Sunday 23rd September 2018

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1 MAYOBRIDGE PARISH BULLETIN Sunday 23rd September 2018 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Son of Man will be delivered. If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself servant of all Mark When I am merciful, I am a true child of the Father, because the Father is merciful Pope Francis tweet September 2018

2 Sunday 23 rd September 2018 TWENTY-FIFTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ( ) (Sunday Readings Cycle B Weekday Cycle 1) PLEASE NOTE Due to the new Data Protection Regulations in our hospitals, a patient list will no longer be made available to the Priests. In light of this could you please let us know if you have someone in hospital to be visited by contacting Fr Desmond Mooney: or Fr Tom: If you get the answering machine, please give the Name of the person, the Hospital and if possible the Ward number. PARISH OFFICE - Open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm For Anniversaries, Marriages or Baptisms phone WEBSITE ADDRESS Bulletin News to Daniel Morgan or danielmorgan876@gmail.com by Wednesday evening Information for parish website to website@mayobridgeparish.com Parish website and webcam now functioning for the sick and housebound and for those who live far from home AL-NON FAMILY GROUP THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL address is: mayoparishpc@gmail.com should a parishioner or visitor to the Parish wish to contact them SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN - Designated person for Dromore Diocese: Patricia Carville Action on Elder Abuse Northern Ireland Freephone helpline Parish Hall - to book contact Thomas Gallagher RECENTLY DECEASED - We pray for the happy repose of the soul of Martin Flynn, 8 Hillside, Chapel Hill, who was interred during the week. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your support of the Parish for last week Sunday 16 th September DAY/DATE TIME ANNIVERSARIES Sat 22 nd Sept 6.00pm Edward & Margaret Butterfield, The Village: Patrick & Bridget Rooney, Ballyvalley Road: Dot & Peter Connolly, St Anne s Park: Martina McNamee, Lisbane Park Sun 23 rd Sept 11.15am Hugh & Mary Rooney, Carnmeen: John, Lily & Gerry Quinn & Rose McGrath, Aughnagun: Pat & Maggie Garvey, Aughnagun Mon 24 th Sept 9.30am Tues 25 th Sept 9.30am Mass in Burren Wed 26 th Sept Fri 28 th Sept 7.30pm 9.30am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion in Convent Chapel Mass in Burren 7.00pm Sat 29 th Sept 6.00pm Dan Doyle, Coyle s Hill: Eugene Morgan, Tamnaharry Hill Sun 30 th Sept 11.15am Sheila Fitzpatrick, Aughnagun Road: Owen & Mary McStay, Coyle s Hill

3 SAINT ANNE S OIL AND CORD can be obtained from Mrs Lily Gribben, Tel CONVENT CHAPEL is open each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (MAYOBRIDGE) For anyone wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation please feel free to call into the Sacristy before 7.30pm Mass on Wednesday evenings. PARISH ROTA SEPTEMBER 2018 Volunteers, if you are unsure, please contact the Parish Office for details or website for historical information SMA Novena to St Therese of The Child Jesus. TODAY Sunday 23 rd September to Monday 1 st October. 10AM and 7PM at Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre. THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS The Third Order will resume after the summer break on Monday 24 th September 2018 (a little later in the month than usual) at 7.30 pm in the Convent Chapel. All are welcome. SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS SESSION will be held next Wednesday 26 th September in the Convent at 8.00pm for those who have yet to attend an Awareness Session or those who wish to take up a voluntary role in the parish. Please note all volunteers interested in joining any ministry must attend an Awareness Session KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBANUS Newry & South Armagh - TRIDUUM OF ST PIO (PADRE PIO) concludes this Sunday 23rd September, The Feast of St Pio with Celebration of Mass at 3.00pm at St Pioʼs Shrine, Mass Rock, Ballyholland. All welcome. ANAM CARA ARMAGH - the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday 26th September at 7:30pm in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday 25th September or call SOLITUDE SATURDAY 29 TH SEPTEMBER An opportunity to refresh body, mind and spirit in the beautiful setting of Saint Clare s Convent, Glenvale. The day begins with Mass at 9.30am followed by tea/coffee and scones served in the parlour. At 10.30am we move in to the Assisi room for some input from the Sisters followed by some time for quiet reflection and solitude in the stillness of the convent grounds. A light lunch is served at 12.30pm followed by an afternoon session at 1.30pm and some more time for private reflection. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Chapel for the duration of the day. The retreat ends at 3.30pm. If you are interested in booking a place contact the Sisters Suggested donation HEALING WORKSHOP with Fr Jim Cogley will be held on Friday 5th Oct from 7.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday 6th Oct from 10.00am to 1.00pm in Newry Conference Centre, The Mall. For more information and to book a place contact shauneen7@gmail.com or COASTAL ROSARY - Following the passing of the referendum removing the protection for unborn babies in Ireland we ask you to come and pray the Rosary on the Coasts of Ireland on October 7th, 2018, for the protection of unborn babies & for the strengthening of the Catholic Faith here. Sign up to a location in Ireland.

4 CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE Southern Area Would you like to train as a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer. Apply now for the 2018 Awareness in Bereavement Care Training Course. Course cost: 200, interview on Saturday 29th September. Applications are available by either phoning or ing. Application deadline is 25th September Telephone: or crusenewry@googl .com MAYOBRIDGE CAMOGS play in the ULSTER SEMI-FINAL TODAY Sunday 23 rd September at 2.30pm in MAYOBRIDGE in the Junior B section of Bridie McMeanin Shield. Their opponents are Naomh Treasa, Dungannon, Co Tyrone. Please show your support. CONGRATULATIONS to Mayobridge footballers who last weekend won 2 titles namely the Reserve Football Championship and the Premier Reserve Football Championship. CONGRATULATIONS to the Down Masters Gaelic over 40s team who won the All- Ireland title recently, especially Mayobridge members Martin Sherry, Paul Rooney, Kevin Coulter, Eoin Woods and David Clyde. Well done to Eoin who was named man of the match. WARRENPOINT COMHALTAS - Registration/Information evening...wednesday 27 th September in St. Peters GAA Club, Warrenpoint from 7pm to 8.30pm. Classes begin Wednesday 4th October, St Marks High School from 7pm to 8.30pm. SAVAL LOURDES FUNDRAISER SUNDAY 14 TH OCTOBER 2018 OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE HEALTH - The National Osteoporosis Society is holding a FREE Information and Networking Event in the Mourne Country Hotel on 11th October 2018 from 7pm to 9pm. All people affected by Osteoporosis are invited to attend but please note as this is a FREE event places are limited and allocated on a first come first serve basis - to reserve your place please phone / text Edel on or on e.rogan@nos.org.uk Jolly Tots Parent & Toddler Group - Friday at 10am 12pm in the Community Centre (during school term time). Cost is 3. A fun morning with an activity, music and healthy snacks. Come along to meet new people, have a chat and a nice cuppa. RAINBOWS IRELAND provides group support for children experiencing grief and loss following a bereavement, parental separation and relationship breakdown. The nine-week programme supports the rebuilding of self-esteem, trust, confidence and resilience. Rainbows Programme Commencing 3rd October For registration and further information contact: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk. Tel: ADOPTION - Family Care Adoption Services is presently seeking to recruit adoptive families for babies and young children. For a free information pack please contact us at: Telephone: Monday to Friday 9 5 p.m. anne.ohagan@familycaresociety.org Website:

5 ACTION CANCER BIG BUS will be at St Patrick s Church, Drumgath on Saturday 17 th November and Saval GAC, Coalpit Road on Saturday 24 th November. Appointments run from 9.30am. To book online or and selecting Option 1 SOUTHERN AREA HOSPICE: BLING BINGO POSH BINGO ENTERTAINMENT PRIZES FASHION SHOW - SUNDAY 18 TH NOVEMBER AT 2PM IN CANAL COURT As part of Suicide prevention, there is excellent support for anyone who needs it, namely LIFELINE /7, SAMARITANS freephone /7, PIPS , etc for further information see RURAL CAPITAL MICRO GRANT SCHEME 2018 opened on Monday 10th September 2018 and closing on Friday 5th October 2018 at 4.00pm. The aim of the programme is to tackle rural poverty and social isolation in the heart of the community through groups like yours. Previously funded items have included, tables and chairs, crockery and kitchenware, dishwasher, new windows, cavity wall insulation, security doors, bowling mats, boxing mats, computers and laptops, printers, projector and screen, large TV monitor screen, installation of safety equipment to child play area, new flooring and much more. For groups in Ards & North Down Borough Council area, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, and Lisburn and Castlereagh area, County Down Rural Community Network is delivering this Scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Please contact us for an application pack. Contact details below: Tel: Downpatrick Office info@countydownrcn.com Visit our website to download an application and guidance pack. DEFIBRILLATORS there are 6 defibrillators available in the Mayobridge local community area and are positioned as follows: 1 - CHURCH VESTRY on right hand side window sill 2 - EUROSPAR SHOP beside exterior ATM machine 3 - YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE in the lounge area 4 - SOCIAL CLUB at exterior front door 5 GORMANS BAR on front wall of building 6 - SCHOOL in reception area

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8 Promoting Good Dementia Care Carer Education & Support Programme 2018 (There is no charge for attending this course) Where: When: Kilmorey Arms Hotel Greencastle Road Kilkeel Tuesday Evenings, 7pm 8.30pm, for 4 weeks 4 th September 2018 Member of Memory Services- Medical Overview of Dementia Dementia Navigator SHSCT Stephanie McGrory over 65 s Supporting you to live well with memory problems Housing Executive - Paula Keenan Advice & practical support to help you to live independently in your Housing Executive hom 11 September 2018 Locality Manager Memory Services N&M - Bernie Collins Overview of Memory Services Dementia Support Worker, Alzheimer s Society-Pauline Murphy An overview of services available in the local area to people with dementia and their carers 18 th September 2018 Jacqueline Monaghan Social Worker Memory Services N&M- Guidance & Information on Respite & Paying for Care in a Residential/Nursing Home SHSCT Solicitor from McShane Solicitors Information and advice on legal matters including Enduring Power of Attorney and planning for the future (any date) Carerstrust Clare Forsythe Advise on personal wellbeing, benefits and support 25 th September 2018 Sandra Parke, Memory Service Nurse SHSCT Memory Team Behaviours that are Challenging Research Alzheimer s Society Kieran Hanna Updates and developments in Research If you have any questions or require more information please contact Pauline Murphy, Dementia Support Worker on Everyone Welcome.

9 Anxiety, Depression, OCD & Bipolar Support Recovery Method for Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, OCD and Panic: Weekly meeting for Anxiety, Depression, OCD & Bipolar. Every Wednesday evening at 7pm at Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket, Newry, BT35 8BG. Charity service. No charge.

10 RETURN OF ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA RELIC The Relic returned to the Cathedral on Friday 11th August, the Feast of St Clare The remarkable woman who would be known as Mother Theresa began life named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, she was the youngest child born to Nikola and Drane Bojaxhiu, receiving her First Communion at the age of five, she was confirmed in November Her father died while she was only eight years old leaving her family in financial straits. Gonxha's religious formation was assisted by the vibrant Jesuit parish of the Sacred Heart in which she was very involved as a youth. Subsequently moved to pursue missionary work, Gonxha left her home in September 1928 at the age of 18 to join the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as the Sisters of Loreto, in Ireland. She received the name Sister Mary Teresa after St Therese of Lisieux. In December of 1929, she departed for her first trip to India, arriving in Calcutta. After making her First Profession of Vows in May 1931, Sister Teresa was assigned to the Loreto Entally community in Calcutta and taught at St. Mary's School for girls. Sister Teresa made her Final Profession of Vows, On May 24, 1937, becoming, as she said, the "spouse of Jesus" for "all eternity." From that time on she was called Mother Teresa.

11 She continued teaching at St. Mary's and in 1944 became the school's principal. Mother Teresa's twenty years in Loreto were filled with profound happiness. Noted for her charity, unselfishness and courage, her capacity for hard work and a natural talent for organization, she lived out her consecration to Jesus, in the midst of her companions, with fidelity and joy. It was on September 10, 1946 during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling for her annual retreat, Mother Teresa received her "inspiration, her call within a call." On that day, in a way she would never explain, Jesus' thirst for love and for souls took hold of her heart and the desire to satiate His thirst became the driving force of her life. By means of interior locutions and visions, Jesus revealed to her the desire of His heart for "victims of love" who would "radiate His love on souls." "Come be My light, He begged her. "I cannot go alone." Jesus revealed His pain at the neglect of the poor, His sorrow at their ignorance of Him and His longing for their love. He asked Mother Teresa to establish a religious community, Missionaries of Charity, dedicated to the service of the poorest of the poor. Nearly two years of testing and discernment passed before Mother Teresa received permission to begin. On August 17, 1948, she dressed for the first time in a white, bluebordered sari and passed through the gates of her beloved Loreto convent to enter the world of the poor. After a short course with the Medical Mission Sisters in Patna, Mother Teresa returned to Calcutta and found temporary lodging with the Little Sisters of the Poor. On December 21, she went for the first time to the slums. She visited families, washed the sores of some children, cared for an old man lying sick on the road and nursed a woman dying of hunger and tuberculosis. She started each day with communion then went out, rosary in her hand, to find and serve Him amongst "the unwanted, the unloved, the uncared for." After some months, she was joined, one by one, by her former students. On October 7, 1950, the new congregation of the Missionaries of Charity was officially established in the Archdiocese of Calcutta. By the early 1960s, Mother Teresa began to send her Sisters to other parts of India. The Decree of Praise granted to the Congregation by Pope Paul VI in February 1965 encouraged her to open a house in

12 Venezuela. It was soon followed by foundations in Rome and Tanzania and, eventually, on every continent. Starting in 1980 and continuing through the 1990s, Mother Teresa opened houses in almost all of the communist countries, including the former Soviet Union, Albania and Cuba. In order to respond better to both the physical and spiritual needs of the poor, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity Brothers in 1963, in 1976 the contemplative branch of the Sisters, in 1979 the Contemplative Brothers, and in 1984 the Missionaries of Charity Fathers. Mother Theresa's inspiration was not limited to those with religious vocations. She formed the Co-Workers of Mother Teresa and the Sick and Suffering Co-Workers, people of many faiths and nationalities with who she shared her spirit of prayer, simplicity, sacrifice and her apostolate of humble works of love. This spirit later inspired the Lay Missionaries of Charity. In answer to the requests of many priests, in 1981 Mother Teresa also began the Corpus Christi Movement for Priests as a "little way of holiness" for those who desire to share in her charisma and spirit. During the years of rapid growth the world began to turn its eyes towards Mother Teresa and the work she had started. Numerous awards, beginning with the Indian Padmashri Award in 1962 and notably the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, honored her work, while an increasingly interested media began to follow her activities. She received both prizes and attention 'for the glory of God and in the name of the poor." There was a heroic side of this great woman that was revealed only after her death. Hidden from all eyes, even from those closest to her, was her interior life marked by an experience of a deep, painful and abiding feeling of being separated from God, even rejected by Him, along with an ever increasing longing for His love. She called her inner experience, the darkness. The "painful night" of her soul, which began around the time she started her work for the poor and continued to the end of her life, led Mother Teresa to an ever more profound union with God. Through the darkness she mystically participated in the thirst of Jesus, in His painful and burning longing for love, and she shared in the interior desolation of the poor.

13 In spite of increasingly severe health problems towards the end of her life, Mother Teresa continued to govern her Society and respond to the needs of the poor and the Church. By 1997, Mother Teresa's Sisters numbered nearly 4,000 members and were established in 610 foundations in 123 countries of the world. In March 1997 she blessed her newly-elected successor as Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity and then made one more trip abroad. After meeting Pope John Paul II for the last time, she returned to Calcutta and spent her final weeks receiving visitors and instructing her Sisters. On September 5, Mother Teresa's earthly life came to an end. She was given the honor of a state funeral by the Government of India and her body was buried in the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity. Her tomb quickly became a place of pilgrimage and prayer for people of all faiths, rich and poor alike. Mother Teresa left a testament of unshakable faith, invincible hope and extraordinary charity. Her response to Jesus' plea, "Come be My light," made her a Missionary of Charity, a "mother to the poor," a symbol of compassion to the world, and a living witness to the thirsting love of God. As a testament to her most remarkable life, Pope John Paul II permitted the opening of her Cause of Canonization. On December 20, 2002 he approved the decrees of her heroic virtues and miracles. Mother Teresa was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 19, On the occasion of her beatification, the Missionaries of Charity issued the following statement: "We, the Missionaries of Charity, give thanks and praise to God that our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, has officially recognized the holiness of our mother, Mother Teresa, and approved the miracle obtained through her intercession. We are filled with joy in anticipation of the Beatification that will take place in Rome on Mission Sunday, 19 October 2003, the closest Sunday to the 25th anniversary of the Holy Father's Pontificate and the end of the Year of the Rosary.

14 "Today, after three and a half years of investigation and study, the Church confirms that Mother heroically lived the Christian life and that God has lifted her up as both a model of holiness and an intercessor for all. "Mother is a symbol of love and compassion. When Mother was with us, we were witnesses to her shining example of all the Christian virtues. Her life of loving service to the poor has inspired many to follow the same path. Her witness and message are cherished by those of every religion as a sign that "God still loves the world today." For the past five years since Mother's death, people have sought her help and have experienced God's love for them through her prayers. Every day, pilgrims from India and around the world come to pray at her tomb and many more follow her example of humble service of love to the most needy, beginning in their own families. Mother often said, 'Holiness is not the luxury of the few, it is a simple duty for each one of us. May her example help us to strive for holiness: to love God, to respect and love every human person created by God in His own image and in whom He dwells, and to care for our poor and suffering brethren. May all the sick, the suffering, and those who seek God's help find a friend and intercessor in Mother. Following her beatification, a long wait for a second miracle then followed. On December 17, 2015 Pope Francis announced a second miracle had been attributed to the intercession of Mother Teresa. The miracle involved a Brazilian man who was afflicted with tumors who was miraculously cured. This cleared the way for Mother Teresa's canonization. Mother Teresa was canonized on September 4, 2016 by Pope Francis.