GLENCORRIB & SHRULE PARISH NEWS 27th JANUARY 2019

GLENCORRIB KILROE 40th SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY took place last Sunday 20th January in

the Community Centre. The organising committee wish to thank the following: All our senior citizens who attended and enjoyed the day. All those who helped plan the event and also helped out on the day because without them, there would be no party. All those who gave spot prizes and

donations, those who provided entertainment, the young and not so young. Thank you all.

Photo courtesy of Liam Donoghue Photography

40th GLENCORRIB SENIOR CITIZEN’S PARTY – MAIN COURSE IS SERVED

“Are you ok Gerry?” “I need a few more green serviettes Gerry, thanks”.

Photo courtesy of Liam Donoghue

40th GLENCORRIB SENIOR CITIZEN’S PARTY - END OF EVENING – LAST TO LEAVE

Photo courtesy of Liam Donoghue

40th GLENCORRIB SENIOR CITIZEN’S PARTY – THE MEN BEHIND THE SCENES

Photo courtesy of Liam Donoghue

GLENCORRIB & SHRULE PARISH NEWS 27th JANUARY 2019

Fr. Vivian Loughrey, Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo. H91, V2FK.

Parish Enquiries: 093 31262 or email shruleglencorribparish@gmail.com

Newsletter only 086 3782156 Newsletter email: glencorrib@eircom.net (Vol. 23 – No 26)

Newsletter on Web: www.shruleglencorribparish.ie & www.mayo.ie - Mass on Radio FM101.4

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – Catholic Schools Week begins today MASS DATES, TIMES & INTENTIONS

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, SHRULE - Dedicated 1830

Sat 26th Jan 8.00 pm John Reilly and his parents Jack & Delia Reilly, Carramore, Caherlistrane Pat Conroy & the DM of Conroy family, Kille

11th Anniv & deceased 11th Anniv

Sun 27th Jan 11.00 am Ann Murphy, Mochara Mary Joyce, Brodella

7th Anniv 38th Anniv

Mon 28th Jan 9.30 am Johnny McEvaddy, Brodella RIP 04/12/2018

Tue 29th Jan 9.30 am Mary Commins, Knock RIP

Wed 30th Jan 9.30 am Mass

Thu 31st Jan 9.30 am Richard O’Neill, Dalgan 28th Anniv

Fri 1st Feb 7.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7.55pm

Fri 1st Feb 8.00 pm Mass

Sat 2nd Feb 8.00 pm Mary Burke & Louis Burke, England RIP

Sun 3rd Feb 11.00 am Willie & Susan Kelleghan, Shrule 61st & 26th Anniv

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENCORRIB - Dedicated 1876 Sat 26th Jan 7.00 pm James Feeney, Ballisnahina 34th Anniv

Sun 27th Jan 10.00 am Katie Gannon & John Gannon, Boula and the

deceased members of the Gannon & Walsh families

2nd & 22nd Anniv

& Deceased

Communion Services this week: Monday @ 10am. Tuesday & Thursday @ 9.30am

Wed 30th Jan 10.00 am Deceased members of the Murphy family, Woodpark

Fri 1st Feb 6.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6.55pm

Fri 1st Feb 7.00 pm Mass

Sat 2nd Feb 8.00 pm Teresa, Marie & John Naughton, Rostaff & Rathfarnham, Dublin

8th, 5th & 3rd Anniv

Sun 3rd Feb 10.00 am James & Mai Hyland, Ballisnahina Jimmy & Tommy Philbin, Cornamona

49th & 21st Anniv 3rd Anniv

FEBRUARY 2019 CHURCH MINISTRIES SHRULE GLENCORRIB

EUCHARISTIC Vigil Mary Reilly & Patricia Martyn Francis Cotter

Morning Mary B Keane & John Heneghan Vera Biggins

LAY READERS Vigil Mary Claire Mullin Joan Fitzgerald

Morning Anne O’Brien Finnuala Whelan

ALTAR SOCIETY 28th Jan – 14th Feb: Kay Metadjer & Bridgena Staunton Ballisnahina

FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY CALLS will take place on Thursday 31st January (not Friday 1st

February). Please let those expecting a call know of the change to Thursday 31st January.

SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd FEBRUARY CANDLEMAS (BLESSING OF CANDLES): Please

leave candles in the baskets, with your name on

them to be blessed at weekend Masses Saturday February 2nd & Sunday 3rd February 2019.

ST. BLAISE: The blessing of throats will take place at weekend Masses Saturday 2nd & Sunday

3rd February 2019.

SHRULE/GLENCORRIB COMMUNITY ALERT is holding their AGM on Tuesday next 29th January 2019 at

Shrule Community Centre at 8.30 PM. We thank you for your loyal support in

2018 and look forward to working closely with you again in 2019. All are welcome.

Seamus Lohan Chairman

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THE RECENTLY DECEASED: Mary Maughan, Cahernabruck, Shrule. Funeral Mass for Mary took place at St. Joseph’s Church,

Shrule on Saturday 26th January 2019. RIP. Mary O’Mahony, (née Goggins), Dowagh, Cross. Reposing at her residence on Sunday evening (27th January) at 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to Church of the Sacred Heart, Cross. Requiem

Mass on Monday 28th January at 1pm. RIP

GLENCORRIB / KILROE COMMUNITY SPORTSFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE wish to thank all those who supported their recent Table Quiz in Cradock’s Bar in Shrule earlier in the month. A total of €2,160 profit was made and it’s all down to the fantastic support we got from the

people of Glencorrib, Kilroe, Shrule and elsewhere, the GAA and the younger members from the parish. We wish to thank all those who attended and participated; those who helped organize the

tables, distribute and collect the papers, the markers and adjudicators etc. We wish to thank all those who bought tickets but were unable to attend. Your support was very much appreciated too. We wish to thank all those who gave spot prizes for the quiz and raffle and those who donated

hampers for the event. A special word of appreciation goes to James Lohan who put the quiz questions together and compiled and projected the results on a large screen throughout the

evening. Thanks also to Padraic Mohan who was the MC for the evening and no better man for the job. Thanks Padraic. And thanks also to our sound man George McGhee who did an excellent job. Thanks also to Padraig Cradock and family for hosting the event. For many of us it was our first

Table Quiz and it was a very enjoyable and entertaining evening. At the end of the night, the top three tables were tied at 75 points each and the tie breaker question was “what is the distance in

kilometres from Ballycurrin Castle to Croke Park” The answer is 243 Kms and the team nearest to it were the Quizzly Bears. And now the results: Winning Table: The Quizzly Bears: Ronan Ward, Adrian Moran, Ruth Cawley and Laura Kelly.

Runners Up: The Lodgers: Frances and John Cotter, Marie Byron and Stephanie Hoverty Runners Up: The High Kings: Tommy, Donal and Daniel Carey and John Mullen

Youth Team winners: Saibh Byron and her cousins Keeva, Jack and Paddy Reilly. Best name table winner: “Who cut the trees?” Gary Hennelly, Emma Farr, John Murray and Patrick

Burke.

ST. STEPHEN'S DAY MUMMERS who were raising money for Temple Street Children's Hospital Fund

would like to sincerely thank all those who kindly donated so generously and for their kind hospitality. A total of €613 euro was raised on the day. Thanks again

from the Flynn and O’Connor families.

THANK YOU: Shrule Community Centre Committee wish to thank everyone who

donated at the Shrule church gate collection weekend 12/13th January. A total of €295 was collected. Your

generous support is greatly appreciated.

JUST A THOUGHT: There’s a story about this philosopher who some years ago who had to make a

long train journey of several hundred miles. At the end of the journey the conductor proudly informed him that on this particular trip they had clipped six minutes from the previous journey. The Philosopher then enquired back. “How do you intend to use the six minutes?”

Nowadays we all seem to have got caught up in this passion for doing everything faster that it has ever been done before, but I’m sure if we were to meet the Chinese Philosopher, he would ask us,

too, what we have achieved by it. We find it difficult sometimes to slow down, to get out of the car and maybe walk a bit of the way; one might be amazed at what we might discover. See the beauty of the countryside, the friendliness of the people you’d meet, a hundred and one things that make

life worthwhile. So it’s a good thing to slow down now and again, and see what’s happening in God’s world. Have a Wonder-full week

GLENACTIVE – Cooking with Monica is back on Tuesday 5th February @ 11am in Glencorrib Community Centre. €5 per

person to cover costs. Recipes given out on the day. Always something new, learn new

tips and lots of laughs. All are welcome.

YOGA CLASSES in Shrule Community Centre for ladies starting Tuesdays in February at 7.30pm. This is a beginner’s class suitable for all ages and fitness

levels. To register text your name + KY Shrule to 0894931443. The 4-weeks course cost €40. Please

bring your own mat if you have one. Milo

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Would the volunteers who distribute the boxes of

church envelopes please sign the data protection consent form after Mass.

HOSPITAL VISITS: If anyone who is in hospital would like a visit from Fr. Vivian, please let him know. Due to

data protection regulations, family have to be contacted first.

THE NEW BIODIVERSITY PLAN FOR HEADFORD

2017-2020 will be launched by the Headford Environment Group at 6.30 pm on Friday 1st February in the Anglers

Rest Hotel. This report compiles the views and plans for the future benefit of Headford’s nature and people by local groups in the Headford catchment area. Do come along,

bring your family and learn what is planned!

IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST church

gate collection is being held outside both Shrule & Glencorrib Churches

next weekend Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January 2019. Please support. Thank you.

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM SHRULE PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

Cahill Patrick Cloonbanane 25/01/1977 67 Shrule

Mohan Mrs. A. Brodella 26/01/1944 71 Shrule

Murphy Peter P. Shrule 26/01/1965 87 Shrule

Conroy Pat Kille 26/01/2008 79 Shrule

Joyce Brigid Brodella 27/01/1939 7 Shrule

Madden Johnny Knocknacarra 27/01/2011 42 Shrule

Flatley Michael Shrule 28/01/1917 2 Shrule

Mc Donagh Ann Mary Shrule 28/01/1922 3 Shrule

Donnellan Brian Francis Dalgan Road 28/01/1987 3 Shrule

Conroy Michael Cahernabruck 28/01/1994 71 Shrule

Nolan Margaret Cloonbanane 29/01/1931 26 Shrule

Duddy John Ramolin 29/01/1934 22 Shrule

Sexton Mary J. Shrule 29/01/1951 85 New Quay

Muldoon Della St. Mary's Road 29/01/1993 86 Shrule

Kyne John Carramore 29/01/2000 76 Shrule

Joyce Mary Cahernabruck 30/01/1960 84 Shrule

Dooley Fergus Brodella 30/01/2015 84 Shrule

Keane Andrew Shrule 31/01/1951 75 Shrule

Keady Sara Carheens, Dalgan 31/01/1952 83 Shrule

Madden John Brodella 31/01/1955 78 Shrule

Garvey Julia Shrule 31/01/1963 79 Shrule

O'Neill Richard Dalgan 31/01/1991 78 Shrule

Mulroe John Scardane, Shrule 01/02/1922 49 Shrule

McCarthy Edward Dalgan 01/02/1964 84 Shrule

Petty John Shrule 01/02/1972 70 Ross Errily

Egan James Shrule 01/02/1974 72 Shrule

Sheridan Paddy Dalgan Lawn 01/02/1997 79 Shrule

Duffy Peter Gurteen 01/02/2002 67 Shrule

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM GLENCORRIB PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

Mohan Sarah Ballynalty 25/01/1977 95 Moyne

Garvey James William Boula 26/01/1919 26 Killursa

Walsh James Old Ballynalty 26/01/1925 82 Shrule

Sweeney Mary Glassvalley 27/01/1958 72 Killursa

Maye Ned Glencorrib 27/01/1992 79 Shrule

Shaughnessy Michael Ballynalty 29/01/2017 72 Killursa

King Thomas Ballycurrin 30/01/1937 82 Killursa

Murphy John Mochorra 30/01/1956 82 Shrule

Burke Peter Polbee 30/01/1966 91 Shrule

Sullivan Mary Parks 30/01/1979 78 Killursa

Murphy Ann Mochorra 30/01/2012 Shrule

Biggins Mary Margaret Ballynalty 31/01/1953 7 Moyne

Hennelly Michael Toorard 31/01/1978 86 Killursa

Molloy Michael Ballisnahina 31/01/2003 Shrule

Walsh Edmund Ballycurrin 31/01/2005 55 Killursa

Coyne Norah Old Ballynalty 01/02/1974 78 Moyne

Hughes Paddy Mochorra 01/02/1996 57 Shrule

Hyland Mai Ballisnahina 01/02/1998 84 Moyne

COMMUNION AT HOME: IF you are unable to come to Mass on a regular basis. We can arrange for someone to

bring Holy Communion to your home. Please Fr. Vivian 093 31262 or drop into the sacristy after Mass.

SHRULE PARISH is committed to the protection of all children/young

people. Please see notice board for details.

ST BRIDGET is one of Ireland’s earliest recorded saints and among St. Patrick, one of our most famous. It is thought that she was born

sometime between 452 and 456 AD in Faughart, a few miles from Dundalk, in Co. Louth. Bridget’s father was a wealthy chieftain named Dubtach. Legend has it that she caused him great annoyance with her

generosity, giving away his valuable goods to the poor and needy. Eventually, Dubtach became so frustrated with his daughters behaviour

that he decided to remove her from his household. He approached the King of Leinster and offered to sell Bridget to him. However, while Dubtach was negotiating the deal with the King, Bridget, who was

waiting outside, managed to give away her father’s jewelled sword to a beggar so he could barter it for food for his family. When the King (who

was a Christian) learned of what she had done, he recognized her heart

and convinced Dubtach to grant her freedom by saying, "Her merit before God is greater than ours." Bridget is thought to have died in 1st February 524, when in her early seventies.

Legend has it Brigid prayed that her beauty be taken so no one would want to marry her, and the prayer was granted. It was not until after she made her final vows that her beauty was restored.

Little is known about Saint Brigid's life after she entered the Church, but at 40 she founded a monastery in Kildare. Brigid and seven friends organized communal consecrated religious life for women in Ireland and she founded two monastic institutions, one for men and one for women.

Brigid invited a hermit called Conleth to help her in Kildare as a spiritual pastor. There is a well-known miracle story about St. Birgid and her cloak. She was looking for land for her

community and King Leinster refused her request. St. Brigid persevered so she then asked for as much land as her cloak would cover. The King thought surely she was playing a joke since her cloak was so small. So the King didn’t hesitate to agree to her unconventional request. Miraculously,

when she laid down her cloak it covered acres of land. The story of her cross originated when St. Brigid was teaching a dying pagan chieftain about

Christianity. While her head was bowed she picked up the rushes off the ground and began braiding them into a cross. The chieftain asked Brigid about the cross and its meaning. He (the chieftain)

converted to Christianity and was baptized before his death. Brid agus Muire dhuit,” (Brigid and Mary be with you) is a common Irish greeting. Brigid once fell asleep during St. Patrick’s sermon. He found it humorous and forgave her with a smile. Brigid is the patron saint of poets, dairymaids,

blacksmiths, healers, cattle, fugitives, Irish nuns, midwives, and new-born babies. I remember driving between Dunmore and Glenamaddy a few years ago and met some 'Brid Ogs'

walking along the road, wearing white dresses and a straw hats. They were visiting the neighbouring houses. Something similar to our St. Stephen’s Day ‘Wren boys’.

GLENCORRIB NS & FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL GLENCORRIB are holding an enrolment evening

for students of Sept 2019 in the school on Tuesday 5th February from 6-7pm. 093 31415

KILMAINE COMMUNITY

WALKWAY NEWS: New Six Week

"Slimathon" starts with registration & weigh on

Monday evenings at Kilmaine Community Centre from 7.45pm.

We have a very active 6 week programme

planned for everybody who signs up, includes walk/jog, gym circuit,

nutritional & healthy eating talks & weekly

weigh ins. Cost is €30 for the 6 weeks. Check out Kilmaine Walkway

on facebook.

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS is

setting up a new voluntary

befriending serviced for people with

Dementia in Galway to support them through all stages of

dementia. A meeting will be held on

Wednesday 30th January in the Menlo Park Hotel from

11am to 1pm. Come along if you have

2/3 hrs a week to spare. Full training provided. More info

091 565193

GLENCORRIB NATIONAL SCHOOL &

FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL GLENCORRIB are holding an enrolment evening for students of

September 2019 in the school on Tuesday 5th February from 6-7pm. Prospective parents and students are invited to

attend to meet staff and have a tour of the school. Enrolment forms and information packs will be

available on the evening. For further information please the school on 093 31415 or Edel in the

preschool on 087 690 6462.

SOMETHING TO PONDER “The best preparation for tomorrow is to do your best today”. H. J. Brown Jr. “A bad attitude is like a flat tyre you can’t go anywhere until you change it”. Anonymous

“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go”. T. K. Myers “You can’t begin a new chapter of your life while you are still reading a previous one”.

Anonymous “A goal without a plan is just a wish”. Brie Elliot

GALWAY PILGRIMAGE TO LISIEUX will take place 3rd to 9th Sept. Pilgrimage will include visits to

places associated with St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, Chartre Cathedral and Mont St Michel. Trio will be led by Fr. Martin Whelan. Info: Joe Walsh Tours at 01 2410800

GLENCORRIB KILROE COMMUNITY CENTRE

GlenActive every Tuesday morning @ 11am

Children’s’ Shotokan classes

every Tuesday at 5.45pm. Beginners are also welcome.

Rose Dooley @ 086 8110650. Weekly Card Game every

Wednesday @ 8.30pm Bowls next meeting takes on

Friday 8th February @ 11am.

All existing members are welcome back and new

members are always welcome

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE JNC Fitness classes are back. Mondays 7pm, Thursday

7pm, Saturday 10am Shrule Active Over 55 Wednesday 2pm to 3.30pm KRAV MAGA self defence for kids Wednesday 5pm to 7pm

Legacy Fitness boot camp Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Bord Na Nog Footy Friday 6pm to 7pm U8s. And 7pm to 8pm for U10s.

Men’s Yoga Class continues every Monday @ 7.30pm. To

register for the class text your name + men’s yoga to 0894931443. Some mats available, however, if you have

your own yoga mat please bring it with. This class is suitable for all men wanting improved flexibility, improved fitness, improved energy levels, improved clarity of mind

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE From Knock 18th – 25th September 2019. If deposit of €100.00 paid

by 1st Feb - All Inclusive price is €675.00. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Tommy Commins & Fr. Willie Hennessy. Anne Keadin 086-376 6293

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE from Knock 25th September – 2nd October 2019. If deposit of €100.00 paid by 1st Feb - All Inclusive price is €675.00. Spiritual Director: Fr. Angelo Joy. Anne

Keadin 086-376 6293

HEAVENLY FATHER, Please walk through my

house and take away all worries, sadness,

financial crisis, illness; and please watch over and heal my family and

friends. Please bring quiet where there is chaos,

bring light to where there is darkness and put love in our hearts. In Jesus’

name. Amen

CONG PARENT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP

is hosting Music by M. It is a 4 week early years

music programme commencing 31st January at 10am-12noon. It will

be great fun for all so come along & explore

your child's musical side. All welcome! Cost is €5 per family per class.

Thanks, Linda McGrath

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting takes place at Rock Rose House,

Castlebar on Thursday 31st January at 7pm. Guest speaker on Nutrition and a Healthy

Lifestyle will attend. 094 9038407.

POPE FRANCIS CELEBRATES THE BAPTISM OF 27 CHILDREN: Amid crying babies beneath

Michelangelo's famous frescoes, Pope Francis issued a simple advice to parents: never fight in front of your children. As tradition dictates, the Pope baptized new-born babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday 13th January last, to celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During his brief homily,

Francis reminded parents that although it is normal for couples to fight, they should serve as a good example for their children. "Excuse me, but I give you this advice: Never fight in front of your

children. Never. It is normal for spouses to fight; it is normal. The opposite would be strange. Do it, but without them hearing it, so that they do not see it," the Pope, speaking in Italian, said."You do not know the anguish a child experiences when he or she sees his or her parents fight."As he did in

the previous years, Francis again reminded the parents to be comfortable and let the children cry even during Mass. "I tell you: let them be comfortable. Be careful not to cover them too much and

if they cry of hunger, feed them. To the mothers I say: let the children eat. Be calm, the Lord wants it. Because they – why worry? – have a polyphonic vocation. One begins to cry and another responds, and another... and in the end, is this chorus of tears," the Pope added. This year, the

Pontiff baptized 12 boys and 15 girls who are children of Vatican employees.

TACÚ FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE – BALLINROBE - 094 9542908 CRAFTMATES: Learn something new or just take time for you. Wednesday 10am-1pm in Tacú- a real crafty group that has been ongoing in Tacú- . Come in & share your talent & learn something

new. Contact 0876485959 or 0874111343 for more info. BINGO Tuesday nights in the Parish Centre at 8:30pm. Back with some bigger prizes. The orange

sheet is €2 and a prize of €200 and if not won each week then the calls get bigger by one each week to make it easier to win. Then the white sheet is €1 with the €100 going each week. Plus the

more people the bigger the amounts to go out.... it’s a bit of fun to keep the dark nights a little shorter.... AWARE group meets every Thursday at 8pm in Tacu. It’s free, confidential – No booking/Referral

necessary just turn up on the night. Aware Support offers a unique opportunity for people, over the age of 18 years, to talk openly about depression, bipolar disorder and other related conditions

and their impact. We guarantee confidentiality within normal limits. People share their experience and understanding and offer an exchange of thoughts and techniques around self-care and resilience. Do something for yourself this New Year.

CITIZENS INFORMATION – OUTREACH CLINIC answer any questions you may have about consumer rights, entitlements, etc. They are here at Tacú on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the

month 10am-12:30pm. If you need to speak to someone outside these times you may reach them on 076 1076040 (Castlebar number) 6th February 2019 are here

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER all

those in hospital, those waiting for test results & operations, all those undergoing procedures and

operations. Lord Jesus, friend of the sick, console those who are unwell, restore them to health and bless all who are with them and care

for them.

YOUR BOX OF PARISH ENVELOPES FOR

2019 are available at the front of the church in Shrule & Glencorrib. Many thanks to all those

who have collected their boxes. And sincere thanks to all those who support the parish through the envelope system and other ways

during the year