St. James Church, Carracastle & St. Joseph's Church, Rooskey
First Sunday of Advent 29th Nov. 2009 www.carracastle.com
Fr. Michael Quinn 094-9254301, 087-9082342, frmquinn@carracastle.com


Mass Times & Intentions
Sat/day . . 8.00 . Carracastle: Martin Cullen & parents Patrick & Margaret Palmfield.... Sunday . 10.00 . Rooskey:..... Bartley Meehan 28/11/01, wife Winifred, Curragh
Sunday . 11.30 . Carracastle:. For the Community, the Living & the Deceased
Monday. 10.00 . Carracastle:. No Mass
Tuesday 10.00 . Carracastle:. Mary Mooney (nee Gannon) Parke/Surrey
Wednes. 10.00 . Rooskey:..... Donor's Intention
Thurs. . . 10.00 . Carracastle:. Bill Tarpey Clooncouse & dec'd Tarpey ......................................................................................../ Duignan families.
Friday . . . 7.00 . Rooskey:..... Sarah Carney, husband Jim, daughters Margaret, .............................................. /Mary & Theresa, sons Pake & Johnny, Gowlane
Sat/day 10.00 . Carracastle:. Marian Callaghan (nee Morrisroe) Cloonmore & dec'd .......................................................................... /of Callaghan & Morrisroe families
Sat/day . . 8.00 . Carracastle:. Rose Clossick, Barroe/New York, Months Mind
Sunday . 10.00 . Rooskey:..... Johnny Henry, parents Thomas & Mary dec'd Henry .............................................................................................. /Family Cloonlarhan.
Sunday . 11.30 . Carracastle:. For the Community, the Living & the Deceased

Your prayers please for Simon McManus, Glosh who died on Tues. Nov. 24th. Deepest sympathy to his wife Mary, daughter Claire, sister Mary, brothers Eamonn & Gerard & extended Family.
Tommy Quinn, Annaghmore, Strokestown, late of Rooskey. Removal from his home this Sunday to Strokestown Parish Church arriving 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am. Sincere sympathy to his brother Peter.
Mary Mooney (nee Gannon) formerly of Parke who died in Surrey on the 19th Nov. Jimmy Durkin, 2.12.'06 & wife Nora, Fauleens.
Sarah Kearney,of Derrikinlough & late of Lavey Heights, 1.12.'06.
Mary Ellen Higgins, Park, 3.12.'04. Mary Coleman, Palmfield Upper, 5.12.'02.

Feastdays: Thurs . 3rd. St. Francis Xavier 1506-'52, one of the first 7 Jesuits; was sent to India by St. Ignatius, & Japan, died as he attempted to enter China. A patron of the missions.

Readers & Servers for next Sunday 6th Dec. The Second Sunday of Advent
Carracastle: .Saturday 8.00:. Reader: Callaghan Family
..............................................Servers: Shane Fleming & Aidan Morrisroe
.....................Sunday 11.30:. Reader: Shirley Horkan
..............................................Servers: Brendan & Paul Vesey & Darren Williams
Rooskey:..... Sunday 10.00:. Reader: Sinead McHale
..............................................Servers: Mark & Paul Towey Callum & Curtis Hawksworth

First Friday calls Wednesday to Friday this week. If you would like a visit and not on list please contact parochial house 094 92 54301/0879082342.

Advent : A short period of prayer on the season will take place in Carracastle Church on Wed. Nov. 2nd at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thank you to all who have put their names forward for the various ministries, please return further slips as soon as possible.

Advent Retreats on the Saturdays of Advent in the Fr. Peyton Centre, Attymass led by Fr. Steve Gibson, Spiritual Director starting at 10am.

Caiseal Gaels - AGM Postponed The AGM advertised for this Sunday 29th Nov. is postponed until further notice due to the rescheduling of the Connacht final involving Charlestown.

Community Council meeting wed 2nd Dec @ 9pm.Agenda: Sale of work and Christmas Dinner Dance

Foróige No club next Fri. Dec. 4th, members going to disco in Sligo

A Moment in Time The book is available in Davys at €10. It is a celebration of the founding of St. James Church Charlestown 150 years ago. A great gift for Christmas and a great read.

St. Attracta's Community School present the musical “Grease” in St. Brigid's Hall, Tubbercurry from Fri. 4th Dec. to Mon. 7th Dec. incl starting at 8pm. Tickets can be pre-booked at school office at 071-9120814

Friendship Group will meet in the Community centre on Wed. 2nd Dec. 11.30 to 1.30. All welcome.

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

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

Good luck to the Charlestown senior football team who are playing Corofin in the Connaught Final this Sunday @ 2pm in Fr. O'Hara Park, Charlestown.

Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company through Rural Social Scheme are looking for Householders to take part in the Warmer Homes Scheme. Householders who are in receipt of Fuel Allowance over 65 or in receipt of Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. The Warmer Homes Scheme provides the following services: Draught Proofing, Attic Insulation, Lagging Jacket, and low energy Light Bulbs. For more information and application forms please contact 094 9382004.

The next outreach session of Citizens Information will be held on 2 Dec from 10am to 12.45pm at Northwest Roscommon CDP, Market St, Ballaghaderreen.

An Internet Cafe for over 50s is held in Ballaghaderreen Parish Hall on Friday mornings 10am to 1pm. This is provided by Northwest Roscommon CDP Ltd and Community Employment Scheme. Full details of all services provided by Northwest Roscommon CDP Ltd is available on the website. www.northwestroscommoncdp.ie

Self Help Collection Supporting self sufficiency in the developing world next weekend Dec . 5th & 6th. Further information www.selfhelp.ie

A launch and information afternoon, relating to people with disabilities will be held by the HOLD Group in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford on Thursday December 3rd 2009 from 2pm – 4pm. HOLD (Helping Ourselves Live with Disability) is a group of people with varying disabilities who meet weekly in Cosgallen CDP, Charlestown.

Cosgallen CDP office will be closed every Friday from November 27 th until Christmas.

16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women to December 10 th 2009. The 16 days of action campaign is used to raise awareness about gender based violence. People who are experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence can contact Mayo Women’s Support Services on 094 9025409 or Cosgallen CDP on 094 9255070.

Muintir Mhaigh Eo Átha Cliath Meitheal of the Year and Mayo person of the year Awards 2010. For information visit www.mayoassociationdublin.com . Closing date Dec. 11th 2009.