The Very Rev Canon Fr. Martin:
Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11am-2pm
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Mass is offered every weekday morning in The Holy Family, Mervue at 9:30am
(except Funeral mornings)
Mass bookings
outside of office hours
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church. Place them intothe office post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday December 21st
5pm
Gary Stuart (2nd A)
Dympna Lydon (A)
Tom Barrett (A)
'& '
Sunday December 22nd
10:30am
The People’s Mass
CHRISTMAS EVE 5pm
CHRISTMAS DAY 10:30am
'
Friday December 27th
10am
Justin Sweeney (M.M.)
Saturday December 28th
5pm
Áine Walsh (2nd A)
Sunday December 29th
10:30am
John Moran (A)
Noel Healy (A)
& deceased family members
THREE KINGS CELEBRATION
Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?
For we saw His star when it rose and have come to adore Him
(Mt 2:2)
Join us with your family & friends for a joyful celebration, specially designed for children.
The event will take place on Sunday, January 5th from
5pm - 6:30pm here in St. Brigids Church.
All are most welcome.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday December 7th
5pm
Nora Orr (11th A)
U
Sunday December 8th
10:30am
John & Bridget Healy & deceased family members (A)
Friday December 13th
10am
Assumpta Heaney & deceased members of the Pierce & Heaney families (A)
U
Saturday December 14th
5pm
Christy McDonagh (20th A)
Edward Kavanagh (A)
Paddy Mongan (R)
Kate Corcoran (R)
Mary Sweeney (R)
Michael & Bridget Mongan (R)
U
Sunday December 15th
10:30am
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday November 23rd
5pm
Alan Conboy (A)
Deceased members of the Folan Family (R)
(Ballybane cottages)
Patrick Mongan (R)
Sunday November 24th
10:30am
The Peoples Mass
Friday November 29th
10am
Saturday November 30th
5pm
Paddy Kelly (A)
Gerry Barrett (A)
Sunday December 1st
10:30am
Nora Orr (A)
Nora Lee (A)
Mary Kilcar (A)
The Pastoral Council of The Holy Family Church,
are preparing a
Special Family / Children’s’ Mass
on Saturday 7th December at 6.30pm
They would like to invite parents/guardians who have children that maybe interested in participating at this Mass - readers, offertory etc.
Contact their parish office on 091-765714
Cancer Care West Support Centreare delighted to be able to offer a new acupuncture service to cancer patients from our Cancer Support Centre on Seamus Quirke Road. Remember, all our services are free of charge to cancer patients and delivered by professionals Phone 091-540040 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Claddagh Church is holding a fund-raising Christmas cake sale on Sunday 1st December, following the 10:00am and 12:00 noon masses, with all proceeds in aid of the Dominican church & Priory. Donations of cakes etc. are welcome - please leave them into the Priory before Saturday 30th November
Men around the world are sporting moustaches throughout the month of November,
raising both funds and awareness around men’s health.
The focus of *Movember* has traditionally been prostate and testicular cancer, though in recent years that’s expanded to include mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Please visitwww.movemberireland.ieto donate
www.westbewell.iewww.aware.iewww.healthygalwaycity.iewww.pieta.ie
Galway Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony on Sunday, 1st December at 5pm.
The magical evening includes special guests
Dáithí Ó Sé, the Galway Tenors, Ignite Gospel Choir,
The Púcas, and Santa!
Sponsor a light on the Galway Memorial Tree as a shining tribute to someone much loved and missed.
The Cathedral's annualChristmas Carol Service takes place on 19th December beginning at 7:30pm.
The service lasts about an hour, and all are welcome.
BUMBLEance’s stunning 12-month calendars are back & filled with all-things-BUMBLEance, highlighting some of our amazing families, our generous fundraisers and key events of our year. https://bit.ly/preorder2025
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of
Reverend Father Desmond Campion, SDB, a serving member of Óglaigh na hÉireann and dedicated Chaplain to the Irish Naval Service.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
Please remember Father Des, and his family and comrades, in your prayers.
A service of adoration, reflection, and prayer for vocations will be held in the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas this Sunday 24th November, from 7pm to 9pm.
Falling in love with God St. Ignatius of Loyola
Feast day 31st July
Nothing is more practical than finding God;
that is than falling in love in an absolute, final way.
What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.
It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, what you will do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends.
What you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with love and gratitude.
Fall, in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.
Mass bookings outside of office hours.
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church. Place them into the office post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter, Thank you.
Saturday July 20th
5pm
U
Nora Spellman
(2nd A)
Sunday July 21st
10:30am
U
John & Teresa Conneely
& their son Martin (A)
Friday July 26th
10am
U
Saturday July 27th
5pm
U
Sunday July 28th
10:30am
U
Ann Diner (A)
Saturday July 6th
5pm
Paddy & Ann Stephens (A)
Peter Faherty (A)
Patrick & Kathleen Coyne
(A)
Mary & John Duffy (A)
John Stuart (A)
Margaret & Gerry Garvey (A)
William, Mary, Jim and Paddy Rabbitte (A)
U
Sunday July 7th
10:30am
Padraic Conroy (A)
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday June 15th
5pm
Thomas Sweeney
(B.R.)
Sunday June 16th
10:30am.
Every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Friday June 21st
10am
Saturday June 22nd
5pm
Christophe Ollanlo
(10th A)
Sunday June 23rd
10:30am.
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
Seeing your life through the
Lens of the Gospel
If you sow seeds, or watch plants grow, you have ample opportunities to pause in wonder at the whole process of growth. It takes place imperceptibly and comes to fruition in beautiful flowers, majestic trees and abundant harvests.
Jesus uses this example from everyday observation to teach about the growth of the Kingdom of God, the kingdom of right relationships with God and with one another. There too growth is slow, development is imperceptible, and then without realising it you have a mature relationship.
Recall the stages of such development in your life of faith and in your friendships and give thanks.
In the second parable Jesus invites us to reflect on the importance and significance of relationships in our lives as they grow and mature.
This is true both of our relationship with God and with others around us. When have you found a relationship in which you could ‘make a nest in its shade’?
The Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place from August 15th to 18th in Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare – save the date!
Join the event for a weekend of festivities:
talks, praise, worship and workshops.
REMINDER: The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place on June 26th to July 1st.
For more information contact Fr. Martin Moran,
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Croagh Patrick Climb 22nd June in aid of Galway
Hospice … Visit www.galwayhospice/events to register
Cycle Against Suicide - Galway Awareness Cycle
Saturday, June 22nd The Skeffington Arms Hotel, Eyre Square,
Registration is open at 9am, with cycling commencing at 10am sharp.
Lough Derg residential retreat for young adultswith Franciscan Brothers Ronan and Jacopo, (previously circulated on 12th April). It runs from 21st to 25th of June.
– details on the Notice board
The Pope’s Monthly Intention
For migrants fleeing their homes:
We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday May 25th
5pm
Baby Lily Bernadette Gardiner (3rd A)
Sunday May 26th
10:30am.
Every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Friday May 31st
10am
Gerry Barrett (1st A)
Saturday June 1st
5pm
Sunday June 2nd
10:30am.
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Special Collection on 2nd June
U Corpus Christi Procession U
2nd June - Begins with 3pm Mass in the Abbey …
Presided by
Bishop Michael Duignan
COMMUNITY NEWS
Galway Simonhave asked me to “thank you”, the parishioners of St. Brigid’s Church for your generosity at their gate collections. Total raised €196.21
Meals4Health -A social enterprise of COPE Galway Delivers fresh delicious affordable meals to your door. Suited to the dietary requirements of the older person. Phone 091 354 000 or visit www.meals4health.ieSee Notice board for details.
Mass bookings outside of office hours.
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church.
Place them into the office post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter.
REMINDER: The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place on June 26th to July 1st.
For more information contact Fr. Martin Moran,
0872508959 or Joe Walsh tours O1 2410800. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Croagh Patrick Climb 22nd June in aid of Galway Hospice … Visit www.galwayhospice/events to register
Exam Mass June 3rd at 7:30pm in Knock basilica:
For all students and their families preparing for exams. Take some time out from your studies for a quiet moment to ask for God’s strength and guidance as you move through your exam period.
‘Come Follow Me’ Weekend Workshop,
7th- 9th June: Presented by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph at St Mary’s Church.
For more information please contact Ruth on (087) 4090344
Suicide victims are not weak, selfish or cowardly.
They are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, cousins, grandchildren & who were in pain and who are missed and loved every day.
Choose your words carefully and please don’t judge what you cannot possibly understand – Vatican press
‘Raise awareness not stigma’
(1800 247 247 or Text HELP 51444
#pietahouse #itsoknottobeok #youarenotalone #grief
COPE Galway Befriending Service
If you, or an older person you know would benefit from the support of a trusted volunteer for social and practical support get in touch with COPE. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer to visit and assist an older person living alone, please get in touch. Call Lorraine
086 2012037 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Message from His Holiness Pope Francis for the first Worlds Children’s Day is on the Notice board
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday May 18th
U
Keith Cobey (M.M.)
William Conneely (A)
Dermot McDonnell (A)
Katie Ludden (A)
John & Delia Corbett (A)
Sunday May 19th
U
Paul McCabe (A)
Every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Friday May 24th
10am
Saturday May 25th
5pm
Sunday May 26th
10:30am
COMMUNITY NEWS
Galway Simon have asked me to thank the parishioners of Ballybane for their generosity at last weekend’s gate collections. Total raised €196.21
Meals4Health -A social enterprise of COPE Galway Delivers fresh delicious affordable meals to your door. Suited to the dietary requirements of the older person. Phone 091 354 000 or visit www.meals4health.ie
Special and modified dietary requirements catered for. See Notice board for details.
Galway City Jazz Orchestra will come together with over thirty talented musicians for a special Charity event on Sunday 25th at the Galmont Hotel in aid of
Cancer Care West. Tickets: 091-545000 or
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Join Focus Ireland’s iconic climbs and help us to raise vital funds to support those experiencing homelessness in our communities. Our Carrauntoohil hike takes place on June 15th or Croagh Patrick on June 16th. Contact Niamh 087 489 1974 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Croagh Patrick Climb 22nd June in aid of Galway Hospice … Visit www.galwayhospice/events to register
Exam Mass June 3rd at 7:30pm in Knock basilica:
For all students and their families preparing for exams. Take some time out from your studies for a quiet moment to ask for God’s strength and guidance as you move through your exam period.
All-Ireland Rosary Rally takes place in Knock on Saturday 1 June: www.allirelandrosaryrally.com
VAKS PROGRAMME: Applications are now open for VAKS (Volunteer at Knock Shrine) programme.
It is an opportunity for young people in TY, 5th and 6th year to come to Knock to volunteer for a weekend in either July or August.
This is a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun!
Further information 094 9375321 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
‘Come Follow Me’ Weekend Workshop,
7th–9th June: An introductory training weekend to teach children (ages 7–11) about the Catholic faith using the ‘Come Follow Me’ catechetical programme, for use in parishes and schools. Presented by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph at St Mary’s Church. For more information please contactRuth on (087) 4090344
COMMUNITY NEWS
May is the month to remember Mary in a special way. Mary was a very special person,
because God chose her, above all other women,
to be the mother of his Son, Jesus.
All-Ireland Rosary Rally takes place in Knock on Saturday 1 June: www.allirelandrosaryrally.com
‘Come Follow Me’ Weekend Workshop,
7th–9th June: An introductory training weekend to teach children (ages 7–11) about the Catholic faith using the ‘Come Follow Me’ catechetical programme, for use in parishes and schools. Presented by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph at St Mary’s Church, Claddagh, Galway. No previous experience required. For more information and to register, please contact Ruth on (087) 4090344
Meals4Health - A social enterprise of COPE Galway – Delivers fresh delicious affordable meals to your door. Suited to the dietary requirements of the older person.
Phone 091 354 000 or visit www.meals4health.ie
Special and modified dietary requirements catered for.
See Notice board for more details.
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg,
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd June.Cost €140 including bus and island.Bus from Renmore church at 7.00am.
Pick-up points can be arranged if required.
FURTHER INFO - Anne at 086 8381633
Pax mundi,an evening of music on the theme of peace in support of COPE in the Cathedral 8pm on Sat 11th May.
Featuring Galway Choral Association directed by
Dr Darina, with instrumental selections and accompaniment by uilleann piper Michael Vignoles and organist Raymond O'Donnell.
Tickets €15 / €12 on the door, Opus II or choir members. For details, see www.galwaychoral.ie
- Pope Francisdedicates his message for the World Day of Social Communications (May 12th) to artificial intelligence
- The Holy Father renewed his prayers for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2024 ~ 11th May 4:15am
Join the most important sunrise of the year and help raise much needed funds for suicide prevention. www.darknessintolight.ie#DIL2024#YourWorldBrighter
MASS INTENTIONS
Friday May 3rd
10am
Saturday May 4th
5pm
Sunday May 5th
10:30am
Celebration Mass for
Sr. Mary Xavier
Sisters of Jesus and Mary
(1923-2024)
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Friday May 10th
10am
Saturday May 11th
5pm
Jimmy Sweeney (A)
Gerry Long (1st A)
Mary Martyn (A)
James & Celia Martyn (A)
Mattie, Tess & Paul Walsh (A)
Sunday May 12th
10:30am
Thomas Pius Connolly (M.M.)
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday April 13th
U
Vivienne Egan (M.M.)
Sunday April 14th
U
Gerry Barrett (A)
Coleman Barrett (A)
Deceased members of the McDonagh & Barrett families
Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm
Friday April 19th
10am
U
Saturday April 20th
5pm
U
Michael & Elizabeth O’Toole (A)
Sunday April 21st
10:30am
U
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
COMMUNITY NEWS
Pope Francis announced a series of episcopal changes in the Irish hierarchy resulting in the most extensive restructuring of the Catholic Church here in roughly 900 years.
The announcement was made on Wednesday simultaneously in Rome by the Vatican and in Tuam by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland,
His Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayer.
The restructuring plan will mean the six dioceses that comprise the Western Province will be overseen by just three bishops instead of six.
In Tuam on Wednesday, Dr Duignan said: “Today is a day when I think we could truly say that ‘the West’s Awake’. Awake to the need to reconfigure and restructure for renewal and mission.”
He prayed for the renewal of the faith as the West of Ireland’s faith communities journey
“together towards tomorrow”.
See Noticeboard for full text or www.diocese.ie
The Pope’s Monthly Intention:
For the Role of Women: We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognised in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.
Eastside Community Drama are holding
a church gate collection on the 27th & 28th April.
DEPAUL – Homelessness has no place.
Be part of the solution - www.depaul.ie
SLEEP OUT for DEPAUL May 17th
With the Resurrection of Jesus, evil has lost its power and our failures cannot prevent us from starting anew. Death has become a gateway to the beginning of a new life. #GeneralAudience
APRIL IN ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH –
Ignite Gospel Choir 13th and 27th @ 7pm Mass
Legion of Mary Acies
Annual Consecration to Our Lady
Good Shepherd Church, 21st April at 3pm
All are welcome,
See notice board for more details.
Legion of Mary Acies
Annual Consecration to Our Lady
Good Shepherd Church, 21st April at 3pm
All are welcome
See noticeboard for more details.
The Pope’s Monthly Intention:
For the Role of Women: We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognised in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.
APRIL IN ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH –
Ignite Gospel Choir 6th, 13th and 27th at 7pm Mass
Galway cathedral Stations of the Cross recorded during Covid available anytime on youtube; https://youtu.be/NmuZV-CqllU
DEPAUL – Homelessness has no place. Be part of the solution - www.depaul.ie
SLEEP OUT for DEPAUL May 17th
Frank Duff prayer meeting –
Annunciata House Thurs 8pm
Join us for the Rosary, prayer and discussion on the essays of the Servant of God Frank Duff, founder of the
Legion of Mary. All are welcome. See Noticeboard for details.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday April 6th
5pm
U
Tom Bohan (A)
Martin Badger (A)
Sunday April 7th
(Divine Mercy Sunday)
10:30am
Mary Cleary (M.M.)
& deceased family members
U
Friday April 12th
10am
U
Martin Mongan (A)
Bridget Mongan (B.R.)
Deceased members of the Mongan family.
Saturday April 13th
5pm
U
Vivienne Egan (M.M.)
Sunday April 14th
10:30am
Gerry Barrett (A)
Coleman Barrett (A)
Deceased members of the McDonagh & Barrett Families (A)
U
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
On Tuesday 5th March I travelled to Dublin and spent a lovely evening with
Sr. Mary Xavier’s ‘Sisters of Jesus and Mary’ community in their house in Goatstown.
Sr. Mary Xavier bid farewell to this world
very peacefully in her 101st year.
Sr. Mary Xavier was a household name for the
people of this parish for many years
and her memory lives on and will continue to live on.
She was a member of the Reach Out visitation team,
she coordinated Sunday Mass readers and
prepared bidding prayers for weekend Masses.
She was part of the Residents’ Association,
Parish Committees and worked with Travellers Groups.
All of us whom were lucky enough to know her will remember her for her gentleness, kindness and good humour.
She always had a kind word for anyone who crossed her path.
After Easter we will have a special Mass to celebrate her life and her contribution to this Parish over many years.
May she rest in peace.
Fr. Martin.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday March 16th
5pm
U
Patrick and Kathleen Coyne
(A)
John and Lena Conroy (A)
Joseph Conroy (A)
Sunday March 17th
10:30am
U
Michael & Frances Walsh and deceased family members (A)
Friday March 22nd
10am
U
Saturday March 23rd
5pm
U
Tony Creane (A)
Thomas Sweeney (A)
Joe Sweeney (A)
James Minogue (A)
Patrick Mongan (3rd A)
Sunday March 24th
10:30am
U
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
17th March - Day of Prayer for Emigrants
St Patrick, Bishop,Principal Patron
Some of us become overwhelmed by life’s contradictions.
The pain and injustice that they see on every side causes them to lose all faith in God and in life.
That could have happened to Jesus.
If ever there was a person who had the right to doubt God, and to despair of the human race,
and to become cynical about life;
That person was Jesus.
But through all of His injustice and all of the pain, His faith did not fail.
He kept on believing in God, unlike many of us, He kept on believing in people, He kept believing in life.
At Calvary, faith won.
“Let us all say: enough … Stop the War!
In saying this, we join with many in our parishes, together with all people of goodwill, in demanding an immediate end to the daily horror of killing, wounding and destruction of property and infrastructure there.”
https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2024/03/05/let-us-all-say-enough-stop-the-war-irish-bishops
We ask for your prayers for the repose of the soul ofMary Cleary
whose funeral Mass was celebrated recently.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Galway Choral Association is open to new members for the spring term, working towards a concert about Peace in early May, directed by Dr D. McCarthy.
We are a 60-voice SATB choir, based in Galway City, and have vacancies in all sections. Choral experience and ability to read music are helpful: Love of music and willingness to work on learning are essential.
SEE:www.galwaychoral.ie
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Paddys Day Swim Fundraiser for Galwegians rugby club.Our first annual sponsored Paddy's Day Dip takes place this year from 8.30-9.00am at Ballyloughane beach on Lá Fhéile Pádraig; please contact MacDara Hosty on
086 2512762 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mass bookings outside of office hours.
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church. Place them into the office post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday March 2nd
5pm
U
Owen Maughan (20th A)
Sunday March 3rd
10:30am
U
Leona Mary Barrett (1st A)
Frankie McDonagh (A)
Annie Tierney (A)
John Tierney (A)
Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm
Friday March 8th
10am
U
Saturday March 9th
5pm
U
Mike Ward (B.R.)
Theresa Fahey (A)
Sunday March 10th
10:30am
U
SinéadGoodfellow (A)
GRIEF INTRODUCED ITSELF
I sat with grief and it told me its name,
It said “I am love, just turned into pain”.
“Please don’t fear me” it went on to say
“We need to be friends because I’m here to stay”
I said “if you are love then why betray me?
can’t you see that I’m in agony”
Grief put its arm around me and whispered really low,
“but child can’t you see, their love did not go”
Grief then said “They are still with you
although their body you can’t see
Their love NEVER left you, please believe in me”
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday February 17th
5pm
Edward McDonagh (A)
U
Sunday February 18th
10:30am
Dominick Curran (B.R.)
U
Friday February 23rd
10am
U
Gary Rattigan (R)
Saturday February 24th
5pm
U
William Rossborough (A)
Teresa Moran (A)
Sunday February 25th
10:30am
U
Mary Scanlon (1st A)
Weekday morning Mass is offered in The Holy Family Church, Mervue @ 9:30am daily; All are most welcome.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Ballybane Library are hosting a retirement fair for people who are newly retired or thinking about retiring in the next few months. The event is on Thursday 22nd of February at 10.30am in Ballybane Library. People can come along and meet local groups and organisations based in the Eastside of Galway City, who can help them get the most from their retirement goals > 091 509244
The Galway PTAA are celebrating 125 years of the Pioneer Association with a social on Saturday 24th February in the Menlo Park Hotel.
Contact Frances at 086 3121695
The Pope’s Monthly Intention
For the Terminally Ill: We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.
EASTER LILY 5K REMEMBERING AOIBHE.
ACT FOR MENINGITIS *** EASTER SUNDAY 10.30AMhttps://eventmaster.ie/event/G042TkKtpd
“Tribal Running” “Athletics Ireland” Doughiska Park.
How often in the Bible the Lord asks us to welcome migrants and foreigners, reminding us that we too are foreigners! – Pope Francis on X
Galway City Library is starting a weekly Scrabble for Seniors meeting. Games like scrabble can help to:
- Make friends and build new social networks
- Support cognitive functioning
- Improve mood and overall wellbeing
Meetings are on Wednesdays at 2pm, and booking is required. Book by calling 091 509 094 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Galway Sports Partnership are hosting a ‘Come and Try & Grant Information Day’ Ballinfoile Castlegar Centre
Tuesday 13th February 11:30am – 1:30pm
Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided
If you are interested in attending, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Text 087 7511141
Galway CathedralSolemn Novena
runs from the 5th to 13th February.
The theme is '...but above all, do not lose HOPE'
Please take home a copy of times and a
speakers list left outside the Office door for you
Renmore Parish Development Association CLG would like to inform you of the proposed relocation of the Organic Garden from Woodlands Centre Dublin Road to the field south of the bridge in Ballyloughane.
“We are hoping that this project will be welcomed by all who frequent the Ballyloughane area and we are confident that this project will enhance the area greatly” – Cllr Terry O’Flaherty
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday February 10th
5pm
U
James “Jimmy” Sweeney (A)
Paul Conboy (A)
Sunday February 11th
10:30am
U
Seán Gaughan (A)
Margaret “Peggy” Ryan (M.M)
Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm
God of love, you give us
St. Valentine as an example of love. As we gather to celebrate the feast of this loving and caring Saint we ask you to bless our friendships.
May the love and affection we share with each other, always come from a sense of care and respect.
Say a prayer at the Memorial Tree
Friday February 16th
10am
Edward McDonagh (B.R.)
Saturday February 17th
5pm
Edward McDonagh (A)
U
Sunday February 18th
10:30am
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
Prayer for Victims of Abuse – 16th February
God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Saturday February 3rd
5pm
Sunday February 4th
10:30am
Paddy & Ellen Kelly (A)
Mercilina Amabuo (R)
Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm
Friday February 9th
10am
U
Martin & Frankie McDonagh (B.R.)
Kate Ward (A)
Jimmy Sweeney (B.R.)
Mary Bridget McDonagh (25th A)
Saturday February 10th
5pm
U
James “Jimmy” Sweeney (A)
Paul Conboy (A)
Sunday February 11th
10:30am
U
Seán Gaughan (A)
Margaret “Peggy” Ryan (M.M)
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA CAMINO 2024
Join Focus Ireland ‘In the Footsteps of St James” on a fully guided walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino de Frances and help support families in our community’s experiencing homelessness. Dates 27 May to 3 June. Ex Dublin. Contact Monica on 087 954 7007 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Galway PTAA are celebrating 125 years of the Pioneer Association with a social on Saturday 24th February in the Menlo Park Hotel.
Contact Frances at 086 3121695
The Pope’s Monthly Intention
For the Terminally Ill: We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.
The National Steering Committee of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies is holding a YouCat workshop on Saturday 10th February 2024 in Knock.
The spiritual director is Fr Vincent Twomey SVD
See Noticeboard for more details
Devote this year to a great “symphony” of prayer and devotion to God – Pope Francis on X
Galway City Library is starting a weekly Scrabble for Seniors meeting. Games like scrabble can help to:
- Make friends and build new social networks
- Support cognitive functioning
- Improve mood and overall wellbeing
Meetings are on Wednesdays at 2pm, and booking is required. Book by calling 091 509 094 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Medjugorje Youth Festival for 2024, 31st July – 7th August.
For adults aged 18 to 35. SEE NOTICE BOARD
Led by Bishop Michael Duignan. €680 all-inclusive.
Contact the Galway Diocesan Office at 091 563566 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
“As we prayerfully remember those who died in the two World Wars, let us also remember the many - too many - civilians, defenceless victims of the wars that unfortunately still stain our planet with blood.”
Pope Francis
Monday 5th February – St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday
Galway CathedralSolemn Novena
runs from the 5th to 13th February.
The theme is '...but above all, do not lose HOPE'
Please take home a leaflet of times and a
Speakers list left outside the office door for you
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Seeing your life through the lens of the Gospel
What started out as an ordinary day for Joseph and Mary turned out to be a day with an encounter they would remember for a long time.
Perhaps you too have had significant encounters on what you expected to be just an ordinary day?
Simeon gave thanks because his eyes saw the salvation God had prepared.
As you look back on the year ending today, in what ways have you experienced God’s salvation in your life: an experience of being loved, or discovering a sense of purpose in life, or being touched by the wonders of creation? Give thanks for those memories.
Perhaps the past year may also have been one in which you have experienced great sorrow.
What sword has pierced your soul and what has helped you to cope with it?
The final sentence speaks of Jesus as one who grew and became strong and was filled with wisdom.
What has helped you to grow in wisdom?
Have you seen others grow in wisdom through the experience of life? Recall times when you had a sense of growing up in some way. What brought that about?
Think also of how you have seen growth in another person.
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas. This feast developed at the beginning of the 19th century in Canada and then spread to the entire Church in 1920. At first, it was celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany.
It is a Feast that seeks to portray the Holy Family of Nazareth as the “true model of life” from which our families can draw inspiration and know where to find help and comfort.
Dear Lord, please give me ...
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value, without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed;
An understanding heart;
A sense of humor;
Time for quiet, silent meditation;
A feeling of the presence of God;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things,
With the wisdom to recognise them when they come.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday December 30th
5pm
Áine Walsh (1st A)
Gerry Barrett (R)
Dympna Lydon (1st A)
Thomas Sweeney (A)
U
Sunday December 31st
10:30am
Christina McDermott (A)
Friday January 5th
10am
&
Saturday January 6th
5pm
&
Tina Donnellan (A)
Kevin McDonagh (A)
Sunday January 7th
10:30am
&
Micheal Monaghan Sr. (A)
Micheal Monaghan Jr. (A)
ChristmasMessage
It must have been a daunting task for Mary and Joseph searching for a room and accommodation for the birth of Jesus. Mary, about to give birth to the son of God and no room in the inn. A humble stable was the only option and a welcome option it was in the end. In recent times we have witnessed the extraordinary efforts made by so many people across our country to do everything possible to make room for the stranger and those feeling from war and persecution of one kind or another. The challenge is enormous but as a Christian people we have no option but to find room in the inn.
May God bless us with the generosity to keep responding to this daunting challenge.
Could I send a sincere word of gratitude to you the people of the parishes, sincere thanks to the pastoral teams, the finance committees and the various other groups who do trojan work in looking after the day to day needs of your parish.
A special thanks to our secretaries who not only look after the needs of the parishioners and the priests, but also the day to day running of the parish offices and balance our books on a monthly basis,
your help is much appreciated.
I am blessed with my fellow priests, nothing is too much for them and this year we are blessed with the arrival of Fr. Noel Gillespie, his gentle and caring presence has lightened the load for the rest of us.
The simplicity of Jesus our Lord and Saviour being born in a humble stable is a reminder to us all that what really matters is not what we have but what we are; a Christian people, a people of light, a people of hope, a people born in the image and likeness of God himself.
I look forward to the new year with great hope, have a lovely Christmas.
Fr. Martin
Seeing your life through the Lens of the Gospel
We are all favoured ones and God is with us. Sometimes we are more aware of this than others. How have you experienced being a favoured person, one blessed by God? How have you experienced God’s presence? Who has been Gabriel to you … a messenger of good news?
‘Do not be afraid’. Mary was perplexed by the words of the angel. Perhaps you too have sometimes been perplexed by life’s path and wondered what it all meant. Perhaps at times you have doubted if God was really with you.
In your troubled moments who has been an ‘angel’ helping to lower your anxiety?
Mary was taken by surprise by the invitation, but she did not tell the angel she was not ready, nor ask him to return later. She was prepared to go with the invitation even though it was not the ‘right moment’. ‘Here I am Lord’.
What invitations have come to you at the ‘wrong time’ and how have you responded?
Mary’s response serves as a model for us – as one saying ‘yes’ to what life offers.
What is it like for you to say ‘yes’ to life? Perhaps at this moment in your life you are being invited to say: ‘Here I am, Lord’?
We ask for your prayers for the repose of the soul of
Oliver Kane
Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him.
The Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene
The presence of the poor and the lowly in the nativity scene remind us that God became man for the sake of those who feel most in need of his love and who ask him to draw near to them. Jesus, ‘gentle and humble in heart’ (Mt 11:29), was born in poverty and led a simple life in order to teach us to recognise what is essential and to act accordingly.
The nativity scene clearly teaches that we cannot let ourselves be fooled by wealth and fleeting promises of happiness.
From the manger, Jesus proclaims, in a meek yet powerful way, the need for sharing with the poor as the path to a more human and fraternal world in which no one is excluded or marginalised
The Holy Father upheld the Focolare Movement's significant role in spreading the message of unity for the past eight decades.
Recalling that the movement's mission is to live the Gospel through a single, simple word: unity, he said –
In these eighty years, you have echoed this message among the youth, communities, families, consecrated individuals, priests, bishops, and in various social environments.
"Please sow unity by bringing the Gospel, never losing sight of the work of incarnation that God continues to want to accomplish in and around us through His Spirit," he appealed.
Come join our new Choir, we practice every Sunday at 9:30am.
Comeon your own, come with friends, All are most welcome!!
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 10:30am
Friday December 22nd
10am
&
Kathleen McDonagh (A)
Christina McDonagh (B.R.)
Catherine O’Donnell (A)
Saturday December 23rd
5pm
&
Barbara O’Loughlin (A)
Sunday December 24th
10:30am
&
Noel Healy (A)
Gary Stuart (1st A)
5pm
Christmas Eve Mass
Christmas Day 10:30am
Friday December 29th
10am
&
John “JT” Moran (3rd A)
Saturday December 30th
5pm
&
Áine Walsh (1st A)
Gerry Barrett (R)
Dympna Lydon (1st A)
Thomas Sweeney (A)
Sunday December 31st
10:30am
&
Christina McDermott (A)
COMMUNITY NEWS
Pope Francis announced His first World Day of Children.
At the end of the Angelus, Pope Francis announced that the first World Day of Children will take place in May next year. The initiative is being promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Pioneers around the world are invited to attend Mass Wednesday 27th and to prayerfully mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Association in 1898. Mass and prayers will be live-streamed on that day at 10.00am www.pioneerassociation.org
Medjugorje Pilgrimage - - Knock to Mostar. Sept. 18th to Sept. 25th. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Accommodation 2 mins from church.
Early booking with discount before 3rd February 2024. Further details: Anne Keadin, 086 376 6293
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - St. Francis Of Assisi
Hold your own Galway Hospice Santa Dash this Christmas!
All registered schools will be entered into a draw to win an ice cream van visit from Americano Ice cream for your whole school! Call the Fundraising Team on 091 770868
This year is the 800th anniversary of the first re-enactment of the Nativity Scene by St Francis in Greccio, Italy.
To mark the anniversary, there will be a display of cribs in the Franciscan Abbey, from December 8th to January 8th
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the
Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
in Seomra Bríde. All are welcome.
For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
Come join our Choir, we practice every Sunday at 9:30am.
Come on your own, come with friends,
All are most welcome!!
Friends of the Elderly depend on your support to continue to reach out to the elderly who are alone.
If you would like more information about fundraising for Friends of the Elderly, please contact
Deborah Costello at 01-8731855 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dave, our Galway Hospice Pastoral Care Chaplain, was one of the twelve photographers featured in the 2024 calendar!
Dave's photograph features a stunning sunset over Oranmore Castle, with beautiful warm colours that wonderfully represent the month of May.
Our 2024 calendars are just €10, and all proceeds directly support Galway Hospice care.
https://galwayhospice.ie/shop/galway-hospice-2024-calendar/
Saturday December 16th
5pm
Conor Patrick Landy(M.M.)
MairtínScanlon (A)
Mary McCabe (R)
(Her funeral recently celebrated in the UK)
Sunday December 17th
10:30am
Edward Kavanagh (A)
Friday December 22nd
10am
&
Kathleen McDonagh (A)
Christina McDonagh (B.R.)
Catherine O’Donnell (A)
Saturday December 23rd
5pm
&
Barbara O’Loughlin (A)
Sunday December 24th
10:30am
&
Noel Healy (A)
Gary Stuart (1st A)
5pm
Christmas Eve Mass
We ask for your prayers for the repose of the soul of
Liam Hynes & Peggy (Margaret) Ryan
Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for them.
Pope Francis announced His first World Day of Children.
At the end of the Angelus, Pope Francis announced that the first World Day of Children will take place in May next year. The initiative is being promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
See the rising sun light up the chamber at Newgrange as we broadcast LIVE from inside the chamber itself on December 21st. We are inviting people from all over Ireland and the world to experience this extraordinary phenomenon
Full details: https://www.newgrange.com/solstice
Mass bookings outside of office hours
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church. Place them into the office post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter or email
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - St. Francis Of Assisi
Hold your own Galway Hospice Santa Dash this Christmas!
All registered schools will be entered into a draw to win an ice cream van visit from Americano Ice cream for your whole school!Call the Fundraising Team on 091 770868
Military chaplains offer spiritual support to serving personnel and their families. They make a unique contribution to the military community and they have involvement in many aspects of military life, at home and at sea. Congratulations to Fr. Des Campion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination.
This year is the 800th anniversary of the first re-enactment of the Nativity Scene by St Francis in Greccio, Italy.
To mark the anniversary, there will be a display of cribs in the Franciscan Abbey, from December 8th to January 8th
John Paul Centre Christmas Prayers and Carol's
Monday 18th December @ 11.30am
All are most welcome
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the
Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
in Seomra Bríde. All are welcome.
For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
GTM attended the National Traveller Mental health network demonstration outside the Dail calling for an independent national Traveller Mental health plan. More details see: National Traveller Womens Forum Healthy Galway City#TravellerMindsMatter #MentalHealth
Seeing Your Life
Through The Lens of The Gospel
This judgement scene contains surprises for us. One surprise is that nobody is condemned for doing wrong, but for their failure to do good. Being a disciple of Jesus is a positive choice about how we live and relate to others.
Perhaps sin-avoidance has sometimes dominated your view of what was being asked of you.
What difference has it made for you when you viewed your Christian life as a daily opportunity to make a positive difference to others?
Another way of saying this is that the aim of Christian living is not me-centred (about my personal sanctification) but other-centred (about responding to the needs of others). What happens to you when you get caught up in yourself? Is your life not better, and often more enjoyable, when you can look beyond yourself to others?
Another surprise is to hear Jesus tell us that when we do something for another, he considers it done to himself. When has seeing Christ in others helped you in your dealings with them?
The story is about the judgement of the whole of humanity. It presents an ideal of society in which human relationships at all levels are governed by the law of love.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ~26th Samhain
As the great wheel of the liturgy spins,
It lands here, once a year,
To remind us that Christ is King –
In winter’s chill or late autumn drear,
We need reminding that new life will come,
Springing from frozen roots and brittle branches.
As we prepare to approach the manger once more,
We need this renewal in understanding
That the glory of God turns up in the most unexpected places.
O Christ the King, turn our hearts this day
Not only to the world around us
But to the world within us –
Where your Kingdom comes anew
With each act of love we offer,
Each prayer we whisper, each breath we draw. Amen.
Mass will be celebrated in Galway Cathedral at 12.30pm on
Sunday 26th November to mark the first anniversary of the death of
Bishop Martin Drennan.
COMMUNITY NEWS
A set of Advent talks will run for the first three Wednesdays of December in the Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road: 8.00pm each Wednesday on 6th, 13th and 20th December. See Noticeboard for more …
The Ability West Fashion Show & Entertainment Night is back after a five-year absence! It takes place on Wednesday 6th December in The Clayton Hotel. www.abilitywest.ie/store
Michael Flanagan on 087 7730105.
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in Seomra Bríde. All are welcome. For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
Tree of Lights – www.galwayhospice.ie/lights
Dedicate a Light to a loved one on the Tree of Lights
Join the Tree of Lights Celebration at 5pm on
Sunday 3rd December -Contact: 091-770868
Online Advent Retreat. The Priory Institute is delighted to offer a FREE OF CHARGE online retreat 'Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Advent'Visit our website prioryinstitute.com
The Poor Clares Galway community have published an updated 10th anniversary edition of their best-selling book www.poorclares.ie/calm-the-soul
Spinal Injuries Ireland Tall Ships Challenge 2024
Please join us for the Tall Ships Adventure in Guadeloupe & the Caribbean from the 11th - 19th February This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it See Notice board for more info.
Mary’s Meals Christmas Gifts Campaign Visit marysmeals.ie to download a gift today or call 089-4339592 for details.
ALONE is asking for volunteers in Galway/Mayo and surrounding areas for older people who need befriending for up to one hour per week, and/or telephone support for up to 2 hours per week.
If this is something that interests you, then please reach out to Paul Stafford at 086 0135043, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
On Thursday 30th November Cancer Care West are hosting a talk on 'Living with Cancer' by Dr Harry Barry.
If you would like to attend this talk in the Cancer Support Centre please register today as places are limited 091540040
#Cancer#CancerSupport#cancersurvivor#CancerAwareness
Please return your list of deceased family and friends for inclusion in the November Novena of Remembrance
Every year brings its own challenges;
this year the Lord called home one of your loved ones, a mother, a father, a brother or a sister.
I would like to invite you and your family to a special Mass for all the people who died in the parishes of Ballybane, Castlegar, Mervue, and the Good Shepherd over the past twelve months.
The Mass will take place in Mervue Church at 7pm on Monday the 20th of November.
We will have light refreshments in the room at the back of the Church for all afterwards.
I’m looking forward to praying with you all for your loved ones on the night, Fr. Martin
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel
A gift given in love, is given to be enjoyed, treasured, and used. Through fear, one servant failed to recognise the loving trust being shown to him and buried the talent. When have you found that overcoming fear helped you to make the most of opportunities in life?
Pope Francis in his letter The Joy of the Gospel wrote,
‘I invite everyone to be bold and creative in this task of rethinking the goals, structures, style and methods of evangelisation in their respective communities …
The important thing is to not walk alone,
but to rely on each other as brothers and sisters’
Let us #PrayTogether for #Peace, especially for martyred Ukraine and for the Holy Land.
May we not forget Sudan, which suffers greatly.
We should take a moment each day to pray for peace.
We desire peace!
As November is upon us, we honour and remember our dearly departed family and friends. Join us as we pray for those who have touched our lives and left an everlasting legacy in our hearts.
- November Altar Lists of the Dead –
Please return your list of deceased family and friends for inclusion in the November Novena of Remembrance
PARISH MASS TIMES
Friday: 10am
Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am
Mass bookings outside of office hours:
There are intention slips for you to fill out at the back of the Church.
Place them into the post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter.
Should you URGENTLY need a Priest
please contact 091-755381
COMMUNITY NEWS
Remembrance Mass for the John Paul Centre on Monday 20th November at 11:30am here in St. Brigid’s Church.
AWAKE GALWAY - 2 day Retreat
Confession, Holy Mass, Word of God, Healing Prayer.
Join us in the Good Shepherd Church, Doughiska
(across from Lidl) H91 HRN2 on Dec 1st : 03.00pm - 08.00pm & Dec 2nd :10.00am - 05.00pm
Contact : Tom 0876209090 or Dympna 0872302681
Please see Notice board for more information
Mass will be celebrated in Galway Cathedral at 12.30pm on Sunday 26th November to mark the first anniversary of the death of Bishop Martin Drennan.
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in Seomra Bríde. All are welcome. For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
Tree of Lights – www.galwayhospice.ie/lights
Dedicate a Light to a loved one on the Tree of Lights
Join the Tree of Lights Celebration at 5pm on
Sunday 3rd December - Contact: 091-770868
A wonderful family has raised just under €40,000 for Galway Hospice in memory of Mary Sweeney. The Sweeney and Creaven families organised a climb of Croagh Patrick.
The Poor Clares Galway community have published an updated 10th anniversary edition of their best-selling book www.poorclares.ie/calm-the-soul
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Sunday 19th November ~ Mass in Knock @ 12 noon
Mary’s Meals Christmas Gifts Campaign Visit marysmeals.ie to download a gift today or call 089-4339592 for details.
Galway Hospice 5K or 10k Night Run takes place 25th Nov
Western Alzheimers will host a coffee morning at Galway Golf Club, Salthill, on Tuesday 21 November, from 11.00am to 12.30pm, with a superdraw at 12.15pm. 086 8177789. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Spinal Injuries Ireland Tall Ships Challenge 2024
Please join us for the Tall Ships Adventure in Guadeloupe & the Caribbean from the 11th - 19th February This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it See Notice board for more info.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday November 18th
5pm
U
Alan Conboy (A)
Sunday November 19th
10:30am
U
Tony Kilkelly (A)
Richard Kilkelly (A)
Tony Jr Kilkelly (A)
Noreen Kilkelly (A)
U
Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm
Friday November 24th
10am
Saturday November 25th
5pm
Thomas Sweeney (A)
U
Sunday November 26th
10:30am
The Peoples Mass
(subject to change)
HARVEST DUES ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH
Mass bookings outside of office hours
There are intention slips and envelopes left for you at the back of the Church.
Place them into the post-box for
inclusion in the Newsletter or email
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MASS INTENTIONS
MASSES FOR ALL THE NAMES ON THE NOVEMBER LISTS
Saturday November 11th
5pm
Gary Thomas Rattigan (R)
Patrick Mongan (A)
(Paddy)
U
Sunday October 12th
10:30am
Nora Concannon (A)
James Sweeney (A)
Johnny O’Malley (A)
John Sean Og O’Brien (A)
Martin O’Brien (A)
Mary Molloy (A)
U
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays 7pm-8pm
Friday November 17th
10am
Saturday November 18th
5pm
U
Alan Conboy (A)
Sunday November 19th
10:30am
U
Tony Kilkelly (A)
Richard Kilkelly (A)
Tony Jr Kilkelly (A)
Noreen Kilkelly (A)
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel
While the parable has clear end-of-time applications it can also be applied to any moment of grace.
It reminds us that moments of grace come unexpectedly, and we need to be awake to receive them. Recall times when you were alert for such a moment. What were the consequences for you?
Grace can also be disturbing. We can be coasting along in life and suddenly an opportunity or a graced moment arrives and we are shaken out of our routine in order to respond. Perhaps you can recall both moments when you were unprepared, and moments when you were able to respond. What lessons have you learned from such experiences?
Every year brings its own challenges, this year the Lord called home one of your loved ones, a mother, a father, a brother or a sister.
I would like to invite you and your family to a special Mass for all the people who died in the parish of Castlegar, Mervue, Ballybane and the Good Shepherd over the past twelve months.
The Mass will take place in Mervue Church at 7pm on Monday the 20th of November.
We will have light refreshments in the room at the back of the Church for all afterwards.
Looking forward to praying with you all
for your loved ones on the night.
As November is upon us, we honour and remember our dearly departed family and friends.
Join us as we pray for those who have touched our lives and left an everlasting legacy in our hearts.
- November Altar Lists of the Dead –
Please return your list of deceased family and friends for inclusion in the November Novena of Remembrance
COMMUNITY NEWS
The new Memory Tree at the heart of Galway Hospice in Renmore has 320 bronze, silver and gold coloured metallic leaves.
Each leaf can be engraved with the name of a loved one, a family name or company name.
contact Fundraising on 091-770868 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Western Alzheimers will host a coffee morning at Galway Golf Club, Salthill, on Tuesday 21 November, from 11.00am to 12.30pm, with a
superdraw at 12.15pm. All proceeds in aid of Western Alzheimers. For further information and ticket sales please tel. 086 8177789.
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfils his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
“Your prayers give me strength and help me to discern and accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit” – Pope Francis on X
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Sunday 19th November ~ Mass in Knock @ 12 noon
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in Seomra Bríde.
All are welcome. For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
Mass bookings outside of office hours.
There are intention slips and envelopes for you to fill out at the back of the Church & place them into the post-box for inclusion in the Newsletter
SCCUL ENTERPRISE Centre is running a Lunch Club every second Wednesday in
SCCUL Café @ 1.00pm.
For ages 65 + - Please call to book your slot on 091 386004 or call into reception in SCCUL centre.
Pioneer Pledge for the month of the Holy Souls
A short-term pledge gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a shadow of addiction. Further information from the Pioneers on 01 805 4226 or via www.pioneers.ie/pray
Theology Online Open Evening, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level.. email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MASS INTENTIONS
&
Saturday October 28th
5pm
Thomas McEnery and deceased members of the Coyne and McEnery families (A)
John Dooley (A)
Deceased members of the Stephens & Costello families (A)
Thomas Sweeney (A)
U
Sunday October 29th
10:30am
John Joe Egan (M.M.)
Micheal J. Barrett (R)
(Mikey)
U
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays 7pm-8pm
U
Friday November 3rd
10am
&
Saturday November 4th
5pm
Micheal & Mary Kennedy (A)
U
Sunday November 5th
10:30am
John Folan (A)
Saturday October 28th
5pm
John Dooley (A)
U
Sunday October 29th
10:30am
John Joe Egan (M.M.)
Micheal J. Barrett (R)
(Mikey)
U
COMMUNITY NEWS
I am always thinking of the serious situation in Palestine and Israel.
I encourage the release of the hostages and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
I continue to pray for those suffering and hope for paths of peace in the Middle East and other regions wounded by war.
War cancels out the future.
I urge believers to take just one side in this conflict: that of peace.
But not with words,with prayer, with total dedication
- Pope Francis
Scripture Group meet and reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in Seomra Bríde.
All are welcome. For further information contact Frances on 087 6215865
The Good Shepherd Church invite you to catechesis where you may receive and experience the immense love of God,
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Cumasu Centre, Doughiska (opposite Lidl)
Youth 2000 Gatherings in the Cathedral.
A weekly gathering of prayer, music and reflection, organised by Youth 2000, takes place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm.
HARVEST DUES ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH
SCCUL ENTERPRISE Centre is running a Lunch Club every second Wednesday (starting November 8th) in SCCUL Café @ 1.00pm.
Costs €10 per person, per week and it includes a 2 course meal each (for all dietary types) , games, light entertainment and a good day out.
For ages 65 + - Please call to book your slot on 091 386004 or call into reception in SCCUL centre.