Duties for Next Weekend 19^th and 20^th May                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Readers                                                                              Offertory                                                                                       Sat: Caoimhe Hurley                                                            Sat: Aisling & Éimear Keane                                          Sun: James Shevlin                                                              Sun: Nicole & Emma Griffin                                        Eucharistic Ministers                                              Sacristy Helpers                                                                                    Sat:          Mary Kelly                                                 Sat: Maria Fitzmaurice                                                                Sun: Dolores Dowd                                                     Sun: Beatrice Cuddy 

Parish Notes

 Station Mass:  Will take place at the home of Baby Kelly, Ardagh on Saturday May 19th at 11.00am and in the home of Paddy & Margaret Morris on Fri 25^th May at 7.30pm.  

First Holy Communion:  Congratulations to the children who made their First Holy Communion in Glinsk Church: Paul Coyne, Edward Kilheeney and Daniel Scappaticci.

Eucharistic Congress:  The Eucharistic Congress Prayer will be read after Communion at weekend Masses from this weekend until the end of the Congress.  There are still some places available for youth aged 17 to 35 at the Mass in Croke Park on June 17^th. Please contact Fr. Phelim 089 4624240 if anyone is interested.  The parish will cover the €25 cost.

Pre-Exam Youth Mass: Will be held in Glinsk Church on Tuesday 29^th May at 8.00pm.

Revisiting the Mass:  Copies of a flier about a course on "Revisiting the Mass, Part 2", with dates, times & venues have been left in the porches of the church. The course is a follow-up on Part 1 which took place late last year.  There is a €3 charge for each session.

Cemetery Masses:  Have been set for Friday July 20^th at 8.00pm in Ballinakill & Friday July 27^th at 8.00pm in Kilcolumb.  Graveyard Masses in Kilbegnet have been set for Wednesday August 15^th at 8.00pm (new cemetery) & August 26^th at 7.00pm (old cemetery).

Famine Remembrance Sunday:  In Ireland, the Great Famine was a period of mass starvation, disease and emigration between 1845 and 1852. During the famine approximately 1 million people died and a million more emigrated from Ireland, causing the island's population to fall by 20% - 25%. We remember the victims today.

 Fatima Shrine: On 13^th May 1917 Our Lady appeared for the first time to three children, also on 13^th May in 1981 Pope John Paul II was blessing about 10,000 people in St Peter’s, Rome when a gunman opened fire and hit the Pope with four bullets. When he recovered, the Pope made a Pilgrimage to Fatima to thank Our Lady for saving his life.

Elphin Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  Our parish has been asked to nominate 2 young people between the ages of 16 & 20, one from Kilbegnet & one from Glinsk, to participate in the youth section of the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from August 28th to September 2nd. The cost will be €540, half of which will be met by the parish. Applicants should let Fr. Phelim know by phone (089 462 4240) by this Sunday, May 13^th if they are interested in taking part in this valuable work. If more than 2 apply names will be chosen by lot.Anyone interested in going with the invalid section please contact Mary Kelly, Milford 086 8054116 for an application form.

Co. Roscommon Access for All Awards:  Do you know a business in Co. Roscommon who has made their premises, services or products more accessible to everyone? Closing date for Nominations is 29^th June. More information on www.roscommoncoco.ie

Co Roscommon Citizens Information Service:  Hold a weekly clinic at the offices of Roscommon Women's Network, The Old Mill, Castlerea every Wednesday 2-5pm.  Free and confidential.  Contact 094 96 21690.

MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service):  Have a clinic the first and third Tuesday of each month in Roscommon Women's Network, The Old Mill, Castlerea.   To make an appointment contact 076 1072720 or 094 9621690.

Community Policing:  Garda Sinead Higgins is holding a weekly office in Roscommon Women's Network, The Old Mill, Castlerea. Any person who would like assistance filling out forms-Passport,  Motor tax etc or who may have concerns and wishes to speak to a Garda for advice are welcome. Contact 094 9621690 for details of next clinic.

Is someone you care about in trouble with drugs or alcohol?  Then come along on the first Thursday of every month for information, discussion and support, in an informal setting, tea and coffee provided.  Venue: Primary Care Centre, Golf Links Rd, Roscommon Town, at 10.30am.  Contact Karen Gavin 087-6538201 or Mary McCartney: 087-2220380.

Castlerea Gets Fit – Meet and Train:  Organised by Project Match, Roscommon Women’s Network Meet and train.  7 - 8pm every Tuesday in the Demesne.  Meeting at the swimming pool.  Qualified trainer.  €2 per session.  Beginners to advanced catered for.  All welcome.  For more details call 094 96 21690.Glenamaddy Secondary School presents 'Music for a Summer's Evening': On Wed 30^th May at 7pm the students of Glenamaddy Community School will put on a showcase of musical talent.  The programme will include many solo performances, performances from each music class, the school choir, the school ensemble and even the music department teachers themselves.  A great evening’s entertainment is sure to be had by all.  Tickets will be available on the door at a cost of €5 for adults, €2 for Students and Children free. 

Glinsk Centenary 1912 to 2012:  Thanks to the many people who have sent in photographs and photos of family groups, events and activities from days gone by are still welcome.  They can be scanned while you wait by the School secretary.  Articles for the book to be published as part of the Centenary celebrations would also be most welcome.  A fund raising social will be held in the Glencastle Lounge Sat June 2^nd, please support.

Sunshine Class:  Wishes to sincerely thank those who organised fund raising projects on our behalf.  Thanks to all who organised and partook in the Ceilí in Kilbegnet Hall, especially Kevin Kelly.  A total of €1,073.98 was raised.  Sincere thanks also to those involved in Tag Rugby in the Green, €1,361.05 was raised.  Also thanks to the organisers of the Barrie Harris Walk, especially Bina Harris for their generous donation of €1,000.

Clean-Up:  Thanks to volunteers from Keelogues, Fartown & Knockmaskahil who gave 2 days over the Holiday weekend to clean up the stretch of road between Keelogues and Knockmaskahil Cross.  Galway County Council will now impose fines for illegal dumping.

Barrie Harris Memorial Walk Committee:  Would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our 2011 walk.  €15,000 was distributed to 15 different charities last Friday night in O’Roarke’s Creggs.  We look forward to your continued support.