Saturday, October 31, 2015

Update 31st October


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
Bishop’s Visit:
On Wednesday next 4th November, Bishop Kevin will come on Pastoral
Visitation to our Parish. Even though he has been here in the Parish a few times this is his first official visit and so an important one.
He will celebrate Mass here on Wednesday evening at 7.30p.m. (there will be no 10a.m. Mass on Wednesday) and we hope that as many as possible will attend, there will be a cuppa in the  Resource Centre afterwards and an opportunity to meet him. He will also visit the Primary Schools, Nursing Homes. Some of the sick and housebound as well as meeting various groups such as Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Committee etc!

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 7TH / 8TH NOVEMBER: 
  7:30 p.m.  Alan Deane, Bridie Farrell, Pat Gannon, Breege Mulryan
  9.30 a.m.  Noney Lavin, Mary Lavin, Laura Tighe
11:30 a.m.   Betty McDermott, Nora Mc Donagh, Pamela Nutley, Mary Regan

READERS NEXT WEEKEND 7TH / 8TH NOVEMBER:
 9:30 a.m.    Michael Chapman
 11.30a.m     Sr. Mary Devine

Monday 2nd November is the Feast of All Souls– Mass Times—10a.m. and 7.30p.m.
First Friday: Friday 6th November is the First Friday of the month.
Confessions before all Masses.

Communion Calls:
Fr. Gerry will make his Communion Calls on Friday 6th November.
Fr. John Will make his Communion Calls on Friday 6th November.

Rosary In Cemetery For November:
The Rosary will be prayed at Plunkett Avenue Cemetery on Sunday next  8th
November at 11a.m. The Rosary will be prayed in Assylinn Cemetery (Old Cemetery) on Sunday next 8th November at 12.30p.m.

Mass of Remembrance:
The Vigil Mass on Saturday 7th November will be celebrated for all who died in our parish during the past year. Family members, relatives and friends of the deceased are especially invited to attend this annual Mass of Remembrance.

Run Walk n Roll:
A big Thank You to everyone who participated, supported and helped out in any way the  recent  Run Walk n Roll  for Cancer Research. To date €4316.62 has been raised with some more funds to come. Thank You to each and everyone for your support this year once again. Look us up on our Facebook Run Walk n Roll for Cancer Research. Wristbands and T shirts still available contact Damian 086 394 2388.

Eucharistic Adorers
Would all Eucharistic Adorers who have not yet submitted contact details please get in touch  with co coordinator for your day. These details may be needed in the event of wintery weather ahead. Coordinator phone numbers are in the Adoration Chapel and on Church notice board.
Motor Neuron Churchgate Collection amounted to €860.40. Thank you to all who helped out collecting on the gates and to all who so contributed so generously.

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

2nd November
Norms For Indulgences At The Commemoration Of All Souls.
From 12 noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November all who have confessed , received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a Church or oratory, and there reciting one our Father and the Apostles’ Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confessions may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November. Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st November to 8th November.
The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy souls on the usual conditions once per day fro 1st to 8th November. The condition mentioned above apply also for this.


Tawnytaskin Community Centre
Wednesday 4th November: A ‘Taste of Lough Key’ hosted by Lough Key Farm Shop in the Centre. This will be an evening to celebrate local artesian food, meet local producers, tasting of craft beer , food demonstrations, lots of local stalls and Christmas gift ideas. Tickets are €10 and include a glass of wine and tasting of samples. Contact 086 813 0005 or 085 161 8420.

Offertory Collection amounted to €2557.38 on Sunday 25th October. Thank you.

Masses will be offered ...

Monday All Souls Day 10.00 a.m.
7.30p.m. All Faithful Departed
All Faithful Departed
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Nora and Michael Carty
Wednesday
7.30p.m. Please note no 10 a.m. Mass
Patrick and Mary Higgins
Thursday 10.00 a.m. Peter Phelan
Friday 10.00 a.m.
7.30 pm Johnny Keaveney, Kathleen and Nicholas Feely, Brendan Coen, Tom Murren, Bridie Healy, Margaret and Michael Quinn and John McKenzie, Teresa Egan and Claire Fleming, Liam Cahill
Saturday 10.00a.m.
Vigil 7.30p.m. All Faithful Departed
Sunday  9.30a.m. All Faithful Departed
11.30a.m. All Faithful Departed

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

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID: Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th November 6pm-9.45pm.  Booking essential. Cost €40
Trainer Michelle O’Farrell, SAS.

BABY MASSAGE : November 2nd,  9th, 16th,  23rd at 10.30am.  For more information or to book a place please contact the Centre.

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
10.30am-12.30pm.

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.

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

NOVEMBER MASS FOR THE DEAD : Friday 13th November at 8pm. Booking advised.

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED : Monday November 9th at 8pm.
Facilitator: Marie Brennan MIAHIP MIAPPC Cost: Donation. Booking advisable.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP : November 12th 7.30pm-9pm.
No booking necessary.

DREAMS…SOURCES OF WISDOM WORKSHOP : Saturday November 7th, 10am-4.30pm. Presenter: Kathleen Duffy. Booking essential. Cost: €60

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – COUPLES WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS
November 21st & 22nd 10am- 4.30pm each day.  Facilitated by Cate Heffernan.
Booking essential.  Cost: €130

SEWING CLASSES FOR EVERYONE : Beginners Class – Basic Sewing alterations & repairs – Beginners dressmaking course. For more information or  to register your interest please contact the Centre.  Dates to be arranged.

PILATES Tuesday mornings at 10.30am with Oliver Nevin.

YOGA Wednesday mornings at 11am with Liz Dwyer.

Administration services at the Centre, photocopying, binding, scanning etc.
For further information on any of our services please contact the Centre.


Friday, October 23, 2015

Update for Sunday 25th October

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  9:30am. to 12:30pm.
24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643

Parish email stjosephsboyle@eircom.net

LET ME SEE AGAIN
I can see clearly now the rain has gone…Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind . It’s gonna be a bright, bright, bright Sunshiny day.(Johnny Nash)
Most of us have no idea what it is like to be physically blind. Spiritual blindness is another matter altogether – I’m sure we can all admit to bouts of that! The blind man in today’s Gospel must not have been blind from birth. His request to Jesus is ‘Master, let me see again.’ He had the gift of sight in the past, and he knows what he is missing. He wants to be able to see again.
 Our faith journey can be a bit like that. Sometimes we see things clearly, and sometimes we are blind to the bigger picture and to where our lives are leading. Dark clouds can come down, perhaps when we are struggling to deal with a stressful time or an illness. We can stray off the path and forget to let God in or to ask for help.
(Triona Doherty, Intercom)


EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND OCTOBER 31ST / NOVEMBER 1ST:

7:30 p.m.  Pat Taylor, Michael Brennan,  Maura Clarke, Mary Clifford
9.30 a.m.  Pauline Feely, Carmel Keenan, Aidan Lavin
11:30 a.m.  Martin Dolan, Marie Kennedy, Ita Lohan, Eamon Mullen
New Eucharistic Minister Rota available from the Parish Office.


READERS NEXT WEEKEND OCTOBER 31 / NOVEMBER 1ST:

7:30 p.m.    Eamon Perry
9:30 a.m.    John / Josephine Boylan
11.30a.m     Danny Tiernan

Area Collectors :
Area Collectors are kindly asked to collect envelopes for ’All Souls’ Collection after all Masses this weekend 24th / 25th October.

Station Mass:
Ardagh, Cashel and Mockmoyne: At the home of Michael and May Costello on Friday 30th October at 8pm.

Mass of Remembrance:
The Vigil Mass on Saturday 7th November will be celebrated for all who died in our parish during the past year. Family members, relatives and friends of the deceased are especially invited to attend this annual Mass of Remembrance.

Taize Prayer:
You are invited to an hour of Taize Prayer in Galilee Community on Friday 30th October. From 9 to 10p.m.
Reflecting Pope Francis’ hopes for Marriage and the Family, Bishop Kevin Doran has invited Pam and John Towers ( Directors of WW Marriage Encounter) to present an “ Encounter Weekend” 6th to 7th February 2016 in Athlone. Pam and John will be hosting a pre-meeting on Saturday 7th November at St. Mel’s Family Centre at 3pm.
Couples who would be unable to attend, but interested may contact J & J Boylan on 071-9662430 A.M.D.G.

Communicare Healthcare : is looking for registered nurses, healthcare assistants and MTA’s in the Mayo and Roscommon areas . Day or night shifts available, with flexibility that suits you. We are offering excellent rates of pay with full training and support. Contact Communicare today on  094 925 9100 or email margaret@communicare.ie or check out our website www.communicare.ie

Tawnytaskin Community Centre Calendar of Events:
Sunday 25th October: Relaxation and pamper day starting at 2.30p.mwill include hand and back massage, a relaxation booth and essential oils and much more. This event is expected to fill the centre so come early to avail of free advice  and sample treatments.
Admission is free.

Wednesday 4th November: A ‘Taste of Lough Key’ hosted by Lough Key Farm Shop in the Centre. This will be an evening to celebrate local artesian food, meet local producers, tasting of craft beer, food demonstrations, lots of local stalls and Christmas gift ideas.
Tickets are €10 and include a glass of wine and tasting of samples. Contact 086 813 0005or 085 161 8420.

Boyle Musical Society – Tickets on sale for The Wizard of Oz
Tickets for The Wizard of Oz will go on sale next Saturday October 31st from the Boyle Musical Society ticket office, situated next door to Marian’s on Bridge Street. The office will be open from 12pm to 3pm. The Wizard of Oz will open on Wed. November 18th and continue until Sun. November 22nd in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle at 8pm nightly. There will also be a special matinée performance on Sunday November 22nd at 3pm.
Tickets are priced at €12 for the Wednesday and Thursday performances only. All other performances are €15 and children’s tickets for the Sunday matinée are €10. Please note that there is no booking available for the Wed. and Thurs. performances.

Offertory Collection amounted to €2411.77 on Sunday 18th October. Thank you.
on Sunday 11th October. Thank you.

Masses will be offered:
Monday 10.00am Michael and Peter Higgins and The Deceased Family Members
Tuesday 10.00am Pat, Mary Ann and Eugene Beirne
Wednesday 10.00am Thomas and Elizabeth Scanlon and The Deceased family Members
Thursday 10.00am The Deceased Members of the Mc Glynn, Egan, Sheerin and Finn Families
Friday 10.00am ...
Friday 7.30pm Betty Meyler and Henry Mountain, Tom Brady and The Deceased members of the Brady and Egan Families, Peter and Eileen McLoughlin, Patrick and Margaret Healy, Anna Casserly, Berry McGee, Hilda and Johnny Casey, Michael and Winifred Conneely
Saturday 10.00am ...
Saturday Vigil 7.30pm Tony Sweeney
Sunday 9.30amEnda Lavin (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 11.30am Patrick, Thomas, Timothy, Mary and Vincent Killalea

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

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID: Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th November 6pm-9.45pm.  Booking essential. Cost €40
Trainer Michelle O’Farrell, SAS.

BABY MASSAGE : November 2nd,  9th, 16th,  23rd at 10.30am.  For more information or to book a place please contact the Centre.

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
10.30am-12.30pm.

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.

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

NOVEMBER MASS FOR THE DEAD : Friday 13th November at 8pm. Booking advised.

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED : Monday November 9th at 8pm.
Facilitator: Marie Brennan MIAHIP MIAPPC Cost: Donation. Booking advisable.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP : November 12th 7.30pm-9pm.
No booking necessary.

DREAMS…SOURCES OF WISDOM WORKSHOP : Saturday November 7th, 10am-4.30pm. Presenter: Kathleen Duffy. Booking essential. Cost: €60

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – COUPLES WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS
November 21st & 22nd 10am- 4.30pm each day.  Facilitated by Cate Heffernan.
Booking essential.  Cost: €130

SEWING CLASSES FOR EVERYONE : Beginners Class – Basic Sewing alterations & repairs – Beginners dressmaking course. For more information or  to register your interest please contact the Centre.  Dates to be arranged.

PILATES Tuesday mornings at 10.30am with Oliver Nevin.

YOGA Wednesday mornings at 11am with Liz Dwyer.

Administration services at the Centre, photocopying, binding, scanning etc.
For further information on any of our services please contact the Centre.



















Friday, October 16, 2015

Update 16th October

THE DEEP END • ABUNDANT LIFE:
Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday, a time to highlight the importance of sharing the Good News. The theme of this year’s Mission Sunday is ‘Abundant life’, a phrase which brings to mind a fullness of life and a spirit of joy. Is this how we go about our mission?
In Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis speaks of the joy of being a missionary. He says that all Christians, by virtue of their baptism, are missionary disciples: ‘All the baptised, whatever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in the faith, are agents of evangelisation… Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelisation; indeed, anyone who has truly experienced God’s saving love does not need much time or lengthy training to go out and proclaim that love. Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus. So what are we waiting for?’
(Tríona Doherty - Intercom)

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 24TH / 25TH OCTOBER: 
7:30 p.m.  Breege Mulryan, Geraldine Mc Dermottroe, Martin Purcell, Keith Suffin
9.30 a.m.  Breege Donoghue, Sr. Mary Cuddy, Catherine Davitt
11:30 a.m. Mary Martin, Teresa Carty, Kathleen Cregg, Kathleen Candon

READERS NEXT WEEKEND NEXT 24TH / 25TH OCTOBER:
7:30 p.m. Maree Millet
9:30 a.m. Maura O’ Farrell
11.30a.m  Evelyn O’ Donnell

Thank You:
Sincere thanks to all who supported last Saturday's Diocesan Parish Development Gathering through their participation, encouragement, prayer etc..  Thanks also to all who encouraged participation in the diocese's first Confirmation Youth Fest.
One hundred and seventy adults attended the Parish Development & Renewal Gathering and sixty-five Sixth Class pupils attended the Confirmation Youth Fest.

Parish Pastoral Council:
A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council took place on Tuesday last.
Items discussed were the Diocesan Gathering here in Boyle which reflected on the challenges of Baptism. There was discussion around how we can respond to challenges re Liturgy, Deepening our Faith and building up Christian Community.
We also talked about and planned for Bishop’s Pastoral Visit which is to take place on Wednesday 4th November.
Ongoing discussion re Parish Website and a suggestion that the Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings should be at an earlier time.

Roscommon Solstice Choir :
Roscommon Solstice Choir will sing at Mass in the beautifully restored St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford on Sunday 25th October 2015 at 1 pm. All welcome.

Church Gate Collection for Motor Neuron Disease:
The Annual Church Gate Collection for Motor Neuron Disease will take place after all Masses next weekend October 24th and 25th. Anyone wishing to assist with the collection please contact Mary Regan on 071 966 3544.

Tawnytaskin Community Centre Calendar of Events:
• Sunday 25th October: Relaxation and pamper day, including hand and back massage, a relaxation booth and essential oils and much more. This event is expected to fill the centre so come early to avail of free advice  and sample treatments. Admission is free the night.
• Wednesday 4th November: A ‘Taste of Lough Key’ hosted by Lough Key Farm Shop in the Centre. This will be an evening to celebrate local artesian food, meet local producers, tasting of craft beer , food demonstrations, lots of local stalls and Christmas gift ideas.
Tickets are €10 and include a glass of wine and tasting of samples. Contact 086 813 0005 or 085 161 8420.

Certified Courses: Limited number of places available on the following - Healthcare L6 and Safe Pass. Free of charge to certain participants. Call Stephanie/Sabrina at GRTEB for more information contact  090 663 4189.

Boyle Arts Festival / Fregoli Theatre
BAF, In association with Fregoli Theatre are delighted to bring the play Pleasure Ground  home to Boyle on December 12th. Written by Jarlath Tivnan and directed by Maria Tivnan, Pleasure Ground is based on ideas inspired by the decline of a typical rural Irish town. The play is based around the town of Boyle, inspired by its playground, which is actually called the Pleasure Ground.
Jarlath’s writing is witty and sharp, and captures the beauty of rural and small town life whilst exploring feelings of sadness and isolation. His characters are very much of their generation (born in the 1990s) but their stories will strike a chord with all generations.
Pleasure Ground will be performed in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Saturday December 12th at 8pm.Tickets priced €12 and €10 are on sale now from Taylors Jewellers, Bridge Street, Únabhán Tourism, King House, Boyle and on www.eventbrite.ie

Masses will be offered as follows:
Monday: 10.00a.m. Tessie and Jimmy Connors and Bob Alcock
Tuesday: 10.00a.m. Anthony Smith
Wednesday: 10.00a.m. The Deceased Members of the McNiffe Family
Thursday: 10.00a.m. Patrick and Annie Tivnan
Friday: 10.00a.m.
Friday: 7.30pm Peter Brennan and Josephine Dwyer-Fitzgerald, Patrick and Brigid Earley, Agnes Nerney, Teresa McDermott, Frank Doohan, Angela Flanagan
Saturday: 10.00a.m. Vincent Killalea (Months Mind)
Saturday Vigil: 7.30p.m. Noel and Dympna Garvey
Sunday: 9.30a.m. People of the Parish
Sunday 11.30a.m.: The Deceased Members of the Cunningham and Goonan Families

Family Life Centre, Boyle
Phone 071 9663000 - Charity No: 6942

RAINBOWS/SPECTRUM
Induction night Wednesday 21st October at 7pm. Starts Wednesday 28th October 7pm-8pm.
Places limited. Booking essential.

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 mornings10.30am-12.30pm. Bazz Art for toddlers at Childsplay:Next session Tuesday October 13th Let your toddler explore their creativity and enjoy story time among their friends with help from Bazz.  Cost is included in Childsplay: Tuesday October 13th at 10am sharp-11am.


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 071 966 3000 or Maura on 071 966 3841. All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

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

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse.
Thursday 8th October 7.30pm-9pm.  No booking necessary.

DREAMS…SOURCES OF WISDOM WORKSHOP
When we work with the Wisdom of our Dreams, we ensure overall wellbeing for our lives.
Saturday November 7th, 10am-4.30pm. Presenter: Kathleen Duffy. Booking essential. Cost: €60

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – COUPLES WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS
November 21st & 22nd 10am- 4.30pm each day.  Facilitated by Cate Heffernan.
Introducing techniques that help shift the couple from a stuck place into better understanding of self and other through differentiation and improved communication.  Booking essential.  Cost: €130 


TALK ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
Information evening with John Farran  - Talk on Public Speaking techniques
Friday October 23rd 7.30pm-8.30pm.  Cost: Free All Welcome.

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.



Monday, October 12, 2015

Update 12th October

Wisdom

A wise man once wrote for his gravestone; ‘As I am now, you soon shall be, so be content to follow me.’
When he died a wiser one taped a note to it that read: ‘To follow you I’m content, until I know which way you went’ ah! That’s wisdom.
Wisdom is applying truth to the art of living. The truth comes free in the word of God but applying it comes at a price. He abandons Jesus and departs poorer than when he came even though his wealth remains intact.
Not only does he leave the poorer, he leaves grieving.
Instinctively he knows that there’s more to his life than wealth.
He knows it, yet still won’t change. He wants wisdom; is offered it, but thinks the price is too high. Change wealth to anything else we long for in the secret of our heart – anything that blocks our way to God.
That’s the spot God’s word needs to hit, to separate us from it so that we come to possess wisdom because we’ve allowed God to possess us.    (Fr. Tom Cahill)


EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 17TH / 18TH OCTOBER:
7:30 p.m. Mary Clifford, Alan Deane, Bridie Farrell, Pat Gannon
9.30 a.m. Teresa Sweeney, Kathleen Brennan, Andrew Carr
11:30 a.m. Terry Rooney, Brian Scanlon, Francis Walsh, Marie Wynne

READERS NEXT WEEKEND NEXT 17TH / 18TH  OCTOBER:
7:30 p.m. Carol Hickey
9:30 a.m. Michael Chapman
11.30a.m. Noel Scally

Parish Pastoral Council:
A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday 13th October at 8p.m. in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society:
A meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society will be held on Wednesday 14th October after the 10a.m. Mass.

Mission Sunday:
Sunday next 18th October is Mission Sunday. Your continuing prayers and generosity allow Missionaries make a difference that transforms peoples’ lives.

‘Do This In Memory Programme’
The children who wish to receive their First Penance and First Holy Communion this year will be enrolled at the 11.30a.m. Mass next Sunday 18th October.

Roscommon Leader  Partnership 's Linda Sice is hosting a meeting on Monday 12th October at 3.30pm in the Citizens Advice Centre, upstairs. Anyone who had previously attended the Boyle Age Friendly Town meetings where discussions around older people's issues and home and personal security were discussed would be especially welcome.  

S.P.C.A. Roscommon Branch Cake Sale:
A cake sale will take place after all Masses next Sunday 18th October  in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre. All proceeds go to S.P.C.C Roscommon Branch.

Boyle Church of Ireland:
Supper Social will be held in The Saddler’s Inn on Friday 16th October. Doors open at 9p.m. Music by Sean Brennan. Admission €10.

Boyle Arts Festival in Association with Fregoli Theatre are delighted to bring the play Pleasure Ground  home to Boyle on December 12th. Written by Jarlath Tivnan and directed by Maria Tivnan, Pleasure Ground is based on ideas inspired by the decline of a typical rural Irish town. The play is based around the town of Boyle, inspired by its playground, which is actually called the Pleasure Ground. Pleasure Ground will be performed in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Saturday December 12th at 8pm.
Tickets priced €12 and €10 are on sale now from Taylors Jewellers, Bridge Street,  Únabhán Tourism, King House, Boyle and on www.eventbrite.ie

Masses will be offered as follows:

Monday 10.00 a.m. Francis Geelan
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Eddie and Kathleen McDermottroe
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Rosaleen Moran
Thursday 10.00 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving Harvest Festival Brothers of  Charity
Friday 10.00 a.m.
Friday 7.30 pm Eugene Duignan, Jim and Tracy Maughan, Teresa, Mick and Jim Corrigan (1st Anniversary) and The Deceased Members of the Corrigan and Casey Families, Christy Slein, Kate Horan
Saturday 10.00a.m. Rita Madden (Months Mind)
saturday Vigil 7.30p.m. Tom Appleby
Sunday 9.30a.m. People of the Parish
Sunday 11.30a.m. Tommy and Anne McGrath and The Deceased Family

Run Walk n Roll for Research:
The 20th Annual Boyle Fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research will take place in Boyle on today Sunday 11th October at 2pm.
Originally known as The Terry Fox Run in 1986 and rebranded in 2011 to Run Walk n Roll .. There will be a 20th anniversary wristband and Irish Cancer Society T-Shirt for all. Entry is €10 for adults and registration will take place in St Josephs Hall from 12.30 p.m. Concessions for children and families. For sponsorship cards or more details contact Damian 086 3942388. Please note change of time to 2p.m.

Boyle Arts Festival in Association with Fregoli Theatre are delighted to bring the play Pleasure Ground  home to Boyle on December 12th. Written by Jarlath Tivnan and directed by Maria Tivnan, Pleasure Ground is based on ideas inspired by the decline of a typical rural Irish town. The play is based around the town of Boyle, inspired by its playground, which is actually called the Pleasure Ground. Pleasure Ground will be performed in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Saturday December 12th at 8pm. Tickets priced €12 and €10 are on sale now from Taylors Jewellers, Únabhán ,King House, and on www.eventbrite.ie

Roscommon Safe Link: will host an open day at their offices in Elphin Street, Boyle on Wednesday 14th October in conjunction with Roscommon Social Inclusion Week 2015. This is a networking opportunity to meet others working locally and to gain valuable awareness and understanding of our work in County Roscommon and surrounding areas. Please drop in and say hello to us. Contact 071 966 4200.

Tawnytaskin Community Centre Calendar of Events:  
Sunday 25th October: Relaxation and pamper day including hand and back massage, a relaxation booth, essential oils and much more. This event is expected to fill the centre so come early to avail of free advice  and sample treatments. Admission is free the night.
Wednesday 4th November: A ‘Taste of Lough Key’ hosted by Lough Key Farm Shop in the Centre. This will be an evening to celebrate local artisan food, meet local producers, tasting of craft beer, food demonstrations and Christmas gift ideas. Tickets are €10 and include a glass of wine and tasting of samples. Contact Ann on 086 813 0005.

Offertory Collection amounted to €3008.53 on Sunday 4th October. Thank you.

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. 966 2218
Rev. John Coughlan C.C. 966 2012
Parish Office & Sacristy 9662 643 open 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
24hr Emergency Number 086 826 2643

Parish e:mail stjosephsboyle@eircom.net


Family Life Centre, Boyle
Phone 071 9663000 - Charity No: 6942

RAINBOWS/SPECTRUM
Induction night Wednesday 21st October at 7pm. Starts Wednesday 28th October 7pm-8pm.
Places limited. Booking essential.

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 mornings10.30am-12.30pm. Bazz Art for toddlers at Childsplay:Next session Tuesday October 13th Let your toddler explore their creativity and enjoy story time among their friends with help from Bazz.  Cost is included in Childsplay: Tuesday October 13th at 10am sharp-11am.


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 071 966 3000 or Maura on 071 966 3841. All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.

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

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse.
Thursday 8th October 7.30pm-9pm.  No booking necessary.

DREAMS…SOURCES OF WISDOM WORKSHOP
When we work with the Wisdom of our Dreams, we ensure overall wellbeing for our lives.
Saturday November 7th, 10am-4.30pm. Presenter: Kathleen Duffy. Booking essential. Cost: €60

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – COUPLES WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS
November 21st & 22nd 10am- 4.30pm each day.  Facilitated by Cate Heffernan.
Introducing techniques that help shift the couple from a stuck place into better understanding ofself and other through differentiation and improved communication.  Booking essential.  Cost: €130  

TALK ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
Information evening with John Farran  - Talk on Public Speaking techniques
Friday October 23rd 7.30pm-8.30pm.  Cost: Free All Welcome.

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.