St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey Second Sundayn of Advent 9th December, 2012
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
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
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Chrissie Fallon, 4th Anniv.
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: Marion Callaghan, Cloonmore, 14th Anniv.
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Phillip Doyle, Corteen, Longford.
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Pat & Mary Ellen Giblin, Srah
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for John Higgins, Tonroe 15-12-10; Kathleen Flannery, Tonroe, 13-12-09 and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time
Feastdays: Thurs. 13th St. Lucy; Fri. 14th St. John of the Cross.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 16th December, Third Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Margaret Lundy
Servers: Natasha & Sarah-Jane Richardson and
/Sarah McCann
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Stephanie Quinn
Servers: Thomas Duffy, James Keaveney and
/Shane Doorly-Coleman
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Natalie O'Grady
Servers: Curtis Hawksworth, Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for next Saturday & Sunday 15th & 16th Dec.
Saturday 8.00: Teresa Quinn & May Grady
Sunday 11.30: Teresa Murphy & Marion Roddy
Christmas Youth Retreat: Youth 2000 Ireland will be holding their annual Christmas youth retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Fri. 14th Sun. 16th Dec. 2012. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation only event, with all newcomers welcome. The weekend consists of an action packed programme including prayer, workshops, drams, inspirational talks, testimonies, music, games & chill out time. It's a great opportunity to learn more about your Catholic faith & to meet other young people. Please book on line if you are intereted & bring a sleeping bag if you wish to avail of on-site accommodation. All are welcome to attend at any time over the weekend. Retreat starts with registration on Fri at 8pm. Free buses available. Call 016753690/085 828923,www.youth2000.ie, or check on facebook.
Distribution Of Holy Communion: There is now a break in the seats and two aisles along church walls in the nave of Carracastle Church. At Communion time it is requested that those seated above the break process up the centre aisle to the Sanctuary area to receive, go around three seats at top and return by side aisle along church wall. Those in seats nearest to main door and standing in that area are requested to process up central aisle to break area to receive and return by side aisle along church wall. Thanking you for your co-operation.
The Light is On For You — On Sunday December 23rd, Carracastle and all the parishes of St Joseph’s Parish Cluster (Bohola, Carracastle, Charlestown, Kilmovee, Kiltimagh and Swinford) will be open for individual confession between 5pm and 6pm. There will be priests available in every church in our Cluster area, - Bohola, Carracastle, Rooskey, Bushfield, Charlestown, Urlaur, Glann, Kilkelly, Kilmovee, Kiltimagh, Meelick, Midfield and Swinford. Please make plans to come along and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy to those you know. For further information visit www.thelightison.achonrydiocese.org
Visits to the sick and housebound for December will take place during this coming week.
Advent Holy Hour in Carracastle Church on this Sunday 9th Dec from 2 pm–3pm.
Advent Service of Carols and Readings in Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen Wed. 12th Dec. at 8pm. Adm: Adults €5; Students €2; Children free. Proceeds in aid of SVP & St. Nathy's College.
Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community Áine O'Connor, Castlecolane Upper who was baptised last Sunday. Best wishes to her parents Eddie & Teresa.
Davys Christmas Party on this Sat. 8th Dec. at 9.30pm. Music by Mary Kathleen Henry. Party food served, raffle on the night. Tickets €5. All welcome.
Friendship Group Wed. Dec. 12th 11.30 – 1.30 in Community Centre, new members welcome
Foróige Cake Sale on Sunday 17th Dec. in the Community Centre after 11.30 Mass. If anyone would like to Bake & Donate it would be very much appreciated.
Table Quiz in Davys on Fri 14th Dec. starting at 9.30pm.The quiz will be based on a Christmas Theme, €10 per person or €40 per table of four, €5 for students. Thanks to all those who supported the last Table Quiz and similar support this time would be appreciated. All monies raised will go to the running of the Community Center, Raffle and Prizes on the night.
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.
Charlestown Athletic FC AGM on this Sunday Dec. 9th at 6pm in the Pastoral Centre.
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 Galor
County Roscommon Job Club is running a two week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Ballagahderreen, starting on this 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.
Christmas Choral & Music Concert on Dec 12th in The Church of Sacred Heart Bunninadden. Tickets available in Gurteen @ Centra & the Post Office. In Tubbercurry @ Coen’s, Doohan’s & Glamour Girl. In Ballymote @ Tighes Newsagents & Lavins Menswear & Sport. In Bunninadden @ Millers Inn & Perry’s Tavern. In Doocastle @ the Post Office.
Citizen Information outreach service in the CDP Offices, Ballaghaderreen Wed 10am – 12.45. AGM for Northwest Roscommon CDP will be held in the CDP Office, The Shambles in Ballaghaderreen on Monday 10th December at 4.00p.m
Music in Davys: Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
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
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Chrissie Fallon, 4th Anniv.
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: Marion Callaghan, Cloonmore, 14th Anniv.
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Phillip Doyle, Corteen, Longford.
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Pat & Mary Ellen Giblin, Srah
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Your prayers please for John Higgins, Tonroe 15-12-10; Kathleen Flannery, Tonroe, 13-12-09 and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time
Feastdays: Thurs. 13th St. Lucy; Fri. 14th St. John of the Cross.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 16th December, Third Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Margaret Lundy
Servers: Natasha & Sarah-Jane Richardson and
/Sarah McCann
Sunday 11.30: Reader: Stephanie Quinn
Servers: Thomas Duffy, James Keaveney and
/Shane Doorly-Coleman
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Natalie O'Grady
Servers: Curtis Hawksworth, Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for next Saturday & Sunday 15th & 16th Dec.
Saturday 8.00: Teresa Quinn & May Grady
Sunday 11.30: Teresa Murphy & Marion Roddy
Christmas Youth Retreat: Youth 2000 Ireland will be holding their annual Christmas youth retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Fri. 14th Sun. 16th Dec. 2012. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation only event, with all newcomers welcome. The weekend consists of an action packed programme including prayer, workshops, drams, inspirational talks, testimonies, music, games & chill out time. It's a great opportunity to learn more about your Catholic faith & to meet other young people. Please book on line if you are intereted & bring a sleeping bag if you wish to avail of on-site accommodation. All are welcome to attend at any time over the weekend. Retreat starts with registration on Fri at 8pm. Free buses available. Call 016753690/085 828923,www.youth2000.ie, or check on facebook.
Distribution Of Holy Communion: There is now a break in the seats and two aisles along church walls in the nave of Carracastle Church. At Communion time it is requested that those seated above the break process up the centre aisle to the Sanctuary area to receive, go around three seats at top and return by side aisle along church wall. Those in seats nearest to main door and standing in that area are requested to process up central aisle to break area to receive and return by side aisle along church wall. Thanking you for your co-operation.
The Light is On For You — On Sunday December 23rd, Carracastle and all the parishes of St Joseph’s Parish Cluster (Bohola, Carracastle, Charlestown, Kilmovee, Kiltimagh and Swinford) will be open for individual confession between 5pm and 6pm. There will be priests available in every church in our Cluster area, - Bohola, Carracastle, Rooskey, Bushfield, Charlestown, Urlaur, Glann, Kilkelly, Kilmovee, Kiltimagh, Meelick, Midfield and Swinford. Please make plans to come along and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy to those you know. For further information visit www.thelightison.achonrydiocese.org
Visits to the sick and housebound for December will take place during this coming week.
Advent Holy Hour in Carracastle Church on this Sunday 9th Dec from 2 pm–3pm.
Advent Service of Carols and Readings in Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen Wed. 12th Dec. at 8pm. Adm: Adults €5; Students €2; Children free. Proceeds in aid of SVP & St. Nathy's College.
Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community Áine O'Connor, Castlecolane Upper who was baptised last Sunday. Best wishes to her parents Eddie & Teresa.
Davys Christmas Party on this Sat. 8th Dec. at 9.30pm. Music by Mary Kathleen Henry. Party food served, raffle on the night. Tickets €5. All welcome.
Friendship Group Wed. Dec. 12th 11.30 – 1.30 in Community Centre, new members welcome
Foróige Cake Sale on Sunday 17th Dec. in the Community Centre after 11.30 Mass. If anyone would like to Bake & Donate it would be very much appreciated.
Table Quiz in Davys on Fri 14th Dec. starting at 9.30pm.The quiz will be based on a Christmas Theme, €10 per person or €40 per table of four, €5 for students. Thanks to all those who supported the last Table Quiz and similar support this time would be appreciated. All monies raised will go to the running of the Community Center, Raffle and Prizes on the night.
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.
Charlestown Athletic FC AGM on this Sunday Dec. 9th at 6pm in the Pastoral Centre.
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 Galor
County Roscommon Job Club is running a two week Job Seeking Skills Course in The Job Club Centre, Ballagahderreen, starting on this 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.
Christmas Choral & Music Concert on Dec 12th in The Church of Sacred Heart Bunninadden. Tickets available in Gurteen @ Centra & the Post Office. In Tubbercurry @ Coen’s, Doohan’s & Glamour Girl. In Ballymote @ Tighes Newsagents & Lavins Menswear & Sport. In Bunninadden @ Millers Inn & Perry’s Tavern. In Doocastle @ the Post Office.
Citizen Information outreach service in the CDP Offices, Ballaghaderreen Wed 10am – 12.45. AGM for Northwest Roscommon CDP will be held in the CDP Office, The Shambles in Ballaghaderreen on Monday 10th December at 4.00p.m
Music in Davys: Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome