St. Anselm from Lombardy joined the monastic school at Bec in Normandy in 1059 under the direction of Lanfranc whom he succeeded as Archbishop of Canterbury. He was exiled twice and died in 1109.
St. George was venerated as a soldier saint at Lydda in the Holy Land where he was probably martyred around the year 300. His cult may have been popularised in England and Ireland by returning crusaders. He is patron saint of England, Portugal, of soldiers, and of the Scout Movement.
St. Adalbert, born 956, after being bishop of Prague, went as a missionary among the Prussians on the Polish coast where he was martyred in 997.
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, 1578- 1622, a Capuchin who preached to the Calvinists in Switzerland, where he was killed by a group of extremists.
DEATH NOTICES.
Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the souls of the following:
Roy Murphy, Lackagh, the nephew of Kathleen Treacy, Laurel Park.
Peggy Francis, St. Vincent’s Avenue, Woodquay.
‘Lord by your cross and resurrection you have set us free’
1. Daily Mass here in the Sacred Heart this week from Monday to Friday at 10:00. Mass on Tuesday is for the sick and ill.
Mass intentions for the week ahead, April 18th 2010.
Saturday 17th April
12 noon Patrick Smith (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Queenie Ward and Aggie Wade
Sunday 18th April
9.30 am Special Intention
11 am Katheen and John Keaveney
12.15 pm Gerard Francis
6.30 pm Bridie Whelan and Mary Flaherty.
Monday 19th April 10am William and Bridget Powell
7.15 pm Neighbourhood Retreat Mass
Tuesday 20th April 10am For all the Sick
Wednesday 21st April 10 am Bridget Hynes
7.30 pm Indian Community Mass
Thursday 22nd April 10am free intention
Friday 23rd April 10am Mary Ellen and Cyril O'Brien
and deceased members of Folan and O'Brien families.
Saturday 24th April
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Michael Foley
Sunday 25th April
9.30 am Marty Lee
11am Michael O'Flaherty and
John Mongan and living and deceased members of
Ward and Mongan families.
12.15 pm Bernadette O'Reillly
6.30 pm Rose, David and Peter Hopkins.
ADORATION TAKES PLACE EVERY NIGHT IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL FROM 8 TO 10....... JESUS WAITS FOR YOU!
2. The Irish Catholic is on sale in the church.
Visit their website:
http://www.irishcatholic.ie/site/
3. Coming up in Croí Nua Spirituality Centre.
Croí Nua Spirituality Centre is run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, and is situated on Rosary Lane in Taylors Hill, opposite the entrance to the Dominican Convent Primary and Secondary School. The no. 2 bus passes by the gate.
091 520960 or 087 6833195
Email: croinuacentre at eircom.net
Website:
http://www.croinua.com/
MEDITATION DAYS: June 12th and 13th, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Marjo Oostorhoff: (027)60223 or 0878787040.
INVITATION TO JOIN A FAITH READING GROUP, Saturday 17th of April 2 to 4 pm, and one Saturday each month. Facilitator: Grace Semple.
CELTIC PASSAGE: Meditation day on Celtic Spirituality. In our difficult times we need to drink deeply from our spiritual wells. Deirdre Ni Chinneide invites to the rich well of our Celtic story as a resource and power for our contemporary church and world.
Saturday May 29th. 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
LIFE FROM THE MYSTICS, reflection day with Donagh O'Shea O.P. Donagh shares
with us the riches of our contemplative history and its relevance for life today.
May 8th. 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
WHAT DOES BAPTISM MEAN? Baptism is about transformation, about new life and energy. It is about the power of the risen Christ making the whole world new. It is about a community where Christ reigns and saves. Do you feel baptized in spirit and truth? These workshops invite us to let the spirit create a new heart and a new world.
Wednesdays, April 21st. and 28th. 8.00 To 10.00 p.m.
Facilitators: Grace Semple, Patsy Kelly msc and Michael Screene msc.
MEDITATION GROUP Centering Prayer: Information and experiences that deepen prayer life and lead to healing.
Facilitators: Grace Simple, Sheelagh Colgan, Bill Heaney, Michael Screene.
Friday evenings, 7.30 p.m.
GOOD NEWS EACH SUNDAY, A group of people prayerfully reflect on the call of the Sunday Mass Readings and their wisdom for our lives.
Facilitators: Patsy Kelly MSC and Michael Screene MSC.
Every Thursday April 15th to June 17th. 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.
AT HOME WITH YOUR BIBLE:
Croi Nua provides a study course on the Bible. This term will continue with John's Gospel and its message for our times. It is led by Patsy Kelly MSC and Michael Screene MSC. Morning Mass follows the course for those who wish to stay.
Every Tuesday from April 13th. to May 25th. 10.15 - 12.15 and repeated from 7.30 - 9.30 in the evening.
N.B- For notes 4 and 5 remember the Galway, Ennis and Limerick Train Line is now re-opened so Ennis and Limerick are now very convenient. See the timetable at:
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/printed_timetable_pdfs/2010/Limerick%20Galway%2010.pdf
4. GOSPEL RISING MUSIC FESTIVAL, is the first national gospel festival in Ireland and is
being hosted in Ennis, Co. Clare from 7th - 9th May. (All welcome)
Further Information at
http://www.gospelrising.com/
5. The McAuley Conference Series.
The Emerging Challenges
For Leadership in Ireland Today.
Venue: Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
May 27th 2010
9.30am - 5pm
Conference Rationale:
Various crises have brought the spotlight to bear on leadership as it has been exercised in some of the key institutions in Irish society. This conference will explore how leadership has been functioning and attempt to discover ways in which it can function better with a view to serving the whole society in a more positive fashion.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Dr. Eugene Duffy, Tel: +353 61 204968; Email: eugene.duffy at mic.ul.ie
Ms. Mary T.Martin, Tel: +353 61 774727; Email: mary.t.martin at mic.ul.ie
Visit the website: http://www.mic.ul.ie/theology/leadership.html
Hosted By:
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Mary Immaculate College
~University of Limerick~
6. Thank you for your generous support of Trócaire all over the Lenten Season. Please return the boxes to us by the end of the month.
http://www.trocaire.org/
7. Pilgrimages.
A. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.
B. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.
Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.
C. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.
Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/
Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.
D. HOLY SOULS CRUSADE PILGRIMAGES 2010.
Divine Mercy, Krakow - 22nd-29th August. 7 nights half-board. Visiting Czestochowa, Wadowice, Kalwaria & Zakopane. 650Euros - 250Euros deposit
Garabandal - 9th-16th October 7 nights (6 at full-board) Visiting Potes, Picos de Europa, Santo Toribio, Covadonga, Oviedo & Limpias. 630Euros - 250Euros deposit
HOLY LAND 2011 - assessing interest. Dates & costs to be arranged.
Details: Mary Mullins 091-798407/087-2255739
8. Youth 2000 Retreat.
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9. The ISPCC is looking for volunteers and are holding information evenings on April 21st and 28th in the ISPCC offices in The Town Park Centre, Tuam Road at 7 PM. We are looking to grow our volunteering base and grow our service provision to children in Galway and in Ireland. Childline received over 800,000 calls from children in Ireland in 2009 - and is a valuable no judgemental listening service that receives no government funding. It's staffed by over 80 Galway volunteers
My contact details are below if you would be able to help me I would very much appreciate it
John Buckley
ISPCC Advocacy and Volunteer Coordinator
Unit 14c
N5 Business Park
Moneen
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
Tel: 094-9025254
Mob:087-7588974
ISPCC - always here for children, support us online at http://www.ispcc.ie/
10. Easter Offerings for the Priests of the Parish are being taken up today and on the Sundays of April and May. Envelopes are available at the church doors.
Thank you for your generosity.
11. On Thursday April 29th, Boleybeg National School is bringing the hugely popular “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” to the Salthill Hotel. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales and each contestant will play for €1,000. The show is fully just like the TV show, with 50/50, Ask the Audience and a Phone a Friend. Tickets are €15 and are available from the school at 091 520933, or at the door of the Salthill Hotel on the night.
12. Irish Church Music Association Summer School 2010
5-9 Jul 2010
The 41st annual Irish Church Music Association Summer School of Church Music takes place at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, from 5-9 July 2010.
This year's Guest Director, Christopher Walker, is an internationally known lecturer, composer and conductor whose works encompass children’s music for liturgy and catechism plus a wealth of material for all liturgical celebrations.
The Summer School comprises five days of immersion in church music and liturgy, with plenty of opportunity to meet people, renew friendships and have lots of fun! Participants may attend the whole week or participate on a daily basis. All participants receive a full pack of liturgical music to take home with them. This year a range of stimulating tutorials and workshops are on offer, including:
• Cantor Training
• New Music for Parish Celebrations
• Organ Tuition
• Liturgical Composition
• Chant
• Music for School Liturgies
• Folk and Gospel Music
• Choral Conducting
Composers featuring at this year’s summer school include Colin Mawby, Tom Kendzia, Ian Callanan and Ephrem Feeley. Come along and meet them and join in the Summer School experience this year!
Organiser: Rita Lacey
Email Address: registrar at irishchurchmusicassociation.com
Website Address: http://www.irishchurchmusicassociation.com/
13. Courses coming up in The Irish College, Rome.
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14. Two great Retreat houses in Dublin, lots of events.
Visit their websites to find out more:
A. Manresa Retreat House.
http://www.manresa-sj.org/
B. Emmaus Retreat and Conference Centre.
http://www.emmauscentre.ie/multi/default.asp?itemId=193
Children’s Corner.
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