21st JUNE : TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:

• MASS INTENTIONS:
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Michael McCarthy, Guiney’s Tce.
• Sun 10.00am:     Dan McAuliffe, Glash Bridge.
• Sun 11.30am:     Pat Joe Jones, Curraduff.
• NEXT WEEKEND:  
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Joe O’Connor, High Street.
• Sun 10.00am:
• Sun 11.30am:     Christina Sandell nee Flaherty, London & late of Duarigle, recently deceased.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – NO 10am Mass or Liturgy of the Word.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,734.00. SHRINES: €241.00. DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00. SPECIAL COLLECTION: €000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

Baptisms: Welcome into our Christian community, Bartholomew Anthony O’Callaghan and Liam Daniel O’ Brien.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The annual M.S. Pilgrimage to Knock will take place   on 8th, 9th & 10th July. A few seats are still available. Contact Maura on 029-60565 or 087-9183981.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: From September 2nd to September 9th. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual directors. Contact Pat on   029-60221 or 087-2505528 for more details.

THANK YOU GOD, FOR FATHERS: Dear God, I give thanks for fathers. I recognise the dedication and patience it takes to be a source of compassion and understanding when helping to shape a young life. Bless all fathers especially those who are new into this sacred role,  I pray they feel your presence with them. May they know that your strength and wisdom are within them, providing all they need to guide and support their children with kindness and love

SICK PRIESTS’ BENEVOLANT FUND: Will be taken up at all masses this weekend, 20th & 21st June. Please support.

TAUR CEMETERY MASS: Will take place on Tuesday, 7th July at 7.30pm. Please inform family members who now live outside the parish and would like to attend.

ORDINATION: Bishop William Crean will ordain Deacon Eamon Roche (Imogeela Parish) to the priesthood in St. Coleman’s Cathedral, Cobh on Sunday, 5th July at 2.30pm. This event is a joyous celebration for all of the Cloyne Diocese and all are invited to attend.

ST. JOHN’S WELL MASS: The annual mass on the slopes of Mushera mountain takes place at St. John Well on Wednesday, 24th June at 7.30pm. All welcome.

CAMP CELEBRATE: Bookings now being taken for camps which will take place in the CYMS hall on July 13th to 17th and July 27th to 31st. Suitable for primary school children these camps are jam packed with activities including baking, drams, arts & crafts and more. To book phone 086-1235928 or www.facebook.com/celebrateparties.

SUMMER OUTING: Newmarket Summer Outing will take place on Sunday, 19th July. Visiting Ballymaloe Shop & Gardens, Shanagarry, Garryvoe Beach & Mahon  Point for a bit of shopping – it’s guaranteed to be a great day out. Dinner will be served at the Wild Goose, Mallow. Contact Mary Stack on 029-60444 or Bridie Allen on 029-60425.

GLENLARA GAA: Cork GAA Club’s Draw for the month of June will  be held at  Glash community centre on Thursday 25^th June at 9pm. People are welcome to attend.

2016 CRUISE: A meeting will be held in Castlecourt  on Wednesday, June 24th at 7.30pm regarding the May 2016 cruise. More details on the night.

SHORT BUT SWEET: After bringing their first baby home from the hospital, the wife suggested to her husband that he try his hand at changing nappies. “I’m busy,” he said. “I’ll do the next one.” The next time the baby was wet, she asked if he was ready to learn how to change nappies. He gave her a puzzled look, then said finally, “I didn’t mean the next diaper; I meant the next baby!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: “To share your weakness is to make yourself      vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” Criss Jami

“To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have   houses, music, paintings – it’s all a miracle. I have adopted the technique of living life miracle to miracle.”Arthur Rubinstein

“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”Josh Billings

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Randy Pausch

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” Maya Angelou

“I used to want to change the world. Now I just want to leave the room with a little dignity.” Lotus Weinstock

“People inspire you, or they drain you – pick them wisely.” Hans F Hansen

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: If you’re depressed, you’re living in the past; if anxious, in the future; if at peace, in the present; and if you’re stressed, then well – you’re just living!

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.christianfathers.com This website written from a Christian perspective contains many parenting resources that will help you in your home as you strive to become a blessed father and husband.

What is a Dad?

A Dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A Dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A Dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14th JUNE : ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME.

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Johnny Enright, The Island.
• Sun 10.00am:     Dan & May Cahill, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Barry Buckley, recently deceased.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Michael McCarthy, Guiney’s Tce.
• Sun 10.00am:     Dan McAuliffe, Glash Bridge.
• Sun 11.30am:     Pat Joe Jones, Curraduff.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLELCTION: OFFERTORY: €2,046.00, SHRINES: €194.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €350.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION: €000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

CLOYNE SICK PRIESTS’ BENEVOLANT FUND: Will be taken up at all masses next weekend, 20th & 21st June. Please support.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Thanks to everyone who came out to take part in the Corpus Christi Procession last Sunday morning and to all who helped in any way in making it a special occasion.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The annual M.S. Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on 8th, 9th & 10th July. A few seats are still available. Contact Maura on 029-60565 or 087-9183981.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: From September 2nd to September 9th. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual directors. Contact Pat on 029-60221 or 087-2505528 for more details.

THANK YOU: The Cork North West Branch of Multiple Sclerosis would like to thank the people of Newmarket & Taur for contributing to their recent church gate collection.

CLONFERT CEMETERY CLEAN UP: The next monthly clean up of Clonfert cemetery will take place on Saturday, 20th June from 10am to 1pm. New volunteers welcome.

NEWMARKET PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Will host an Ice Cream fun morning in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland on Wednesday, 17th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the CYMS hall. Everyone welcome. Please support. The parent & toddler group meet every Wednesday morning and it is a great social gathering for both children and parents.

CAMP CELEBRATE: Bookings now being taken for camps which will take place in the CYMS hall on July 13th to 17th and July 27th to 31st. Suitable for primary school children these camps are jam packed with activities including baking, drams, arts & crafts and more. To book phone 086-1235928 or www.facebook.com/celebrateparties.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Will be held in the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet on Monday, 15th June from 5pm to 8.30pm. Please come along and donate blood and help with the increasing demand from hospitals and patients in the region.   For full details on giving blood log onto www.giveblood.ie or phone 1850731137.

MARYMOUNT HOSPICE: Thank you for your kind generosity on ‘Sunflower Day’, 5th June. The total amount collected was €3,376.00. All proceeds go directly to support the work of the hospice & home care team. Thanks to all who helped and supported this worthy cause and the local businesses for your co-operation. Your support is greatly appreciated.

SUMMER OUTING: Newmarket Summer Outing will take place on Sunday, 19th July. Visiting Ballymaloe Shop & Gardens, Shanagarry, Garryvoe Beach & Mahon  Point for a bit of shopping – it’s guaranteed to be a great day out. Dinner will be served at the Wild Goose, Mallow. Contact Mary Stack on 029-60444   or Bridie Allen on 029-60425.

SHORT BUT SWEET:One spring day, three-year-old Douglas helped his grandfather fertilise the lawn. When the job was finished, Grandpa handed his grandson two euro. “Well, Douglas,” Grandpa said, looking at the lawn, “what do you think?” Looking at the money in his hand, Douglas confidently replied, “I think it needs to be done again, Grandpa!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to.” Rob Bell

“Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.” Eckhart Tolle

“Things present themselves to you, and it’s how you choose to deal with them that reveals who you are.” Cate Blanchett

“My father could have been a great comedian but he didn’t believe that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a safe job as an accountant and when I was 12 years old he was let go from that safe job. I learned many great lessons from my father. Not the least of which was that: You can fail at what you don’t want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” Jim Carrey

“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.” C.S. Lewis

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” Emory Austin

“Lots and lots of things scare me; but you just get on with it, fright can transform into petrol. You just have to use it to your advantage.” Judi Dench

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: The hardest battle you’ll ever fight: Who you are now versus Who you want to be.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.youth2000.ie Find out about Youth2000 and their work with young people. International 25^th anniversary Mass Saturday 20^th June, Youth2000 Summer Festival  13^th-16^th August more details found on their website.

DREAMS COME TRUE: Good morning world – It’s me again,  I am up and ready – For my day to begin. I am ready – To start anew, To do what I must – to make my dreams come true. I will not give up – No matter what I do I will keep moving forward – that’s my promise to you. Let’s all start the day – With a great big smile Let’s all work – On Happiness for a while. Life is too short – Not to do what you like So get up today – And start with a strike. It’s time you made your Dreams come true No more waiting for me and you !

 

7th JUNE : THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST.

• MASS INTENTIONS:
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Exam Mass.
• Sun 10.00am:     D.D. Cronin, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     Noel O’Mahony, High Street.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Johnny Enright, The Island.
• Sun 10.00am:     Dan & May Cahill, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Barry Buckley, recently deceased.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

Wedding: Congratulations to Eoin O’Connor and Catriona Flaherty who were married recently.

Deaths: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to  the families of the late Donie O’ Sullivan, Castlecourt   and Marie O’ Dea, Priory Park who died recently. May they rest in peace.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,796.00,  SHRINES:€158.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, TRÓCAIRE to date: €2,076.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

EXAM PRAYER: God stay close to me today, Guide my study and light my way. Ease my nerves and comfort me, With peace and love so tenderly. May I remember the things I need And understand all I study and read. May I strive to give my best And do myself justice in each test. May the topics I know and like appear On the exam paper to lessen my fear. And during the moments I may feel stressed I’ll try to remember the ways I’m blessed. And if there are times that I feel at sea Help me to trust that you’re here with me. Amen.

CORPUS CHRISTI:The Corpus Christi procession will take place immediately after 11.30am mass this Sunday. The route for the procession is up the Island Road and into Castlecourt for Benediction and final blessing.       Everyone welcome.

NEWMARKET PARENT & TODDLER GROUP:Will host an Ice Cream fun morning in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland on Wednesday, 17th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the CYMS hall. Everyone welcome. Please support. The parent & toddler group meet every Wednesday morning and it is a great social gathering for both children and parents.

MYSTERY TOUR:The Thursday Club’s annual mystery tour will take place on Thursday, 25th June departing at 9am. A fun day out is planned. If interested please give your name and deposit of €20 to Kathy Daly or Ellen O’Reilly. Everyone is welcome. In the meantime, the Thursday Club continues with their social afternoons in Castlecourt and all are welcome.

SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN :Newmarket and Taur Safeguarding Childrencommittee continues to develop and maintain the Parish Policy Statement, Guidelines, Roles & Responsibilities for the protection and safety of vulnerable adults and children when participating in parish based activities. A copy of same can be viewed in the church sacristy and in the parish office. The six person committee, consisting of the Parish Priest, 3 Parish Safeguarding Representatives and 2 committee members meet regularly to monitor, review and promote the Safeguarding of children. Names and phone numbers of our three Parish Representatives and the designated officers are available on the church notice board. A new certificate dated May 2015 certifying that the Parish of Newmarket & Taur is fully complaint with the Safeguarding requirements of the Diocese of Cloyne is now on display in the dedicated notice board in the Church porch. Log onto www.safeguardingchildrencloyne.ie for more info.

IRD DUHALLOW SUMMER CAMPS: Little Chefs: 6th July – 10th July. 9am to 2.30pm. Duhallow Nature Detectives: 13th – 17th July. 9am to 2.30pm. Laugh & Learn: 20th – 24th July. Aimed at primary school children with learning difficulties. Little Chefs & Little Gardeners: 27th – 31st July. 9am to 2.30pm. Pitch & Putt: 4th – 7th August. 9am to 1pm. For 5th & 6th class students. For full details contact Stephanie on 029-60633.

SHORT BUT SWEET: A wife called out and asked her husband to help her with a very difficult jigsaw puzzle that she could not figure out how to get started. Her husband asked, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” She replied, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a tiger.” He went into the kitchen and saw the puzzle spread all over the table. He studied the pieces for a moment, then looked at the box, turned to her, and said, “No matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a tiger. Now, let’s put all these Frosted Flakes back in the box.”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything.” Earnest Hemingway

“Relationships follow the lost and found principle.  If you’re taken for granted, they will lose you to the person who will find and appreciate everything about you.” Dodinsky

“When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.” Tecumseh

“You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather.” Outkast

“I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how a man could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” Abraham Lincoln

“To succeed in life, you need 3 things: A Wishbone, A Backbone and A Funny Bone.” Reba McEntire

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.mentalhealthireland.ie/exam-stress-tips Avoid Cramming the night before an exam, make sure you get a good night sleep and … Exercise: Regular exercise is an excellent way of coping with stress. Also includes many more helpful tips.

 

 

 

31st MAY : THE MOST HOLY TRINITY:

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Tot Lane, New Street.
• Sun 10.00am:     Peg Collins, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     William O’Flynn, Barleyhill.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Exam Mass.
• Sun 10.00am:     D.D. Cronin, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     Noel O’Mahony, High Street.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,715.00,  SHRINES: €398.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00,  TRÓCAIRE to date:  €2,060.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

PARISH OFFICE: Please note the parish office will be closed on bank holiday Monday, 1st June.

FAMILY TREE MASS: Will be held in Holy Cross Church, Charleville on Monday, 1st June at 3pm. Celebrant Fr. Eugene Barrett, OFM. All welcome.

MONTHLY MASS: In honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Lismire on Wednesday, 3rd June at 8pm. All welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: St. Vincent De Paul will hold their church gate collection before masses next weekend, 6th & 7th June. Please give a little it will help a lot.

BRÚ COLUMBANUS: A 10k fundraising trek will take place on Saturday, 6th June in Kenmare to raise much needed funds for   Brú Columbanus. Brú Columbanus provides “home from home” accommodation for the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and Hospice. Registration is €20 . Phone 021-4345754.

FIRST FRIDAY: Next Friday, 5th June is First Friday. Both morning masses, Taur at 9am and Newmarket at 10am will be offered as November masses for the dead. The sick of the parish will be visited on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.

EXAM MASS: For all Leaving Cert & Junior Cert student’s will be   held on Saturday, 6th June at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church. Exam students, family & friends are welcome   to attend. If you or a member of your family are doing state exams this year, please write the students name on the sheet provided at the back of the Church. The youth choir will sing at this special mass.

Exam Prayer God stay close to me today, Guide my study and light my way. Ease my nerves and comfort me, With peace and love so tenderly. May I remember the things I need, And understand all I study and read. May I strive to give my best And do myself justice in each test. May the topics I know and like appear On the exam paper to lessen my fear. And during the moments I may feel stressed I’ll try to remember the ways I’m blessed. And if there are times that I feel at sea Help me to trust that you’re here with me. Amen.

CORPUS CHRISTI: The Corpus Christi procession will take place on Sunday, 7th June after 11.30am mass. The proposed route for the procession is up the Island Road and into Castlecourt for Benediction and final blessing.  Everyone welcome.

SUNFLOWER DAY: Sunflower day is Friday, 5th June. A collection will be held throughout the day in Newmarket on behalf of Marymount Hospice. Please give as generously as you can. All contributions will be greatly appreciated.

FOLLOW UP MEETING: Of Taur Church Centenary celebrations will be held on Wednesday, 3rd June at 7.30pm in Taur Church. Also, pictures of the weekends celebrations can be viewed on www.athtrasna.com/gallery/parish.

TIDY TOWNS: The tidy towns group are gathering on Tuesday next 2nd June @ 7pm… The main project this week is to weed the bio diversity garden, so if your available please come along. Your help will be very welcome.

GLASH/TAUR TEXT ALERT NETWORK: Just a reminder if anyone wishes to register for the text alert system please contact one of the following committee members between 7pm and 10pm. Michael Quinn – 087-7043184, Eileen Hartnett -   087-6770943 or Margie Clarke on 087-6569055.

SHORT BUT SWEET: Grace Davidson took her four-year-old granddaughter to “big church” for the first time. She sat quietly taking in every aspect of the service and her attentive curiosity stayed in check until the pastoral prayer. The pastor said, “We thank You, Lord, for Your presence.” The little girl’s eyes flew open and she whispered to her grandmother, “Granny, we’re gonna get presents!”

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.twomeyfamilyremorial.com.  Twomey Family Remorial Weekend, 6th and 7th June 2015 – an  action packed weekend of sport & fun in honour of Connie, baba Oisin and baby Elber Marie Twomey. Money raised will be donated to ‘Bru Columbanus’.

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Be careful what you say. You can say something hurtful in ten seconds, but ten years later, the wounds are still there.” Joel Osteen

“If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces  up and begin again.” Flavia Weedn

“If someone has offended you, insulted you, or  disappointed you, let it go! If you are remembering all the ways you have been hurt or forgotten, let it go! Ask yourself, what good does it do to hold on to this?”  Lyanla Vanzant

“Just because someone stumbles and loses their way doesn’t mean that they’re lost forever.”  Charles Xavier

“Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” Henry Van Dyke

“Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.” Marlene Dietrich

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are seeds.  You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds !

 

 

24th May – Pentecost Sunday:

• MASS INTENTIONS:
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat. 7.30pm:        Michael D. Lane, Commons.
• Sun 10.00am:      Dan Kenneally, Glenlara
• Sun 11.30am:      Jerry Hubbard, Rylane.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Tot Lane, New Street.
• Sun 10.00am:     Peg Collins, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     William O’Flynn, Barleyhill.

MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am. Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS: OFFERTORY: €2,372.00, SHRINES: €96.00, EPISCOPAL : €442.00, TRÓCAIRE to date:€1,963.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

CORPUS CHRISTI: The Corpus Christi procession will take place on Sunday, 7th June after 11.30am mass. The proposed route for the procession is up the Island Road and into Castlecourt for Benediction and final blessing.

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY: Thank you to everyone who organised, participated and attended the celebrations in the Church of the Holy Spirit last weekend. It was a great occasion for our community. A follow up meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3rd June at 7.30pm in Taur Church.

EXAM MASS: For all Leaving Cert & Junior Cert student’s will be held on Saturday, 6th June at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church. Exam students, family & friends are welcome to attend. If you or a member of your family are doing state exams this year, please write the students name on the sheet provided at the back of the Church. The youth choir will sing at this special mass.

FAMILY TREE MASS: Will be held in Holy Cross Church, Charleville on Monday, 1st June at 3pm. Celebrant Fr. Eugene Barrett, OFM. All welcome.

PARISH ACCOUNTS – 2014 Parish Collections: Door – €97,964. Shrines – €11,311. Missalettes – €1,395. Donations – €221.   Parish Mission – €5,103. CYMS Rental – €814. Insurance (Storm Damage) – € 40,257. Diocesan Collections: Monthly Diocesan Collection – €4,078. Immigrants – €594. Retired Priests – €607. Holy Places – €635. Trócaire – €1882. Episcopal    Conference – €377. Peter’s Pence – €451. Seminarians – €596. Social & Family Affairs – €374. Missions – €535. Loan Received in October 2014 – €50,000. Revenue Rebate from CHY3 forms- €18,326.18. Payments – Church Repairs (storm damage) €31,398. Heating & Lighting – €12,354. Church Requisites – €1,951. Wages – €21,523. Parish Admin – €26,376. Taur Renovations- €79,255. Courses/Hospitality – €3,124. Shrines – €2,844. CYMS Repair  – €20,089. Repair to Parish Houses – €3,500. Insurance – €7,840. Parish Office – €1,058. Missalettes – €1,822. Bank Charges – €983.40. Cemetery expenses – €350. Donations – €2,830. Loan Repayments – €3,148. Parish Contribution to (a) Diocesan Funds (5%) – €5,249 (b) Sick & Retired Priests – €7,354. Closing Balance: €40,053. Thanks to all for your continued generosity and support.

HISTORIC GRAVES OF DUHALLOW: To conclude the recent phase of training a closing ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 27th May at 7.30pm in the JOK Institute. Results of the training will be presented.

BRÚ COLUMBANUS: A 10k fundraising trek will take place on Saturday, 6th June in Kenmare to raise much needed funds for Brú Columbanus. Brú Columbanus provides “home from home” accommodation for the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and Hospice. Registration is €20 . Phone 021-4345754.

CUL CAMP: This years Cul Camp will take place from Monday, 17th to Friday, 21st August from 10am to 2pm daily.

SHORT BUT SWEET:  A mother walked into her teenage son’s makeshift weight room and watched him work out on the bench press. After seeing him move through several heavy repetitions, she asked, “Why is it you can lift nearly two hundred pounds, but you can’t pick up your clothes?

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“One evening at dinner, realizing that he had done nobody any favour throughout the entire day, he spoke these memorable words: “My friends, I have wasted a day.”” Emperor Titus

“If you are lucky to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.  John Irving

“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” Jean-Paul Sartre

“Time to improve is limited. The clock is always on and doesn’t care if you don’t feel like it. Someone else does and they’re passing you by.” William James Moore

“Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air…..but only for one second without hope’ Hal Lindsey

“Anyone who has lost something they thought was theirs forever finally comes to realize that nothing really belongs to them.”  Paulo Coelho

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Life is a book, some chapters are sad, some are happy and some are exciting, but if you never turn the page you will never know what the next chapter has in store for you

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.yr.no If going to the seaside, cutting the lawn or cutting silage check out the forecast on this reliable website.

17th MAY : THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Rita Walsh, Glenlara.
• Sun 10.00am:     Centenary Mass.
• Sun 11.30am:     John & Ellen Clifford & their daughters Mary & Helen.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Michael D. Lane, Commons.
• Sun 10.00am:     Dan Kenneally, Glenlara.
• Sun 11.30am:     Jerry Hubbard, Rylane.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the word at 10am.

LAST WEEKEND COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,958.00, SHRINES: €162.00, DIOCESAN FUND :€000.00, TRÓCAIRE to date: €1,943.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

CLONFERT CEMETERY MASS: Thank you to everyone who prepared the cemetery, took part & attended at the mass last Thursday evening. It was a lovely occasion.

ADORATION: Next Friday, 22nd May people are welcome to come to the adoration chapel from 3pm to 9pm to pray for the Marriage Referendum.

EXAM MASS: For all Leaving Cert & Junior Cert student’s will be held on Saturday, 6th June at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s church. Exam students, family & friends are welcome to attend. If you or a member of your family are doing state exams this year, please write the students name on the sheet provided at the back of the Church.

FAMILY TREE MASS: Will be held in Holy Cross Church, Charleville on Monday, 1st June at 3pm. Celebrant Fr. Eugene Barrett, OFM. All welcome.

PARISH RADIO: Parishioners who no longer require the use of the parish radio are asked to please return it to the parish office.

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY: Sunday, 17th May at 10am: Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Bishop William Crean. Light refreshments served afterwards.

ISLAND CLEAN UP: As part of the tidy towns initiative all residents of The Island are invited to help make The Island a cleaner & better place for 2015. Meeting at the Kiln on Tuesday next May 21st at 7.30pm. All ideas & help welcome.

GLASH/TAUR TEXT ALERT: Has now been set up following a recent public meeting. Those interested in registering are asked to contact Michael on 087-7043184 or Eileen on 087-6770943  (7pm to 10pm)

MAYFAIR VINTAGE RALLY: In aid of Respite Care Centre will be held in Dromcollogher on Sunday, 17th May at 1.30pm. All welcome.

SHORT BUT SWEET: Desperate and lonely for female company, a frog telephoned a psychic telephone service to find out what his future held. The person on the other end    of the line said, “You will meet a beautiful young woman who will find you very interesting and want to know all about you.” Excited and amazed, the frog asked excitedly, “That’s wonderful! Where    will I meet her? At work? At a party?” “No,” said the psychic. “In a biology class.”

• SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:
• “Many powerful people don’t want peace because they live off war. Some powerful people make    their living with the production of arms. It’s the industry of death.” Pope Francis
• “Some people are old at 18 and some are young at 90….time is a concept that humans have created.” Yoko Ono
• “The three most harmful addictions are heroin,   carbohydrates and a monthly salary.” Nassim Taleb
• “When nothing seems to help, I go and look at the stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps 100 times without so much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the 101^st blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone on before.” Jacob Riis
• “Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” Richard Branson
• “Sometimes the greatest messages come out of the greatest messes.” Steve Maraboli
• “Never bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. Some people bear all three – All that they have had, All they have now, and All they expect to have,” Edward Hale

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Life is not a private affair – A story and its lessons are only made useful if shared.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.journeyofhearts.org. Journey of Hearts was designed to be a Healing Place with resources and support to help those in the grief process following a loss or a significant life change.

‘I WORRIED’ I worried a lot. ‘Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better?
Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows can do it and I am, well, hopeless. Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it, am I going to get rheumatism, lockjaw, dementia? Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning and sang.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10th MAY : SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Jeremiah & Mary Moynihan, Liscongil & deceased members of the Moynihan Family.
• Sun 10.00am:     Matty Noonan, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Dan Joe O’ Connor, Island Road.
• NEXT WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Rita Walsh, Glenlara.
• Sun 10.00am:     Centenary Mass.
• Sun 11.30am:     John & Ellen Clifford & their daughters Mary & Helen.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – NO 10am Mass or Liturgy of the word.

Wedding: Congratulations to Deirdre O’ Reilly and Patrick O’ Brien who were married recently.

IS JESUS CALLING YOU? Vocations afternoon from 1.30pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 16^th May for women discerning a religious vocation at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork. For further info. www.poorclarescork.ie Email: vocationspoorclarescork@gmail.com

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to the 34 children from both our primary schools who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday morning. It was a lovely family & community celebration and the children took part in a wonderful way. Many thanks to their class teachers Norma Stritch and Humphrey Murphy who did so much to prepare the  children and to everyone who helped in any way to make the day a special occasion for the children.

TAX REBATE SCHEME: Please return any outstanding CHY3 forms to the parish office during the coming week. Thank you.

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY 15th -17th May:  Weekend Celebrations includes: Friday,15th @ 7.30pm : Concelebrated mass in the newly refurbished church. Mass will be offered for all the deceased members of the community followed by refreshments and light entertainment. Saturday, 16th @ 1pm: A historical walk beginning at the church. Sunday, 17th @ 10am: Sunday mass celebrated by Bishop William Crean. Light refreshments served afterwards. Also on Friday, 15th May Rev. Canon Gerard Casey will launch Donal Murphy’s latest book ’ A history   of Taur Church’ immediately after the 7.30pm mass.

CLONFERT CEMETERY MASS: The annual open air mass in Clonfert cemetery will  be celebrated on Ascension Thursday, 14th May at 7.30pm. Please inform family members who now   live outside the parish and would like to attend.

INVITATION: To all involved in Eucharistic Adoration to attend the annual Day of Prayer & Reflection on Saturday, 16th May beginning with 10am mass in St. Mary’s church, Mallow followed by guest speakers in the Hibernian Hotel, lunch and Holy hour at 2pm.

EXAM MASS: For all Leaving Cert & Junior Cert student’s will be held on Saturday, 6th June at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s church. Exam students, family & friends are welcome to attend. If you or a member of your family are doing state exams this year, please write the students name on the sheet provided in the Church Porch.

FRANCISCAN BROTHERS: Br. Brian Johnson would like to thank the people of Newmarket & Taur for the warm welcome he received last weekend and for your generosity towards their mission work. To date a total of €2,586 has been collected.

ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA MASS: Will be held in Lismire church on Wednesday, 13th May at 8pm. All welcome.

THANK YOU: A total of €400 was raised at the Alzheimer’s tea party in CYMS last Tuesday. A huge thanks to all those who supported in any way. This money will  go towards local services helping those and their families living with dementia.

KNITTING & CROCHET GROUP: Meet every Friday morning in Newmarket Library @ 10.30am to knit, crochet or just have a chat ! Recently they finished the worthwhile project of knitting cardigans and hats for premature babies in  the CUH. On Friday, 15th & 22nd May, Amanda Wright will present a Spring inspired craft workshop. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. Register on 029-61090 for craft workshops.

• SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:
• “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”  T. S. Eliot
• “Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart.” Jessica Hoang
• “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Mark Twain
• “If you’re ever in a situation where you’re next to a loved one on their deathbed, there are four things you should say to them: I love you, Thank you, ask for forgiveness and forgive them, and Goodbye for now.” College Professor of Philosophy
• “This is the real secret of life – to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” Alan Watts
• “If we knew each other’s secrets, what comfort we would find.” John Churton Collins

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: If you want to fly you must give up what weighs  you down !

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.iws.ie . With summer approaching Irish Water Safety     contains advice for safety around water.

SHORT BUT SWEET: ‘A cartoon pictured a little boy kneeling in    prayer. Obviously disgruntled with the results  of his prayers, he was saying, “Aunt Harriet hasn’t gotten married, Uncle Hubert hasn’t any work, and Daddy’s hair is still falling out…   I’m getting tired of praying for this family  without getting any results.”

MAY GOD BLESS YOU: With sunshine to warm you, When the world seems cold. With smiles to cheer you, When the road seems long. With bright stars in the sky, When the way seems dark.

 

 

 

 

3rd MAY : FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Danny Shields, Priory Park.
• Sun 10.00am:     Connie Fitzpatrick, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Dan O’Sullivan, Barnacurra  & deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Jeremiah & Mary Moynihan, Liscongil & deceased members of the Moynihan Family.
• Sun 10.00am:     Matty Noonan, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Dan Joe O’ Connor, Island Road.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – NO 10am Mass or Liturgy of the word.
• Saturday – First Holy Communion Mass @ 11am

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €2,082.00,  SHRINES:€133.00, DIOCESAN FUND: €000.00,  TRÓCAIRE to date: €1,850.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

WELCOME: To Br. Brian Johnson of the Franciscan Brothers who will speak at all masses this weekend about the work they do in Kenya & Uganda.

PARISH ENVELOPES: The new envelope year commences this weekend. If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to do so please contact the parish office on 029-22679.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 10th May . Bus will leave Newmarket town cross at 7.30am. Names please to Ellen on 029-60354.

TRÓCAIRE: This years Lenten Campaign to Trócaire will be forwarded to the diocese next weekend. Any outstanding  boxes can be handed into the sacristy or parish office.

PARISH OFFICE: Will be closed on Monday next, 4th May.

TAUR CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS: Will take place from 15th to 17th May. A full list of events are listed on the church notice boards and on the invitation cards in both churches. Next planning meeting on Wednesday, 6th May @ 7.30pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: 2nd class pupils of both our primary schools will receive their First Holy  Communion next Saturday, 9th May at 11am. We wish all of them every blessing on this most joyous occasion in their young lives. Please keep them in your prayers. There will be no 10am mass on Saturday morning.

CLONFERT CEMETERY MASS: The annual open air mass in Clonfert cemetery will be celebrated on Ascension Thursday, 14th May at 7.30pm. Please inform family members who now live outside the parish and would like to attend.

EXAM MASS: For all Leaving Cert & Junior Cert student’s will be held on Saturday, 6th June at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s church. Exam students, family & friends are welcome to attend this special mass.

ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA MASS: In Lismire church has been rescheduled from next Wednesday, May 6th to Wednesday, May 13th due to parish novena.

TEXT ALERT NETWORK: For Newmarket & Taur is now up an running. If you signed up at the recent meeting you will have received a message welcoming you to the network, if you have not received this message and would like to sign up for a cost of €10 please contact a member of the Town Development Committee. We need to look out for each other and help reduce crime in our area.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA PARTY: Join us for Tea & delicious bakes as we raise funds for our local services who help those and their families living with dementia. Venue: CYMS on Tuesday, May 5th from 10am to 12 noon.

THANK YOU: The Parents, Staff and Pupils of Newmarket Girls School would like to thank everyone who supported their recent cake sale, it is very much appreciated. The evening was a great success.

PUBLIC MEETING: In relation to preventing crime will be held at Glash community centre on Tuesday, 5th May at 8pm. Members of the gardai and security will be in attendance. Please support.

SECRET GARDEN: Sustainability Day will be held on Sunday, 3rd May from 1pm – 6pm. All welcome.

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“To find the air and the water exhilarating, to be thrilled by the stars at night, to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” J Burroughs

“A person being “too busy” is a myth. People make time for the things that are really important to them!” Mandy Hale

“Enjoy every sandwich.” Warren Zevon

“Everybody has something that chews them up, and for me, that thing was always loneliness. The cinema has the power to make you not feel lonely, even when you are.” Tom Hanks

“Our minds are like crows. They pick up everything that glitters, no matter how uncomfortable our nests get with all that metal in them.”  Thomas Merton

“The worst thing in life you can become is cynical. Cynical is like concrete….and nothing grows in concrete.” Carlos Santana

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Most of the problems in life are because of two  reasons: we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.mothersandfathersmatter.org . Is a group set up to say exactly that, ‘mothers and fathers matter’

SHORT BUT SWEET: A student sat through an exam. The teacher supervising said time up but still the student carried on. The teacher said; “Hand your exam paper in now or I’m not going to accept it.” Still the student carried on. Thirty minutes later the student got up and stood before the teacher. The teacher looked at him and said; “I am not going to accept your paper. It is late”. The student looked the teacher in the eye and said; “Do you know who I am?” The teacher replied “No, and I don’t really care!” For a second time the student said; “Do you know who I am?” For a second the teacher replied “No!” The student replied; “Good!” He then lifted the stack of exams, stuffed his paper in the middle, and ran out of the room.

 

 

 

26th April : FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Eily O’ Connell, The Island & her sister Jo Murphy.
• Sun 10.00am:     Kathleen Clifford nee Lane Inchintotane & Bermingham.
• Sun 11.30am:     Teresa Eardley, Pound Hill.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Danny Shields, Priory Park.
• Sun 10.00am:     Connie Fitzpatrick, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Dan O’Sullivan, Barnacurra & deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word @ 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,790.00,  SHRINES: €243.00,  DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, TRÓCAIRE to date: €1,717.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Friday, 1st May @ 8pm: Mountkeeffe & Knockduff at the home of Denis & Annemarie Lehane.

PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES:The envelope year commences on 3rd May 2015 and  the last few boxes will be delivered during the next few days. Fr. Francis would like to thank those who delivered the boxes and also to all parishioners for your weekly contributions & support. This years box will cover an 8 month period – May to December and then a new box will be delivered in December for the year 2016. This is to  bring our collection into line with the tax year—January to December. If you do not receive a box of envelopes and would like to do so please contact the Parish Office on 029-22679.

FRANCISCAN BROTHERS: Fr. Brian Johnson will visit Newmarket & Taur on 2nd & 3rd May as part of the co-ordinated Parish Promotions Programme and will speak at all masses about the work they do in Ireland, Kenya and Uganda.

FIRST FRIDAY: Next Friday, 1st May is First Friday. Both morning masses, Taur at 9am and Newmarket at 10am will be offered as November masses for the dead. The sick of the parish will be visited on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.

TAUR CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS: Will take place from 15th to 17th May. A full list of events are listed on the church notice boards and on the invitation cards in both churches.

MONTHLY MASS: In honour of Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Lismire on Wednesday, May 6th at 8pm. All welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: St. Vincent De Paul will hold their church gate collection before masses next weekend, 2nd & 3rd May. Please give a little it will help a lot. Confidential helpline 087-9333212.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 10th May . Bus will leave Newmarket town cross at 7.30am. Names please to Ellen on 029-60354.

LEGION OF MARY: Are looking for volunteers to join their group in Newmarket. If interested please contact Ellen on 029-60354 or 087-1332161.

CHORAL CONCERT: With Denmark’s Choir Húsakórid & The Duhallow Choral Society will be held on Friday, 1st May at 7.30pm in the Church of  the Immaculate Conception, Boherbue. Tickets €10. Booking essential. Enquiries to 029-60633.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA PARTY: Join us for Tea & delicious bakes as we raise funds for our local services who help those and their families living with dementia. Venue: CYMS Newmarket on Tuesday, May 5th from 10am to   12 noon. Please support.

CAKE SALE & COFFEE EVENING: In aid of Newmarket Girls’ School will take place  in the CYMS on Saturday, 25th April at 8pm. All   welcome.

SECRET GARDEN: Free gardening class on Sunday, 26th April @ 3pm – Success with Growing Tomatoes. Also, Poultry Sale from 2pm – 5pm. Tea Room Open.

SHORT BUT SWEET: A college-football coach was faced with the possibility that his star player might be failed in his exams, so he pleaded with the maths teacher not to fail the kid. “Tell you what, coach,” said the teacher, “I’ll ask him a question in your presence. If he gets it right, I’ll pass him.” The athlete was called in, and the teacher asked, “What’s two and two?” “Four,” replied the player. Frantically the coach cried, “Give him another chance! Give him another chance!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Bridges burn, tables turn, you live and you learn.” Konner Bradley

“Some old – fashioned things like fresh air and   sunshine are hard to beat. Laura Ingalls Wilder

“There are moments in all of our lives, when we are compelled to ask ourselves, how far are we willing to go for what we want?” Chuck Klosterman

“When you are in the final days of your life, what will you want? Will you hug the college degree in the walnut frame? Will you ask to be carried to the garage so you can sit in your car? Will you find comfort in rereading your financial statement? Of course not. What will matter then will be people. If relationships will matter most then, shouldn’t they matter most now?” Max Lucado

“If you have love in your life it can make up for a great many things you lack. If you don’t have it, no matter what else there is, it’s not enough.” Ann Landers

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Most days my demons are silent, but when they talk, oh God, how they scream.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK:  www.darknessintolight.ie. Darkness into Light is the annual fundraiser for Pieta House. This year walk/run takes place on Saturday 9^th May.

Today, I’ll be the master of my emotions: If I feel depressed I will sing, If I feel sad I will laugh, If I feel ill I will double my labour, If I feel fear I will plunge ahead, If I feel inferior I will wear new garments, If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice, If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come, If I feel incompetent I will think of past success, If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals, Today, I will be the master of my emotions.

 

 

19th April : THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Paddy & Kathleen Coleman,Priory Park.
• Sun 10.00am:     Julia Bodie, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     Kitty McCarthy, Priory Park.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Eily O’ Connell, The Island & her sister Jo Murphy.
• Sun 10.00am:     Kathleen Clifford nee Lane Inchintotane & Bermingham.
• Sun 11.30am:     Teresa Eardley, Pound Hill.

MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am. Thursday – Liturgy of the Word @ 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,906.00,  SHRINES: €565.00,  DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION: €000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Friday, 1st May @ 8pm: Mountkeeffe & Knockduff   at the home of Denis & Annemarie Lehane.

PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES: The envelope year commences on 3rd May 2015 and your new box will be delivered during the next two weeks. Please note a new envelope number has been allocated to you , this does not effect your previous  contributions. This years box will cover an 8 month period – May to December and then a new box will be delivered in December for the year 2016. This is to   bring our collection into line with the tax year – January to December. If you do not receive a box of envelopes and would like to do so please contact the Parish Office

LEGION OF MARY: Are looking for volunteers to join their group in Newmarket. If interested please contact Ellen on 029-60354 or 087-1332161.

TRÓCAIRE BOXES: Please return your Trócaire Box to either the sacristy or the parish office during the coming week. Thanks.

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY- 15th to17th May The next planning meeting will be held in Taur Church on Wednesday, 22nd April at 7.30pm. All welcome. Photograph’s of past Priests of the parish and a group photograph of the 2004 confirmation held in Taur Church are also sought. Please hand them into the Parish Office.

CLONFERT CLEAN UP: The monthly clean up of Clonfert cemetery will recommence on Saturday, 25th April from 10am to 1pm. The group look forward to welcoming back all helpers from the past and look forward to meeting new volunteers. Your help and support is greatly appreciated.

INVITATION TO ALL ADORERS: To come and join the 3^rd annual pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday April 26^th.The newly refurbished shrine is the only Eucharistic shrine in the world. Talk on the Eucharist by Fr. John Harris at 1.15pm in the Basilica. Holy Mass at 3pm,  chief celebrant and homilist Most Rev Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath. Bus arranged. Please contact Tom Dennehy 087- 6468658 or Betty Murphy 087-2572064.

CHORAL CONCERT: With Denmark’s Choir Húsakórid & The Duhallow Choral Society will be held on Friday, 1st May at 7.30pm in the Church of  the Immaculate Conception, Boherbue. Tickets €10. Booking essential. Enquiries to 029-60633.

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY: Daffodil Day 2015: Proceeds amounted to €4,390, which helps in the fight against cancer through research and the many free cancer services provided. Coffee Morning: Total amount collected on St. Patrick’s Day was €1,850. A contribution of €1,000 was made to our Lady’s Hospital for sick children and the remainder to the Irish Cancer Society. Easter Chicks: Sold locally amounted to €1,000 was donated to Mercy Hospital Cancer Research Unit, Cork & Mary Mount Hospice. Thank you to everyone for your generous donations and contributions to these very worthy causes.

NEWMARKET BOYS’ SCHOOL:  Will present a ’Feast of Drama’ on Thursday next, April 23rd, in the church at 8pm sharp. They have been working for many weeks with local drama teacher, Michael O’Halloran & their class teachers, and the enthusiasm and commitment to this production is remarkable. Each class grouping will produce an amazing act for your enjoyment,  beginning with the infants who will feature an original treatment of some their favourite nursery rhymes. This will be followed by 1st-2nd class, who will present a slightly zany take on well loved nursery rhymes called ‘Nursery Crimes’. 3rd & 4th will produce the humorous play ‘Robbing Hood and the Island Wood’. The night will conclude with a mind-blowing grand finale of ‘Noah’s Ark’ presented by 5th & 6th class. All those who are  interested in coming to support the boys, or in enjoying an hour out are more than welcome on the night.

ALZHEIMERS TEA PARTY: Join us for Tea & delicious bakes as we raise funds for our local services who help those and their families living with dementia. CYMS Newmarket, Tuesday May 5th from 10am to 12 noon.     Your support would be greatly appreciated.

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.”  David Allen

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal.” Rumi

“There are no bad children. There are bad choices. There are bad moments. There are bad days. There are bad situations. But there are no bad children.” L. R. Knost

“God is able to take your life, with all of the heartache, all of the pain, all of the regret, all of the missed opportunities, and use you for His glory.”  Chuck Swindoll

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Sometimes I forget putting myself first isn’t selfish, but necessary !

SHORT BUT SWEET: A teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in   logic. “Here is the situation,” she said. “A  man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he can’t swim, and runs down to the bank. Why do you think she ran to the bank? “A little girl raised her hand and  suggested, ” ‘To draw out all his savings?”

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.theoncologyinstitute.com The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is committed to providing superior, compassionate and state-of-the-art medical care to their patients.