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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).
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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.
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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.