“Anyone who does not renounce worldly possessions and does not carry his cross

and come after me cannot be My disciple”.

PARISH NEWSLETTER

Sunday 4th September, 2016.

SAYINGS OF MOTHER TERESA

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”

“Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much

greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.”

“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need

is to love without getting tired.”

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a

beautiful thing.”

“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the

world.”

“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish that He didn’t trust

me so much.”

“I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No, I

wouldn’t touch a leper for a thousand pounds; yet I willingly cure him for the love

of God.”

“I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbour. Do you know your next

door neighbour?”

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”

“Intense love does not measure, it just gives.”

“It is a kingly act to assist the fallen.”

“It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us.

It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain

of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where our

love for each other must start.”

Mass Intentions for the coming Week.

Saturday: 8:00 pm Tomas O’ Donnchadha (Month’s Mind)

Sunday: 8:30 am Victims of Suicide & People suffering from depression

10:30 am Dolores Maloney (Month’s Mind)

12:15 pm Sean O’ Hanahran (1st Anniversary)

8:00 am 10:30 am

Monday: Austin Healy (Jnr.) Delia & Michael Naughton

Tuesday: Morning Mass Mary Kate & John Leydon

Wednesday: Morning Mass Mary & Patrick O'Rourke

Thursday: Morning Mass Patrick & Margaret Sherlock & deceased

family members

Friday: Mary, Katie & Peter McDermott Stephen Hannon

Saturday: 10:30 am 8:00 pm

Colm & Louis Tierney Vigil Mass

We also remember Maureen, Michael, Martin & Mickey Finn (late of Abbey Street) &

Noel Molloy whose anniversaries occur around this time.

RECENT DEATH/S: Please pray for the happy repose of the souls of -

Sr. Anna (Duignan), St. Catherine’s, Convent Road. Evan Dolan, Oldwood.

David Fallon, The Walk. We offer sincere sympathy and the assurance of

our prayers to their bereaved families and friends.

Grandparents’ Association (Roscommon Branch): Monthly Meeting of the Association will take place in St. Coman’s Club on Tuesday next 6th September @ 11 a.m. National Pilgrimage of the Grandparents’ Association will take place in Knock on Sunday 11th September.

Fr. Flanagan Group: Meeting in St. Coman’s Club ,Thursday 8th September at 7.30 pm. The Group prays for the canonisation process which is now being pursued in Rome. All welcome.

Diving Mercy Healing Mass will take place at The Ark Centre, 23 Mitchell Terrace, Athlone on Friday 9th September starting at 7.30 pm. Celebrant: Fr. Thady Doyle (Curate’s Diary). All are most welcome. Further details from Kathleen O’Connor or Paul Woods on 087 782 8283.

Abbey BNS, Roscommon. Committee Meeting of all interested in being part of the forthcoming publication marking 80 years of all boys’ education in Roscommon Town - in Abbey BNS GP Room on Monday 5th September at 8 pm. If you can provide support, advice, stories, photos or help in any way, please join us. Principal, Teresa Hand-Campbell: 090 66 25100.

LOUGH DERG: Our Lady of Lourdes Presidium Legion of Mary trip to Lough Derg on Saturday 17th September departing church car park at 6.30 am. To book please call 090 66 61188 or 086 843 5562. MEDJUGORJE PEACE MASS—Monthly Mass for peace will be held in St. Coman’s Club on Tuesday next 6th September. Holy Rosary will be recited at 8 pm followed by Holy Mass. All welcome. Refreshments served afterwards.

VITA HOUSE: Glamorous Buttons and Bows for Roscommon Cancer Support Service In the Hodson Bay Hotel on 11th September will be an opportunity for ladies to pick up some beautiful pre-loved dresses, handbags and accessories. Shopping from 12—5 pm. Admission €5. All proceeds to Roscommon Cancer Support Service. More information on Facebook page. Psychology Course—Application forms are available now for the QQ1 Level 7 Psychology Course in Vita House. This course is certified by Maynooth University and is open to everyone. It offers participants the chance to better understand them-selves and their interactions and communication with others. For more information and to apply call 090 66 25898 or email info@vitahouse.org

Junior Cert Results Night – Safety Talk for Parents: An Garda Síochána and the

Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force are putting on a presentation for those parents

whose children are receiving their Junior Cert results this month. Traditionally this has been a

night that there are problems, with alcohol use in particular, and the presentation is designed to

help keep the children safer and to inform parents about the work that the Gardaí carry out in

this area. Venue: CBS Roscommon. Date: Tuesday 6th September. Time: 7.30pm.

ABBEYVILLE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Warmly invites all residents of Abbeyville to the annual Mass on the Estate which is being held this year at 108, Abbeyville, the home of Eileen Haughey, on Saturday 10th September. Mass commences at 4 pm. All are welcome.

DIOCESAN NEEDS COLLECTION: PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL ENVELOPE IN YOUR CHURCH

OFFERING BOX FOR DIOCESAN NEEDS THIS WEEKEND. Please support. Many thanks.

ADORERS REQUIRED For the following hours in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel:

Friday 9 - 10 am & 3 - 4 pm. If you can help, please phone Parish Office on 090

66 26298 or contact any of the Clergy. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

FIRST CHOICE TUTORIAL CENTRE:

Leaving and Junior Certificate Grinds available in Roscommon Town in

Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Ag. Science. All teachers fully

qualified and registered with the teaching Council of Ireland. Call 087

949 7825 or email firstchoicetutorialcentre@gmail.com

Psychology Department HSE Galway/Roscommon: Free Stress Control Classes. The programme aims to help the large number of people who experience stress through learning new ways to help overcome it. Six consecutive Wednesdays starting on 21st September—26th October 12.30—2 pm at The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. To apply for a place, please email: martina.hughes@hse.ie If unable to access email, please phone: 090 66 65020 or 086 416 9613.

National Learning Network, Athlone currently has vacancies on its Vocational Training

programmes. If you are unemployed, have experienced a personal setback/illness/

disability and need support, these specialized programmes may be for you or someone

you know. Qualifications can be gained at your own pace whilst retaining your existing

welfare benefits. Contact Martin 090 64 41260 or Emily 086 045 5518 / 090 64 79293.

Christian Meditation Starts back on 6th Sept. 7 pm in St. Coman’s Club. New

members very welcome.

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

CASTLE QUILTERS: Anyone interested in Sewing/Patchwork is very welcome to

join the Castle Quilters on Wednesday nights at 8 pm, starting on 7th Sept. at

“Sunshine Gardens”, Antogher Road. Enquiries, please phone 090 66 26847.

CBS Roscommon Parents’ Council: Host Harvest Table Quiz Night on Thursday 13th October in The Abbey Hotel. On the night we envisage the quiz to be one of the best ever hosted with special prizes! To get the ball rolling we will have joint Managers Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell of the Roscommon Football Team along with a few celebrities including Ruth Scott, native of Roscommon Town D.J. with 2FM and plenty of famous faces on the night all to be revealed. Pencil the date into your diary for this great night.

Comhaltas Music Classes: The long-standing traditional music classes run by Roscommon Town Comhaltas Branch will resume on Monday next 5th September in the Dr. Hyde

Centre. Beginners will commence at 6.15 pm with improvers and advanced following on. A variety of instruments will be catered for, but beginners should take along a ‘D’ whistle. Tutors will be multi-instrumentalists, Mary Jo

Fitzpatrick, B.A. in music and Michael Cully, also a highly competent musician and tutor. Further info. from Liam Ó Cuinneagáin at 090 66 26729 or 086 3345 817 (evenings) PRIORY INSTITUTE Study Theology by distance learning. Ireland’s only college offering distance learning with the flexibility to build modules towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. Applications deadline is 20th September 2016. Secure your place by registering today. Ph: 01 404 8124. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com see www.prioryinstitute.com

ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR: For all those interested in joining the choir for the coming season. Registration to-day Sunday 4th September in the Four-Mile-House Community Centre at 7:30 pm. For further information please contact Andrew Reynolds on 087 1631075.

Castlerea Community School : Limited number of places available on QQ1 (FETAC) Level 5 Business Studies and Community Health Service Course. Courses will commence on Monday 12th September. For application forms and info, contact the school on 094 96 20177. Fax: 094 96 21016 or email ccs1@eircom.net

TRAD MUSIC CLASSES AT THE QUAD A new season of Traditional whistle and flute classes with local teacher John Wynne begin again on Tuesday 13th September at The Quad Youth Centre Roscommon Town. All levels and ages catered for. Tuition for State and CCE exams provided for. 1:1 lessons available also. Contact John – 0872239095.

Grinds: Maths - Leaving and Junior Certificate. Higher and Ordinary Level. Contact: 087-6222147.

FAMILY CARERS’ IRELAND Is providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award in your

area, September 2016, based on demand. One Day Topic. Specific training

programmes also available. To express an interest, kindly contact 057 937 0221.

SHAPE UP: New class schedule (6 weeks) starting Monday 5th Sept, Dale Centre, Derrane - Kettlebelles

9.30 am & Physio Pilates 10 am. Tuesday 6th Sept, C.B.S Roscommon Physio Pilates 7 pm. Thursday 8th

Sept. Quad Centre, Roscommon Physio Pilates 9.30 am. To book your place call Bonnie 087 2238237.

Sunday’s Offertory Collection: €3,381.87

Family Circle: €262.00 Prizes €200. Thank You