MARIAN PILGRIMAGES: 30th Anniversary of Medjugorje. Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal or telephone 071 9861518. Gift MULLAGH - QUILTY - PARISH NEWSLETTER Departing from Shannon on 10 September 2011 €639 full vouchers available. inclusive. €50 deposit secures €639, after 30 April price of €669 DRAMA GROUP: Will present "Say Cheese" on Parish Office – 065 7087161 - E-mail: [email protected] applies. Please contact Frances Sexton 065 7084075 for more Sunday 27 March in Doonbeg Hall. Doors open at Fr Pat Larkin 065 7087012 / 087 2300627 Fr Tim Tuohy 065 7087014 information. 7:30pm. Curtain at 8:30pm. Admission - Adults €10, Children THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT “A” 27/03/’11 TROCAIRE: On this third Sunday in Lent we stand in solidarity €5. Please support. with the people Trocaire works with in the poor communities of RAIDIÓ CORCA BAISCINN: South West Clare’s MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK Honduras. They are doing all in their power, sometimes at great Community Radio Station, will commence broadcasting a new Anyone who drinks the water that I give will never be personal risk, to improve the conditions and futures of their series of programmes “Community Corner” from next MULLAGH th thirsty again. people. Please help Trocaire to help them this Lent. For more Wednesday, March 30. The weekly outside broadcasts at 6pm Sun.27 @11am. Johnny & Bridie Murray Margaret Morrissey, Ballymakea So much in life we want, desire, need: food and drink, friendship information on the Lenten campaign visit www.trocaire.org/lent or on 92.5 and 94.8fm will look at the history of the various call 1850 408 408. Last year our Parish contributed €5259 to community groups, their current activities and projects, Ollie Conway and love, sex and acceptance; Jesus, what have you to offer? What Trocaire, we ask that you continue to contribute to this worthy achievements over the years, and future plans. A big emphasis Christy Scales does it mean that Anyone who drinks the water that I give will P.J. Brew cause. will also be placed on the role of volunteerism in the community. never be thirsty again? The series kicks off at the Lighthouse Inn, , next Danny Sexton, Ballymakea Beg K.I.B. LOTTO / WWW.LOCALLOTTO.IE: Lucky numbers Martin & Bridget Donnellan & Family Members, Carhunagry Human wants and desires are confused; we want happiness and for last week were 05, 15, 16, 24. NO JACKPOT WINNER. €100 Wednesday where the station will be focussing in on the work look in the wrong places; we’re like the woman at the well, look- winner: Michael Egan, Clonadrum. €20 winners - Micheal Daly, done by Development in the Parish. Following Thur.31st@10am. Pakie Murrihy, Mountscott ing for happiness in a place we can’t find it, and open to the love Kilclohaun. Brid O’Kelly, Mullagh. Antoinette Pender, Quilty. Mary programmes will include the Seol Sionna project, & Jesus offers; Anyone who drinks the water that I will give will Morrissey, Clonadrum. Caroline Mitchell, Doonogan. NEXT WEEK’S District Tidy Towns, Development Association, QUILTY JACKPOT €3,800. Next draw will take place on Monday Development Association, West Clare Women’s th never be thirsty again. Sat.26 @7pm. John, Marian & Christine McCarthy, Clohaninchy 28/03/’11. Venue: “McCarthy’s”. Support KIB Sports Lotto on Forum, Civic Trust, Doonbeg Development, and the West I thank you Lord, for faith, for the roots of my life which nobody www.locallotto.ie Clare Family Resource Centre. [email protected] Ryan,formerly Tromara who died in England else can give; I thank you for a meaning in life which makes me ANNAGH N.S.: Enrolment forms for Annagh N.S. are available at A & N BOUNCY CASTLES: Castles, Combis, Slides & strong from birth to death; I thank you for the Eucharist which the school. Please ring 065 7084850 for further information. Obstacle Courses available. Ideal for First Holy Communion, COORE nourishes all life’s moments; I thank you for forgiveness, which ALL-IRELAND SUCCESS: The National Juvenile Indoor Confirmation, Birthdays and special occasions. Contact [email protected]. Carmel O’Looney means I need never stay stuck in faults. Championships Finals in Magherafelt, Co. Derry Eoin Looney Margaret on 087 9698313. Patrick, Ellen & James Sexton : Organized by The Thank you for this living water: Anyone who drinks the water Kilmurry /North Clare won a Silver Medal in the Boys SPANISH POINT BEACH CLEAN UP U/13's 600metres and Elaine Shannon finished 8th in the girls Bellbridge House Hotel & in association with St. Josephs that I will give will never be thirsty again. U/13's 600metres. Secondary School on Tuesday March 29 2011 from 9am to THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE, KILRUSH: Offer a 11am. Refreshments served afterwards at The Bellbridge House MASS TIMES: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 02/04/’11 confidential counselling service for family members, men women Hotel for all volunteers. and youth experiencing difficulty in their lives. Don't be alone talk GROUP WALK: The time of this walk has now been changed READERS Saturday Vigil - Quilty 7pm to someone. To make an appointment 065-9052173 or 086- to 7pm as people are finding it hard to make the 6:30 time MULLAGH 8600096. frame. It is 7pm from next Wed 31 March. Going from Flag Road Sun. 02nd@11am. Mary Kate Clancy Sunday - Coore 9.30am & Mullagh 11am LIVING WITH LOSS: One day workshop in , Saturday 9th Miltown to Spanish Point and back again. Meeting at 6.55 at QUILTY Monday to Saturday - Mullagh 10am April, from 10am – 3.30 pm. To explore stages of grieving, coping Burkes in the square Miltown. If interested please phone Colette Sat. 01st@7pm. Martin Shanahan skills as well offering support through participation. Fee: €25 to on 086 3771376. COORE Anniversary Masses include lunch and refreshments. Private and Confidential. Places FREE KITTEN: Are you looking for a kitten! If so there is a Sun. [email protected]. Grace McMahon All announced Anniversary Masses, with the exception of Months Mind limited, please contact Pauline Bradley (Stem Support Services) on cute black/white kitten available to a good home. If interested

and First Anniversary Masses will be celebrated at two Sunday Masses 087 6383988. We also offer an individual counselling service please contact Colette on 086 3771376.

each month in Mullagh Church, two Sunday Masses each month in Co- should any of your parishioners prefer one to one. This service is BADMINTON: There is no badminton next Wednesday 30 ore Church and two Saturday evening Masses each month in Quilty EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS free and confidential although clients are asked to make a small April. Resumes on Wednesday 6 April at usual session times. Church. The dates for April are Sunday 10th & Sunday 17th in Mullagh contribution if they are able, towards this. TRIBUTE TO J.P. DOWNES: A Tribute to J.P. Downes will MULLAGH & Coore Church and Saturday 9th & Saturday 16th in Quilty Church. We NATIONAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMME: Public meeting for be held at Moroney’s Bar, Mullagh on Saturday 2 April at Sun.02nd@11am. Mary T Lynch & Mary Donnellan ask that all Masses are booked through the Parish Office on 065 7087161 people who are interested in participating in the National Advocacy 9.30pm with a host of local & visiting musicians & singers. QUILTY open from 9.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Programme is to take place on Monday the 28 of March 2011 in KICK START YOUR DAY: Early Morning Bootcamp - Sat.01st@7pm. Dr. Michael O’Connor & Rena O’Flaherty BAPTISM: We welcome into God’s Family and the Christian the Clare Care Centre, Harmony Row, Ennis. improve your cardio fitness; strenghten your core COORE Community Evan Declan Aaron Donnellan who was baptised on FAS COURSE: Starting with Computers is a FAS run course due Community Cente, Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:30am [email protected]. Catherine Sexton & Mary Nugent Mullagh last weekend. to take place in Miltown Malbay on 16 May. It is a 12 week course Pay as you go, bring a friend for half price.

SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathy, support and prayers to the with FETAC major award level 3 Certificate in Information

family, friends and relatives of John Henchy, Miltown Malbay, Technology. For further information or referral for same please nephew of John Joe Hassett Mullagh : P.J. McManus, Clerical contact FAS Shannon on 061 706100. “Those who drink of the water that I ALTAR SERVERS Student for the Diocese of Killaloe in Beda College, Rome and a REVISION COURSE: Revision course 3 hours intensive in MULLAGH native of , who were buried during the week. Kildangan Tutorial, Kilmihil. Maths Leaving Cert Pass Paper 1 on will give them will never be thirsty. nd Sun. 02 @ 11am. Group C CONFIRMATION PARENTS CORE GROUP: A meeting of Saturday 2 April from 9am—12noon. Maths Junior Cert Honours QUILTY the Parents Core Group for Confirmation will take place on Paper 1 on Sunday 3 April from 9am—12noon. Bookings for The water that I will give will Sat. 01st@7pm. Group A Wednesday 30 March at 9pm in Fr. Pat’s House. This is to plan for Private Tuition for Oral Irish and Junior Cert Irish available. Contact become in them a water gushing up COORE the next ritual which will take place in Quilty Church on Saturday 9 Teresa on 065 9050200. Sun. [email protected]. Group B April during 7pm Mass. LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE GIFT FOR to eternal life”

FIRST FRIDAY: Friday next is the First Friday in April. Mass MOTHER’S DAY: New for 2011 Lough Derg Mother & Daughter John 4:14 times on Friday are as follows – Mullagh 12noon. Quilty 7pm. Retreat on Friday 20 May. The day will offer an opportunity for Coore 8pm. An opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is mothers and daughters to get to know one another better, in a available before each Mass. Fr. Pat will visit his calls on Thursday relaxed and fun manner, as well as enjoying the sanctity of the DEFIBRILLATOR PHONE NUMBERS 31 March at usual times. Island’s peace & space. Morning Session: How well do you know QUILTY GRAVEYARD CLEAN UP: In the recent past great your mother/daughter? Communication, Conflict and forgiveness, care and attention has been given to all our graveyards. At present Showing we care. Afternoon Session: Colour Analysis in an informal QUILTY 086 6067010 there is a lot of rubbish being dumped in Quilty Graveyard, old way and linking it with self worth and inner beauty. The type of wreaths, flowerpots. We ask that all these be taken away, so that things we need to be reminded of! Cost: €35 per person which MULLAGH 086 6067020 we can continue to provide a tidy, clean, presentable sacred place includes boat fare, tea / coffee & scones on arrival and light lunch. COORE 086 6067030 for all our loved ones. Book now to avoid disappointment at www.loughderg.org or Lough