GLENCORRIB

& SHRULE

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GET

READY FOR

THE FINAL.

PETTY’S FIELD - GLENCORRIB

MAYO FOR SAM BANNER OUTSIDE GLENCORRIB CHURCH

SHRULE CASTLE AT NIGHT IN THE RED & GREEN OF MAYO

JOE (SPUD) MURPHY, DALGAN ROAD, SHRULE HOLDING THE SAM MAGUIRE IN 1951. JOE IS 89 THIS YEAR AND STILL WAITING TO HOLD IT ONCE MORE WHEN IT

CROSSES SHRULE BRIDGE ON HIS WAY BACK TO MAYO.

THE GREEN IN SHRULE AND GIBBONS BAR

NOREEN FLOOD & CO. GLENCORRIB BANNER AT THE LODGE, GLENCORRIB

A YOUNG SHRULE MAN DOING HIS BIT TO SUPPORT THE TEAM.

SHRULE & GLENCORRIB PARISH NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2016

Fr. Vivian Loughrey, Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo. H91, V2FK. 093 31262 NEWSLETTER ONLY: 086 3782156 Email: glencorrib@eircom.net (Vol. 21 - No.09)

Newsletter on Web: www.shruleglencorribparish.ie or www.mayo.ie

Masses on the Radio: Shrule on FM103 and Glencorrib on FM101.4

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: MASS DATES, TIMES & INTENTIONS

*** ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, SHRULE *** Sat 17th Sept 8.00 pm Michael Joe Mangan, Ramolin

Josephine Dooley, Brodella

43rd Anniv

Month’s Mind Mass

Sun 18th Sept 11.00 am Thomas, Mamie & Francis Dooley and

the DM of the Dooley family, Ramolin

32nd , 21st Anniv &

deceased

Mon 19th Sept 9.30 am Mary Agnes, Michael and Caroline

Daffey

Deceased

Tue 20th Sept 9.30 am Fr. Dan Fitzgerald Recently deceased

Wed 21st Sept 9.30 am Peter & Bridget O’Malley, Mocollogan

13th & 21st Anniv

Thu 22nd Sept 9.30 am Delia, Mary and Tom Mulroe,

Toonacooleen

54th, 18th & 39th

Anniv

22nd Sept 12-noon Nora Byrne (nee Joyce) Manchester Funeral Mass

Fri 23rd Sept 7.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7.55pm

Fri 23rd Sept 8.00 pm Michael & Celia Corbett, Anlacca 28th & 29th Anniv

Sat 24th Sept 8.00 pm James O’Dowd, Dalgan 36th Anniv

Sun 25th Sept 11.00 am Philomena & Malachy Dooley, St. Mary’s Rd 3rd & 3rd Anniv

*** CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENCORRIB *** Sat 17th Sept 7.00 pm Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the people of the Parish

Sun 18th Sept 10.00 am Mass Special Intention Health

Mon 19th Sept 10.00 am Communion Service

Tue 20th Sept 9.30 am Communion Service

Wed 21st Sept 10.00 am Martin and Susan Murphy and their

sons Michael, Pat & Martin, Glencorrib

15th, 34th, 6th, 11th

and 40th Anniv

Thu 22nd Sept 9.30 am Communion Service

Fri 23rd Sept 6.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6.55pm

Fri 23rd Sept 7.00 pm John Varley, Renvyle & formerly Mochara RIP. 03.08.16

Sat 24th Sept 7.00 pm Deceased members of the Varley family,

Mochara. Billy Staunton, Dalgan Park

Anniv &

Deceased 41st Anniv

Sun 25th Sept 10.00 am Mary Ryan, Gortbrack 43rd Anniv

SEPTEMBER 2016 ALTAR SOCIETY SHRULE GLENCORRIB

19th September: Sheila Ronaldson, Kathleen Lohan, Ann O’Brien Kilroe & Cahir

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR: Shack It to Me ... in Heaven: A wealthy man died and went to heaven. He

was met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter who led him down the streets of gold. They passed mansion after

mansion until they came to the very end of the street. Saint Peter stopped the rich man in front of a little shack.

“This belongs to you,” said Saint Peter. “Why do I get this ugly thing when there are so many mansions I could live

in?” the man demanded. “We did the best we could with the money you sent us!” Saint Peter replied.

“It’s the settee or the jumper,

Harold.”

“I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.” W. C. Fields.

“A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” - G. B. Shaw.

OUR CHURCH – OUR PARISH – OUR FUTURE - Shrule Church Community Meeting: A meeting was held last Monday 12th September. Due to the low numbers in

attendance, I informed the group at the beginning of the meeting, there appears no great desire to undertake work on the church at this time. One more meeting will be held to confirm this assessment and to provide an

opportunity for those who may have wished to attend but were unable to do so. Mr. Meany was then invited to make his presentation. He spoke about the

various options for possible grants available for possible work on the church.

Following the presentation of Mr. Meany, there was further discussion on attendance and

moving forward on the project. It was suggested the poor attendance was due to fears and rumours. One was that the meeting was being held to get people to go ‘knocking on doors’

looking for money! The simple answer to that is NOT TRUE. Another rumour or fear is that the purpose of the meeting was to ‘rope people into giving money’ – NOT TRUE. Another

rumour or concern was that such work would imply that a ‘levy would be place on each house or individual’ – NOT TRUE. Another misconception was the meeting was only for

people knowledgeable and interested in building – NOT TRUE. The meeting is for anyone who wished to see work done on the church. The only financial matter would be the introduction of

parish envelopes, which would require volunteers for distribution of the envelopes. It has been a substantial period since work has been carried out in Shrule church, and any

which was done is regrettable for the most part undermined the integrity of the building. As many are aware, over the summer, information regarding the current condition of the church was presented by Mr. Meany and summaries of the reports carried out were in the newsletter

so that people aware of the current condition of the church. Since then, it has been noted the presence of woodworm in the pews, which suggests the timber ceiling of the church may also

be infected. I would like to state that whatever the condition of the building, my guiding principle will be to ‘pay as we go’.

I am acutely aware that despite the welcome recovery in the economy, many people still struggle. I have no intention to burden people in any financial way. I have stated several times

that I believe it is possible to carry out work without the need to go knocking on doors or putting a level on households or go about fundraising. I will not put the parish into debt or

borrow, nor will I leave the parish with empty accounts. I am proposing to do as much work as possible as funds allow and work with what is currently available in the form of grants and tax

rebates. The SOLE OBJECTIVE of the meeting was to establish if there was adequate support and desire to see work started on the church building to ensure it future. I will not

begin the project without demonstrate able support. Currently, based on the attendance of the last meeting, I will not be moving forward with the project. However, since misconceptions, fears and rumours may have created misunderstand, one more meeting will be held on

MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER AT 8PM IN SHRULE to church to verify or correct this position.

GLENCORRIB COMMUNITY CENTRE

GLENACTIVE GROUP meets every Tuesday from 11am-1pm. This week they start Go for Life exercise

classes. Then starting on Tuesday 27th Sept for 4 weeks there will be a cooking course run. Please

Tacú on 094 9542908 for more details and costs. Please share this with someone who may be

interested. KARATE CLASSES for Children every Tuesday

evening. Juniors from 6pm to 6.30pm. Seniors from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Booking essential. Rose Dooley

@ 086 8110650. SHORT-MAT BOWLING begins on Friday 30th

September 2016 and continues every second Friday from 11am to 1pm. Everyone Welcome. Free on

Friday 30th September and €2 thereafter. Come along and enjoy a cuppa too! GLENCORRIB COMMUNITY CENTRE BOOKINGS

please Dell on 087-7542740

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Sound Therapy- is starting on Monday mornings 9:45am -10:45am.

It is a sound therapy session where people take a yoga mat, a blanket &

pillow and lie down and relax and the healing sounds being played transport

you into a deeper state of calm and meditation which benefits mind &

body, reduces stress, improves sleep and promotes healing and well-being, The class costs €10 pay as you go.

Suitable for beginners. For more information check

www.holisticrainbowclinic.com or Geraldine @ 0876251639

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOOKINGS Noreen on 087-

3524096

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM SHRULE PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

Fury James Allaca 17/09/1916 92 Donagh Patrick

Davin Michael Brackloon 17/09/1950 73 Shrule

Dooley Oliver Gurteen 17/09/1973 52 Shrule

Langan Martin Shrulegrove 17/09/1998 85 Shrule

Payne Brigid Dalgan 18/09/1961 38 Shrule

O'Dowd Seamus Dalgan 18/09/1980 68 Shrule

Mangan Michael Joe Ramolin 19/09/1973 42 Shrule

Keleghan John Shrule 21/09/1938 75 Shrule

O'Malley Peter Mocollogan 21/09/2003 92 Shrule

Mellet Brigid Cloonbanane 24/09/1959 84 Shrule

Murphy Stephen Carheens 24/09/1963 87 Shrule

Mitchell Mary Dalgan 25/09/1950 65 Shrule

Dooley Damien Gurteen 25/09/1981 19 Shrule

FUNERAL NOTICE: PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THE RECENTLY DECEASED:

Nora Byrne (nee Joyce) Manchester and formerly of Corroughadooley, Scardaune. Wife of the late Michael Byrne (1997), Manchester and formerly of Woodpark, Glencorrib. Reposing at

Cradock’s Funeral Parlour on Wednesday 21st September at 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Shrule. Funeral Mass for Nora will take place at St. Joseph’s church, Shrule

on Thursday 22nd September at 12-noon with burial afterwards in Shrule cemetery. RIP. The late Michael Byrne was an uncle of Noel Byrne, Woodpark and Michael Langan, Glassvalley.

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM GLENCORRIB

PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

Geraghty Mary Corrinreedra 17/09/2004 88 Killursa

Canavan Mary Gortbrack 19/09/1966 64 Killursa

Reilly Matthew Woodpark 20/09/2001 69 Shrule

Newell Julia Boula 21/09/1926 15 Killursa

Murphy Patrick Gortatubber 21/09/1933 Cong

Molloy Julia Ballisnahina 23/09/2005 75 Shrule

Joyce John Glassvalley 23/09/2013 90 Killursa

Flood Patrick Ballynalty 24/09/1943 69 Cill Criocáin

Varley John Mochorra 24/09/1981 95 Shrule

Foy John Kilroe 25/09/1957 73 Moyne

Gaynard Catherine Ballisnahina 25/09/1980 Shrule

SHRULE VILLAGE TIDY TOWNS NEWS:

Shrule village litter pick up to continue to keep up the standard set every Tuesday

evening 7-8pm and also Saturday 11am to 12noon.

SITUATIONS VACANT: Child minder wanted to

mind 3 children, in children's own home, in Shrule. 8:15am to 9:15am, Monday to Friday,

including local school run. Starting mid-October, short-term initially. Vicky at 086-3244989.

SHRULE-GLENCORRIB G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO RESULTS – 12th SEPT 2016:

No Jackpot Winner. Lotto numbers drawn: 06, 12, 24 & 29. Lucky Dip Winners €30: Pa Martyn Glencorrib and

Maura Hyland Shrule. Annual Subs Lucky Dip €30 Winner: Sean Frehan

Shrule. Next Draw: Mon 19th September @ Highway Bar. Next

week’s jackpot is €13,900.

The World

is a book and those

who do not travel only read

a page”

Saint Augustine

PIONEER NEWS: MINI VIGIL will take place in the

Apparition Church, Knock on Friday 30th September from 8.30pm to midnight.

DINNER DANCE takes place in Ard Rí

Hotel, Tuam on Friday 14th October. Tickets on sale from Noreen

0873524096 and Kathleen 0860569606. SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE is now

available at the back of the church.

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT invites you to our Mass of

Remembrance and Thanksgiving on Friday 30th Sept at 7.30pm in Rock Rose House, Castlebar, All are welcome"

“Raise your words, not your

voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder”

OUR PARISH – OUR CHURCH – OUR FUTURE: WHAT IS THE ENVELOPE SYSTEM? One aspect that I have mentioned at meetings and in the newsletter is the introduction of the

parish envelope system. This is common method in use in most parishes to record household contributions to charities as required by the Charities Act. Some people may be unfamiliar with this method and there may be confusion with the Meitheal system common in the diocese with

Bishop Casey, where along with the regular church collection, there was a second collection. The envelope system is not second collection. Rather, it is a system used to record the current

contribution of a person or household. How it works is a household is given a box of envelopes which contains envelopes for each Sunday, envelopes for Dues and other scheduled diocesan

collections CURA & Immigrants. While the name of the household appears on the box of envelopes, there is also allotted a number on the envelope. Only the number appears on the

envelope and not the name of the household. This ensures the contribution of the household is kept private from the public and those who count the collection. When the money is been

counted; the envelope is opened and the amount in the envelope is written on the outside. The envelope is set aside. Then, the amount donated is recorded on a parish records where the

number on the envelope to the corresponding person. This envelope system facilitates the contribution of any size donated to a charity such as the Church to be recorded as far as this is

possible. There is however, another reason why the envelope system would be of benefit to the parish. If a household or person make a record contribution €250 a year, it is possible if the

person or household complete a simple form to reclaim the tax back on the amount of the record contribution. And while €250 may seem a large amount, bear in mind, there are 52 Sundays in a year. This means if a household puts €5 into the basket each Sunday, it totals

€260. Add to that then, what a household may contribute in dues, it is an amount that many already are contributing. I am proposing to ask people to commit to signing up for the tax

rebate if they can to take advantage of current contribution they are already making. I would also like to add that if a person receives an envelope, this does not imply they are expected to

donate €250 a year. Rather, bearing in mind the Charities Act, it allows whatever amount the person or household is donating to be recorded. Also the use of envelopes allows those who

may not be regular church goers or even attend church the opportunity to support work carried out on the church. Summary of Glencorrib second meeting in Next Week’s Newsletter.

MACRA NEWS: Three Lakes Macra (area around Lough Corrib, Lough Mask

and Lough Carra) are holding an Information evening on Friday 23rd September at 9pm in the Crann Mor

Centre, Ballinrobe. 086-1600395

COMPUTER COURSE: There are full time training places available at the South Mayo Family Research

Centre in Ballinrobe in Computing and Job Seeking Skills. The course, which is free, is open to all aged 18 to 65 including those not in receipt of social

welfare. For further details (094) 9541214.

HEALTHY COURSE: ‘Learn to manage your health, weight and lifestyle with Croí My

Balance programme, starting Monday 19th September 11am-12pm and Tuesday 20th

September 6:30-7:30pm at Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway. To book 091544310’.

ROCKING WITH ME. Author unknown:

There was once an elderly, despondent woman in a nursing home. She wouldn't speak to

anyone or request anything. She merely existed - rocking in her creaky old rocking chair. The

old woman didn't have many visitors. But every couple mornings, a concerned and wise young

nurse would go into her room. She didn't try to speak or ask questions of the old lady. She

simply pulled up another rocking chair beside the old woman and rocked with her. Weeks or

months later, the old woman finally spoke. 'Thank you,' she said. 'Thank you for rocking

with me.

SAFE TRAVELLING to

all those heading to Croke Park this

weekend. Wishing the best

of luck to the Mayo Seniors and

Galway minors in the All Ireland

Football Finals. Mayo 4 Sam

Galway 4 Tom.

We would like to thank all those who made a special effort to decorate our parish in Red

and Green over the past few weeks. Shrule castle, village, Petty’s Field, Church and Lodge in Glencorrib and all the households

who took the time to decorate their gardens and raise the Mayo flag.

FUND RAISING

CONCERT with James Kilbane to

promote Family Parenting

Workshops at Ballinfoyle Church

on Friday 30th September at

7.30pm. Tickets on sale from Cathedral

Bookshop &

Ballinfoyle Church. €20 or 2 for €30

GALWAY DIOCESAN

APOSTOLIC WORKERS ASSOCIATION

invites you to their Annual Exhibition of members’ work for

the Foreign Missions. It will be held in Salerno Secondary School,

Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway on Sunday 16th October

2016 from 10am until 5pm. Canon Michael McLoughlin, Administrator for the Diocese has

been invited to open the Exhibition at 3pm.

PADRE PIO DAY: We are

celebrating the Feast of Padre Pio on the healing day on Saturday

24th September. The service starts at 10.30am and ends with Mass at

4pm. During this people can be prayed with by His relics. All are

welcome. We advise all those who attend to bring with them a packed

lunch. Tea and coffee facilities are available. It is also advised that patrons arrive early as we anticipate

a big crowd. Emmanuel House Of Providence, Clonfert, Co. Galway

MAYO CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: My

name is Gabrielle and I work for Mayo Centre for Independent Living, we work with people with

disabilities in the Mayo area. Mayo CIL will deliver a Practical Self Advocacy Course in Castlebar.

Commencing the end of October 2016. This is supported through the Disability Federation of Ireland. This

course will be run over 6 weeks in Castlebar 1 day per week, dates and venue to be confirmed. Please

Mayo CIL on 094 903 4980 or info@mayocil.ie

JIMMY BUCKLEY Live in the

Castlecourt Hotel Westport on Thursday 29th September 2016.

Tickets on sale from The Castlecourt Hotel & The Book Shop

Westport or on Eventbrite.ie. Tickets are €15.00 each. Doors

open at 9pm. Fundraiser for Louisburgh Childcare. A great night

of music & dancing promised.

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME:

INSIGHTS & RESPONSES TO LAUDATO SI': 6

Wednesday evenings, 21st

September to 26th October 2016 at the Galway Bay

Hotel, 8pm-9:30pm. Cost €10 per evening / €50

advance booking for all 6. For further information

about guest speakers/themes of each

talk or to book: info@jesuitcentregalw

ay.ie, 091 725 363 or visit www.jesuitcentregalwa

y.ie.

EXERCISE4HEALTH is back this October, helping the people of Galway

take control of their heart health. Being physically active prevents and helps control a multitude of health

problems, especially, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. The six-

week rolling exercise programme is specially designed to suit all levels of

current fitness. The Exercise4Health programme is starting back on the

6th October and takes place in the Kingfisher Fitness Club at NUI Galway

from 1pm - 2pm every Thursday. For further info Croi @ 091-544310.

CROI, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, Moyola Lane, Newcastle,

Galway www.croi.ie

CHRISTMAS PILGRIMAGE TO THE

HOLY LAND 2016 from 19th to 27th Dec 2016- 8 nights. Taking in

Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives,

Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and

Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho,

Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Ex Dublin. Price

€1,374. Payments can be made in instalments.

James Treacy on 0860572216

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR: The Guardian Angel's Mistake A middle aged woman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital.

While on the operating table she has a near-death experience. During that experience she sees her guardian angel and asks if this is her time. The angel says no and explains that she has another 30-40 years to

live. Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital for a few more days and have a facelift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. She even

has someone come in and change her hair colour. She figures since she's got another 30 or 40 years she might as well make the most of it.

She walks out the hospital after the last operation and is killed by an ambulance speeding up to the hospital. She arrives in heaven again,

sees her guardian angel and says, "I thought you said I had another 30-40 years!!" The angel replies, "Sorry. I didn't recognize you."

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR:

Why Did Baby Jesus Go to Jerusalem?

A catechist asked her class why Joseph

and Mary took Jesus with them to

Jerusalem. A small child replied, “They

couldn’t get a baby-sitter?”

THE DARKEST NIGHT PRODUCES THE BRIGHTEST STAR.

AN UPCOMING MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKEND will be held at St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Co. Waterford

on 28th – 30th Oct 2016. Cistercian nuns seek God and follow Christ in a life of prayer and worship, work and study in a stable, loving community. We are a vibrant

community of 28 sisters. We invite women who are considering God's call to join us for the weekend for this

unique opportunity to gain insight into what vocation discernment is all about, meet our community and get to

know more about the monastic way of life. We also invite parishioners to pray for this event and for vocations

to the religious way of life in Ireland. Visit our website www.glencairnabbey.org for more details. Find us on

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“Lean on God when your strength is weak.”

“Life can be tough but so can you.”

DAILY PRAYER And Our Work is Done

May God support us, All the day long.

‘Til the shadows lengthen,

And the evening comes. And the busy world is hushed,

And the fever of life is over, And our work is done.

Then, in His mercy, May He grant us,

A safe lodging, A Holy rest,

And peace at last.

John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890)

SPECIAL REQUEST

Special request to all you kids returning to school: If you see

smeone who is struggling to make friends or is being being

bullied because he/she doesn’t have many friends or because

they are shy or not as pretty or dressed in themost “in” clothes -

PLEASE step up. Say hi or at least smile at them in the hallway. You never know what

that person might be facing outside of school. Your kindness

might just make a BIG differnce in someone’s life

Text from Mom, bless her

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR: Why Did Baby Jesus Go to Jerusalem?

A catechist asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem. A small child replied, “They couldn’t get a baby-sitter?”