St. Joseph's Parish Newsletter: September 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Update 19th September

St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter

25th Sunday In Ordinary Time

20th September 2015

Sunday Mass Times

7:30 p.m. Vigil of Sunday & Eve of Holy Day

9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday & Holy days

Weekday Mass Times

Monday To Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Friday evenings only 7:30 p.m.

Baptisms

Sundays at 12:30 p.m. (two weeks notice required)

Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:25 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 7:00p.m. to 7:20 p.m.

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 email stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Welcome...

The word welcome is used four times in today’s Gospel reading .

When we welcome in Jesus‘ name we welcome Jesus himself - the challenge is there.

We watch and listen to the unfolding of the Refugee crisis.

Even though we have needs in our country we have a sense that we should reach out in compassion .

Next weekends basket collection will be put into a fund to help out first of all locally if a family of refugees comes to live among us or if not towards

helping out in the bigger picture of things.

You can use your weekly envelope or there are some envelopes available at the door. Also Bishop Kevin has requested that if there are any vacant and available properties we might let him know.

There are forms available at the door if you know of any such property.

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 26TH / 27TH SEPEMBER :
7:30 p.m. Maura Clarke, Mary Clifford, Alan Deane, Bridie Farrell
9.30 a.m. Pauline Feely, Carmel Keenan, Aidan Lavin
11:30 a.m. Mary Martin, Marie Wynne, Teresa Carty, Kathleen Candon

READERS NEXT WEEKEND NEXT 26TH / 27TH SEPTEMBER:
7:30 p.m. Theresa Feeney
9:30 a.m. Bernie Kemple
11.30a.m. Michael Devine

Diocese of Elphin:
Parish Development and Renewal Gathering 2015 will take place on Saturday 10th October from 9.30a.m. to 4.15p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall and Abbey Community College. All are welcome. Guest Presenter Fr. Michael Drumm. Contact Justin Harkin on 087-6171526 or email justin@elphindiocese.ie

Roscommon SPCA (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals):
Street collection for Roscommon SPCA on the 25/26th September. Your contributions will be much appreciated.

Gala Concert Of Music and Song:
In aid of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo featuring Army Band of 2nd Brigade, Athlone. Special Guest Soloist : Edel Shannon, Soprano and Sligo : Cathedral Choir. Friday 16th October 2015 at 8pm. Admission €15 / €5. There are a limited amounted of tickets available here in the Parish Office.

Youth 2000 Retreat – Sligo:
Youth 2000 will hold a retreat for young people aged 16-35 in Summerhill College, Sligo from 2nd – 4th October 2015. This retreat is donation only. For more information on Youth 2000 see www.youth2000.ie

Coffee Morning : Mayo / Roscommon Hospice Support Group:
Loftus Medical Centre are holding their Coffee Morning on Thursday 8th October.

Boyle Scouts:
Registration Night for all New and Existing members will be held on Wednesday 23rd September between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm in the Scout Den. All Parents who wish to enrol a child for the coming year, must please register them on this night. The minimum age is strictly 6 years old. Please note that while we are accepting registration of New Members, places will be dependent on returning member numbers and therefore cannot be immediately guaranteed.
Weekly meetings will resume the following week, beginning Monday 28th September. Anyone who may be interested in becoming a Leader in any of the Sections would be most welcome and can contact the Group Leader on 086 836 0222 or any Leader for further details. Boyle Scouts would also like to thank everyone whom gave so generously to our recent Church Gate Collection.

Boyle Musical Society:
Have you a child aged between 8 and 12 years that would like to take part in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz? Boyle Musical Society are looking for children to play the parts of little people and munchkins. We are holding special auditions for children on this Sunday, September 20th from 3pm to 5pm in St. Joseph's Hall. All children to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the audition. The Wizard of Oz will be staged from November 18th to 22nd.

St Joseph's Boys National School
Have a fantastic P.E. Hall available for rental. If you are interested, please contact the school on 071 966 2392

Offertory Collection amounted to €2556.14 on Sunday 13th September.

Mass Intentions for the week

Monday
10.00am. Fred and Ellen Hever and The Deceased Family
Tuesday
10.00am. Tom Appleby
Wednesday
10.00am. Winifred and Michael Casey
Thursday
10.00am. Darragh & Rachel O’Callaghan
Friday
10.00am.
Friday
7.30pm Thomas Cummins, Pat Spellman, Martin and Dolly Daly and The Deceased Family, Patrick and Kathleen Sharkey, Annie and Hugh Hayden and The Deceased Family, Michael Kelly, Peter and Eileen Cryan, Maura Hayden, Patsy and Peter Murtagh
Saturday
10.00am. Connie Fallon (Months Mind)
Saturday Vigil
7.30pm. Kathleen McCrann
Sunday
9.30am. People of the Parish
Sunday
11.30am. John Joe Connaughton and The Deceased Family

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

RAINBOWS/SPECTRUM

Induction night Wednesday 21^st October at 7pm. Starts Wednesday 28^th October 7pm-8pm.

Application forms need to be in by Wednesday 30^th September. Places limited.

PILATES Tuesday mornings at 10.30am with Oliver Nevin. Cost €10 each session.

YOGA Wednesday mornings at 11am with Liz Dwyer. Cost €10 each session.

CHILDSPLAY :Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am-12.30pm. Childsplay is a parent/carer and baby/toddler Group. Cost €2 or donation. All welcome.

New Mums group Friday mornings at 10.30am-12.30pm.

WELL BEING FOR PARENTS - Time for parents to look after themselves starts

Monday 21st September 10am– 12.30pm for 4 weeks. Cost: Free Booking Essential

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. For more information or to register your interest please contact the Centre. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). Cost: €15 (to cover the cost of the book).

WHAT IS COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Therapeutic Support for Families, Adolescents, Couples and Individuals. 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.

BASIC FIRST AID COURSE

Friday 2^nd October 9.30am-5pm. Cost €60. Booking essential.

IRISH CLASSES with Michéal O’Tuathail

Student Irish Tuesday 22^nd September. Cost €60 Time: 6.15pm-7.15pm. An Oral Irish Course.

Advanced Irish Course Tuesday 22^nd September. Cost €80 Time: 7.30pm-9pm.

For competent speakers.

Improvers Irish Course Thursday 24^th September. Cost €60 Time: 7pm-8pm. For those with little Irish.

Beginners Irish Course Thursday 24^th September Cost €60 Time: 8.30pm-9.30pm.

To start learning Irish.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT :Tuesday 27^th October at 8.30pm for 6 weeks for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Booking essential.

Our Autumn/Winter brochure is now available. Please pick up a copy.

Administration services at the Centre, photocopying, binding, scanning etc.

For further information on any of our services please contact the Centre.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Update 12th September

St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter

24th Sunday In Ordinary Time

13th September 2015

Sunday Mass Times
7:30 p.m. Vigil of Sunday & Eve of Holy Day
9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday & Holy days

Weekday Mass Times
Monday To Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Friday evenings only 7:30 p.m.

Baptisms
Sundays at 12:30 p.m. (two weeks notice required)
Application forms available from Sacristy

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10:25 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 7:00p.m. to 7:20 p.m.
First Friday before all Masses

Marriages
Minimum 3 Months Notice

Parish Contact Numbers
Rev. Gerry Hanly P.P. 971 966 2218
Rev. John Coughlan C.C.071 966 2012
Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
24hr Emergency Number 086 8262643
Parish email stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

Closer to Home

‘But you, who do you say I am?’ There is a force, a directness to this question which is addressed to each of us personally. We each have to work out the answer for ourselves.

Our response needs to be as personal as our relationship with Him.

Anyone can report back what others say, answering this question however, requires a disciple.

In the same way, while it may be easy to look at others and ridicule their religion, we instinctively know it’s not about what others do and say. It’s about what YOU do and say that counts. Unless we have matters straight in our own hearts about the identity of this Jesus, nothing else matters.

In time of tragedy, you are the still centre of our being.

In time of joy, you are the wine of abundance and rejoicing.

In time of adversity, you are by my side.

In time of suffering, when we stumble on and do not understand, you teach us to trust. (Archbishop Oscar Romero).

‘Christianity is not a collection of truths to be believed, of laws to be obeyed.. Christianity is a person,, Christianity is Christ.’ (Fr. Tom Cox)

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 19TH / 20TH SEPEMBER

7:30pm. Keith Suffin, Pat Taylor, Michael Brennan

9.30am. Breege Donoghue, Sr. Mary Cuddy, Catherine Davitt

11:30am. Mary Regan, Terry Rooney, Brian Scanlon, Francis Walsh

READERS NEXT WEEKEND NEXT 19TH / 20TH SEPTEMBER

7:30pm. Donal J. Farrell

9:30am. Kathleen Hanmore

11.30am. Sr. Mary Devine

Planning For The Future:

Our Bishop is just over a year in office. Even in that time there have been many changes and changes will naturally continue. There will be Diocesan meetings andGatherings to look at where we are and plan for the future.

All priests will be expected to attend these meetings so on some of those days there will be no weekday Mass here in Boyle.

Parish Liturgy Group

The following are the names of the members of our Parish Liturgy Group: Mary O'Connor (Chair), Mardette Lynch (Secretary), Amy Commons, Cathy Conroy, Fr John, Fr. Gerry, Breege Donoghue,

Breege Duffy, Jan Flanagan, Liz Gannon, Lizi Hannon, Sharon Hunt, Sr. Mary Theresa, Ian Neylon, Maeve O'Reilly, Deirdre Purcell.

If you have any ideas, comments or observations about our Sunday or weekday liturgy please tell one of the group members. It's your liturgy and your voice is important

Prayer Meeting every Tuesday in The Committee Room here in St. Joseph’s Church at 8pm.

Weekday Masses
• Monday 10.00am. The Deceased Members of the Brehony Family
• Tuesday 10.00am J.J. Higgins and The Deceased Family Members
• Wednesday 10.00am. The Deceased Members of the Spellman Family
• Thursday 10.00am. Tom Carroll
• Friday 10.00am.
• Friday 7.30pm William and Elizabeth Ivers, Mike, Jim and Sally Spellman, Pat O’Dowd, Shane, Patsy and Sean Dwyer, Mattie and Margaret Higgins and Deceased Family, Martin Tivenan and The Deceased Family Members, Sean McBride
• Saturday 10.00am. Peter Scanlon (Months Mind)
• Saturday Vigil 7.30pm. Joe and Eithne McMorrow
• Sunday 9.30am.Paddy Ryan (1st Anniversary)
• Sunday 11.30am. Joe O’ Farrell

Coffee Morning : Mayo / Roscommon Hospice Support Group:
Please drop in to any of the following locations on Thursday next 17th September from 10a.m. to 2p.m. Family Life Centre, Loftus Medical Centre, Callan Tansey, Clarkes Bar, Stewarts Oil, Auntie B’s, An Craoibhin. There will be a cup of coffee and a chat. All donations in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Fund

Diocese of Elphin:
Parish Development and Renewal Gathering 2015 will take place on Saturday 10th October from 9.30a.m. to 4.15p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall and Abbey Community College. All are welcome. Guest Presenter Fr. Michael Drumm. Contact Justin Harkin on 087-6171526 or email justin@elphindiocese.ie

Yoga Classes commence on Tuesday 15th September in the Convent Primary School, Carrick Road. Classes for Ladies at 7.30pm and 9pm for Men.

Yoga Classes also resume in The Family Life Centre at 11.30am on Wednesday 16th September. For further details contact Liz on 086 869 0804

Yoga Classes in The Resource Centre, Boyle. Beginners Classes at 10am on Tuesday 15th September and Mother and Baby Yoga at 11.30am.
On Thursday 17th September Beginners at 7pm and Improvers Yoga at 9.30pm Contact Christine on 087 225 1138

National Eucharistic Congress 2015:
The National Eucharistic Congress will take place in Knock on 26th and 27th September, beginning both mornings at 10am. There will be a concert of Praise and Worship by Elation Ministries on the Saturday night at 8.30pm, free of charge. Full programme and information on www.nec2015.ie

Offertory Collection amounted to €2330.62 on Sunday 6th September.

Monday, September 7, 2015

Update 7th September

St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time 6th September 2015

Acceptance - Don’t Make Distinctions

Jesus knows that people shrink back under indifference,

are wounded by prejudice, are hurt when they are rejected.

Prejudice handicaps everyone it touches; it allows fear to dress up as social and religious propriety; it sneaks its way into our laws.

It is a killer disease.

It is always good to remember that whoever we meet,

God has first loved them. So let us be challenged by the words of wisdom:

Our first task in approaching another people,

another culture, another religion is to take off our shoes

for the place we are approaching is holy.

Else we may find ourselves treading on another’s dream.

More serious still, we may forget that God was there before our

arrival.

(Denis McBride)

Eucharistic Minsters next Weekend 12th / 13th Sepember
7:30 p.m. Bridie Farrell, Pat Gannon, Breege Mulryan, Geraldine McDermottroe
9.30 a.m. Laura Tighe, Kathleen Brennan, Andrew Carr
11:30 a.m. Betty McDermott, Nora McDonagh, Pamela Nutley, Eamon Mullen

Readers next weekend next 12th / 13th September
7:30 p.m. Eamon Perry
9:30 a.m. Michael Chapman
11.30a.m. Danny Tiernan

Parish Pastoral Council:
A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday 8th September at 8p.m. in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre.

Liturgy Group – Work in Progress

A parish Liturgy group has recently been set up.

It comprises sixteen people: The purpose of this group is to look into all aspects of the celebration of liturgy. In doing so to consider various forms of active participation and offer opportunities for a greater sense of engagement for the parish community. The group is currently organising for the recruiting and training of 'Cantors' and looking for ways and means of establishing a new choir. Our first priority is to address the situation of music in the Sunday Masses. There are two strands to this: firstly to encourage the congregation to participate in singing some of the familiar responses. This will happen through the introduction of 'Cantors' to lead the congregational responses. Secondly we are addressing the need to form a choir. For both of these we need singers and musicians. For all these areas we are asking for volunteers. If you feel you could offer your services in any of these areas or if you need more information please contact any member of the group.

This week's Masses
Monday 10.00 a.m. Winifred and Michael Casey
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. John J and Delia Keenan
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. James, Francis and Nora Beirne
Thursday 10.00 a.m. Johnny and Josephine Nicholson
Friday 10.00 a.m.
Friday 7.30 pm Annie Walsh, Paddy and May Mullaney, John Casey, Irene Montgomery, P.J., May and Liam Carroll, Bobby Flaherty (1st Anniversary), Sean Fe, Bernard and Mary Canavan
Saturday 10.00a.m.
saturday Vigil 7.30p.m. Alfie and Teresa Cox
Sunday 9.30a.m. Sean McNama (1st Anniversary)
sunday 11.30a.m. Michael McGrath

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society:
A meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society will take place after the 10a.m. Mass on Wednesday 9th September.

National Eucharistic Congress 2015:
The National Eucharistic Congress will take place in Knock on 26th and 27th September, beginning both mornings at 10am. There will be a concert of Praise and Worship by Elation Ministries on the Saturday night at 8.30pm, free of charge. Full programme and information on www.nec2015.ie

Diocese of Elphin:
Parish Development and Renewal Gathering 2015 will take place on Saturday 10th October from 9.30a.m. to 4.15p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall and Abbey Community College. All are welcome. Guest Presenter Fr. Michael Drumm. Contact Justin Harkin on 087-6171526 or email justin@elphindiocese.ie

Boyle VTOS Centre:
Boyle VTOS Centre still have a few places left on their General Learning Course and also their Business Administration Course. If you are interested please contact Donal J Farrell, VTOS Co-Ordinator, Mob: 086 826 2825, Tel: 071 966 3246.

The Elderberries:
Fancy some gentle exercise and something to put a smile on your face? The Elderberries' weekly creative movement and dance sessions for over 55s are back! King House, Boyle, Thursday Sept. 24th, 11am to 12noon followed by a cuppa. Newcomers welcome. Cost €10. Why not come along and try it out? Enquiries to King House tel. 071 966 3242 or text 087 326 7860.

Offertory Collection amounted to €2957.46 on Sunday 30th August.

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

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: A structured support programme for those who have lost a partner through death, separation or divorce.

This programme will enable you to work through your grief and pain with people who understand. Information night Monday September 7th at 7.30pm. Starting Monday 14th September at 7.30pm Boyle.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP: This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse.

Next meeting Thursday 10th September and every Second Thursday of the month thereafter.

No booking necessary. Cost: Donation.

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION Introductory Workshop Thursday 10th September

3.00– 4.30pm. Heartfulness : Living by the Heart. By tuning in to our heart, we learn to be

centered in our highest self. Cost: Free Booking essential.

WELL BEING FOR PARENTS - Time for parents to look after themselves starts

Monday 21st September 10am– 12.30pm for 4 weeks. Cost: Free Booking Essential

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED: Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions. One to one and group support available. Meetings will be held on Mondays September 14th, October 5th, November 9th & December 7th at 8pm.

Facilitator: Marie Brennan, Psychotherapist, MIAHIP MIAPPC. Booking desirable.

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. For more information or to register your interest please contact the Centre. New 6 week course in September starting Tuesday 15th September 10am. Wednesday 16th September at 7.30pm. Venue: Boyle Youth & Family Support (Boyle NYP). Cost: €15 (to cover the cost of the book).

WHAT IS COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY : Counselling & Psychotherapy is for anybody. Sometimes life can be difficult for us, it can be unmanageable and challenging. Counselling can be a great support or resource at times of crisis or difficulty in our lives. It involves meeting with a trained professional Therapist in a safe, confidential setting allowing you to talk about and explore life’s challenges in a non-judgemental space.

Appointments available Monday to Friday, day and evening. Therapeutic Support for Families, Adolescents, Couples and Individuals. 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.