ST. JOSEPH S CHURCH, SHRULE - Dedicated 1830

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1 SHRULE & GLENCORRIB PARISH NEWS 8 th JULY 2018 Fr. Vivian Loughrey, Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo. H91, V2FK. Parish Enquiries: or shruleglencorribparish@gmail.com Newsletter only Newsletter glencorrib@eircom.net (Vol No.50) Newsletter on Web: & - Mass on Radio FM th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - MASS DATES, TIMES & INTENTIONS ST. JOSEPH S CHURCH, SHRULE - Dedicated 1830 Sat 7 th Jul 8.00 pm Michael, Mary & John Swift and the deceased members of the Swift family, Cahermaculick Carmel McDonnell, Ramolin 54 th, 36 th & 66 th Anniv 1 st Anniv Sun 8 th Jul am Joe & Eileen McCarthy, Dalgan Road 2 nd & 2 nd Anniv Mon 9 th Jul 9.30 am Mass Tues 10 th Jul 9.30 am Patsy Tiernan, Kilmacduagh RIP Wed 11 th Jul 9.30 am Joe & Delia Connolly Anniv Thur 12 th Jul 9.30 am Mass Fri 13 th Jul 7.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7.55pm Fri 13 th Jul 8.00 pm Tina & Peter Geraghty, Shrule 10 th & 23 rd Anniv Sat 14 th Jul 8.00 pm Maureen & Patrick Geraghty Anniv & deceased Sun 15 th Jul am Pat & Mary Hughes and their son Pat, Mochara Anniv & deceased CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENCORRIB - Dedicated 1876 Sat 7 th Jul 7.00 pm John & Mary Daly, Glencorrib and the deceased members of the Daly and Forde families 6 th & 4 th Anniv Annie & Michael Hennelly, Toorard 10 th & 30 th Anniv Sun 8 th Jul am Thomas & Bridget Byrne and the deceased members of the Byrne family, Woodpark 34 th & 45 th Anniv Communion Services this week: 10am. Tuesday & 9.30am Wed 11 th Jul am Mass Fri 13 th Jul 6.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6.55pm Fri 13 th Jul 7.00 pm Mass Sat 14 th Jul 7.00 pm Healing Mass for all those in hospital, waiting for tests or operations, all those undergoing tests, procedures and operations and those awaiting test results. Sun 15 th Jul am Willie, Mattie and the deceased members of the Flynn family, Ballynalty 19 th & 7 th Anniv & deceased JULY CHURCH MINISTERIES SHRULE GLENCORRIB EUCHARISTIC Vigil Sharon Hughes and Frances Ryan Frances Bolster Morning Sheila Ronaldson and John Muldoon Michael Creaven LAY READERS Vigil Geraldine Casserley Volunteer Morning Carmel Heneghan Volunteer ALTAR SOCIETY 9 th 15 th July: M. Mullin, B. Mulroe & M. McEvaddy Glassvalley PRAYING FOR RAIN IN IRELAND WE NEED YOUR HELP: GLENCORRIB CHURCH. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are needed for Glencorrib. If you can at all help out, please Nellie Hogan on LAY READERS. We are still appealing for some more lay readers. Mike Keaney on or Fr. Vivian BELIEVE IT For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have Eternal Life. John 3:16

2 SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE MEETING 27 th JUNE 2018 A meeting concerning the future of Shrule Community Centre was held during the week regarding the future of the hall. I would like to express a sincere word of thanks to all who attended especially with the fine weather and so many busy with other things from matches to the bog. Despite this, a large number was at the meeting. The first item on the agenda were the results of the survey which indicated strong support to keep the centre open as well as suggestions regarding activities people would like to see been held in the hall. I would like to express my thanks to all who completed the forms, those who help to carry out the survey, and the steering group. A special word of thanks to the steering group who not only made the presentation but also compiled the information in chart and graph form so it can be easily understood. The results of the survey are now in the Post Office on display, and the steering group would encourage people to study the results at their own pace. A decision was made, and support for the establishment of a new committee, and the steering group will now begin to explore the formation of a new committee. The next item to be dealt with at the meeting was an outline of the various roles and responsibilities if a new committee is formed such as a chairperson, treasurer and secretary. It is hoped to structure a new committee as follows: 1. Community Representatives 2. Local Interest Groups 3. People of expertise beneficial to management of centre. The current proposed areas that the community representatives will come from are: 1. Shrule Village/Churchfields. 2. Dalgan. 3. St. Mary s Rd/Brodella 4. Ramolin/Kilmaine Rd. 5. Wakefield/Joyce s Park/Laragan The steering group is inviting those who may be interested in representing their area to let Fr. Vivian know. Also, if there are any other suggestions regarding community representatives, please let Fr. Vivian know. The areas will be discussed further at the next meeting. A community representative may the committee/company at a later date. The second part of the committee will be made up of local community groups that would have an interest in the centre and use it activities such as groups that have meetings in the hall or groups that currently use or may use the hall in future for a particular activity e.g. GAA The third part of the committee will be people of expertise that would be of the management and running of the hall, such as an accountant or person good at organising. It is important to note that any volunteer on the committee will also be a director of the company that will need to be formed so the committee may avail of grants/funding and lease the hall from Galway Diocesan Trustees. Secondly, the new company will only be involved in applications regarding the community centre. This is necessary to avoid any issues arising later. The third part of the meeting focused on the insolvency of the Shrule Glencorrib Development Company, which was the company that managed the community centre over the past few years. It was necessary to do this to reassure people that any new committee/company is not responsible for the insolvency. It is important to acknowledge from the start that all those involved in this project do so for the benefit of the whole community, and that in dealing with this matter, it is essential people be respectful with each other. The history of the company was outlined so far as possible with dated facts that were provided to Fr. Vivian over the past year. In presenting the facts, it is clear that fundamentals regarding the LEADER application process were not followed. It was also clear that those involved, both directors and contractor undertook the renovation of the hall for the benefit of the wider community and 3 directors exposed themselves financially by providing personal monies to cover fundraising requirements and undertaking to personal guarantee the required bridging loan to complete work on the center. Unfortunately, at the conclusion of the renovations, monies were still owed to the contractor by Shrule Glencorrib Development Company. It was stated that the new committee/company could not directly be involved in this matter as to do so would imply the new committee/company are accepting responsibility for any monies owned as the issue of insolvency is a matter for the directors and contractor to resolve & the community will be supportive to directors & contractor in resolving this matter.

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 Naughton Margaret Mohology 07/07/ Shrule Carroll John Longhill 08/07/ Donaghpatrick Murphy John Joe Ramolin 08/07/ Shrule Cawley Ellen Shrule 09/07/ Shrule Martyn Paddy Shrule 09/07/ Shrule Kavanagh Michael Shrule 10/07/ Shrule McDonnell Carmel Ramolin 10/07/ Shrule Murphy James Brodella 11/07/ Shrule Cawley Brigid Shrule 11/07/ Shrule Moughan Margaret Cahernabruck 11/07/ Shrule Myers Winnie ex Westport 11/07/ Shrule Burke Rita Cloonbanane 11/07/ Shrule Kavanagh Mrs. Shrule 12/07/ Shrule Martyn John Shrule 13/07/ Shrule Madden Bridie Brodella 13/07/ Shrule Craddock Michael Shrule 14/07/ Shrule Conroy Sabina Badgerfort 14/07/ Shrule Dooley Patrick Boherbee 14/07/ Shrule Payne John Dalgan 14/07/ 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 Moughan Margaret New Ballynalty 07/07/ Moyne Byrne Brigid Mary Tubbersharave 08/07/ Shrule Lynch Peter Gorthatubber 08/07/ Killursa Conneely Patrick Gortatubber 09/07/ Houndsman Naughton Michael Rostaff 09/07/ Moyne Burke Patrick Moyne 09/07/ Killursa O'Sullivan Francis Ballycurrin 09/07/ Killursa Byrne Thomas Woodpark 09/07/ Shrule Hennelly Annie Toorard 09/07/ Moyne Burke John Glencorrib 10/07/ Shrule Hennelly John Glencorrib 11/07/ Killursa Gannon Mary Boula 11/07/ Moyne Geraghty Mary Parks 12/07/ Ross Hughes Patrick Mochorra 13/07/ Shrule Daly John Glencorrib 13/07/ Donaghpatrick Biggins Michael Rostaff 14/07/1941 Moyne Canavan Patrick Gortbrack 14/07/ Killursa PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THE RECENTLY DECEASED: Gerard (Gerry) Varley, Castletown, Cross. Funeral Mass for Gerry took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cross on Wednesday last 4 th July. RIP Thomas J. (T.J) Keady, Ower. Funeral Mass for T.J. took place at St. Mary s Church, Claran on Thursday last 5 th July. RIP Christina Hanly (nee Murphy), Barna. (Sister of Paddy Murphy, Castletown) Funeral Mass for Christina took place at the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna on Thursday last 5 th July. Mike McWalter Sudbury, MA, USA. (Brother of Paul McWalter, Ballyhenry) Funeral Mass for Mike took place at St. Anselm Church, Sudbury, MA on Tuesday last 3 rd July. RIP. Sean Connolly, Davros, Hollymount. Funeral Mass for Sean took place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort on Thursday last 5 th July. RIP SHRULE/GLENCORRIB GAA LOTTO 02/07/18: No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn: 02 18, 14 & 30. Lucky Dip 25: Annual: Alan Craddock, Dalgan. Spot: Margaret Steed, Shrule & John Murphy, Moyne. Online: Anne Marie Mahon, Corofin. Next draw: Mon 9 th July SHRULE PARISH is committed to the protection of all children/young people.

4 HEAVEN I was shocked, confused, bewildered, As I entered heaven s door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its décor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp, The thieves, the liars, the sinners, The alcoholics and the trash. There stood the kid from the seventh grade Who swiped my lunch money twice, Next to him was my old neighbour Who never said anything nice. Herb, who I always thought Was rotting away in hell, Was sitting pretty on cloud nine, Looking incredibly well. I nudged Jesus, What s the deal? I would love to hear your take. How d all these sinners get up here? God must have made a mistake. And why s everyone so quiet, So sombre give me a clue Hush, child, He said, they re all in shock, No-one thought they d be seeing you! JUDGE NOT TEN THINGS GOD WON'T ASK God won't ask what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how carefully you drove and many people you drove who didn't have transportation. 2...God won't ask the square footage of your house. He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home. 3...God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet. He'll ask how many you helped to clothe. 4...God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it. 5...God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability. 6...God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend. 7...God won't ask in what neighbourhood you lived. He'll ask how you treated your neighbours. 8...God won't ask about the colour of your skin. He'll ask about the content of your character. 9...God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven God won't ask what you achieved. Just did you do your Best! SHRULE VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT ANNUAL ENVELOPE COLLECTION: The past year has been a busy year for our committee with a lot of improvements made throughout the village and you will agree that the village looks in splendid condition at present. From the erection of Christmas lights, enhancement of the pound area, installation of hanging baskets on bridge, additional flower boxes, in addition to everyday ongoing maintenance and planting, improvements have been made throughout the village. All of above costs money and as we do not receive any monies from our local authority we depend on the goodwill and generosity of our local community to help maintain our village. To help us achieve our plans we are seeking a voluntary donation if one so wishes. Envelopes will be distributed by our volunteers to households in the area in the coming weeks. If you would like to give a donation the envelope can be returned to Shrule PO or directly to any committee member. Again thanks for your support to date which is greatly appreciated. SHRULE VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT: As judging in the National Tidy Towns Competition has now started the ongoing works continue in Shrule Village as usual each Tuesday. Next Tuesday evening July 10 th the plan is to tackle the Dalgan Road, to get this approach road tidied up all the way down as far as the Community Pitch. We need as many helpers as possible with strimmers especially to cut back some long grass and briars - a hoe and sweeping brush will also be most welcome. If anyone can help out please meet at Shrule Community Centre at 7pm on Tuesday evening. Many hands make light work. Thank you. BORD NA N-ÓG UPDATE: Like Mayo this week, our U14s had their interest ended in the championship by a strong Bonniconlon side on Thursday evening. Our U12s also unfortunately suffered defeat on Friday night. With the holidays and fine weather we continue to be impressed by the numbers attending training on Wednesday evenings. The level of interest promises a bright future. Again we are also appreciative of the sacrifices made by parents and guardians. Log on to to keep up to date with upcoming fixtures and results etc. Brian Joyce ( ) Irish Heart Foundation: Mobile Health TACU Thurs 12 th July, 10am 2pm. More details online.

5 TACÚ RESOURCE CENTRE BALLINROBE : The Irish Heart Foundation is delighted to be able bring the mobile health unit to TACU on Thursday 12 th July, 10am 2pm. On the day we will have two nurses available on the mobile health unit to provide free Blood Pressure Checks & heart health information. The 1 to 1 advice offered by the nurse is a vital part of this check. Each person receives a personal record card with their results and in the event of any abnormal results is advised to follow up with their GP. High blood pressure which is a major cause of stroke & heart attack is one of the most prevalent risk factors in the population and one which once identified is manageable, thereby reducing risk. HOLIDAY TIME: SUNNY DAYS #FreetobeMe Summer We welcome all visitors to SUMMER CAMP Camps for 5 th & 6 th Class our parish. We hope that has started in or for those entering you have an enjoyable stay Glencorrib. 10am Secondary School. A fun with us and return home to 3pm. Fun filled positive mental health safely, refreshed and Summer Camp running throughout camp for preteens to revitalised. the summer for ages Book build self esteem, To all those going away for from 2 days or longer if you require. resilience and inner their holidays, we hope that Lots of activity and fun packed in. strength. Booking is you travel safely, have an Full day care also available 10am to essential. Maple Youth enjoyable experience and 6pm. All facilities are open to all Centre, Ballinrobe 9 th return home rested and children regardless to what school 13 th July. Elaine 085 refreshed. they are attending for more details. TACÚ FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE BALLINROBE : The Irish Heart Foundation is delighted to be able bring the mobile health unit to TACU on Thursday 12 th July, 10am 2pm. On the day we will have two nurses available on the mobile health unit to provide free Blood Pressure Checks and heart health information. The one-to-one advice offered by the nurse is a vital part of this check. Each person receives a personal record card with their results and in the event of any abnormal results is advised to follow up with their GP. High blood pressure which is a major cause of stroke and heart attack is one of the most prevalent risk factors in the population and one which once identified is manageable, thereby reducing risk. A blood pressure check is a simple, quick and non-invasive test that could prove life-saving. Do you have a smart phone or tablet? Are you feeling not so smart? We have the person here for you to help you out. Learn how to set it up, download apps, take photos, learn how to use what s app and viber, plus so much more... Tacú for a time to come in... Art Classes for Teens and Adults. Fridays 2-4 pm in Tacú. Tacú. Numbers are limited. Adult Art Classes 7pm- oil based. Beginner & advanced. Sean KILMAINE WALKWAY is now officially opened. We have a walking group on Monday & 8pm in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership. All are welcome to join with us and get active in this lovely sunny weather. Check us out on facebook. Kilmaine Walkway BALLINROBE MENS SHED: Horticulture workshops 14 th, 16 th, 21 st & 23 rd August 10am to 12.30pm at the Men s Shed, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe. Share your talent and learn new skills on how to grow plants, vegetables, fruits and composting skills in a friendly place. Orla / Grace on for details.

6 SUMMER ART CAMP WITH ARTIST AND QUALIFIED TEACHER JAANY FROM ART HUB, FOR 7-12 YEAR OLDS: St Fursa's Hall, Headford. Camp runs from Monday 6th August - Friday 10th August 10am-2pm. All Specialist Art resources provided. Registration & payment evenings in Joyce's Cafe at the front entrance, between 5-7pm Tues 10 th & Wed 11 th July. Everyone welcome! Bring a packed lunch and have sun cream on if appropriate on the day of the camp. Learn new techniques, have fun and make amazing art and new friends! Felting, drawing, painting, printing, oil pastels, watercolours, chalks. Still life, abstract art, famous artists, landscapes and seascapes...etc. Weekly rate 140, discounts for siblings or choose single days - Daily rate 30, discounts for siblings art.hub.ox@gmail.com JUST A THOUGHT: HELPLESS WOMAN AND THE DOCTOR WHO DOESN T BELIEVE IN GOD: Dr. Abraham, a well-known cancer specialist, was once on his way to an important conference in another city where he was going to receive an award in the field of medical research. He was excited about the award and so boarded a plane to the venue. However, two hours after the plane took off, it made an emergency landing at the nearest airport due to a technical problem. Afraid that he would not make it in time to the conference, he immediately went to the reception to make enquiries. He found out that he would have to wait ten hours for the next flight to his destination! He rented a car and drove himself to the conference city which was four hours away. Soon after he left, the weather changed and a heavy storm began. The downpour made it difficult for him to see so he missed a turn he was supposed to take. Driving in the heavy rain on a deserted road, feeling hungry and tired, he frantically began to look for any sign of civilization. He came across a small tattered house and knocked on the door. A beautiful lady opened the door. He explained his situation and wanted to use the lady s telephone but she had no telephone. She however asked him to come inside and wait till the weather improved. The doctor who was hungry and exhausted accepted the offer. The lady offered him something to eat and drink. She asked him to join her in prayers but he declined. According to him, he believed in hard work, not in prayers! Sitting at the table and sipping his tea, the doctor watched the woman pray many times beside a baby s crib. Feeling that the woman might be in need of help, the doctor asked her what exactly she needed from God and asked if God ever listened to her prayers. When he inquired of the child in the crib, the woman explained that her son was down with cancer. And they had been advised to see a doctor named Abraham who could cure him but she did not have enough money to afford his fees. She said that God had not yet answered her prayers but said that God would create some way out one day. She added that she would not allow her fears to overcome her faith! Stunned and speechless, Dr. Abraham began to weep! He was forced to say out loud, GOD IS GREAT and recollected to the woman, all the sequence of bad events: malfunction on the plane, a thunderstorm and how he lost his way. All of which had happened because God answers prayers, wanted to give him a chance to come out of his bondage of materialistic career pursuit and give some time to a poor, helpless woman who had nothing but rich prayers! Oh! What a God! God may not answer your prayers YOUR WAY but he will always answer HIS way. Behind the scenes, he will move men, the weather, events, circumstances, etc. in order to work out the best for you! Do not stop trusting! Do not stop hoping! God is busy planning your dancing this year! Hold on! Hold out! Look up daily!

7 A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR My mind is like my internet browser. At least 19 open tabs. 3 of them frozen. And I have no clue where the music is coming from. *** QUOTE: Always borrow money from a pessimist as he won t expect it back. *** PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER all those in hospital and all those waiting for tests or operations, all those undergoing tests, procedures and operations and those awaiting test results. Lord Jesus, friend of the sick, console those who are unwell, restore them to health and bless all who are with them.