The Good Shepherd Parish
Mass Times
Sunday - 11am, Monday to Friday - 9.30am
First Friday - 9.30am
March 20th, 2011
Second Sunday of Lent
Family Enrichment Programme
A programme on marriage enrichment will run in the parish from March 2011. This will consist of an initial series of three talks led by Fr Michael Screene of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart from Croi Nua, Taylors Hill. Further talks may be planned for the Autumn.
The first topics are expectations in marriage, communication skills, time for each other.
The programme will run fortnightly for two more Monday nights
Monday 21st March,
Monday 4th April,
Venue; Good Shepherd Parish Centre, Castlegar Sports Complex, Roscam
Time; 8pm to 9.30 pm.
Who is this for? For all couples who want to get the most out of their marriage whatever age or stage they are in. We look forward to meeting you.
Marriage is a journey, not a destination
Planning your wedding
Couples planning their wedding should be aware that the pre-marriage cours+es recognised by the Galway Diocese are those provided by Accord in Newtownsmith and Esker Retreat House, Athenry.
Servers: Patrick, Anyaka, Aisling, Raymond
Children’s Liturgy: Chioma, Mary
MARCH ROTAS
Collectors: Dan Hurley, Peter Oyelola, Dick O’Hanlon
Eucharistic Ministers: Nora Darcy, Stella Ugbade Valarie Kelly
Eucharistic Ministers: Nora Darcy, Stella Ugbade Valarie Kelly
Mass Intentions for the Week:
Sunday 20th: Michael Quigley Anniversary & Youth Mass
Sunday 20th: Michael Quigley Anniversary & Youth Mass
Thursday 24th: Pro-Popula (Mass for the People)
Sunday 27th: Jack Burke Anniversary & People with Disabilities
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
This year we are having outdoor stations of the cross on Good Friday at 3pm. We are currently looking for 20 main characters. Anyone interested please contact the parish office or Sr. Laura (087-7489694) or Fr. Martin. A distinguished director is living in the parish and he has agreed to cast the characters and prepare the staging of the outdoor stations of the cross. Practice on Wednesday nights at 8pm in the Parish Centre
Donations of dresses, boots, shoes, bags, jewellery, baby clothes, baby equipment needed for COPE Galway's Boots, Bags, Bling & Baby event which takes place Mother's Day, 3rd April from 1-5pm in the Galway Bay Hotel. Entry is free, all items less than €40! Call Pamela on 091 778750 for more.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Matthew 17:1-9
Matthew 17:1-9
The transfiguration experience was one that, for Jesus, clarified his relationship with his Father and strengthened him for the future. What have been the experiences, the moments of insight, that have clarified your sense of who you are, and what is your relationship with God?
On the mountain the disciples saw Jesus in a new way. Sometimes in friendship there are moments of sharing in which we get to know a friend in a new and deeper way. Have you had that experience in human friendship, or in your relationship with Jesus and God? Recall when that happened, and what it was like for you.
The clear vision of Jesus with Moses and Elijah was followed by a frightening experience of being in a cloud and it was in the midst of the cloud that the disciples were instructed ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him. ‘Have you had the experience of learning the truth about life and about your relationship with God from moments of confusion as well as from times of special joy?
On the mountain the disciples saw Jesus in a new way. Sometimes in friendship there are moments of sharing in which we get to know a friend in a new and deeper way. Have you had that experience in human friendship, or in your relationship with Jesus and God? Recall when that happened, and what it was like for you.
The clear vision of Jesus with Moses and Elijah was followed by a frightening experience of being in a cloud and it was in the midst of the cloud that the disciples were instructed ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him. ‘Have you had the experience of learning the truth about life and about your relationship with God from moments of confusion as well as from times of special joy?
Collections - Sunday 13th €435.58
Rev. Fr. Martin Glynn - P.P.
Phone Mobile - 087-2527124
Parish Office - 091-756823
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New Day Programme: Fun and faith workshops for young adults (12-18 years old) began on Tuesday 1st March in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall at 7:30- 9p.m. Application forms are available from the Parish office.
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE
DURING LENT.
Bishop Martin Drennan will lead an evening of Praying with Scripture where he will reflect on the Sunday Gospels. On: Monday 21st March, 2011. Monday 11th April, 2011 Venue; Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith.
Time: 8p.m.
Mothers Prayers every Monday except bank holidays
Mothers Prayers for mothers and grandmothers who wish to pray together for their children and grandchildren in the Parish Centre on Monday nights @ 8pm. Queries: Mary 753325 or Eileen 753628
Eucharistic Ministers and Readers
Training with Father Charlie Davey for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers in the Parish Centre at 7pm on Thursday 31st of March
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