St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey
Thirty-Third Sunday 15th Nov. 2009 www.carracastle.com
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, frmquinn@carracastle.com
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Patrick & Martin O'Connor,Grandparents Eddie & NoraO'Connor, Patrick& Bridget Turner & Uncle Michael O'Connor
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Hubert Flannery 23/11/99, Parents Patrick & Mary Ellen, sister- Ellie Keenan 30/12/04, husband Tom 14/03/06, Cousin Kate
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For The Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday 10.00 Carracastle: Faithful Departed
Tuesday 10.00 Carracastle: Faithful Departed
Wednes. 10.00 Rooskey: Denny Hunt, Brackloonagh North 11/11/'68 & wife Mary 21/11/'99
Thurs. 10.00 Carracastle: Faithful Departed
Friday 7.00 Rooskey: Mary Kate Cunnane Months Mind Oct. 20th, Parents Patrick & Kate Derrikinlough
Sat/day 10.00 Carracastle: No Mass
Sat/day 8.00 Carracastle: Harry King, Palmfield & his wife Kathleen
Sunday 10.00 Rooskey: Kathleen Henry 22/11/08, husband Pat 08/09/01, Son Padraic15//1979, Thomas & Elizabeth Derrikinlough
Sunday 11.30 Carracastle: For The Community, the Living & the Deceased

Your prayers please for Billy Masterson who died in England brother of Val Masterson, Castlecolane. Catherine Duffy, Cloonlumney, 21.11.'01. Bea Regan, Castlecolane, 22.11.'01. James McDonagh, Srah, 20.11.'94.
P. J. Owens, Gowel & Sierra Leone, 20.11.' 84.

Readers & Servers for next Sunday Solemnty of Christ The King
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00: Reader: King Family
Servers: Fiona Doohan, Kerry Marie/ Edward Sweeney Sunday 11.30: Reader: Margaret Owens
Servers: Celene Parsons, Nicole Figg, Aidan Hopkins
Rooskey: Sunday 10.00: Reader: Anita Henry
Servers: Alan McGowan, Jason Gallagher Mark & Paul Towey

Mark 13:24-32 • Forever Friend
Bella: Hey Cian, what are you doing today?
Cian: Just hanging out, how about you Bells?
Bella: Know what, we were reading about the Gospel in school today and our teacher explained that Jesus was a ‘forever friend’ for each one of us.
Cian: ‘Forever friend’, that sounds like something my little sis would say!!
Bella: At first, I thought that too, but if you read this Gospel and really think about our relationship with Jesus, you begin to realise that He is forever and truly loves us for all time. It is great to feel this deep in your heart Cian.
Cian: Well when you say it like that I’m feeling good about that too. Where is that Gospel?
Make time for a chat with a good friend today!

Do this in memory 8pm mass Sat.Nov.21st Meeting for parents of the children receiving First Holy Communion in the parochial house on Tues. next Nov. 17th @ 8pm.

Christ The King: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 10 minutes at the end of Masses next weekend followed by Benediction.

Parish Pastor al Council meeting on Wednesday last agreed the following:
(a) to invite more parishioners to become involved in the various ministries by completing the slip of paper available this weekend and returning to the offertory collection baskets next weekend.
(b) to continue to look into the needs of those who live alone. If anyone living alone has any concerns regarding security at the moment and would like support in seeking help please feel free to contact the Parochial house at any time 094 9254301/0879082342.
(c) to celebrate the Season of Advent on Wednesday nights Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th .

The cry of the Earth– A Pastoral Reflection on Climate Change by The Irish Catholic Bishop's Conference is available at Church doors this weekend and also on www.catholicbishops.ie . It is an invitation to reflect on the challenges of climate change and the actions we can take to address its potentially negative consequences.

Help with Christmas bazaar ? Meeting on Tues. Nov. 17th at 9pm in hall to plan. Please let anyone else that you think maybe interested know about the meeting so they can attend also.

Advent Retreats on the Saturdays of Advent in the Fr. Peyton Centre, Attymass led by Fr. Steve Gibson, Spiritual Director. Days involve two talks, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, private prayer, confessions and conclude with Celebration of the Eucharist at 2.30pm. Cost is €22 inluding tea/scones on arrival & lunch.

Keep Fit in the Community Centre on Wednesdays from 8 – 9pm with Mary Doherty.

PARENT/CARER & TODDLER GROUP meet every Thur. 10.30-12.30 in the After-School Room at the Childcare Centre. Children welcome from newborn upwards with an adult - child 2 euro/family 3 euro. Come along for a lovely time playing and making friends! 086 8726277

A Moment in Time a book on the history of Kilbeagh Parish over the past 150 years is in recognition of the establishment of St James Church, Charlestown in 1858. The book will be launched in the Arts Centre Charlestown on Sunday 15th November 2009 at 3.30pm by Bishop Brendan Kelly, Bishop of Achonry . All are welcome.

Progressive 25 card drive, 5 single hands, in Kennedy's lounge, Doocastle on Saturday Nov. 28th @ 8pm. 1st prize €150; 2nd prize €100; 3rd prize €50. Spot prizes on the night. All welcome. €10 per player. All proceeds going to the Doocastle Defibrillator.

Tax rebate – Thank you to those who have returned forms. If you are a PAYE contributor and have contributed €250 or more to the Church collections each or any year during the years 05 to 08 using the envelopes and would be willing for the parish to claim back the tax you paid on those contributions as part of your income you might please complete the forms as soon as possible and return to the Parochial house. Further information and forms available at www.revenue.ie/charities . Thanking You.

Widow's Group next meeting will be held on Monday November 16th @ 8pm.

The next outreach session of Citizens Information will be held at North West Roscommon CDP, Market St, Ballaghaderreen on Wed 18th November from 10am to 12.45pm.

Muintir Mhaigh Eo Átha Cliath The Mayo Assocation Dublin is inviting nominations from community groups, organisations, clubs and individuals for the prestigious awards – Meitheal of the Year and Mayo person of the year Award 2010. For information contact Carmel (0868548566) or Francis (0877431979) or visit www.mayoassociationdublin.com . Closing date Dec. 11th 2009.