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Parish Bulletin - Sunday 4th July 2010
4 July 2010
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Parish Bulletin
14TH Sunday of the Year
He gave his life for us
Jesus said to his disciples: "If you lose your life for my sake you will gain it". The world in which we live tells us that the most important thing is to look after ourselves. And there is some wisdom in this. Jesus tells us to look after one another and then everyone will be o.k. There is even more wisdom in this. It is only when we get caught up with ourselves that we become unhappy. When we are focused on the well-being of others we can achieve great happiness. That is the way of Jesus. We live out this way of love and self-emptying first of all in the intimate relationships of marriage and family life. Our homes should be places of mutual support and encouragement, places where each person can truly be at home. The only way this can happen is when we make it happen. The same is true of our faith community.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Masses during the Week
Monday: 7.30pm; Tuesday & Wednesday: 9.00am; Thursday: No Morning Mass; Friday: 7.30pm; Saturday: No morning Mass.
Anniversary Masses During the Week
Tuesday 6th July: 9.00am - Nellie McDonnell, RIP.
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:
Fr. Patrick Grant, Deceased, 4th July
Fr. Karl Haan, 5th July
Fr. Eugene Hasson, 6th July
Most Rev. Seamus Hegarty, 7th July
Fr. John Irwin, 8th July
Fr. Charles Keaney, 9th July
Fr. Stephen Kearney, 10th July
Bethany Bereavement Support is a parish based group ministry,
which aims to help those bereaved and grieving.
Members of the support group offer support - not counselling to the bereaved; are available to those who have been bereaved; accept those who are bereaved as they are; provide the bereaved the opportunity to talk in confidence with a trained listener; help the bereaved to come to terms with death; help the bereaved to learn to live without the deceased; help the bereaved to move on with their lives; offer help with the Liturgy at the time of death.
Our parish is setting up a team - There are still 3/4 places to be filled. If you are interested you must be able to attend both the following training weekends in Esker Retreat House, Athenry Galway from 24th - 26th September & 12th - 14th November. Please contact Fr. Crilly as soon as possible so we can confirm our places on the course. Transport will be provided.
Weekly Collections: 20/6: £1017.38; 27/6: £930.88; Building Fund: 13/6 £781.56; 27/6: £578.63
Pope's Collection: £675.48; Bishop’s Fund: £680.30; Eucharistic Congress: £500. Thanks for your generosity.
Féile Charn Tóchair - community festival in the Maghera / Carntogher area. The festival is running from 5th -18th July. For more information go to www.ancarn.org Féile Charn Tóchair 2010: Events running this week Monday 5th - Friday 9th: Coláiste Charn Tóchair (Irish) 10am-2pm @ An Carn For 5-12 year olds. Thurs 8th: Treasure Hunt 7pm-9pm Assemble @ An Carn £10 per car. Refreshments available on return. Fri 9th: Traditional music concert: Music by Traddah - 9.30pm @ The Oak Leaf Restaurant £7 Sat 10th: Family Cycle in conjunction with Carn Wheelers 10am meet @ Drumnaph Wood.
Warm Homes Scheme
The Warm Homes Scheme provides free insulation and heating measures to householders on certain benefits. To find out if you qualify, or to apply to the Scheme, telephone: 0800 988 0559 or visit the website www.warm-homes.com
Summer Scheme - Oliver Plunkett Hall
A summer scheme will be held for approx 6 weeks, starting on Tuesday 13th July.
There will be 2 sessions each Tuesday:
Session 1: 5.00 - 7.00pm for 8 - 12 year olds; Session 2: 7.00 - 9.00pm for 13 - 17 year olds
As there is a limited number of places please contact: Joe Clarke as soon as possible on 2582 2176. Volunteers are also needed to assist Scheme leaders each day.
Parish Newsletter - will not be printed during the months of July & August. Please leave notices in the Sacristy by Saturday evening each week. Thank you.
Living the Sunday Liturgy
PRAYER FOCUS
Free us from sin and bring us to the joy that lasts forever.
How does sin destroy joy & peace?
What can you do this week to promote peace at family and community level?
St Oliver Plunkett’s GAC Greenlough - www.greenloughgac.com
Cumann Peile N Oilibheir Pluinceid, Grianlocha
Fograi
Coaching Camps this week: for boys and girls from P1 to 13 year olds, coaching football, hurling and camogie.
Nursery Camp (P1 & P2 children)
Monday 5th July - 10am to 1pm: for all P1 & P2 children, free of charge (only 1 day, does not include free Cul Camp kit).
VHI Cul Camp (7 to 13 year olds)
Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th July – begins 10am and finishes at approx 2.30pm each day (ask for confirmation on first day) - application forms and fees must have been completed for each child before deadline; children are asked to bring Packed lunch and drink, Hurley and helmet for hurling and camogie if you have one, Suitable playing gear, tracksuit, shorts, runners, boots; Rain jacket and changes of gear on wet days; Sun cream/baseball hat; Towel; Water. Check the club website for full details or contact camp co-ordinator Sarah Louise Henry – 07821943702.
Comedy Hypnotist: on Sunday 11th July 2010, Greenlough GAC Pavilion will be the venue for well known Comedy Hypnotist Richard Morrow. Show starts at 9pm sharp; with DJ music to follow main show; limited number of tickets available. Admission by ticket only; Tickets £10. Get your tickets early from any committee member for this guaranteed enjoyable night to avoid disappointment.
Irish Night – The club will hold an Irish night in the Pavilion on Friday 23rd July with music by Replica. Doors open at 8.30pm. Admission £7. Everyone welcome.
Lotto Results: 28/06/10 - Letters: K Q R T; £25 Winners: Michael Henry, Mayogall Rd & Cormac and Conan McLarnon, c/o Beechland Dr; 05/07/10 Jackpot: £1400
Fixtures: Check the club website www.greenloughgac.com and local papers for latest fixtures as they are subject to change.
