ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH MILTOWN MALBAY ST. MARY’S CHURCH MOY The Ascension of the Lord (World Communications Day) Year B 17th May, 2015 Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Murphy P.P. 7084129 Canon Mullin 7084003 Parish Office: (10.30a.m. -12.30) Tel/Fax: 7079829 Email: [email protected] Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m. Prayer Group: Thursday evening 8 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room Confession: Saturday 10.30 a.m. (after Mass) & 7.00 p.m. (before Vigil Mass) Readers for 7.30 p.m. Anne Downes Next Sunday: 11.30 a.m. Mary Jo Fennell-Clarke Moy: Bridie Gallagher Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday

LITURGIES FOR THIS WEEK: ROCKMOUNT 150: Preparations are well under way for the Miltown anniversary celebrations in Rockmount N.S. on Saturday May 30th (June Monday: 10 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion week-end). The Board of Management extends a warm welcome to all Tuesday: Mass 10 a.m. Sonny Greene, Dromin (Months Mind) who have been associated with the school over the years. Mass will begin Wednesday: Mass 10 a.m. Private Intention at 2pm and this will be followed by the launch of the commemorative Thursday: Mass 7.30 p.m. Bridie Rynne née Talty, formerly of book 'Rockmount 150'. Following refreshments there will be an Toureen & London (1st Anniversary) opportunity to view roll books and memorabilia and to meet up with old Friday: Mass 10 a.m. Charlie & Peggy O’Loughlin friends. Shuttle buses will be available to and from the school from 1pm Saturday: Mass 10 a.m. Francie Kelly, Ballard Road (Months Mind) due to limited car parking available near the school. Buses will leave Mass 7.30 p.m. Raymond Downes, Kildimo Church car park from 1pm. Sunday: Mass 11.30 a.m. For all the People of the Parish SAFEGUARDING MONTH: During this safeguarding month, we Moy: need to remind ourselves what safeguarding is all about. Archbishop Friday: Mass 7.30 p.m. Private Intention Eamon Martin said recently ‘Together we have created a culture of Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Thomas White, Lackamore safeguarding that is becoming embedded in the Church. Risk to children and young people is minimised within a safeguarding culture where REMEMBRANCE: Our prayers are asked for the repose of the Soul of everyone plays their part in ensuring that all Church activities are safe James (Jimmy) Sexton, Dereen, Mullagh who died during the week. places for children and young people’. Safeguarding within the Diocese is ever developing and after a lot of hard MARRIAGE IS IMPORTANT: A letter from Bishops’ Conference work our update safeguarding policy, procedures and guidelines have entitled Marriage is Important is available in the Church porches this been completed. To go with this we have our own webpage linked to the week-end. Diocesan site. So take a look. If you have any suggestions please let us know. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: We congratulate the girls and boys from Miltown, Rineen and Rockmount schools who received their First FREE COUNSELLING available to those in the West Clare Area who Holy Communion. would like support on dealing with the impact that Cancer has had on their lives. Counselling takes place every Wednesday in the West Clare EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: A vigil of adoration for Marriage and Cancer Centre, Corry Lane, . For more information contact office Family life in room overhead Sacristy on Thursday 21st May after on 065-9060762. 7.30 p.m. Mass until 6 A.M. Jesus is counting on you! IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION: The Clare Branch of the Irish PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: There will be a meeting of the Kidney Association annual Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving will Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday 20th May at 8 p.m. in the Parish be celebrated in the Cathedral in on Sunday 24th May at 12 noon. Meeting Room. Mass is in honour of those whose organs were donated thus giving the Gift of New Life to so many. MASS & ANOINTING for people with disabilities & chronic illnesses in Ennis Cathedral on Wednesday, 20th May at 2pm. Chief celebrant and HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED, Community Centre, homilist Fr. Tom Hogan PP. All are welcome. Inagh, Co Clare Email: [email protected] Inagh Housing Association Limited, have a number of vacancies in their LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS Weekend 2015 beginning 7.30 elderly/special needs housing. Elderly homes are available for those over p.m. Friday May 22nd to Sunday 24th. Inspirational speakers Mary 60 years but people who are younger with physical needs will be Bridget Dunlea and Patricia Mitchell. Eucharist, Prayer, Praise, considered. Application forms are available by contacting the above Teaching, Testimonies, Music. All are welcome to New Parish Centre email address. (beside Cathedral) Ennis, Co. Clare. DIABETES CLARE PRESENTS: Understanding food THE CARMELITE SISTERS, Delgany, Co Wicklow invite women labels. Are you living with diabetes and struggling to understand what is who wish to explore a monastic vocation to join them for a monastic in your food? When you have diabetes, your diet is a vital part of your weekend on 22nd -24th May and share in their life of prayer, liturgy and treatment plan so understanding what you are eating can be an invaluable work for a few days. For more information email: weapon when fighting this condition. For this reason, the Clare Branch of [email protected] Diabetes Ireland have decided to hold a public information night on ‘Understanding Food Labels’. The event will be held in The Temple Gate GARDEN TRIP: Monday 25th May, 2015. Visiting Bellefield House Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare on Tuesday 19th May 2015 at 8pm. Pauline (Angela Jupes walled garden) & Birr Castle Demesne, Science Centre, Dunne, Dietitian with Diabetes Ireland, will speak at the event. Museum, Telescope and Gardens. Cost €35 includes bus and tours of both gardens (Lunch extra). Names and deposit of €20 to Cora by ST. JOSEPH’S GAA Miltown Lotto: Jackpot €9,000. Numbers Monday 18th May. (Phone No. 087-1354192). Drawn: 1,3,11,14.. There was no jackpot winner. The 5 winners of €30 each were: Tony Cogan, Michael Nestor, Brenda Shanahan, Catriona & CLARE MARATHON CHALLENGE - Sat May 23rd David Hillery and Kari Miller. Next week’s jackpot is €9,100. 2015: Starts 9am on sea front , Co. Clare. Information from SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Miltown 086 2168749 http://www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com/ or phone 087 7779714. MILTOWN MALBAY/MOY DEFI BRILLATOR 065 7050199