Mass intentions for the week ahead 3rd April 2011
Saturday 2nd April
Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Stuart Murphy
Sunday 3rd April, Mothers Day, Laetare Sunday
Laetare Sunday so called from the incipit of the Introit at Mass, "Laetare Jerusalem" ("O be joyful, Jerusalem"), is a name often used to denote the fourth Sunday of the season of Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar. This Sunday is also known as Mothering Sunday, Refreshment Sunday, Mid-Lent Sunday (in French mi-carême), and Rose Sunday (because the golden rose sent by the popes to Catholic sovereigns used to be blessed at this time). The term "Laetare Sunday" is used predominantly, though not exclusively, by Roman Catholics and Anglicans. The word translates from the Latin laetare, singular imperative of laetari to rejoice.
9.30 am Free intention11am Winifred & Philip O'Gorman & Delia Donohue.
12.15 pm John and Tom Devaney and Thomas and Eileen Forde.
6.30 pm Charlie Devlin.
Monday 4th April
10am Catherine Keane and Michael Hannon.
Tuesday 5th April
10am For all the Sick.
Wednesday 6th April
10am John, Margaret and Seamus Salmon.
Thursday 7th April
10am Special Intention 'Maura'
Friday 8th April
10am Michael and Bridget Anderson and deceased members of family.
Saturday 9th April
11am Bridget Coyne (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 6.30 pm 1. Michael and Patricia Conneely and deceased members of the family.
2. Queenie Ward
Sunday 10th April2. Queenie Ward
9.30 am Intention free
11am Jason Dunne
12.15 pm Fred Knight
6.30 pm Intention free
Cardinal Brady urges everyone to read bishops' pastoral response Towards Healing and Renewal
- Towards Healing and Renewal outlines initiatives to enhance the personal, pastoral, spiritual and practical support available to survivors of abuse.
- €10m co-funding over the next five years for Towards Healing, the expanded counselling service for survivors. Opening hours extended this weekend. Statistics and free phone contact numbers for the Republic, Northern Ireland and Britain below.
- Meetings and dialogue between bishops and survivors of abuse to continue.
- Pope Benedict’s 2010 pastoral letter prompts the reflections of over 3,000 people on renewal in the Church in Ireland.
To coincide with the first anniversary of the Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland, Irish bishops have published the pastoral response Towards Healing and Renewal. Copies of this pastoral response are available in parishes across the country and online:
Remember to continue the great support of Trócaire this Lent
On this fourth Sunday in Lent we think of vulnerable mothers overseas who are raising their children against the odds. The inequalities that women and girls face all over the developing world condemn them to a future of poverty. By supporting the Trócaire Lenten campaign you can help them look forward to a better future.
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Local Trócaire event here in Gaillimh
The Keith Finnegan Show will be broadcasting from Kenya on Monday 11th April in association with Trócaire. The object of our visit is to promote the work that Trócaire does in Africa, particularly during this their 38th Lenten Campaign. We will be heading out on Friday to Nairobi; Saturday will be spent visiting and interviewing rural project participants; Sunday we will visit a slum area in Nairobi – the largest slum in the world. In conjunction with our visit we are hoping to fundraise for 1000 solar light lamps which help families save money on fuel and are much safer than open flame lighting. These lifesaving lamps cost €15 euro each• Donations to Trócaire - 1850 408 408, Lenten campaign with Galway Bay FM• or send / drop in to the station – Sandy Road, Galway Thank you so much for your help *********************************************Fionnuala Rabbitt, Producer of 'The Keith Finnegan Show’. Galway Bay FM, Sandy Road, Galway, Office: +353 91 770000 / 770077Email: comments at galwaybayfm.ie
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Westside Community Voices
Westside Community Voices is a singing group set up in our neighbourhood as part of the Community Development Project. We need new members, so come to our meeting on Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm at The Resource Centre (beside the library). It's really informal, no audition, and everyone has a voice. It's a great way to meet people and make friends and enjoy some music and movement.
Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Details: Travel 01 to 06 July for 5 night’s full board in either the Hotel Solitude, or Hotel Agena. Flights from Shannon and transfer's from Galway included. Tax and insurance included.
Special Needs Accommodation - €580.00
Price:
€697.00
2 Bridge Street
Email: Info at fahytravel.ie
Phone:
091 59 47 47
Fax:
091 59 47 59
Looking for an alternative gift for Mother’s Day?
New for 2011
Lough Derg Mother & Daughter Retreat
Friday 20th May
The day will offer an opportunity for mothers and daughters to get to know one another better, in a relaxed and fun manner, as well as enjoying the sanctity of the Island’s peace & space.
Morning Session:
- How well do you know your mother/daughter?
- Communication
- Conflict and forgiveness
- Showing we care
Afternoon Session:
Colour analysis in an informal way and linking it with self-worth and inner beauty. The type of things we need to be reminded of!
Cost: €35 per person which includes boat fare, tea / coffee & scones on arrival and light lunch.
Book now to avoid disappointment at
Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal.
Or telephone 071 9861518 (from the Six Counties 686 32391)
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Climb for Life with NUI, Galway Life Society
Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Derry) on Saturday, May 7th for the annual Hilary McBride Annual Climb for Life at Croagh Patrick to raise awareness of the value of each human life from the moment of conception. Event will start at 9:45, and everyone is welcome. For more details, ring Maria at 087-6217702 or e-mail ilfesoc at socsnuigalway.ie Special Olympics, All Ireland Collection Day- April 15
Help Special Olympics to Change Lives by volunteering for their annual Collection Day on FRIDAY, APRIL 15. To sign up or find out more please visit www.specialolympics.ie/collectionday or text ‘COLLECT’ to 51444. Alternatively contact Lydia at the Connaught regional office on 071-9118320.By giving even an hour or two you will be helping Special Olympics’ sporting heroes.
Help Arthritis IrelandGet Your Joints in Motion is Arthritis Ireland’s sponsored walking challenge for people with arthritis IN AID of people with arthritis. Get Your Joints in Motion is part of a nationwide movement led by Arthritis Ireland to get people walking (2.5k or 5k) to prevent or treat arthritis, whilst raising money to improve the lives of men, women and children living with this disease in Ireland. In 2010 we had over 500 people sign up and walk in the phoenix park. Help us make 2011 our biggest Get Your Joints in Motion ever by registering today!
Walk or jog the Flora Mini Marathon on June 6th in honour of someone you love and help us to control and cure arthritis. Join the Arthritis Ireland Flora Mini Marathon team and help us continue to change the lives of people with arthritis in your community. Who will you do it for this June? Call Louise on 01 6470209 or email
lmoran at arthritisireland.ie today for your FREE pack!
Latin Mass
The next Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Tridentine) will take place in the St. Patrick's Garrison Army Church, Dun Uí Mhaoiliosa, Renmore, on Sunday, April 17th, at 3pm celebrated by Canon Wulfrun Lebocu. Local Contact: John Heneghan, 086- 8530810
Canon Wulfrun is also organising a pilgrimage to Lourdes:
A pilgrimage to Lourdes is organised by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest from 27th to 30th May 2011. It will be led by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature in Rome.Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, St Joseph's House, Graigacurragh, Granagh, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.
Landline: 061-399-396Mobile: 087-691-6285
http://www.institute-christ-king.ie
The importance of the collection for the Holy Places on Good Friday
Archbishop Leonardo Cardinal Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches has written to Bishop Martin Drennan regarding the special collection on Good Friday (April 22) for the Holy Places. Cardinal Sandri would like to draw people's attention to how important this collection is to the Holy Land. The money is not only spent on maintaining religious sights significant to Christians, but it is also spent on providing essential services to Christian Families living in the Holy Land who are suffering as a result of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Bishops’ Council for Education response to Minister Quinn’s announcement concerning the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary SectorThe Council for Education of the Irish Episcopal Conference welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Ruairi Quinn TD, of the appointment of Dr. John Coolahan, Professor Emeritus at NUI Maynooth, as Chairperson of the Advisory Group for the recently announced Forum on School Patronage assisted by Dr. Caroline Hussey, former Registrar and Deputy President of University College Dublin and Ms Fionnuala Kilfeather, former chief executive of the National Parents’ Council – Primary.
In response to the publication of data on Catholic School Patronage by the Department of Education and Skills in August 2010 the Catholic Schools Partnership, which was established by the Irish Episcopal Conference and the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI), has undertaken a detailed process of research and consultation. This has involved further analysis of parental understanding of school patronage, the preparation of a position paper on Catholic schools which will be published next week and on-going consultation within the Church with various stakeholders. The results of this consultation will be analysed at four regional assemblies in June 2011 with representatives from all dioceses.Reflection to Action
Lenten Reflection Day for young adults (aged between 18-35) to take place on Friday 8th April in the Trócaire Offices, Maynooth. Guest speakers to include:
Fr. Peter Mc Verry. To book a place, please phone 01-6293333.
Re-discovering Mercy with Trócaire
Evening course running over 4 Wednesday nights beginning on March 23rd ending April 13th open to all adults interested in exploring the concept of mercy through prayer, scripture reading, reflection and sharing. Course begins in the Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre at 19:30. Please Contact Siobhain on 091-565066 to confirm attendance.New Gospel Choir needs New Members
An energetic and Creative Music Director is looking to start up an exciting Gospel Choir in the diocese, and is looking for new members of all ages, all standards. All are welcome.Contact Sarah Ann on 087-7599571 for more information.
Foyer of Light, Charity & Love
5 day silent Retreat.
Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God...”
Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, April 25th to May 1st 2010
Cost €380
Venue: Esker retreat centre, Athenry
For further information Contact: Helen 086 1678027 / 051 383383
Coming up in Croí Nua
LECTURE SERIES CONCLUDES: 8.00p.m.
Wednesday April 6th “Free to deal with suicide” – DANNY CLEARY AND MARIE WHYTE
BOOKING HIGHLY ADVISED
LENTEN PROGRAMME CONTINUES
Saturday April 9th and Sunday April 10th - Marjo Oostorhoff (Contact (027)60223 or (086)8787040
Saturday April 16th, 10.00 – 4.30p.m. THE GREAT WEEK – Sr. Maire Hickey O.S.B. Abbess of Kylemore Abbey
Monday 18th April 8.00p.m. Service of Reconciliation.
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway.
Tel (091) 520 960 or 087 6833195
Email: croinuacentre at eircom.net
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