Please pray for Una Kerrigan, Caherlea and the following for whom Mass will be
offered during the coming week:
Sat 18th 7.30 p.m. (Vigil) Margaret Finnerty, School Road.
Michael & Delia May Flaherty, Loughgeorge.
Sun 19th 9.00 a.m.
Mary Sheirdan, Lydican (1st Anniversary).
11.00 a.m.
Tom O’Shea, Rockwood.
Mon 20th 9.30 a.m.
Deceased members of the Cullinane family.
Tues 21st 9.30 a.m.
No Intention.
Wed 22nd 9.30 a.m.
Marion Duggan, Kiltrogue Castle.
Thur 23rd 7.30 p.m.
Michael & Mary Duggan, Cregboy.
Fri 24th
9.30 a.m.
The people of the parish.
Sat 25th
9.30 a.m.
Kathleen, James, Grainne & Gearóid Hartigan, Claregalway.
7.30 p.m. (Vigil) Gordon Mill, Waterdale.
Michael & Seamus Costello, Waterdale.
Sun 26th 9.00 a.m.
May, Johnny & Brother Alphonsus Grealish, Carnmore.
11.00 a.m.
Michael Walsh, Gortatleva (Month’s Mind).
Church collection will take place the weekend of 25th/26th June for
Peter’s Pence. This collection helps fund projects run by Pope Francis
for the needs of poorer dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in
grave difficulties such as the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters.
Your support would be very much appreciated.
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 3 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. Our
Lady’s message to Fr Gobbi (Italian Priest) in Fatima on 8 th June 1972. Consecration to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary and Rosary is recited. All are welcome.
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. Fr Ian will invite the children to
come to the Assembly Point at the Children’s Prayer Space to the right of
the Church where they will be led to the Sacristy by Garda Vetted people who will welcome
the children in the Sacristy and sing, colour & listen to a child friendly version of the Gospel.
After communion the children will be lead back to the
Offertory Collection €1,840. The amount of €704.00 was collected at the cemetery Mass
for the upkeep of the cemetery. Thanks too your continuous help in the upkeep, maintenance & renovation of the church buildings and grounds. If you are new to the parish and
would like to included in the parish listings, please contact Teresa at the parish office.
Pilgrimage to Loughderg (Year of Mercy)
Pray for the success of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg 2016
You call us, Lord,
to leave familiar things and to leave our “comfort zone”.
May we open our eyes to new experiences,
may we open our ears to hear you speaking to us
and may we open our hearts to your love.
Grant that this time spent on pilgrimage
may help us to see ourselves as we really are
and may we strive to become the people you would have us be.
Amen.
Fathers Day 2016
He never looks for praises, He's never one to boast
He just goes on quietly working, For those he loves the most
His dreams are seldom spoken, His wants are very few
And most of the time his worries, Will go unspoken too
He's there.... A firm foundation, Through all our storms of life
A sturdy hand to hold to, In times of stress and strife
A true friend we can turn to, When times are good or bad
One of our greatest blessings, The man that we call Dad.
A Special Prayer for Fathers
God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and
loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace
and patience to handle
situations in a loving way.
Amen.
Baptisms. Welcome baby Fiadh Quinn & Kyle Delaney into
our Christian Community. Congratulations to their parents and
families.
ALTAR SOCIETY (GROUP F)
Thank you to the two choirs: St. James’s & Folk Choir who are taking a
break for the summer months. The music and singing at Masses every week is
very much enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Enjoy the break and we will
look forward to your return in September.
Volunteers. Thank you to those who filled in the volunteer forms last
weekend. All help is appreciated. If you are interested in
volunteering at any time, please call or email the parish office.
Date for Diary. Mass Rock. Mass will be celebrated in Johnny Casserly’s land in
Cahergowan (Páircín na hAltóra) as part of our Year of Mercy on the Friday
evening 22nd July 2016 at 8.00p.m. A sincere thanks to Johnny for holding the
Mass on his land for the past few years. All are welcome to attend.
A PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Loving Father, you gave us your Son as the good shepherd who spent his life for the glory
of your name and in the service of his people. Sent into the world by you to carry out your
mission, he called and sent his apostles to continue that mission as shepherds of your
people. In our need we ask you to bless us with good shepherds who will guide us in the
way of the gospel and bring us your healing presence. May many from our diocese hear
your call and respond with generosity so that we may always have shepherds to remind us
of your care, your compassion and your life-giving presence. We ask this through your Son,
the model for all shepherds, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Bishop Martin Drennan
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.
Book of Intentions. A book is situated by the Sacred Heart Candelabra in the Church for
you to write your intentions/prayer.
Claregalway Bethany Bereavement Support Group. If you or someone you know have
had a bereavement and would like to avail of a listening ear, please contact the parish office
who will refer you to one of the trained officers who will lend their support in your time of
need. Tel: Parish Office 798741.
The Claregalway Museum & Forge, Rooaunmore Now Open! Wednesday to
Saturday, 10am to 4pm. All Welcome!
Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizens Cards & Bingo every Monday at 8.00p.m. in
Cairdeas. New members are very welcome.
Claregalway /Carnmore Senior Citizens tour to Lissdoonvarna Saturday, 2nd July. Bus
leaving Loughgeorge at 10am. Cost €25.00 For further information please contact Gerry at
0872837012 or Josephine at 087719635
ACCORD Arus de Brún, Newtownsmith. Marriage Preparation Courses.
Tel:091-562331. Website: www.accord.ie.
Pre Marriage Course at Esker House, Athenry are residential.
Contact 091-844549. Minimum age of marriage in the diocese is 18 years of age.
Church Gate Collections. As per permit granted by An Garda Síochana, Church
Gate Collections are to be held outside Church Gates and not in Church grounds.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Notices for newsletter. Please email or hand in notice to parish office
before Wednesday at 5p.m. to be included in the Sunday newsletter. Notices for
newsletter are not for profit or political gain. Notices should be short as there is not
always enough space.
Church notices will always take first preference.
Claregalway Parish Facebook. 846 likes.
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, 19th June 2016
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary time
Jesus is praying; then he turns to the disciples to ask them who
“the crowds” say he is. Mark places this incident at Caesarea
Philippi. Luke, however, because of the importance he wishes to
give to prayer in his Gospel, places it in the context of Jesus’
praying.
The disciples answer that people say he is one of any number of the prophets
who have died, from the recent John the Baptist to a prophet from long ago.
He then asks the disciples directly who they say he is. Peter answers for them
that Jesus is the Messiah of God. Immediately Jesus tells them not to tell
anyone, not because he doesn’t want people to know, but because they don’t
understand what being the Messiah means. Jesus then answers his own
question about his identity by explaining who he really is - one who must
suffer, die, and be raised on the third day.
He then explains to all present what true discipleship really is.
It means following in the same path as the Messiah, suffering and dying.
True life is found by giving up life.
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.