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Killasser/Callow Parish Newsletter Parish Website - Fr KILLASSER/CALLOW PARISH NEWSLETTER PARISH WEBSITE - www.killasser.com FR. JOHN DURKAN (094) 92 51431 087 9548532 E-mail: [email protected] Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 th July 2012 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’ REFLECTION – BAPTISM Baptism is one of the sacraments of initiation into Christian faith. In making this choice you are committing yourself to pass on the gift of faith, to bring your child up in the practice of the faith and begin the process of initiation into the Catholic family of the Church. For a child to be baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, there must be a basis for hope that the child will be raised in the Catholic faith. In practice, this generally means that at least one parent is Catholic. Each child brought forward for baptism must also have at least one godparent who is a confirmed, practicing Catholic age 16 or older. We hope that parents choose godparents who will take an active role in the faith formation of their child. It is important that the Godparent be present at the rite so that they can make their commitment publicly. Lastly it is good to remember that during the celebration the Godparent speak not only for themselves but also for the entire church. When you enter the Church, you and your family are welcomed by the priest on behalf of the Christian community. You are asked what name you are giving your baby and if you accept the responsibility of bringing up your child in the practice of the faith. Then, with you the parents and the Godparents, the priest greets your child with the sign of the cross. We now welcome Jesus, present in the word of God, which speaks to us of the new life in baptism. Prayers are then offered for your child, for you and for your family. Then we ask the saints in heaven to pray with us, reminding us that baptism involves the whole family of the Church. Water is a symbol of life and of washing-Baptism signifies the new life and cleansing from sin. The priest then anoints the child with the Oil of Catechumens as a sign of Christ’s strengthening power. After the water is blessed, you are asked to renew the promises from your own baptism as a reminder of how you want to bring up your child. Then the priest pours the baptismal water over your child’s head three times. Your child is now a member of the Catholic Church and is anointed with the Oil of Chrism . As the celebration comes to an end everyone prays the prayer Christ taught us – the Our Father – and there are special blessings for each parent and for all who have gathered to welcome your child into God’s family. Fr. Stephen O’Mahony - Kiltimagh 086-8226405. Fr Dermot Meehan - Swinford 094-9252952 Fr. Padraic Costelloe - Foxford 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 14 th July 8pm Killaser Nellie Durkan, Graffy, 20 th Anniversary James & Annie Harkin and sons John & Kevin, Clonmany, Donegal Sun 15 th July 10am Callow People of the Parish Sun 15 th July 11.30am Killasser John Howley, Dunmaynor, 50 th Anniversary Edward & Ellen Thompson and deceased family members of the Thompson family Mon 16 th July 10am Killasser Margaret Haran, nee Brown Wed 18 th July 10am Killasser Morning Mass Thur 19 th July 10am Callow Morning Mass Fri 20 th July 10am Killasser Morning Mass Sat 21 st July 8pm Killasser James & Annie Harkin, and sons John & Kevin, Clonmany, Co.Donegal Sun 22 nd July 10am Callow Patrick & Bridget Timlin, Prebaun Pat Noone, Knockbawn Sun 22 nd July 11.30am Killasser Martin Shovlin, Dromada-Duke, 1 st Anniversary. OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR THIS WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m The Durkan Family (Graffy) Sun 10a.m. The Mulligan Family (Callow) Sun 11.30 a.m. The Holwey Family (Dunmaynor) OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR NEXT WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m The Dunleavy Family (Carrowliambeg) Sun 10a.m. The Fox Family (Lismorane) Sun 11.30 a.m. The Shovlin Family (Dromada-Duke) CALLOW CHURCH ON FACEBOOK a facebook page has 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. CALLOW BICENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK “Callow Church 1812-2012 The Church and its Community”, is a beautiful book which was launched by Bishop Brendan Kelly at the bicentenary celebrations. This is a hardback full colour book with 192 pages packed with history and photographs, wonderful stories and personal reminiscences. Copies are available in local shops or from Joe McNulty, Margaret McGowan, Jacinta Gallagher, Áine Ní Chiarain or Maureen Murphy. Price €12. MASS IN CILL SEISCNÁN As you know mass would normally be celebrated in Cill Seiscnán this summer. I went up there and the ground is very wet. I have decided to put the mass on hold until the ground dries up a bit more. We will keep you updated as to what we will do. CARRAMORE NATIONAL SCHOOL CENTENARY Carramore N.S. will be 100 years old in a year’s time. A committee has been formed to plan events and produce a book for the occasion. The committee requests people to submit photographs of past pupils, every family who has been associated with the school is asked to look through their photo albums for photos of their children and anyone who attended the school at any time. Photographs may be given to: Ms. Marie Fallon in the school, Fr. John Durkan, Gerry Cronnolly, Doontas, Louis Ward, Doontas, Tom McManus, Creggaune, Asumpta Loftus, Toorard; Elvelyn Ward, Doontas. When giving photographs please try and be able to name every person in the photograph. All photographs will be returned to the person who gave them after they have been scanned. We are especially looking for old photographs. There is now a facebook page called St.John’s Carramore, people can look and add as a friend and information can be found. STATUES IN KILLASSER CHURCH Jacinta Guinan is refurbishing the statues in Killasser Church at present. She has already taken St.Anthony’s statue to the studio in Tiernunny and will be taking others in turn. BOXERCISE IN KILLASSER Boxercise for men and women. Fun friendly classes for all levels of fitness. Only 5 euro a class in Killasser Community Centre every Monday and Wednesday at 8pm. Enquires to 0872617309 . SWINFORD VARIETY GROUP The swinford variety group in association with the Gateway hotel, Swinford presents Swinford got Talent 2012 with a total prize fund of €1,600 commencing on Friday 24 th August and continuing for the next four consecutive Fridays with the grand final on 21 st September. There is junior and senior catergory. Entry is €10. Application forms are available at the Gateway Hotel closing date for entry is 1 st August. SWIMFORD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMME The following courses are being organised by Mayo North East will be delivered in Swinford, subject to numbers. Care Skills-Fetac Level 5, Introduction to Computers, IT Skills-Fetac Level 4, and Personal Best Programme which is designed to support those wishing to build their confidence and embark on a fresh start in life. All Courses are Free. Priority will be given to unemployed people and those in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment. Numbers are limited on all courses and early booking is advised. For further information or to book a place on any of the above courses please phone Dolores McNicholas at 094 9256745 or 0877704251 Email [email protected] IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Help us to help others! I am apprealing to you to promote our Mobile unit’s forthcoming visit and have pleasure in setting out details of our next visit to Swinford. This opportuity to give blood will arise in Aras Attracta, Swinford, Co.Mayo on Tuesday 17th July 2012 from 4.30pm – 8.00pm. FRENCH REVISION COURSES Get a headstart before school starts! One day intensive French courses to prepare for the exam year ahead. Experienced tutor. 4 dates available in August. Courses will be held in Swinford and Foxford. Call Helen for details and bookings (085) 828 2000 . ST. CELSUS, KILKELLY 50 TH CELEBRATIONS The Church of St. Celsus, Kilkelly is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. It was officially opened and consecrated by Bishop James Fergus on the 12 th January 1962 and as a parish we are celebrating this milestone on the 6 th August, the Bank Holiday Monday, this comprises of a concelebrated Mass at 1pm with Bishop Brendan Kelly as the main celebrant and there will be refreshments served afterwards. It will be the culmination of weekend of events in the parish, Saturday 4 th , Urlaur Pattern being with Mass at 12.30pm in the Abbey, Sunday 5 th , the Annual Cemetery Masses in St. Celsus, Culmore and Naomh Mobhí, Kilmovee will be celebrated. The Jubilee Committee would like to extend an invitation to you and to your parishioners who have connections with our parish. KNOCK YOUTH FESTIVAL Would you like to join young people from the dioceses of Achonory and Tuam on a walk from Charlstown to Knock on Friday the 27th of July ahead of this years Knock Summer Festival.
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