12th April : SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Michael J. Lane, Commons.
• Sun 10.00am:     Nancy Lane, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Hannah O’Doherty, Knockduff & her daughter Maureen Temple.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Paddy & Kathleen Coleman, Priory Park.
• Sun 10.00am:     Julia Bodie, Glenamuckla.
• Sun 11.30am:     Kitty McCarthy, Priory Park.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word @ 10am.

LAST WEEKEND COLLECTIONS: OFFERTORY: €2,130.00, SHRINES:€000.00, DIOCESAN FUND :€290.00, HOLY PLACES: €840.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

BAPTISM: We welcome into our Christian community, Amelie Roselyn Halliden.

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. This 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.

TAUR CENTENARY INVITATION CARDS : Are available at the Altar of both churches for parishioners to send to family members who would like to attend our celebrations from 15th to 17th May.

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

COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT MEETING:  Newmarket Town Development will chair an open meeting on Wednesday next, 15th April at 8pm in the CYMS hall. Guest speakers include members of the Gardaí and Diamond Cronins from Muintir Na Tire. Topics discussed will be crime prevention in our area, Introduction of the new Text Alert System, the importance of communication within our community between neighbours, wider community and also the Gardaí. The importance of  alarm systems. We encourage as many people as possible to join the text alert network. Forms will be available to fill out on the night and will cost the nominal contribution of  €10 to cover running costs or can be filled out at anytime by the Town Development Committee.

TIDY TOWNS:  There are still a number of areas that have not yet been represented so we would love to hear from volunteers for the following areas… The Demense, New Street, Scarteen Street, Clanaulie Close, Barry’s Place & Guineys Terrace. The litter challenge begins on the following dates in the following areas… 27/4/15 to 6/5/15. Clanaulie Close and Town 11/5/15 to 20/5/15 Main Street and Town, 25/5/15 to 3/6/15 Priory Park and Town

FRIENDS OF CALCUTTA: Would like to thank everyone who so generously  contributed to their recent clothes collection. It is very much appreciated. To view an informative short  DVD on their work visit ‘Lenrec’ on You Tube.

BOHERBUE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: Will hold an Assessment Test for incoming First Year students 2015/2016 in the school library on Saturday, 18th April 2015 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Students should arrive at the school before 9.15am on the day.

CAN TALK: Is a free Cancer Support Group held on Friday’s from 11am to 12.30pm in Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Mallow. It’s supports those fighting cancer of any type and is open to families, friends and carers. Contact 089-2390863 for more information or email cantalk15@gmail.com.

SECRET GARDEN: Free Gardening class – using perennials in the garden for colour -  will be held on Sunday, 12th  at 3pm. All welcome. www.thesecretgardener.com

SHORT BUT SWEET: Billy was given two euro coins by his grandma on Sunday. One was for the Sunday church collection and the other for an ice cream cone on the way home from church. Billy was flipping both euros in the air on his way to church when one of them slipped from his hand and fell into the storm drain. Billy immediately bowed his head and said, SORRY GOD your euro is gone!

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“When an attractive woman meets a hermit one of them is going to change.” Charles Bukowski

“If you cannot find peace with yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.”Marvin Gaye

“We must not see any person as an abstraction.   Instead, we must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.” Elie Wiesel

“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” Albus Dumbledore

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and you can determine how it is spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”  Carl Sandburg

“Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path.  Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance.”  Elder Wisdom

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: People don’t notice the things we do for them – until we stop doing them.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.leanonme.net Chances are you know someone who has been   affected by depression. Lean on Me is all about making a difference to people affected by depression

SIGNS ON CHURCH PROPERTY:

“No God-No Peace. Know God-Know Peace.”
“Free Trip to heaven. Details Inside!”
“Try our Sundays. They are better than     Baskin-Robbins.”
“Searching for a new look? Have your faith lifted here!”
“People are like tea bags-you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are.”
“When down in the mouth, remember Jonah.  He came out all right.”
“Fight truth decay-study the Bible daily.”
“How will you spend eternity-Smoking or Nonsmoking?”
“Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives”:

5th April : EASTER SUNDAY.

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Sheila Murphy, Guiney’s Terrace.
• Sun 10.00am:     Special Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Teresa Hallinan, Scarteen & her parents Jack & Biddy.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Michael J. Lane, Commons.
• Sun 10.00am:     Nancy Lane, Taur.
• Sun 11.30am:     Hannah O’Doherty, Knockduff & her daughter Maureen Temple.
• 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: €1,697.00, SHRINES:  €148.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION: €000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

Death: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to  the family of the late Mary O’ Leary, Guineys Terrace who died this weekend. May she rest in peace.

PARISH OFFICE:  Will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th April .

THANK YOU: Fr. Francis would like to thank everyone who prepared Newmarket and Taur churches for Easter and all who took part in the Easter ceremonies. A special thanks to everyone who attended the ceremonies. Fr. Francis would also like to thank you for your kindness and   generosity with your Station and Easter offerings and wish you a very happy Easter.

PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES: The envelope year commences on 3rd May 2015 and all boxes will be delivered to you a week in advance. If you have not received a box previously and would like to do so please contact the Parish Office on 029-22679 next week to arrange. These weekly contributions supports all the expenditure in both our churches. Thank you for your continuous support.

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

ADORERS WANTED: Would you consider giving one hour a week to reflect and pray in the Adoration Chapel. If interested please contact Mary on 087-1364590.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Will be held from 17th to 19th April at the Cork    International Hotel. For information visit www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 086-8334382.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Will be held in Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk on Wednesday, 8th April from 3pm to 5pm & 7pm to 9pm. Help to cope with the increasing demand from hospitals and patients in the region.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: In aid of the Friends of Calcutta will take place in Newmarket Church car park on Wednesday, April 8th from 1pm to 3pm. Please support this voluntary Irish charity. Enquires to M. Hopkins on 087-9073074.

BOHERBUE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL:  Will hold an Assessment Test for incoming First Year students 2015/2016 in the school library on Saturday, 18th April 2015 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Students should arrive at the school before 9.15am on the day.

OPEN MEETING :  Tidy Towns lift off meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th April @ 8pm in the CYMS hall, all welcome to attend. We need as many representatives from the various areas as possible.  Lets all pull together and help brighten, maintain and enhance  the community we live in !  For more information check out our Town Development facebook page.

SECRET GARDEN: Will hold a free Gardening Workshop on Sunday 5th April @ 3pm – Growing Salads, Peas & Beans. The talk will take place in the veg garden so please wear outdoor clothing & footwear. All welcome.

DVD: Compiled by Duhallow Ancestry on the Aldworth Family of Newmarket Court is available for sale at O’Flynn & Tobin or contact Lisa on 087- 9848428 to purchase a copy. Cost €10.

SHORT BUT SWEET: Michael, the local vicar at St Mary’s, is talking to one of his parishioners. Michael remarks, ‘When   you get to my age you spend a lot more time thinking about the hereafter.’ ‘Why do you say that?’ enquires the parishioner. Michael, the pastor replies, ‘Well, I often find myself going into a room and thinking what did I come in here after.’

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Just because you’ve got a mind like a hammer doesn’t mean you have to treat everyone else like a nail.” Terry Pratchett

“‘Sometimes’ said Pooh, ‘the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.’” A.A Milne

“I hope you’re proud of yourself for the times you’ve said ‘yes’, when all it meant was extra work for you and was seemingly helpful only to somebody else.” Mr. Rogers

“The old Lakota was wise. He knew that a man’s heart, away from nature, becomes hard. He knew that lack of respect for growing, living things soon led to lack of respect for humans, too. So he kept his children close to nature’s softening influence.” Luther Standing Bear

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face,” Mike Tyson

“The truth is you don’t know what is going to    happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing  is guaranteed.” Eminem

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Many things aren’t equal but everyone gets the same 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – we make time for what we truly want !

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.godfruits.com-Daily Christian inspiration.

THE JELLY BEAN POEM: Red is for the blood He gave,  Green is for the grass He made, Yellow is for the sun so bright, Orange is for the edge of night, Black is for the sins that were made,White is for the grace He gave, Purple is for the hour of sorrow, Pink is for the new tomorrow,  A bag full of jelly beans, colourful and sweet,  A prayer, a promise, An Easter treat.

29th MARCH : PALM  SUNDAY

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Gerry McCarthy, Mountkeeffe.
• Sun 10.00am:     Get Well Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Eileen Hartnett, Pound Hill.
• HOLY THURSDAY:
• Taur @ 6.30pm:
• Newmarket @8pm : Mary Feehan & Judy Scanlon,  Charleville Road.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Sheila Murphy, Guiney’s Terrace.
• Sun 10.00am:
• Sun 11.30am:     Teresa Hallinan, Scarteen & her parents Jack & Biddy.
• MORNING MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday, Friday & Saturday – No 10am Mass.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,770.00, SHRINES: €156.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, EMIGRANTS: €411.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES: The envelope year commences on 3rd May 2015 and all boxes will be delivered to you a week in advance. If you have not received a box previously and would like to do so please contact the Parish Office on 029-22679 next week to arrange. These weekly contributions supports all the expenditure in both our churches. Thank you for your continuous support.

TAX REBATE SCHEME:  Please return your CHY3 form in the envelope provided before next Friday, 4th April. Thank you.

MONTHLY MASS: In honour of Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Lismire on Wednesday, April 1st  at 8pm. All welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: St. Vincent De Paul will hold their church gate collection before masses next weekend, 4th & 5th April.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES: Palm Sunday - 29th March – Usual Sunday masses. Monday to Wednesday – Usual 10am Mass. Wednesday, 1st April -Blessing of the Oils Mass in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh at 7.30pm. Holy Thursday, 2nd April - Taur @ 6.30pm & Newmarket @ 8pm. All Eucharistic ministers are asked to sit together near the top of the Church for the renewal of commitment of Eucharistic Ministry. Quiet hour of reflection from 11pm to 12 midnight in Newmarket. Good Friday, 3rd April -Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. Mary’s, Newmarket at 3pm. Stations of the Cross: Taur at 5pm and Newmarket at 7.30pm. Holy Saturday,  4th April – Easter Vigil in St. Mary’s at 7.30pm. Candles will be available in the Church.

CONFESSIONS: Sunday, 29th March -Penitential Service in St. Mary’s at 7.30pm. Good Friday: Taur – After 5pm Stations of the Cross. Newmarket – After 7.30pm Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday: Newmarket @ 11am.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Friday, 1st May @ 8pm: Mountkeeffe & Knockduff   at the home of Denis & Annemarie Lehane. Station & Easter Offerings – In your box of envelopes there are specific envelopes for Spring Stations and Easter Offerings. These can be placed in the baskets at mass or handed it into the parish office. Thank you for your continuous support.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS N.W.BRANCH: Will hold their AGM on Sunday, 29th March at   2pm in the J.O.K. Institute. All are welcome to attend and new volunteers are most welcome.

THANK YOU: The Parents Association of Newmarket Girls’ School would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent church gate collection. A total of €810.30 was raised.

CLOCKS GO FORWARD: By one hour this weekend. Vigil mass time will remain at 7.30pm

SHORT BUT SWEET: An atheist was out fishing in Scotland, when all of a sudden a huge Dragon type Amphibian began to emerge from the water. With snarling teeth it slithered closer to the atheist. In desperation he cried out, “Dear God, Please save me” All of a sudden, the heavens opened and a deep voice said, “I thought you didn’t believe in Me.” To that the atheist responded, “Give me a break, two minutes ago I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness Monster either”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Here are the two best prayers I know: ‘Help me, Help me, Help me’ and ‘Thank you, Thank you, Thank you’.” Anne Lamott

“I just don’t think I’m looking for the big moments in life anymore. It’s more the simple ones that make for a beautiful day now. Like the sun rising and the moon dancing and the wind singing and the leaves grooving, and kids laughing and music playing, butterflies twirling, heart-smiles staying…and me being present to witness all these little beautiful things. This is what makes for a happy and peaceful life, I’m sure.”   S.C. Lourie

“I do believe in a God, yes. But that’s as far as I want to discuss. If I get too detailed on some things that are personal like that, it gives people an easier way to alienate themselves from me and that’s all they are looking for now.” Timothy McVeigh

“You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it.”    Jimmy Dean

“Changing the world is good for those who want their names in books. But being happy, that is for those who write their names in the lives of others, and hold the hearts of others as the treasure most dear.” Orson Scott Card

“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”    Coco Chanel

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK:  www.prayingeachday.org. Praying Each Day  includes a reflection and prayer specific to each day of the year.

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Sometimes you don’t get closure – you just move on.

22nd MARCH : FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Frank Moynihan, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Months mind mass for the late Patie Walsh, Lower Road.
• Sun 11.30am:     Joanie Buckley, Scarteen Street.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Gerry McCarthy, Mountkeeffe.
• Sun 10.00am:     Get Well Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Eileen Hartnett, Pound Hill.

LAST WEEKEND COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,578.00, SHRINES: €172.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION:  €0,000

Baptisms: Welcome into our Christian community   Gemma Enright & Cara Weathers.

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: Will take place on Monday 23rd March, Tuesday 24th March & Friday 27th March due to Holy Week.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Wednesday, 25th March @ 7pm: In Taur Church Taur, Glenamuckla & Glountane McElligott. Friday, 27th March @ 8pm:  Clonfert, Curraduff, Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. Saturday, 28th March @ 10am: In St. Mary’s Church Gooseberryhill, Meenishal & Barleyhill. Killowen,  Priory & Barleyhill Lower. Duarigle, Knockatullera & Gurranawarrig. The Island & Liscongil. Friday, 1st May @ 8pm: Mountkeeffe & Knockduff   at the home of Denis & Annemarie Lehane.

TOWN STATIONS: In St. Mary’s at 10am. Monday, 23rd March :  Main Street, Kerry Road,   Island Road, Castle Court, Orchard Avenue, Avenue Demense, New Street & West End. Tuesday, 24th March:  High Street, Scarteen Street, Scarteen Road, Cill Ard, Guiney’s Terrace, Barry’s, Murphy’s & Verling Places, Clanaulie Close & Charleville Road. Wed. 25th March :  Church Street, Emmet Place,   Pound Hill, Priory Park, Lower Road.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:

Palm Sunday – 29th March – Usual Sunday masses.

Monday to Wednesday – Usual 10am Mass.

Wednesday, 1st April – Blessing of the Oils Mass in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh at 7.30pm.

Holy Thursday, 2nd April – Taur @ 6.30pm. Newmarket @ 8pm. All Eucharistic ministers are asked to sit together near the top of the Church for the renewal of commitment of Eucharistic Ministry. Quiet hour of reflection from 11pm to 12 midnight in Newmarket.

Good Friday, 3rd April – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. Mary’s,  Newmarket at 3pm. Stations of the Cross: Taur at 5pm and Newmarket at 7.30pm.

Holy Saturday,  4th April -Easter Vigil in St. Mary’s at 7.30pm. Candles will be available in the Church.

CONFESSIONS: Sunday, 29th March : Penitential Service in St. Mary’s at 7.30pm. Good Friday: Taur – After 5pm Stations of the Cross.Newmarket – After 7.30pm Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday: Newmarket @ 11am.

EVENING PRAYER: With the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown will be take place in The Church of the Resurrection, Mallow at 8pm on Wednesday, 25th March.

ROSARY: For the youth will be held at the grotto on Thursday, 26th March at 8.30pm.

CYMS AGM: Will be held on Monday, 23rd March at 8.30pm.

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY: The next planning meeting will be held in Taur Church on Wednesday, 25th March at 7.30pm.

FIRST RESPONDERS: In Kanturk and   Newmarket are looking for volunteer committee members and voluntary first responders. Training provided. Call 085-1800606.

NEWMARKET DRAMA GROUP: Presents ‘A Skull in Connemara’ in Meelin Hall on 22nd, 27th & 28th March at 8pm.

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

SHORT BUT SWEET: A father and his son were seated at the dining room table, while the mother was finishing the final     preparations on the family’s dinner. While the father and son were seated, the father asked the son if he would say the prayer for the meal. The youngster nodded his head, and said that he would pray. The mother placed the last of the meal on the table, and sat down. The boy looked around the table at the food for a moment, and began to pray. He said, “God, I’m not sure what it is. But thanks anyway. And I’ll still eat it.”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life. Edward Butler

“You are not a graveyard. Stop opening your arms to those who are only looking for a place to rest their tired bones.” Pavana

“An adventurous life does not necessarily mean climbing mountains, swimming with sharks or   jumping off cliffs. It means risking yourself by  leaving a little piece of you behind in all those you meet along the way.”               Shawna Grapentin

“Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories.” John Wilmont

“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying in space.” Chris Hadfield

“You’re either part of the problem, or part of the solution, you get to choose.”Eldrige Cleaver

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: The greatest distance in the world is just 14 inches ….from the mind to the heart….. its most difficult to manage the balance between them!

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.thev3movement.org/stationsofthecross A website that contains different Stations of the Cross.

15th MARCH : FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Thomas Enright, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Get Well Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Mary O’Riordan, Demense Ave.
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY: 17th March
• Mon.  7.30pm:    Patrick Spratt, Dungarvan.
• Tues 10.00am:    Special Intention.
• Tues 11.30am:    Chris O’Callaghan, Knocktoosh.
• NEXT WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Frank Moynihan, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Months mind mass for the late Patie Walsh, Lower Road.
• Sun 11.30am:     Joanie Buckley, Scarteen Street.
• FEAST OF ST. PATRICK:  Tuesday, 17th March is the Feast of St. Patrick, the   Principal Patron Saint of Ireland. Mass times will be   the same as Sunday.
• Vigil Mass (Monday ) :   Newmarket @ 7.30pm
• St. Patrick’s Day :         Taur @ 10am  Newmarket @ 11.30am

LAST WEEKEND COLLECTIONS: OFFERTORY: €2,012.00, SHRINES: €288.00, DIOCESAN FUND :€000.00, 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 Wednesday, 25th March @ 7pm: In Taur Church Taur, Glenamuckla & Glountane McElligott. Friday, 27th March @ 8pm:  Clonfert, Curraduff, Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. Saturday, 28th March @ 10am: In St. Mary’s Church Gooseberryhill, Meenishal & Barleyhill. Killowen,  Priory & Barleyhill Lower. Duarigle, Knockatullera & Gurranawarrig. The Island & Liscongil. Date to be confirmed: Mountkeeffe & Knockduff at  the home of Denis & Annemarie Lehane.

TOWN STATIONS: In St. Mary’s at 10am. Monday, 23rd March : Main Street, Kerry Road,   Island Road, Castle Court, Orchard Avenue, Avenue Demense, New Street & West End. Tuesday, 24th March: High Street, Scarteen Street, Scarteen Road, Cill Ard, Guiney’s Terrace, Barry’s, Murphy’s & Verling Places, Clanaulie Close, Wed. 25th March : Church Street, Emmet Place, Pound Hill, Priory Park, Lower Road.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE: Will be held in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, 29th  March at 7.30pm. Four priest’s will be in attendance.

YOUTH CHOIR: Will sing at the vigil mass on Saturday, 21st March. New members most welcome.

CHY3 FORM: Parishioners who received a CHY3 form by post      for completion are asked to please return it in the   envelope provided by next Friday, 20th 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. Parade starts at 12.30pm sharp. Live music played from members of The Scully School of Music throughout the event. A great community event.

IRISH COFFEE MORNING: St. Patrick’s Day annual coffee/tea morning will take place at Hourigan’s Lounge, High Street on Tuesday, 17th March. Please support.

NEWMARKET DRAMA GROUP: Presents ‘A Skull in Connemara’ by Martin McDonagh on March, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th & 28th at 8pm sharp in Meelin hall. All ticket sales from March 20th go towards ‘The Ott Fund’. Please support.

SECRET GARDEN: Will hold a free ’Know your Onions’ gardening class on Sunday 15th at 3pm. Phone 029-60084 or log onto www.thesecretgardener.com for details.

CYMS AGM: Will be held on Monday, 23rd March at 8.30pm.

MOTHER’S DAY: Little children can come up with some very  interesting ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day. Here are some of the best! Angie, 8 years old, wrote: “Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on    Mother’s Day. It’s going to be a surprise. P.S. I hope you like pizza & popcorn.” Robert wrote: “I got you a turtle for Mother’s Day. I hope you like the turtle better than the snake I got you last year.” Eileen wrote: “Dear Mother, I wish Mother’s Day wasn’t always on Sunday. It would be better if it were on Monday so we wouldn’t have to go to school.” Little Diane wrote: “I hope you like the flowers I got you for Mother’s Day. I picked them myself when Mr. Smith wasn’t looking.” And from Carol “Dear  Mother, Here are two aspirins, have a happy Mother’s Day!”

SHORT BUT SWEET: For weeks a six-year-old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event. The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said, “Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?” Tommy burst into tears and confessed, “I think Mommy ate it!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“We cannot concern ourselves with what was. We must act on what is.” Monk Gyatso

“If you want to see what a society really believes in, look at what the biggest buildings on the horizon are dedicated to.” Joseph Campbell

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Rumi

“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” Nora Roberts

“For the past 33years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” Steve Jobs

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don’t always like.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.happyeasteregg.ie.  Helping to put Jesus back at the heart of Easter.

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!

1st MARCH : SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT:

• MASS INTENTIONS:.
• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:    Mamie Murphy, Glenlara.
• Sun 10.00am:   Sam Tarrant, Newmarket & Kilburn
• Sun 11.30am:   Months mind mass for the late Hannah O’Sullivan, Demense Ave
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:    Con & Ellen O’Callaghan & Family, Kippagh.
• Sun 10.00am:
• Sun 11.30am:   Johnny Lane, The Island,Kathleen Lane & Nora Langston.
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word @ 10am.

Wedding: Congratulations to Fiona Brosnan and Paudie Breen who married last weekend.

Baptisms: We welcome into our Christian community Donncha Jones, David O’Neill & Alex Wardas.

Death: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to  the family of the late Patie Walsh, Lower Road who  died last weekend. May he rest in peace.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,956.00, SHRINES: €279.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00,  SPECIAL COLLECTION:€0,000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Wednesday, 4th March @ 8pm: Coolagh, The Commons, Meenatariffe, Gortnaglough & Toureencormack at the home of Tony & Lena Finnegan. Friday, 27th March @ 8pm: Clonfert, Curraduff, Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. All other country station area masses will be held in the church. Dates will be notified next week. 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

FIRST FRIDAY: Next Friday, 6th March 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.

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.

MONTHLY MASS: In honour of Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Lismire on Wednesday, March 4th at 8pm. All welcome.

CLOYNE LENTEN REFLECTIONS: Will take place in the central locations of Charleville, Youghal & Blarney. Please see the church notice board for full details. Concluding night will held in Mallow on 25th March at 8pm.

PRO-LIFE EVENT: Will take place in Dublin on Wednesday, 11th March from 7pm to 8pm. Please support.

PERMANENT DIACONATE: Bishop William Crean invites enquiries from married or single men aged between 30 years and 60 years who are interested in exploring becoming a deacon in the diocese of Cloyne. Please contact Fr. Bermingham on 021-4385105/087-6561048 or email williambermingham@eircom.net

CARDS: Signed St. Patrick’s Day mass bouquets are now available from the parish office along with all other mass cards.

CELEBRATION EVENING: Newmarket Communities will hold a celebration evening to recognise the achievements of our BT Young Scientists of Year, Eimear Murphy and Ian O’Sullivan in the CYMS hall at 8pm on Saturday, 28th February. Everyone welcome.

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. Your help & support will be greatly appreciated.

SECRET GARDEN: A series of free gardening classes begins on Sunday, 1st March ‘ Getting started in the veg garden’.  www.thesecretgardener.com

SHORT BUT SWEET: A man calls up this very rich man in the community and says, “Our records show that you have never given to our charity and we were wondering if you would like to donate?” The rich man replied, “Does your record show I have an elderly mother who was left penniless when my father died, a disabled brother who is unable to work, or a widowed sister with small children who can barely make ends meet?” “No, sir, our records don’t show those things.” “Well, if I don’t give to them, what makes you think I would give to you!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“You need to let your anger out. Not by punching people or using bad language. Use your anger to get your dreams to come true. Don’t hold back because then one day you’re going to explode, burst. So run five miles. Write a song. Ride your bike as hard as you can. Dance as you won’t have legs the next day. Be free. Feel free.” S.R.

“I’ve survived a lot of things, and I’ll probably survive this.”   J.D Salinger

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.”  Michael Altshuler

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future.” Steve Maraboli

“Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your heart or burn down your house, you can never tell.” Joan Crawford

“It’s too big a world to be in competition with everybody else, the only guy I have to get better than is who I am right now.” Colonel Potter

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant – there will always be someone out there that needs what you have to give.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.rolemodels.ie  A website that aims to stop out of control drinking.

22nd FEBRUARY:  FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Jim & Lizzie Hickey, The Island.
• Sun 10.00am:     Mary Murphy, Gortnaglough.
• Sun 11.30am:     Maura Long, Island Road.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Mamie Murphy, Glenlara.
• Sun 10.00am:     Special Intention.
• Sun 11.30am:     Months mind mass for the late Hannah O’Sullivan, Demense Ave
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – NO 10am Mass or Liturgy.

LAST WEEKEND COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,730.00, SHRINES: €215.00, DIOCESAN FUND : €000.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION: €0,000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

CLOYNE LENTEN REFLECTIONS: Will take place in the central locations of Charleville, Youghal & Blarney. Please see the Church notice board for full details. Concluding night will held in Mallow on 25th March at 8pm with the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown.

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Wednesday, 4th March @ 8pm: Coolagh, The Commons, Meenatariffe, Gortnaglough & Toureencormack at the home of Tony & Lena Finnegan. Friday, 27th March @ 8pm: Clonfert, Curraduff, Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. Any other families interested in hosting a station mass are asked to contact Breeda in the parish office on 029-22679 to make the necessary arrangements.

TRÓCAIRE BOXES: Trócaire Boxes are now available in the Church porch  and on the altar rails.

INVITATION: To a discussion on Marriage in light of the Bishops  Pastoral letter and the upcoming referendum will take place on Wednesday,25th at 8pm in Linn Gorm, Kanturk

FAMILY PRAYER BOOKLET: Is available in the Church porch and on the altar rails, please take one home with you.

PRO-LIFE EVENT: Will take place in Dublin on Wednesday, 11th March from 7pm to 8pm. Please support.

CLOYNE PARISH MISSION: Will be held from 9th to 12th March. International speakers: Sr. Briege McKenna & Fr. Kevin Scallon. See Church notice board for schedule.

PERMANENT DIACONATE: Bishop William Crean invites enquiries from married or single men aged between 30 years and 60 years who are interested in exploring becoming a deacon in the diocese of Cloyne. Please contact Fr. Bermingham on 021-4385105/087-6561048 or email williambermingham@eircom.net

TAUR CHURCH CENTENARY: The next planning meeting will be held in Taur Church on Wednesday, 25th February at 7.30pm. All welcome.

CELEBRATION EVENING: Newmarket Communities will hold a celebration evening to recognise the achievements of our BT Young Scientists of Year, Eimear Murphy and Ian O’Sullivan in the CYMS hall at 8pm on Saturday, 28th February. Everyone welcome.

PUBLIC MEETING: In relation to the realignment of Garda District and the amalgamation of the Former Kanturk Garda District Area into Mallow District will be held in the Edel Quinn Hall on Thursday, 26th February at 8pm. Issues in relation to the policing of the local areas will be discussed. Supt. Pat McCarthy and Inspector Aileen Magner and local Sergeants will be in attendance.

CHRISTMAS SWIM: A cheque for €2,000 was recently presented to the Jack & Jill Foundation and a cheque of €6,256 to Marymount Hospice, proceeds of the Newmarket Christmas Day Swim 2014. Sincere thanks to all the swimmers who took part, to all who sponsored them and donated on the day.

A DAY AT THE MOVIES: The film ‘Big Hero 6’ will be shown on the big screen in the CYMS on Sunday, 22nd February at 3.30pm. Children €4. Parents free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FIRST RESPONDERS MEETING: Has been organised for Tuesday, 24th February at 7pm in the CYMS in Newmarket.

ST. JOSEPH’S FOUNDATION: Require a preschool facilitator for the Newmarket area for 6 hours per week. Closing dates for applications is Friday, 6th March. Contact 063-89252 for details.

SHORT BUT SWEET: Because the younger children at Fr. John’s school often forgot their sins when they entered his confessional, he suggested that teachers have the students make lists. The next week when one child came to confession, Fr. John could hear him unfolding paper. The youngster began, “I lied to my parents. I disobeyed my mom. I fought with my brothers and…” There was a long pause. Then a small angry voice said, “Hey, this isn’t my list!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“Are you going to be one of those guys who doesn’t quit until they find you dead in your office, face down in a pool of ink, surrounded by storyboards?”  Stan Lee

“You retain your health only so long as you are willing to forgive your stresses, shrug off adversity and adapt to new situations. Resistance to change always impedes the working of your immunity.”Robert Svoboda

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” J.R.R Tolkien

“Sometimes I look around my living room, and the most real thing in the room is the television. It’s bright and vivid, and the rest of my life looks drab. So I turn the damn thing off. That does it every time. Get my life back.”    Michael Crichton

“You can forget that other people carry pieces of your own story around in their heads. I’ve always thought – put together all those random pieces from everyone who’s ever known you, from your parents to the guy who once sat next to you on a bus, and you’d probably see a fuller version of your life than you even did while living it.” Deb Caletti

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited or erased; it can only be accepted.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK:www.catholicmom.com Catholic faith, family life, and resources from CatholicMom.com include daily articles, colouring pages, catechetical resources, and ideas for lent.

15th FEBRUARY: SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Mary O’ Connor, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Murty O’ Keeffe, Glasheen.
• Sun 11.30am:     Eugene O’ Sullivan, New Street.
• ASH WEDNESDAY – 18th February.
• 9am (Taur):        Special Intention.
• 10.00am:            Special Intention.
• 7.30pm:              Months mind mass for the late Lillie O’ Donovan, Meens and her husband Eamonn.
• NEXT WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Jim & Lizzie Hickey, Island Road.
• Sun 10.00am:     Mary Murphy, Gortnaglough.
• Sun 11.30am:     Maura Long, Island Road.
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – Liturgy of the Word at 10am.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: OFFERTORY: €1,777.00, SHRINES: €110.00, DIOCESAN FUND :€000.00, SPECIAL COLLECTION:€0,000.00. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

Death: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to  the family of the Daniel Joseph Murphy, The Island who died last weekend. May he rest in peace.

ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, 18th February is Ash Wednesday and the   beginning of the season of Lent. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at 9am mass in Taur, at 10am & 7.30pm mass in Newmarket. Each morning of Lent the rosary will be recited at 9.40am commencing on the 18th.

CLOYNE LENTEN REFLECTIONS: Will take place in the central locations of Charleville, Youghal & Blarney. Please see the Church notice board for full details. Concluding night will held in Mallow on 25th March at 8pm with the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown.

TRÓCAIRE BOXES:  Trócaire Boxes are now available in the Church porch & on the altar rails. Please take one home .

SPRING COUNTRY STATION MASSES: Wednesday, 4th March @ 8pm: Coolagh, The  Commons, Meenatariffe, Gortnaglough & Toureencormack at the home of Tony & Lena Finnegan. Friday, 27th March @ 8pm: Clonfert, Curraduff, Castlemcauliffe & Lisdangan East at the home of  Joan & Carmel Fleming. Any other families interested in hosting a station mass are asked to contact Breeda in the parish office on 029-22679 to make the necessary arrangements.

CLOYNE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGES 2015:

• Lourdes – 1st to 6th June 2015. Book with Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Cork on 021-4277959.
• Knock – Sunday, 10th May.
• Fatima – 9th to 16th September. Contact Pilgrimages Abroad Lauri Duffy Travel, Dublin on 01- 6359300.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGES: May 20th and September 2nd. Both pilgrimages accompanied by Spiritual directors. A deposit now secures discounted price. Contact Pat on 029-60221 or 087-2505528.

CAN YOU HELP? Enable Ireland, Cork is looking for Volunteers to assist with the annual Enable Ireland Church Gate Collection in Newmarket & Taur on Saturday and Sunday, 21st & 22nd February 2015. Please contact the fundraising office on 021-4294434 if interested.

NEWMARKET GIRLS SCHOOL: If your child is commencing school in September 2015, please contact the school before Friday, 27th February on 029-60723 during school hours.

GLASH COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENTS: AGM: Will be held on Sunday, 22nd of February at 6pm. COOKERY CLASS: Under the instruction of Frank Moynihan  is proposed to commence in February. Enrolment at 8pm on Wednesday, 18th February. STYLE & FUN EVENING: With Joan Cashman,  colour and image academy will take place on Friday, 20th February at 8pm. Tickets €10 from local shops or contact Jer on 087-2783781.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC: Will hold their AGM on Tuesday, 17th, February at 8pm in the meeting room in Scanlon’s, Church Street. It’s a good way to get involved in the community. All are welcome.

CALLING ALL O’KEEFFE’S: To attend a meeting to discuss the holding of a Clan Rally in 2016. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17th February at 8pm in Dromagh Community Centre. More information from 087-2550333.

SHORT BUT SWEET: A chicken and a pig were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon posted on the outside bulletin board, “Helping the Poor.” They walked away when the chicken suddenly came across with a suggestion. “Brother pig, why don’t we give all the poor people a nice breakfast of ham and eggs?” The pig thought a moment and replied, “That’s all right for you to say because for you it is only a contribution, but for me, it’s total commitment!”

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.” Mandy Hale

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” Dalai Lama

“A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no imagination left for being. As a result, men are valued not for what they are but for what they do or what they have – for their usefulness.”  Thomas Merton

“I believe that the human spirit is indomitable. If you endeavour to achieve, it will happen given enough resolve. It may not be immediate, and often your greater dreams  is something you will not achieve within your own lifetime. The effort you put forth to anything transcends yourself, for there is no futility even in death.” Monty Oum

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Being broken hearted is kind of like having broken ribs – from the outside it looks like everything is fine, but every breath you take hurts .

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.christianmeditation.ie. Aims to give you a brief outline of meditation within the Christian tradition and keep you up to date on the activities of Christian Meditation Ireland.

8th FEBRUARY: FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:

MASS INTENTIONS:.

• THIS WEEKEND:   
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Diarmuid O’Brien, Meenatariffe.
• Sun 10.00am:     Deceased members of the Finucane Family, Inchintotane & High Street.
• Sun 11.30am:     Joseph Raleigh, Kerry Road.
• NEXT WEEKEND:
• Sat.  7.30pm:      Mary O’ Connor, Duarigle.
• Sun 10.00am:     Murty O’ Keeffe, Glasheen.
• Sun 11.30am:     Eugene O’ Sullivan, New Street.
• MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Mass at 10am.
• Thursday – NO 10am Mass or Liturgy.

Death: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to  the family of the late John Cottrell, High Street who  died last weekend. May he rest in peace.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES: Takes place on Wednesday, 11th February and is also World Day of the Sick. During the 10am mass the sacrament of the sick will be offered to those who wish to receive it. We would welcome all the sick & elderly of the parish who are able to travel to attend the mass on the day.

LOURDES MASS: This years Lourdes Mass will take place on Friday, 13th February in St. Gobnait’s Church, Ballyvourney at 7.30pm. All welcome.

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.

CLOYNE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGES 2015: Lourdes – 1st to 6th June 2015. Book with Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Cork on 021-4277959. Knock – Sunday, 10th May. Parishes to make their own travel arrangements. Fatima – 9th to 16th September. Contact Pilgrimages Abroad Lauri Duffy Travel, Dublin on 01- 6359300.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGES: May 20th and September 2nd. Both pilgrimages accompanied by Spiritual directors. A deposit now secures discounted price. Contact Pat on 029-60221 or 087-2505528.

HISTORIC GRAVES SURVEYING: IRD Duhallow is seeking to train communities in historic graveyard recording and publication. Would you like to get involved ? Volunteers from the area of Taur are asked to attend training on Friday, 27th and        Saturday, 28th February from 9.30am to 4pm. Please give your name to Mary Creedon on 029-60633.

ST. JOSEPH’S FOUNDATION: Will hold their annual Spring Fair on Sunday, 19th April . A meeting to discuss this event will take place  on Monday, 9th February at 8.30pm in St. Joseph’s Workshop, Bakers Road. Your help with his event would be greatly appreciated.

THURSDAY CLUB: Will recommence on Thursday, 12th February at 2pm in Castlecourt Community Centre. Existing and new members welcome.

TRAINING COURSE: On Buteyko Breathing Technique will commence in Glash School on Thursday, 12th February @ 7.30pm   for 3 weeks. For details and to book your place phone 087-2888840.

PITCH & PUTT COURSE: Newmarket Pitch & Putt course is a new state of the art course located on the grounds of the James O’ Keeffe Institute which will open in early March. For more   information and how to become a member on this newly renovated 18 hole course please contact 029-60633.

NEWMARKET LADIES FOOTBALL: The AGM for the Newmarket Ladies Football Club will take place on Tuesday, 10th February at 8pm in the Clubhouse. It is very important that all parents and players attend to ensure the continuation of the club.

NEWMARKET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: Will hold their AGM on Tuesday, 17th February at 8pm in the meeting room in Scanlon’s, Church Street. We are always   interested in some new members joining us and we have some posts to fill this year. It’s a good way to meet new people and get involved in the community. All are welcome.

SHORT BUT SWEET: A woman walking down a residential street, noticed a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. She called out to him as she passed. “Hello there! I couldn’t help but notice how happy you look. What’s your secret for a long happy life?” “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day,” he replied. “I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat nothing but fast food, and never exercise.” “Wow!” The woman was amazed. “How old are you?” she asked. “Twenty-six,” he re­plied.

SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:

“I fill myself with love, and I send that out into the world. How others treat me is their path: How I react is mine.” Dr Wayne Dyer

“Our incomes are like our shoes; if too small, they gall and pinch us; but if too large, they cause us to stumble and trip.” John Locke

“The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you’re learning you’re not old.” Rosalyn S. Yalow

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy   solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”    Jodi Picoult

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”  Winston Churchill

“One day you will wake up and there won’t be anymore time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” Paulo Coelho

ONE SENTENCE SERMON: Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: www.randomactsofkindness.org. The Random Acts of Kindness Website aims to inspire others to practice kindness and pass it on.