Islandeady-Glenisland Parish Newsletter

St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady and the Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland.

Priest: Fr Chris Brennan T 094-9024125 M 087 1962674 Email: islandeadyadm@gmail.com Newsletter: Liam Keaveney Mob: (087) 1361895 Email: liamkeaveney84@gmail.com Websites: islandeady.ie / glenislandnewsflash.ie / mayo.ie / tuamarchdiocese.org

Weekend Mass Times: Glenisland Church SAT 7 pm & Islandeady Church SUN 11am. Remembering in our Masses this week:

RIP – Eithne Sammon (née Joyce) Lecanvey, late wife of Brendan Sammon, Islandeady.

Pobal Dé – People of God ministering / helping in CHURCH next week: Music in our Churches: Gl. – Anne & Choir / Is. – Nicola & Brendan.

Min of Word: (20th SUN of the Yr. P314) Gl. – Caroline / Is. – Breege Joyce.

Min of Euch: Gl. – T. Walsh, S McLoughlin / Is. A. McCormack, E.McDonagh, M.Moylette.

Mass Servers: Gl. - SAT 19th: Cornanool NS. / Is. – SUN 20th: Team 1.

The Church Gate collection This Tuesday Aug 15th will be held in Islandeady/Glenisland in aid of St. Josephs Young Priests Society. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Islandeady GAA Lotto this SUN 13th Aug at 8:30pm in the Halfway. Jackpot is €2,200.

Marian Movement praying for Priest’s every Sun Night at 7pm in Glenisland Church.

Folk Group practices every Tues Night at 8pm in Islandeady Church. Everyone Welcome.

A rural transport scheme is still available to the Islandeady community. Anyone wishing to participate in the service should contact the following number 094 90 47571 to book a seat.

This Tuesday 15th Aug is the Feast Day of The Assumption – A Holy Day of Obligation. This weekend’s Readers (P723) & Min. of Eucharist be kindly available for mass on Tues.

Happy 21st Birthday to Séan Tunney, a former Organist in Islandeady Church!

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – (Adoration Times in our Parish) Glenisland: Monday & Wednesday 7-8pm

Islandeady: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7-8pm & Thursday 8-9pm

If any Parishioner is in Hospital or in one of the local Nursing Homes & would like a visit from Fr. Chris, please call 087 1962674 or the Office 094 90 24125. Also, if any Parishioner in the Islandeady/Glenisland area is Sick or Housebound and would like to be visited by Fr. Chris on his First Friday visits, please contact him on 087 1962674 or the Parish Office on 094 90 24125.

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Please join us for 9 days of Reflection & Prayer for the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock starting Tomorrow Mon 14th and running until next Tues 22nd Aug. Ceremonies take place daily at 3pm & 8:30pm with daily guest speakers & workshops. On Mon 21st the World Meeting of Families 2018 Programme will be launched. Everybody is Welcome.

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A Vigil walk will take place on the early morning of This Tuesday 15th of August, starting from the Blessed Well in Balla (Square) at 1.30 am following the way-marked Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, to arrive at the Apparition Chapel at Knock for Mass at 6am. Registration fee €5 covering cost of return bus. Contact Number: 087 9947842 or 094 93 65025.

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A group of people from the Islandeady-Glenisland Parish are taking part in this year’s ‘Relay for Life’ fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. It is an indoor event in the Breaffy Arena on the 23rd-24th Sep where team members walk around a track over a 24 hour period; there is no age/fitness level restriction. We aim to have members of our team on the track at all times over the 24 hours. If you would like to take part or get involved please contact Lorraine on 087- 2814776. You can also find more details on Facebook - RelayForLifeCastlebar.

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‘Rich Man Poor Man’ will coincide with Heritage Week at Jacks Cottage next Sun 20th Aug starting at 2:30pm. There will be a Heritage Talk & video presentation followed by light refreshments. At 4pm there will be a walk & talk at Rahins Woods taking in subjects like Browne’s Old House & the newly refurbished Obelisk. Everybody Welcome.

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Grandparents National Annual Pilgrimage September 10th 2017, Knock Shrine 2.30p.m. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin - Ballina School Choir - Dana sings 'Our Lady of Knock'

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St. Pauls University, Ottawa in collaboration with St. Patricks College, Maynooth is offering the Licentiate in Canon Law & Joint Civil Masters in Canon Law, which is a 4 year distant learning course. Open to members of the Laity, Deacons & Priests. For further info please see the Church Notice Board or contact the Pontifical University Office, St Patricks College Maynooth Co. Kildare 00353 17083600 or email admissions@spcm.ie

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Knock Counselling Centre Autumn/Winter Programme of Workshops is now available. Courses include: Relationships/Emotional Wellness/Enneagram Part 1/Anger Management. Booking essential 094 93 75032 or email counsellingteam@knockshrine.ie

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Good Luck to all students in the Islandeady/Glenisland Parish receiving their Leaving Cert results this week. Also, there is an Exams 2017 Helpline: 1800-265-165.

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Over 1,000 people attended last weekend’s Cemetery masses in Islandeady & Glenisland. Thanks to EVERYONE who helped in any small way, especially those who prayed for no rain!!

Did you graduate from Mary Immaculate College in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012? MIC is welcoming back its Alumni on Saturday 7 October

2017 from 1.30pm - 5pm.This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends & reacquaint yourself with the College. If you wish to attend, please inform us in advance: alumni@mic.ul.ie & put "Class Reunion" in the subject line. For more details www.friends.mic.ie

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Handel’s Messiah

will be performed at Knock Basilica on Sat 18th Nov at 7:30pm in conjunction with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn together with Our Lady’s Choral Society, Cór Mhaigh Eo & Ballina Chamber Choir. Tickets available now at www.knockmessiah.com & Downtown Records in Castlebar & Westport.

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