KILLEEN & LOUISBURGH NEWSLETTER 12 October 2014 Sunday 28 in Ordinary Time 1862 098 66198 www.louisburghparish.ie Masses Louisburgh Church Saturday 11 Oct 7.30 p.m. Bridgie O Donnell, Bunowen, Month's Mind. Dick Scott, Roonagh Mary & Michael Mitchell, Derreen Sr. Gregory, retired Principal of Sancta Maria Sunday 12 Oct 11.30 a.m. Monday 13 Oct 10.00 a.m. Tuesday 14 Oct 10.00 a.m. Wednesday 15 Oct 11.30 a.m. Mass for the students and staff of Sancta Maria secondary school. Thursday 16 Oct 10.00 a.m. Friday 17 Oct 11.30 a.m. Saturday 18 Oct 7.30 p.m. Fr. Geard Harney, 4th anniversary and deceased members of The Harney Family Rory, Pauline and Joseph O Flinn John Joe, Evelyn and Maura Philbin Sunday 19 Oct 11.30 a.m. Masses Killeen Church Sunday 12 Oct 10.00 a.m. Bernard & Evelyn Lacey Gerard Kelly, Feenone Michael Dan O Sullivan, 1st anniversary John and Molly Gibbons & their daughter Geraldine Sunday 19 Oct 10.00 a.m. Liturgical Ministries, Oct: Louisburgh Vigil Mass Eucharistic Ann O Reilly, Mary O Toole, P.J. Keane Reader Veronica and Robert Abraham Collectors Tommie McCormack, John Joe Jennings Louisburgh Sunday Mass Eucharistic: Jimmy Corrigan, Mary Moran, Mary Fergus Reader Imelda O Grady Collectors: Margaret O Malley, Johnny Fergus Killeen Sunday Mass Eucharistic Geraldine Ruane Reader Padraig O Malley Collector Johan Hoekstra Altar Society, Louisburgh, Oct: Sal Duffy, Dolores Power, Eileen McEvilly Altar Society, Killeen, Oct: Betty O Grady, Celine McDonnell Louisburgh Junior Choir practice every Tuesday from 6.45 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 1897 Monthly Calls: Fr. Long will visit the sick on Tuesday, 14 October. Autumn Collection: the priest’s Autumn Collection is taken up at this time. This is one of four priest’s collections during the year. The weekly collection is used exclusively for the upkeep of parish property and the running expenses of the parish. Sincere thanks to all you contribute so generously to all collections throughout the year. First Communion - Do this in Memory There will be a meeting for all parents / guardians of children preparing for First Penance and First Communion in the Pastoral Centre (the former Girls' School opposite the church) in Louisburgh on Wednesday 15 October at 8.00 p.m. Celebration of Marriage Anniversaries: A special celebration of Marriage Anniversaries will take place on Sunday 19 October, Mission Sunday, at 3.00 pm in the Cathedral in Tuam. The principal celebrant will be Archbishop Neary and Fr Conal Eustace will preach the Homily. Any couple celebrating an Anniversary is invited to attend. We particularly invite couples celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary to come along, and encourage them to bring their families. Following the Mass refreshments will be served in St Jarlath’s College. To confirm attendance please contact: 094 902 8473 P.T.A.A. The Westport Regional annual dinner dance will be held in The Westport Country Lodge on Friday 17 October. Music by John Joe Deely Band. Tickets are €25.00 each and are available from Assumpta Fergus. Phone 098 66303. Taking up Handel's Challenge for Mayo Once again this year two choir members from our parish choir are taking part in the Handel's Challenge to raise funds for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Mayo Mental health that will take place in Holy Rosary Church, Castlebar, on Sunday 02 November. Each member undertakes to fundraise a minimum of €200. To make a donation, (no matter how large or small, all are welcome), please contact Carmel Cox 087 6224366 or Sandra McCluskey 087 4182340. Last year the amount raised by Sandra, James and Carmel was €1,100. Louisburgh St. Vincent de Paul: If you require assistance please contact 087 9210885 in confidence. Killeen Community Council Elections: Killeen Community Council members will distribute voting papers for their upcoming election. All community members over 18 and resident in the Killeen Community Council area are entitled to vote. Voting papers will be collected on or before Wednesday 15 October . Killeen Community Council AGM: Killeen Community Council will hold their AGM on Wednesday 05 November at 8.00 p.m. Accord Castlebar offers a safe, professional and confidential counselling process, facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage and relationships. Please Contact 094 902 2214 Litter pick rota: Sunday 19 October. Please meet on the square at 10:00 a.m. Larah Hutchinson & Rhea, Joe Fergus, John McNicholas & JJ, Sal Duffy & Aoife & James. Flu Vaccine Clinic: Dr. Patricia Henaghan & Dr. Eileen O Connor Tuesday 14 October and Thursday 16 October from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. To book an appointment, phone Mary on (098) 66168. Warmer Homes Scheme: Get your home insulated for free and reduce heating costs. Funding closing shortly for this year Applicants must fit the eligibility criteria set down by SEAI.;. Further details and for an application form please contact the Warmer homes Scheme Team at 094 937 1830 or 094 937 3455. Living well with Arthritis Courses: Arthritis Ireland is running it's award winning Living Well with Arthritis courses in the Westport Plaza Hotel starting on Thursday 16 October for 6 Consecutive Thursdays from 7.00 p.m.to 9.30 p.m. To book a place on this course please register your details on line at www.arthritisireland.ie, email [email protected] or call 01-6470206. Celtic Flames present a spectacular show of music, song, dance and story in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday 14 November at 8.00 p.m. Total proceeds will go to the Geraldine Lavelle Trust Fund. Tickets €15. Phone 094 9023111. Western Lakes Ladies End of Season Cycle: is happening on Saturday 18 October. Ladies before you put the bike away for the winter come and join us one last time and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the West’s beautiful lakes and hills. You can choose from an 80km or shorter 50km route (Ballinrobe, Clonbur, Maam, Cornamona). For further details visit www.westernlakescc.com Louisburgh Scouts, monster's ball: will be held on Saturday 01 November in the Derrylahan. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. Tickets €15, are available from the Derrylahan. It is fancy dress and there will be themed food, drink and surprise entertainment on the night. Strictly over 18. Funds raised will go to the Scouts. Louisburgh NS Parents' Association: We will be holding our first meeting of the year, the AGM on Monday 13 October at 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in Louisburgh NS when we will review our previous year’s activities and appoint the new committee. We will also have the usual inputs from the Principal, Board of Management and the Treasurer. We would love to see as many parents as possible at this meeting as it provides an opportunity for all to contribute to our children’s development in school and shape the agenda for the next school year. It is essential that we have some new input and elect a new committee if we are to continue our activities. Please come forward and be assured that the outgoing committee will provide full help and support to new members. Fr. Pádraig Ó Máille: A radio documentary about the life of Fr. Pádraig will be broadcast on Castlebar Community Radio this Monday 13 October at 8.00 p.m. 'From Mayo to Malawi and everything in between' is the story of how and why Fr Pádraig as a missionary priest got involved in political activism in Africa. It also looks at his battle to save the Irish language in Ireland during the late 1960s. Tune in to 102.9fm or online www.crcfm.ie Achill Lifeboat; Achill trade fair in aid of lifeboat takes place on 02 November in Ostan Oilean Acla between 12.00 and 6.00 p.m. fun day out for all the family with exhibits of all kinds. Children's disco and fancy dress between 4.30 and 6.00 p.m. There are a limited number of spaces contact Noirin 086 383 6078 Parish Pastoral Centre: When not required for Parish activities the two rooms will be made available to other organisations for meetings. Contact Maureen Scott at 087 992 5353 on Monday or Wednesday between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Sometimes, you are making so much noise in your life you don't hear the things that matter. Like the shattering splinter of hurtful words, the quiet erosion of trust, or the breaking of a heart that makes no sound at all. Notices should be sent to the parochial house or emailed to [email protected] no later than Thursday evening