PATRICKSWELL-BALLYBROWN PARISH NEWSLETTER
14th OCTOBER 2018

This Sunday, at a ceremony in Rome, Pope Francis will officially recognise the sainthood of Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador.  It is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man, whose life still influences the work of Trócaire and similar organisations working for human rights around the world.
Prayer of Oscar Romero (Extract)
It helps now and then, to step back and take the long view.
The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is beyond our vision.
We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work.
Nothing we do is complete, which is another way of saying that the kingdom always lies beyond us.
See further details on Oscar Romero at church doors with full Prayer.

“DO THIS IN MEMORY PROGRAMME 2018/2019”
We look forward to welcoming the children from Ballybrown National School Second Class, along with their families, to the first Mass of this programme on Sunday next 21st October at 10.00 am in Ballybrown Church.

INTERNET SAFETY TALK – Wednesday 17th October at 8.00 pm in the Community Resource Centre, will be given by Dr. Maureen Griffin, Forensic Psychologist.

JOINT PASTORAL COMMITTEE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting on Tuesday last was cancelled and is rebooked for Tuesday 16th October at 8.15 pm in Clarina Community Resource Centre, Ballybrown. All to attend if possible.

MASS FOR DECEASED PARISH MEMBERS will take place on Saturday 3rd November in Patrickswell at 6.30 pm and in Ballybrown at 8.00 pm for Parishioners who have died during the past year.  If a parishioner living away from home has died and the family wish to light a candle to their memory, please contact the Parish Office or Sacristy with the name of your loved one on or before Monday 29th October.  Candles will be provided by the Parish. For extended family or friends who have died during the past year, there will be a book in the church to write their names into, and a remembrance tree on which to place their names. After each Mass there will be some refreshments so that people can meet if they wish.

PARISH WEBSITE
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Parish Website on next Sunday 21st October at Patrickswell and Ballybrown Masses and afterwards in the Community Centre.

THURSDAY CLUB: Exercise Classes with John Fitness for Fun take place each Thursday at 10.30 am. Club starts at 11.30 am. Why not come along, see what we have to offer and join this great club.  Bowls on Wednesday at 2.05 pm.

ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES – PATRICKSWELL RESOURCE CENTRE
A ten-week course beginning Friday 12th October from 10.00 am until 12 Noon each week.  All are welcome to attend. For further information contact Patrickswell Resource Centre on 061 320303 or email patrickswellcrc@gmail.com

MASS INTENTIONS:

BALLYBROWN
Sat 13th Brian Holland; Matthew Coughlan; Patrick, Niamh and Chloe Hartigan.
Sun 14th Mary Garvey
Sat 20th – 1st Anniversary Mary Lynch; Margaret, William, Phyllis, Ethna and Rosaleen Fitzgerald; Nicola Morrissey; James, Bridget and Henry O’Neill.
Sun 21st – 1st Anniversary Rita O’Carroll and Noel McNamara; Jim Fitzgibbon

PATRICKSWELL
Sun 14th Denny and Maisie Gavin.

We pray for all those whose Anniversaries occur at this time.

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

PARISH MASSES THIS WEEK:

Patrickswell: Weekdays at 9.30 am.
Saturday Vigil Mass 6.30 pm
Sunday 11.30 am
Adoration: Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday 8 am to 12 noon.
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th weekends each month: Saturday at 5.30pm, Sunday at 12.30pm.
Next Baptismal Gathering Tuesday 13th November in the Church Meeting Room at 7.30 pm.

Ballybrown:
9.30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Wednesday: 8.00 pm
Saturday Vigil Mass 8.00 pm
Sunday 10.00 am
Adoration: Wednesday 7 pm to 8 pm
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd weekends each month: Saturday at 5.30pm, Sunday at 12.30 pm.
Next Baptismal Gathering will be in the Church on Monday the 19th of November at 7.30 pm.

Baptisms to be booked one month in advance with the Parish Office.

Fr. Mike: 061 353711 Mobile 087 1279015
Parish Office: Tel. 061 353454
Parish Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Email: pwbbparishoffice@gmail.com
Parish Administrator: Pauline Twomey

Collection Last Weekend: €1,868.00
September Diocesan Needs Collection: €568.20

Commissioner For Oaths
In the event that anybody requires documents to be sworn by a Commissioner For Oaths, they may contact Peggy Cusack at 087 2219059.