“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome

the one who sent me.” (Mt 10:40)

JULY PARISH NEWSLETTER

2017.

The stones remember:

The entrance sign at Ballintubber Abbey, Co. Mayo, welcomes us to a place of

'enduring hope' and 'faithful love'. People have gathered there around the altar since

1216. The story is one of survival, courage and worship. Through fires, persecutions

and attacks from every side, against the orders of Kings and the ravages of famine,

the Abbey of the Holy Trinity refused to be silenced. The ancient Abbey in

Roscommon has its origins in St. Coman's monastic site in the sixth century and then

the Dominicans came there in the 12th century. Sligo and Boyle abbeys have a similar

history. All these unique ruins, remind us of ancient stories where druidic ritual and

Christian worship find their common sources in the lives of the people.

Ballintubber is 'the town of the well'. St. Patrick's well. It has never been known to

run dry and is remembered today as the place of welcome where St. Patrick baptised

people who longed for and believed in the living water that offered new life. Tochar

Phádraig has, over the centuries, merged into the identity of all who walk the miles

over stones and hills, through ditches and valleys, hoping for communion with God

and with one another. The Pilgrim Route is truly an experience of worship, marked by

moments of thanksgiving, inclusion, light and communion - which hallmark our

celebration of Mass. Windows from the thirteenth century and a doorway from the

fifteenth century, together with natural stone features, capture the wonder of a history,

where God visited his remembering people and set them free. As it is holiday time,

consider a visit to Ballintubber Abbey, by leaving the main Castlebar-Galway road

and add your whispered prayer to all the voiced and muffled prayers offered in this

Abbey since 1216, that we may all continue in our time to 'Do this in memory'.

John Cullen

RECENT DEATHS: Please pray for the

happy repose of the souls of : Helen Handley,

Galway Road. Peggy Durkin, Kingston, New

York, Aunt of Mary Gleeson, The Square.

Susan Dunne, Sligo, niece of Mary McBrien,

Lough Road.

We offer sincere sympathy to their bereaved

families and friends.

CEMETERY SUNDAY : WILL BE HELD IN ST.

COMAN’S CEMETERY

THIS YEAR ON SUNDAY

30th JULY. MASS WILL BE

CELEBRATED THERE AT 4 P.M.

We invite families to use this opportunity to tend to their family grave.

Mass Intentions for the week

commencing 10th July

9:30 am

Monday: Patrick Beirne

Tuesday: Noel Haughey

Wednesday: Margaret & Joe Kerrigan &

deceased family

Thursday: Betty Connaughton

Friday: Martina Kearney

Saturday: Margaret O’ Donovan

(1st Anniversary)

Mass Intentions for the week

commencing 17th July

9:30 am

Monday: Deceased of the Naughton

family

Tuesday: Bernard Quigley & deceased

family

Wednesday: Jimmy Tablot

Thursday: Padre Pio Mass

Friday: Martin & Margaret O’ Grady

Saturday: Kitty, Sean, Mick &

Breege Ruane

Mass Intentions for the week

commencing 24th July

9:30 am

Monday: Ann Quinn

Tuesday: Deceased of the Harrington

family

Wednesday: Jim & Jenny Banahan

Thursday: Tommy Leydon

Friday: Frank & Martin Brennan

Saturday: John & Mary Kate Leyden

Sunday: Helen Handley

(Month’s Mind)

Mass Intentions for the week

commencing 31st July

9:30 am

Monday: Kathleen Beeston

Tuesday: Mary & Ned Connuaghton

Wednesday: Anne Sharkey

Thursday: Pat & Mary McLoughlin

Friday: Morning Mass

Saturday: Sean Hynes

Sunday: 10.30 am Noel & Dolores Maloney

(1st Anniversary)

12.15 pm Tomás O’ Donnchadha

(1st Anniversary)

Mass Intentions for this week-end and

the week commencing 3rd July

Saturday: 7:00 pm Óisin Stephens

(recently deceased)

Sunday: 10:30 am Marie Doorly

(Month’s Mind)

12:15 pm Evelyn Bruen

(Month’s Mind)

9:30 am

Monday: Denis & Mary Harlow &

deceased family members

Tuesday: Kathleen Banahan

Wednesday: Leo Dolan

Thursday: Fr. John, Mel Greene

& deceased family

Friday: Sarah, Andy, Padraic Hanley

Saturday: William Conroy

We remember the following Mary,

Katie & Peter McDermott, Eddie &

James McGuinn, Baby Darragh

Carthy, Paul Campbell & Mary Leyden

whose anniversaries occur around this time.

PLEASE NOTE : NEXT ISSUE OF NEWSLETTER WILL BE ON SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST.

REMINDER: THERE WILL BE NO 8 AM WEEK DAY MASS DURING THE

MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST. ALSO THERE WILL BE NO 8 AM MASS ON

FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER.

LEGION OF MARY - 1 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on the 16th September. More

details to follow.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Bishop Kevin Doran will lead the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 28th August to 2nd September this year. To book, phone Joe Walsh Tours on 01 241 0810. Information for Assisted Pilgrims, contact Fr. Ray Milton on 090 66 61115.

KILTEEVAN GRAVEYARD MASS: The annual graveyard Mass followed by the blessing of graves

will take place on Saturday 22nd July at 7.30 pm . Sunday Mass as usual on the 23rd at 10 am.

The usual collection for the maintenance of the area will also take place.

Inter-cultural Event: An Garda Síochána are delighted to host an Intercultural

Event in Roscommon this year. All ethnic groups are welcome to attend and meet local

Gardaí. The event will take place in The Hyde Centre, Athlone Road, Roscommon on

the 2nd July from 3 -6 pm. For more information contact Garda Katie Carthy on 090

6638300. Please share this with all your friends and family.

The Percy French Festival takes place in Castlecoote House from 5th to 7th July. Its theme this

year is "Towards a Third Republic". It will involve very well known speakers and musical events.

Among those speakers are: Michael McDowell former Attorney General and Minister for Justice;

Sam Smyth award winning columnist, Eoin O Broin TD and Ivan Masina, Ambassador for the

republic of Croatia. Of local interest is a talk on Thursday on "Five houses in South Roscommon

that shaped our national story: Rookwood, Mount Tablot, Castlecoote, Aughrane, Busypark" All

welcome. For more information contact 6663794.

THANKS: to all who contributed to the recent Lourdes Church Gate Collection. A total of

€1475.90 was raised. Special thanks to all volunteers who helped over the week-end.

BISHOP'S COMMISSIONS COLLECTION next weekend 9th July. Please note special collection

in your Church offering box for same.

POPE'S INTENTION - Lapsed Christians. That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from

the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the

Lord and the beauty of the Christian life. During the month of July fifteen decades of the Rosary will

be recited on Wednesday mornings at 8.20 am for the Pope's Intention.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Group iv is scheduled for the coming week.

MARY'S MEALS - Annual walk from Dublin to Knock 7th - 15th August. Mary's

Meals has grown from its first feeding operation of 200 children in Malawi back in

2002, to a worldwide campaign, providing free school meals in hundreds of schools

feeding over 1 million children daily. A simple idea that works, creating a positive

impact on school enrolment, attendance and performance in class, and could even hold

the key to eradicating child hunger altogether. Join the walk for one day or all 9 days.

Leaving Roscommon Square at 8.30 am on Sunday 13th August. For more

information contact steunanscathedral@eircom.net

Are you right there Michael are you right… Michael Lawlor, Tenor will perform

a concert of story and song related to Percy French in Roscommon County Library on

Thursday 06/07/17, starting at 6.30pm. Tea/ coffee will be served 5.45 – 6.30pm.

Admission is free. All are welcome.

Property Owners – Opportunity to Repair & Lease Vacant property. Roscommon County

Council is inviting applications from owners of vacant property under a new scheme called

“Vacant Housing Repair and Leasing Scheme”. If a property requires repairs to bring it to rental

standards, Roscommon County Council will provide an interest free loan up-front in return for the

property being available for social housing through a lease for a minimum of 10 years. The high

demand areas are Monksland and the towns of Roscommon, Castlerea, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen &

Strokestown. Further details of the Scheme and Application Form area available or via website on

www.roscommoncoco.ie or from the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council, Aras

an Chontae, Roscommon on (090) 6637230

ROSCOMMON AGRICULTURE SHOW - which is taking place on

19th August have introduced a new class this year for Best Floral Arrangement.

For more information contact secretary Ursula Hannon @ Hannon's Hotel, 090

6637644.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival Will take place from 17th—20th August in the Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. This is a donation only Catholic Festival for young people aged 16—35. www.youth2000.ie

Wedding Speech? Nervous about that Wedding Speech. To be able to write and deliver a

memorable Wedding Speech, contact YourSpeech. Call John on 086 1529429 or

visitwww.yourspeech.ie

LISNAMULT SPORTS SUMMER CAMP: 17th July—21st July in Roscommon Community Sports Park, Lisnamult 10 am—1 pm. Organised by Roscommon Sports Partnership and will involve a wide variety of games, races, sports etc for all children aged 6 yrs.+ €15—1 child: €25—2 children and €35—3 children. More info or to register RSP @ info:rosactive.org or 090 66 30853.

DR. HYDE CÚL CAMP 2017: Will take place in Dr. Hyde Park Mon. 3rd - Friday 7th

July 10am - 2.30 pm daily boys/girls 6 - 13 yrs. Child 1 = €60, Child 2 = €50, Child 3/4/5: €40

each. Book on-line at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. For more info. Contact Willie Hegarty on 086

835 6227 email: willie.hegarty.gm.roscommon@gaa.ie

Last Sunday’s Offertory Collection: €2,812.03

Family Circle: €248.00 Prizes: €200.00