Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders, ‘I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and

prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you’.

PARISH NEWSLETTER

1st October 2017.

The Beautiful Everyday:

Recently, I went to the wrong section in a cinema and ended up watching a fun

animated film called, Trolls. The film was a quirky, tuneful exploration of the themes of

friendship, family and standing by the frailest Troll by going the extra mile!

I was equally taken by two advertisements shown before the film! The first, with the

tagline, ‘the beautiful everyday’, was from a well-known Scandinavian furniture

company. This series of advertisements is designed to get people thinking about how

we live at home and as families. This advertisement brilliantly and movingly captures

the love between a mother and her son. The second one was for baby wipes and I

wondered should I bother watching it and I am glad that I did. It opens with a father’s

hand gently caressing a tiny new-born baby’s face. This close-up shot then moves to a

mother holding her new-born baby to her heart in a tender hug of love. The

advertisement is cleverly designed to demonstrate the strength and bond of deep

attachment between parent and baby.

When filmmakers and marketing people tap into the power and simplicity of the

family, they present it as a universal good to which we can all feel connected.

The Bible is full of family stories to remind us that in every family we can glimpse the

presence and the love of God. Most people are not convinced by this fact. But it is

true!! As a new school year begins we remember in a prayer all families, especially

those families who are preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of First Confession, First

Communion and Confirmation. May all Parents realise that in cherishing and loving

their children, they offer a sign of hope for the future and that this is a central part of

family prayer.

Jesus invites every family when He says: ‘Let the children come to me.’ It is ‘the

beautiful everyday.’

John Cullen

Mass Intentions for the coming Week.

Saturday: 7:00 pm Vera Murray (1st Anniversary)

Sunday: 10:30 am Jacek Tokarz (1st Anniversary)

12:15 pm Paddy Mannion (1st Anniversary)

8:00 am 10:30 am

Monday: Deceased of the Curley family Annie & Angela Farrell & deceased family

Tuesday: Patrick, Angela & Terry Winifred & Charles Kilcline

O’ Brien

Wednesday: Morning Mass Ann Birmingham & Claire Keeffe

Thursday Morning Mass Deceased of the Kilmartin & Stoker

families

Friday: John & Ann Nerney Lena McDermott & Julia Kelly

9:30 am 7:00 pm Saturday: Pauline Cleary, Mary & Bernie Celine Gallagher (1st Anniversary)

Burke & deceased family

Sunday: 10:30 am Sr. Fintan

12:15 pm Niall McDermott (Month’s Mind)

We also remember John Quinn whose anniversary occurs around this time.

RECENT DEATH: Please pray for the happy repose of the Joseph Farrell, Lanesboro, brother

of Noel Farrell, Ardsallagh. Padriag Byrne, Ballyforan, brother-in-law of Teresa McDermott,

Ballygalda. Michael Tyrrell, Croscombe, England brother-in-law of Edward & P.J Kelly,

Carrownabrickna. We offer sincere sympathy to their bereaved families and friends.

ROSARY: During the month of October fifteen decades of the Rosary will be recited on

Wednesday mornings at 9.20 am for the Pope's Intention. Pope's Intention: Workers and the

Unemployed. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the

unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.

Are you interested in Consecrating yourself to Jesus through Mary? If you are interested in taking

the 33 day devotion for Consecration, Getting Resources needed, please contact Ruth at 0863654324.

This is for all ages and open to everyone. It is a powerful and long trusted devotion in the Church and

is a wonderful experience. Fr. Michael Gaitley will speak about Marian Consecration in Knock

Basilica on October 9th at 7p.m.- 9.30p.m. More information to follow. If interested please contact!

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE:

On Thursday 5th October organised by the Legion of Mary. If interested in travelling, please contact 087 244 5753.

PERMANENT ADORER REQUIRED: For the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to cover Sundays,

4 - 5 am. If you can help with any of these hours, please phone Parish Office on 090 66 26298 or

contact any of the Clergy. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

SHARED MASS INTENTIONS: From 2018, the FIRST SATURDAY MORNING MASS of each

month will be considered a 'SHARED MASS'. This is a Mass that includes a number of intentions and these will be announced at the start of the Mass. This is a practice adopted by many parishes to meet this need and it is a response to the pastoral reality of requested intentions and the availability of Masses. The offerings for the Shared Mass will go to the Sick and Retired Priest's Fund in the Diocese. At every Mass we pray the following to express that everyone is included in the loving mercy of God: " In your compassion O God, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the world".

From 2018 the Morning Masses on week-days will be from Monday to Friday at 8 am and 10

am. The Morning Mass on Saturday will be at 10 am. For July and August the week-day will be

at 10 am. The 10 am Mass is to enable the priests to have adequate time to prepare for a possible

Funeral Mass at 11:30 am.

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MASS BOOKINGS FOR 2018: Will be taken on from Tuesday 3rd October . We

appeal to families to please have one anniversary Mass only for their family members and have their individual family members included in the anniversary list on Sunday. nearest the date.

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SERVANT SISTERS OF THE HOME OF THE MOTHER PASTORAL PROGRAMME.

1) Every Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Holy Hour in the Adoration Chapel. Offered for

Vocations and the Priesthood in Ireland. Beginning from the 5th October. All welcome.

2) Every Saturday 4 pm Holy Rosary in the Sister's Home, Knockaire, Galway Road. All

welcome. 3) The Sister's hope to visit homes in the following areas over the coming weeks,

Abbeyville/Abbey Street/Abbeytown/Antogher Road & Court. For more information

contact: 090 6625897.

P.T.A.A. Meeting in St. Coman’s Club on next Friday 6th October @ 7.30 p.m.

MEDJUGORJE MASS: Monthly Mass for Peace will be held in St. Coman’s Club on Tuesday next 3rd October. Holy Rosary recited at 8 pm followed by Holy Mass. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Calling all families – A day in honour of Our Lady. Come to Knock

on the 7th of October and consecrate your family to Our lady. Mass celebrated by Fr. Brian McKevitt

OP, editor of Alive, celebration with testimony, food and music ending with a Holy Hour to pray for

our Bishops throughout Ireland. For more information and to book your seat on the FREE Bus

from Roscommon (Topaz Service Station) at 10.50am, please contact Human Life International in

Knock on +353 94 9375993 or email: mail@hliireland.ie Booking essential.

"How do we know that the Gospels are true?". Part two of a video/talk from Claritas(Word on Fire Ministries). St.Coman's Club, Monday Oct 2nd at 8.00pm.

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.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Group ii is scheduled for the coming week.

Ark of Divine Mercy, Athlone will have St Padre Pio's Glove for the First Saturday in honour of

our Lady of Fatima in Church of the Holy Family Tubber Co Offaly (off junction 6 of the M 6) on Saturday 7th of October 2017 starting at 2.00pm with Rosary, Adoration Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Confessions concluding with holy Mass. Celebrant: Fr Tony Gavin. Individual Blessings will take place with the Glove. All are most welcome. Details from Kathleen O'Connor or Paul Woods on 087 7828283.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ ROTA Is being prepared. If anyone wishes to change Mass time, or is not available for placement on next Rota, please let us know as soon as possible. Many thanks to all our Eucharistic Ministers for their faithful service.

Beginning Experience: Beginning Experience Weekend Programme Esker Retreat Centre,

Athenry, 13-15 October for people who are grieving the loss a spouse through death, divorce, or

separation, Further Details Maureen 0876646896 or Gerry 0863855090

MORNING BRIDGE: recommences on Friday 6th October at 10 am in Hannon’s Hotel. New members welcome.

St Comán's Wood Primary School is in the process of building up a bank of instruments for

the children's use. If you have unused instruments accordions, violins etc please contact the school with a

view to donating or selling them. Please contact 0906626872 or email ufeeley@icloud.ie.

Cancer Support/Vita House: We at Cancer Support at Vita House offer a new pet-care

service, Heads and Tails. Dedicated trained volunteers provide practical help which can help to

bring peace of mind to pet owners while their cherished pet is looked after. If you would like

support in caring for your pet or become a volunteer, please contact: Roscommon Cancer Support

at Vita House, Abbey St., Roscommon. Tel: 090 66 25898 or email on info@vitahouse.org

BRIDGE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS in the Abbey Hotel starting on Monday 9th

October at 8.30 pm. For further information, contact 086 160 7913.

Roscommon County Library IT classes: Basic computer course. Group I starting Friday 29th September, Group II starting Friday

03rd November. Fridays 10.30am – 12.30pm for 5 weeks. Booking required. Ask at desk or tel.:

090/ 6637277 or e-mail: library@roscommoncoco.ie

SET DANCING CLASSES - will resume in the Angling Centre, Athleague on this

Tuesday 3rd October at 8:30 pm. Newcomers are very welcome.

Harvest Gathering – Fourmilehouse, Wednesday 4th October 2017, beginning with Mass in Fourmilehouse Church at 12pm. Afterwards all are invited to the adjacent Kilbride Community Centre. This year we also have The Garda Band performing and refreshments will be served. All older persons are welcome.

Last Sunday’s Offertory Collection: €3,044.95

Family Circle: €288.00 Prizes: €200.00

Thank You