Update 30th May

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Sunday Mass Times

7:30pm Vigil of  Sunday & Eve of Holy Day

9:30am & 11:30am Sunday & Holy Days

                                                

Weekday Mass Times

Monday To Saturday 10:00am

Friday evenings only 7:30pm

Baptisms

Sundays at 12:30pm (two weeks notice required)

Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:25am. to 11:00am & 7:00pm to 7:20pm

First Friday before all Masses

Marriages

Minimum 3 Months Notice

Parish Contact Numbers

Rev.Gerry Hanly P.P. 071 966 2218

Rev.John Coughlan C.C. 071 966 2012

Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643 - 9:30am to 12:30pm.

24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643

Parish e:mail stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Deadline for Newsletter notices is 12.00 pm Thursday.

All notices to be left in to the Parish Office located at the Sacristy.

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A Student’s Prayer

Creator of all things,

Guide me so I fulfil your plans for me and that I may find my role in life.

Give me a keen understanding, a retentive memory, and the ability to grasp things

correctly and fundamentally. Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations

and the ability to express myself with thoroughness and charm.

Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in the completion.

I ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

We keep all those from our Parish  preparing for Leaving and 

Junior Certificate in our prayers over the next few weeks.

Eucharistic Ministers For 6th / 7th:

7.30pm: Keith Suffin, Pat Taylor, Michael Brennan, Maura Clarke

9.30am: Laura Tighe, Kathleen Brennan, Andrew Carr

11.30am:  Eamon Mullen, Betty McDermott, Nora Mc Donagh, Pamela Nutley

Readers For 6th / 7th:

7.30pm:  Evelyn O’ Donnell

9:30am:  Maura O’Farrell

11.30am:  Noel Scally

First Friday on 5th June. Confessions before all Masses.

Communion Calls:

Fr. Gerry will make his Communion Calls on Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June.

Fr. John will make his Communion Calls on Tuesday 2nd June.

Corpus Christi Procession:  

Sunday next is the Feast of Corpus Christi Procession will take place after the 11.30am Mass. Route is going out the Main Gate , right on Carrick Road, over by the Grotto, up Marian Road and left into Church View. Benediction will be celebrated at the Green Area at Church View. Weather permitting we will have a community gathering for a hour on two with a cuppa and chat and bouncy castle and slide for the young people.

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Masses

Monday: 10.00am Michael Hannon
Tuesday: 10.00am John and Catherine Wynne and Deceased Family
Wednesday: 10.00am Bertie Tansey and The Deceased Members of the Tansey Family
Thursday: 10.00am Andrew Mc Crann
Friday: 10.00am : 7.30pm Mary Roddy, Paddy McGarry and The Deceased Family Members : Jack and Kathleen Morris: James and Irene Murren : Eilish Furey : The Deceased Members of the O’Connor Family
Saturday: 10.00am Paddy Hayden (Months Mind)
Saturday Vigil: 7.30pm John Bohan
Sunday: 9.30am Maisie Lyons (1st Anniversary) : 11.30am Mary Brennan and Peter Dwyer

Adoration:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is spreading to parishes all over Ireland.
Why? A speaker will supply the answer.
God Calling! Have you got one hour in the week to spare?
Adoration Renewal in the parish on weekend of Sunday 14th June.

Sunflower:
The Annual Sunflower in Aid of the Mayo / Roscommon Hospice will take place in Boyle on Friday June 5th. The proceeds go towards  the local palliative care service. Your continued support would be much appreciated.

Multiple healthcare positions are now available on Community Employment: Healthcare Projects throughout Co. Roscommon as follows:
•  Brothers of Charity Roscommon – Programme Assistants
•  Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group – Homecare Support Workers
•  Western Alzheimer’s – Care Assistants:
•  Contact Roscommon CE Healthcare Projects for details and application form.  Phone: (087) 127 2840  Email:  roscommon.ce@gmail.com

Fr Flanagan Mass - Ballymoe:
Bishop Jones will say Mass to celebrate the closing of the Cause for Fr Edward Flanagan (founder of Boys Town) on Thursday 18th June at 7.00pm in St Croan’s Church, Ballymoe.  On the same day, Bishop Doran will be attending a Mass near Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska also to celebrate the closing of the Cause.

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Family Life Centre, Boyle

Phone 071 9663000 - Charity No: 6942

 www.facebook.com/flcboyle - www.familylifecentre.ie

e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie - www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle

COMMON SENSE PARENTING

This is a skill-based parenting programme that teaches parents practical and effective

ways to increase their children’s positive behaviour, decrease negative behaviours and

teach children appropriate alternative behaviours. Please register your interest at the Centre.

Starting on Tuesday 26th May from 10am-12.30pm or Wednesday 27th May  from 

7.30pm-9.30pm. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). 

Cost: €15 to cover the cost of the book.

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED

Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions.

One to one and group support available.  Please contact the Centre for more information.

Next meeting Monday June 8th at 8pm.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Appointments available Monday to Friday, day and evening. 

The cost is on a sliding scale and is negotiable. 

Please contact Marie on 0719663000 or Maura on 0719663841. 

All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN!

There is a clothing bank outside the Family Life Centre, Boyle which accepts

old clothes and bed linen, handbags, and shoes which are sent for recycling.  

Your support and donations would be very much appreciated as this helps

raise funds towards the Centres programmes and community work.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 

The Family & Community Resource Centre, (Family Life Centre, Boyle) offer

a wide range of office and administration services at affordable rates.  

If you require a large amount of photocopying/office services please call in 

advance to ensure availability.

CHILDSPLAY

Parent / Carer & Toddler group every Tuesday and Thursday morning from

10am – 12.30pm.  Cost: Donation. Bazz Art: Thursday 28th May at 10am sharp

DROP-IN ROOM 

Here you will find an extensive library of books and CDs covering topics such as 

Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationship Care, Spirituality, Self Help 

and General Issues.  There is also a Coffee Dock where you can help yourself

to Teas/Coffees.  You are welcome to use this room as time out for yourself ... a waiting space for a bus/lift, to browse the library and/or get a cuppa.

Update 24th May

Sunday Mass Times

7:30pm Vigil of  Sunday & Eve of Holy Day

9:30am & 11:30am Sunday & Holy Days

                                                

Weekday Mass Times

Monday To Saturday 10:00am

Friday evenings only 7:30pm

Baptisms

Sundays at 12:30pm (two weeks notice required)

Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:25am. to 11:00am & 7:00pm to 7:20pm

First Friday before all Masses

Marriages

Minimum 3 Months Notice

Parish Contact Numbers

Rev.Gerry Hanly P.P. 071 966 2218

Rev.John Coughlan C.C. 071 966 2012

Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643 - 9:30am to 12:30pm.

24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643

Parish e:mail stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Deadline for Newsletter notices is 12.00 pm Thursday.

All notices to be left in to the Parish Office located at the Sacristy.

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Reflection:

The Spirit, elusive and ‘blowing where it will’, is not as unknown to us as we sometimes think. That we cannot confine and define its nature does not mean we do not know it. 

Curiously, we know  and recognise the spirit manifest in the light and liveliness, the creativity or energy, the wisdom or the reverence in the life of the other. 

For it is through others that the Spirit ministers to us. 

And it is we who can draw out the Spirit in the other. We know it less well in ourselves and squirm self-consciously when others mention our own creative Spirit. 

But the Spirit dwells in our hearts so that it can minister beyond itself, so it can ‘matter’ in the life of another.       (Gertrud Muller Nelson)

Eucharistic Ministers For 30th & 31st May:

7.30p.m.:   Pat Gannon, Breege Mulryan, Geraldine Mc Dermottroe, Martin Purcell

9:30 a.m.:  Sean McKeon, Ciaran O’Connor, Teresa Sweeney

11:30 a.m. :    Kathleen Candon, Martin Dolan, Marie Kennedy, Ita Lohan

READERS FOR 30TH & 31ST MAY:

7.30p.m:     Maree Millet

9:30 a.m.:  Bernie Kemple

11.30a.m.:   Marie McNamara

First Holy Communion:

Congratulations to the children from Scoil na nAingeal Naofa, St. Joseph’s Boys National School, Grange National School and The Parochial School who received their First Holy Communion this weekend.

Jubilees of Priests:

This year the following Priest’s Celebrate Jubilees

Silver (1990)

Rev.Jim Murray (Carraroe), 

Rev. Christopher Byrnes (Castlerea).

Golden (1965)

Very Rev. Kevin Earley (Frenchpark), 

Very Rev. Ciaran Whitney ( Strokestown), 

Rev. Brian Conway S.P.S. ( Hospital Chaplain), 

Rev. Pat O’Toole C.S.S.P (Ballintober),

Diamond (1955):

Very Rev. Seamus Cox (Retired)

Very Rev. Peadar Lavin (Retired)

We wish them God’s Blessings.

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Monday 10.00 a.m. : Mary and Augustine Regan

Tuesday 10.00 a.m. : Gerard and Paddy Beirne and The Deceased Family

Wednesday 10.00a.m. : Dermot Scanlon

Thursday 10.00a.m. : James Meehan and Michael Murray

Friday

10.00a.m.

7.30p.m. : Agnes Egan, John and Kathleen Toman, Mycho Lavin, Vincent Dufficy and The Deceased Family Members, Annie Hannon (1st Anniversary) & Jim Hannon, James and Nellie Dempsey

Saturday : 10.00a.m. Jane Nally (Months Mind)

Vigil : 7.30p.m. Michael Keville

Sunday : 9.30a.m. Tommy Scanlon (Months Mind) & Ena Scanlon  : 11.30a.m. Mary Leonard

Beatification of Oscar Romero (Saturday 23rd May)
Archbishop Romero was a courageous and inspirational leader with whom Trócaire was honoured to work and support. He was a close friend of Trócaire’s, as well as a valued partner. He was a man who used his conviction of faith and his position as Archbishop to defend and protect the weakest members of society. He was an outspoken champion of the powerless and the poor, and was ultimately murdered for his unflinching defence of human rights.

Adoration:
What is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament? And why is it being renewed in this Parish soon? Find out at Masses on the weekend of 14th June.

RHS Home Care:
This is a Non Commercial Home Care Provider in your Community providing quality professional home care services to those who need assistance to remain living in their own homes. We are now recruiting new Healthcare Assistants in your area and would love to hear from you if you have a Fetac Level 5 Healthcare qualification, please contact our office at 090 - 6625988.

Lough Derg
is a place of welcome where no one is judged and everyone is equal.  You can begin your three Day Pilgrimage on any day from 29th May until 13th August.  No need to book. Daily boats to the Island from 10.30am until 3:00pm 7 days a week until 13th August.  Regular pilgrimages throughout the season country wide.  Contact Maureen or Lorraine in Lough Derg direct on 071 9861518 .


Offertory Collection
€2168.82 on Sunday 17th May.

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Family Life Centre, Boyle

Phone 071 9663000 - Charity No: 6942

 www.facebook.com/flcboyle - www.familylifecentre.ie

e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie - www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle

COMMON SENSE PARENTING
This is a skill-based parenting programme that teaches parents practical and effective
ways to increase their children’s positive behaviour, decrease negative behaviours and
teach children appropriate alternative behaviours. Please register your interest at the Centre.
Starting on Tuesday 26th May from 10am-12.30pm or Wednesday 27th May  from 
7.30pm-9.30pm. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). 
Cost: €15 to cover the cost of the book.

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED
Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions.
One to one and group support available.  Please contact the Centre for more information.
Next meeting Monday June 8th at 8pm.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Appointments available Monday to Friday, day and evening. 
The cost is on a sliding scale and is negotiable. 
Please contact Marie on 0719663000 or Maura on 0719663841. 
All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN!
There is a clothing bank outside the Family Life Centre, Boyle which accepts
old clothes and bed linen, handbags, and shoes which are sent for recycling.  
Your support and donations would be very much appreciated as this helps
raise funds towards the Centres programmes and community work.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 
The Family & Community Resource Centre, (Family Life Centre, Boyle) offer
a wide range of office and administration services at affordable rates.  
If you require a large amount of photocopying/office services please call in 
advance to ensure availability.

CHILDSPLAY
Parent / Carer & Toddler group every Tuesday and Thursday morning from
10am – 12.30pm.  Cost: Donation. Bazz Art: Thursday 28th May at 10am sharp

DROP-IN ROOM 
Here you will find an extensive library of books and CDs covering topics such as 
Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationship Care, Spirituality, Self Help 
and General Issues.  There is also a Coffee Dock where you can help yourself
to Teas/Coffees.  You are welcome to use this room as time out for yourself ... a waiting space for a bus/lift, to browse the library and/or get a cuppa.

Update 17th May

Sunday Mass Times

7:30pm Vigil of  Sunday & Eve of Holy Day

9:30am & 11:30am Sunday & Holy Days

                                                

Weekday Mass Times

Monday To Saturday 10:00am

Friday evenings only 7:30pm

Baptisms

Sundays at 12:30pm (two weeks notice required)

Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:25am. to 11:00am & 7:00pm to 7:20pm

First Friday before all Masses

Marriages

Minimum 3 Months Notice

Parish Contact Numbers

Rev.Gerry Hanly P.P. 071 966 2218

Rev.John Coughlan C.C. 071 966 2012

Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643 - 9:30am to 12:30pm.

24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643

Parish e:mail stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Deadline for Newsletter notices is 12.00 pm Thursday.

All notices to be left in to the Parish Office located at the Sacristy.

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Thought:

Respect and dignity have not always been the experience of many in our society including those who are gay.

There are changes needed that will draw on our capacities of love, compassion and respect.

However, the question put before us on May 22nd, proposes changing our understanding of marriage. Such a change potentially alters the whole structure of marriage and parenthood and also leaves us with unanswered questions about possible consequences.

This deserves deep prayer and reflection as we consider the meaning of marriage.  (Bishop Duffy).

Bishop Kevin has a letter for all Masses this weekend and copies available at

the Church doors. See www.elphindiocese.ie

Eucharistic Ministers for 23rd / 24th May:
7.30 p.m. : Mary Clifford, Alan Deane, Jimmy Dwyer, Bridie Farrell
9:30 a.m. : Noney Lavin, Mary Lavin, Miriam McGee
11:30 a.m.: Brian Scanlon, Francis Walsh, Marie Wynne, Teresa Carty
New Eucharistic Minister Rota available from the Sacristy.

Readers for 23rd / 24th May
7.30 p.m. : Gabriel Lavin
9:30 a.m. : Kathleen Hanmore
11.30 a.m. : Noel Kennedy

Pentecost Collection:
Area Collectors are kindly asked to collect envelopes for Pentecost Collection after all Masses this weekend.

First Holy Communion:
Next Saturday 23rd May at 12 noon the children from our parish will receive their First Holy Communion. We remember them and their families in our prayers during the week.

Basket Collectors:
Many thanks to all the people who collect at the Masses each weekend - there is always a need for more people to help out. If you would be willing to help please give your name in to the Sacristy or to any of the people who collect at Mass.


5 Day Silent Retreat:
Foyer of Light, Charity & Love. 5 Day Silent Retreat.  Theme:“ If you but knew the gift of God...” Preached by Fr. Killian Byrne. Cost: €395, full board.  La Verna Retreat Centre, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal, from June 22nd until June 28th 2015. For more dates, information and bookings contact Helen at 086 1678027, www.foyerofcharity.ie

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Masses:

Monday: 10.00 a.m. John and Winifred Mc Nama, Michael and Mary Kate McPharlane

Tuesday: 10.00 a.m. Bridie and James O’Dowd

Wednesday: 10.00a.m. James and Mary Wynne

Thursday: 10.00a.m. John and Delia Dolan and The Deceased Family Members

Friday: 10.00a.m.

Friday: 7.30p.m. Annie, Eoin and Eugene Deignan, Maureen Rainey, Willie Mullaney, Freddie Lenehan, Nora Brady and The Deceased Members of the Egan Family, Peter and Kathleen Perry, Mary Coen, Mary McGee and The Deceased Family Members, Bridget and Mary Hever and The Deceased Family

Saturday: 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 7.30p.m. Eileen and Mickey Lannon

Sunday: 9.30a.m. Bridie Harrington (Months Mind)

Sunday: 11.30a.m. Gerry and Mary Grehan

St Joseph's BNS Sponsored Walk :

St Joseph's BNS Sponsored Walk will take place today Sunday 17th May leaving from the school P.E. Hall at 3pm sharp.  You can support this fundraiser by contributing €10 per adult or €5 per child on the day.

Boyle I.C.A.:

Boyle I.C.A. Guild wishes to thank all who contributed to the Irish Cancer Society Collection. Thanks also to those who helped with the collection which amounted to €1,237.70.

Lough Derg:

Lough Derg’s Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May and continues until 13th August. Pre-booking not required. Contact Lough Derg 071 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org

RHS Home Care Co-operative:

RHS Home Care Co-operative delivers quality home care service.  RHS Home Care are currently recruiting carer’s in Sligo, Leitrim & surrounding areas.  For more information please contact head office on 090 6625988.

Offertory Collection amounted to € 2386.55 on Sunday 10th May. 

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Family Life Centre, Boyle

Phone 071 9663000 - Charity No: 6942

 www.facebook.com/flcboyle - www.familylifecentre.ie

e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie - www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle

COMMON SENSE PARENTING

This is a skill-based parenting programme that teaches parents practical and effective ways to increase their children’s positive behaviour, decrease negative behaviours and teach children appropriate alternative behaviours. Please register your interest at the Centre.

Starting on Tuesday 12th May from 10am-12.30pm or Wednesday 13th May  from  7.30pm-9.30pm. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). 

Cost: €12 to cover the cost of the book.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP 

This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse. Next group meeting Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm. Cost: Donation

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED

Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions. One to one and group support available.  Please contact the Centre for more information.

VOLUNTEERING

There is always a need for new volunteers at the Family Life Centre.  If you are  interested in giving some of your time to the Centre please call in to us for a chat and  a Volunteer Information Pack. There is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available, with flexible days and times.

RAINBOWS TRAINING

Training for people who would like to become Rainbows Facilitators, to work with Children who have lost a parent or significant other through, death, separation or Divorce.  Please contact the centre on 0719663000 for more information.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Appointments available Monday to Friday, day and evening. 

The cost is on a sliding scale and is negotiable. 

Please contact Marie on 071 966 3000 or Maura on 071 966 3841. 

All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN

There is a clothing bank outside the Family Life Centre, Boyle which accepts old clothes and bed linen, handbags, and shoes which are sent for recycling.   Your support and donations would be very much appreciated as this helps raise funds towards the Centres programmes and community work.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

The Family & Community Resource Centre, (Family Life Centre, Boyle) offer a wide range of office and administration services at affordable rates. If you require a large amount of photocopying/office services please call in advance to ensure availability.

CHILDSPLAY

Parent / Carer & Toddler group every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am – 12.30pm.  Cost Donation. Time: 9.30am-1.15pm both days. Cost: €40.

Update 8th May

Sunday Mass Times

7:30pm Vigil of  Sunday & Eve of Holy Day

9:30am & 11:30am Sunday & Holy Days

                                                

Weekday Mass Times

Monday To Saturday 10:00am

Friday evenings only 7:30pm

Baptisms

Sundays at 12:30pm (two weeks notice required)

Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:25am. to 11:00am & 7:00pm to 7:20pm

First Friday before all Masses

Marriages

Minimum 3 Months Notice

Parish Contact Numbers
Rev.Gerry Hanly P.P. 071 966 2218
Rev.John Coughlan C.C. 071 966 2012
Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643 - 9:30am to 12:30pm.
24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643
Parish e:mail stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Deadline for Newsletter notices is 12.00 pm Thursday.

All notices to be left in to the Parish Office located at the Sacristy.

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A Real Love:

Put it this way. Writer Frederick Buechner in Wishful thinking wondered if people were truly living their lives. He posed probing questions.

Have you wept at anything during the past year?

Has your heart beat faster at the sight of young beauty?

Have you thought seriously about the fact that someday you are going to die?

In conversation, do you really listen or are you just waiting for your turn to speak?

Is there anybody you know in whose place, if one of you had to suffer great pain, you would volunteer yourself?

Question is “Are we living real love”.

Eucharistic Ministers For 16th / 17th May:

7.30pm: Breege Mulryan, Pat Taylor, Michael Brennan, Maura Clarke

9:30am: Pauline Feely, Carmel Keenan, Aidan Lavin

11:30am: Mary Martin, Pamela Nutley, Mary Regan, Terry Rooney

Readers for 16th / 17th May

7.30pm: Michael Gilmartin

9:30am: Theresa Feeney

11.30am: Dermot Devine

St. Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council

A meeting of St. Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday 12th May at 8pm in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society

A meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Society will take place after the 10.30am Mass on  Wednesday 13th May.

Diocesan Wedding Jubilees

The Diocesan Wedding Jubilees will be Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Athlone on Sunday 28th June 2015. Bishop Kevin Doran will celebrate  Mass at 3pm. and a buffet meal will follow in the Shamrock Lodge at 5pm Please give your name to any of the Priests or contact the Parish Office before 19th May if you are interested in attending the Celebration.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage

The annual Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Co. Tipperary takes place on Sunday 31st May which will be lead by the new Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Dr. Kieran O’Reilly. A bus will leave The Crescent, Boyle at 8am sharp. Enquires to Moya on 071 966 2110.

Come to the Quiet – Galilee Retreat House

Young Adults (25+) are invited to an evening of Quiet Reflection Communing with God in Nature at Galilee Retreat House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Friday, May 15th, 7.30 to 9.30pm Contact: Patricia Kelly – 087 287 3854

Offertory Collection amounted to €3086.63 on Sunday 3rd May. Thank you.

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Clothing Collection Supporting St. Patrick’s Parish, Kitui

Clothing Collection on Wednesday next 13th May. All items of clean clothing and household textiles to be placed in the Garage opposite the Presbytery before 11am. on Wednesday.

Boyle Musical Society A.G.M

Boyle Musical Society will hold its’ Annual General Meeting in Dodd’s Bar, the Crescent, on Tuesday May 12th at 8pm. All past, present and future members are invited to attend. Following on from last year’s unforgettable presentation of ‘Grease’. Anybody interested in joining the Society, or helping out in any way, is very welcome to come along.

2015 will see the Society present it's 32^nd annual production and it is hoped that the title and plans for this show, will be officially announced at the AGM.

Assisted Pilgrimage To Lourdes:

Applications are now being accepted for inclusion in the Assisted Pilgrimages Section with a return date for completed forms on the 3rd June next. All interested parishioners seeking further details/booking forms, please contact Mary Clifford on 086 8164541 or Desmond Mc Loughlin on 086 255 3985.

Lough Derg 

Pilgrimage Season opens Saturday 2^nd May with One Day Retreats which continue on 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 25 of May. Advance booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29^th May. You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage any day between 29^th May and 13^th August.

Contact Lough Derg 071 986 1518 or email info@loughderg.org

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Family Life Centre, Boyle
Phone 071 966 3000 - Charity No: 6942
www.facebook.com/flcboyle - www.familylifecentre.ie
e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie - www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle

COMMON SENSE PARENTING
This is a skill-based parenting programme that teaches parents practical and effective ways to increase their children’s positive behaviour, decrease negative behaviours and teach children appropriate alternative behaviours. Please register your interest at the Centre.
Starting on Tuesday 12th May from 10am-12.30pm or Wednesday 13th May  from  7.30pm-9.30pm. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). 
Cost: €12 to cover the cost of the book.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP 
This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse. Next group meeting Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm. Cost: Donation

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED
Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions. One to one and group support available.  Please contact the Centre for more information.

VOLUNTEERING
There is always a need for new volunteers at the Family Life Centre.  If you are  interested in giving some of your time to the Centre please call in to us for a chat and  a Volunteer Information Pack. There is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available, with flexible days and times.

RAINBOWS TRAINING
Training for people who would like to become Rainbows Facilitators, to work with Children who have lost a parent or significant other through, death, separation or Divorce.  Please contact the centre on 0719663000 for more information.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Appointments available Monday to Friday, day and evening. 
The cost is on a sliding scale and is negotiable. 
Please contact Marie on 071 966 3000 or Maura on 071 966 3841. 
All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN
There is a clothing bank outside the Family Life Centre, Boyle which accepts old clothes and bed linen, handbags, and shoes which are sent for recycling.   Your support and donations would be very much appreciated as this helps raise funds towards the Centres programmes and community work.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
The Family & Community Resource Centre, (Family Life Centre, Boyle) offer a wide range of office and administration services at affordable rates. If you require a large amount of photocopying/office services please call in advance to ensure availability.

CHILDSPLAY
Parent / Carer & Toddler group every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am – 12.30pm.  Cost Donation. Time: 9.30am-1.15pm both days. Cost: €40.