Good Shepherd Parish Newsletter, 6 Feb 2011

The Good Shepherd Parish

Mass Times

Sunday - 11am, Monday to Friday - 9.30am 

First Friday - 9.30am

Week of February 6th, 2011 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Family Enrichment Programme

The Pastoral Council of the Good Shepherd Parish, aims this year to start a programme to support all our married couples in their love, so that their marriage can be as fruitful and life giving as possible right through their lives.
A preliminary meeting to explore ideas for this programme will be led by Fr Michael Screene of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart from Croi Nua on Wednesday 16th February in the Parish Centre @7.30pm. An Implementation Group will be formed on the night.
The initial idea is for a series of talks on topics such as expectations in marriage, communication skills, time for each other, stages in marriage etc but other ideas will be welcome.

We would encourage couples to attend this together as just being present offers support to each other

World marriage Day is celebrated this year on Sunday 13th February. Fr Michael Screene will speak at mass in the Parish Centre on that day.

Notices for newsletter 

If you have a notice you would like to include in the newsletter please contact the Parish office before 12 noon on Wednesday

Sunday, JANUARY 30th

Servers: Mary, Jomin Lola

FEBRUARY ROTAS

Collectors: Tom Keenan, Stella Ugbade, Noel McNicholas
Eucharistic Ministers:  Margaret Carr, Patricia Long, Lillie Brennan

Mass Intentions for the Week:
Sunday 6th; Winifred & Colman O’ Connor
Monday 7th: Margaret Flynn RIP
Thursday 8th Pro-Popula
(Mass for the People)
Sunday 13th: Tilly & Michael Reid
Anniversary

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

Collections

Sunday 6th; €366.21
Diocesan Pastoral Centre:  €172.08

 Classes for parents of all age groups will be offered either locally or in Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith from week beginning February 7th, 2011. If you need support  phone Eileen or Eilish at the Diocesan Pastoral centre, n 091 565066

LENS OF THE GOSPELS

Matthew 5 13-16

Jesus used the image of salt as something that makes food tasty.  Who are the people who give zest to your life and make it enjoyable?  For whom have you done this?  When have you been particularly aware of your potential I this regard?

The second image is that of light.  Who have been the people who have been a light for you, particularly in moments of darkness?  For whom have you been a light?  Recall these experiences and give thanks. 

The images of salt and light can also be applied to communities to which we belong, a family, a parish or other group.  Thinking of the groups of which you see a member, how can the potential be enhanced to enrich the lives of members and offer them a guiding light?

Church Gate Collection today

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Music:

We are looking for people to be involved in music ministry in the parish:  singers, musicians AND 

people to operate the PowerPoint slides.   For info about what's involved, talk to the music group today 

or call Mary 085 169 0116

Rev. Fr. Martin Glynn - P.P.

Phone Mobile - 087-2527124

Parish Office - 091-756823

Web Address

www.goodshepherdgalway.com

Email addresses

goodshepherdgalway@gmail.com

Community Web Address

www.oscail.org

  

7 week Faith and Fun workshop

     

including activities, games and
presentations for

12-18 Year olds…

Beginning :

1st March at 7:30pm.

Application forms available from the parish office..

More info on www.goodshepherdgalway.com

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

“THE HUMAN STORY IS THE HEART OF GOD”
Fr. Daniel J. O’Leary
This great writer and spiritual master shares his wisdom, his stories and experience to draw us to human life as God’s way and hope for us
Saturday & Sunday 12th, 13th of March  10am to 4pm
Cost - €40