8th MARCH : THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT:

• MASS INTENTIONS:
• THIS WEEKEND:  
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Con & Ellen O’Callaghan & Family, Kippagh.
• Sun 10.00am:     DD Murphy, Boherbue.
• Sun 11.30am:     Johnny Lane, The Island, Kathleen Lane & Nora Langston.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Thomas Enright, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Get Well Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Mary O’Riordan, Demense Ave.
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word @ 10am.

Baptism: We welcome into our Christian community James O’Callaghan.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,767.00, SHRINES: €219.00,  DIOCESAN FUND : €304.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION: €0,000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Saturday, 21st March @ 10am: In St.Mary’s Church - Inchintotane & Toureendarby, Glenlara & Relahan, Blueford, Barnacurra, Ballyduane & Lisdangan West, Commons, Meens & Mountlake.Scarteen Upper&Lower. Tuesday, 25th March @ 7pm: In Taur Church – Taur, Glenamuckla & Glountane McElligott. Saturday, 28th March @ 10am: In St.Mary’s Church – Gooseberryhill, Meenishal & Barleyhill. Killowen,  Priory & Barleyhill Lower. Duarigle, Knockatullera & Gurranawarrig. The Island & Liscongil Friday, 27th March @ 8pm: Clonfert, Curraduff,  Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. TOWN STATIONS MASSES: Will be held in St. Mary’s Church on 23rd, 24th & 25th March @ 10am. Station Offerings – In your box of envelopes there are specific envelopes for each station during the year. If you are unable to attend your station mass you may place this envelope in the baskets at mass or hand it into the parish office. Thank you for your continuous support

GARMENT OF SUFFERING: Parishioners who would like to have a patch added to the Garment of Suffering for Holy Week are asked to please place it in the box provided in the church  before Friday, 13th March.

‘24 HOURS FOR THE LORD’: Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in Kanturk church from 5pm on Friday, 13th March.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Newmarket Town Development would like to invite everyone to take part in this year’s St. Patrick Day Parade. We encourage all families, business’, publicans, schools and all local organisations to think about how you can help make this year one of the biggest and brightest parades. Parade starts at 12.30pm sharp. Live music played from members of The Scully School of Music throughout the event. It will be a great community event.

TAUR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Will hold their AGM on Monday, 9th March at 8pm in Taur church. All welcome.

ST. JOSEPH’S FOUNDATION: Will hold a meeting to discuss their annual spring fair on Wednesday, March 11th at 7.30pm at Baker’s Road. All interested in helping is welcome to attend.

IRD DUHALLOW: Are offering the following courses:- Special Needs Training QQI Award 5N1786,  – CV Preparation & Interviews Skills Workshop, – Assertiveness Workshop. For more information contact Mary on 029-60633. Easter Camps: Will take place in IRD from 30th March to 2nd April and 7-10th April for primary school children. Contact Helen on 029-60633.

KNOCKTOOSH SCHOOL REUNION: Will take place on Easter Sunday night, April 5th at the Devon Inn Hotel. Tickets €30 (includes meal and dance) are on sale from Gerard  087 2792060, Con 087 9785243 or Joan  087 2620703. So come along and enjoy a trip down memory lane.

IRISH COFFEE MORNING: St. Patrick’s Day annual coffee/tea morning will take place at Hourigan’s Lounge, High Street on Tuesday, 17th March. This years proceeds are being divided between the Irish Cancer Society & Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital. Please support.

DAFFODIL DAY 2015: Will be held on Friday, 27th March.

SHORT BUT SWEET: A man, returning from a business trip, was met at the airport by his wife. They walked from the gate together and were standing waiting for the baggage to be unloaded. An extremely attractive stewardess walked by. Suddenly, the man came to life. Beaming, he said to the stewardess, “I hope we can fly together again, Miss Jones.” His wife asked, “How come you knew the name of that stewardess?” The man replied smoothly, “Well dear, her name was posted up front in the plane, right under the names of the pilot and    co-pilot.” To which the wife replied, “Okay, so what were the names of the pilot and co-pilot?”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” Gail Sheehy

“You aren’t wealthy until you have something money can’t buy” Garth Brooks

“Call your Mom. Call your Dad. If you’re lucky enough to have a parent on this Earth, call them. Don’t text them. Call them.”  J.K. Simmons winner of best supporting actor Whiplash.

“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.” Viriginia Satir

“The thought manifests as the word. The word    manifests as the deed. The deed develops into the habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its way with care. And let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings.” K Sri Dhammananda

“Once you know what it takes to live a better story, you don’t have a choice. Not living a better story would be like deciding to die.” Donald Miller

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Never underestimate your strengths, never underestimate your weakness!

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.bestlentever.com. Join Matthew Kelly, the best-selling Catholic author in America, on a life    changing journey through your Best Lent Ever. It’s simple and completely free!