Parish Office: Mon - Fri 9a.m.– 5p.m.
Tel: 6472088
Fax: 6476231
E.mail: stmarysparishathlone@eircom.net
www.stmarysathlone.org
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice’ (Jn. 10:27).
How much time and effort do we give to listen to the voice of God in our lives?
Much of our relationship with God, as in any relationship, depends on our hearing the other, on our actually listening. God does speak to each of us personally. God wants only the best for us, in our relationships and in our work. So God tries mightily to guide us in our plans and our decisions. God invites each of us to ‘follow me’, to become a true disciple by helping others.
Yet, as often as God speaks to us, being able to hear God’s message depends on whether we are tuned in to receive it. If we are too busy, too distracted, too caught up in the wrong things, we will not be able to hear what God is saying. Only when we find ways and times to quiet ourselves can we allow God’s voice to reach us.
Listening for and hearing God’s voice then responding to it faithfully can result in great peace and comfort: ‘I give them eternal life and they will never be lost’.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
We thank you most sincerely for your contribution to the Offertory Collection for Sunday 14th April which amounted to €4,171.00.
RECENT DEATHS & DEATH NOTICES RECEIVED
Mary Sanchez (nee Cassidy), London, formerly of Parnell Sq & St. Kieran’s Tce
Chrissie Casey, St. Francis Tce
Una Dolan, Cam, Kiltoom (sister of the late John Carroll, Hillquarter)
MONTHS MEMORY MASSES
Olive O’Sullivan 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s (Tue 23rd)
Nicholas Duffy 7:00 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Peace (Sat 27th)
Bridget Sheil 11:30 a.m. St. Mary’s (Sun 28th)
CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR WEDDING
Marguerite Breslin & Martin Hatchett
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together
We welcome into the Christian Community
Mason Lee Molloy
Keelin Patrick Johnson Keogh
William Daniel O’Neill
Who were baptised recently. Congratulations to their parents.
ANNIVERSAIRES AT THIS TIME:
Kathleen Moriarty.
ARDAGH & CLONMACNOIS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
Monday 27th May-Saturday 1st June. Cost €699 fully inclusive per person. Immediate booking essential. Booking from Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 or phone 01 2410812.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE 40TH ANNIVERSARY:
As part of our celebration we intend to have a Photographic Exhibition of photographs & memories relating to the church back through the years. We invite you to submit photographs & a short description of the occasion in an envelope. We ask that you include your name, address & phone number on the reverse to ensure their safe return. These can be submitted into Coosan Presbytery marked ‘Coosan Jubilee Exhibition’
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Saturday 27th April in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church for children from Cornamaddy NS at 11 a.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Please consider a weekly hour of prayer. Adorers needed for Wednesday 3 p.m., Thursday4 p.m. & 11 p.m., Friday 11 p.m. & Saturday 2 p.m. Please contact 6498755.
ATHLONE CHORAL SOCIETY:
Present ‘By the Water’. A springtime concert with special guests at Radisson Hotel on Saturday 27th April at 8 p.m. Admission €10.
GARRYCASTLE GAA:
Table quiz on Friday 26th April at 9 p.m. in The Bounty.
Table of 4 €40. Prizes galore.
COOSAN NS PARENTS ASSOCIATION:
Wish to thank all those who supported & helped out with their recent backpack fundraiser. It was a great success for the school.
RTE ALL IRELAND DRAMA FESTIVAL:
Thursday 2nd-Saturday 11th May. Full programme of Fringe events taking place around town - see local press for details.
EVENT:
St. Joseph’s FC & Bealnamulla LFC are holding an event not to be missed ‘Strictly Fun Dancing’ takes place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 26th April at 7:30 p.m. Local dancers & local celebrity judges. Ticket only event. Remaining tickets priced €20.
RUAH:
Elation Ministries, a group of young people committed to spreading the Good news through worship & song, invite you to Ruah, on Friday 26th April from 8-9:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Adoration, Castle Street. The evening will consist of Prayer through music, times of silence, & a reflection on scripture from Marian Carroll, a lady who was cured of MS in Our Lady’s Shine, Knock.
BOOK SIGNING:
‘Twice a Hero’ by Phil Tomkins. The life & tragic death of Brigadier General George Adamson. The book is a sound record summary of the activities of the Midland volunteers during the war of independence. The author will attend a book signing in the Aidan Heavey Public Library on Thursday 25th April from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., some books will be available for purchase on the day.
STARCAMP:
Calling all boys & girls aged 4-13 years to a fun filled, non-competitive week of singing, dancing & drama where the building of self esteem in our children is of paramount importance. This camp will take place in the Marist College from 22nd-26th July from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For further information contact 021 4377900 or www.starcamp.ie
ATHLONE AGRI-SHOW:
Committee meeting will take place in the Fatted Calf, Glasson on Monday 22nd April at 9 p.m. New members & ideas always welcome.
FR. PJ HUGHES GOLF CLASSIC:
Will be held in Mount Temple Golf Club on Saturday 26th June to raise money for Fr. PJ’s work in Equador. Team of 4 €120. More details to follow.
HOLY SOULS:
Monthly holy hour for Holy Souls continues in the Adoration Chapel on Saturday 27th April from 4-5 p.m. All welcome.
PARISH BINGO:
Joint parish bingo takes place every Sunday night in St. Mary’s Hall & Dean Crowe Theatre starting at 8 p.m. Special bingo on Sunday 28th April. Over €3,400 in prizes, €1,000 jackpot must to won. Books €7 & jackpots €4.
BOOK LAUNCH:
By Fr. John O’Brien will take place on Sunday 28th April at 8 p.m. in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
MASS TIMES & ANNIVERSARIES
Monday 22nd - Sunday 28th April
ST. MARY’S
Mon
9:30 Samuel McGreechan
Tue
9:30 Olive O’Sullivan (Months Memory)
Wed
9:3 Phyllis Giles
7:30 Harry & Margaret Waterstone & Florence Carney
Thurs
9:30 Paddy & Bridie Shevlin
7:30 Brendan Lawless
Fri
9:30 Seamus O’Brien & Dec’d members of the O’Brien Family
7:30 Shared Mass:
Kathleen Moriarty
Frank & Elizabeth Nally, Mary & John Sheridan & Margaret Shea
Harry, Mary & Ann O’Brien & Margaret Mulvey
William & Mary Ann Kennedy & John & Annie Lennon
Ellen West
Sat
9:30 Kitty Harkins
Sun
10:00 Mass for the people of the Parish
11:30 Bridget Sheil (Months Memory)
12:45 James & Kathleen Mulligan & Laurence O’Connell & Dec’d members of the Mulligan & O’Connell Families
6:00 Kevin Donovan
QUEEN OF PEACE
Mon
7:00 John Coyle Snr & Jnr
Tue
7:00 Anne Mulhern
Wed
7:00 Mary (Molly) Grehan
Thurs
7:00 Kieran & Mary Dolan
Fri
7:00 Shared Mass:
Maisie Allen
Michael Stankard
Michael & William McCormack & Dec’d members of the McCormack Family
Patrick, Catherine & James Nally
Esther & Danny Sweeney & Susan Connolly
Sat
7:00 Nicholas Duffy (Months Memory)
Sun
10:30 Dec’d members of the Walsh, Roche & James Families
12:00 Ann & George Griffin, Caít & James Fallon, Bridget Farrell & Dec’d members of the Farrell Family
FRIARY
Weekdays: 8.00 and 10.00 a.m.
Tuesday’s: 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. (St. Anthony’s Novena)
Sundays: 7:30 p.m., (Sat. Vigil) 7:30; 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.