Corraleehan, Corlough & Aughawillan Parish Newsletter

“Bind us together Lord, bind us together in Love” Sun. 1st May 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter REFLECTION Don't worry They say a problem shared is a problem halved. 'Don't worry' is one of the most reassuring things that a friend can say. Isn't it a relief when someone assures us there is no need to fret or worry, that everything will be okay? If only for a moment, we can breathe a sigh of relief, take the pressure off ourselves. Even if things are messy now, we dare to hope that all will be well. The words of Jesus in today's Gospel are very reassuring. 'Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid,' he says. 'My own peace I give you.' Jesus was speaking these words to his disciples shortly before his Passion and death. He knew the time was coming for him to leave them. All was certainly not well, and his disciples surely knew that some difficult times were ahead. But Jesus was offering hope and consolation. Don't worry, he says. I am giving you the gift of peace, a peace the world cannot give. Don't be afraid. The Holy Spirit will be with you to guide you and teach you. When our hearts are troubled and restless, let us reach for these words of Jesus. 'You have formed us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in you.' Reflect on today’s Gospel….. Jesus gently tries to prepare the disciples for the day when he will no longer be present to them in bodily form. Unlike us, who know the story, they did not know what was coming next, so they are confused. God helps us to grow even in times of confusion. Jesus is inviting his followers not to cling to his physical presence but to be open to a deeper way of being in relationship with him. Often we find it hard to let go and embrace the new. But in clinging to the past we are in danger of letting the present become dead to us. Do not be afraid

MASSES IN CORLOUGH CHURCH SAT. 30 th APR. 8pm. 1. Patrick Dolan, Eaglehill. 2. Francis Heavey, U.S.A. MON. 2 nd MAY 9.30am. Molly & Terry Barden, Ballinamore. TUES. 3 rd & THURS. 5 th MAY 9.30am. FRI. 6 th MAY 8pm. Hugh, Agnes & P.J. McManus, Cortoon. SAT. 7 th MAY 8pm. 1. Joe & Susan & Marie Feehan, Corratillion. 2. Jim & Mary Ann & Mick Dolan, Tonlagee. ADORATION: Fri. 6.50pm – 7.50pm. Corlough Church. CONFESSION: Anytime on request. CONGRATULATIONS: To the First Communion Class from St. Patrick’s National School, Corlough who received their First Communion on Sat. 23rd April:- Cally Heatley, Stella McGirl, Killian Dolan, Jamie Plunkett, Brian McGovern, Eoin Prior and Peter McNiff. Well done to their parents and teacher Miss Ann Marie Creevey. DERNACRIEVE GAELS: Annual Church Gate Collection will be next Saturday evening 7th May. Proceeds of this collection will go directly to the running of our underage structure over the coming months. As this is our main fundraiser we ask you to please be generous towards the youth football in our parish.

MASSES IN AUGHAWILLAN CHURCH SUN. 1 st MAY 9.45am. First Communion Mass Denis Breen, Glendargan. SUN. 8 th MAY 9.45am. Tom Counihan, Drumreilly-Lower. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 24th Apr. & Sun. 1st May: Mary Quinn Sun. 8th & Sun. 15th: Sinead Quinn MASSES IN CORRALEEHAN CHURCH SUN. 1 st MAY 11.15am. John & Jack Curnan & Deceased Family, Drumcroman. WED. 4 th MAY 9.30am. SUN. 8 th MAY 11.15am. ADORATION: Wednesday 10am–10pm. VISITATION OF SICK & HOUSEBOUND Corlough: Thurs. 5th May. Aughawillan & Corraleehan: Fri. 6th May. TROCAIRE: Have you included your envelope? Many thanks if you have already done so.

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES COLLECTION: Please use the envelope provided and be as generous as possible. Thanks. Corlough will pay €3,531. ICON OF PERPETUAL HELP: Arrives at Cavan Cathedral at 7.15pm. on Wed. 4th May. Mass by Bishop Leo. Homily by a Redemptorist. Veneration to 10.30pm. Thursday 5th May Mass at 7am and 10am. Departs at 2pm. after a service of healing and anointing. www.followtheicon.ie/cavan. LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN In the early Church people brought the bread and the wine that was used during Mass. This was their gift to their Church family. They also brought other food to be blessed and sometimes this food was given to those who did not have enough to eat. When we bring the bread, wine and money to the altar we are continuing this custom. We also continue this custom of giving when we put money in our Trocaire Box during Lent or when we give money to organisations collecting outside of the church, like the St Vincent de Paul. CAVAN WALKING FESTIVAL : CORLOUGH WALKS Corlough View Walk: On Sun. 1st May at 1pm. Meeting at St. Patrick’s Church, Corlough. Leitra Way Walk: On Wed. 4th May at 7pm. Meeting at Corlough Community Centre. SWIMMING LESSONS FOR MEN: The Glangevlin Men's group have organised swimming lessons at the Ramada Hotel in Drumshanbo and have up to 10 additional spaces available for Men from Corlough, Dowra & Blacklion. Beginners are welcome. The lessons will start on Monday 16th May from 7-8pm and will be held for 6 weeks on Monday evenings at the same time. Transport not provided. Lessons cost €50 for the 6 weeks. To book Phone 071 9853321. CORLOUGH G.A.A. We will be celebrating La na gClubanna on Sun. 8th May at St. Patrick’s Park, Corlough. We will start at 3pm with the battle of Upper Corlough v Lower Corlough which will be decided on the field where a very historical cup will be played for. We urge everyone to don a jersey and play for your side of the parish in honour of your family and neighbours that would have worn a Corlough jersey with pride back in the 50's & 60's when these clashes took place on a regular basis. Following this we will be entertained by local musicians and singers, we ask all children to come and play music and sing songs. We will then bury a time capsule with story's, poems and memorabilia from the children in our club. Following this we will plant a tree to mark the 1916 - 2016 celebrations, we encourage you all to join us on this special day for our club. After proceedings at the field we will have music in Feeha’s by Pete Lewis from 6pm - 9pm. I.C.A. Meeting on Thurs. 5th May at 8pm. New members welcome. ALZHEIMER COFFEE MORNING: On Wed. 4th May 10am- 6pm. in the home of Michael & Bernadette McGovern, Corraleehan. All support much appreciated. AUGHAWILLAN G.A.A.: Aughawillan GAA are hosting a BBQ & Sports Day in Aughawillan GAA Grounds on Sun. 8th May at 2.30pm as part of Cuilcagh Mountain Challenge. Fun events for all ages & abilities, followed by BBQ & entertainment. Tickets on sale after Mass on Sat. 7th May & Sun. 8th May. Adults €10, children €5 & family ticket €30. LADIES NIGHT OUT: Shop*Pamper*Eat*Drink*Mingle*Laugh* Interested in a night out with friends and cocktails, looking forward to the summer and want some inspiration. Join us in a Ladies Night Out in the Poor Scholar, Ballinamore Sat. 7th May 8pm. Tickets: €10, from Helena Mc Govern, Corlough, Ann Regan, Ballinamore: Phone 0879908760, Antoinette Moran, Aughnasheelin, Mary Farrell Quinn, Aughawillan & Tracy Mc Tague, Corraleehan. Raffle & Entertainment on the night, including SPA vouchers for the Slieve Russell Hotel, Kilronan Castle and a Cara Pharmacy Hamper. Proceeds to Aughawillan GAA. AUGHAWILLAN 5KM RUN/JOG/WALK: On Monday 2nd May starting from the pitch at 1pm. With spring in the air why not start your summer fitness regime with this timed event. Changing and shower facilities available. Registration at Aughawillan Football Field from 11.45am to 12.45pm. Adults: €10, Students / U16: €5, Family (2adults & 2 children): €20. Refreshments will be served. We would encourage all of our extended communities to join us in this exhilarating Run / Jog / Walk. Any questions contact Pat at 086 6862764. THE ANNUAL 5K / 10k MAY WALK RUN OR ROLL: In aid of Cancer Research and North West Hospice will take place in Aughnasheelin on Sun. 29th May commencing at 1 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated. PERCY’S PARTY: Leitrim/West Cavan Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and Leitrim Branch of Irish Kidney Association will benefit from this year’s ‘Percy ‘s Party’ event on Sunday night 1st May at 8.30pm: Gala Concert with guest Eleanor Shanley in the Hunt Hall, Castle Street, Mohill. The songs, recitations and sketch’s of Percy French are full of fun and wit so come along for some real fun for two very worthy causes.

ABACUS CHILDCARE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: In Bawnboy will run a Summer Camp Mon. 27th June to 1st July for children aged 4yrs upwards from 10am – 2pm. Also the club will be open during the Summer Holidays from 8.30am to 6.00pm. Children from any school can attend the club for the full week or individual days during the school holidays. Please contact Martina Mc Govern on 086 3461227 for more details on either the Summer Camp or attending during the summer holidays. BALLINAMORE LIBRARY EVENTS Film/Movie Evenings: Each Tuesday at 7pm. Adm: free and all welcome. Details: 071 9645566. Shakespeare 400th Anniversary: Small exhibition & display of some of his works. The I.C.A Taispeántas Sean Fhocal Exhibition: Will be on display from 22nd April to 14th May during Library opening hours: Mon. Wed and Fri 10am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-5.30pm Tue and Thurs 10am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-8pm. Sat 10am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-5pm. Leitrim based author Amelia Chambers: Reads from her new novel Reprehensible in Ballinamore Library on Sat. 7th May at 11am. Everyone is welcome to meet Amelia.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL : John 14:23-29 1. Jesus seeks to reassure his followers in the face of his imminent death. Although he will be leaving them he promises them the gift of the Spirit. How have you been aware of the gift of the Spirit of God in your life? 2. Remember times of separation from a loved one through change of residence or other circumstances. How has the love between you been a support after the separation? 3. To his followers, Jesus promises 'we will come and make our home with them'. Our God is not a distant God but one who lives in us. What has helped you to be aware of the closeness of God to you? 4. 'Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid'. When you have been anxious, who have been the Jesus people for you who were able to calm your anxiety. How did they do this? For whom have you been one who calmed anxiety? MUSINGS Reflecting on the Gospel brings home the reality of The Trinity and is so powerful in emphasising the unity of Christ's followers in the name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Many years ago, my parents taught me how to make The Sign of The Cross and at my Dublin national school this was reinforced where I was taught to make The Sign of the Cross when passing a Church and when seeing a hearse go by. How beautiful and uplifting it is to witness today's young Catholics continue to engage in this simple and yet powerful ritual. As a grandparent, I delight when I see my youngest grandchildren in their first attempts to copy their parents making this great sign of faith. How lovely it is to, witness the youngest member of the family begin family meals by leading the grace before meals. FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE Safetalk Training: Which prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Wed. 11th May 9.30am – 1pm. There is no cost for this training. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, on 086 1717563 or by e-mail to [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 27th April. Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from 12th – 17th Sept. to mark theYear of Mercy. Fare: €799 per person sharing. Limited number of places available.If interested, please contact the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004 as soon as possible. A Discussion Group: On "The Implications of the Resurrection for us today" facilitated by Fr. Eamonn Bredin every Thursday evening in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. from now until Pentecost. €5 subscription each evening. Refreshments served. LEITRIM WEST CAVAN INHFA: Important meeting for all cattle & sheep farmers in Glangevlin Hall on Wed. 4th May at 9pm. sharp. Speakers: Brendan Joyce: Livestock Chair, Colm O’Donnell: CAP Chair and John Sheridan: SDA Farmers Group NI. Facility to become a membermof this new and exciting Farming Organisation will be available on the night. QQI LEVEL5 FULL TIME COURSE AT MOHILL COMPUTER TRAINING: Do you wish to improve your employment prospects or gain 400 CAO points towards a third level college place? Mohill Computer Training is now taking applications for our full time programme. Training allowances are payable to eligible participants. FREE EXHIBITION: Mohill Enterprise Centre together with Leitrim County Council Arts Office and Local Enterprise Office Leitrim invite you to the opening of 'Methodos Techne' 6pm-8pm, Thurs. 5th May Mohill Enterprise Centre, Mohill. This exhibition is the culmination of the 2015/16 Spark Programme at Mohill Enterprise Centre where artist and designer Leo Scarff has been resident over the last six months. VIGIL ON NIGHT OF SEAN MAC DIARMADA EXECUTION: To commemorate the 1916 Rising a vigil at Kilmainham Jail between 3am and 4am on the morning of 12th May, exactly 100 years to the day and the hour when Seán Mac Diarmada was executed. People wishing to travel by bus Ph. Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia (087 6486967), Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Ballinamore (087 6821566). THIS WEEKS CALENDAR Mon. 2nd: St. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor. Tues. 3rd: St. Philip & St. James, Apostles. Wed. 4th: St. Conleth, Bishop. Thurs. 5th May: Blessed Edmund Rice.