GLENCORRIB & SHRULE PARISH NEWSLETTER:

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1 GLENCORRIB & SHRULE PARISH NEWSLETTER: 29 th JANUARY 2017 Fr. Vivian Loughrey, Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo. H91, V2FK NEWSLETTER ONLY: Newsletter (Vol No.27) Newsletter on Web: or Masses on the Radio: Shrule on FM103 / Glencorrib on FM101.4 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: MASS DATES, TIMES & INTENTIONS *** ST. JOSEPH S CHURCH, SHRULE *** Sat 28 th Jan 8.00 pm Kathleen Murphy, St Mary s Road Month s Mind Mass Sun 29 th Jan am Bridget Naughton, Mocollogan Anne Murphy, Mochorra Month s Mind Mass 5 th Anniv Mon 30 th Jan 9.30 am Mass Tue 31 st Jan 9.30 am Mass Wed 1 st Feb 9.30 am Mass Thu 2 nd Feb 9.30 am Mass Fri 3 rd Feb 7.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7.55pm Fri 3 rd Feb 8.00 pm Paddy & Margaret Sheridan, Dalgan Park 19 th & 20 th Anniv Sat 4 th Feb 8.00 pm Richard O Neill, Dalgan 26 th Anniv Sun 5 th Feb am Paddy, Mary & son Pat Hughes, Mochara 21 st 31 st & 14 th A *** CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENCORRIB *** Sat 28 th Jan 7.00 pm Kenneth Monaghan, Ballycurrin Mass Card Sun 29 th Jan am James & Mai Hyland, Ballisnahina 47 th & 19 th Anniv Mon 30 th Jan am Communion Service Tue 31 st Jan 9.30 am Communion Service Wed 1 st Feb am Missa Pro Populo Mass for the people of the Parish Thu 2 nd Feb 9.30 am Communion Service Fri 3 rd Feb 6.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6.55pm Fri 3 rd Feb 7.00 pm Jim Molloy, Ballycurrin 1 st Anniv Sat 4 th Feb 7.00 pm Teresa, Marie & John Naughton, Rostaff 6 th, 3 rd & 1 st Anniv Sun 5 th Feb am Kenneth Monaghan, Ballycurrin 1 st Anniv FEBRUARY CHURCH MINISTERIES SHRULE GLENCORRIB EUCHARISTIC Vigil Mary Reilly & Marie Murphy Frances Cotter Morning John Heneghan & Sheila Ronaldson Vera Biggins LAY READERS Vigil Mary Clare Mullin Joan Fitzgerald Morning Anne O Brien Finnuala Whelan ALTAR SOCIETY From 30 th Jan 2017: M Ryan, C. Hughes & M Davin Feb: Ballisnahina FIRST FRIDAY: Friday next 3 rd February is the First Friday of the month and the monthly calls to the sick and housebound will be made at the normal times. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK begins today Sun 29 th Jan. It celebrates the important role that our schools play in the local community & parish. It also recognises the great work being carried out in all our schools at preparing our young people for life. During this week we pray God s blessing on all who form the school communities as pupils, parents, teachers, staff, and Boards of Management. Thanks to all our schools for the very positive contribution they make to our community. FRIDAY 3 rd FEB: FEAST OF ST. BLAISE: An Armenian bishop martyr of the fourth century. Tradition states that he was a physician before becoming a bishop. Since the eight century he has been venerated as patron of those who suffer from diseases of the throat. So throats will be blessed after all Masses on Friday. PARTICIPATION IN THE LITURGY: It was a Month s Mind Mass and the parish priest expected the farmer in the sacristy to hand him an envelope with the usual stipend and thank him before departing. However, the man appeared a little uncertain. Instead of an envelope he held Euro notes rolled up in his fist and he looked quizzically at the priest. How much do we owe you for the Mass, Father? he asked; then, after a slight pause, he added, we did the readings ourselves.

2 GLENCORRIB KILROE SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY was held last Sunday afternoon. It was a full flight 110 between flight crew and passengers sat down for dinner. Maureen Sheridan was the captain as usual and she did an excellent job. She phoned me during the week to make sure we thanked all those who showed up at the meetings and on Saturday to prepare the hall and all the additional crew that showed up on Sunday to help out. We wish to thank the band, musicians and all the entertainers. There are too many to thank individually, so a big bualadh bos to all to helped out. And last but not least, many thanks to all our senior citizens who attended and enjoyed the meal and entertainment afterwards. The above photos courtesy of Liam Donoghue includes some of those who stayed on till the late hours. SOME NATIONAL PROVERBS FUNNY QUOTES: To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. (Chinese proverb) By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has He who would leap high must take a long run. (Danish proverb) a son who thinks he s wrong. Charles Wadsworth A stumble may prevent a fall. (English proverb) Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege. (Irish proverb) It is better to live one day as a lion then one hundred years as a sheep. (Italian proverb) He who knows nothing doubts nothing. (Italian Proverb) You ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was. (Italian proverb) No call alligator long mouth till you pass him. (Jamaican proverb) The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. Will Rogers A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, At my age, I don t even buy green bananas.' Claude Pepper

3 PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM SHRULE PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery Flatley Michael Shrule 28/01/ Shrule Mc Donagh Ann Mary Shrule 28/01/ Shrule Donnellan Brian Francis Dalgan Road 28/01/ Shrule Conroy Michael Cahernabruck 28/01/ Shrule Nolan Margaret Cloonbanane 29/01/ Shrule Duddy John Ramolin 29/01/ Shrule Sexton Mary J. Shrule 29/01/ New Quay Muldoon Della St. Mary's Road 29/01/ Shrule Kyne John Carramore 29/01/ Shrule Joyce Mary Cahernabruck 30/01/ Shrule Dooley Fergus Brodella 30/01/ Shrule Keane Andrew Shrule 31/01/ Shrule Keady Sara Carheens, Dalgan 31/01/ Shrule Madden John Brodella 31/01/ Shrule Garvey Julia Shrule 31/01/ Shrule O'Neill Richard Dalgan 31/01/ Shrule Mulroe John Scardane, Shrule 01/02/ Shrule McCarthy Edward Dalgan 01/02/ Shrule Petty John Shrule 01/02/ Ross Errily Egan James Shrule 01/02/ Shrule Sheridan Paddy Dalgan Lawn 01/02/ Shrule Duffy Peter Gurteen 01/02/ Shrule Kavanagh Mary Cahernabruck 02/02/ Shrule Mc Hugh Patrick Cahernabruck 02/02/ Shrule Walsh John Ramolin 02/02/ Shrule Conroy John Kille 02/02/ Shrule Keleghan Susan Shrule 02/02/ Shrule Maughan Raymond Cahernabruck 02/02/ Shrule Martyn John Gurteen 02/02/ Shrule Hyland Michael St. Mary's Road 03/02/ Shrule Duddy Redmond Ramolin 03/02/ Shrule Burke Michael Cloonbanane 05/02/ Shrule Buckley Brigid Moorgagagh 05/02/ Shrule Laffey Thomas Mohology 05/02/ Shrule Biggins Declan Dalgan 05/02/ Shrule PIONEER NEWS: THE NEALE LADIES SHRULE THE PIONEER MAGAZINES can be found at the back of Shrule Church and FOOTBALL CLUB is having a recruitment and registration GLENCORRIB GAA CLUB on the porch table in Glencorrib. evening at their clubhouse in AGM Renewal subscription envelopes should be returned to either Noreen Walsh in Cong on Thursday next 2 nd 7pm. takes place in Glencorrib Shrule or Kathleen Shaughnessy in All underage players are Community Glencorrib. required to have a parent Centre on Friday PIONEER MEETING will be held in the present to sign the 3 rd parochial house, Shrule on Friday 10 th membership forms and 8.30pm. 8.30pm. All pioneers provide a parental contact All are invited to from Glencorrib & Shrule are invited. phone number attend. SOLAS NEWS: Want to improve your chance of getting Employment! A three day employment skills course including a one day work- placement will take place in Solas Resource Centre starting on Monday 6 th of February. Places are limited and those wanting to attend must be on Jobseekers or another Social Welfare payment. To book a place Solas or call into the centre.

4 PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM GLENCORRIB PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery King Thomas Ballycurrin 30/01/ Killursa Murphy John Mochorra 30/01/ Shrule Burke Peter Polbee 30/01/ Shrule Sullivan Mary Parks 30/01/ Killursa Murphy Ann Mochorra 30/01/2012 Shrule Biggins Mary Margaret Ballynalty 31/01/ Moyne Hennelly Michael Toorard 31/01/ Killursa Molloy Michael Ballisnahina 31/01/2003 Shrule Walsh Edmund Ballycurrin 31/01/ Killursa Coyne Norah Old Ballynalty 01/02/ Moyne Hughes Paddy Mochorra 01/02/ Shrule Hyland Mai Ballisnahina 01/02/ Moyne Kennedy John Woodpark 02/02/ Shrule Sullivan Alfred Gortbrack 02/02/ Killursa Geraghty Richard Corrinreedra 02/02/1974 Ross Garvey Mary Gortbrack 03/02/ Killursa Feeney James Ballisnahina 03/02/ Shrule Fitzgerald Carmel Mochorra 03/02/ Shrule Canavan James Gortbrack 03/02/ Killursa Murphy Walter Old Ballynalty 04/02/1935 Shrule Conroy Michael Mochorra 04/02/ Shrule Flynn John Moyne 05/02/ Cloughanover Molloy Jim Ballycurrin 05/02/ Killursa PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THE RECENTLY DECEASED: John Martyn, Keernaun, Headford. Funeral Mass for John took place at St. Mary s Church, Headford on Wednesday last 25 th January. RIP. Rev. Fr. Sean Kilcoyne, Renmore and late Chaplin, Bon Secours Hospital, Galway. FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE - CANDLEMAS Candlemas is celebrated on February 2 nd on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple where in accordance to Jewish custom, Mary presented Jesus to God at the Temple in Jerusalem after observing the traditional 40-day period of purification (of mothers) following his birth. According to a New Testament gospel, a Jewish man named Simeon held the baby in his arms and said that he would be a light for the Gentiles (Luke 2:32). It is for this reason that this event is called Candlemas. Tradition arose then where Christians have candles blessed on this day to be used in the church or at home. Some churches even a candle-lit procession that before the Mass. Hence, the name Candlemas - it is Old English which translates into modern English as two words candle and Mass, or the Mass of the Candles. Candlemas occurs at a period between the December solstice and the March equinox, and so many people traditionally marked that time of the year as winter s halfway point while waiting for the spring. Some hold that some of Candlemas activities stem from pagan observances such as Imbolc, a Gaelic festival, or the Roman feast of Lupercalia. An early writing dating back to around 380 AD mentioned that a feast of the Presentation occurred in a church in Jerusalem. It was observed on February 14 th. The feast was observed in the Western Latin Church on February 2 nd in regions where Christ's birth was celebrated on December 25 th. It is not unusual for emerging groups to use local traditions and culture to express and define itself. If you wish to have candles blessed for personal use on February 2 nd, please leave them in the basked with your name clearly written on them. If you wish to donate candles to the church for use throughout the year, please write For Church on the candles your kindness is appreciated and welcomed. Please Note: This year the Blessing of Candles will take place during Mass & Blessing of the Throats immediately after Masses on FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 rd. Fr. Vivian

5 KATHLEEN MURPHY, (NÉE MEENEGHAN) ST. MARY S ROAD, SHRULE. RIP Kathleen Murphy, also known as Kate, was born on 18 th September, 1924 in Gurteen, Shrule. Her mother, Kate O Malley, was a Connemara woman from Beal an Daingin and had very little English when she arrived in Shrule. Indeed, by all accounts, her mother used a combination of Irish and English to communicate. Kate O Malley married John Meeneghan, a herd, from Gurteen. The couple had 10 children, the twins Joe and Mary, Sarah, Mattie, Maggie, Kathleen, Sean, Nora, Micheal and Bridie. Bridie Churchward now lives only a stones throw away from where they were all born in Gurteen. Kathleen Meeneghan married a local man, Thomas Murphy, in 1943 in Kilmaine church. Tom Murphy was from Dalgan and passed away in November, Tom was a real hard worker often leaving the house in the very early morning and returning late into the night. Times were hard for everyone then. They had 9 children, the eldest, Jarlath, passing away at the age of 71 in February, His death greatly affected Kathleen who was too frail at the time to attend his funeral in England. The surviving siblings include Jackie from Shrule Grove, Brendan, Paddy, Philip, Maureen, Anne, Martin and Paschal. In 1961 the family moved to Manchester in England in search of a better life. Tom worked as a labourer and Kathleen was a dinner lady serving school meals. Many areas in Manchester were full of Irish immigrants and in many ways it was home from home. Shrule men like Redmond Burke from Brackloon were regular visitors to the house and talk would invariably turn to the folks back home. In 1972 Tom and Kathleen returned to Ireland with their youngest son, the older ones having made lives for themselves in the UK, most of them marrying people with strong Irish connections from places such as Wicklow and Cork. Kathleen continued to work for lovely families such as the Mullins and Gibbons family helping out with the housework and looking after the children. She always spoke highly of them and her co-workers such as Delia Neale and Marie Cahill who became life-long friends. Although separated by distance, Kathleen loved her family deeply and was over the moon when they came back to Shrule on holidays. Nothing was more important to her than the welfare of her children, grand children and great grand children. After retiring, Kathleen continued an active life travelling to America, the Caribbean, the Holy land, Malta and Lourdes. She loved her garden and reading Irelands Own magazine. She also loved her neighbours and friends who were always so good to her...in fact; she liked nothing better than a cup of tea and a chat. Moreover, her weekly jaunts to Ballinrobe s Resource Centre allowed her to meet up with dear friends who she much appreciated. On 24 th November, 2016, Kathleen passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in UCHG at the great age of 92. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam. Photograph and obituary courtesy of Paschal and the Murphy family. EIRCODE: The general public are being asked to have the details of their Eircode close at hand when contacting the emergency services such as the ambulance or fire service. It s vitally important that you give your Eircode to the dispatcher to ensure the ambulance crew can find your location as quickly as possible. Write this number near the landline phone or on the front page your phonebook, or send it as a text to your own mobile phone. SHRULE VILLAGE/ TIDY TOWNS AGM Wednesday 1 st February in Shrule 8.30pm. Please attend all and new faces welcome. Regards, Colm. To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.

6 BRIDGIE NAUGHTON, MOCOLLOGAN, SHRULE. R.I.P. 24 th December, 2016 Bridgie was born in Kille, Shrule on 11 th February 1932 to parents Josephine and John Conroy. She was the third eldest of a family of nine; Pat, Davie, Mary, Peg, Johnny, Anne-Marie, Carmel and Tom. She married Paddy Naughton in 1956, two days after her 24 th birthday, and she moved to Mocollogan. They raised six children; Michael, Margaret, Josie, Martin, John Joe and Annette. She was very close to her nineteen grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She was grateful for her many blessings in life. Family was very important to her. There were some tough times in her life. Paddy passed away in December Anne- Marie died at four years of age in 1944, Peg in 1986 and Pat, Davie and Johnny in Bridgie had great faith and believed in the power of prayer. She attended Saturday evening Mass in Shrule and visited Knock and Lourdes. Bridgie loved when family, neighbours or friends dropped in for a chat. Everyone was welcome and she always made them feel at home. She could relate to both young and old. Bridgie loved being at home in Mocollogan but always had a great interest in the outside world. She was a fan of Midwest radio. She was proud to be from Mayo and always tuned in to the Mayo matches. She enjoyed an annual trip to England to visit her sisters, brothers and their extended families. Bridgie was down to earth and appreciated the simple things in life; visiting friends and relations, gardening, nature, farming and singing. She was light hearted, generous with praise, quick to smile and looked for the positive in every situation. She had a great sense of humour and always found a way to lighten people s spirits. She was a peacemaker and lived in the moment. Bridgie will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace. Photograph and obituary courtesy of Bridgie s family

7 KILROE NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS: The annual Kilroe National School 25 Card Game will take place on Sunday, 12 th February at 7pm. in Glencorrib Kilroe Community Centre: Tickets 5. Raffle on the night. Your support is greatly appreciated. GLENCORRIB PARISH: General meeting in Glencorrib Community Centre on Monday 6 th 8pm. Review of progress on curate s house. Discussion on the layout for the Church car park that the parishioners want to proceed with followed by a vote. These plans are available on the notice board at the back of the church in Glencorrib and this may help you to form an opinion/decision. As there is a vote on these matters, it is therefore very important that you try and attend. In the meantime, you may any comments you may have to: glencorribkilroe2017@gmail.com RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME - PARTICIPANT PANEL The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is an employment programme where participants work part-time (19.5 hours per week) in local community organisations e.g. community centres, tidy-towns groups, sports clubs etc. In light of the budget 2016 announcement that there will be an additional 500 places made available nationally on the RSS, we are currently seeking to recruit a panel of eligible participants in the South West Mayo area. We will draw from this panel to fill any positions that become vacant, or any new positions made available to us, on the RSS over the coming year. To be eligible to work on the RSS you must be in receipt of a specific social welfare payment, such as Farm Assist, Fish Assist or Jobseekers Allowance. You must also be linked to an active family farm or involved in the fishing industry. The RSS is primarily aimed at the farmer or fisherman/woman in the household, but the Spouse / Partner /Brother / Sister / Daughter / Son of the farmer or Fisherman/woman may be eligible for participation on the RSS if they meet the eligibility criteria set down by the Department of Social Protection. Full details of the eligibility criteria for the RSS are outlined on our Rural Social Scheme webpage. Individuals wishing to apply for a position on the RSS panel should our Balla office at or cconnor@southmayo.com for an Expression of Interest form. EPILEPSY IRELAND OUTREACH CLINIC, Friday 3 rd Family Life Centre Castlebar for appointments. A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR: THREE POLICEMEN AT THE PEARLY GATES: Three police officers were standing in line at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter asked the first officer, What did you do with your life? I was a police officer, he responded. What kind of police officer? Saint Peter asked. I was a vice officer. I kept drugs off the streets and out of the hands of kids. Welcome to heaven. You may end the gates. He asked the second man what he did as a police officer. I was a traffic officer, said the man. I kept the roads and highways safe. Welcome to heaven. You may enter the gates. He asked the third man what he did as a police officer. I was a military policeman, sir, replied the man. Wonderful! I ve been waiting for you all day! replied Saint Peter. I need to take a break! Watch the gate, will you? SHRULE GLENCORRIB GAA LOTTO RESULTS 23 rd JAN. 2017: No Jackpot Winner. Lotto numbers drawn: 07, 22, 31 & 34. Lucky Dip Winners 30: Jackie Walsh, Brodella & Bernie Cawley, Dalgan. Annual Subscribers 30 Winner: Mattie Walsh, Brodella. Next draw takes place on Monday 30 th Gibbons Bar. Jackpot will be 15,800. Play to win. February from 10am to 1pm at the GLENCORRIB KILROE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Bookings Dell GLENACTIVE ARE NOW COOKING... Every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm in Glencorrib Community Centre. Please join us with chefs Monica & Rik to show how to make some delicious winter meals. Non members are more than welcome. KARATE CLASSES every Tuesday SOCIAL DANCING continues every Tuesdays: 8.30pm till 11.00pm. Learn to Jive, Waltz and Foxtrot and Quick Step. Tea, coffee, treats and refreshments will be served. All are welcome and a great night of dancing is assured!! Michael CARD GAME every 8.30pm. SHORT-MAT BOWLING next meeting Friday 3 rd February from 11am to 1pm. Kevin on

8 ANNUAL SOLEMN NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Begins on Monday 13 th February 2017, and continues daily until Tuesday 21 st February. SIX sessions each day am, 11.00am, 1.10pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.00pm Sunday times: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.00pm No 9pm Session on Sunday Night Thursday 16 th SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 18 11am special session for the sick and elderly, with Anointing of the Sick Sunday 19 th Blessing of Babies and children after at all sessions Wednesday 15 th & Monday 20 th : Candlelight Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at 10.00pm GLENCORRIB NS NEWS: Glencorrib NS and Footsteps Preschool Glencorrib will hold an Enrolment Evening in the school on Tuesday 7 th February from 6-7pm. Parents interested in learning more about the school and preschool are welcome to attend to meet the staff and have a look around the school. Enrolment forms and information packs will be available on the evening and tea and refreshments will be served. For further information please The school on or Edel in the preschool on BALLINROBE MEN S SHED would like to invite the public and anyone interested in joining, to our open evening on Monday 6 th 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. The shed is open to all men over 18 and is affiliated to the Irish Men s Sheds Association (IMSA). IMSA have a great website if you want more information on the background to the men s shed movement in Ireland). Grace or mensshedballinrobe@gmail.com DEAFHEAR.IE is a voluntary body providing a range of services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing people Tinnitus Awareness week is Mon. 6 th - Fri 10 th Feb Wed. 8 th Feb. from 11am - 2pm. Tinnitus Information stand with Therapist Community Resource in Supervalu, New Antrim St. Castlebar A winner is someone who gets up one more time than he is knocked down. Author Unknown When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. SHRULE GLENCORRIB BORD NA NÓG & OPERATION TRANSFORMATION SHRULE/GLENCORRIB BORD NA NÓG will be starting their weekly walks this weekend Sunday 29 th 12.30pm. Meeting point for our first outing will be at Kilroe National School. It is to encourage everyone in the community to get active and enjoy at their own pace. We look forward to meeting you there. So get your runners on and let s get active together. For more information, you can contact Aisling on All are welcome to come along any Sunday between now and St. Patrick s Day. Well, yes, I am happy, but I could be happier. THE PERFECT CHURCH If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake, don t join that church. You d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all the worries cease, Then pass it by, lest joining it, You d spoil the masterpiece! If you should find the perfect church Then don t you ever dare To tread upon such holy ground. You d be a misfit there! Since no such perfect church exists, Made up of perfect men, Let s cease on looking for that church And love the Church we re in! Anon in Intercom, October, Instead of giving myself reasons why I can t, I give myself reasons why I can. If you can t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.