Our Lady of and Saint Columba 5th Sunday of Easter The Lord is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia! 2nd May, 2021 Tel: 01624 822272 Website: www.manxcatholic.org Email: [email protected] Parish : Father Joseph Kiganda CSSp Mass Intentions

Saint Mary’s, Castletown Saint Columba’s, People of the Barbara and 9.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Parish Brendan O’Friel

Monday: Feast of Saints Philip and 10.00 a.m. Crotty family James

Tuesday: Feast of the English 10.00 a.m. Elaine Morley Martyrs Wednesday: 10.00 a.m. Lancashire Infirm Thursday: 10.00 a.m. Ann Ward (SVP) Friday: 10.00 a.m. James Doyle Petitions to Our Saturday: 10.00 a.m. Lady of Rushen People of the Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter 9.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Ray Long (L.D.) Parish

************************************************************************************************************************** Mass on Saturday: After the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, during which time there will be the opportunity to go to Confession and this will be followed by Benediction. ************************************************************************************************************************** Sacristans: If you are interested in becoming an official Sacristan at either Saint Mary’s or Saint Columba’s, then please give your details to Father Joseph or contact the Office. Training will be given for this important post. ************************************************************************************************************************** Church cleaners for Saint Mary’s: We really need volunteers to help with the cleaning of this lovely church. If you can spare a short time each week to keep the church looking its best, then please talk to Father Joseph or contact the office via email or telephone. ************************************************************************************************************************** Meeting for Ministers of Holy Communion – both Saint Mary’s and Saint Columba’s There will be a meeting of all Ministers of Holy Communion on Wednesday, May 12th from 7.15 p.m.- 9.00 p.m. at Saint Columba’s church hall. ************************************************************************************************************************** Island Spirituality Network: Saturday, May 8th at St. John’s Mill 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The speaker will be the Very Revd. Nigel Godfrey, Dean of the Cathedral and his theme is ‘Balance and Benedict – finding balance in life”. All are welcome. (Suggested donation £5.) ************************************************************************************************************************** May is the month of Our Lady. May Saint Mary of Rushen pray for us now and always.