Newsletter, May 30th 2010.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 30th May 2010.


Saturday 29th May

Vigil Mass 7.30pm Kathleen O'Neill

Sunday 30th May Trinity Sunday

9.30 am Jack, Anna and John Nestor and

Fr. Bill Pilkington

11 am Francis Boylan and Michael and Luke Donnellan

12.15 pm Bernie Donovan and Patrick O'Neill and

deceased members of O'Neill family.

6.30 pm Volodia Alarcon

Monday 1st June

10 am Free Intention

Tuesday 2nd June

10am For all the Sick

Wednesday 3rd June

10 am Free Intention

Thursday 4th June

10am Aidan Gillanders and Peter Conneely

Friday 5th June

10am Free Intention

7.30 pm Patrick Holland

Saturday 6th June

11am Johnny Murphy (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Peg and John McMahon and

William Lambe

Sunday 7th June Feast of Corpus Christi

9.30 am Angela and Paddy Feeney and

deceased members of Feeney and Carpenter

families.

11 am Edmond Toner

12.15 pm Margaret and Patrick Conway and

Jack and Joan Eslin (living 25th Wedding Anniversary)

6.30 pm Tony Frawley


Saints of the Week.

June 1st, St. Justin was born in The Holy Land and settled in Rome. He became a Christian and is remembered for his defence of Christian belief and practice. He was martyred around the year 65.

June 2nd, Ss Marcellinus and Peter were Roman clergy and were martyred under the emperor Diocletian in 303.

June 4th, Ss Charles Lwanga and companions were twenty two Ugandan youths martyred for their faith between 1885 and 1887.

June 5th, St. Boniface lived from 673 to 754. He was born in Crediton in Devonshire and educated in monastery schools in England. He went as a missionary to Germany, and founded monasteries in Bavaria, including Fulda in 735.

The Irish Calendar in June.

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The Pope’s Intentions for June.

General: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death.

Mission: That the churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non – Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.

Good News! Ordination!

Please pray for Rev. Patrick O' Donohue who was with us as a deacon last summer. Patrick will be ordained priest on Sunday 6th June (Corpus Christi) in the church of Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna by Bishop Martin Drennan.

First Friday.

Friday next is the First Friday of June. Monsignor Malachy will be doing his calls on Friday, and Father David on Thursday Afternoon and Friday Morning.

There will be two Masses on Friday, the usual 10 AM Mass, and an Evening Mass at 7:30 with Benediction.

Thank You.

Thank you for your contributions for the recent second collection for the Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund which came to €600.

Corpus Christi and


International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

Next Sunday is The Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It marks the beginning throughout Ireland of the preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2012 which will be held in Dublin. There will be a second collection at all Masses to help with the costs of hosting the Congress.

The main website is to be found at:

http://www.iec2012.ie/

Other resources are to be found in the following locations -

http://www.galwaydiocese.ie/documents/EucharisticCongressGEC.pdf

http://www.iec2012.ie/E-Congress/April-2010/resources.html

http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway


Support Life!

NUIG Life Society will be hosting a baby shower for all expecting mothers in Galway on Thursday, the 3rd of June 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn, National University of Ireland Galway. Everyone is invited to join us in this celebration of life. Attached are invitations that can be distributed in your parish, printed in the bulletin, or posted at the entrance of your church. Please contact us if you need any more information at :

lifesoc at socs.nuigalway.ie

087-6217702.

Go raibh míle maith agat!


St. Anthony’s Novena 2010

Franciscan Abbey Church, Galway

Saturday 5th- Sunday 13th June

Novena Mass each day

10:30am and 7:30pm

Sunday 12:30pm

Novena Theme:

“Finding God in the everyday”

Bishop Drennan will explore the Gospel readings

for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (week end of 5th & 6th June).

Date: Monday 31st May,2010.

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Venue: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith.


Important Information from Breast Check.

Breast Check is now offering free breast X-rays (mammograms) to women aged 50 to 64 years in Galway city. Women will receive an appointment by post to attend the Breast Check Unit in Galway (located at the back of University Hospital Galway).

Breast Check aims to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage. Breast Check encourages all eligible women (aged 50 to 64) to make sure their name is on the Breast Check register by calling Free phone 1800 45 45 55 or visiting
http://www.breastcheck.ie/

Youth Mass.

Young people from the parishes around South Galway have requested a special Youth Mass which will take place in St. Colman’s church, Gort on Sunday May 30th at 7pm. As this unique celebration is being organized by a group of young people themselves, it promises to be a very special event with good music and other opportunities to become involved. All young people, especially those preparing for either junior or leaving certificate examinations are welcome to check it out. It offers a rare chance to chill out and take part or not, insofar as you are comfortable. For more info, call Luisa at 087-7652858

Rosary for May.

For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.

St. Josephs Young Priests Society.

The Annual Mass of the Society will be celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan

in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, on Sunday 30th May 2010 at 3 pm.

In this “Year of the Priest” all are welcome to join in prayer at this Mass for our priests,

Seminarians, and an increase in vocations.

Pilgrimages.

1. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.

2. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.

Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.

3. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.

Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/

Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.

4. Lough Derg, three Day Retreat, bus leaving Renmore Church at 7:30 am on Friday, June 11th, returning on Sunday, June 13th. Cost €95, various pick up points along the way. For more information phone: Renmore Parish Office, 091- 769339 (9 am to Midday, Monday to Friday), 091- 753763, 086- 4073192

Kids Corner.

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Knocknacarra Novena and Triduum in St. Mary's through the intercession of Our Lady of Galway.

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Newsletter, May 23rd 2010.

PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 23RD 2010.

“ The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era in the dispensation of the mystery- the age of the Church, during which Christ manifests, makes present and communicates his work of salvation through the liturgy of his church ‘until he comes’ ”

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1076)

Reflection adapted from Sunday thoughts.com, copyright, Fr. Martin Tierney, who died recently.


"You asked for my hands


That you might use them for your purpose.


I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them For the work was hard.


You asked for my eyes


To see the pain of poverty.


I closed them for I did not want to see. "

People who are to be sent out need someone to send them; they need a message to take; they need a power and an authority to back their message; they need someone to whom they may turn when they are in doubt and in difficulty. Without Jesus, the Church has no message, no power, no support. As baptised people we have a mandate to make Jesus known and loved.



Mass intentions for the week ahead, 23rd May 2010.

Saturday 22nd May

11.00 am Barbara McGrath (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Bill and Bridget McComiskey

and Pat, Brendan and Liam Gearoid McComiskey.

Pray at all Masses for Nora Ward.

Sunday 23rd May

9.30 am Mildred Morris and Marie Kyle

11am Ann Mongan and deceased members of

Mongan and McDonagh families.

12.15 pm Patrick Burke and Joseph Conneely

6.30 pm Patrick and Margaret Shaughnessy and

Pat, John and Jerry Shaughnessy.

Monday 24th May

10 am Bridget Molloy

Tuesday 25th May

10am For all the Sick

Wednesday 26th May

10 am Special Intention

Thursday 27th May

10 am Mary and Thomas Welby and

Maureen Milton

Friday 28th May

10 am Hubert and Mary Heavey and

deceased members of the Heavey family

Saturday 29th May

7.30 pm Kathleen O'Neill

Sunday 30th May

9.30 am Jack, Anna & John Nestor and Fr. Bill Pilkington

11 am Francis Boylan and Michael & Luke Donnellan

12.15 pm 1.Bernie Donovan and Patrick O'Neill and

deceased members of the O'Neill family.

6.30 pm Volodia Alarcon.



Please pray for the repose of the souls of the following this week:

Sharon Mackey, The Claddagh and Rosmuc.

Frank Lawless, Moyola Park.

Fr. Martin O’Connor, Retired Priest of the Diocese.

Mai Reape, Snipe Lawn and Ballina.

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)

The annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock led by Bishop Martin Drennan takes place this Sunday, May 23rd. There will be the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 2:30, followed by the Pilgrimage Mass and the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction followed by the Rosary Procession.

A bus will be leaving:


Bushy Park, St. James’ Church, at 11.


The Cathedral Car Park at 11:15.


Renmore, St. Oliver Plunkett Church at 11:30.


Saints of the Week.

St. Bede, 673- 735, Monk of Jarrow, historian and biblical commentator. He is the patron of scholars.

Pope St. Gregory VII, 1028- 1085, Hildebrand of Tuscany, was a Cluniac monk in Rome who, on becoming Pope, worked for reform, and died in exile at Salerno.

St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, 1566- 1607, a Carmelite in Florence, offered her life for the spiritual renewal of the Church.

St. Philip Neri, 1515- 1595, known as ‘the cheerful saint’ because of his apparent joy, was born in Florence but spent most of his life in Rome, where he founded the Congregation of the Oratory to foster good preaching and to promote holiness of priestly life.

St. Augustine of Canterbury was a monk in Rome when sent by Pope Gregory the Great to preach to the English. He set up his see in Canterbury and had much success in converting the south of England.


Kids Corner.

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Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady last Monday, May 17th, on the publication today of the


Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

I welcome the publication today of the Second Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI). I want to thank the members of the Board and the National Office of the NBSCCCI for their outstanding dedication, professionalism and commitment in supporting the sincere desire of Bishops and leaders of Religious Congregations to become exemplars of best practice in safeguarding children. I also want to thank them for holding us to account and for pointing out frankly and constructively those areas of policy, practice or attitude which require corrective action or further development. This has been a year of extraordinary challenge for the NBSCCCI with the publication of the Ryan Report and Murphy Report which made exceptional demands on the members and staff of the Board and the National Office.

I hope today’s Report will help to reassure everyone that while important challenges remain, the Catholic Church in Ireland has come a long way in addressing the failings of the past. I welcome in particular the Report’s two clear conclusions: "Firstly, that children should be safer today within the Church than they once were. Secondly, those that seek to harm children should feel much less secure."

I also welcome the news that 2,356 individuals have been trained and are now acting as child safeguarding representatives in Parishes across the country, with coverage of all Parishes to be achieved in the coming months. This represents an extraordinary achievement by any standard and is a remarkable example of lay participation in the life and ministry of the Church. I want to thank all those who give of their time, talent and expertise in safeguarding children. Building whole communities that actively keep children safe, together with effective structures of accountability and transparency, is the key to the future of child safeguarding within the Church and, indeed, within society as a whole. Each one of us has to take responsibility for keeping children safe and for addressing the attitudes and practices which had such tragic consequences for so many children in the past.

There is no room for complacency. The tragic experience of the past reminds us that constant vigilance is needed as well as full adherence to robust, comprehensive and ongoing systems of accountability. As Pope Benedict XVI said to the Bishops in his Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, "Only decisive action carried out with complete honesty and transparency will restore the respect and good will of the Irish people towards the Church to which we have consecrated our lives. This must arise, first and foremost, from your own self-examination, inner purification and spiritual renewal."

The Sacred Heart Church is fully compliant with Child Protection Procedures and we have trained safeguarding representatives.

The full text of Cardinal Brady’s statement can be read here:

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/media-centre/press-release-archive/71-press-release-archive-2010/1917-17-may-2010-statement-by-cardinal-sean-brady-on-the-publication-today-of-the-annual-report-of-the-national-board-for-safeguarding-children-in-the-catholic-church-in-ireland-

Youth Mass.

Young people from the parishes around South Galway have requested a special Youth Mass which will take place in St. Colman’s church, Gort on Sunday May 30th at 7pm. As this unique celebration is being organized by a group of young people themselves, it promises to be a very special event with good music and other opportunities to become involved. All young people, especially those preparing for either junior or leaving certificate examinations are welcome to check it out. It offers a rare chance to chill out and take part or not, insofar as you are comfortable. For more info, call Luisa at 087-7652858

Rosary for May.

For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.

CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP.

Hosted by ‘Gather Music Project’

When: Saturday 29th May

Where: Bearna Church

Time; 2.30 – 6.45pm

(with option to remain to sing at 7.30pm vigil mass)

Cost €20 Booking essential

(to ensure sufficient copies of music).

Dee Newell 087-2050577

Fr. Frankie Lee, 086-8308865


St. Josephs Young Priests Society.

The Annual Mass of the Society will be celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan

in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, on Sunday 30th May 2010 at 3 pm.

In this “Year of the Priest” all are welcome to join in prayer at this Mass for our priests,

Seminarians, and an increase in vocations.

Diploma in Spiritual Direction.

This 2 year course will begin in Galway in September 2010. It is a

Non-residential course consisting of 7 weekends in each of two years,

2010 – 2012. For more information contact John Humphreys, S.J.

On 086-1055584 or jhumphreys at jesuit.ie

Pilgrimages.

A. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.

B. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.
Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.

C. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.

Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/

Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.

D. Lough Derg, three Day Retreat, bus leaving Renmore Church at 7:30 am on Friday, June 11th, returning on Sunday, June 13th. Cost €95, various pick up points along the way. For more information phone: Renmore Parish Office, 091- 769339 (9 am to Midday, Monday to Friday), 091- 753763, 086- 4073192.

E. The 4th National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday, September 12th 2010. Full details on poster on Church notice board. Has your parish organised a bus? Further information and to download a copy of our newsletter please visit our website

www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com

or ask your grandchildren to help you.

Catholic Grandparents Association, The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo. Tel: 098 24877.


International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

The preliminary preparations for the have begun and there are now online resources available.
The main website is to be found at:

http://www.iec2012.ie/

Other resources are to be found in the following locations -

http://www.galwaydiocese.ie/documents/EucharisticCongressGEC.pdf

http://www.iec2012.ie/E-Congress/April-2010/resources.html

http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway

News Items, May 18th 2010.

Irish Calendar in May.

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COMING UP IN CROÍ NUA.

DRINKING FROM OUR CELTIC WELLS


Day of reflection and song around our Celtic spirituality

Deirdre Ni Chinneide

Saturday 29th, May 10.00a.m.- 4.30p.m.

CROI NUA
TAYLOR’S HILL
(091) 520960
(087) 6833195
http://www.croinua.com/
Email: croinuacentre at eircom.net

Croí Nua Spirituality Centre is run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, and is situated on Rosary Lane in Taylors Hill, opposite the entrance to the Dominican Convent Primary and Secondary School. The no. 2 bus passes by the gate.

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The Pope's Intentions for May... something for you to think about and include in your prayers.
 
 
 

 
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Coming up this Saturday.... May 22nd.
 
 

                                          
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             Kids Corner for Ascension Day.

 
                                                    
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Newsletter, May 16th 2010.

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 16th May 2010.


Saturday 15th May

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm 1. Ellen and John Delargy

and deceased members of Delargy family.

2. Rita O'Connor, Corrib Park.

Sunday, 16th May Ascension Day/
National Famine Commemoration Day/
World Communications Day.

9.30 am Free Intention

11 am Free Intention

12.15 pm 1. Dave Coen

2. Peter and Mary Hehir and family.

6.30pm Free Intention.

Monday, 17th May

10 am Owen and Cecilia Kenny

Tuesday, 18th May

10 am Sick and

deceased members of Devaney family and Una Corcoran.

Wednesday, 19th May

10 am Bridie Whelan

5.30 pm Indian Community Mass

Thursday 20th May

10 am Tommy and Anne Kavanagh

Friday 21st May

10 am Mary and Andrew Keady

Saturday 22nd May
11 am Barbara McGrath (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Bill & Bridget McComiskey

and Pat, Brendan and Liam Gearoid McComiskey.

Sunday 23rd May Pentecost Sunday

9.30 am Mildred Morris

11am Ann Mongan and deceased members

of Mongan and McDonagh families.

12.15 pm 1. Patrick Burke 2. Joseph Conneely

6.30 pm Patrick and Margaret Shaughnessy and

Pat, John and Jerry Shaughnessy.


World Communications Day 2010

This Sunday, 16 May, is the 44th World Communications Day and the theme of Pope Benedict XVI's message for 2010 is "The priest and pastoral ministry in a digital world: new media at the service of the Word."
The theme of this year’s message coincides with the Church’s universal celebration of the Year for Priests. The message focuses attention on the important pastoral area of digital communications in which Pope Benedict says: “priests can discover new possibilities for carrying out their ministry to and for the Word of God”.

The full text of the Pope’s message for World Communications Day is available as part of a special feature on

http://www.catholicbishops.ie./

The web feature also includes:

Video introduction and reflection on the Pope's message by Bishop John McAreavey, Co-Chair of the Bishops' Council for Communications;

Articles on Church communications from the May issue of Intercom magazine;

Details of previous World Communications Day themes.


Statement of the Irish Bishops for the occasion of the National Famine Commemoration Day.

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/

Sunday 16th May 2010 - You will be my Witnesses (Acts 1:8).

As the country holds the second National Famine Commemoration Day, we are confronted by the shocking reality that more than one billion people on the planet are victims of hunger. Remembering the millions who died or were forced to emigrate at the time of the Irish Famine brings to mind that almost one in six of the world’s people does not have enough food to eat today. On this Ascension Day we hear the words of Jesus: “You will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). As witnesses to Christ’s love we are challenged to ‘feed the hungry’ and to give concrete expression to Christ’s deep concern for the poor.

In his recent encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, Pope Benedict XVI pointed out that the elimination of world hunger has become a requirement for safeguarding the peace and stability of the planet. It is necessary, wrote the Holy Father, ‘to cultivate a public conscience that considers food and access to water as universal rights of all human beings, without distinction or discrimination’.

In September 2010 world leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York to assess progress in implementing the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Included in the first of these is an international determination to reduce by half the number of people living in hunger by the year 2015. Agencies like Trócaire are actively engaged in the MDG process. The Irish government made a special commitment to pursue this target particularly in the light of our national experience of famine. As we urge other developed countries to meet their commitments on development aid, fair trade and the relief of debt, we too must fulfil our responsibilities in these areas. We owe it to those who suffered at the time of the Irish Famine to stand in solidarity with the hungry of today.



Music by Carmel Dempsey from Craughwell.

Carmel is available for church music for wedding ceremonies or funeral services, is available during the day and at short notice.

She is a vocalist/ keyboard player and has a wide repertoire of religious music.

Contact Carmel at : 086 8137104

www.carmeldempsey.com

CONGRATULATIONS.

Congratulations to the boys and girls of Scoil Bhríde who received to their Confirmation in our church on Friday. We’d like to thank their teachers, parents, assistants, the choir, and all who helped prepare them in any way.

Youth Mass.

Young people from the parishes around South Galway have requested a special Youth Mass which will take place in St. Colman’s church, Gort on Sunday May 30th at 7pm. As this unique celebration is being organized by a group of young people themselves, it promises to be a very special event with good music and other opportunities to become involved. All young people, especially those preparing for either junior or leaving certificate examinations are welcome to check it out. It offers a rare chance to chill out and take part or not, insofar as you are comfortable. For more info, call Luisa at 087-7652858

Rosary for May.

For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.

Burren Slow Food Festival on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of May in The Pavillion Theatre Lisdoonvarna. Great family fun, over 50 market food and craft stalls, all day BBQ, celebrity chef demos, and childrens workshops. Bring the picnic blanket, plenty of food and fun. For more info, see

http://www.slowfoodclare.com/

Slow Food is a voluntary,

not-for-profit worldwide organization, promoting ethically produced and locally sourced foods.


CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP.

Hosted by ‘Gather Music Project’

When: Saturday 29th May

Where: Bearna Church

Time; 2.30 – 6.45pm

(with option to remain to sing at 7.30pm vigil mass)

Cost €20 Booking essential

(to ensure sufficient copies of music).

Dee Newell 087-2050577

Fr. Frankie Lee, 086-8308865


St. Josephs Young Priests Society.

The Annual Mass of the Society will be celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan

in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, on Sunday 30th May 2010 at 3 pm.

In this “Year of the Priest” all are welcome to join in prayer at this Mass for our priests,

Seminarians, and an increase in vocations.

Hundreds to Take to the Streets of Galway for Console Suicide Memorial Walk.

Console is calling on families, friends, work colleagues to take to the streets of Galway for the 2010 Console Memorial Walk in aid of the suicide bereaved.

The charity is hoping that people from every corner of Galway will seize the opportunity to take part in the 6.5 kilometre challenge and help raise funds for families whose lives have been torn apart as a result of the loss of a loved one to suicide.

The Walk entitled “Walking in Memory of Our Loved Ones” takes place on Sunday 16th May at 2.30 pm against the backdrop of Galway Bay. The starting point is at the Claddagh Hall and the route leads right up to Blackrock and back around to the Claddagh Hall, where weary walkers can enjoy celebratory refreshments. We are badly in need of funding and this is YOUR opportunity to help keep the counselling service operating to its full potential. For sponsorship pack or indeed to make a donation please phone

Margaret on 091 480080 or 087 7978130

http://www.console.ie/

Pilgrimages.

A. The annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock led by Bishop Martin Drennan takes place on May 23rd. There will be the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 2:30, followed by the Pilgrimage Mass and the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction followed by the Rosary Procession. For more information contact Monsignor Malachy or Father David or the Pilgrimage Organiser, Fr. Seán Kilcoyne, Bon Secours Hospital, Renmore.

T: 091- 764765/ 087- 2359576.

B. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.

C. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.

Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.

D. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.

Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/
Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.

E. Lough Derg, three Day Retreat, bus leaving Renmore Church at 7:30 am on Friday, June 11th, returning on Sunday, June 13th. Cost €95, various pick up points along the way. For more information phone: Renmore Parish Office, 091- 769339 (9 am to Midday, Monday to Friday), 091- 753763, 086- 4073192.

International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

The preliminary preparations for the have begun and there are now online resources available.

The main website is to be found at:

http://www.iec2012.ie/

Other resources are to be found in the following locations -

http://www.galwaydiocese.ie/documents/EucharisticCongressGEC.pdf

http://www.iec2012.ie/E-Congress/April-2010/resources.html

http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway

Diploma in Spiritual Direction.

This 2 year course will begin in Galway in September 2010. It is a

Non-residential course consisting of 7 weekends in each of two years,

2010 – 2012. For more information contact John Humphreys, S.J.

On 086-1055584 or jhumphreys@jesuit.ie

Newsletter, May 9th 2010.

Sympathies.

Your prayers are asked this evening for the repose of the souls of the following:

1. Joe Gurry, (in his 102nd year), 150 Laurel Park. Joe's remains will leave his home at 7:30 on Sunday, May 9th, for our church. His Funeral Mass will be on Monday, May 10th, at 11:00 followed by burial in Taghmaconnell, Ballinasloe.

2. John Murphy, 4 Davis Road. John's remains will leave O'Flaherty's Home, Munster Avenue, at 7:30 on Monday, May 10th, for our church. His Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, May 11th, at 11:00 followed by burial in Rahoon Cemetery.

'We shall be saved by his life' (Romans.)

Mass intentions for the week ahead, 9th May 2010.


Saturday 8th May 11am Delia Donohue (Months Mind Mass)

12 noon Gerard Mongan (Months Mind Mass)

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm 1. Michael and Patricia Conneely

and deceased members of the family.

2. Peter and Desmond Ryan

Sunday 9th May 9.30 am Robert Mooney

11am Willie and Bridie Keane

12.15 pm 1. Bridget Conneely and Ted and Esther Francis

2. Fred Knight

6.30 pm Joseph O'Brien

Monday 10th May 10 am Free Intention

Tuesday 11th May 10 am Free Intention

No Morning Mass on Wednesday 12th May,


Owing to Annual Priest’s Retreat in Knock.

Thursday 13th May 10 am Free Intention

Friday 14th May 10 am Maureen Kennedy

11 am Confirmation - Scoil Bhride, Shantalla.

Saturday 15th May

Vigil Mass 7.30 pm 1. Ellen and John Delargey and

deceased members of the Delargey family.

2. Rita O'Connor, Corrib Park.

Sunday 16th May 9.30 am Free Mass intention

11 am Free Mass intention

12.15 pm 1. Dave Coen

2. Peter and Mary Hehir and family.

6.30 pm Free Mass Intention.


Positive Mental Health Awareness.

A information evening on developing Positive Mental Health Awareness and Stress Management will be held in the Menlo Park Hotel on Monday May 10th at 8.00 pm.

The facilitator will be Nicole Morley, Community Developmental Officer with the H.S.E.
Admission Free. Tea/ Coffee available.

Rosary for May.

For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.

St. Josephs Young Priests Society.

The Annual Mass of the Society will be celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan

in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, on Sunday 30th May 2010 at 3 pm.

In this “Year of the Priest” all are welcome to join in prayer at this Mass for our priests,

Seminarians, and an increase in vocations.


Hundreds to Take to the Streets of Galway for Console Suicide Memorial Walk.

Console is calling on families, friends, work colleagues to take to the streets of Galway for the 2010 Console Memorial Walk in aid of the suicide bereaved.

The charity is hoping that people from every corner of Galway will seize the opportunity to take part in the 6.5 kilometre challenge and help raise funds for families whose lives have been torn apart as a result of the loss of a loved one to suicide.

The Walk entitled “Walking in Memory of Our Loved Ones” takes place on Sunday 16th May at 2.30 pm against the backdrop of Galway Bay. The starting point is at the Claddagh Hall and the route leads right up to Blackrock and back around to the Claddagh Hall, where weary walkers can enjoy celebratory refreshments. We are badly in need of funding and this is YOUR opportunity to help keep the counselling service operating to its full potential. For sponsorship pack or indeed to make a donation please phone

Margaret on 091 480080 or 087 7978130

http://www.console.ie/

Pilgrimages.

A. The annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock led by Bishop Martin Drennan takes place on May 23rd. There will be the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 2:30, followed by the Pilgrimage Mass and the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction followed by the Rosary Procession. For more information contact Monsignor Malachy or Father David or the Pilgrimage Organiser, Fr. Seán Kilcoyne, Bon Secours Hospital, Renmore.

T: 091- 764765/ 087- 2359576.

B. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.

C. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.

Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.

D. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.

Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/

Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.

Lough Derg offers the gift of hope for 2010.

Saturday 1 May sees the start of the ‘One Day Retreats’ at the Lough Derg pilgrimage site in Co Donegal. Lough Derg offers an exciting and varied programme of events for its 2010 season. As in previous years one day retreats are complemented by Three Day Pilgrimages, Quiet Days, Day for Families along with Confirmation and School Retreats and the “Life’s Journey” Series of Workshops.
Welcoming the opening of the 2010 Lough Derg season Bishop Joseph Duffy, Bishop of Clogher, said “Lough Derg is a special place of peace and personal challenge, renowned in Irish Christian tradition since the time of St Patrick. In former times the emphasis of the Lough Derg pilgrimage was more on physical penance and hardship. Today pilgrims see it as a grace-filled opportunity away from the stress and busyness of modern life.”

A special feature on Lough Derg is now available on

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/

including:

• A video interview with Bishop Joseph Duffy, Bishop of Clogher, about the significance of Lough Derg for Christians throughout history, and its enduring appeal to pilgrims today

• Historical information about Lough Derg

• Details of the pilgrimage

• A full programme of events at Lough Derg for the 2010 season

Bishop Duffy continued “Lough Derg identifies itself with the universal mission of the Church in our divided society, while remaining very much part of our society. The Lough Derg experience exemplifies the healing and liberating work of the Church which we all agree is very much needed at the present time. As a pilgrimage Lough Derg reminds us that we are all members of a community, searching for peace and reconciliation in our lives.”

http://www.loughderg.org/

International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

The preliminary preparations for the have begun and there are now online resources available.

The main website is to be found at:

http://www.iec2012.ie/

Other resources are to be found in the following locations -

http://www.galwaydiocese.ie/documents/EucharisticCongressGEC.pdf

http://www.iec2012.ie/E-Congress/April-2010/resources.html

http://www.google.com/profiles/bhgalway


Latin Mass.

http://www.latinmassireland.org/

Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora Diocese: Saturday, 15 May – 12 NOON Mass, Garrison Chapel, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway. Celebrant: Rev Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS


Diploma in Spiritual Direction.

This 2 year course will begin in Galway in September 2010. It is a

Non-residential course consisting of 7 weekends in each of two years,

2010 – 2012. For more information contact John Humphreys, S.J.

On 086-1055584 or jhumphreys@jesuit.ie

Kids Corner.

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Copyright:

http://www.sermons4kids.com/

Positive Mental Health Awareness.

A information evening on developing Positive Mental Health Awareness and Stress Management will be held in the Menlo Park Hotel on Monday May 10th at 8.00 pm.
The facilitator will be Nicole Morley, Community Developmental Officer with the H.S.E.

Admission Free. Tea/ Coffee available.

Do you care about the impact of depression?

Want to make a real difference in the lives of others? Give just four hours to Aware this year:
Help organise a summer Walk 4 Aware
in your local area on Sunday May 9th
All funds raised through participant sponsorship
will go towards the maintenance and development
of Aware’s depression support, information and education services.
Contact: Oliver Smith, Aware
Tel: 01 661 7211
Email: fundraising at aware.ie

http://www.aware.ie/

loCall 1890 303 302

News Items, May 4th 2010.

1. The 16th Annual Table Quiz in aid of Fr. Seán Murphy's Salesian Missions and Poverty Relief in Africa takes place tonight, Tuesday, May 4th, at 8:30 in The Westwood Hotel. Tables of 4 are €40, and there are lots of team and table prizes, and a monster raffle. Your help is needed more than ever. Donations, Table Sponsors, Raffle Prizes will be very welcome. Please support generously.
Organiser: Tom Murphy, Grafton House, 27 Upper Newcastle.
T: 091- 522125.

2. For the month of May, the Month of Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited every evening at the Grotto at Elm Park Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, at 7:00. All are welcome.

3. Congratulations to the boys and girls of Scoil Bhríde who received their First Holy Communion in our church on Saturday. May God bless their parents, families, teachers, helpers and all who took care of the Do this in Memory of Me Programme.

4. Please pray for the repose of the souls of the following who have died recently:

Una Newell, Lower Salthill.
Mary Kelly, New Road.
Barbara McGrath, Inishannagh Park.
Delia Donohoe, Inishannagh Park, for whom a Months Mind Mass will be offered in our church next Saturday, May 8th, at 11.
Gerard Mongan, Rockfield Park, for whom a Months Mind Mass will be offered in our church next Saturday, May 8th, at 12 Noon.
Oliver Forde, Tuam, the brother of John Forde, Laurel Park.


'If we die with Christ, we shall live with him, and if we are faithful to the end, we shall reign with him'.
(2 Timothy 2:11b-12a)