KILLASSER/CALLOW PARISH NEWSLETTER PARISH WEBSITE - www.killasser.com FR. JOHN DURKAN (094) 92 51431 087 9548532 E-mail [email protected] Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th August 2011. KILLASSER/CALLOW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT ‘We seek to become a more welcoming community where God’s wonderful message of faith, hope and love is experienced’

MAYO THE 1936 ALL-IRELAND FINAL

Mayo became Connacht champions in a replay after Galway’s Brendan Nestor engineered a thrilling 2-4 to 1-7 draw. Nestor almost caused a riot in the process. Galway trailed by 3 points when Nestor forced the ball over the line. A Mayo defender punched it back, the umpire hesitated, and Nestor raised the flag himself. The crowd invaded the field, and it took several minutes to clear it so the last few seconds could be played. After that excitement it was back to Roscommon, where first half goals from Josie Munnelly and Pasty Flannelly settled the issue 2-7 to 1-4 in Mayo’s favour. Roscommon was the venue for the All- Ireland semi-final too, where Pasty Flannelly scored the vital goal in the first half as Mayo beat Kerry 1- 5 to 0-6. The 50,160 who attended the final did not expect to see Mayo hammer a stage-struck Laois team by eighteen points, 4-11 to 0-5. The cause of the disaster was an unfit player. Laois midfielder Bill Delaney limped through the game with two broken bones in his foot, while Mayo’s Pasty Flannelly cleaned up at midfield: “He raced through and shot to the square, to the net, and high between the posts- he seened to inspire his side who played runaway football…Flannelly fielded and raced to either wing, paving the way for Munnelly’s and Moclair’s overwhelming scores. A temperamental team always, the Western champions opened so brilliantly they were always on top of the wave. Speed to the ball was their trump card.” Paddy Moclair followed ten minutes into the second half, and Paddy Munnelly scored again after four minutes of injury time. The verdict was “Laois were beaten for pace and seemed stale and over-trained. Never handling a ball confidently, they muffed many openings.” Mayo’s team had matured. Their team was worth more than one All-Ireland: throughout the 1930’s they solidly dominated the National League, winning six titles in a row between 1934 and 1939, opting out (for Galway to win it) in 1940, and coming back to regain the title in 1941. They had Tom Burke in goal; John McGowan, Paddy Quinn and Purty Kelly in the full back line; Tommy Regan, J. Seamus O’Malley (captain) and George Ormsby in the half backs; Pasty Flannelly and Henry Kenny at centrefield; Jackie Carney, Peter Laffy and Tom Grier in the half forwards. Paddy Moclair scored 1-5 in the final from right corner; Josie Munnelly who scored 0-3 from full forwad was back 21 years later to win an All-Ireland junior football medal in 1957; and Paddy Munnelly scored three goals from left corner. For Mayo it had been a wounderful year as they added the All-Ireland title to their League title and it showed the strength of football in Connaucht who also held the Railway Cup.

HENRY KENNY Henry Kenny was a man ahead of his time. He was the star player of Mayo’s first All-Ireland in 1936. Apart from this All-Ireland medal, Kenny won seven National League medals, three Railway Cups and six Connaucht Champions. It is no wounder that is so proud of his father’s achievements. “Dad was seen as a star, especially as he was in the glamour position of midfield. It was only when I got involved in politics that I came to realise just how revered he was and by older people in particular. A 2 mythology developed in the county about the ’36 team, not least had they went fifty-three games without defeat. People thought they could jump over telegraph poles.” Henry went to teacher training college in De La Salle Waterford. After he qualified he went to teach in Connemara and often cycled sixteen miles to train for club and sixty miles to to play for Mayo. Henry Kenny was particulary famous for his fielding of the ball. He was also noted for his catching of the ball in the air, it was said that he turned before his feet touched the ground. His advice always was, “Be moving before the ball comes.” In 1954 Henry Kenny was elected to the Dáil and served there for the next twenty-one years until he died of cancer. Kenny’s political and footballing genes were to some etent passed onto his sons. Kieran Kenny played at midfiled for Mayo during the 1970’s but was short lived due to injury and Enda Kenny entered the Dáil in 1979. Henry Kenny was no doubt the star of the team back then. He had great duels with the mighty Kerry midfielder Paddy Kennedy and was one of the few players who could hold his own with Kennedy. Kenny was known as “the man with the magic hands.” There was no Man of the Matches or dream teams back then but if there was Henry Kenny would have won a lot of awards. He was often descrided as Connaucht’s best midfielder.

Fr. Stephen O’Mahony - Kiltimagh 086-8226405. Fr Dermot Meehan - 094-9252952 Fr. Padraic Costelloe - 094-9256131 Fr. Gerard Davey - Foxford 094-9256401 Fr. John Glynn – Tourlestrane 071- 9181105 Fr Martin Jennings - Curry 094- 9254508

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sat 6 th Aug 8pm Killasser Jim & Annie Harkin, and sons John & Kevin, Clonmany. Ann Hanley, 1 st Anniversary Dunmaynor, and deceased family members PJ Cronolly, Doontas. Michael & Kate Warde, Doontas, and sons Joe & Tommie and daughter Sr. Agnes. Sun 7th Aug 10am Callow Ann Sheerin, Coolegrane Sun 7 th Aug 11.30am Killasser Maggie Ellen & Martin Loftus, Gurteen. PJ Loftus, Dromada Duke, Anniversary Mon 8 th Aug 10am Callow Morning Mass Wed 10 th Aug 10am Killasser Morning Mass Thurs 11 th Aug 10am Callow Morning Mass Fri 12 th Aug 10am Killasser Morning Mass Sat 13 th Aug 8pm Killasser People of the Parish Sun 14 th Aug 10am Callow Private Intentions There is no Mass in Killasser at 11.30 on Sunday 14th August. Sun 14 th Aug 8pm Killasser Cemetery Mass

OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR THIS WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m. The Warde Family (Doontas) Sun 10 a.m. The Sheerin Family (Coolegrane) Sun 11.30am. The McNulty Family (Laherdane)

OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR NEXT WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m. The Scully Family (Dromada Duke) Sun 10 a.m. The Family (Callow) Sun 8.00pm The Cronnolly Family (Doontas)

CALLOW CHURCH HOLY HOUR There will be a Holy Hour in Callow Church from 7-8pm on Sunday 7 th August, with a talk from Dermot Cassidy, a graduate from Trinity Hall, Cambridge. All welcome

OFFERTORY COLLECTION The offertory collection for the 30 th /31 th July amounted to €1005.37. The amount collected for the East African appeal came to €590. Thanks to all who contributed to these collections. 3

PIONEER COLLECTION The Pioneer Collection in Killasser/Callow Parish amounted to €225. Thanks to collectors and contributors.

CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS AND FOR ALL OCCASIONS Cards which have been produced by the Callow Bicentenary Committee, are available at all masses. They feature photographs by Louis McNulty of the churches in Callow and Killasser as well as other scenic shots from the locality. There are also two cards featuring the work of Doug Hack, who very kindly donated two paintings for the purpose. We are very fortunate to have two such talented and generous artists in our parish. There are four varieties of Christmas card, seven varieties of blank cards and one special Mass card. All of the cards are beautiful and will be much appreciated by those who receive them. A pack will also make an ideal gift. They are very reasonably priced at €5 per pack (10small or 8 large cards per pack). Mass cards cost €1 per pack of 2. Sales so far are in excess of €500.

COMMUNITY CARE COLLECTION The Annual Community Care Collection will take place this weekend in Killasser and Callow.

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION CHURCH GATE COLLECTION will take place in Killasser/Callow on the weekend of the 27 th & 28 th August 2011. Your support would be very much appreciated.

MASS IN KILLASSER CEMETERY Mass will be celebrated in Killasser Cemetery on Sunday 14 th August at 8pm. There will be no Mass at 11.30am that day in Killasser.

MASS IN TEAMPALL MAOL CEMETERY Mass will be celebrated in Teampall Maol cemetert on Friday 19 th August at 7pm. All are welcome.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES The offertory envelopes have been distributed throughout the Parish. If anyone didn’t get a box of envelopes please contact Fr.John. Thanks for your generous support for all the collections.

BOOKING A MASS BY EMAIL You may book a mass by email if you send the date and time and which Church it is to be in. Please send the email no later than Thursday midnight to be sure of inclusion in the Parish newsletter that weekend. Send emails to [email protected] .

FAMINE IN EAST AFRICA APPEAL Envelopes are available in the porch for donations towards the relief of famine in East Africa. Please return these envelopes with the offertory collection at any of the Masses this weekend or next. All monies received will be sent to Trocaire.

CALLOW LAKE GROUP WATER SCHEME Callow Lake Group Water Scheme wish to announce that upgrading of the network is taking place. This could cause periodic disruption to the supply in Callow, Meelick and Bohola areas and could continue into 2012.

SWINFORD VARIETY GROUP in Association with the Gateway Hotel presents Swinford Got Talent commencing in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford on Sunday night 31 st July at 8pm. The talent show will continue on Sunday 7 th August, Sunday 14 th August, Sunday 21 st August with the final being held on Friday night August 26 th . Good family entertainment not to be missed. Admission €5. €1,300 in prize money. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

KILLASSER TENNIS CLUB Killasser are in the process of setting up a tennis club, all interested please contact Fr. John, Martin Peyton on 087 9377644 or Michael Howley on 087 9144910.

MAGIC MOMENTS PLAYSCHOOL Aclare has ECCE places available (i.e. Free preschool places) for school year 2011/2012-please contact Carol on 087 9049710 for further details and booking.

4 MAGIC MOMENTS PLAYSCHOOL Aclare has places available for school year 2011/2012 in their toddler room (i.e. pre-preschool children). Please note anyone in receipt of any form of social welfare payment may avail of these half-day places for as little as €2 per day under the CCSS. Please contact Carol on 087 9049710 for bookings.

CARMELITE MONASTERY WEEKEND The Carmelite Sisters are a contemplative community who host monastic weekends for women aged 25-40 who are considering a vocation to the Carmelite life. The Monastic Weekend 26 th -28 th August 2011. For more details write or email the Prioress on [email protected] or www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie or write to Sr.Monica, Prioress, Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND A ten day Pilgrimage will take place to the Holy Land from the 28 th October – 6 th November, 2011 Direct from . The Group Leader is Margaret McGowan and the Spiritual Director is Fr. John Durkan. For further information contact Margaret McGowan on 086 8567705.

SESIUN IN FR PEYTON CENTRE You are invited to a feast of Irish music, song and dance hosted by the Bofield Ceili Band in the Fr Peyton Centre every Thursday night from 14 th July to 25 th August. Show begins at 9pm. Be early to get seats. Admission €10. Children U18 if accompanied by parents are free.

LOUGH DERG You may begin the traditional Three Day Pilgrimage on any day of the week from now until 13 th August 2011. Three Day Youth Pilgrimage: Friday 5 th until Sunday 7 th August. A reduced rate (on this date only) for youth aged between 16 and 21: €35.00(normal pilgrimage fee €55). One day retreats, Quite Days,Reflection Day, Family Day Retreat, Father & Son Retreat and Life’s ourney Workshops on specific dated from 17 th August until 20 th September. Booking essential. National Lough Derg Day Pilgrim Path 9km Sponsored Walk-Sunday 11 th September. For booking or further information contact: The Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co.Donegal. Tel/Fax: 071-9861518 (from NI 028-68632391) Email: [email protected] , www.loughderg.org .

CALLOW CHURCH ON FACEBOOK a facebook page has recently been set up for Callow Church, and can be found under the name of Callow Church Weddings. Would people who use facebook, look at this page and click like , this way all your friends will be able to see it.

BICENTENARY OF CALLOWCHURCH the editorial committee would like to get old photos, information or articles relating to people or events in Callow (which have not been published already). We would also like to get information regarding items donated to the church. Please contact Aine Ni Chiáráin or Fr. John. or E; [email protected]

OPERATION GABRIEL is now up and running! Thank you for your participation. If you are a member of a group and have not provided a number please forward one to ensure smooth communications. Later on, we will launch the project. Thanks for your co-operation. Fr. John.

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES 2011 Dates are as follows: Sept 23 rd /24 th , Nov 11 th /12 th , and Dec 2nd /3 rd . Please contact ACCORD Charlestown on 094-9254944 or www.accord.ie

KILLASSER COMMUNITY ALERT are organising Socially Monitored Alarms, Smoke Alarms Security Lighting under the Seniors Alert communities supporting older people. Contact Thomas Marren (094) 9251327 or 087 2344338 or Michael Murphy (094) 9251525 or 087 9743174

TICKETS FOR AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE If any one going to Rome wishes to attend an audience with the Pope, I can arrange for you to get tickets. In special cases, it is possible even to meet the Holy Father in person. Please give me plenty of notice; otherwise, it will not work out. Those who have already booked tickets through me will enjoy the privileges. Fr. John.

5 MOY DAVITT’S SCRAP METAL FUNDRAISING COLLECTION if you have any old cars, car batteries, Brass, old ranges, Boilers, Bicycles, TV aerials, lawnmowers or old farm machines, please contact 087 6268114 or 0864071143 to arrange a collection date. Call any time and leave a message.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES The annual Achonry - Killala pilgrimage to Lourdes will be lead by Bishop Brendan Kelly from 23 rd – 28 th August 2011. For booking and further details please contact, Pilgrim Section: Fr Joseph Gavigan 094-9860011 or Michael Walkin (Travel Agent) 086-6080763, Invalid Section: Mary Loftus 096-31462

OPERATION GABRIEL This is a service offered by the Parish, offering information at short notice by text message. If you are interested in receiving a text with news, please fill up the following form, and return it to Fr. John. Name……………………………….. Address…………………………….. Mobile Number …………………… You may instead send a text with your name directly to Fr John at 087 9548532 or send your mobile number by e-mail to [email protected]

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS PRAYER

Lord Jesus, you were sent by the Father to gather together those who are scattered. You came among us doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of salvation and giving the Bread which lasts forever. Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way.

May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts, enliven our hope and open our minds, so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith we may recognise you in the Scriptures and in the breaking of bread. May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth, in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection.

In communion with Mary, whom you gave to us as our Mother at the foot of the cross, through you may all praise, honour and blessing be to the Father in the Holy Spirit and in the Church, now and forever.

(We encourage you and your family to say this prayer often).