“ The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era in the dispensation of the mystery- the age of the Church, during which Christ manifests, makes present and communicates his work of salvation through the liturgy of his church ‘until he comes’ ”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1076)
Reflection adapted from Sunday thoughts.com, copyright, Fr. Martin Tierney, who died recently.
"You asked for my hands
That you might use them for your purpose.
I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them For the work was hard.
You asked for my eyes
To see the pain of poverty.
I closed them for I did not want to see. "
People who are to be sent out need someone to send them; they need a message to take; they need a power and an authority to back their message; they need someone to whom they may turn when they are in doubt and in difficulty. Without Jesus, the Church has no message, no power, no support. As baptised people we have a mandate to make Jesus known and loved.
Mass intentions for the week ahead, 23rd May 2010.
Saturday 22nd May
11.00 am Barbara McGrath (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Bill and Bridget McComiskey
and Pat, Brendan and Liam Gearoid McComiskey.
Pray at all Masses for Nora Ward.
Sunday 23rd May
9.30 am Mildred Morris and Marie Kyle
11am Ann Mongan and deceased members of
Mongan and McDonagh families.
12.15 pm Patrick Burke and Joseph Conneely
6.30 pm Patrick and Margaret Shaughnessy and
Pat, John and Jerry Shaughnessy.
Monday 24th May
10 am Bridget Molloy
Tuesday 25th May
10am For all the Sick
Wednesday 26th May
10 am Special Intention
Thursday 27th May
10 am Mary and Thomas Welby and
Maureen Milton
Friday 28th May
10 am Hubert and Mary Heavey and
deceased members of the Heavey family
Saturday 29th May
7.30 pm Kathleen O'Neill
Sunday 30th May
9.30 am Jack, Anna & John Nestor and Fr. Bill Pilkington
11 am Francis Boylan and Michael & Luke Donnellan
12.15 pm 1.Bernie Donovan and Patrick O'Neill and
deceased members of the O'Neill family.
6.30 pm Volodia Alarcon.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of the following this week:
Sharon Mackey, The Claddagh and Rosmuc.
Frank Lawless, Moyola Park.
Fr. Martin O’Connor, Retired Priest of the Diocese.
Mai Reape, Snipe Lawn and Ballina.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
The annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock led by Bishop Martin Drennan takes place this Sunday, May 23rd. There will be the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 2:30, followed by the Pilgrimage Mass and the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction followed by the Rosary Procession.
A bus will be leaving:
Bushy Park, St. James’ Church, at 11.
The Cathedral Car Park at 11:15.
Renmore, St. Oliver Plunkett Church at 11:30.
Saints of the Week.
St. Bede, 673- 735, Monk of Jarrow, historian and biblical commentator. He is the patron of scholars.
Pope St. Gregory VII, 1028- 1085, Hildebrand of Tuscany, was a Cluniac monk in Rome who, on becoming Pope, worked for reform, and died in exile at Salerno.
St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, 1566- 1607, a Carmelite in Florence, offered her life for the spiritual renewal of the Church.
St. Philip Neri, 1515- 1595, known as ‘the cheerful saint’ because of his apparent joy, was born in Florence but spent most of his life in Rome, where he founded the Congregation of the Oratory to foster good preaching and to promote holiness of priestly life.
St. Augustine of Canterbury was a monk in Rome when sent by Pope Gregory the Great to preach to the English. He set up his see in Canterbury and had much success in converting the south of England.
Kids Corner.
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Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady last Monday, May 17th, on the publication today of the
Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
I welcome the publication today of the Second Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI). I want to thank the members of the Board and the National Office of the NBSCCCI for their outstanding dedication, professionalism and commitment in supporting the sincere desire of Bishops and leaders of Religious Congregations to become exemplars of best practice in safeguarding children. I also want to thank them for holding us to account and for pointing out frankly and constructively those areas of policy, practice or attitude which require corrective action or further development. This has been a year of extraordinary challenge for the NBSCCCI with the publication of the Ryan Report and Murphy Report which made exceptional demands on the members and staff of the Board and the National Office.
I hope today’s Report will help to reassure everyone that while important challenges remain, the Catholic Church in Ireland has come a long way in addressing the failings of the past. I welcome in particular the Report’s two clear conclusions: "Firstly, that children should be safer today within the Church than they once were. Secondly, those that seek to harm children should feel much less secure."
I also welcome the news that 2,356 individuals have been trained and are now acting as child safeguarding representatives in Parishes across the country, with coverage of all Parishes to be achieved in the coming months. This represents an extraordinary achievement by any standard and is a remarkable example of lay participation in the life and ministry of the Church. I want to thank all those who give of their time, talent and expertise in safeguarding children. Building whole communities that actively keep children safe, together with effective structures of accountability and transparency, is the key to the future of child safeguarding within the Church and, indeed, within society as a whole. Each one of us has to take responsibility for keeping children safe and for addressing the attitudes and practices which had such tragic consequences for so many children in the past.
There is no room for complacency. The tragic experience of the past reminds us that constant vigilance is needed as well as full adherence to robust, comprehensive and ongoing systems of accountability. As Pope Benedict XVI said to the Bishops in his Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, "Only decisive action carried out with complete honesty and transparency will restore the respect and good will of the Irish people towards the Church to which we have consecrated our lives. This must arise, first and foremost, from your own self-examination, inner purification and spiritual renewal."
The Sacred Heart Church is fully compliant with Child Protection Procedures and we have trained safeguarding representatives.
The full text of Cardinal Brady’s statement can be read here:
http://www.catholicbishops.ie/media-centre/press-release-archive/71-press-release-archive-2010/1917-17-may-2010-statement-by-cardinal-sean-brady-on-the-publication-today-of-the-annual-report-of-the-national-board-for-safeguarding-children-in-the-catholic-church-in-ireland-
Youth Mass.
Young people from the parishes around South Galway have requested a special Youth Mass which will take place in St. Colman’s church, Gort on Sunday May 30th at 7pm. As this unique celebration is being organized by a group of young people themselves, it promises to be a very special event with good music and other opportunities to become involved. All young people, especially those preparing for either junior or leaving certificate examinations are welcome to check it out. It offers a rare chance to chill out and take part or not, insofar as you are comfortable. For more info, call Luisa at 087-7652858
Rosary for May.
For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.
CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP.
Hosted by ‘Gather Music Project’
When: Saturday 29th May
Where: Bearna Church
Time; 2.30 – 6.45pm
(with option to remain to sing at 7.30pm vigil mass)
Cost €20 Booking essential
(to ensure sufficient copies of music).
Dee Newell 087-2050577
Fr. Frankie Lee, 086-8308865
St. Josephs Young Priests Society.
The Annual Mass of the Society will be celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan
in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, on Sunday 30th May 2010 at 3 pm.
In this “Year of the Priest” all are welcome to join in prayer at this Mass for our priests,
Seminarians, and an increase in vocations.
Diploma in Spiritual Direction.
This 2 year course will begin in Galway in September 2010. It is a
Non-residential course consisting of 7 weekends in each of two years,
2010 – 2012. For more information contact John Humphreys, S.J.
On 086-1055584 or jhumphreys at jesuit.ie
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. Lough Derg, three Day Retreat, bus leaving Renmore Church at 7:30 am on Friday, June 11th, returning on Sunday, June 13th. Cost €95, various pick up points along the way. For more information phone: Renmore Parish Office, 091- 769339 (9 am to Midday, Monday to Friday), 091- 753763, 086- 4073192.
E. The 4th National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday, September 12th 2010. Full details on poster on Church notice board. Has your parish organised a bus? Further information and to download a copy of our newsletter please visit our website
www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com
or ask your grandchildren to help you.
Catholic Grandparents Association, The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo. Tel: 098 24877.
International Eucharistic Congress 2012.
The preliminary preparations for the have begun and there are now online resources available.
The main website is to be found at:
http://www.iec2012.ie/
Other resources are to be found in the following locations -
http://www.galwaydiocese.ie/documents/EucharisticCongressGEC.pdf
http://www.iec2012.ie/E-Congress/April-2010/resources.html
http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway
