St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey Fourth Sunday of Easter 21st April, 2013
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: John Clossick, Cloonfane & dec'd Clossick & /Merriman Families
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Michael, Mary, Eileen & Paddy Feeney, Cranmore Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Tom & Teresa Breheny, Currina & dec'd Family
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Bea & Michael Duffy & son Tom, Rooskey,
/Michael Finn, Cloontia, dec'd Duffy & Finn Families
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: No Mass
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Dominick Morrisroe, Clonlumney, 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
Your prayers please for Liam Hennigan, who has died in England, he lived in Castleduff between 1999 & 2004, sympathy to his wife Lily & family; Jackie Hunt, Leeds/Corby who died on 12th April, son of Jim Hunt formerly of Brackloonagh North & Winnie (nee Callaghan) formerly of Rooskey. His cousin Fr. Des Hunt will celebrate Mass in his memory in Rooskey Church during August Bank Holiday; Ellen Caulfield, Currina. We remember all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 28th April, 2013 , Fifth Sunday of Easter
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Margaret Lundy
Servers: Emma Morley, Laura Dooney &
/Darragh McNicholas
Sunday 11.30: Reader: First Communion Class
Servers: James Keaveney, Shane Doorly-Coleman & /Thomas Duffy
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Attracta Gallagher
Servers: Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th April
Saturday 8.00: Margaret Henry & Anne Crowley
Sunday 11.30: Noreen Ryan & Teresa Murphy
Marriage Golden Jubilee: Congratulations to John & Kathleen Quinn, Palmfield who celebrated 50 years of marriage last week-end.
“A Spiritual Compass” is the title for a week-end reflection at Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co Galway May 3rd -5th 2013. The Retreat Team and panellists will share their spiritual journeys and resources. www.redemptoristsesker.ie Phone 091 844 007
4th Sunday of Easter is Vocations Sunday. We recognise today our own unique calling as sons and daughters of God.As we recall our baptism we unite our prayers with the prayers of all believers in praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life Please take Prayer Card for guidance and vocations available at Church doors. Vocations Director, Fr. Gabriel Murphy, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. Tel. 086-3429686. Email. vocations@achonrydiocese.org
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in the Parish House.on Thursday 25th April at 8.30pm
First Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11.30 Mass on next Sunday, 28th April.
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. From the 23rd- 28th August, departs from Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €695 To book a place on this pilgrimage, please contact the following: Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Mary Loftus on 096-31462
Become a Facilitator with Accord – 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, 2013.
Carracastle Community Alert are finalizing the list of names & numbers for inclusion in the text alert scheme anyone still interested please give your details to any member of the committee. Forms are still available for inclusion in the seniors alert pendant scheme please contact any member of the committee. Next meeting April 22nd in the Community Centre 8pm.
Caiseal Gaels Minor League - Result of latest Match: Caiseal Gaels 1-9 to Castlebar Mitchels 2-13. Next Minor Match against Tooreen.
Mayo Cancer Support, Rock Rose House, 0949038407, are organising a Gathering of Cancer Survivors to take place in the Travellers Friend Hotel on Friday 26th April from 6 to 9pm. A Remembrance Mass will be celebrated at 6pm. Followed by music by Michael S. Togher. Light refreshments served. Admission free, bring a family friend.
Clothing Collection: Fr. Nicholas Maanzo – Diocese of Kitu, Kenya: Collection of all types of clean dry, ladies, gents & children's clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels & shoes on this Thursday 25th April before 12 noon at the car parks of St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Josephs Church, Rooskey. Funds for the education of the children in St. Augustines Parish..
FETAC Level 5 course in Commercial Horticulture: FAS in conjunction with National Learning Network, Castlerea are inviting applications for places on the FETAC Level 5 course in Commercial Horticulture based in Castlerea. The Programme is targeted primarily but not exclusively at persons aged 16 to 34 years who are currently unemployed. For details contact (090) 6626802, local FAS office or Coordinator Stella Sweetnam on (086)8101424.
Spanish Students: Families required to host spanish students, aged 11 – 17 yrs for the month of July. Further enquiries please contact Geraldine on 086-8105964
A Care Skills Course will commence in Swinford on Wednesday 22nd May. Modules include FETAC level 5 Care of the Older Person, Care Skills and Work Experience, also Patient Moving & Handling, and Irish Heart Heartsaver CPR with AED. The course will equip individuals with the skills necessary to secure employment in a variety of care settings. The course is free and numbers are limited. Preference will be given to unemployed people who have an interest in working as a Carer. Information or to apply for the course please contact Dolores McNicholas at 094 9256749 or 0877704251. Email dmcnicholas@mayonortheast.com
Music in Davys – Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome
Lough Derg Pilgrimages: The traditional three day pilgrimage takes place between 31st May until 15th August. Boats between 11am & 3pm daily until 13th August. Price €70 includes boat, accommodation, services & Lough Derg meals. One Day Retreats are on dates between 4th & 27th May; 17th & 31st August; 1st & 23rd September. Times 9.15am – 4pm. Price: €40.
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, mquinn@achonrydiocese.org
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: John Clossick, Cloonfane & dec'd Clossick & /Merriman Families
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Donors Intentions
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Michael, Mary, Eileen & Paddy Feeney, Cranmore Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Donors Intentions
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Tom & Teresa Breheny, Currina & dec'd Family
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Bea & Michael Duffy & son Tom, Rooskey,
/Michael Finn, Cloontia, dec'd Duffy & Finn Families
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: No Mass
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Dominick Morrisroe, Clonlumney, 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
Your prayers please for Liam Hennigan, who has died in England, he lived in Castleduff between 1999 & 2004, sympathy to his wife Lily & family; Jackie Hunt, Leeds/Corby who died on 12th April, son of Jim Hunt formerly of Brackloonagh North & Winnie (nee Callaghan) formerly of Rooskey. His cousin Fr. Des Hunt will celebrate Mass in his memory in Rooskey Church during August Bank Holiday; Ellen Caulfield, Currina. We remember all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Readers & Servers for next Sunday 28th April, 2013 , Fifth Sunday of Easter
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: Margaret Lundy
Servers: Emma Morley, Laura Dooney &
/Darragh McNicholas
Sunday 11.30: Reader: First Communion Class
Servers: James Keaveney, Shane Doorly-Coleman & /Thomas Duffy
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Attracta Gallagher
Servers: Paul & Niall Towey
Ministers of Holy Communion for Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th April
Saturday 8.00: Margaret Henry & Anne Crowley
Sunday 11.30: Noreen Ryan & Teresa Murphy
Marriage Golden Jubilee: Congratulations to John & Kathleen Quinn, Palmfield who celebrated 50 years of marriage last week-end.
“A Spiritual Compass” is the title for a week-end reflection at Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co Galway May 3rd -5th 2013. The Retreat Team and panellists will share their spiritual journeys and resources. www.redemptoristsesker.ie Phone 091 844 007
4th Sunday of Easter is Vocations Sunday. We recognise today our own unique calling as sons and daughters of God.As we recall our baptism we unite our prayers with the prayers of all believers in praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life Please take Prayer Card for guidance and vocations available at Church doors. Vocations Director, Fr. Gabriel Murphy, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. Tel. 086-3429686. Email. vocations@achonrydiocese.org
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in the Parish House.on Thursday 25th April at 8.30pm
First Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11.30 Mass on next Sunday, 28th April.
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. From the 23rd- 28th August, departs from Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €695 To book a place on this pilgrimage, please contact the following: Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Mary Loftus on 096-31462
Become a Facilitator with Accord – 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, 2013.
Carracastle Community Alert are finalizing the list of names & numbers for inclusion in the text alert scheme anyone still interested please give your details to any member of the committee. Forms are still available for inclusion in the seniors alert pendant scheme please contact any member of the committee. Next meeting April 22nd in the Community Centre 8pm.
Caiseal Gaels Minor League - Result of latest Match: Caiseal Gaels 1-9 to Castlebar Mitchels 2-13. Next Minor Match against Tooreen.
Mayo Cancer Support, Rock Rose House, 0949038407, are organising a Gathering of Cancer Survivors to take place in the Travellers Friend Hotel on Friday 26th April from 6 to 9pm. A Remembrance Mass will be celebrated at 6pm. Followed by music by Michael S. Togher. Light refreshments served. Admission free, bring a family friend.
Clothing Collection: Fr. Nicholas Maanzo – Diocese of Kitu, Kenya: Collection of all types of clean dry, ladies, gents & children's clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels & shoes on this Thursday 25th April before 12 noon at the car parks of St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Josephs Church, Rooskey. Funds for the education of the children in St. Augustines Parish..
FETAC Level 5 course in Commercial Horticulture: FAS in conjunction with National Learning Network, Castlerea are inviting applications for places on the FETAC Level 5 course in Commercial Horticulture based in Castlerea. The Programme is targeted primarily but not exclusively at persons aged 16 to 34 years who are currently unemployed. For details contact (090) 6626802, local FAS office or Coordinator Stella Sweetnam on (086)8101424.
Spanish Students: Families required to host spanish students, aged 11 – 17 yrs for the month of July. Further enquiries please contact Geraldine on 086-8105964
A Care Skills Course will commence in Swinford on Wednesday 22nd May. Modules include FETAC level 5 Care of the Older Person, Care Skills and Work Experience, also Patient Moving & Handling, and Irish Heart Heartsaver CPR with AED. The course will equip individuals with the skills necessary to secure employment in a variety of care settings. The course is free and numbers are limited. Preference will be given to unemployed people who have an interest in working as a Carer. Information or to apply for the course please contact Dolores McNicholas at 094 9256749 or 0877704251. Email dmcnicholas@mayonortheast.com
Music in Davys – Traditional music Sunday night with Joe Grady. All musicians welcome
Lough Derg Pilgrimages: The traditional three day pilgrimage takes place between 31st May until 15th August. Boats between 11am & 3pm daily until 13th August. Price €70 includes boat, accommodation, services & Lough Derg meals. One Day Retreats are on dates between 4th & 27th May; 17th & 31st August; 1st & 23rd September. Times 9.15am – 4pm. Price: €40.