Newsletter, October 31st, 2010.

November, the Month of the Holy Soul’s.

Monday, November 1st, is the Feast of All Saints, and is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Our Masses for the Holy Day are at:

10 AM, 11 AM and 6:30.

Tuesday, November 2nd, is the Feast of All Souls.

Our Masses for the feast are at 10 AM and 7:30 PM.

The Novena of Masses for our loved ones and our faithful departed will begin on Tuesday, November 2nd and will continue to Wednesday, November 10th.

On Friday next, November 5th, there is a special Mass at 7:30 PM for those who died in the parish and from the worshipping community this past year. Their families and loved ones are invited to this Mass, and we invite you to join them at the Mass to show your solidarity, support and care and concern as a Christian community. A candle will be lighting for each one of them in the sanctuary for the duration of the Novena.

You’ll find the November Envelope’s, in which you can put the list of your dead, at the doors of the church.


Cemetery Sunday in Forthill.

Mass in Forthill Cemetery and Blessing of Graves will take place on Sunday next, November 7th.


Mass intentions for the week ahead, 31st October 2010.

Saturday 30th October

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Delia Hynes (Months Mind Mass)

Pray for Charlie Ward at all Masses this weekend.

Sunday 31st October

9.30 am Marguerite Burgess

11 am Alphonsus Dodd

12.15 pm Mary Guerin and Thomas and Mary Downey

6.30 pm Joseph Quirke

Monday 1st November All Saints Day.


10am Michael Walsh


11.30 am Kate Ward


6.30 pm Teresa Vurlan and deceased members of


Murphy and Conway families.

Tuesday 2nd November All Souls Day


10am For all the Sick and Novena


7.30 pm Novena

Wednesday 3rd November 10 am Novena

Thursday 4th November 10am Novena

Friday 5th November 10am Novena

7.30 pm Special Novena Mass for all those who died in Parish

of the Sacred Heart Church over the last year.

Saturday 6th November

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Novena

Sunday 7th November

9.30 am Novena

11 am Novena

12.15 pm Ted and Bridget Conneely and Esther Francis

and 2. Terry Colohan.

6.30 pm Shirley Maher.


Kids Corner.

Reminder! This Sunday, October 31st, the Monthly Preparation Mass for our Do this in Memory of Me First Communion Programme takes place at the usual time of 11. Don't forget to bring your rosary beads to be blessed!

Its back! The Sacred Heart Church Children’s Christmas Choir (ages 6 to 12 years) will start rehearsals in November. Boys and girls are welcome.

For more information please contact the following:

Tarean at 087- 2287177


Emma at 087- 9806987


This Sunday’s Gospel.


Luke 19:1-10 • Zacchaeus


Wordsearch


Jerico • Zacchaeus • tax • Collector • Jesus • crowd • tree • house • welcome • grumble • guest • possessions • poor • salvation • son • Abraham • save • lost


In your own words, have a go at telling the story of Zacchaeus!


Halloween, our Christian faith and our Celtic heritage.

Below is an excellent COPYRIGHT excerpt from:

http://www.americancatholic.org/

When you think of Halloween, what comes to mind? For a lot of people, Halloween has become synonymous with candy, costumes, scary stuff, witches, ghosts and pumpkins. But do you know the Christian connection to the holiday?

The true origins of Halloween lie with the ancient Celtic tribes who lived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. For the Celts, November 1 marked the beginning of a new year and the coming of winter. The night before the New Year, they celebrated the festival of Samhain, Lord of the Dead. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead including ghosts, goblins and witches returned to mingle with the living. In order to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires.

When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added their own touches to the Samhain festival, such as making centrepieces out of apples and nuts for Pomona, the Roman goddess of the orchards. The Romans also bobbed for apples and drank cider traditions which may sound familiar to you. But where does the Christian aspect of the holiday come into play? In 835, Pope Gregory IV moved the celebration for all the martyrs (later all saints) from May 13 to November 1. The night before became known as All Hallows Even or holy evening. Eventually the name was shortened to the current Halloween. On November 2, the Church celebrates All Souls Day.

The purpose of these feasts is to remember those who have died, whether they are officially recognized by the Church as saints or not. It is a celebration of the communion of saints, which reminds us that the Church is not bound by space or time.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that through the communion of saints a perennial link of charity exists between the faithful who have already reached their heavenly home, those who are expiating their sins in purgatory and those who are still pilgrims on earth. Between them there is, too, an abundant exchange of all good things (#1475).

Read more at:

http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/default.aspx?id=23



MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE DEFENCE FORCES.

1 CD COIS - DUN UI MHAOILIOSA

RENMORE BARRACKS

TUES 02 Nov 2010

1 Cn Cois will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the monument dedicated to Deceased members of the

Defence Forces, in Dun Uí Mhaoilíosa at 1000hrs on Tuesday 02 November 2010.

The ceremony will be followed by Mass in the Garrison Church

All are welcome. Please be seated by 0930 hrs



ADVENT MUSIC WORKSHOP.

Hosted by ‘Gather Music Project’

When: Sunday, 14th November

Where: Bearna Church, Galway

Time: 3 – 7pm

Cost : €20 Booking essential

(to ensure sufficient copies of music).

Dee Newell 087-2050577

Fr. Frankie Lee 086-8308865



Federation for victim assistance.

Are you interested in helping Victims of Crime?

The Federation for Victim Assistance is setting up a branch in County Galway.

This will provide a free and confidential service to all victims of crime and traumatic incidents.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to know more you are invited to an information night at:

Menlo Park Hotel

Tuesday November 2nd at 8pm.

Please contact the National Office on 066 7119830 or email to

fedva@eircom.net

for further information.



Role of the Catholic Church in Education.

Below is an excerpt from an address delivered by Bishop Donal McKeown at the Irish Inter-Church Meeting entitled 'The Churches and Education - Context, Vision and Values' in the Emmaus Centre, Swords, Co Dublin on 21 October 2010. Bishop McKeown is Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor and Chair of the Northern Ireland Commission for Catholic Education. NICCE represents the Trustees of all primary and secondary Catholic schools on the Island of Ireland.

You can read the full text by visiting:

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1663:22-august-2010&catid=17:news

Conclusion.

Despite tragic and shameful stories of children being abused sexually, physically or psychologically in Church establishments across the world, Irish churches will continue to seek what new roles they might play in mainstream educational provision and in how they try to proclaim Christian faith - for as Pope John Paul II said in Ireland 31 years ago, “every new generation is a new continent to be conquered for Christ.” However, those roles will have to be sought with both humility and openness to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. It is a ministry in the service of the Gospel and not of institutional power, in the service of the world and not of ourselves.

Our different church traditions will continue to approach this challenge, aware that we often come with often unacknowledged but very real diversity in theological perspectives on the relationships between church and state. However, it would be a real tragedy if the voice of faith allowed itself to be seen as an intruder in the public forum. It will in some circumstances have to play the part of the prophet, the voice crying in the wilderness. However, the scriptures show that this is not necessarily a bad place to be. If education is what remains after you have forgotten all that you were ever taught, then I remain excited by the prospect of finding new ways together so that faith in Christ will continue to change hearts and to purify reason. And it is an enthusiasm for which I do not apologise!



Coming up in Croí Nua.

LECTURE SERIES

“RESTORING INTEGRITY IN SOCIETY”

8.00-10.00p.m.

Nuala O’Loan, Wednesday November 3rd

Mark Patrick Hederman OSB, Wednesday November 10th

Peter McVerry SJ, Wednesday November 17th

BIBLE WEEK-END

On gospel resurrection stories with Megan McKenna

Saturday November 6th 10.00-5.00p.m.

Sunday November 7th 10.00-12.30

Further Information

Croi Nua Centre, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway.

BOOKING STRONGLY ADVISED.

Tel. (091) 520960 or (087) 6833195.

E-mail:
croinua@eircom.net

Website:

http://www.croinua.com/


A message from Older and Bolder.

You know what the State Pension means for an older person, that’s why you've joined us in our campaign to defend the State Pension.

Cuts would make it harder for older people to stay independent, involved in community life, and financially secure.

But we need to get the message out there to people who maybe haven't yet given the issue much thought, and that's where we need your help. Award-winning film director Ken Wardrop has helped us with a powerful short video, aiming to bring to life the importance of the State Pension to older people in Ireland.

We need to get this video seen as widely as possible, to help the Irish people understand that now is the time to stand up and defend the pension, now and for all our futures.

Can you help us?

To watch the video and read more visit:

http://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=1525d4209ec996e14aa56a2c6&id=3fad3ff8ff&e=2f80f3293e

Kathleen Ward, R.I.P.

WARD (nee Farragher) (Laurel Park and late of Ballinastack, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Co. Galway) Oct. 27, 2010, (peacefully), at U.H.G., Kathleen, faithful servant of our church; deeply regretted by her loving daughter Bernadette, sisters Delia, Eileen and Mae, brother Edward, son-in-law Ladd, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue this (Friday) evening from 6 o'c. with Removal at 8 o'c. to our church.  Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 11 o'c. followed by Burial in Kilmoylan Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Tuam Cancer Care.

'Well done good and faithful servant.'

Mary Murphy and Bridie Drudy, R.I. P.

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Murphy, Ross Lodge, Headford and Westside, whose funeral took place in our church last Friday.

Pray too for the repose of the soul of Bridie Drudy, Glan, Charlestown, Co. Mayo, the sister of Sr. Catherine Regan, our Parish Sister. Reposing at her home on Monday evening from 4pm onwards and again on Tuesday evening from 4pm until 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to St. James' Church, Charlestown, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon, with the funeral proceeding to the adjoining cemetery.

'Gather the flock for which you laid down your life'.

Newsletter, Double Edition, October 16th and 23rd 2010.

CELEBRATE MISSION SUNDAY.

This Sunday is Mission Sunday and we unite on this special day with all Churches worldwide, “together in mission”, to celebrate our faith and the spreading of God’s love to far distant missionary lands. Let us individually and as communities assist the missions by prayer and financial help so that they may continue their tremendous work “from village to village proclaiming the Good News”. (Today’s Gospel)


The 1,900 Irish missionaries across the globe greatly appreciate your loyalty and support to their work in the spreading of the Good News, God’s word, to all corners of the world. On this special day they unite with us spiritually.


We understand that in these difficult economic times there are many pressures on our personal finances and ask you to please give as generously as you can.


A little goes a long way – universally it will make a difference to World Missions.


May we all enjoy and share the comfort of God’s Word!

Mission Sunday Annual Collection held in all Churches today

Or

Donations can be sent to:


World Missions Ireland, 64 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

Website:

http://www.wmi.ie/

Thank You for your continued support.


Mass intentions for the week ahead, 24th October 2010.

Saturday 23rd October

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Bridie Wallace and Paddy Murphy

Sunday 24th October

9.30 am Timothy and Mary Murray and deceased members

of Murray family.

11 am William, Mary and Bridie Coyne and Mary Dunleavy.

12.15 pm Brendan Devlin

6.30 pm Frank and Maurren Hannon.

Monday 25th October

10 am Rose Lee and Jo Hogan

Tuesday 26th October

10am For all the Sick and deceased members of Murphy

family and Thomas and John Fahy.

Wednesday 27th October

10am Paddy Kilroy and Susan Tierney.

Thursday 28th October

10am John and Margaret Sammon.

Friday 29th October

10am 1.Tom and George Rafferty 2. Bill Donohue

Saturday 30th October

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Delia Hynes (Months Mind Mass)

Sunday 31st October

9.30 am Marguerite Burgess

11am Free intention

12.15 pm Mary Guerin and Thomas and Mary Downey.

6.30 pm Joseph Quirke.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of:

Oliver Byrne, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, the brother of Brother David Byrne, Patrician Brothers Monastery, Kingston.

Mary Murphy, Headford and Westside, whose Funeral Mass took place in our church on Friday.

Teresa Cubbard, Inishannagh Park, whose birthday would have been this week.


Kids Corner, Mission Sunday.

Its back! The Sacred Heart Church Children’s Christmas Choir (ages 6 to 12 years) will start rehearsals in November. Boys and girls are welcome.

For more information please contact the following:

Tarean at 087- 2287177


Emma at 087- 9806987

Luke 9:1-6 • Mission Possible!

Cian: Hi there Guys, Bella is away so I’m gonna tell you about this Sunday’s Gospel. I have called it ‘Mission Possible’! because that is exactly what it is about. I thought of it ‘coz I love my Xbox army games and that kind of thing. When our teacher was talking about the Gospel I realised that God is like the Guy who gives the troops their mission, and we are the troops who try our best to complete that mission. Except for one thing, this is not an Xbox game, this is life! The difference, there are no snipers and shootings, no guns or hard hats! Our mission from God is to spread faith and love. Yeah, might sound soft but this is not an easy mission, and many people lead a life without God, but troops, not me! Ciano is keeping it real with his ‘mission possible’ because I have faith, and I want to share it with others. I do it in little ways but each day I try! Over and out troops!!

Have you a mission from God?

Reminder! Next Sunday, October 31st, the Monthly Preparation Mass for our Do this in Memory of Me First Communion Programme takes place at the usual time of 11.


Autumn Meeting of Irish Bishops.

Topics covered were:

Pope Benedict XVI's 'Extraordinary Vigil' for all unborn children

Letter of His Holiness Benedict XVI to Seminarians

Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland: (i) Year of Prayer and (ii) Apostolic Visitation

International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland in 2012

Generous response to Trócaire’s 2010 Lenten and humanitarian appeals

New Missal expected to be in use in November 2011

World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid

October is Mission Month

Criteria for Catholic pre-marriage courses

Mass Cards

New appointments: Father Gearóid Dullea, Father Seán Maher

Read a full account of each of these topics on

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/


Fundraising Events.

1. Help the Jesuit Missions.

Hamper Raffle & Cake Sale in aid of the Jesuit Missions.

Sunday 31st October after 9am & 11am Masses in the

Coláiste Iognáid Foyer, Raffle tickets only €2. “Pop in after Mass”.

2. Help Ability West.

Swap Til U Drop fundraiser in aid of Ability West, who provide services to 460 children and adults with intellectual disability on Wednesday, 3rd November at 6.30 p.m. in the Menlo Park Hotel. This is a recession-friendly, fun night out for the girls. All clothes and accessories must be donated prior to 3rd Nov - details of drop-off points and collection service are posted on our website along with lots of other details - www.abilitywest.ie or call 091 540900.

Bernie Coyne

Co-Ordinator of Administration Services

Ability West

Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway.

Office: 091 540903, Reception: 091 540900, Fax: 091 528150

Email: Bernie.Coyne@abilitywest.ie

Web:

http://www.abilitywest.ie/

Providing Services and Supports to People with an Intellectual Disability.


Coming up in Croí Nua.

LECTURE SERIES


“RESTORING INTEGRITY IN SOCIETY”

8.00-10.00p.m.

Nuala O’Loan, Wednesday November 3rd

Mark Patrick Hederman OSB, Wednesday November 10th

Peter McVerry SJ, Wednesday November 17th

BIBLE WEEK-END

On gospel resurrection stories with Megan McKenna

Saturday November 6th 10.00-5.00p.m.

Sunday November 7th 10.00-12.30

Further Information

Croi Nua Centre, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway.

Tel. (091) 520960 or 0876833195.

E-mail: croinua@eircom.net

Website:

http://www.croinua.com/

BOOKING STRONGLY ADVISED

A Message from Trócaire.

It is now three months since devastating floods hit Pakistan and Trócaire has expressed sincere thanks to everyone that supported its emergency appeal.

Over the past few months people have generously donated over €5.5million (£5m) to help survivors of the disaster. Almost half of this, €2.5million (£2.3m) was raised as a result of the church collections that were held around the country in August. This figure is expected to increase to €4million (£3.6m) in the coming weeks.

Thanks to the generosity of clergy and parishioners Trócaire was able to rescue over 20,000 people from the floodwaters in the first weeks of the disaster and provide more than 100,000 people with food, water, hygiene kits and other essentials. Trócaire is now providing seeds, tools and other essentials so that families can begin to recover and rebuild their livelihoods.

Trócaire would like to thank dioceses and parishes for their extraordinary response to the Pakistan crisis. For more information about how your support has changed lives log onto www.trocaire.org or call 1850 408 408 (ROI) / 0800 912 1200 (Six Counties)

David O'Hare

Press Officer
Trócaire

Office: 028 9080 8030

Mobile: 079 0005 3884

http://www.trocaire.org/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/trocaire

Twitter: http://twitter.com/trocaire

YouTube: http://youtube.com/trocaire

Flickr: http://flickr.com/trocaire


"The Gift" is back for Christmas 2010!


Looking for more singers.

Children, adults, couples old and young welcome

9 weeks rehearsal and a series of concerts in December 2010

to raise money for different charities and community needs...

Please come and be apart of 2010's THE GIFT Christmas Concerts

Rehearsals Start Oct 10th in The Jes church 2:30 - 4:30
New singers accepted up to October 31st.

Contact Keara @ 0879007003


Keara1980@gmail.com

Concert Dates: TBC


The Jes: Funds towards new Jes School building OPENING NIGHT :17th Dec


The Jes: 18th Dec


St. Josephs: Funds towards needs in the church 19th Dec


Aula Maxima: Voices for Galway 20th Dec http://www.voicesforgalway.org/


Aula Maxima: NUIG Chaplaincy supporting students 21st Dec


Renmore: Holy Family School for Children with special needs 22nd Dec.


Interested in volunteering for overseas service?

1. SERVE.

SERVE, an outreach project of the Irish Redemptorists, is a development and volunteering organisation committed to working with the poorest people in the world. SERVE contributes a budget of over €1 million each year, and assigns up to 90 volunteers per year, supporting programmes that help transform the lives of some of the poorest communities in the world.

It's priority countries include:• South Africa• Mozambique• Zimbabwe• India• Thailand• The Philippines• Brazil

Many young men and women from the West of Ireland have volunteered over the years. One of those is Serve’s current Communications and Fundraising Officer, William Browne. He’s a graduate of GMIT and NUIG.

William would be willing to speak at weekend masses or to your youth group, senior citizens, etc about their work.

Should you be interested, contact can be made with William at 087 9256958 or will@serve.ie

2. Viatores Christi.

This year, Viatores Christi celebrates its 50th year of recruiting, training and placing people from all walks of life in long-term overseas volunteer lay missionary roles. As we reach this important milestone, we feel that it would be very timely and beneficial at this landmark in our existence to be able to bring together those in the field of mission, development and volunteering to explore where we are all going in the future and how we can continue Ireland’s long tradition of working to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone to live a more human life.

To this end, we are holding a jubilee conference on 29th and 30th October 2010 in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin. The Conference will be entitled

Mission. . . Development. . . Volunteering. . . What Next?

Exploring Ways Forward. . . Together!

The conference will run from 3pm Friday afternoon to 6pm Saturday evening, and will feature workshops, keynote speakers and plenary sessions as well as a social evening on the Friday night.

Conference Fees

The cost per delegate is €35 per person (concessions available)

Cost of stand + two delegates is €100.

This covers cost of stand at the conference plus conference fee for two people from your organisation.

(Limited spaces available)

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information – we look forward to hearing from you!

Kind Regards,

Colette Rooney

Development Officer

Viatores Christi

8 New Cabra Road

Phibsboro

Dublin 7

Tel. 01-868 9986

http://www.viatoreschristi.com/


Brainwave conference for young people.

Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association, will hold a conference for young people (18yrs-25ys) "Epilepsy and It's Effects on Young People". Venue: Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway. Saturday, November 6th, 2010. For further details & booking forms, please contact Evelyn at 091 568180 or e-mail: crogalway.brainwave@epilepsy.ie

http://www.epilepsy.ie/

Many thanks & God Bless,

Kind Regards

Evelyn Monson Kirby

Community Resource Officer

Brainwave,

The Irish Epilepsy Association

Visit:
http://www.epilepsy.ie/


What is Anam Cara?

Up until to 2008 there was no dedicated organisation that offered parents and families the relevant support following the death of a child. Often parents struggle to come to terms with their loss and would feel very alone in their grief.

It can be hard to imagine the pain and despair that comes with such a loss. Yet each year in Ireland at least 1,900 families have to face every parent’s worst fear.

Anam Cara is a national voluntary organisation set up by bereaved parents brought together following the devastating loss of our children. Anam Cara provides services, support and understanding to all families who have experienced the tragic death of a son or daughter regardless of age or circumstances of their death.

Since launching in 2008 Anam Cara has been instrumental in bringing together hundreds of bereaved families to support each other and avail of the appropriate services that Anam Cara provides for Mums, Dads, brothers and sisters to hopefully help them through the painful and toug times after the death of their child/sibling. We now want to extend our services throughout the 32 counties.

What is Anam Cara Awareness Campaign about?

The Anam Cara Awareness Campaign will run for the month of October and finishes with our Annual “Balloon to Remember event” which culminates in the release of thousands of balloons in memory of the children who are no longer with us. This event takes place on 2nd November 2010 at Lloyd Park in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

As part of this campaign we are currently selling our Anam Cara Pins at a variety of retail outlets nationwide. Anam Cara is a relatively new charity. We really need to grow awareness among the general public and encourage them to show their support by purchasing an Anam Cara Pin this month. By wearing this pin not only will people visibly support Anam Cara but the wearer will also be showing their support for the many bereaved parents in Ireland who will never forget their child who has died.

If you need any other information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Kindest Regards,

Sharon Vard

CEO

Anam Cara Parental and Sibling Bereavement Support, HCL House, Second Avenue,

Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Contact Number - Office 01 4045378 Mobile 087 2231170

Email Address

s.vard@anamcara.ie

Web Address:

 http://www.anamcara.ie/


Liturgy of Rembrance.

A Liturgy of Remembrance will be held on

Sunday, October 31st in Galway Cathedral at 7:30 p.m.

On this special Evening, we will gather together as a family of faith to remember and cherish the memories of our loved ones who have passed away.

We will be having our own Remembrance Service in November for all who have gone home to God in the past year..... watch this space.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 17th October 2010

Saturday 16th October
            11 am  Mary Violet Brodie (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass    7.30 pm   John Deeney and Bernard Concar and
                                   John Conneely.
                   Pray for Charlie Ward at all Masses this weekend.
Sunday  17th October
9.30 am   Tom, Chris and Thomas Coughlan and deceased members
                of Coughlan and Larkin families.
11 am      1. Francis McDonagh and 2. Mary Bridget McDonagh.
12.15 pm  John and Barry Wade and deceased members of Wade
                and Hehir families and 2.  Jimmy Duffy.
6.30 pm   Ivan Canavan and deceased members of  Canavan and
               Rhattigan families.

Monday 18th October  10 am  Paddy O'Connor and Margaret Folan.
Tuesday 19th October   10am  For all the Sick and Nicholas Hannon.
Wednesday 20th October 10am  Tom Corcoran and living and deceased
                                                 members of Mongan and Ward families.
                    5.30 pm -  8.00 pm  Indian Community Mass
Thursday  21st October    10am  Patrick Mongan and deceased members
                                                   of Mongan and Ward families..
Friday 22nd October        10am  Paul Craughwell.

Saturday 23rd October
Vigil Mass   7.30 pm  Bridie Wallace and Paddy Murphy.
Sunday 24th October
9.30 am     Timothy and Mary Murray and deceased members of
                 Murray family.
11 am        William, Mary and Bridie Coyne and Mary Dunleavy
12.15 pm  Free intention
6.30 pm    Frank and Maureen Hannon.

Newsletter, October 10th, 2010.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 10th October 2010


Saturday 9th October

11 am Michael Hosty (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7:30 Margaret Coen and Kathleen Sweeney

Sunday 10th October

9.30 am Geraldine McCooke

11 am 1. Paddy and Annie Lee

2. Marty and Anna Leigh Cleere

12.15 pm Elizabeth Griffin and deceased members of

Harlowe family.

6.30 pm Martin Curley and Eddie Ward

Monday 11th October

10 am John and Margaret Sammon

Tuesday 12th October

10 am For all the Sick and Special Intention

Wednesday 13th October

10 am Bridie Whelan and Joe McDermott

8pm Meeting re Parish Pastoral Team

Thursday 14th October

10 am 1. Delia and James Hoade and deceased members of

family. 2. David O'Reilly.

Friday 15th October

10 am Margaret McNamee and Simone Mountgrain

Saturday 15th October

11am Mary Violet Brodie (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm John Deeney and Bernard Concar and

John Conneely.

Sunday 16th October

9.30 am Tom, Chris and Thomas Coughlan and deceased members

of Coughlan and Larkin families.

11 am Francis McDonagh and Mary Bridget McDonagh.

12.15 pm John and Barry Wade and deceased members of

Wade and Hehir families. 2. Jimmy Duffy.

6.30 pm Ivan Canavan and deceased members of the Canavan

and Rhattigan families.


Pastoral Council News.

Dear Friend,


We invite you to a Special Meeting in the Sacred Heart Church next Wednesday, October 13th at 8.00 pm to choose a person to represent your Group involved in our church on our Parish Pastoral Team/Council.


Hope you can come.


Specific letters have been sent out to each group, and we also need a representative from outside the groups to represent our parish and worshiping community.


Mgr. Malachy Hallinan, PP.


Statement by the Catholic Bishops of The Six Counties


on the ‘First All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice’


organised jointly by the Family Planning Association in Britain and Ireland


The Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Thursday 7th & Friday 8th October 2010.

We deplore and oppose the conference to be held this evening and tomorrow in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle entitled the ‘First All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice’.

This conference is clearly designed to undermine the rights and welfare of children in the womb and the consistently pro-life position of the majority of people on this island. It is an attempt to normalise what is unacceptable. We appeal to all those who cherish the inherent dignity of human life in all its stages to join us in expressing opposition to this event.

Every human life is worthy of protection from the moment of conception to natural death. The dignity of the human person is absolute and inviolable. We call on public representatives to express their opposition to this conference and to promote and defend a legislative environment which respects the inherent dignity of life in all it stages.

A conference which promotes themes such as ‘manual vacuum aspiration’ and ‘issues in late abortion’ is an affront to the dignity of the human person. It is gravely immoral. Respect should be shown in all circumstances for the life and well being of both the mother and the unborn child.

One of the objectives of the conference is to learn about how clinicians can be trained to provide abortion services. This raises questions about how the statutory authorities should respond to such an event in a jurisdiction where abortion is illegal in most circumstances.

No one should be forced to act against their conscience on a moral issue as fundamental as the right to life of the unborn. Employers and others must therefore uphold the right of every person to have their moral conscience and deeply held religious beliefs respected.

We call on Catholics and other Christians to renew their efforts to build a culture of life and to pray in particular for a renewed appreciation of the preciousness and inherent dignity of the life of the child in the womb.

Further information:

Martin Long, Director of Communications 086 172 7678

Brenda Drumm, Communications Officer 087 310 4444


Bishop Colm O’Reilly calls Catholics “together in mission” to renew their commitment to proclaim the Gospel throughout Mission Month October 2010.

Special feature on Mission Month available on

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/

Each year the Catholic Church designates the whole month of October as mission month. The year Sunday 24 October is Mission Sunday, the worldwide day of prayer for the missions. World Missions Ireland www.wmi.ie - the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies - brings the prayers, solidarity and financial help of the Church in Ireland to Christian communities in other parts of the world, especially those in greatest need.

Bishop Colm O’Reilly, Chairman of the Bishops' Council for the Missions, today joins with the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to highlight Mission Month as an “opportunity to renew the commitment to proclaim the Gospel and to give pastoral activities greater missionary perspective.”

“October in the Church calendar is a special time to reflect on Mission, as well as to renew our Missionary work for today”, Bishop O’Reilly continued.

Resources for Mission Month 2010 are now available at

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/

and include:

A short video interview with Bishop Colm O'Reilly about the Church's celebration of Mission Month each year, the continuing need for a missionary presence across the world, and how people can support the missionary work of the Church

The Message of Pope Benedict XVI for Mission Sunday 24 October 2010 on the theme ‘Building Ecclesial Communion is the Key to Mission'

Details of the Mission Alive project 2010. Mission Alive is the Mission Awareness Project of the Irish Missionary Union and provides resources for members and supporters of the Irish Missionary Movement to reflect on the theme for Mission Month 2010.

Information from World Missions Ireland on Mission Sunday, the worldwide day of prayer for the missions which takes place in Ireland on 24 October 2010

Articles from Intercom, the Irish Bishops' pastoral and liturgical resource magazine, by Fr Gary Howley SPS, National Director of World Missions Ireland and Ronan Barry, Mission Alive Coordinator at the Irish Missionary Union

Bishop Colm O'Reilly is Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois and Chairman of the Bishops' Council for the Missions

Each year Mission Sunday is celebrated throughout the world in order to raise awareness of the centrality of the Church’s call to proclaim the Gospel. ‘Together in Mission’ is the 2010 theme for this Mission month of October.

Further information:

Martin Long, Director of Communications 086 172 7678

Brenda Drumm, Communications Officer 087 310 4444


Press release on the preparatory meetings for the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland.

On 5 October 2010, the Prefect and the Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops and representatives from the Holy See held a preparatory meeting in Rome with the Apostolic Visitators named by the Holy Father for the Apostolic Visitation to the four Metropolitan Archdioceses of Ireland: His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor; His Eminence Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.; the Most Reverend Thomas C. Collins; the Most Reverend Terrence T. Prendergast, S.J.

Mindful of the tragic abuse of children that has taken place in Ireland, the participants discussed the particular aspects of this important Visitation. Pastoral in nature, the Visitation "is intended to assist the local Church on her path of renewal" (Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland) and is a sign of the Holy Father’s desire, as the Successor of Peter, to offer his pastoral solicitude to the Church in Ireland. The Visitators will give particular attention to victims of abuse and their families, but will also meet with and listen to a variety of people, including ecclesiastical authorities, lay faithful and those involved with the crucial work of safeguarding of children.

On 6 October 2010, as had been previously planned, His Eminence Cardinal Seán B. Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Dermot Clifford, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, and the Most Reverend Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit together with the Visitators and Superiors from the Congregation for Bishops and the Secretariat of State. The meeting that followed, marked by fraternal warmth and mutual collaboration, summarized the discussions from the previous day and focused on the organization of the Apostolic Visitation and the Archdioceses involved.

All participants are hopeful that this significant endeavour will be an instrument of purification and healing for the Church in Ireland and help to restore the trust and hope of the faithful there.

- See

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/

for access to:

the full text of the ‘Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the Catholics of Ireland’

(It’s also available on the menu bar of this page)

related Vatican videos consisting of the Pope Benedict addressing the issue of the Catholic Church and abuse.

the web recording from St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, of Cardinal Brady's welcoming remarks for the ‘Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the Catholics of Ireland’ on 20 March 2010;

extracts from the Pastoral Letter.

- In his letter Pope Benedict XVI:

says to the victims of abuse and their families: ‘You have suffered grievously and I am truly sorry’

expresses deep dismay at ‘sinful and criminal acts and the way the Church authorities in Ireland dealt with them’

calls on Church leaders in Ireland to continue to cooperate fully with the civil authorities

says that only decisive action carried out with complete honesty and transparency will restore the respect and good will of the Irish people towards the Church

concludes his letter with a special 'Prayer for the Church in Ireland', which he composed himself.

- The following are extracts from the press release published on 31 May 2010 by the Vatican concerning the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland:

Following the Holy Father’s Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, the Apostolic Visitation of certain Irish dioceses, seminaries and religious congregations will begin in autumn of this year.

Through this Visitation, the Holy See intends to offer assistance to the Bishops, clergy, religious and lay faithful as they seek to respond adequately to the situation caused by the tragic cases of abuse perpetrated by priests and religious upon minors. It is also intended to contribute to the desired spiritual and moral renewal that is already being vigorously pursued by the Church in Ireland.

The Apostolic Visitors will set out to explore more deeply questions concerning the handling of cases of abuse and the assistance owed to the victims; they will monitor the effectiveness of and seek possible improvements to the current procedures for preventing abuse, taking as their points of reference the Pontifical Motu Proprio "Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela" and the norms contained in Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic Church in Ireland, commissioned and produced by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church.

The Visitors named by the Holy Father for the dioceses are: His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster, for the Archdiocese of Armagh; His Eminence Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, for the Archdiocese of Dublin; the Most Reverend Thomas Christopher Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, for the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly; the Most Reverend Terrence Thomas Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa, for the Archdiocese of Tuam.

Further information:

Martin Long, Catholic Communications Office, Maynooth, Ireland, 00 353 861727678


Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Annual Social will be held in the Salthill Hotel, Galway on:

Saturday 16th October at 8pm.

Tickets available from Fr. Martin Moran, Killannin, Rosscahill, (091- 550106), or from Committee Members.


Volunteers Needed for Pemba, Tanzania.

12 Volunteers will work in construction and education in this remote island from 25th June to 10th July. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of these people, please contact 065 7071024.


INVITATION TO CONFERENCE.

This year, Viatores Christi is celebrating its 50th year of recruiting, training and placing people from all walks of life in long-term overseas missionary roles. As we reach this important milestone, we feel that it would be very timely and beneficial at this landmark in our existence to be able to bring together those in the field of mission, development and volunteering to explore where we are all going in the future and how we can continue Ireland’s long tradition of working to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone to live a more human life.

To this end, we are planning a jubilee conference on 29th and 30th October 2010 in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin. The Conference will be entitled

Mission. .. . Development. . . Volunteering. . . What Next?

Exploring Ways Forward. . . Together!

The conference will run from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, and will feature workshops, keynote speakers and plenary sessions as well as a social evening on the Friday night.

The conference will feature speakers from Africa, Latin America and Ireland, including:

• Patty Abozaglo, Trocaire Programme Officer for Horn/E Africa,

• Dr. Seán Ruth, author of ‘Leadership and Liberation: A Psychological Approach’

• Silas Siakor, director of the Sustainable Development Institute in Liberia

• Rev. Dr. Sahr Yambasu, Methodist minister (formerly Galway) and development specialist

• Sylvia Cachino and others

• Viatores Christi Haitian Team - Haiti Earthquake – Natural Disasters Case study: Was It Really a Natural Disaster

Talks and workshops on:

• listening to voices from the global South;

• ethics and best practice in development; leadership, liberation and the role of an ally;

• …and many other topics relevant to all those working in mission and development.

• exhibits – social evening – group discussions – practical proposals

The aim of the conference is to contribute to the advancement of thinking in mission, aid and development -- our common area of interest and concern. We wish to explore and discuss the long

tradition of Ireland’s sons and daughters who brought their lives and skills to share with those in need in our world.

We would therefore be grateful if you could see fit to assist us in any way that you can by promoting the conference to your own members and attending the conference. We are also inviting all those who are involved in the field of mission, development, volunteering, advocacy, etc., to have a stand at the conference where you may publicise the work of your own organisation/group and how we can all work collaboratively in the future.

Conference Fees

The cost per delegate is €35 per person (concessions available)

Cost of stand + two delegates is €100.

This covers cost of stand at the conference plus conference fee for two people from your organisation.

(Limited spaces available)

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.

Email Colette at viatoreschristi.com Tel. 01-8689986

We look forward to hearing from you!

Kind Regards,

Colette Rooney

Development Officer

Viatores Christi

8 New Cabra Road

Phibsboro

Dublin 7

01-8689986

http://www.viatoreschristi.com/

email Colette at viatoreschristi.com


Know any Silver Surfers?

Age Action is launching the 2010 Silver Surfer Awards for older people who use of technology.

If you can help us distribute this poster attached through your networks or print out and put on your notice board or you might want to nominate someone or know someone who would be good for an award!

Nomination closing date is Friday 29th October.

Thanks for your help,

Ciara

Ciara Sherlock

Organiser, Silver Surfer Awards 2010 and TRY IT Events in Blanchardstown & Leixlip

Age Action Ireland Ltd

30/31 Lower Camden Street

Dublin 2

Mobile: 087 262 4374 or 087 8209495

Tel: 01 4756989

Fax: 01 4756011

Email: ciaras at ageaction.ie

Website:

http://www.ageaction.ie/

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/AgeActionIreland

Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/AgeAction

Join Age Action and support Positive Ageing


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


Juvenile Arthritis….. Kids get arthritis too.

Help children and young people living with arthritis by selling JAsper Pins to your friends, family and community during October on behalf of Arthritis Ireland.

This campaign will raise much needed funds to help children and young people with arthritis in Ireland lead independent and fulfilling childhoods.

To order your JAsper pins now: Call Louise on 01 6470209 or email: fundraising at arthritisireland.ie.

http://www.arthritisireland.ie/

N.B The webmaster has placed these pins in Newsweek, Westside Shopping Centre; PLEASE BUY ONE WHEN YOU SHOP THERE!

The Thirteenth Day.

The Thirteenth Day is a dramatic 2009 film on the miraculous happenings in Fatima, Portugal in 1917.
There will be a free showing of it on this Wednesday, October 13th, at 7:45 PM in The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Arus de Brun, Newtownsmith. The running time is 85 minutes.
This event is organised by The Legion of Mary.


Kids Corner with Cian and Bella.

Luke 17:11-19 • Ungrateful, Me???

Cian: Hi there Bella, Why have you got your sad face on?

Bella: In school we were reading about the flooding that happened in Pakistan during the summer and how awful it was for sooo many families. We are having a car boot sale to raise money and help out. I was just thinking that we are so ‘whingy’ in our lives, we have so much to be grateful for but we regularly forget this and sometimes don’t even think of thanking our parents and God.

Cian: Oh Man, now you have me feeling bad too! But wait, I thanked God for helping me with the Drumcondra tests last week, that was that a start?!

Bella: It sure was but you can find all your Xbox games and stuff that are in good condition that you don’t use and bring them to our car boot sale, that will be another way to say thanks, by giving and helping others in need.

How will you give thanks for your life and faith today?

This week: Confessions for Fourth Class, Scoil Bhríde, Wednesday, October 13th, at 11:30.

Newsletter, October 3rd 2010.

Mass intention for the week ahead, 3rd October 2010

Saturday 2nd October
Vigil Mass    7.30 pm Paddy, Doreen, Lynda Dunne and
                                  Frank Malone. 2.  Joseph McGuckian.

Sunday 3rd October
9.30 am    Free intention
11 am       Mick Horan and Elizabeth Gahan Hassell
12.15 pm  Joseph, Una and Leo Smyth.  2. Bartley Fahy.
6.30 pm    Michael Larkin and Michael and Bridget Mongan.

Monday 4th October   10 am  Murt Hynes
Tuesday 5th October   10 am  For all the Sick and Mary Gillick.
                                               James Dinneen Snr and James Jnr.
Wednesday 6th October  10 am  Martin 'Mattie' Walsh and Agnes Kain.
Thursday 7th October      10 am    Peter McGuinn
Friday 8th October           10 am   Rosaleen McPoland and deceased
                                         members of McPoland and Finneran families.
                                         2. Deceased members of Johnston and Deeney
                                             families.

Saturday 9th October

                           11.00 am  Michael Hosty (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass   7.30 pm  Margaret Coen and Kathleen Sweeney.

Sunday 10th October
9.30 am   Geraldine McCooke
11    am    Paddy and Annie Lee and Marty and Anna Leigh Cleere.
12.15 pm  Elizabeth Griffin and deceased members of  Harlowe family.
6.30 pm    Martin Curley and Eddie Ward. 

Pastoral Council News.

Dear Friend,

We invite you to a Special Meeting in the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, October 13^th at 8.00  pm

to choose a person to represent your Group involved in our church on our Parish Pastoral Team/Council.

Hope you can come.

Specific letters will be sent out to each group, and we also need a representative from outside the groups to represent our parish and worshiping community.

Mgr. Malachy Hallinan, PP.

Day for Life 2010 on the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying.

 Special feature on:

www.catholicbishops.ie 

Day for Life Mass to be broadcast by RTÉ 1 from Ballina, Co Mayo

The Catholic Church in Ireland will celebrate the Day for Life 2010 on this Sunday, 3 October. The theme for this year’s Day for Life is the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying – Lord for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended.

Speaking about this year’s theme in a special video interview Bishop Fleming, Bishop of Killala and the Bishops’ Conference Day for Life delegate said: “The Day for Life celebrates life as given to us by God. This year’s theme talks about life and gives us a very rich view of the Catholic position of life, namely that no matter how long or how short life is and no matter what conditions it is lived in, life has a value because it is given to us by God.”

Bishop Fleming’s interview is available as part of a special feature on the Catholic Bishops’ website – www.catholicbishops.ie. This special feature includes:

Video interview with Bishop John Fleming

A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops’ on this year’s Day for Life theme, which is available to download in English, Irish and Polish. This pastoral is being circulated to parishes around the country and will be available on Sunday 3 October

Video interview with Marie Gribbons, a chaplain at St Francis Hospice in Raheny who talks about what it’s like to care for those who are dying

Parish Newsletter Resources for use on the two Sundays preceding Day for Life and for Day for Life itself

A video reflection with music and text which was filmed at St Francis Hospice in Raheny

 Background information on Day for Life which has been celebrated in Ireland since 2001

Information on the special Day for Life Mass

RTÉ 1 television will broadcast a special Day for Life Mass from St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballina, Co Mayo, on Sunday 3 October at 11.15am. The Celebrant will be Bishop John Fleming.

Archbishops to travel to Rome in preparation for the Apostolic Visitation.

At the invitation of the Congregation of Bishops, the four archbishops of Ireland will travel to Rome next week in preparation for the forthcoming Apostolic Visitation to the four archdioceses of Ireland.

The archbishops: Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh; Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin; Archbishop Dermot Clifford, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly; and, Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, will meet with the four Apostolic Visitors in advance of their visitation which was announced last March in the Pastoral letter of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland.

The purpose of the Apostolic Visitation is to offer assistance and to contribute to the spiritual and moral renewal of the Church in Ireland.  The Visitation will facilitate reflection, evaluation and review of Church life.

"A Balloon for Manuela".  

On Friday the 8th of October Manuela Riedo’s 3rd anniversary will be commemorated by a balloon release on Ladies Beach in Salthill at 7.00pm (opposite The Galway Bay Hotel.) 

Manuela was a 17 year old student from a small village in Switzerland who died in tragic circumstances on a visit to Galway in October 2007.

All are welcome to this short ceremony. The balloon release, in association with the Galway Rape Crisis Centre is intended to create awareness, to commemorate Manuela's young life and to show support to Manuela's parents who will travel from Switzerland to be with us on Ladies Beach on the evening.

All funds raised at “A Night for Manuela" in Galway have been donated to the Galway Rape Crisis Centre allowing us to provide education, awareness and prevention workshops in schools and support and counselling services to teenagers who have suffered a recent assault in Galway City and County

Kind Regards,

Aoibheann  McCann

Executive Director

Galway Rape Crisis Centre

GRCC is a company limited by guarantee registered in Ireland

CRN 222316

Choirs/ Concerts/ Music Ministry.

1.      1.  Concert with Ronan McDonagh.

A concert will be held in St Nathy's Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen on October 10th at 7pm.  It features the music and song of FUAIMLAOI (www.fuaimlaoi.com) under the direction of Ronan McDonagh (a native of the parish of Kiltimagh, Diocese of Achonry).  The concert will be of particular interest to all engaged in Music Ministry throughout the region.  Everybody is welcome. There is no admission charge.  Copies of FUAIMLAOI'S recent CD and book of music, entitled "Ancient Promise" will be available for sale on the night.

Further information from

 Fr Martin Henry, The Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

(mhenry@achonrydiocese.org) or telephone 094-986 0011

 Information also on

http://www.achonrydiocese.org

2.      2.  IRELAND’S CELEBRATION OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2010.

Singing is good for you!

Did you know that Choral Singing is good for your Mental Health? That singing in a choir provides us with the ‘feel good factor’ and makes a positive impact on our general sense of well-being?  Choral or group singing can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, has been shown to increase the production of endorphins and adrenaline, gives the participant a physical workout and is an enjoyable way to meet new people and make music together.  To prove it, thousands of voices from across the island of Ireland are uniting in song next week to celebrate World Mental Health, promoting the message that, Choral Singing is good for your Mental Health! 

The National Choral Singing Week runs from 3-10 October to coincide with World Mental Health Week and was established in 2008 to promote the positive mental health benefits of choral singing. Last year National Choral Singing Week was a real success, with over 105 events all over the country. This year, it is hoped to have an even greater number of events throughout Ireland.

Groups all over the country are finalizing their plans and events will take on many forms including public performances in churches, hospitals and day care units, open choral rehearsals, open sing alongs in schools, etc. Daily events will take place on campus in The University of Limerick, where The Association of Irish Choirs is based. These events include a seminar, ‘What’s therapeutic about singing?’ hosted by the Music & Health Research Group, a Laughter Workshop, a Beatbox event and a ‘Crows’ Cawrus’.

Once again, The Association of Irish Choirs and Mental Health Ireland have teamed up in driving this initiative and both organisations are supporting choirs and organisations nationally to organise an event for National Choral Singing Week. ‘This choral celebration of World Mental Health Week is a unique and powerful opportunity for the choirs and singers of Ireland to unite together in song and spread the word – that Choral Singing is good for your Mental Health!’ said Liz Powell, CEO Association of Irish Choirs.

‘We live in a society in which mental health problems are becoming more common, one in four of the general population may be susceptible to developing a mental health problem. This makes it increasingly important that people be aware of the pressures around them and take steps to nurture their mental health. Singing is one activity that has a proven ability to enhance mental health and counteract negative influences which often lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems’, comments Ted Tierney, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Ireland.

Malcolm Green works as a psychotherapist and is conductor of Limerick Choral Union. He is organising a concert in St. John’s Cathedral, Limerick on Friday 8th October at 7.30pm involving several local choirs and hosted by Mel Mercier. ‘There has been much research carried out recently on the benefits to emotional and physical health by singing regularly in a choir. It improves concentration and keeps body and mind exercised’, according to Malcolm.

National Choral Singing Week is a joint initiative of the Association of Irish Choirs, Mental Health Ireland and Wexford County Council Arts Office. Please see www.aoic.ie or www.mentalhealthireland.ie for details of a choral event near you.

3.       3. The Gift Charity Concert needs YOU!!

Starting Next Sunday 10th Oct: "The Gift"

New & Old singers welcome. Ages 8 +

We had 130 singers last year.

Looking for 200+ singers this year. 

Children, adults, couples old and young welcome

9 weeks rehearsal and a series of concert in December 2010

to raise money for different charities and community needs...

Please come and be apart of 2010's THE GIFT Christmas Concerts

Rehearsals Start Oct 10th in The Jes church 2:30 - 4:30

Contact Keara @ 0879007003

Keara1980 at gmail.com

Coming up in The Diocesan Pastoral Centre.

Bishop Drennan will explore the Gospel readings

For next Sunday, October 10th, The Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith,

Time: 8p.m.

Date: Monday October 4th 2010.

091 – 565066.

http://www.pastoralcentre.ie/

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

Some Great Titles From Veritas.

THIS DVD IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN IRELAND ONLY.

Become One Body One Spirit in Christ is an interactive DVD which explores the depth, richness, and layers of meaning of the liturgical texts of the Roman Missal.

Five foundational essays by experts in sacramental theology and liturgy provide the themes and pathways of this resource, which uses video, text, graphics and music to help the user enrich their understanding and deepen their appreciation of the Eucharist.

Filmed in churches and cathedrals in the USA, Ireland, England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and India and with commentary from translators, scholars, liturgists and pastors, this resource highlights the biblical imagery that pervades the liturgical texts of the Roman Missal.

Designed as a catechetical resource for a range of audiences including bishops, priests, deacons and other ministers, catechists and educators, parish communities, faith formation groups, families – for the whole Catholic community.

(‘Missale Romanum,’ 2002, 2008).

Many of us have enjoyed watching the Papal visit to the UK. The event culminated in a special ceremony in Birmingham, at which Cardinal John Henry Newman was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI.

Author Dermot Mansfield SJ, joined RTE commentator John Bowman during RTE's televised commentary of the beatification ceremony.

 Mansfield has a specialised interest in the life of Cardinal Newman. In his recent book, 'Heart Speaks to Heart - The Story of Blessed John Henry Newman', featured during RTE's coverage of the Papal visit, he presents a clear and vivid account of Newman's life, of his profound faith and his extraordinary care for the truth.

To order go to

http://www.veritas.ie/

 

or visit your local Veritas store:  Abbey Street & Blanchardstown, Dublin · Belfast · Cork · Derry · Ennis, Letterkenny · Monaghan · Naas · Sligo 

Ecumenical Memorial Service for the deceased of UHG (The Regional Hospital).

An Ecumenical Memorial Service for the deceased patients of University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital, who have died over the past year, will be held in The Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway, at 2pm on Saturday 9th October 2010.

Galway Simon Community.

Galway Simon Community is holding a church-gate collection in the Galway City parishes including the town parishes of Loughrea, Claregalway, Bearna, Spiddal and Ballinasloe on October 2nd and 3rd. A relevant permit (ref GA493/2010) has been issued by An Garda Siochana.

While I appreciate there are weekly collections, Galway Simon Community will appreciate any assistance available from the administration of your parish.

All proceeds go directly to assist homeless men and women in the west of Ireland. By providing support and advocacy Galway Simon Community works to prevent homelessness occurring and assists people already homeless to settle in a sustainable home of their own. Go to www.GalwaySimon.ie

for more details.”

Slán & Beannacht,

Paul

Paul Stapleton, Fundraiser, Galway Simon Community, 10 Montpellier Terrace, The Crescent, Galway. Ph: 091-589415 

www.galwaysimon.ie 

 fundraising at galwaysimon.ie

Croí Nua Spirituality Centre.

There are some great events coming up in Croí Nua!

Check out their website for more details: 

http://www.croinua.com/

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

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

Discovering our past!

“An Introduction to collecting Oral History & Folklore”

10-week Course on Wednesdays (7-9pm) from October 6 – Nov 20, 2010

At Cois Coille (Brothers of Charity), Kilcornan, Clarinbridge, Co Galway

All Welcome!

We will be looking at Galway’s folklore and maritime culture, gain insights from Cork Northside and Roscommon Folklore Projects and look at the different ways of collecting and making available people’s stories through the use of multimedia.

Talks, workshops and field trips - facilitated by experts from the Folklore Departments of UCD, UCC and the Roscommon Folklore Project.

Fee:  €75.00

Information and Booking:

Clarinbridge Heritage:

e-mail: clarinbridge.heritage@gmail.com

Phone 087 290 7835

“We are what we are – but also what we were”

This Programme is kindly supported by Galway Rural Development and Galway County Council.

I.H.C.P.T - THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST.

I.H.C.P.T - THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST organises a pilgrimage to Lourdes

every Easter, for children and young adults with special/additional needs up to 30yrs of age.

Further information and application forms for April, 2011 can be obtained from

the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kilcuan, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Tel. 091-796622.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 12th November.

National Day of Atonement & Reparation for Ireland.

National Day of Atonement & Reparation for Ireland will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert Co. Galway on Sunday 10th October 2010. (10.30am – 5.30pm)  The day will include key speaker Fra Danko Perutina, and, also, will include, Testimonies, Holy Hour, Holy Mass and Healing Service. (Pack lunch Recommended) Enquiry:  John 086-8611531, Joan 087-7637789.

 http://www.ourladyscentreireland.com/

Kids Corner.

 Luke 17:5-10 • Let your Faith Grow!

Cian: Hi Bella!
Bella: Hey Cian, Did you learn about the Gospel in school this week?
Cian: We sure did Bella. It was easy to understand alright but a bit hard to put into practice, I reckon!
Bella: What you mean Ciano?
Cian: Well the apostles were just kind of asking Jesus how can they have better faith and he kind of told them that we need to keep trying hard to work at it to always keep up the effort. Not always easy y’know!
Bella: I guess that is harder to do than say Cian, but look, we both know how good it is to push hard and then see the difference in our lives. We have both seen this with sport, dance, green flags in school and lots of other things. ‘Let your faith grow’ every day Ciano, and try to be patient knowing that every little effort helps! That is what God is asking of us!
How can you ‘let your faith grow’, this week?

Saints in October. 

Visit: 

http://www.stfrancisenid.com/october_saints.htm