31 July 2010

Newsletter, Race Week 2010.

Mass Intentions for the week ahead, 1st August 2010.


Saturday 31st July

11am Gerry Thornton (Months Mind Mass)


Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Stephen Griffin (Months Mind Mass)

Sunday 1st August

9.30 am Paddy and Angela Feeney and deceased members

of Feeney and Carpenter families.

Mary and Brod Trill.

11 am Sean Kilraine

12.15 pm Malcolm O'Shaughnessy

6.30 pm Tom Murphy and Jimmy Murphy recently deceased.

Monday 2nd August 10 am Peter Conneely

Tuesday 3rd August 10am For all the Sick

Wednesday 4th August 10am Patrick and Michael O'Donoghue

Thursday 5th August 10am Lee family deceased.

Friday 6th August 10am Michael and Josephine Ormond.

Saturday 7th August

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm George and Mary Walsh

Pat, Anne, Edward and Michael Corcoran.

Sunday 8th August 9.30 am Pauline Flynn

11.00 am Tony Higgins

12.15 pm Ann O'Brien

6. 30 pm Noel Dunne.



Westside Arts Festival 2010, Thanks to all who supported our local community festival.



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Visit:

http://www.westsideartsfestival.co.cc/



Galway Art Club Exhibition 2010.



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Lough Derg Retreat from Galway.



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Saints Corner, July.

Both articles in our Saints Corner are COPYRIGHT: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.aspx



1. St. Ignatius of Loyola.

We congratulate and pray for the Jesuit Community in Galway today, and thank them for their contribution to the life of our diocese.

The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, he whiled away the time reading a life of Christ and lives of the saints. His conscience was deeply touched, and a long, painful turning to Christ began. Having seen the Mother of God in a vision, he made a pilgrimage to her shrine at Montserrat (near Barcelona). He remained for almost a year at nearby Manresa, sometimes with the Dominicans, sometimes in a pauper’s hospice, often in a cave in the hills praying. After a period of great peace of mind, he went through a harrowing trial of scruples. There was no comfort in anything—prayer, fasting, sacraments, penance. At length, his peace of mind returned.

It was during this year of conversion that he began to write down material that later became his greatest work, the Spiritual Exercises.



He finally achieved his purpose of going to the Holy Land, but could not remain, as he planned, because of the hostility of the Turks. He spent the next 11 years in various European universities, studying with great difficulty, beginning almost as a child. Like many others, he fell victim twice to the suspicions of the time, and was twice jailed for brief periods.



In 1534, at the age of 43, he and six others (one of whom was St. Francis Xavier) vowed to live in poverty and chastity and to go to the Holy Land. If this became impossible, they vowed to offer themselves to the apostolic service of the pope. The latter became the only choice. Four years later Ignatius made the association permanent. The new Society of Jesus was approved by Paul III, and Ignatius was elected to serve as the first general.



When companions were sent on various missions by the pope, Ignatius remained in Rome, consolidating the new venture, but still finding time to found homes for orphans, catechumens and penitents. He founded the Roman College, intended to be the model of all other colleges of the Society.



Ignatius was a true mystic. He centred his spiritual life on the essential foundations of Christianity—the Trinity, Christ, the Eucharist. His spirituality is expressed in the Jesuit motto, ad majorem Dei gloriam—“for the greater glory of God.” In his concept, obedience was to be the prominent virtue, to assure the effectiveness and mobility of his men. All activity was to be guided by a true love of the Church and unconditional obedience to the Holy Father, for which reason all professed members took a fourth vow to go wherever the pope should send them for the salvation of souls.


2. St. Mary Magdalene.



Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honoured in the Bible than Mary Magdalene. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:36 50. Most Scripture scholars today point out that there is no scriptural basis for confusing the two women. Mary Magdalene, that is, “of Magdala,” was the one from whom Christ cast out “seven demons” (Luke 8:2)—an indication, at the worst, of extreme demonic possession or, possibly, severe illness.

Father W.J. Harrington, O.P., writing in the New Catholic Commentary, says that “seven demons” “does not mean that Mary had lived an immoral life—a conclusion reached only by means of a mistaken identification with the anonymous woman of Luke 7:36.” Father Edward Mally, S.J., writing in the Jerome Biblical Commentary, agrees that she “is not...the same as the sinner of Luke 7:37, despite the later Western romantic tradition about her.”

Mary Magdalene was one of the many “who were assisting them [Jesus and the Twelve] out of their means.” She was one of those who stood by the cross of Jesus with his mother. And, of all the “official” witnesses that might have been chosen for the first awareness of the Resurrection, she was the one to whom that privilege was given. She is known as the "Apostle to the Apostles."

Comment:

Mary Magdalene has been a victim of mistaken identity for almost 20 centuries. Yet she would no doubt insist that it makes no difference. We are all sinners in need of the saving power of God, whether our sins have been lurid or not. More importantly, we are all, with her, “unofficial” witnesses of the Resurrection.

Patron Saint of:

Penitents Perfumers

ARTICLE COPYRIGHT:

http://www.americancatholic.org/



32 County Bóthar Charity Cycle.



Fr. Gerard Byrne from Corby in England will cycle through the 32 counties of Ireland in support of the development aid agency, Bóthar. Fr. Gerard will cover the route around Ireland in a counter clockwise direction starting in Wicklow on 16th July. He will clock up 1,100 miles over the following 10 day period before crossing his finish line in Dublin.

Bóthar use livestock to help poor families to reach and maintain better living conditions. If you would like to support Fr. Gerard’s efforts and make a donation to Bóthar, you can do so through the following bank account; Ulster Bank Limerick. Sort Code 98 60 20. A/c Number 28225049. Mark donation ‘32 County Cycle’. Alternatively, donations can be mailed to Bóthar, Fundraising Projects Office, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.

Mary Goldrick Fundraising Administrator Bothar Fundraising Projects and Study Tours Office Mountain Road Tubbercurry Co. Sligo

Tel: 35371 9120100

Fax: 35371 9120620

Mobile: 087 0509260

Email: mary@bothar.ie

Visit the Bothar website on

http://www.bothar.org/



Our Faithful Departed for the Month of July.

Michael Joseph 'Joe' Ryan, 59 Gaelcarrig Park

Joseph Rafferty, Tudor Lawn.

Stephen Murphy, Tralee and 51 Davis Road.

Mary Holland, 2 Ashe Road

Peter Griffin, 13 Davis Road.

'Then I heard a voice from heaven say to me, 'Write down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord! Blessed indeed, the Spirit says; now they can rest for ever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.'


(Revelation 14:13)



Galway Cathedral Recitals Continue.



Michael Harrison and Emma Gibbins present a concert of music for trumpet and organ on 5 August.

Finally, the closing concert on 12 August is given by the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. A frequent and popular visitor to Ireland, the orchestra presents a programme of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovsky in what promises to be an exciting and enjoyable performance.

http://www.recitals.galwaycathedral.ie/



Clonmacnois Youth Festival.



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Visit:
http://www.youth2000.ie/



Latin Mass (according to the Missal of Blessed John the Twenty Third).




Sunday, 15 August, 3 pm, Garrison Chapel, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway.

Celebrant: Rev Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS

More Information:

John Heneghan, Latin Mass Society of Ireland: 086-8530810

http://www.latinmassireland.org/



National Fatima Conference.

Following our successful invitation to RTE Nationwide to cover a half hour story of the Pope's visit to Fatima (See RTE Nationwide Program: 12th May 2010), we wish you to inform your Diocese about the National Fatima Conference, which will take place in UCC, Cork City on 30th October 2010.

Solvita Kivlina

The Call to Fatima

32 Manor Street

Dublin 7

Tel + 353-1-8690039

Fax + 353-1-8690336

Email:

info@eurofinancegroup.ie

Web:

http://www.thecalltofatima.com/

Blog:

http://www.thecalltofatima.wordpress.com/




Help VITA.



Vita is forming a team to take part in the Great Ethiopian Run 2010, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Your support will help us to change the lives of women in Ethiopia forever.

The trip will include participation in this amazing international fun-run, visit to a Vita project, cultural events and much more.

Interested?

Check out:

http://www.vita.ie/

20 July 2010

Joe Ryan, R.I.P.

Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the soul of Michael Joseph 'Joe' Ryan, 59 Gaelcarrig Park who has died. Joe's remains will be reposing at The O'Flaherty Funeral Home, Munster Avenue, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21st, from 5 to 7, after which they will be removed to our church. Joe's Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 22nd, at 1 PM, followed by burial in Mount Saint Joseph, Rahoon Cemetery.


'I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.' (John 6)

Joseph Rafferty, R.I.P.

Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the soul of Joseph Rafferty, Tudor Lawn. Joe will be Reposing at Conneelys funeral home , Flood St. tomorrow Wednesday from 4.30 O'Clock Removal at 6.30 O'Clock to Galway Cathedral. Mass on Thursday at 12.00 Noon with funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.

'What though the shadows fall,

Naught shall I fear;
When darkest seems the night,
Morning is near.
Sweet shall my trusting be,
Sorrow still bringing me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.'

17 July 2010

Stephen Murphy, R.I.P.

Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the soul of Stephen Murphy, Tralee and 51 Davis Road. Stephen’s remains will be arriving from Tralee to our church this Sunday evening at 7:30.


Stephen’s Funeral Mass will be on Monday at 12 Noon, with burial afterwards in Mount St. Joseph, Rahoon Cemetery.

‘And after this perishable nature has put on imperishability and this mortal nature has put on immortality, then will the words of scripture come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin comes from the Law. Thank God, then, for giving us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord’. (1 Corinthians 15)

15 July 2010

Mary Holland, R. I. P.

Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the soul of Mary Holland, 2 Ashe Road. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her home tomorrow, Friday, from 5 to 7 PM after which they will be removed to our church. Her Funeral Mass will be on Saturday at 11, followed by burial in Mount St. Joseph, Rahoon Cemetery.

‘Now we see only reflections in a mirror, mere riddles, but then we shall be seeing face to face. Now I can know only imperfectly; but then I shall know just as fully as I am myself known’.
(1 Corinthians 13).

12 July 2010

Peter Griffin, R.I.P.

Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the soul of Peter Griffin, 13 Davis Road. Peter's remains will be reposing at O'Flaherty's Funeral Home, Munster Avenue, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 13th, from 5 to 7 PM, after which they will be removed to our church. Peter's Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, July 14th, at 11 AM, with Burial in the New Cemetery, Bohermore.


'Then I heard a voice from heaven say to me, 'Write down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord! Blessed  indeed, the Spirit says; now they can rest for ever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.'
(Revelation 14:13)

11 July 2010

Newsletter, July 11th 2010.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 11th July 2010.

Saturday, 10th July

11.00 am Jean Devlin (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm George and Maura King

Margaret and Anthony Lynch.


Sunday 11th July 9.30 am Free intention

11 am Noel Daly and Patrick and Mary O'Flaherty

and John and Martin Joe O'Flaherty.

12.15 pm Deceased members of Coen family and Barrett family

and Barbara Boyle. 2. Gerard Garvey

6.30 pm Free intention.


Monday, 12th July 10 am Free Intention

Tuesday 13th July 10 am Sick and Ellen Higgins

Wednesday 14th July 10 am Free intention

Thursday 15th July 10 am Celine Brennan

Friday 16th July 10 am For Transplant Recipients

(liver and kidney)


Saturday 17th July
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Stephen Lally


Sunday 18th July 9.30 am Patrick Harty

11 am Yvonne Crowley

12.15 pm Eamon O'Flaherty

6.30 pm Free intention.


DON’T FORGET HAITI.... HELP TRÓCAIRE.

This Monday, July 12th, marks six months since Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake. Immediately after the disaster, parishes across Ireland answered Haiti’s call for help and held collections for Trócaire’s emergency response. As part of Caritas Internationalis, the world's second biggest humanitarian network, we can rapidly access communities in disaster-stricken countries. These close links make sure your donations reach suffering people immediately and that, together, we can save lives.

Parishes like ours helped raised €4,681,168, which is now rebuilding shattered lives across Haiti. Thanks to your generosity, Trócaire has provided:

• Shelter to 900,000 people

• Life-saving healthcare to one million people

• Food to one and a half million people

• Help rebuilding schools and hospitals

• School-feeding programmes

• Safe places for children in five main temporary camps

• Trauma counselling and education for affected children

We are now planning a major five-year rebuilding and reconstruction programme. Your support at this crucial time has helped the country take its first steps towards a new future. Thank you from Trócaire and most importantly, the people of Haiti. For more information visit:

http://www.trocaire.org/.

Meabh Smith, Press Officer, Trócaire

+353 (0)1 505 3238
+353 (0)86 277 6064

Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/TrocaireIreland

YouTube:
 http://www.youtube.com/trocaire

Flickr:
 http://www.flickr.com/trocaire

Galway Cathedral Recitals 2010.



Galway Cathedral Recitals is delighted to announce its seventeenth annual series of summer concerts.


The 2010 series runs over six successive Thursdays from 8 July until 12 August 2010. As always, an exciting and varied season of concerts is in store.

The opening concert on 8 July is an organ recital by Susan Landale. A native of Scotland and now living and working in Paris, Ms Landale is world-renowned as a performer and a teacher.

A special programme of early music is presented on 15 July by Róisín O'Grady and Malcolm Proud. Róisín O'Grady's singing has earned high distinction for her, while Malcolm Proud is also respected around the world for his keyboard performances; this concert will feature both of the Cathedral organs as well as Malcolm's own harpsichord.

Galway Cathedral organist Raymond O'Donnell is a regular part of this annual series. His programme on 22 July will focus on 19th- and 20th-century music of Germany and England.

Uwe Bestert is organist at one of Hamburg's major churches. His programme on 29 July concentrates on German music covering six centuries.

Michael Harrison and Emma Gibbins present a concert of music for trumpet and organ on 5 August.

Finally, the closing concert on 12 August is given by the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. A frequent and popular visitor to Ireland, the orchestra presents a programme of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovski in what promises to be an exciting and enjoyable performance.

http://www.recitals.galwaycathedral.ie/

The Pope’s Intentions for July.

General: That in every nation of the world the election of those who govern may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

Mission: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centres, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

Diocesan Appointments.

Bishop Drennan has made the following appointments with effect from

Friday, 16th July 2010.

Monsignor Seán O'Flaherty, PP, The Cathedral

to be Pastor Emeritus

Canon Patrick Considine, PP, Rosmuc

to be Dean of the Diocesan Chapter

Canon Richard Higgins, Assistant Priest, Claregalway

to be Assistant Priest, Maree, Oranmore

Fr. James Walsh, Adm., Oughterard

to be Parish Priest, Oughterard

Fr. Peter Rabbitte, PP, Lisdoonvarna

to be Parish Priest of The Cathedral,

Canon of the Diocesan Chapter and

Vicar Forane, City 1 Deanery

Fr. Conor Cunningham, CC, Salthill

to be Parish Priest, Lisdoonvarna and

Vicar Forane, Kilfenora Deanery

Fr. Ian O'Neill, Diocesan Secretary,

to be Parish Priest, Claregalway

Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin, CC, Renmore

to be CC, Bushypark

Fr. Peter Joyce, CC, Maree

nominated for appointment as

Chaplain in University Hospital, Galway

Fr. Alan Burke, Chaplain, UHG

to Rome for Further Studies

Fr. Michael Connolly, CC, Bushypark

to be CC, Mervue

Fr. Martin Whelan, CC, The Cathedral

and Diocesan Secretary, Pro-Tempore

Fr. Patrick O'Donohue, recently ordained

nominated for appointment as

Dean of Chaplaincy Services, NUI, Galway

Fr. Gus O'Brien, MSC, PP, Ballinfoyle

recalled by his Congregation (1st Sept 2010)

Fr. Gerard Thornton, MSC, CC, Ballinfoyle

to be Parish Priest, Ballinfoyle (1st Sept 2010)

Fr. Kevin Blade, MSC

to be CC, Ballinfoyle (1st Sept 2010)

Fr. Iomar Daniels, Dean of Chaplaincy Services

NUI, Galway

recalled to his Diocese of Clonfert

Fr. Robert McNamara, CSsR, CC, Mervue

to be CC, Renmore

Help VITA.

Vita is forming a team to take part in the Great Ethiopian Run 2010, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.



Your support will help us to change the lives of women in Ethiopia forever.
The trip will include participation in this amazing international fun-run, visit to a Vita project, cultural events and much more.
Interested?
Check out:
http://www.vita.ie/

ISPCC Childline and Mentoring Service.

Group information evening for the ISPCC's Childline and Mentoring services. No experience necessary but an interest for working/listening to children in a non judgemental way is essential. Full training provided. on the 22nd of July @ 7pm - 21 town park retail centre, Tuam road, Galway. Contact John –

jbuckley@ispcc.ie

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/


Choral Conducting Summer School – closing date for applications, Wednesday 21st July.

The Association of Irish Choirs, University of Limerick presents its 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School for all conductors, teachers, students, choral enthusiasts and musicians. The Summer School will take place from Sunday 15th to Friday 20th August in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in the stunning surrounds of the University of Limerick. Artistic Director is Bernie Sherlock and guest master teachers are Peter Erdei and Gabriella Thész. Course tutors include Martin Barrett, Ite O’Donovan and Bernie Sherlock. The course is delivered on 5 levels, beginner to advanced so there really is something for everyone. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st July. Please find application forms and repertoire at

http://www.aoic.ie/

Please contact AOIC aoic@ul.ie or 061 234823 for further information

Pick a Peak from Arthritis Ireland.


Here at Arthritis Ireland, we’re bored to tears of all the negativity around these days. Shed the recession blues this July by getting your hike on for this year’s Pick a Peak hill-walking challenge. This exhilarating event is designed for people of all ages and fitness levels, from novice hill-walkers to intrepid explorers. Simply pick the peak that suits your ability and a P

By conquering your peak, you will join the hundreds of other Irish people who have helped to raise much needed funds for young people living with arthritis.

What is Pick a Peak?

A hill-walking walking event that will have people on top of peaks all over Ireland in support of young people with arthritis.

This unique challenge is designed for people of all ages and fitness abilities – simply pick the peak from :

http://www.arthritisireland.ie/

that will best for you, your family and your friends and climb it on Saturday 24th of July 2010.

Vocations.

The Diocesan Vocations Team exists to promote awareness of the vocation of priesthood and the Diocesan Vocations Director assists individuals in their discernment.


Vocations Director


Reverend Diarmuid Hogan


Address


Chaplain, NUI Galway.


Telephone


091-495055.


Email :
diarmuid.hogan@nuigalway.ie


Vocations Team: Reverend Seán Canon Manning (Chair),Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Reverend Thomas Brady, Reverend Alan Burke, Reverend Conor Cunningham,Ms Marie Dempsey, Mr Ciaran Doyle.

Saints of the Week.

St. Swithin, July 15th.

Modern Icon of St. Swithin from Winchester Cathedral.

Questions people ask.

Q. Who was St Swithin and why is his feast day associated with prediction of the weather?

A. Swithin was Bishop of Winchester, England, in the ninth century. He was a great lover of nature and wished to be buried outdoors where the light of the sun and the sweet rain of heaven might fall on his grave. However, contrary to his wishes, he was buried inside the cathedral. Guess what. It rained cats and dogs for forty days until they decided to transfer his remains outdoors. It may be a nice story but weather records don’t back up the myth.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Email
silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

YOUTH NEWS.


Clonmacnois.


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Visit:

http://www.youth2000.ie/


National Fatima Conference.

Following our successful invitation to RTE Nationwide to cover a half hour story of the Pope's visit to Fatima (See RTE Nationwide Program: 12th May 2010), we wish you to inform your Diocese about the National Fatima Conference, which will take place in UCC, Cork City on 30th October 2010.

Solvita Kivlina

The Call to Fatima

32 Manor Street

Dublin 7

Tel + 353-1-8690039

Fax + 353-1-8690336

Email:
info@eurofinancegroup.ie

Web:

http://www.thecalltofatima.com/

Blog:

http://www.thecalltofatima.wordpress.com/


Latin Mass (according to the Missal of Blessed John the Twenty Third).



Sunday, 18 July, 3 pm, Garrison Chapel, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway.

Celebrant: Rev Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS

More Information:

John Heneghan, Latin Mass Society of Ireland: 086-8530810

http://www.latinmassireland.org/


Kids Corner, July 11th, with Cian and Bella.

Luke 10:25-37 • The Good Samaritan

Bella: Hi there! Cian: What’s up? Hey we just practised our play for the end of year Mass today.

Bella: Well what is it about and what part do you play?

Cian: It’s a modern version of the Good Samaritan and I am a biker guy who crashes his bike and ends up lying there needing help. It is sooooo cool because I get to wear all the leather gear and Eme is the Good Samaritan and she and I have a good laugh doing it. Bella: Duh! Not really supposed to be a laugh Cian! … The message is still as fresh today as it ever was; try to be kind and helpful to all people from all places and all races.

Cian: Yeah I know, but Eme is great fun though and we get on really well since she moved to Ireland, so can’t the Good Samaritan be good fun too?!!!

Remember to be helpful at least once a day, and be helpful with a good heart!

COPYRIGHT:

http://www.veritas.ie/

3 July 2010

Newsletter, July 4th 2010.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 4th July 2010.

Saturday 3rd July

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Maureen and Joe O'Toole

Nicholas Conneely.

Sunday 4th July

9.30 am Mary Carroll

11 am Delia Delaney

12.15pm Kathleen and Edward Diviney

6.30 pm Free intention

Monday 5th July 10 am Fr. Tony Hoade

Tuesday 6th July 10am For all the Sick

Wednesday 7th July 10 am Elizabeth (Lily) Cronly

Thursday 8th July 10 am Liam McKnight

3 pm Gerard Mongan (Celebrated by Fr. Devlin from Phibsboro)

Friday 9th July 10 am Seamus Ward

Saturday 10th July 11 am Jean Devlin (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm George and Maura King

Margaret and Anthony Lynch

Sunday 11th July 9.30 am Free intention

11 am Noel Daly and Patrick and Mary O'Flaherty

and John and Martin Joe O'Flaherty

12.15 pm 1. Deceased members of Coen and Barrett family

and Barbara Boyle and 2. Gerard Garvey

6.30 pm Free intention.


The Pope’s Intentions for July.

General: That in every nation of the world the election of those who govern may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

Mission: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centres, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

Drop-in Centre for Survivors of Clerical and Religious Abuse.

Millstone House, Room 7, Westside Resource Centre, Galway.


Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday


9.30 am - 4.30 pm


Phone: 091 528325 ext. 136


Galway for Life.



Life: A gift that needs to be cherished and protected.

Galway For Life is a local pro-life group, working to protect life at all it's stages. We need your help. Please visit our website:

http://www.galwayforlife.ie/

email us at galwayforlife@eircom.net or call us on 086 8546934


Pick a Peak from Arthritis Ireland.



Here at Arthritis Ireland, we’re bored to tears of all the negativity around these days. Shed the recession blues this July by getting your hike on for this year’s Pick a Peak hill-walking challenge. This exhilarating event is designed for people of all ages and fitness levels, from novice hill-walkers to intrepid explorers. Simply pick the peak that suits your ability and a P

By conquering your peak, you will join the hundreds of other Irish people who have helped to raise much needed funds for young people living with arthritis.

What is Pick a Peak?

A hill-walking walking event that will have people on top of peaks all over Ireland in support of young people with arthritis.

This unique challenge is designed for people of all ages and fitness abilities – simply pick the peak from :

http://www.arthritisireland.ie/

that will best for you, your family and your friends and climb it on Saturday 24th of July 2010.


Vocations News.

You’ll always get Vocations Links on the menu bar to the side of this page.

A. Our sister diocese, Archdiocese of Tuam.

It is now ten years since the previous campaign ‘Towards the Goal’ was launched by the Archdiocese of Tuam in 2000. This evening’s launch will include the promotion of posters, leaflets, prayer cards and a new website so as to encourage vocations throughout the Archdiocese.

As part of this vocations initiative, Archbishop Neary, in a brief video recording in Irish and English, reflects on the reality of his own vocation and encourages others to give positive consideration when they hear God’s calling to the priesthood. Archbishop Neary’s video is now available on a new website:

http://www.onelifeonecalloneresponse.com/

which is now officially launched and is dedicated to promoting and hosting information on vocations in the Archdiocese of Tuam. Archbishop Neary’s video is also available on:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZmK9igD-2U

The Vocations Committee of the Archdiocese of Tuam will promote this new vocations initiative and literature at the annual vocations promotion on Reek Sunday, which takes place this year in four weeks time on 25 July 2010.

B. Our Diocese, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.


The Diocesan Vocations Team exists to promote awareness of the vocation of priesthood and the Diocesan Vocations Director assists individuals in their discernment.


Vocations Director, Reverend Diarmuid Hogan, Chaplain, NUI Galway.


Telephone


091-495055


Email


diarmuid.hogan@nuigalway.ie


Vocations Team


Very Reverend Seán Canon Manning (Chair)


Most Reverend Martin Drennan


Reverend Thomas Brady


Reverend Alan Burke


Reverend Conor Cunningham


Ms Marie Dempsey


Mr Ciaran Doyle


Saints of the Week, St. Oliver Plunkett.



St Oliver Plunkett (1625-81) martyred at Tyburn, London

Saint Oliver Plunkett was the last person to be martyred for the Catholic faith in England. Patrick Duffy traces his life and his spiritual journey to martyrdom.

Article COPYRIGHT:

http://www.catholicireland.net/component/cisotd/?actid=112&date_cisotd=01-07-2010

His uncle Patrick

Oliver was born into an aristocratic Norman family at Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co Meath. The first great formative influence on him was his uncle Patrick, a Cistercian monk, who was Abbot of St Mary's in Dublin and then became bishop of Ardagh at first and later still of Meath. Oliver was sent to his uncle for his education and he always spoke of him with great respect and affection.

Career in Rome

In 1646 along with John Brennan from Kilkenny (a life-long friend and later archbishop of Cashel) Oliver accompanied Father Peter Scarampi - who had been sent by the Pope as an envoy to the Confederation of Kilkenny - on his journey back to Rome. Due to delays and robbery, it proved a difficult journey that took almost a year. Oliver grew to love Rome and by the time he was ordained priest in 1654, the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland was well under way. Since it would have been difficult for him to return in those circumstances, he requested and was granted permission to remain in Rome. He became professor of theology at Propaganda Fide College (1657) and was also the agent or representative of the Irish bishops in Rome. When in 1669 he was appointed archbishop of Armagh, his uncle Patrick Plunkett was the only active Catholic bishop remaining in Ireland.

Strenuous pastoral efforts

Oliver's return was difficult. The people had faith but lacked instruction and organisation. The priests of Armagh diocese resented the imposition on them of an "outsider" from Meath. In the absence of bishops, the priests had lost their discipline, and there were rivalries among religious and between them and the secular clergy. There were divisions among Catholics - between native Irish and Anglo-Irish, and his flamboyant and touchy colleague archbishop of Dublin, Peter Talbot, contested Oliver’s precedence and the primacy of Armagh over Dublin.

In the first three years Oliver worked diligently to restore discipline. He established a school staffed by Jesuits in Drogheda for the education of young men and clergy. He pleaded for places in Rome for others, and travelled widely - often in disguise - confirming and instructing the people and promoting peace.

Choice to stay with his flock

But in 1673 the revelation that the Duke of York, the King's brother and heir to the throne, had been a Catholic for years caused a storm in parliament and forced the tightening of the penal laws against Catholics in England and Ireland. This led to the closing down of the school at Drogheda. By law Oliver should have registered with the authorities and waited for a ship to deport him, but he took a decision not to desert his flock and went into hiding. He weathered this crisis and continued his pastoral work as best he could, continually keeping in touch with Rome through letters to the Internuncio in Brussels.

The so-called “Popish Plot”

But in 1678 an ex-Jesuit student Titus Oates fabricated his infamous "plot": according to this the King (Charles) was to be murdered and his Catholic brother James was to be put on the throne; in Ireland a Catholic army supported by the Pope and France was alleged to be ready to rise in rebellion. Oliver again had to go into hiding. In December 1679 he was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle - in the next cell to Archbishop Peter Talbot of Dublin who had also been implicated in the plot. Talbot was quite ill and distressed and Plunkett forced his way in to him to console him and give him absolution before he died.

Gradual realisation

Only gradually did he realise that he was being framed as the prime mover of the Irish branch of the Popish plot and charged falsely with conspiring with other kingdoms to import troops through Irish ports. Brought to Dundalk for trial, the prosecution witnesses failed to attend: no jury in Ireland could have convicted him on such trumped-up charges. He was taken to London for trial, but was not allowed time to bring his own witnesses and documents. Here, with four renegade priests testifying against him, he was convicted.

His last week

In the process of facing these false allegations and then death by being hanged, drawn and quartered, Oliver prayed and fasted. His servant and friend James McKenna and a fellow prisoner Fr Maurus Corker were the companions of his last days and he celebrated the Eucharist daily for the last week of his life. When his moment came, he was calm and at peace.

At peace

In his speech from the gallows at Tyburn, he detailed the charges brought against him and declared himself innocent of them all. He forgave those who brought him from Ireland to London for trial, his judges who did not allow him time to bring his records and witnesses from Ireland, and all who concurred directly and indirectly in taking away his life. Finally, he asked forgiveness .

The church in Renmore in our diocese dedicated to St. Oliver has a shrine with his relic.



St. Peter’s Church in Drogheda in Co. Louth has a shrine with the head of St. Oliver. The shrine is most elaborate and contains the preserved head of the saint. Another showcase displays his shoulder blade and other bones as relics. Also on exhibit is the cell door of Newgate prison in which he spent his last days.



Most of his body is in Downside Abbey in Bath.

This is because St. Oliver entrusted his body to the care of a Benedictine monk of the English Benedictine Congregation.


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


Irish Dancing Summer Camp.....It’s Showtime!

Watch children grow in confidence over two weeks as they brush up on dancing skills, learn fun new routines and design and create their own set for a grand finale show. Date: 12th July-23rd of July. Venue: St. John the Apostle N.S. Knocknacarra. Time: 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. daily (Monday-Friday) Cost: €80 per week. Contact Mark or Claire on 085-1601601 to register details.

Early booking essential as places are limited.


YOUTH NEWS.

A. 2010 Knock Youth Festival Report.

The annual Summer Festival for young adults at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock

took place last weekend. It was officially opened on Friday evening by

Bishop Christopher Jones and it was very well attended over the three days.

Groups representing nearly every diocese on the island were in attendance,

including a large youth group from the Filipino chaplaincy and another from

St Louis House Belfast.

Accommodation was provided on-site; many of the young adults stayed in the

Festival dormitory marquees which were equipped with air mattresses to make

things comfortable. Others stayed locally. All the meals and catering in the

food tent were very well organised and there was plenty for everyone!

The talks were held in the Main Event Marquee near the Shrine Museum and

they were very well received. There was a standing ovation for the main

speaker Sr Helen Prejean (of ‘Dead Man Walking’ fame) from the United States

whose key message was: Dignity is not just for the innocent but also for the

guilty. To follow Christ is to be a person of compassion.

Other speakers included Dr. Andrew O'Connell, John Waters, Helena Connolly,

Fr Conall Ó Cuinn S.J., Brian McKee, Fr John Harris O.P., Frank McGuinness,

Edel Roddy, Debbie Moore, Br Shawn O'Connor CFR, Joe McKeown and Patrick

Reynolds.

Contemporary praise and worship music accompanied most of the events in the

Main Marquee. The music was provided by ‘Elation Ministries,'

a catholic worship band comprised of young musicians and singers from

Connaught. Psalm Drummers, hip-hop dancers and U.K. mime artist Steve Murray

ensured that there was plenty to entertain and inspire all weekend. The

lighting effects and sound in the Main Marquee was very impressive, worthy

of any national festival.

One of the highpoints of the Festival was the Service of Healing and

Reconciliation. On Saturday evening the Chapel of Reconciliation was totally

lit up with candles and a vigil of adoration and reconciliation was held,

followed by a candle lit procession to St.

Joseph's Chapel, where there was Eucharistic Adoration throughout the

weekend. The Chapel of Reconciliation was full to capacity and it was truly

a powerful night of prayer and healing. A large number of priests were

hearing confessions until the procession took place at 11 p.m.

There was plenty going on each of the days, including workshops and talks on

various topics from scripture and ‘faith in action’ to relationships and

art. There was also time for all to chill out, have a break and enjoy the

fine weather.

Archbishop Michael Neary presided at the concelebrated Closing Mass.

His message was one of encouragement; he praised all those in attendance for

making the choice to grow deeper in their faith. He also expressed his

gratitude for the great work of Helen Toner and the Youth Ministry Team,

Msgr Joseph Quinn, Fr Richard Gibbons and the staff and volunteers at Knock

Shrine.

Galway Diocese was well represented by some young adults from the City, West

Clare, and parishes in between. Bishop Drennan and some of the priests and

religious from the diocese attended at various stages of the weekend. As

ever, there were many young adults who did not make it to Knock. Please let

them know in good time about next year and if they are interested in

learning more about the Festival point them to the website -

www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival/.

They will find information, photos and

videos there.

Declan Lohan, Oranmore,

Fr Barry Horan, Galway City.

For further information on upcoming events for young adults and some

websites of interest see -

http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway

B. Clonmacnois.






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Visit:

http://www.youth2000.ie/


National Fatima Conference.

Following our successful invitation to RTE Nationwide to cover a half hour story of the Pope's visit to Fatima (See RTE Nationwide Program: 12th May 2010), we wish you to inform your Diocese about the National Fatima Conference, which will take place in UCC, Cork City on 30th October 2010.

Solvita Kivlina

The Call to Fatima

32 Manor Street

Dublin 7

Tel + 353-1-8690039

Fax + 353-1-8690336

Email: info@eurofinancegroup.ie

Web:
http://www.thecalltofatima.com/

Blog:
 www.thecalltofatima.wordpress.com


Garden Festival.




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Visit:

http://www.galwaygardenfestival.com/


Life Skills at Croí na Gaillimhe.



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Latin Mass (according to the Missal of Blessed John the Twenty Third).



Sunday, 18 July, 3 pm, Garrison Chapel, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway.

Celebrant: Rev Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS



More Information:

John Heneghan, Latin Mass Society of Ireland: 086-8530810

http://www.latinmassireland.org/


Kids Corner, July 4th, with Cian and Bella.

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 • Go Tell Everyone!

Bella: Hi there!

Cian: Hi Bella!

Bella: What’s the Gospel about today Cian?

Cian: It’s about Jesus telling his followers to go and tell everyone that the Kingdom of God is here, to preach the Good news and to bring God’s love to all.

Bella: Maybe it was different in those times, but it is pretty tough having to be loving and caring all the time Cian. Cian: I know that Bella, being a good person and trying to do the right thing at all times is never that easy but if you try you are leading by example and that is all that Jesus has asked of us.

Bella: That’s true Cian, well I sure don’t want my little sis to see me acting silly or the cousins to watch me argue with my brother and sister!! I reckon if we constantly remind ourselves that Jesus is with us all the time helping us and supporting us. Cian: Yes Bella, remember the Holy Spirit has given you all those free gifts to use, you know!!

How can you ‘go tell everyone’ today?

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