Tel (090) 9643916 – Fax (090) 9642116.
(090) 9645080 (Creagh)
 
Mass Intentions this week: St. Michael’s (Monday/Friday).
Evening: 6p.m.
Mon: 10a.m. John & Ellen Moloney, Cleaghmore.
Tues: Michael Kelly, Brackernagh.
Wed: Kathleen & Peter McGinly, Brackernagh.
Thur: Mary Ann & Patrick Finnerty, St Joseph’s Place.
Fri: Mass for the Sick & Bereaved.
Sat: 10a.m. P.J. Hession, Poolboy (M.M.).

SUNDAY AUG. 10th:
First Mass of Sat. 7p.m. Timmy, Katie & Mary Ann McNamara.
9a.m. People of the Parish.
11a.m. Bill & May Flanagan.
12.15p.m. Kathleen & William Greene, Woodmount.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Creagh: (Monday/Friday) 9.45a.m.   
Mon: No Mass.          
Tues: Declan Glennon, Woodmount (M.M.).
Wed: Paddy Manton, Creagh Rd.    
Thur: Maureen Ryan, Cleaghmore.
Fri: Joseph & Mary Mulryan, Kilgarve.
Sat: No Mass.

SUNDAY AUG. 10th:
First Mass of Sat. 6.30p.m. Harney Family.   
10.30a.m. McDonnell Family, Parkmore.
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ROSARY: every Sunday @ 7p.m. in St. Michael’s Church. All welcome.

ADORATION: on Thursday from 6.20 – 9pm in St. Michael’s Church.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH: 150th ANNIVERSARY: Choir practice in preparation for Mass on 17th August will take place on Tuesday next @ 7.30p.m. All welcome.

FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS: in St. John’s Church on Fri. 12th - Sun.14th Sept. Fri. from 12-6p.m. Sat. 10-6p.m. & Sun. 12-5p.m. Adm: €5. Concert on Friday @ 8p.m. Adm: €8. Sun. 14th: Harvest Songs of Praise @ 5p.m.

YEAR OF VOCATION: PILGRIM WALK TO CLONMACNOISE: on Sunday 24th Aug. from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnoise – people across the country invited to walk – starting at 2p.m. at the Church Car Park.

ABILITY WEST: ex Galway Association Charity Golf Day in B’sloe Golf Club on Mon. August 4th. Teams of 3 - €75. Contact: Clubhouse: 9642126.

FAS JOB CLUB: Following Training Programmes available: Job Seeking Skills, Front Office & Reception Skills, Access 21 (course suitable for both school leavers & adults who wish to proceed to 3rd Level Courses). Early registration essential: Gerry/Ita/Paula @ 9643057 – FAS Job Club, Emerald Ballroom.

CONNACHT RUGBY CAMP: in B’sloe RFC from 11-15th Aug. girls & boys aged between 6-14yrs. Register: Wendy (091) 561568 or www.connachtrugby.

SPONSORED CYLCLE: by B’sloe Fire Service & Friends in aid of Galway Hospice & St. Teresa’s Special Unit takes place on Sat. Sept. 6th from Craughwell to B’sloe Fire Station. Details: Kerrill Burke (086)1043916 or
Ger Coughlan (086) 1764652.

PADRAIG PEARSES: U14 County Championship final V Oran in Hyde Park, Roscommon Sun 3rd @ 6.30p.m. All supporters welcome. Welcome back function in clubhouse at 9p.m.

R.I.P: Nora Bleahen, Ard Mhuire; Eileen McCarron, Boston (sister of Josephine Ruane, Mackney);

READINGS FOR SUNDAY NEXT: 1 Kgs. 19:9, 11-13. Ps 84. Rom 9:1-5. Mt 14:22-33. Lect 1:688.

CHURCH RESTORATION FUND: the collection for last Sunday realised €1,125. Thank you.

On April 1st 1852 the foundation stone for St. Michael’s Church was blessed and on 25th Aug. 1858 the opening ceremony took place. To mark the 150th anniversary, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 17th at 3p.m. and Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh will preside. All are welcome. People are asked to display flags, bunting, photographs etc in windows during the week preceding and following
20th August. Papal flags are available at Salmon’s, Main Street.
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When misfortunes strike and your burdens seem
more that you can bear, fall back on your resources.
Never be ashamed of using a crutch when you need one.
God delights in being a support for you; permit God to carry some of your burden.