Macroom Parish Newsletter

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th July 2016 www.macroomparish.com Facebook: Macroom Parish Sick Call: Fr. Eamonn 085-8585308 or in case of an emergency the priest on call can be contacted on the parish mobile 087-3546364. Sunday Masses: Macroom Vigil (Sat) 7.30 p.m.; 8.30 a.m.; 10.30 a.m.; 12.00 noon & Caum 10.00 a.m.

Masses for the week: Monday - Friday: 7.30 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. Saturday: 10.00 a.m. only Confessions: Saturday between 12.00 noon and 1.00 p.m. & before and after 7.30 p.m. Mass. Eucharistic Ministers for the Week: Claire Dineen and Deirdre Henley. Financial: Last Sunday’s Basket Collection realised €2,517.00 and the Cloyne Diocesan Collection realised €544.00. We thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Collectors for August: 8.30 a.m. Norma Cronin/Michael Cronin; 10.30 a.m. Eleanor Lucey/Patsy Lucey. Baptism: We welcome into the Christian community Zachary Daniel Casey. Feasts during the week: Monday: St. Benedict (480-547AD) after living as a hermit at Subiaco, founded the monastery of Monte Cassino. His Rule observed by the Benedictines and Cistercians is distinguished by its wisdom and balance and those who lived by it did much to shape the Europe of today. Patron of Europe Friday: St. Bonaventure 1221-1274 born in Tuscany and Minister General of the Franciscans, Cardinal Archbishop of Albano, theologian at the Council of Lyons. Known as the “Seraphic Doctor”, he is the writer of biblical commentaries and spiritual works. Saturday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel: The Carmelite communities inherit the early hermits devotions to Elijah and his solitary prayer and to Mary under the title of Mount Carmel.

Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services Ltd: CDYS Ltd invites applications for the following position in Macroom Co. Cork: Local Training Initiative Assistant Co- ordinator 16 hours per week. The CDYS Good Lives Project is a new Local Training Initiative funded by Cork Education Training Board and run by the CDYS in Macroom. It is a full time training programme, leading to a Level 4 FETAC Major Award in Sport and Recreation. The overall aim is to provide learners with key employment skills or to enable them to progress to further education and training. We are inviting application from experienced and dedicated professionals. For a full job description and information on the CDYS Local Training Initiative in Macroom please go to www.cdys.ie A detailed cover letter outlining your suitability for the post and recent C.V. can be sent by post only to; Finance & Administration Manager, Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services Ltd, Regional Office Mallow Community Youth Centre, New Road, Mallow, 022 – 53526 (ext. 6). Shortlisting may apply. DYS is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date for applications is July 15th at 12 noon. A Summer’s Evening on the Quad: presents ‘An Evening at the Proms’ in UCC on Saturday July 16th at 8.00 p.m. The fantastic music line-up will feature Rebecca Storm and Michael McCarthy with the Band of an Garda Síochána. Tickets €30 each from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett Street. For more information please contact 021-4533642 (ext. 5). Lough Derg Retreats: Lough Derg is an island of pilgrimage set in calm lake waters, offers no distraction, no artificialities or interruptions. Instead you are warmly welcomed and cared for, there are no strangers here. The island, made holy by the prayers of millions of pilgrims over the centuries, continues to provide a safe haven for rest, reflection and renewal to all who wish to ‘Come away to a quiet place and rest a while’, Mark 6:31 If you wish to find out more about the 2016 season Tel/Fax 00353 (0) 71 9861518 or email us: [email protected]. Good Lives project - Fetac Level 4 Major Award in Sport and Recreation: Applicants must be 20 years or have completed other educational projects. Contact Susan 083-1609007 or Mary Mc Auliffe 022-21900. Power for Living: “Proclaiming the Gospel and Healing Ministry": Stephen Mondes and Team (Dublin) will speak n Wednesday 13th July in the Castle Hotel, Macroom at 8.00 p.m. All welcome, especially young people, to attend. Website of the week: Visit the Carmelite website www.carmelites.ie to find out more about the order and about the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel.