Update 27th March

Easter Week 2016

Update 13th March

Update 5th March

Update 19th February

Update 5th February

Matthew West, an American Christian music artist, released a song called

‘Do Something’ in 2012 our first reading from Isaiah brings its lyrics to mind: ‘Here I am, send me’.

I woke up this morning

saw a world full of trouble now

thought, how’d we ever get so far down

how’s it ever gonna turn around

so I turned my eyes to Heaven

I thought, ‘God, why don’t You do something?’

Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of

people living in poverty

children sold into slavery

the thought disgusted me

so, I shook my fist at Heaven

said, ‘God, why don’t You do something?’

he said, ‘I did, I created you.’                                                (Salvador Ryan)

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS FOR 13TH & 14TH FEBRUARY :

 7. 30 p.m. :  Bridie Farrell, Pat Gannon, Breege Mulryan, Geraldine McDermottroe

 9:30 a.m.  :  Laura Tighe, Breege Donoghue, Sr. Mary Cuddy

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

READERS FOR 13TH / 14TH FEBRUARY: 

  7.30 p.m. :   Carol Hickey

  9:30 a.m. :   Marie McNamara

 11.30a.m.  :   Noel Scally

Lent: 

Ash Wednesday is the 10th February. Mass Times for Lent are 10a.m. and 6.15p.m. Monday to Friday.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society:

A meeting of St. Joseph's Young Priests Society will be held after the 10a.m. Mass on Wednesday 10th February.

Parish Pastoral Council: 

A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Tuesday 9th February at 8p.m. in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre.

Trócaire Boxes: 

Your generosity over the years have allowed Trócaire to work with the most vulnerable of  our society. This year the theme of Trócaire’s campaign is ‘Join The Fight For Justice’.

Trócaire boxes are available at all the Church doors, please take one home.

Church Choir:

It was great to see so many people on Tuesday evening willing to give of their time and talents. Practice takes place every Tuesday and  we look forward to hearing our new Choir soon.

Daily Masses

Monday 10.00 a.m. John and Mary Keane, Bill and Kitty Keane

Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Susan and Paddy Geelan

Wednesday 10.00a.m.

Wednesday 6.15p.m. Josephine and Johnny Nicholson, Margaret and Bernard Flannery

Thursday 10.00a.m.

Thursday 6.15p.m. Sean Dwyer

Friday 10.00a.m.

Friday 6.15p.m. Martin Mullaney, Sean Kenny, Patrick and Mary Mc Glynn and Deceased Family, Jimmy Egan, Paddy Regan and Jim Higgins, Phil Toolan and The Deceased Members of The Toolan Family

Saturday 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil 7.30p.m. Kathleen O’ Mahoney

Sunday  9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Sunday 11.30a.m. Margaret and John Sweeney

How should a Catholic think about politics?

Iona Institute Talk – Sligo 

THE IONA INSTITUTE invites you to a talk by Bishop Kevin Doran on the topic, ‘How Should a Catholic Think About Politics?’  The talk will take place at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on Tuesday 23rd February at 8pm. Admission Free. If you would like to attend please email info@ionainstitute.ie or phone 01 6619 204.

Lenten Scripture Sharing Groups

• Gospel passages and reflections now available to download from www.elphindiocese.ie/lent  For support in establishing a new group please contact Justin @ 087 6171526.

• A Lenten journey with Fr. Niall Ahern

• Short daily reflections available to listen / podcast @ www.elphindiocese.ie/reflections 

Divine Mercy Conference - Dublin

The Divine Mercy Conference will take place at the RDS, Dublin from 19th – 21st February. Tickets €35.00 for full weekend. www.divinemercyconference.com 

Marriage Encounter - Athlone :

Marriage Encounter will host a weekend for married couples  at the Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone from 26th to 28th February. For more info and / or to book, 

visit www.marriageencounter.ie  or call 087-784 0408 for a brochure.

Offertory Collection amounted to €2412.59 on Sunday 31st January.

Update 29th January

Catholic Schools Week 2016

The theme of Catholic Schools Week this year is  Challenged to Proclaim God’s Mercy.

Prayer For Catholic Schools Week :

Dear God,

Help us to be open to the challenge of proclaiming your mercy in the modern world. Guide our school to be rooted in your example. Open our hearts to reflect yourloving mercy in all we do, and inspire us to be brave in answering the call to ‘proclaim your mercy’. As we journey through this week, strengthen us to reignite the Catholic ethos upon which our school was formed. Amen

EUCHARISTIC MINSTERS FOR 6TH & 7TH FEBRUARY :

7.30 p.m. :  Michael Brennan, Maura Clarke, Mary Clifford, Alan Deane

9:30 a.m.  : Teresa Sweeney, Kathleen Brennan, Andrew Carr

11:30 a.m. :  Francis Walsh, Marie Wynne, Teresa Carty, Kathleen Candon

READERS FOR 6TH / 7TH FEBRUARY:

7.30 p.m. :   Michael Gilmartin

9:30 a.m. :   Bernie Kemple

11.30a.m. :   Noel Kennedy

February Feast Days:

Monday 1st February: Feast of St. Bridget

Tuesday 2nd February: The Presentation of the Lord also Candlemas.

Wednesday 3rd February: Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of Throats after all Masses.

Please note: There will be Mass at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday evening.

First Friday:

Friday 5th February is the First Friday of the month.

Confessions before all Masses.

Communion Calls:

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

Fr. John will make his Communion Calls on Tuesday 9th February.

SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Trust):

A Church Gate collection in Aid of S.H.O.U.T will be held after all Masses next weekend February 6th and 7th. Anyone willing to help out with the collection please contact Mary Regan on 071-9663544. Your support would be appreciated.

Grange National School:

Grange National School will celebrate Grandparents' Day on Wednesday 3rd February. All grandparents are welcome to visit the school from 11.15 am to 12.30 pm.

Offertory Collection amounted to €2581.79 on Sunday 24th January.

Masses will be offered as follows:

Monday 10.00 a.m. Packie Simon

Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Bertie and James Wynne

Wednesday 10.00a.m.

7.30p.m. Paddy O’ Rourke

Feast of St. Blaise

Thursday 10.00a.m. Darragh  Dooley

Friday 10.00a.m.

7.30p.m. John and Kathleen Tansey, J.P. and Bina McCormack, Attracta Jones, Jimmy and Winifred Egan, Pax McLoughlin, Pat and Rita Killalea

Saturday 10.00a.m. Eamon Downes (Months Mind)

Vigil 7.30p.m. Tom and Mary Supple and The Deceased Family Members

Sunday 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

11.30a.m. Brendan and Moira Sheerin

Brothers of Charity

Brothers of Charity are looking for people to train as Support Workers on their Community Employment scheme. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to re-enter the workplace whilst doing very worthwhile work in the community.

Eligibility criteria applies. Please call 087 145 6587 for more details.

South Leitrim Cancer Support Group:

South Leitrim Cancer Support Group meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 8p.m. in St. Georges Heritage Centre, Carrick on Shannon. Serving South Leitrim and North Roscommon. Everyone with a cancer diagnosis and family members are welcome. For further information please contact Sligo Cancer Centre on 071-9170433.

Boyle GAA Club

Registration Evening next Thursday evening

February 4th from 7.00pm - 9.30pm in Boyle GAA Clubrooms. This registration

is for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 boys.  Cost of registration for U8's &

U10's is €40. Cost for all other ages is €50. If you are registering for the first time, please bring your Birth Certificate (Long version if possible).

Fresh Start

Fresh Start is a GRETB funded training course for people who wish to explore their work options and update or develop new skills.  It is particularly suited to persons on a social welfare allowance with short or long term health difficulties. If you wish to enquire about the course please contact Regina or Caroline at National Learning Network Castlerea on 094 962 0374.