17 September 2011

Parish Announcements for Sunday, 18th September 2011


·        The special collection  takes place at all Masses this weekend, 17th-18th September for COPE Galway, the Galway Social Services. COPE is a local Galway charity that provides services to those isolated in the community - including sustenance and social supports for older people, a refuge for women and children affected by domestic violence and accommodation for men and women experiencing homelessness. COPE also runs the Meals on Wheels (Community Catering).



·        Feast days this week:

Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist – Wednesday, 21st September

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) – Friday, 23rd September

Daily Mass is celebrated in Sacred Heart Church from Monday to Friday at 10am.



·        St Joseph’s Young Priests Society is getting started in the parish. This is a good way of praying for vocations to priesthood and fostering a climate favourable to vocations. You are invited to the meeting this Wednesday, 21st September at 7.30pm in the Church rooms in the sacristy area.