KILLASSER/CALLOW PARISH NEWSLETTER PARISH WEBSITE - www.killasserparish.wordpress.com FR. JOHN DURKAN (094) 92 51431 087 9548532 E-mail: [email protected] 6th Sunday of Easter 25 th May 2014 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’

Fr. Stephen O’Mahony - Kiltimagh 086-8226405 Fr. Dermot Meehan - Swinford 094-9252952 Fr. Padraic Costelloe - Foxford 094-9256131 Fr. Gerard Davey - Swinford 094-9253338 Fr. John Glynn – Tourlestrane 071- 9181105 Fr. Leo Henry - Curry 087-6306938

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2014 Congratulations to all those who have made their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Their names are: Patrick Gilgunn Lucy Loftus Kyle Groarke James Geraghty Frankie Doherty Caoimhe Tansey Katlyn Dunleavy Patrick Hyland Meabh Hyland Jack Brennan Lauren Crawford Ryan Lynch Sean O’Grady

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

th Sat 24 May 12pm Killasser First Holy Communion Mass

th Sat 24 May 8pm Killasser Kitty Hanley and Michael, Elizabeth & Kathleen Hanley, Clooncleveragh

th Sun 25 May 10am Callow Cormac Shiels, Callow and his son Cormac

Sun 25 th May 11.30am Killasser Nora & Thoms Mc Nulty, Lahardane, Mary, Michael and grandson M ichael

and nephew Eamonn

Michael & Thomas Melvin, Curnageltha & deceased family members

th Mon 26 May 10am Killasser Morning Mass

th Tues 27 May 8pm Killasser Says Mass

th Wed 28 May 10am Killasser Morning Mass

th Fri 29 May 10am Callow Morning Mass

st Sat 31 May 8pm Killasser Mary & Michael Convey, Darnagh

st Sun 1 June 10am Callow People of the Parish

Sun 1 st June 11.30am Killasser Nellie Holleran & deceased family members of Ormsby & Holleran families, Magheraboy

OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR THIS WEEK:

Sat 8pm The Loftus Family (Carramore) Sun 10am The Shiels Family (Callow) Sun 11.30am The O’Hara Family (Drumagh)

OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR NEXT WEEK: Sat 8pm The Convey Family (Darnagh) Sun 10am Mc Gowan Family (Cullenaughton)

Sun 11.30am The Holleran Family

READERS FOR THIS WEEK: Sat 8pm Sr. Margaret Sun 11.30am Patrick McNulty

READERS FOR NEXT WEEK: Sat 8pm Rachael Howley Sun 11.30am Ray Chuck

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THIS WEEK:

Sat 8pm Francis Hegarty & Ann Holleran Sun 11.30am Geraldine Burke

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEK:

Sat 8pm Padraic O’Hara & Eileen O’Neill Sun 11.30am Phil Rowley

PRAYING FOR THE DIOCESE 2014 The parish boundaries of Straide (Templemore) parish stretch from Lough Cullen in the north to close to the town of Balla in the south and is bordered, largely, by Bohola and Foxford parishes to the east and Tuam diocese to the west. The parish contains many historical sites – including Wedge Tombs (2500–1800 BC) and Ring Forts (400–1100 AD). The townland of Ballylahan also contains the ruins of one of the first and largest baronial castles built in Mayo in the mid 13th century by Jordan of Exeter who also built Straide Abbey (the Priory of the Holy Cross) in 1252. Straide’s most famous son is, undoubtedly, Michael Davitt who was instrumental in founding and advancing the aims of the Land League. He is buried in the grounds of Straide Abbey. The disused Church in which he was baptised is now a museum in his honour. The parish has one Church and one Primary School – both dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It also has a Community Hall named after Michael Davitt. 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the present Church as well as the 50th anniversary of the occupancy of the present school building. The parish has numerous active groups, committees and organisations. Further information can be found by visiting the parish website - www.straideparish.com . Fr.MartinConvey is the parish priest of Straide.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: The offertory collection for last weekend amounted to €936 .Extra vocations collection €5. Thanks to eveyone who contributed.

MASS BY ARCHBISHOP EAMON MARTIN On Tuesday 27 th May at 8pm in Killasser Church, Archbishop Eamon Martin (Co-adjutor Bishop of ) will say mass for everyone in the Parish. The cluster choir will sing at the mass. All are welcome to attend. Bishop will also be there. Bishop Eamon has been in Killasser Parish before and we are asking him to plant a tree while he is with us.

KILLASSER KNOCKS CENTENARY REUNION 2014 For those of you who are not aware of the upcoming school reunion we have outlined below the planned events that will take place over the weekend of 2nd to 4 th August 2014 . Saturday, August 2 nd 2014 3pm Willie O’Neill Memorial Football Tournament | 6pm Reunion Social Gathering in Frank’s Place Sunday, August 3 rd 2014 12pm Reunion Mass in Killasser Church followed by refreshments, commemorative events and book launch in Community Centre | 8pm Reunion Dinner Dance in Pontoon Bridge Hotel Monday, August 4 th 2014

2pm Historical Tour of Killasser | 5pm Tour of Hennigan’s Heritage Centre followed by Céilí and Barn Dance

Tickets are available for the Reunion Dinner Dance in the Pontoon Bridge Hotel from Michael Howley (087 ‐9144910), Renee Marren ‐McDonnell (087 ‐7427761) & Tony Peyton (087 ‐9104200). Tickets are €25 each. rd th Tickets will be on sale after masses on the 3 and 4 May

KILLASSER KNOCKS NS CENTENARY REUNION- FAMILY FUN DAY The Killasser Knocks Centenary Committee are holding a Family Fun Day in Killasser Community Centre & Grounds on Sunday 1 st June 2014. The event will start at 2pm and finish at 6pm. Events include Cow Pie Lotto, Tractor Run, a variety of children’s and adult challenges, farming memorabilia, children’s disco (commencing at 7pm). Refreshments served during event and a barbeque will be held in Franks Place from 7pm onwards. Gate charge €5 per adult, €2 euro per child with a maximum charge of €10 per family. Parking available. All welcome.

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION IN KILLASSER This year we will be having a Eucharistic procession after 11.30am mass on Corpus Christi. That will be June 22 nd . All those who have made their First Holy Communion are invited to take part in this procession. It will leave the church and process on the road for a certain distance before returning to the church again.

CLUSTER NEWS Any items for this years cluster newsletter should be sent to Maureen Murphy before Sunday 8 th June. Email [email protected]

SWINFORD AGRICULTURAL SHOW will take place on Saturday August 16 th .

SCHOOL ENROLMENT Enrolment is now being taken for Killasser and Carramore schools. For more details contact your school.

KILLALA-ACHONRY LOURDES PILGRIMAGE Killala- Achonry Diocesan 40 th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop , Bishop of Killala and Bishop Brendan Kelly, . Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran Holmes, Killala Diocese and Fr. John Maloney Achonry Diocese. From the 23 rd - 28 th August 2014, departs from West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €699- (single rooms available, supplement applies). To book a place on this pilgrimage, please contact the following: Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative on 086- 6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Mary Loftus on 096-31462.

DAY OF PRAYER There will be a day of prayer in Knock Shrine on Sat 31 st May the feast of the Visitation lead by Fr Kilian Byrne from the Foyers of Charity starting at 10am. For more information contact Helen at 0861678027, Jimmy at 1198594 or visit www.foyerofcharity.ie

BOHOLA CHURCH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS Bohola church is celebrating its 150th Anniversary on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Friday 30th May: concert with James Kilbane, Tickets available from 0861718920. Saturday 31st May: Tree Planting Ceremony at 7.45pm followed by concelebrated Mass in the church at 8pm. Main celebrant Bishop Brendan Kelly. Sunday 1st June: Mass in the Graveyard at 11.30am followed by the Launch of the Book on the History of Bohola Church in the Sheridan Centre where refreshments will be served. The Bohola Church Book retails at a special price of €10 for the holiday weekend only. You are all very welcome to come along and join in the celebrations over the weekend.

SWINFORD PEDDLERS Sponsored cycle for the Lourdes Fund, takes place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2014. For further details and booking please contact Danny on 087-7421975 or Pat on 087-1330515. Find Swinford Peddlers facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/swinford.peddlers or

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FEILE NA TUAITHE The popular free family festival returns to the grounds of the Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park on Saturday 24 th & Sunday 25 th May (12-5pm daily). Admission is free. The programme of events is full of activities for all the family to enjoy. www.museum.ie

FREE PRESCHOOL YEAR AND CRECHE ENROLMENT SEPTEMBER 2014 Taking place in MAGIC MOMENTS preschool, Aclare on: Mon 26 th and Tues 27 th May from 1pm -2.15pm each afternoon or for an enrolment pack please contact Carol on 0719181822 or 0879049710

DANCING WEST SUPPORTING WESTERN ALZHEIMERS Present “Baby Ballroom” in Park Hotel, Kiltimagh on Saturday 31 st May. A troup of 4 to 12 year olds from Limerick give a display of seanos, ballroom and Irish dance from 9pm for one hour followed by a social dance from 10pm. Music by Brian McDermott. This is a night filled with a difference. Admission €10. Enquiries 0872832370

LOUGH DERG Come - be a pilgrim - for a day on a One Day Retreat or Quiet Day or for three days on the Three Day Pilgrimage. One Day Retreats begin on 3 rd May. Quiet Day 14 th May, Living With Cancer 22 nd May, 30 th May Three Day Pilgrimage Season begins. To find out more visit our website or Maureen & Sharon can also help you tel: 071 9861518 (from NI 028 686 32391) email: mailto:[email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Mayo Roscommon Hospice is looking for volunteers in all areas to help with National Sunflower Days for Hospice 6th & 7th June. Please contact 0949388666. Your kind support would be greatly appreciated.

COLAISTE DHEIRBHLE Calling all Leaving Cert students 2015. One week preparatory course for Leaving Cert Irish. 7 th – 11 th July (9.30am-2.30pm) Covering all aspects of the course with emphasis on the oral, now worth 40%. CD and booklet included, excellent notes, excellent teachers, excellent results!! Places limited, call Deirbhle on 086-8414499

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED IN AREAS OF CO. MAYO FOR ENABLE IRELAND Enable Ireland Mayo Services urgently require volunteers to work with Children with Disabilities in a variety of settings e.g. social outings, buddy system, PA/In-Home and centre based support. Garda vetting applies. No previous experience required and full training provided.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A SPANISH STUDENT Host families required for Spanish Students for the month of July. Students range in ages from 11-16 years and host family should have children in same age bracket. This can be a rewarding experience. Please contact Geraldine: 086-8105964

DIOCESAN PRAYER Father, you walk always with your people. In Jesus Christ, you call us to a living relationship with you through the Holy Spirit given to us in Baptism and Confirmation. I ask you to send your Spirit afresh on me and on each member of the Church in our diocese of Achonry. Draw me into a deeper relationship with you so that I may have a sure sense of your love for me and all the wonderful ways you work in my life. Make me more aware of my vocation to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, dedicated to his mission of making you known among those with whom I live and work. As disciples of Jesus, we ask you, Father, to help us renew our parishes so that all will experience the joy of belonging to your family of faith, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Nathy – Pray for us St. Attracta – Pray for us