24 September 2011

Parish Announcements for Sunday, 25th September 2011

·        Last week’s special collection for COPE, the Galway social services, raised €800. Thank you for your generosity.

·        Feast days this week include:

St Vincent de Paul – Tuesday, 27th September

Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels – Thursday, 29th September

St Thérèse of Lisieux – Saturday, 1st October

·        Some pupils of Scoil Bhríde are considering joining the Altar Servers in Sacred Heart Church. If parishioners who are pupils of other schools would like to join, please speak to Fr Hugh. You will be given a consent form for parents to sign, with a leaflet detailing the parish’s child protection policies. It is a great privilege to serve Mass and a chance to grow in appreciation of the Mass. More details to follow.

·        The Months Mind Mass for the late Dónal Morkan  of Ashe Road, Shantalla, will take place this coming Saturday, 1st October at 11am.

·        Please pray for those who died during the week:

-         John Halloran, Clifden. Father of Patrick Halloran, Claremont.

-         Sarah Griffin, Mincloon. Her funeral was held in Knocknacarra Church.

-         Sr Martha Kerrigan, Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill. Sister of Bridie Finn, Claremont.