Corraleehan, Corlough & Aughawillan

Corraleehan, Corlough & Aughawillan Parish Newsletter -

“Bind us together Lord, bind us together in Love” Sun. 3rd May 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter REFLECTION What does it mean to be a branch? As with all good vine growers, God cares for his crop, nurturing it, pruning it, giving it all it needs so that it can grow and reach its full potential. We are no doubt the branches. What does it mean to be a branch? Branches must be connected to the vine or they bear no fruit. Even those branches that do bear fruit, they need pruning so that they can grow and bear even more fruit. As we are all too well aware, productivity seems to be the measure of success in the world today, in our education systems, in the workplace, in economics; we are measured by what we produce. Is Jesus really adding on the pressure in this Gospel passage by telling us that he wants to see results or else!? Perhaps we can read this passage in terms of connectivity. Think of your most intimate friendships and relationships. You don't measure their weight in terms of produce do you? But you do want to stay connected right? It is this closeness, this intimacy that Jesus calls us to: 'abide in me'. Are you connected or disconnected? If the connection is strong, then fruit bearing comes naturally and people will see the Gospel in our lives and in the way we respond to the world. If we are connected, all manner of things are possible for us. 'People see the Gospel in our lives; let them read our lives.' Reflect on today's Gospel …. The closeness of the relationship with ourselves and Jesus is like branch and tree. One gives life to the other and draws life from the other. A real relationship with Jesus is life-giving - it is loving, healing and challenging. It brings life to the soul and energy to the body. The relationship itself bears fruit and brings to each of us a loving and energetic quality of life. I am the True Vine…. You are My Branches

MASSES IN CORLOUGH CHURCH SAT. 2 nd MAY 8pm. James & Teresa McGovern, Corlough. James Dolan, Tullyveela. Oliver Bruen, Ballaghaderren. MON. 4 th , TUES. 5 th & THURS. 7 th MAY 9.30am. FRI. 8 th MAY 8pm. SAT. 9 th MAY 8pm. 1. Cissie, Sean & James Curran & Deceased Family, Corrochombra & Pat Curran, Australia. 2. Patrick & Mary Kate Cassidy & Deceased of Cassidy/McManus Family, Leitra. 3. Pee, Rosie & Mary Ann Cassidy & Deceased of Cassidy/Magee Family, Cronera. ADORATION: On Friday’s from 6.50pm – 7.50pm. in Corlough Church. CONFESSION: Anytime on request. MASSES IN AUGHAWILLAN CHURCH SUN. 3 rd MAY 9.45am. 1. Denis Breen, Cleendargan. 2. John & Annie McGovern, Lambfield. SUN. 10 th MAY. 9.45am. Katie & Pat McGovern & Sylvester McGovern, Boeshill. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Sun. 26thApril & Sun. 3rd May: Donal Fox. Sun. 10th & Sun. 17th May: Des Quinn. MASSES IN CORRALEEHAN CHURCH SUN. 3 rd MAY 11.15am. WED. 6 th MAY 9.30am. SUN. 10 th MAY 11.15am. DIOCESAN VOCATIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES COLLECTION This collection is due this weekend of 2nd/3rd May. The Diocesan Office has put a levy of 13% of the Offertory Collection for 2014 as the amount each parish is asked to pay. Please be as generous as you can. Thanks for your help. TROCAIRE: Did you think of your contribution? Thanks to all who have helped. PASTORAL CENTRE CAVAN Launch of Kilmore Diocesan Programme for World Youth Day 2016: In the Pastoral Centre, Cavan, on Sat. 16th May 2015 at 6pm. Any young person between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in participating is invited to attend. Kealan Barrett, from the parish of Knockninny, will share his experience of participating in previous WYD’s. The meeting will last about an hour and will be followed by light refreshments. Information will be made available in relation to the itinerary and cost of the pilgrimage. Please contact the Centre on 049 4375004 if you plan to attend. Formation Evenings for Ministers of Holy Communion: On Tues. 19th May 2015 in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan, at 7.30pm. and Tuesday 2nd June 2015 in St. Patrick’s Church, Dromahair, at 7.30p.m. All Ministers of Holy Communion are invited to attend. Fr. Enda Murphy, Diocesan Director of Pastoral Services, will lead both evenings. KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: "It would be great if a person from the parish who is ill and yet able to travel to Lourdes, would consider joining the pilgrimage this year. It is important that as many different parishes are represented on the pilgrimage especially on assisted pilgrimage section. The date of this year's pilgrimage is 27th May – 1st June 2015. For further information about the pilgrimage please phone 087 8579968. MAY REFERENDUM: There was a movement of students to contact their Granny to get them to vote “Yes”. If the referendum is passed, there will be students who won’t have a granny, who won’t have a mother, who might have two fathers or no father! CAVAN WALKING FESTIVAL 2015 Corlough Walks: Leitra Way Walk (3.5km): On Mon. 4th May at 7pm. Corlough View Walk (7km): On Sat. 9th May at 11am. *** Both walks starting from Corlough Church. Refreshments in school after walk*** Templeport Walks: On Friday 1st May: Jampaling Woodland Walk - Start 7pm. Tuesday 5th May: Shruagh Golden Mile - Start 7pm @ Ballymac Inn - (Voluntary donations in aid Templeport Social Services). Wednesday 6th May: Skealon Looped Walk - Start 7pm -@ Skealon Lough. Saturday 9th May: Slieve Rushen Looped Walk to Poldoo Water Fall - Start 3pm @ Corneen adjacent to Quinn Road. For info. contact Cavan Co. Council - 049 4331942. I.C.A. Meeting in Corlough Community Centre on Thurs. 7th May at 8.30pm. District Nurse Kathleen Gilheaney will attend to answer any medical queries. All welcome. WHIST: In Aughawillan Hall on Tues. 12th May at 9pm. Kitchen Staff: Breedge McCauley & Dympna Maguire. U12 UNDERAGE: Aughawillan amalgamation Under 12’s are part of 5 clubs that have been invited to Leitrim Football Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm. This will be meet and greet with county players and management and a fun evening out for all youngsters and a chance to meet some of the players of Leitrim Senior and Minor Team. All youngsters are invited, but the U12’s are participating against Fenagh, Bornacoola, Mohill and Aughnasheelin. All U12 players from the surrounding parishes are asked to be in Pairc Sean at 4.15pm.. Coordinators/helpers for the parish are Damien Conefrey/Michael McGovern and Gerry Stringer. Underage Training: For all youngsters continues every Wednesday evening in Aughawillan and every Friday evening for 1hour from 7-8pm. TRAINING/GET TOGETHER: For Gaelic4Mothers & Others Thursday 7th May at 7pm in Aughawillan pitch. This is a chance for anyone over 18 who is not currently playing football competitively and who is interested in having a bit of fun, learning some of the skills of gaelic football and getting fit, to join up. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED. NO UPPER AGE LIMIT. Please pass on to others who might be interested. ALZHEIMERS TEA DAY: In the home of Bernadette McGovern, Corraleehan on Wed. 6th May from 10am-6pm. All support will be welcome. GEOPARK EVENT: Introductory Bee Keeping Course - in Bear Essentials - Saturday May 23rd - Start at 11am – 2pm. Booking Essential - Phone 049 9526121. PERCY’S PARTY WEEKEND: In Mohill on Sun. 3rd May 11am. C.of I. Service. 9pm: Special sitting of Mohill District Court in Hunt Hall, Mohill. Original script by Tish Dunleavy – ‘West Clare Railway sues Percy French’ followed by performance of the works of Percy French. POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH EVENING IN DRUMSHANBO: In the Lough Allen Hotel on Thurs. 7th May. Guest speakers include Dr. Sutra Murthy, Consultant Psychiatrist, Patricia Hannon, Bereavement Counseller, Denis O’Brien, Mental Health Services and Mark Harte, Tyrone footballer. M.C. for the night Charlie McGettigan. FILM HOUR: On Tuesday 5th May at 7.30pm the weekly Film Hour resumes in Ballinamore library with “The Secret Life of Bees”. Based on the novel of the same name. In the summer of 1964, a 14-year-old white girl (Dakota Fanning) escapes her abusive father and finds refuge with an eccentric African-American beekeeper and her two sisters who help her solve a mystery related to her late mother. This is a film not to be missed and remember admission is free and all are welcome. Enquiries to 071 9645566.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS John 15:1-8 1. In a relationship, connectedness is important. Relationships cannot be taken for granted and need time and care to be life-giving. What does your experience tell you of the truth of this in your relationships with God, with your friends, with your family with communities or groups to which you belong? 2. 'Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.' In what ways do you see that you have been 'pruned' by the experiences of life, or by the word of God, to be a more fruitful person? Perhaps you have also experienced the need for 'pruning' in significant relationships in your life. 3. The parable also reminds us that we are not the source of our own life. It is a gift from God, from our parents, and from all who have nourished us. Give thanks for those who have been a source of life for you. 4. God is glorified by our being fruitful. When has human fruitfulness reminded you of God at work in our world? MUSINGS We are told in our First Reading that when the converted Saul came to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples they were afraid of him and were slow to believe that he was really a believer. How often are we reluctant to accept that people can change? 'A leopard never changes its spots,' we mutter, 'better not take a chance with him or her.' Sometimes, though, we are reminded of second chances in the most surprising places - such as the Australian soap opera, Home and Away, whose storylines regularly feature ne'er do wells who achieve redemption over time through the forbearance and acceptance of the residents of Summer Bay! GROW: Are you: Struggling with anxiety or depression? Finding life difficult? Isolated? Do you find it difficult to talk? GROW can offer you real friendship, support & help from people who understand. GROW is Ireland's largest mutual help organisation in the area of mental health. GROW is anonymous, confidential, non denominational and open to all. New group opened in Cavan town in September 2012. Please contact Mary @ 086 0201718. SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters): Helps people dealing with depression and suicide. 24hour support in Cavan 049 4326339. Free bereavment support and counselling. 3, Tower Hamlets, Farnham St. Cavan. SENIOR HELP LINE: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior help Line is a confidential listening Service for older people for the price of a local call, anywhere in Ireland. Lo Call 1850 440 444. Open from 10am – 10pm. 365 days a yr. ACCORD CENTRE CAVAN: Getting married? To book your pre-marriage course, please contact the Accord office for your Pre-Marriage application form. Book early to avoid disappointment on your preferred date. ACCORD: Also offers Marriage and Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049-4375004, or email [email protected] Situated at Pastoral Centre, Cavan. IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: Are holding a clinic in The Kilmore Hotel on Mon.15th, Tues. 16th, Wed. 17th and Thurs. 18th June, 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Please support. USEFUL WEBSITES: 1. www.stbrigidspastoralarea.ie 2. www.kilmoredpc.ie NOTES FOR NEWSLETTER: May be rang or texted to Kathleen Cassidy at 0872147167 or emailed to [email protected] before 6pm. on Thursday evening.