KILLASSER/CALLOW PARISH NEWSLETTER PARISH WEBSITE - www.killasserparish.wordpress.com FR. JOHN DURKAN (094) 92 51431 087 9548532 E-mail: [email protected] 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th July 2013 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’ St John’s Primary School, Carramore, Killasser, Centenary 1913-2013 Centenary Weekend Programme Saturday August 10, 2013 2pm: • Meet at the school, Roll books and other memorabilia on display • Children's Entertainment • Photographic Exhibition • Unveiling of commemorative plaque 4pm: Concelebrated Mass for past and present pupils, parents, staff and management with Bishop Éamon Martin, Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh, Bishop Brendan Kelly, Fr. John Durkan, P.P. and others. 5pm: Official Launch of book entitled St. John’s School, Carramore, Killasser, 1913 2013 , edited by Bernie O’Hara. The book will be launched by Most Reverend Brendan Kelly. 8pm: School Reunion/Centenary Celebration in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford. Buffet Dinner Dance; Music by Mick Mulhern & Friends; Tickets €20 now on sale; Raffle on night. Sunday August 11, 2013 1.30pm: Archaeological and historical tour around the Carramore School area led by Tom Hennigan, Micheál Murphy and Bernie O’Hara, starting in Reilig Lasrach Naofa (Killasser cemetery). 4pm: Willie O’Neill Commemorative GAA Competition in Killasser Football Pitch. Post match function in Frank’s Place, Killasser. More Information and tickets for the dinner dance are available from: Gerry Cronolly 086 2546579; Assumpta Loftus 087 6682028; Siobhán Ward 087 9193371 ; Marie Fallon 071 9181435; Paul Hyland 087 6109192, or any other committee member. TICKETS ARE LIMITED For more information visit: • www.carramorens.com • www.thegatheringireland.com • Facebook stjohns.carramore • Email: [email protected] 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 094- 9254508 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sat 6 th July 8pm Killasser People of the Parish. Sun 7 th July 10am Callow Private Intentions. Sun 7 th July 11.30am Killasser Martin Shovlin, Dromada-Duke, 2 nd anniversary and deceased family members of the Shovlin and Peyton families. Sat 13th July 8pm Killasser John & Bridie Howley, Dunmaynor. Sun 14th July 10am Callow People of the Parish Sun 14th July 11.30am Killasser Edward & Ellen Thompson and deceased family members. OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR THIS WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m The Cronolly Family (Doontas) Sun 10.00a.m. The Fox Family (Lismorane) Sun 11.30 a.m. The Shovlin Family (Dromada-Duke) OFFERTORY PROCESSION FOR NEXT WEEK: Sat 8.00 p.m The Howley Family (Dunmaynor) Sun 10.00a.m. The Hughes Family (Coolegrane) Sun 11.30 a.m. The Warde Family (Doontas) OFFERTORY COLLECTION The offertory collection for 29 th /30 th June amounted to €1,066. Thanks to all those who contributed to this collection. HOLY HOUR There will be a Prayer Vigil for Life on Sunday 14th July from 6-7pm in Killasser Church 25 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Pasrish Council are pleased to announce a celebration for Fr John Durkan to mark the 25 th Anniversary of his priesthood. Mass will be celebrated in Killasser Church on Friday 19 th July at 8pm with refreshments afterwards in the community Centre. All are welcome. TEAMPALL MAOL MASS The Annual Mass will be celebrated in Teampall Maol Cemetery on Friday evening July 12 th at 7pm. The statue of St.Anne which was erected recently will be blessed on the evening. Tea and refreshments served after. Everybody welcome. NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES It is that time of year again to distribute Offertory envelops starting on Sunday 7 th July. This year the statement of how your money is spent is included with delivery. Also I included a letter and your Revenue form, if you are a PAYE worker and the form is appropriate for you please sign it and return to me or any member of the Finance committee as soon as possible otherwise please ignore it. If you receive envelopes and feel you should not please return them or if you need a box please let me know. FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH FACEBOOK PAGE The first year anniversary of 'All Saints Church Killasser' Facebook will fall on 8th July, feast day of St. Priscilla, Patron of the Page. The Facebook page like the work of St. Priscilla, follows the message of our Parish. It reflects and complements God's work done by our Church in cyberspace, without detraction or vain glory. Growing at a natural pace, guided by prayer & not advertisement we are at 94 'likes'. Many of our posts are regularly read by hundreds of people at home and abroad ,which sometimes surprises me. For such a small Parish we can discreetly reach so many! It is great to see others contribute to the page as it is for us all, ultimately owned by no one, except the Holy Spirit. So, I'd like to say 'Happy 1st Anniversary' to our Facebook page & through the intercession of Ss. Priscilla, Aquila & Paul may we continue to reflect & quietly reach many more souls in the time to come ! CSKA KILLASSER SPORTS CAMP CSKA Killasser Community Sports Club are hosting a Multi - Sport Sport's Camp at Killasser Community Centre and Sportsfield. The camp is for children aged 6 to 16 and will run from July 8 th - July 12 th . 10 am - 2-30 pm daily. The fee is €40 for the first child, €75 for two children, and €95 for three or more children from the same family. Children will have the opportunity to play and learn the rules, laws, and skills of a wide range of major sports. There will also be lots of fun games. Each child will receive a "goodie bag" and certificate. Registration is available on the day. Children are advised to wear suitable clothing and have a packed lunch. The Head Coach is former Mayo, Sligo Rovers and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Emmet Peyton. Contact Martin Peyton on 087 9377644 or Michael Howley on 087 9144910. CHILD SAFEGUARDING At a recent meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council it was agreed that all the members of the Parish Council would be vetted for Child Safeguarding purposes. It was also agreed that those involved in the different ministries in the Church be vetted as well as those who usher people to their seats at a funeral or an occasion where there are a lot of people. More details later. DEFIB LIST Please take note of the following telephone numbers of those who have been trained to use the defib: Sean Tuffy: 087 6686738; Teresa Rowley: 087 2373836; Claire Gallagher 094 9251489; Tommy Groarke: 087 9760067; Sarah Jane McNulty: 087 7428452; Kara McNulty: 087 2961756. DEFIB IN CALLOW The new defibrillator has been installed in Callow and the following have been trained to use it should an emergency occur nearby: Mary Mulligan 087 7925395; Jacinta Gallagher 087 6722053; Sean Thompson 087 7835159; Joe McNulty 087 2451028; Tom Deacy 0872316752; Pat Gallagher 0872590109. Please take a note of these numbers or put them in your phone. SWINFORD SWIMMING CLUB – SUMMER CAMP Swinford Swimming Club will hold a Summer Camp at the pool in Aras Attracta, Park Rd, Swinford during the month of August as follows: Week 1 commencing 6 th August; Week 2 commencing 12 th August. The cost per child for the week: • €25 for Beginners 1 & 2 • €30 for Improvers 1 & 2 • €30 for Lengths. Further details can be obtained by contacting 087 3302206. SWINFORD VARIETY GROUP If you are aged between 13 and 19 and interested in taking part in a sketch to be performed on Aug. 7 th /8 th on the street in Swinford during Siamsa please contact Pauline at 0878061219 or Pat at 0871330515. Members of Swinford Variety Group are organizing their annual Family Cycle Day on Aug 10 th this year. All support appreciated. Contact Pat at 0871330515. The members of Swinford Variety Group regret that they are unable to host their annual "Swinford's Got Talent" on the usual dates this summer but be assured it will be back on track at a later date. DRAMA MEETING Anyone between 13 and 19 years old who is interested in taking a part in a sketch to be performed during Siamsa is invited to come to a meeting in O'Connor's Main St Swinford on Monday night 8th July at 9pm. RESULTS OF SWINFORD GOLF/SOCCER DRAW Draw no.23 of the Swinford Golf./ Soccer Draw took place in the Sheepwalk Bar on Sat. 29 th June 2013. These are the Winners; €1000 Martin & Mairin Noone Culduff Callow Foxford Co.Mayo; €300 Douglas Kelly Kilkelly Rd. Swinford Co.Mayo; €200 Bob Elders Killester Dublin 5. Thanks for supporting our draw. There are 2 draws every month for 1 year. HUMBERT TRIATHLON CHALLENGES Saturday July 13 th This event consists of a swim, cycle and run. It will take place between 11am and 1pm. The cycle travels through Callow/Foxford, Ballylahan/Toomore and the run through Cullinaughton areas. Traffic lights and warning signs will be in place and the organisers would appeal to drivers to be patient and exert care whilst travelling on these routes. Sunday July 14 th A large number of competitors are expected to compete in this event which has been sanctioned as a European qualifiers race. The race commences at 9am with a 1900 metre swim of Callow lake. This is followed by a 90k cycle through Foxford/Poontoon/Massbrook/Boefeenaun/WindyGap/Castlebar/Park/ Turlough/Ballyvary/Bohola/Swinford and back to Callow.