St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey Fifth Sunday of Easter 28th April, 2013
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Dominick Morrisroe, Cloonlumney, brother Tony & /son-in-law Bernard Feeney.
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Desmond Fitzgerald, Ballyhaunis
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Josephine Schmit, Philadelphia
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: James & Margaret Roddy, Glosh
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: Sr. Marianna Ginty
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: James Hyland & dec'd Hyland Family, Cashelduff
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Mickey Benson, parents Jack & Mary Ellen, brothers /Jimmy, Owen & wife Carmel, daughter Diane, dec'd /Benson & Duffy Families Rooskey
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for Seamus Ginty, Killasser. Sympathy to his sister Teresa Parsons, Tonroe & family; Josephine Schmit, Philadelphia, whose burial took place on Thurs. 25th. Sympathy to her Uncle Martin Fleming, Brackloon; Bea Nevin, Castlebar formerly McNicholas of Gowel. Johnny Ryan, Srah, 28th April 1990 and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Feastdays: Wed. 1st May St. Joseph the Worker; Fri. 3rd Sts Philip & James, Apostles.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 5th May, 2013 , Sixth Sunday of Easter
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Hyland Family
Servers: Hannah & Shane Morrisroe, Luke Connor
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Stephanie Quinn
Servers: Jamie Duffy, Kian Parsons, Milosz Bahrynowski
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Seamus Duffy
Servers: Rachel Kelleher, Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th May
Saturday 8.00: Teresa Quinn & May Grady
Sunday 11.30: Margaret Kearney & Martin Hopkins
“A Spiritual Compass” at Esker Retreat Centre, May 3rd -5th 2013. Phone 091 844 007
Bishop Kelly will visit Scoil Iosa on Monday April 29th as part of Confirmation Preparation.
Wedding: Congratulations & Best Wishes for the future to Claire Towey, Rooskey and Ryan Denning, Kilmovee who were married in Rooskey Church on Saturday last 20th April
Western Care Association: Variety concert in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris May 2nd. Matt & Orlaith Kenae, Sean Costello, T.R. Dallas, Ballinrobe Folk Group & extract from the Real McCoy. Tickets €15 from local outlets. Western Care @ 0949029144 & online.
First Holy Communion in Carracastle this Sunday. Congratulations and all God's blessings to the children and their families, Katie Connor, Eva Doorly-Coleman, Emily Figg, Rachel Hopkins, Maja Labusinska, Adam McGowan, Kyle McLoughlin, Eoghan Morrisroe, Georgina O'Brien, Cian Reddington, Alicja Sobocinska. Thank you to their teacher Mrs Maloney for all her preparation in school and in church, to Miss Hickey and to all who have helped with music and singing, the booklets, flowers, church displays & church grounds preparation. All are invited for refreshments afterwards to Scoil Iosa, kindly provided by the Parents Association.
First Friday visits to the sick and housebound during the coming week.
Franciscan Brothers have been given permission to speak in the Parishes of the Diocese this year. Brother Brian Johnston will speak at Masses next weekend in both Churches.
Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2013 led by Bishop John Fleming and Bishop Brendan Kelly. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran Holmes, Killala Diocese & Fr. John Maloney Achonry Diocese, 23rd- 28th August, from Knock. 5 nights full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €695. To book a place please contact Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Mary Loftus on 096-31462
Friendship Group are hosting a Western Alzheimers Tea Day in conjunction with their usual meeting in the Community Centre on Wed. 1st May, 11.30 to 1.30. Everyone welcome to drop in for a cuppa. Please support.
Caiseal Gaels U16A League Result: Caiseal Gaels 3-6 to Castlebar Mitchels 2-3. Next Minor match against Ballyvary.
Quiz Night in Davys May 4th, proceeds to the upkeep of Community Centre. Raffle prizes etc.
Spring Clean: 4th May & 18th May. Meet 11am at Community Centre to collect bags. Pick up litter in your area & help keep our Community tidy.
Gathering Meeting on 8th May at 9pm. Public meeting to arrange the Carracastle Gathering week of activities for Aug. 2nd - 11th. Please get involved to make this a memorable week.
Accord, the official agency providing marriage preparation in the Achonry Diocese is looking for people to work with couples preparing for marriage.If interested please contact 094 9254944/accordcharlestown@eircom.net. Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd May.
A Vigil of Prayer for the Right to Life of Mothers and their Unborn Babies, Saturday 4 May, Our Ladys Shrine, Knock. This important event, supported by the Irish Bishops Conference, will begin with a themed Rosary Procession at 1.00pm & conclude with Mass in the Basilica at 3.00pm. All are warmly invited to attend. Main celebrant, Cardinal Seán Brady, homilist Most Rev. Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick. A blessing for expectant mothers who are present will be given during the Mass. For further details see www.chooselife2013.ie
Charlestown Heritage Society: A special talk will be given on the placenames of Kilbeagh Civil Parish (Charlestown & Carracastle Villages) May 7th, 8pm in the Arts Centre by Fiachra McGabhann & sponsored by Togra Mhaigh Eo de Chonradh na Gaeilge & will provide us with the meaning of our placenames. Contact Seamus Bermingham 087-2489246 or 094-9255820.
County Roscommon Job Club is running a four week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Ballagahderreen, starting on Tues 7th May at 10am – 1pm each day. The course is free & open to jobseekers of all ages. Contact Mary 094 9862373 or FÁS Office 090 6626802. Families required to host spanish students, aged 11–17 yrs for the month of July. 086-8105964
Swinford Swimming Club invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Lifeguards & Teachers for part time employment with Swinford Swimming Club at the swimming pool in Aras Attracta.To register your interest, email paulinemccallion@eircom.net by Friday 3rd May.
Music in Davys – Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome.
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Dominick Morrisroe, Cloonlumney, brother Tony & /son-in-law Bernard Feeney.
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Desmond Fitzgerald, Ballyhaunis
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Josephine Schmit, Philadelphia
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: James & Margaret Roddy, Glosh
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: Sr. Marianna Ginty
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: James Hyland & dec'd Hyland Family, Cashelduff
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Mickey Benson, parents Jack & Mary Ellen, brothers /Jimmy, Owen & wife Carmel, daughter Diane, dec'd /Benson & Duffy Families Rooskey
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for Seamus Ginty, Killasser. Sympathy to his sister Teresa Parsons, Tonroe & family; Josephine Schmit, Philadelphia, whose burial took place on Thurs. 25th. Sympathy to her Uncle Martin Fleming, Brackloon; Bea Nevin, Castlebar formerly McNicholas of Gowel. Johnny Ryan, Srah, 28th April 1990 and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Feastdays: Wed. 1st May St. Joseph the Worker; Fri. 3rd Sts Philip & James, Apostles.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 5th May, 2013 , Sixth Sunday of Easter
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Hyland Family
Servers: Hannah & Shane Morrisroe, Luke Connor
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Stephanie Quinn
Servers: Jamie Duffy, Kian Parsons, Milosz Bahrynowski
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Seamus Duffy
Servers: Rachel Kelleher, Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th May
Saturday 8.00: Teresa Quinn & May Grady
Sunday 11.30: Margaret Kearney & Martin Hopkins
“A Spiritual Compass” at Esker Retreat Centre, May 3rd -5th 2013. Phone 091 844 007
Bishop Kelly will visit Scoil Iosa on Monday April 29th as part of Confirmation Preparation.
Wedding: Congratulations & Best Wishes for the future to Claire Towey, Rooskey and Ryan Denning, Kilmovee who were married in Rooskey Church on Saturday last 20th April
Western Care Association: Variety concert in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris May 2nd. Matt & Orlaith Kenae, Sean Costello, T.R. Dallas, Ballinrobe Folk Group & extract from the Real McCoy. Tickets €15 from local outlets. Western Care @ 0949029144 & online.
First Holy Communion in Carracastle this Sunday. Congratulations and all God's blessings to the children and their families, Katie Connor, Eva Doorly-Coleman, Emily Figg, Rachel Hopkins, Maja Labusinska, Adam McGowan, Kyle McLoughlin, Eoghan Morrisroe, Georgina O'Brien, Cian Reddington, Alicja Sobocinska. Thank you to their teacher Mrs Maloney for all her preparation in school and in church, to Miss Hickey and to all who have helped with music and singing, the booklets, flowers, church displays & church grounds preparation. All are invited for refreshments afterwards to Scoil Iosa, kindly provided by the Parents Association.
First Friday visits to the sick and housebound during the coming week.
Franciscan Brothers have been given permission to speak in the Parishes of the Diocese this year. Brother Brian Johnston will speak at Masses next weekend in both Churches.
Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2013 led by Bishop John Fleming and Bishop Brendan Kelly. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran Holmes, Killala Diocese & Fr. John Maloney Achonry Diocese, 23rd- 28th August, from Knock. 5 nights full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €695. To book a place please contact Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Mary Loftus on 096-31462
Friendship Group are hosting a Western Alzheimers Tea Day in conjunction with their usual meeting in the Community Centre on Wed. 1st May, 11.30 to 1.30. Everyone welcome to drop in for a cuppa. Please support.
Caiseal Gaels U16A League Result: Caiseal Gaels 3-6 to Castlebar Mitchels 2-3. Next Minor match against Ballyvary.
Quiz Night in Davys May 4th, proceeds to the upkeep of Community Centre. Raffle prizes etc.
Spring Clean: 4th May & 18th May. Meet 11am at Community Centre to collect bags. Pick up litter in your area & help keep our Community tidy.
Gathering Meeting on 8th May at 9pm. Public meeting to arrange the Carracastle Gathering week of activities for Aug. 2nd - 11th. Please get involved to make this a memorable week.
Accord, the official agency providing marriage preparation in the Achonry Diocese is looking for people to work with couples preparing for marriage.If interested please contact 094 9254944/accordcharlestown@eircom.net. Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd May.
A Vigil of Prayer for the Right to Life of Mothers and their Unborn Babies, Saturday 4 May, Our Ladys Shrine, Knock. This important event, supported by the Irish Bishops Conference, will begin with a themed Rosary Procession at 1.00pm & conclude with Mass in the Basilica at 3.00pm. All are warmly invited to attend. Main celebrant, Cardinal Seán Brady, homilist Most Rev. Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick. A blessing for expectant mothers who are present will be given during the Mass. For further details see www.chooselife2013.ie
Charlestown Heritage Society: A special talk will be given on the placenames of Kilbeagh Civil Parish (Charlestown & Carracastle Villages) May 7th, 8pm in the Arts Centre by Fiachra McGabhann & sponsored by Togra Mhaigh Eo de Chonradh na Gaeilge & will provide us with the meaning of our placenames. Contact Seamus Bermingham 087-2489246 or 094-9255820.
County Roscommon Job Club is running a four week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Ballagahderreen, starting on Tues 7th May at 10am – 1pm each day. The course is free & open to jobseekers of all ages. Contact Mary 094 9862373 or FÁS Office 090 6626802. Families required to host spanish students, aged 11–17 yrs for the month of July. 086-8105964
Swinford Swimming Club invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Lifeguards & Teachers for part time employment with Swinford Swimming Club at the swimming pool in Aras Attracta.To register your interest, email paulinemccallion@eircom.net by Friday 3rd May.
Music in Davys – Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome.
