St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey First Sunday of Advent 2nd December, 2012
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, [email protected]
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Nathy & John Devine, Knockcunney
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Johnny Henry, Parents Thomas & Mary, Jim McHale, /dec'd Henry & McHale Families, Cloonlarhan
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Special Intention
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Bill Tarpey, Clooncouse & dec'd Family Friday 7.00 Rooskey: No Mass
Friday 8.00 Carracastle The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Sat/day 10.00 Rooskey: The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Jim & Tess Owens, Cloonfane, Rose & John Flannery /& son Marty, Gowel
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Special Intention
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for all whose anniversaries occur at this time
Feastdays: Mon. 3rd St. Francis Xavier; Fri. 7th St. Ambrose;
Sat. 8th The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 9th Dec., Second Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Owens/Flannery Family
Servers: Ailish Taheny, Claire Coleman, James Brennan
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Eithne Gordon
Servers: Emily Quinn, Maisy Hopkins, Leanne Collins
Rooskey: Saturday 10.00: Reader: Beatrice Connor
Servers: Curtis Hawksworth
Sunday 10.00: Reader: Beatrice Connor
Servers: Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for next Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7th 8th & 9th Dec.
Friday 8.00: Eileen Murphy & Bernie Brennan
Saturday 8.00: Margaret Henry & Anne Crowley
Sunday 11.30: Dorothy Richardson & Marian Marren
St. Vincent de Paul Churchgate Collection: Thank you to all who contributed to the collection held last weekend, €424.28 was collected at Carracastle & €325.29 at Rooskey.
Esker Advent Retreats: Healing in the Spirit & wholeness in body & mind, based on the Word of God & the Sacraments led by Jim McManus, C.Ss.R. Dec. 7th – 9th. 091-844007/8
Holy Hour in Rooskey Church on this Sunday 2nd Dec from 2 pm–3pm.
Confirmation: Meeting for parents of young people for Confirmation in Scoil Iosa on Monday evening 3rd December at 8pm. All parents requested to please attend.
Visits to the sick and housebound for December will take place during week 10th to 14th.
The Immaculate Conception: Mass at 8pm on Fri. in Carracastle & 10am on Sat. in Rooskey. Bus Services: Carracastle is now an Official Bus Stop and as well as the buses already coming through the village, the bus arriving from Dublin at 4 o'clock will be coming through daily.
Davys Christmas Party on Sat. 8th Dec. at 9.30pm. Music by Mary Kathleen Henry. Party food served, raffle on the night. Tickets €5. All welcome.
Foróige 8k Sponsored Walk on this Sun Dec 2nd @ 2.30pm. Your support much appreciated. Proceeds shared between Defibriliator upkeep & Club. Everyone welcome to come along on the day. Please wear reflective clothing.
Defibrillator: The Carracastle AED Group are seeking donations for the upkeep of the Defibrillator. This is a very important piece of equipment for the Community. Envelopes are provided at the Church doors & place in collection basket. Thank you for donations received.
Carracastle Parish Gathering Planning Meeting on Wed. 5th Dec. at 8pm in the Community Centre. Everyone invited to attend. Application for funds submitted, will know by Tuesday if approved. All ideas welcome.
Charlestown Athletic FC AGM on next Sunday Dec. 9th at 6pm in the Pastoral Centre.
Self Help Africa Churchgate Collection at both Churches next weekend 8th & 9th Dec.
25 Card Drive: Cloonlyon Parents Association are running a 25 Card Drive every Friday night at 9pm in the Pastoral Centre, Charlestown. Admission €5, Prizes Galore.
Unite for Life Vigil Tue 4th Dec 4.30pm at the Dáil. Bus & information contact: Claire 0872668702 or Katie 0877020255. All are invited to attend. The vigil will have a positive, clear message about safeguarding the lives of mothers & babies in pregnancy.
Anam Cara is holding its monthly support meeting on Wed 5th of Dec. from 19:30 to 21:00 at The Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway. This event is free, open to all bereaved parents and each Anam Cara support group has a bereavement therapist present to answer any questions.
Thank You: The organisers of the cookery demonstration in aid of Charlestown Swimming Pool which was held in the Park Hotel, would like to thank everyone who supported the event.
Craobh Seosamh Mhic Gabhainn C.C.E. Christmas concert on Sun. 2nd Dec. 2pm-3:30pm in Kilmovee Community Centre. Great prizes in the raffle. Support would be appreciated.
Christmas Choral & Music Concert - on Dec 12th in The Church of Sacred Heart Bunninadden. Artists taking part include: Saint Attractas School Choir & Orchestra, Kieran Lundy, Fr. James McDonagh & Friends, Bridie Giblin - soloist & member of Grace Notes Choral Group, Tomas Langan, Castlebar, followed by Tone Cold Sober & Barbershop Chorus, Strandhill, plus a special guest appearance by Patrick Feeney & Friends. Tickets €20 (including free raffle Prizes for 2 nights B&B in ‘Dalata’ Group Of Hotels (for 2 people) & 1 Night B&B + Golf @ City West Hotel Dublin (for 2 people) plus other vouchers. All of the proceeds are in aid of the refurbishment of the local Community Centre.
County Roscommon Job Club is running a two week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Market St., Ballagahderreen, starting on Mon 10th Dec at 10am – 1pm each day. The course is free & is open to jobseekers of all ages. Contact: 094 98 62373 or 090 6626802.
MABS holds an outreach service by appointment only on the 1st Thursday of the month in the CDP Offices in the Shambles in Ballaghaderreen. Contact MABS 090 6627811
Mayo North East intends to provide free Capacity Building training on 3rd December at 7.00pm in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford. If your group is interested in taking part in this specialised training contact 094 9256745/ 0877704251. [email protected].
Music in Davys: Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, [email protected]
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Nathy & John Devine, Knockcunney
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Johnny Henry, Parents Thomas & Mary, Jim McHale, /dec'd Henry & McHale Families, Cloonlarhan
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Special Intention
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Bill Tarpey, Clooncouse & dec'd Family Friday 7.00 Rooskey: No Mass
Friday 8.00 Carracastle The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Sat/day 10.00 Rooskey: The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Jim & Tess Owens, Cloonfane, Rose & John Flannery /& son Marty, Gowel
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Special Intention
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for all whose anniversaries occur at this time
Feastdays: Mon. 3rd St. Francis Xavier; Fri. 7th St. Ambrose;
Sat. 8th The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 9th Dec., Second Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Owens/Flannery Family
Servers: Ailish Taheny, Claire Coleman, James Brennan
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Eithne Gordon
Servers: Emily Quinn, Maisy Hopkins, Leanne Collins
Rooskey: Saturday 10.00: Reader: Beatrice Connor
Servers: Curtis Hawksworth
Sunday 10.00: Reader: Beatrice Connor
Servers: Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for next Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7th 8th & 9th Dec.
Friday 8.00: Eileen Murphy & Bernie Brennan
Saturday 8.00: Margaret Henry & Anne Crowley
Sunday 11.30: Dorothy Richardson & Marian Marren
St. Vincent de Paul Churchgate Collection: Thank you to all who contributed to the collection held last weekend, €424.28 was collected at Carracastle & €325.29 at Rooskey.
Esker Advent Retreats: Healing in the Spirit & wholeness in body & mind, based on the Word of God & the Sacraments led by Jim McManus, C.Ss.R. Dec. 7th – 9th. 091-844007/8
Holy Hour in Rooskey Church on this Sunday 2nd Dec from 2 pm–3pm.
Confirmation: Meeting for parents of young people for Confirmation in Scoil Iosa on Monday evening 3rd December at 8pm. All parents requested to please attend.
Visits to the sick and housebound for December will take place during week 10th to 14th.
The Immaculate Conception: Mass at 8pm on Fri. in Carracastle & 10am on Sat. in Rooskey. Bus Services: Carracastle is now an Official Bus Stop and as well as the buses already coming through the village, the bus arriving from Dublin at 4 o'clock will be coming through daily.
Davys Christmas Party on Sat. 8th Dec. at 9.30pm. Music by Mary Kathleen Henry. Party food served, raffle on the night. Tickets €5. All welcome.
Foróige 8k Sponsored Walk on this Sun Dec 2nd @ 2.30pm. Your support much appreciated. Proceeds shared between Defibriliator upkeep & Club. Everyone welcome to come along on the day. Please wear reflective clothing.
Defibrillator: The Carracastle AED Group are seeking donations for the upkeep of the Defibrillator. This is a very important piece of equipment for the Community. Envelopes are provided at the Church doors & place in collection basket. Thank you for donations received.
Carracastle Parish Gathering Planning Meeting on Wed. 5th Dec. at 8pm in the Community Centre. Everyone invited to attend. Application for funds submitted, will know by Tuesday if approved. All ideas welcome.
Charlestown Athletic FC AGM on next Sunday Dec. 9th at 6pm in the Pastoral Centre.
Self Help Africa Churchgate Collection at both Churches next weekend 8th & 9th Dec.
25 Card Drive: Cloonlyon Parents Association are running a 25 Card Drive every Friday night at 9pm in the Pastoral Centre, Charlestown. Admission €5, Prizes Galore.
Unite for Life Vigil Tue 4th Dec 4.30pm at the Dáil. Bus & information contact: Claire 0872668702 or Katie 0877020255. All are invited to attend. The vigil will have a positive, clear message about safeguarding the lives of mothers & babies in pregnancy.
Anam Cara is holding its monthly support meeting on Wed 5th of Dec. from 19:30 to 21:00 at The Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway. This event is free, open to all bereaved parents and each Anam Cara support group has a bereavement therapist present to answer any questions.
Thank You: The organisers of the cookery demonstration in aid of Charlestown Swimming Pool which was held in the Park Hotel, would like to thank everyone who supported the event.
Craobh Seosamh Mhic Gabhainn C.C.E. Christmas concert on Sun. 2nd Dec. 2pm-3:30pm in Kilmovee Community Centre. Great prizes in the raffle. Support would be appreciated.
Christmas Choral & Music Concert - on Dec 12th in The Church of Sacred Heart Bunninadden. Artists taking part include: Saint Attractas School Choir & Orchestra, Kieran Lundy, Fr. James McDonagh & Friends, Bridie Giblin - soloist & member of Grace Notes Choral Group, Tomas Langan, Castlebar, followed by Tone Cold Sober & Barbershop Chorus, Strandhill, plus a special guest appearance by Patrick Feeney & Friends. Tickets €20 (including free raffle Prizes for 2 nights B&B in ‘Dalata’ Group Of Hotels (for 2 people) & 1 Night B&B + Golf @ City West Hotel Dublin (for 2 people) plus other vouchers. All of the proceeds are in aid of the refurbishment of the local Community Centre.
County Roscommon Job Club is running a two week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Market St., Ballagahderreen, starting on Mon 10th Dec at 10am – 1pm each day. The course is free & is open to jobseekers of all ages. Contact: 094 98 62373 or 090 6626802.
MABS holds an outreach service by appointment only on the 1st Thursday of the month in the CDP Offices in the Shambles in Ballaghaderreen. Contact MABS 090 6627811
Mayo North East intends to provide free Capacity Building training on 3rd December at 7.00pm in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford. If your group is interested in taking part in this specialised training contact 094 9256745/ 0877704251. [email protected].
Music in Davys: Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome
