Saturday 9th April
11am Bridget Coyne (Months Mind Mass)12 Noon Funeral Mass, Gerard McDonagh, burial in New Cemetery
Vigil Mass 6.30 pm 1. Michael & Patricia Conneely and deceased members of the family.2.Queenie Ward.
Pray for John Higgins at all Masses this weekend.
Sunday 10th April
9.30 am Intention free11 am Jason Dunne
12.15 pm Fred Knight
6.30 pm Free intention
Monday 11th April 10am Intention free
Tuesday 12th April 10am For all the Sick and Special Intention for ImeldaWednesday 13th April 10am Free intention
12 NOON FIRST CONFESSION
Thursday 14th April 10am Bridie Whelan
Friday 15th April 10am Mary Ellen & Cyril O'Brien and alll deceased members of Folan and O'Brien families.Saturday 16th April
Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Barbara & Stephen McDonagh and 2. Paul Mulhall (who died recently)
Sunday 17th April Palm Sunday
9.30am Intention free11am Bridget Joyce
MONTHLY DO THIS IN MEMORY PREPARATION MASS FOR FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN
12.15 pm Gerard Francis
6.30 pm Rose, Peter and David Hopkins and 2. Miichael Fahy
Praying with Scripture during Lent
Bishop Martin Drennan will lead an evening of Praying with Scripture where he will reflect on the Gospel for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Venue: Aras de Brún, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith.
Event Date and Time:
11 Apr 2011 - 8:00pm
Make one final push for the Trócaire Lenten Campaign
This Sunday there will be a second collection at all Masses for Trócaire for those NOT using the Trócaire boxes (there are still plenty of boxes available in the church if you do want one)
On this fifth Sunday in Lent we pray for Trócaire’s partners and missionaries in the poorest parts of the world. Their work ensures that the weakest and most vulnerable people are given a voice and hope for a better life. Trócaire’s Lenten campaign raises money to support the work of these partners so that many more poor people can be helped. For more information on the campaign visit www.trocaire.org/lent or call 1850 408 408 (0800 912 1200 in the Six Counties)
David O'Hare
Press Officer | Trócaire
Office: 028 9080 8030
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Community Catering Needs You
Cope Galway Community Catering has retained its Q Mark again this year. It is the only community meals delivery service in Ireland to have achieved this level of quality. Older people are provided with daily nutritional & social support. This work is possible only with the help of our team of trained volunteers. Due to growing demand, we are now looking for additional volunteer drivers. Could you commit to One day per week for 2 hours approx.? It is such a rewarding experience. If interested please contact Fiona at 091-700800/700823
or email Communitycatering at copegalway.ie
All Welcome to 2011 Chrism Mass on 21st April 2011
Parishioners from all 39 parishes of the Galway Diocese are invited to join with Bishop Martin Drennan and priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass to be held in Galway Cathedral, at 11:00am on Thursday 21st April.Diocesan Celebration
The Chrism Mass is the largest diocesan celebration held during the year. In this liturgy priests and people gather with the bishop for the blessing of the holy oils that will be used in parishes in the coming year: the Oil of the sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of Chrism.It is a special time to gather as a Diocese - bishop, priests and people to support and pray for one another, to remember and pray for people at home and abroad.
Music at the Mass will be directed by Mr Ray O’Donnell, Diocesan Director of MusicThe blessing and Consecration of Oils
While the Oil of the Sick, and the Oil of the Catechumens are simply “blessed,” the Sacred Chrism is “consecrated”. All the priests present participate in consecration of Chrism by extending their hands toward the vessel containing it as the bishop says the prayer of consecration.Chrism is used at baptisms, confirmations, the ordination of priests and bishops, the consecration of altars and the blessing of churches.
As part of the consecration of Chrism, balsam is poured into the oil, which gives it a sweet smell. This reminds us of the “odour of sanctity” to which we are called.
Renewal of Ordination Vows
During the Chrism Mass the priests of the diocese renew the vows they made at their ordination. As priests gather before the people of the diocese they make their public commitment to the service of God, the Church and its people.
Pieta House, Giving hope to those affected by Suicide
Darkness into Light 5k walk/run Event is on 7th May 2011 at 4.30am (early morning) in Dublin, Galway, Ennis, Co. Clare, Cork, Killarney and LimerickStarting while it’s dark and finishing as dawn is breaking. Join us for this symbolic event to give hope to those affected by Suicide and Self-Harm.
Entry Fee: Adult €25.00, Students/OAPs €15.00.Children under 12 free (but must be accompanied by an adult)
Register on line at Or by post to Pieta House, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
For enquiries, contact Dublin 01 6010000 or Limerick 061 484444
See our web site For details of Darkness into Light 5k event venues
The New Missal
Fr. Patrick O'Donohue has put some resources up on the diocesan website to help us understand the New Missal:Wanted! Volunteer Advocates
The National Advocacy Programme is looking for people who would like to become a volunteer advocate for older people in residential care.The aim is to empower older people in residential care to voice their needs and wishes and assert their rights.
Volunteers must be willing to undergo training and Garda vetting. We are currently recruiting for County Galway. Please contact Anne Harris at
045 988 310 or
anne.harris1 at hse.ie For further information
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, April 15th.Bishop Gerard Clifford addresses 34th annual Cura conference in Athlone
http://www.cura.ieCURA IN GALWAY OPERATE OUT OF THE PASTORAL CENTRE, NEWTOWNSMITH.
"People [nowadays] ... are independent, vocal and confident. However, this does not mean that if a crisis occurs in their life - such as an unplanned pregnancy - it is any easier to manage today than it would have been in previous generations. Cura cares" - Bishop Clifford Cura, the crisis pregnancy agency of the Catholic Church, held its 34th annual conference on 1 and 2 April in Athlone. Bishop Gerard Clifford, President of Cura and Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Armagh, addressed the conference which was attended by 150 Cura members.
The 2011 conference focused on the strategic review and planning process which is currently being undertaken by the agency. The objective of this process is to evaluate how effectively Cura has been delivering support and help to clients facing an unplanned pregnancy; and, to identify ways to improve the agency’s effectiveness in delivering these services to our clients in the future.The process involves three phases: review, planning and implementation. It began in September 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by this October.
This year's annual conference provided an opportunity to present the interim findings to Cura members and it facilitated discussion and feedback which can now inform the ongoing review and planning process.In his conference address Bishop Clifford acknowledged the central role of the counsellors in Cura and thanked them for their work which is offered on a voluntary basis. Throughout the country Cura counsellors provide a range of crisis pregnancy support services, counselling after an abortion services, schools awareness programmes and support to new mothers in professional and caring manner.
Bishop Clifford said, “The spirit of voluntarism within Cura is to be commended. The professionalism, wholehearted commitment and positivity, which exists to help women at a time of crisis, clearly permeate and resonate every aspect of our organisation. Irish society is the better for it.
"Sometimes you, the Cura counsellor, are the only person that a woman facing a crisis pregnancy can turn to - and trust. I believe that the passion you have for your work; your availability, the support you lend to each other, and the security in knowing that what you do in your role in Cura is greatly appreciated, not just by the individual client, but by their family and their friends.
"We live in a changing world where attitudes like independence, self-expression and freedom are very much part of the changing society. People are generally better educated and informed than in previous generations. They are often more secure in their lives, with greater freedom than in the past. They are independent, vocal and confident. However, this does not mean that if a crisis occurs in their life - such as an unplanned pregnancy - it is any easier to manage today than it would have been in previous generations. Cura cares and is here to help anyone affected by a crisis pregnancy."
