St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King 22nd Nov. 2009 www.carracastle.com
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, frmquinn@carracastle.com


Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day.... 8.00 Carracastle.: Harry King, Palmfield & his wife Kathleen
Sunday... 10.00 Rooskey:......Kathleen Henry 22/11/07, husband Pat 08/09/01, son ............................................ . .Padraic 15/04/1979, Thomas & Elizabeth Derrikinlough.
Sunday... 11.30 Carracastle:..For the Community, the Living & the Deceased.
Monday... 10.00 Carracastle: Tom O'Gara
Tuesday.. 10.00 Carracastle:.Tom McCann, Greenford
Wednes... 10.00 Rooskey: . ...Faithful Departed
Thurs....... 10.00 Carracastle:.Annie Clossick & J.P. Clossick
Friday ..... . 7.00 Rooskey:......Faithful Departed
Sat/day... 10.00 Carracastle:..No Mass
Sat/day.... 8.00 Carracastle.:..Martin Cullen & parents Patrick & Margaret Palmfield
Sunday... 10.00 Rooskey: ..... Bartley Meehan Nov. 28/11/01, wife ...........................................................................................................Winifred,Curragh
Sunday... 11.30 Carracastle:.. For the Community, the Living & the Deceased.

Your prayers please for Tom O'Gara, Castleduff, 23.11.'92. Dominic Owens, ................................................................................................ Brackloon, 24 Nov.

Feastdays: Mon. 23rd St Columban, abbot and misionary
Tues. 24th SS Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, and Companions, martyrs

Readers & Servers for next Sunday Nov. 29th First Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: Saturday 8.00:...Reader:..Cullen Family
................................................ Servers .Lauren Burke, Lisa Morley, Ciaran Murphy
........................Sunday 11.30:. Reader:..Stephanie Quinn
.................................................Servers:..Abby Pike, Luí Holohan, Sean Newton
Rooskey:...... Sunday 10.00:. Reader:..Meehan Family
.................................................Servers:. Nuala,Leah,Jason Gallagher, .................................................................................................... Kirby Hawksworth

John 18:33-37
1. The feast we have today, and the Gospel, give us an opportunity to reflect on the different ways in which we, and others, exercise influence and leadership. The authority of Pilate came from position and power. The authority of Jesus came from his integrity and what he stood for. Recall leaders you have known whose influence was like that of Jesus.
2. The values of the kingdom of God cannot be imposed. It is never a matter of fighting battles, or forcing others into compliance. Perhaps through experience you have learned the limitations of the use of force, as a parent, a teacher, a group leader. What has been the good news, the learnings for you, in this?
3. Jesus came to bear witness to the truth and we are all created for a purpose. What do you believe is the purpose of your life? Recall times when you have been able to bear witness to this. What fruit has this witness had for yourself and/or others? (Intercom )

Christ The King; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 10 minutes at the end of Masses this week-end followed by Benediction.

Vincent de Paul collection at all masses this week-end.

Irish Catholic Highlights: Fr. Martin Tierney – A cancer patient's diary: 'Suffering produces endurance'.
Family & Life – Florence Horseman Hogan encourages the older generation not to let fear of crime keep them living behind closed doors.
Year of Evangelisation –Some common questions on apparitions and revelations are explained.
Kidnapped Columban – Fr. Sean McDonagh celebrates the release of Fr. Michael Sinnott from captivity in the Philippines.

A sale of work will be held in the Community Centre on Sun 13th Dec. In order to make it a success donations of Cakes,Toys,Clothes Books etc.are required which will be sold from Stalls, Raffled or Auctioned off on the day. All articles or donations are to be of good quality and in good repair, and can be delivered to the Community Centre during the week of Dec 7th to Dec 12th. All monies raised from this event will go towards the Sports Field Renovations

The AGM of Caiseal Gaels Hurling Club will take place in Carracastle Community Centre on Sunday 29th November 2009 at 4pm. All parents are invited to attend.

Scoil Iosa Parents Association Committee would like to thank all (Teachers, Pupils, Parents and Community members) that joined in and contributed to the recent Childline breakfast morning in Scoil Iosa. Also thanks to Michael Killoran for donating milk for this event. A total of €281 was collected and will be used by Castlebar ISPCC/Childline branch.

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

Parent/Carer & Toddler Group meet every Thurs. 10.30-12.30 in the After School.

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.

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 including tea/scones on arrival & lunch.

Monastic Weekend; S ingle Women between 22 – 40 years are invited to experience Carmelite Life on the weekend of December 4th – 6th. Further information is available on request from St. Teresa, Carmelite Monastery, Tallow, Co Waterford. Ph. 058-56205. www.carmelitetallow.org

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 Closing date Dec. 11th 2009.

Mayo Citizens Information Service will hold an outreach on Wednesday November 25 th 2009 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.