St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey
The Baptism of the Lord 10th January 2010............... www.carracastle.com
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, frmquinn@carracastle.com


Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day.. 8.00 Carracastle:.. Simon McManus, Glosh, Months Mind
Sunday..10.00 Rooskey:....... Regan & Galvin Families, Derrikinlough
Sunday..11.30 Carracastle:.. For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday..10.00 Carracastle:.. No Mass
Tuesday.10.00 Carracastle:.. No Mass
Wednes..10.00 Rooskey:...... No Mass
Thurs.... 10.00 Carracastle:..John Phillips, his sister Una Deadman 1st Anniv.
...............................................their parents Michael & Ann, brothers Michael, ............................................................................................../Tony & Paddy
Friday ..... 7.00 Rooskey:..... No Mass
Sat/day...10.00 Carracastle: Liam Coleman, Calva
Sat/day.... 8.00 Carracastle: John Gallagher (Sonny Shoemaker), Cloonfane & ................................................................................................../wife Mary Kate.
Sunday.. 10.00 Rooskey:..... Margaret Deignan, 15/1/ 1999, husband Patrick, ............................................................./Son Johnny, Grandson Damien, Srah
Sunday.. 11.30 Carracastle: For the Community, the Living & the Deceased

Your prayers please are requested for Lorraine Farrell Srah. Funeral arrangements later. Mrs. Josephine (Josie) Corrigan, Cullaherine, Ballaghaderreen who died in Roscommon County Hospital on January 1st, pre-deceased by her husband Michael Jan. 9th 2004. Sympathy to her son Patrick, Palmfield, daughter-in-law Bernie & Grandchildren Lisa, Jason, Michael and Patrick; Bridget Mary Casey Zub who died in London formerly Rooskey; Margaret Cooke, Palmfield Anniv. 10th Jan. and her husband John; Catherine Babs Owens 13.01.00 & husb. Juney, Gowel; Jim Henry, Cloonfane, 13.1.'05, parents Thomas & Mary & brother Thomas; John 'Boss' Clossick, Cloonfane & Charlestown, 1st Anniv. 6th Jan.; Diane Benson, Rooskey & Manchester 12.01.08; Mary Vesey, Barroe, 16.01.97; Nora Egan, Palmfield, 16.01.96.

Feastdays: Wed. 13th. St. Hilary, 315-367, bishop and doctor of the Church
Fri. 15th. St. Ita of Killesady, Limerick. Sat. 16th. St. Fursa, abbot & missionary.

Readers & Servers for next Sunday Jan. 17th, The Second Sunday in Ordinary time
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: The Gallagher Family
.............................................Servers: Shane Fleming & Aidan Morrisroe
.....................Sunday 11.30: Reader: Stephanie Quinn
.............................................Servers: Brendan & Paul Vesey & Darren Williams
Rooskey:..... Sunday 10.00: Reader: Deignan Family
.............................................Se rvers: Shannon Flannery, Nuala & Leah Gallagher & ....................................................................................................../Kirby Hawksworth

The Rooskey Community party will now take place on Sat. 30th Jan. Mass at 8pm in Rooskey church followed by party in Bensons. Music by Kevin Henry. Large hamper and various other spot prizes to be raffled. All in the Community are welcome. The usual help would be greatly appreciated.

Senior Citizens Annual Party & Dinner will take place on Sunday 17th January 3pm – 6pm in the Community Centre. Admission €10. Please give names as soon as possible. Phone 094 9861036.

Primary and Post-Primary schools are closed from Monday to Wednesday. Decision on Tuesday regarding the rest of the week.

Foroige: No meeting until further notice

No Band practice until further notice

C itizens Information Centre. Mayo Citizens Information Service will hold an outreach on Wednesday January 13 th 2010 at The Cosgallen Office, The Enterprise Centre, Airport Road, Charlestown from 9.45am to 11.30am. The service is free and confidential and a wide range of areas are covered including Consumer Rights, Employment Rights, Social Welfare, Taxation and Disability Information. For further information contact Cosgallen CDP Charlestown on 094-9255070.

Widow’s Group. The next meeting of the Widow’s Group will be held on Monday January 18 th 2010 at 8pm in the Cosgallen office. For more information contact Cosgallen CDP on 094-9255070.

Highlights from the Irish Catholic- Rainbows – A problem shared is a childhood spared; Young Adults – Something to smile about; Indulgences; Extract from Murphy report; Carinal Daly – a tribute.

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
1. The people were searching and John pointed them in the direction of Jesus. On your life’s journey who have been the John the Baptist people for you, people who have pointed you in the right direction?
2. The Baptism of Jesus was a very special moment for him that affirmed him in his identity as Son of God and in his mission. Recall the experiences that affirmed you – either in your sense of who you are, or in relation to the direction you were taking in life.
3. The Baptism of Jesus marks a transition point in his life, and the start of his public ministry. Recall the transition points in your own life. Where did you see the grace of God at work in those times?
4. This experience of Jesus occurred when he was at prayer. What part has prayer played in opening you to being aware of God in your life? What part has prayer played in helping you through a transition point in your life?
John Byrne OSA