“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the man who humbles himself will be exalted.” PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday 23rd October, 2016. Mission Sunday: Theme: Every Christian is a Missionary We are invited this Sunday to reflect on the work of Missionaries worldwide, who serve in many countries to share the Message and Mission of the Gospel. They depend on our prayers and also on our financial support to assist them in building churches, parish houses, hospitals, clinics and schools in 1,100 different areas where they serve. These are buildings that we take for granted here. But to enable people to develop, form and train both their skills and their faith, any contribution that you generously give, will go a long way in providing a well, a shed for seeds, basic medical equipment and training courses for young people to participate in the life of their community. Also your Mission Gift may well be used to provide emergency aid in times of war and natural disaster, like the recent Hurricane in Haiti. Every parish is in the words of Pope Francis is an ‘OASIS OF MERCY’. We are called to be missionary, both at home here in our own parish and to the wider world. Both are linked. We are invited to reach out to people with the Gospel message of Christ from our own personal conviction that the MESSAGE and MISSION is God’s MERCY. The mercy of God hears the needs of millions for food and shelter and the anguished cries of the refugees on seas far away and in houses and rented accommodation within our own parish community. This Mission Sunday let us focus on the MESSAGE and MISSION of the gospel. Let us PRAY and SUPPORT our 1,300 Irish Missionaries and all Missionaries, who quietly witness to MERCY as the heartbeat of the Gospel. John Cullen
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“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the man who humbles himself
will be exalted.”
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Sunday 23rd October, 2016.
Mission Sunday: Theme: Every Christian is a Missionary We are invited this Sunday to reflect on the work of Missionaries worldwide,
who serve in many countries to share the Message and Mission of the Gospel.
They depend on our prayers and also on our financial support to assist them in
building churches, parish houses, hospitals, clinics and schools in 1,100
different areas where they serve. These are buildings that we take for granted
here. But to enable people to develop, form and train both their skills and their
faith, any contribution that you generously give, will go a long way in
providing a well, a shed for seeds, basic medical equipment and training
courses for young people to participate in the life of their community. Also
your Mission Gift may well be used to provide emergency aid in times of war
and natural disaster, like the recent Hurricane in Haiti. Every parish is in the
words of Pope Francis is an ‘OASIS OF MERCY’. We are called to be
missionary, both at home here in our own parish and to the wider world. Both
are linked. We are invited to reach out to people with the Gospel message of
Christ from our own personal conviction that the MESSAGE and MISSION
is God’s MERCY. The mercy of God hears the needs of millions for food and
shelter and the anguished cries of the refugees on seas far away and in houses
and rented accommodation within our own parish community. This Mission
Sunday let us focus on the MESSAGE and MISSION of the gospel. Let us
PRAY and SUPPORT our 1,300 Irish Missionaries and all Missionaries, who
quietly witness to MERCY as the heartbeat of the Gospel.
Tuesday: Matt Hogan & deceased family Annie & Angela Farrell & deceased
family
Wednesday: Thomas Forde Michael (Mixie) Mulhern
& William Mulhern
Thursday: Bernie & John Ward John O’Shea
Friday: Elizabeth Connaughton and Peter,Daisy & Hugh Sreenan
deceased of Flynn family
10:30 am 8:00 pm
Saturday: Padraig McDonnell Vigil Mass
Sunday: 10:30am Brian Dervin (1st Anniversary)
We remember Alan Fitzmaurice and Maureen Sheeran whose anniversaries occur
around this time.
RECENT DEATHS: Please pray for the happy repose of the souls of -
Bartley Cullinan, Ballinagare, brother of Sr. Jacinta:
Patrick (Gossie) McGovern, Killerney: Ethna O’Rourke, Stonepark.
We offer sincere sympathy to their bereaved families and friends.
MASS BOOKINGS FOR 2017: Will be taken on Wed. 2nd November.
KNOCK SHRINE: FAITH RENEWAL — Autumn-Winter 2016. See full programme at
www.knockshrine.ie/faithrenewal or Tel: 094 93 75355 / 094 93 88100.
ROSCOMMON FOR LIFE: Public Meeting in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Thursday 27th
October @ 8 pm. Defending our pro-life constitution. All your questions answered by
an expert panel. Don’t miss this occasion to hear Cora Sherlock, Dr. John Monaghan,
Rónan Mullen and others defend the most fundamental human right, the right to life.
HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS: One hour of Adoration every
Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Chapel between 8 am and 8 pm for the
intention of more Priestly Vocations. Kindly place your name after the
hour of your choice on the list in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
CHURCH BOILER: In view of replacement of old Boiler, there will be no possibility of heating the Church until the new Boiler is fitted. Work will be carried out during the coming week.
ADVENT RETREAT In Galilee House 10:30am—4:30pm. On Sat. 26th Nov. Presenter Fr. Jim Noonan ODC. Theme: Mary, Model for Advent. Light lunch served. Cost €20. Ph: 071 96 64101 or email [email protected]
VITA HOUSE NEWS: “Rainbows, a 12-week support group for children who have experi-
enced loss through bereavement or separation, will recommence on Wed. 3rd Nov. at
6.30 pm. Also facilitated a Parenting when Separated class, run at the same time. Both
of these groups are free of charge. Application form or more info., call 090 66 25898
or email [email protected] Mindfulness Workshop with Andy Marmion: 5th & 12th
Nov. 10:30am to 2:30pm. Cost €25. Christmas Food and Craft Fair returns to the
Abbey Hotel on 11th December. Showcase your crafts/foods. Tables €25, proceeds in
aid of Roscommon Cancer Support. To book a table, contact Laura on 090 66 25898 or
087 933 4942. For more info., contact 090 66 25898 or see www.vitahouse.org
Forthcoming Station: Kathleen Foley Time: 7 p.m. Lower Walk Date: Friday 28th October
AUTUMN STATIONS: We would welcome invitations from families to have station Masses in their homes over the next few weeks. We would especially like to have Masses in those areas where there have not been station Masses for some time. Again we would like to emphasise that a cup of tea/biscuit is all that is expected. To book a station, please ph. Parish Office @ 090 66 26298 or contact any of the Clergy.
RECENT BAPTISMS: We welcome into the Christian family: Aodhán Michael Greene: Ava Marie Hughes &
Ellie Grace Mullen
ROSARY FOR OCTOBER: Rosary will be recited every Wednesday during the month of October at 7 pm at Our Lady’s Grotto in the Church grounds. Everybody welcome.
Priests ’ House Calls: If there are any parishioners who would like a call
from the Priest, please let us know. Phone Parish Office 090 66 26298.
Elphin Comitium Congress In Horan’s Restaurant, Racecourse Road, Roscommon on
this Sunday 23rd October, starting at 11 am. Theme: The Legion—A Face of Mercy.
PARISH REGISTER: We are currently preparing our Parish Register for the New
Church Year, starting on 27th November. If anyone would like to be included and
receive a weekly Box of Church Offering Envelopes for the coming year, please
phone Parish Office 090 66 26298. Boxes will be distributed during the coming week.
Area Collectors: November Envelopes and the new year Church Offering
Boxes are now ready. They are available from the Sacristy this weekend or
from the Parish Office during the week. Please note November lists of
deceased need to be returned before 1st November in order to be placed on
the Altar for the month.
South Roscommon Singers’ Circle: Presents an evening of Gospel music and old-
time Spirituals at St. Coman’s Church of Ireland, Roscommon, on Saturday 29th October at
7.30 pm for 8 pm. Admission €10 on the door. Everybody very welcome.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Group iii is scheduled for the coming week. MUSIC WORKSHOP: Elphin Diocese will host Choir/Liturgical Music Workshop for Parish Choirs and Directors of School Choirs on Thursday 10th November (8—10 pm) in Mercy Convent Primary School, Roscommon. All welcome. For more information, see www.elphindiocese.ie/choirs
CEMETERY NOTICE: DOG OWNERS: —Please note dogs must be kept under
control when owners visit the Cemetery.
Roscommon Gaels “25” Card Drive Starts again on Monday 24th October @
8:30pm in The Hyde Centre and continues every Monday night until the Spring. All
are welcome to attend for good night of cards, craic and a cuppa. €5 entry with cash
prizes on the night. All are most welcome.
HALLOWEEN PARTY Roscommon Leisure Zone Halloween party on 31st October 5—8 pm for children 4—12 yrs. €6 per child. Traditional Halloween games, fancy
dress, tricks and treats and more!! All proceeds in aid of CMRF, Crumlin.
LOURDES FUNDRAISING - CD “Le Cheile” will be launched on Monday 24th October at 9 pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Performers recorded include
pilgrims from the Elphin Diocese and also Bishop Emeritus Christopher Jones.
Admission optional, CDs on Sale on the night and refreshments served. All proceeds
to the Elphin Diocesan Assisted Pilgrimage Fund.
Suck Valley Development Co-Op, Athleague: A General Meeting will be held on Monday 7th Nov. @ 8.30pm in the Angling Centre, Athleague. All members & Shareholders are requested to attend. New members and members of the public are more than welcome to attend on the night.
ROSCOMMON ARTS CENTRE Presents The God Box on Friday 28th Oct. @ 8pm. Based on her New York Times bestselling novel, Mary Lou Quinlan explores the laughter and tears of the tale of a family in love, loss and triumph. She recounts the discovery of her mother’s God Box, a box filled with her hopes, wishes and prayers of a lifetime. Presented in association with The Irish Hospice Foundation. Book now on 090 66 25824 / www.roscommonartscentre.ie
Traditional Music: An Adult class in traditional music will begin on Monday next at 7.30pm in The Hyde Centre, Roscommon. This class would be suitable for ‘improver’
musicians who wish to improve and learn new tunes. Suitable instruments Whistle/
Accordion/Flute/Violin/Banjo/Concertina. Guitarists with prior knowledge of chords
would also be welcome. Further info from Bill at 090 66 26729 or 086 3345 817.
The Access Programme - National Learning Network, Athlone offers free training for people
with disabilities in the areas of Independent Living, Work Placements, Personal Development,
Advocacy, Social and Community Networking Skills. If you are aged 18 or over and interested,
please call Deirdre or Clodagh on 086 027 4199 or 090 64 75297.
Family Carers Ireland Will run Care of the Older Person as part of the QQI FETAC Level
5 Healthcare Award. For further info., please contact The Training Unit on 057 93 70221.
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