SUNDAY 18th: 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:

MASS INTENTIONS:

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Eileen & Paul Kingston.
• Sun 10.00am:     Special Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Deceased members of the  McAuliffe & Twomey Family,Newmarket & Meelin.
• NEXT WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Margaret O’Keeffe, Commons & Mary Scully, The Island.
• Sun 10.00am:     Months mind mass for the late Ned Murphy, U.K. & Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Months mind mass for the late Lillie O’ Donovan, Meens and  her husband Eamonn.
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

Death: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to the family of the late Mary Ellen O’ Connor, High Street who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS: OFFERTORY: €1,868.00, SHRINES: € 222.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY: €1,218.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

SPRING LENTEN STATION MASSES: As the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 18th February it is again time to arrange the Lent Station Masses. Families wishing to host a Station Mass in their area are asked to contact Breeda in the Parish Office on 029-22679 to make the necessary arrangements.

NAOIMI PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE: One full day courses will be held on Saturday, 21st March and Saturday 25th April from 10am to 5pm. Cost €99. To book your place contact 021-4272213  from 9.30am to 1pm.

COUNSELLING & PHYSCHOTHERAPY: With special interest in Spiritual & Pastoral counselling available from Carol McNeill Dunlea BSc. Discounts available. Email counsellinglifetherapy@gmail.com or phone      085-7087236 for more information.

PARISH RADIO: Parishioners who no longer require the use of the Parish Radio at home are asked to return it to the parish office or sacristy at your convenience. Thank you.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Takes place from January 25th to 31st. This years theme is Catholic Schools: Called to Serve. For more information log onto www.catholicschools.ie

IRD DUHALLOW: Internet Awareness & Safety Seminar: Will be held in the J.O.K. Institute on Thursday, 12th   February at 7.30pm for parents, teachers, guardians etc. Guest speaker, Dr. Maureen Griffin will help parents to educate their children on how to behave safely while online. Questions and Answers session will be available. To book contact Helen on 029-60633. ‘Revamp’ Furniture Sale: Will take place in the James O’ Keeffe Institute on 30th & 31st January from 12noon to 6pm. Restored items will be on sale at a reduced price to deserving homes. This service is primarily aimed at low income families,    elderly etc. Contact 029-60633 for more information.

BOHERBUE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL:  Enrolment and Open Evening: For First Year pupils will take place in the school on Tuesday, 3rd February from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All first year students and parents welcome. Yoga Class: Is being offered commencing on Tuesday, 27th January. All levels catered for. 7.30pm to 9pm. Duration 8 weeks. Cost €65. To book contact the school on 029-76032.

TAUR CENTENARY: Will take place on Sunday, 17th May at 10am in the Church of the Holy Spirit. The next meeting in preparation for this will be held in Taur Church on Wednesday, 21st January at 7.30pm. All welcome.

YOUTH CHOIR: Will sing on Saturday, 24th January at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church. It is hoped that the youth choir will sing once a month. If interested in getting involved please contact Treasa or Sinead.

FIRST RESPONDERS: Moves are underway to establish local first responder teams to attend emergencies in the area under the guidance of the Ambulance Service. A public meeting for the local community of Kanturk and Newmarket First Responders will take place in the CYMS hall, Newmarket on Thursday, 29th January at 8.30pm. All welcome to attend.

GARDA STATION NEWMARKET: Current opening hours are from 10am to 12 noon, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours please contact 029-22160 or 029-20680. Emergency number  999 or 112.

SHORT BUT SWEET: One day Adam was out hunting with his two boys and came up to the Garden of Eden where he and Eve had been kicked out for eating the forbidden fruit. Adam was staring at the Garden and one of his boys said, “Daddy, what is wrong with you? Why are you crying?” Adam wiped a tear and said, “Boys, that is the Garden of Eden right there…….that’s where we used to live ‘til Momma ate us out of house and home!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: “People show their inner qualities when things go badly. It is easy to look good when things go well. Only good people will still be good when things go badly; adversity reveals character.”  Mark Harrison

“With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be  happy.”    Max Ermann

“Time, time is very precious to me. I don’t know how much I have left and I have some things I would like to say. Hopefully at the end, I will have said something that will be important to other people too.”  Jim Valvano [died two months later from bone cancer]

“The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives  himself he becomes wise.”                  Alden Nowlan

“The strong – man is not one who wrestles well but the strong man is one who controls himself when he is in a fit of rage.” Muhammad ibn Abdullah

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: It is sad when the people who gave you the best memories……become a memory.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.change4life.co.uk – Change4Life has loads of healthy eating tips and recipes, and fun ways to exercise. Change4Life is here to help you and your kids eat well and move more.