Please pray for Liam O’Connell, Knockdoemore. Edward Grealish, Gardenham,
Claregalway and the following for whom Mass will be offered during the coming week:
Sat 5th 7.30p.m. (Vigil) Deceased members of the Staunton & Feeney families.
Bernadette Murphy, Carnmore (1st Anniversary).
Michaeál Cloherty, Cloon.
Sun 6th 9.00a.m.
Novena. Philip Clancy, Rooaunmore (1st Anniversary).
11.00a.m.
Remembrance Mass for all the deceased of the Parish.
3.00p.m.
Rosary in the Cemetery.
Mon 7th 9.30a.m.
Novena.
7.30p.m
Special Intention.
Tues 8th 9.30a.m.
Novena.
7.30p.m.
Private Intention.
Wed 9th 9.30a.m.
Novena.
7.30p.m.
Moira Skelly, Kiltrogue.
Thur 10th 9.30a.m.
Novena.
7.30p.m.
Deceased Priests of the Parish.
Fri 11th 9.30a.m.
The people of the Parish.
Sat 12th 9.30a.m.
Willie Glynn & deceased members of the Glynn family, Lydican.
7.30p.m. (Vigil) Martin Walsh, School Road.
Alan Howard, Carnmore.
Mary & Michael Curley.
Sun 13th 9.00a.m.
Paddy Bodkin & deceased members of the Bodkin family,
Gortatleva.
11.00a.m.
Pat O’Connell, Cregboy (Month’s Mind).
Diocesan Family Services Annual Collection
takes place next Saturday12th & Sunday,13th
November. The proceeds from this collection help
to finance services in the diocese catering for
marriage and the family, including Accord. The
Centre was founded in 1971. It costs over
€65,000 to run the Centre. Please support.
St. James’s Choir.
Practice Monday nights at 8.00p.m. in
the Church.
Folk Choir practice on Wednesday
nights at 8.00p.m. in the Church.
ALTAR SOCIETY (GROUP B )
The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Church every Wednesday from 10.00a.m. until 7.00p.m. Rosary at 2.00p.m. for families. Divine Mercy Chaplet at
3.00p.m.Rosary at 5.00p.m. for Priests. Rosary at 6.00p.m. for the unborn. At least 2 people should be present at all times during the Exposition. Please sign in and out and if
unavailable contact Anne at 0872950896
Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Vocations to the Priesthood
and Religious life will take place every Thursday evening from 6.00pm.ending with the
Rosary in the Church. Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Ian O’Neill tel: 091-798741 or
email:[email protected]
Cenacle of Marian Movement of Priests Thursday mornings at 10.30a.m. in Cairdeas.
Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Rosary is recited. All are welcome.
Offertory Collection €1,960. The amount of €965 was collected in the All Saints day collection. Thanks too for your continuous help in the upkeep, maintenance & renovation of the
church buildings & grounds. If you are new to the parish and would like to be included in the
parish Listings, please contact the parish office. Many thanks for Autumn Dues
envelopes received.
Creideamh agus Spraoi’ (Children’s Liturgy for school-going children
aged approximately 4 to 7 years (Junior infants to1st Class) at the
weekly Sunday 11 o’clock Mass every Sunday.
November lists of the Dead are available at the church doors. A novena of Masses will
continue until Thursday 10th November & on the1st Monday of every month during 2017.
Lists can be returned to the box which will be on the Sanctuary during Mass times or
through the letter box at the Sacristy or to the parish office during the week. The November
Tree of Remembrance. You can write the names of your deceased loved one (s) on white
tag and hang on Remembrance Tree.
Station Masses. Thanks to all of you who have offered to hold the Station Masses in your
area. Mass in Tom & Anne Lenihan’s, Waterdale Friday, 11 th November.
Mary
Duignan, Cregboy Monday, 14th November. Martin & Margaret Murphy, Rock Road, Lydican
Tuesday, 15th November & Gerard & Margaret Kearney, Knockdoe on Friday, 18th November. Mass at 8pm.
Congratulations to Kathryn Lennon & Ronan Hanley who were married in Claregalway
Church last weekend. Wishing them both every blessing for the f uture.
NOVEMBER MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this
prayerful act in honour of their deceased loved ones and for someone they know or love with
an addiction. You can do likewise! Take the SHORT-TERM pledge for NOVEMBER. Or join
www.pioneerassociation.ie
“For thy greater Glory and consolation, O most Sacred Heart of Jesus, for Thy sake, to
give good example, to practice self-denial, to make reparation to Thee for the sins of
intemperance and for the conversion of excessive drinkers, I will abstain for life from
all intoxicating drinks, Amen”.
The Door of Mercy is located at the Cathedral Galway. Information is posted
beside the Door explaining the significance of this year, the meaning of the Logo
and how Indulgences may be obtained.
Welcome baby Tadgh Mannion into our Christian Community.
Congratulations to his parents.
Month’s Minds & all Anniversary Masses. If families of the deceased would like to take
part in any of the Mass e.g. Prayer of Faithful, Offertory procession, you are more than welcome to do so. Please contact the parish office a week before the Mass.
A candlelight Mass for the Holy Souls this coming Wednesday 9th November in
Esker Church at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.
Feast of Christ the King. Sunday 20th November. A roster will be available at
the doors of the Church for people to put their names down for half hour on
Sunday, 20th November from after the 11.00a.m. Mass until 4.00p.m. when it
will end with Rosary and Benediction. If you would like to spend time in the
presence of the Lord, please feel free to call in to the Church.
Galway Hospice Annual Remembrance Mass. Sunday, 6thNovember in Renmore
Church at 3pm. All are most welcome to this very special Remembrance Mass. This
year’s Mass is especially significant in that Hospice is celebrating 30 years of service to
patients and families in Galway. Refreshments afterwards in Hospice.
The National Council for the Blind will hold a table quiz in the Arches Hotel,
Register your team on 01 8307033.
Galway Simon Community is looking for volunteers for their shops located on Sea Rd
and in Briarhill Business Park which help to raise vital funds for those experiencing homelessness in Galway. To apply to become a volunteer, call Jenny on 091 381828, email
Jenny on [email protected] or download the application form
on www.galwaysimon.ie/volunteer.
Celebrate 35 years of Medjugorje on Sunday November 13th. Beginning
at10am to 5.30pm.in the Claregalway Hotel. Guest speakers. Prayer, Song,
Testimonies & Mass. Limited tickets Booking essential. Contact Dolores at
087 2441748 / Tom 087 6209090 / Dymphna 085 8197155. The organising
committee ask your prayers for its success.
Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizens Cards & Bingo every Monday at
8.00p.m. in Cairdeas. New members are very welcome.
Annual Church Gate Collection for the Claregalway/Carnmore Senior
Citizens takes place on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November after all Masses.
Your support would be most appreciated.
Claregalway/Annaghdown CE Scheme has a vacancy for an Office Administrator Claregalway Office. Applicants must be eligible for CESchemes. For further details please
call 091 798371 between 9am - 1pm.
Thank You. The Fahy & Forde families would like to sincerely thank all those who donated so generously in their recent fundraising event in Joe's memory. The total amount
raised was €18,000 and this has been donated to two amazing charities Temple Street
Children's Hospital and Galway Hospice. A huge thank you to all who donated or helped in
the organisation of the event and to those who gave so generously on the night. It was a
wonderful display of community and friendship from so many and a great way to
remember Joe who himself was so giving.
Oughterard Church Restoration Fund Concert Friday, 11th November, at 7.30p.m.
Some of Irelands top contemporary musicians will perform. Tickets €15 for adults and €10
for under 16's; available from Fuschia Crafts, Main St.Oughterard and Opus 2, Middle St.
Galway.
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated in Galway Cathedral on Tuesday,
15th November at 7pm for the three ordinations that took place in our diocese this year. In
total, five men from our diocese have been ordained this year which is a unique blessing in
our time. All are welcome to participate in the Mass of Thanksgiving.
The Assumption & St James Church is committed to the Safeguarding of children and
young people in the parish. Names of parish representatives on church noticeboard.
Church of The Assumption & St James
Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway
H91 YH05
Sunday Masses:
Saturday: 7.30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Weekdays:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday: 9.30 a.m. Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Additional Mass first Friday at 7.30 p.m.
Holy Days:
7.30 p.m. (Vigil) & 11a.m.
Confessions:
6.45 p.m. - 7.15 p.m. 1st Saturday of each month and on request.
Baptisms:
1st Sunday of the month at 12.00 p.m.
3rd Saturday of the month at 4.00 p.m.
Baptismal preparation meeting: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30p.m.
Fr. Ian O’Neill P.P. Tel: 091-798104
Parish Office:
Tel: 091-798741 Monday to Friday (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.assumptionandsaintjamesparish.com
Radio Mass.
FM 106.4
Facebook:
claregalwayparish.
Sunday,6th November 2016
32nd Sunday in Ordinary time
In today's Gospel, we hear about an encounter between Jesus and some Sadducees.
The Sadducees were a party of Judaism active in Jesus' time, descended from the
priestly family of Zadok. They were literal interpreters of the written Law of Moses,
which means that they were in disagreement with the position of the Pharisees, who
offered an oral interpretation of the Law of Moses.
The Sadducees are described in this Gospel as opponents to the belief in resurrection. In the
dialogue presented here, we see an example of the means of disputation that was common in first
century Judaism. The Sadducees use the example of Levirate marriage, found in the Law of Moses,
to disprove belief in the resurrection. According to Deuteronomy 25:5-10, if a man died without
producing an heir, the man's brother should marry his wife and the offspring of this union would inherit
the property and carry on the name of the man who had died. The Sadducees use this as an example
to challenge belief in the resurrection.
Jesus argues from the same written Law of Moses to show that there is resurrection. Using the texts
from the Book of Exodus (Chapter 3) that describe Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush,
Jesus shows that God is the God of the living, not the dead. Here Jesus uses the same method and
texts of the Sadducees to counter them. As the Gospel text suggests, he beat them at their own
game!
More importantly, in this discourse Jesus shows the limits of our imaginations when it comes to
eternal life. The Sadducees argued against resurrection because of the limits of earthly existence.
They did not imagine another possibility for existence and relationship with God. Jesus proposes that
the possibilities of resurrected life are beyond our imaginations. Jesus' conclusion suggests something else as well: To spend time worrying about resurrected life is to miss the point.
The point is eternal relationship with God is possible, for God is the God of the living, “. . . for to him
all are alive.”