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The Relics of St Bernadette will visit our
Diocese – Sat. 5th & Sun. 6 Oct. to Ballaghaderreen Cathedral, being
part of the pilgrimage of Ireland until 5th Nov.

On Sat. 5th, at 3pm Welcoming Liturgy. 4pm
Rosary. 5pm Rosary. 6pm Mass with Water
Gesture. 8pm Candlelight Procession.
9 – 11pm Adoration / Quiet Prayer with
opportunity for confession, concluding with
Night Prayer & Benediction.

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Sun. 6th Cathedral opens 8am.

Rosary 9:30am
Mass 10am & Water Gesture. Stations of the
Cross 12 noon. Rosary 2pm. Healing Liturgy
3pm, with Anointing of the Sick, & Farewell.

 

Young Adult Faith Weekend – Fri 27th. to Sun. 29t Sept.

Join other young adults aged
18 – 35 for a weekend of faith, craic & time
out in Mullaghmore amazing retreat house & fantastic beach. Event organised by the young adult minstries of Dioceses of Elphin, Achonry, Galway, Clonfert. Cost €80 for full weekend – meals, accommodation. Info/booking see
Eventbrite: “young adult faith weekend” or
please contact Fr. Joe. www.elphindiocese.ie

 

 

The Climate Crisis – what can we do? In
response to the Climate Crisis, you are invited to a Webinar facilitated by Jane Mellett of Trocaire, on Thurs. 19 Sept. at 7.30 pm. To register for this webinar, click on this link https://bit.ly/3XDKJct Enter name & address.

 

 

Learn to play Bridge in Boyle starts Tues. 17
Sept. for 6 weeks. Beginner Class – Tues. eves. Improvers Tues. morn. 086-8770252 (Ann).

 

 

Dwyer School of Speech, Drama &
Communications will hold classes in Coleman Music Centre on Wed. eves beginning 25 Sept. Classes open to boys & girls from primary & secondary schools. Students will work on voice,
speech, performance, public speaking, confidence & more. Queries to 087-2219911

 

 

Culfadda Annual Hospice Walk last Sun. 8th.
Donations still welcome to Kieran McGill
087-1676180.

 

Achonry Diocese it’s future?

Bishop K. Doran has written to parishes proposing to hold initial meetings in a number of venues, in Sept. / Oct.
for those involved on parish councils & priests, from both Elphin & Achonry Dioceses, to begin a process toward closer union,

Mon. 16 Sept. Percy French Hotel, Strokestown
Tues. 17th. Sligo Park Hotel; all from 7 – 9pm.
Wed. 18th. Park Hotel, Kiltimagh.
Wed. 25 Sept. Athlone Springs Hotel.
Mon. 30th. An Chroi Digital Hub, Tubbercurry.
Sat. 5 Oct. Tully’s Hotel, Castlerea 11am –1pm

Those intending to attend are asked to register

 

Bishop Kevin Doran issued a statement after
publication of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day & Boarding Schools run by Religious Orders.
See on www.elphindiocese.ie

 

 

Yoga classes continue weekly, join anytime,
newcomers welcome! at Coleman Centre. Kids yoga. Gentle flow & Stretch, tone, glow – Mon. eve & Tues. morning. Sarah 083-0618006 or by Facebook @ Manomaya, Relax with Sarah.

 

Yoga 14 week programme in Gurteen Hall
started Thurs. 12 Sept. at 6.30pm with Theresa Kearney. Contact Kathleen on 087-9560778.

 

Bereavement Support Group:

Life after a bereavement can feel empty & lonely. Trained facilitators will conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre,
Knock each Wed. at 11am. No booking
required. Info – Monica Morley 094-9375320