Parish of Kilmovee Church of the St. Celsus’ Church, Immaculate Kilkelly “A family of families” Conception, Kilmovee St. Patrick’s Church, St. Joseph’s Church Glann Urlaur MISSION STATEMENT he Parish of Kilmovee is a Christian Community, committed to making everyone welcome through meeting in liturgy, prayer and friendship as we bear witness to the love and Tcompassion of Jesus Christ. Fáilte roimh gach éinne. 18th August 2019 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LOST AND FOUND he gospel at Mass on Tuesday last was about the shepherd with one hundred sheep, losing one and searching for it until he found it. The image presented was of a man, happy with the find and T pleased to restore the sheep to the flock. It is said that the shepherd can identify each sheep - the Lord would say, by name and Pope Francis often reminds bishops and priests that they should know “the smell of the sheep” - in other words, know their people. There is something important being said in that; something about knowing the lives of the people among whom we live. In thinking about that gospel I had an image of a field filled with things and people that are important to us. Maybe family, health, friendship, love, faith, peace, joy, strength and so much more. Imagine something going missing from that field. For example friendship with someone. The shepherd in all of us is asked to leave the field and search for what is missing. This may well mean leaving the other gifts behind in the field so that the searching may be done. It is a necessary search and one that we must be willing to spend time at. When the finding takes place - we can return to the field, in the sure knowledge that the flock is once again complete. We will have every reason to rejoice and be grateful. kilmoveeparish.org @kilmoveeparish KILMOVEE CLASSES Kylemore Abbey on: 095 52011, We are currently taking bookings for Email: [email protected] people who are interested in two Adult Educational classes starting CATHOLIC CONFERENCE in September. Please call the Young Adult Catholic Conference Community Centre on 094 9649484 will take place in All Hallows to reserve your place. Sean Nos College, Dublin on August 31st and Dancing - Learn this traditional September 1st. For further details dance with All Ireland Winning contact Lucy 087 9959803 or teacher Grainne Kelly. Eight weeks legionofmary-deusetpatria.com starting on Monday September 9th PLEASE PRAY FOR from 8-9.30pm €5 per class. Adult LOUGH DERG We remember in prayers: Maryanne Conversational Irish Classes starting One Day Retreats resume on Forkin, Aughadeffin (Anniversary) in September for six weeks. This will Saturday 17th August and continue and all those whose anniversaries be six weeks of informal learning on specific days until Sunday 29th occur around this time. May they rest through Irish Conversation. All September. Telephone Maureen or in peace. levels of ability will be catered for. Lorraine on 071 9851518 or Email: Classes will be facilitated by Irish [email protected] URGENT CALLS language teacher, Mary Carr. The In the event of a priest being needed classes are ideal for anyone who FATIMA PILGRIMAGE in my absence for urgent calls or wants to improve their Irish language A “Mayo-Roscommon” group will funerals, the contact details of nearby or for parents/grandparents or others go on pilgrimage from 10th October parishes are: who want to help children with their 2019 ex Dublin 7 nights for Feast of • Ballaghaderreen 086-085 8889 Irish homework. Time and date of the Miracle of the Sun. Also two • Carracastle: 087-275 4185 the class will be announced nearer trips to the seaside and Tour of • Swinford: 087-133 8200 the start of the course. Classes will Lisbon. Contact James Treacy for • Charlestown: 085-778 9936 be 1 1/2 hours per week. Cost €30. details on 086-0572216 • Kiltimagh: 094-938 1198 CENTERING PRAYER THANK YOU Thanks to Frs Tom Mulligan and LITURGY ROTAS Dominic Towey who will celebrate Liturgy Rotas for Kilmovee are now Masses in the parish this weekend. available for collection in the sacristy and on our parish website MEDJUGORJE (under “Church Areas”) This rota is CONFERENCE 2019 a joint rota with dates for Ministers Medjugorje Conference and Day of of The Word and Holy Communion Prayer will take place on August 31st on the same sheet. It runs until in the Neptune Stadium, Cork. December and, at that time, we Special Guest Speaker will be might look towards including some Sr. Briege McKenna. Tickets €20.00 additional members for both available from Veritas and online at ministries. Thank you. Eventbrite.ie. For details contact Seán O’Shaughnessy 086-2959380 DANCING SHOES The Duets play Live in Carracastle KNOCK NOVENA Community Centre on Friday Night A Cantering Prayer retreat, entitled The Novena begins in Knock on August 23rd. Band on stage at HEARTFULNESS will take place August 14th. Masses each day at 10pm. Complimentary refreshments at Kylemore Abbey from August 3pm and 8pm as well as workshops. served. ALL WELCOME 25th-28th. Contact Mary Carroll, See knockshrine.ie for details. PARISH CHOIRS hanks to all who are members of choirs in our parish. The difference you make means so much to us all. Perhaps there are others out there who T might have an interest in being involved as well. All musicians and singers welcome. “To sing”, they say “is to pray twice.” As well as having choirs in each of our four churches, it would be great, on occasions, to have a combined choir from the parish. We have had some experience of this in the past and it is always welcome. There is such an abundance of musical ability and talent in the parish that it would be a shame not to tap into it and produce music and song, fitting for worship and praise. If you have ever thought about being involved, now is the time!! rehabilitation for Laura’s recovery. Coyne branch of Comhaltas. Chloe PARISH MINISTRIES All support appreciated. has won over ten All-Ireland medals GLANN Saturday 6.30pm and she teaches a number of students PLAY TIME both music and dancing in Ballinrobe SS Reader: Sheila Harrington Learn how to play traditional games and the surrounding areas. She has E. Minister: Sadie Dunleavy such as hopscotch, horseshoes and recently launched a CD called ‘Blossom’ which consists of 11 tracks Offertory: Forry Family Jack Stones for Heritage Week at the National Museum of Ireland – with music and song. Chloe is Servers: Team 2 Country Life, Turlough Park, currently studying in the Irish World KILMOVE Sunday 10.00am Castlebar. This free, family activity Academy of music and dance in the takes place on Tuesday, August 20th, University of Limerick where she SS Reader Suzanne Duffy from 2pm to 4pm. No booking hopes to develop her music, song and E Minister Mary Gallagher required. dance further. Refreshments served during the break. Raffle on the night. Offertory Rushe Family Free Admission. All are welcome Servers Team 4 ANGER MANAGEMENT KILKELLY Sunday 11.30am Knock Counselling Service is running a 4-evening Anger Management SS Reader Mary Kelly BALLYHAUNIS CS Programme, starting on Thursday 3rd E Minister T Coakley/E Tigue The following dates are set for October from 6.30pm. To register, re-opening of Ballyhaunis CS for contact Peter Devers, 09493 75032 Offertory Henry Family School Year 2019-20: Servers Team 1 1st years: Friday, August 23rd LEAVING CERT RESULTS 6th years: Monday, August 26th We wish every blessing to all from 3rd years: Tuesday, August 27th the parish who received Leaving Cert PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK 5th years: Wednesday August 28th results during the week. May the Palliative care focuses on helping a LCA1: Thursday, August 29th road ahead be a fulfilling one for you person, of any age, with a 2nd years: Friday, August 30th all and know always that you are life-limiting illness to live well; TYear: Monday, September 2nd remembered and prayed for. You seeking to help them achieve the best Repeat: Monday, September 9th have what it takes to achieve any goal quality of life as their illness PLC: Monday, September 9th you set yourself and always, there is a progresses. In 2019 Palliative Care Best wishes to all teachers and place and welcome for you in your Week will focus on how people with pupils as they prepare to return to home parish. palliative care needs are being school after the summer holidays. supported in the community. This May the coming school year be BEST WISHES SARAH could involve support from primary blessed, peaceful and good for you In September, local actor, Sarah care (such as GPs, Public Health all. Lafferty, will perform on two stages Nurses, District Nurses), from - one in Castlebar and the other on hospice, hospital, nursing home, and KILKELLY FESTIVAL Broadway, New York. She will wider community support beyond Following the events held over narrate a music and dance production formal health and social care services. August Bank Holiday weekend, a called “Fáinne Óir” written by Kathy A week highlighting this wonderful donation of €515.62 was forwarded to Fahey, the director of Mayo Concert work takes place next month from Motor Neuron Ireland. Also a Orchestra. The orchestra will also September 8th-14th. Further details substantial donation was made to perform along with voiceovers by later. local man, Martin Gallagher, the Seán Keane, backdrops by an Achill proceeds from Truck/Tractor Drive, based photographer, singers and PARISH MAGAZINE 5k walk and barbecue. Thanks to all dancers. This production is a Work is well underway on 13th who supported.