Corraleehan, Corlough & AughawillanParish Newsletter

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“Bind us together Lord, bind us

together in Love” Sun. 28th June 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeREFLECTION Weeping and wailing'At night there are tears, but joy comes with dawn'. This line from today's Psalm tells us something about the theme of our readings, which focus on death and resurrection. It tells us that darkness and death are not the end; there is morning and there is hope.There were plenty of tears in the house Jesus visited in today's Gospel. Jairus' 12-year-old daughter, who was ill, had died. People were weeping and wailing. We can imagine the scene; every death is a painful and sorrowful occasion, but the death of a child is all the more tragic. Worse still, Jairus had come to Jesus looking for help while his young daughter was still alive, but Jesus had got there too late.However in this case, death does not have the last word. Jesus raises the child from death. It is a very dramatic story that foreshadows his own death and resurrection. Jesus overcomes death here, just as he will overcome his own death, and ours.For those of us who doubt, and who find it hard to accept the harsh reality of death - and that is surely all of us at times - Jesus has some words of consolation: 'Do not be afraid; only have faith'. Death is not the end; it is the gateway to new life.Those who have passed from this life, he takes by the hand and invites into their new life with him with a gentle word of welcome: 'I tell you to get up'. Reflect on today's Gospel ….I reflect on the two contrasting approaches to Jesus – the strong pleading of Jairus against the tentative approach of the woman. She is hesitant because she had been ritually impure for years.Jesus is fully attentive to both of them. He commends the woman’s faith. I note too his thoughtfulness for the starving child. What can I learn from all this? Do not be afraidMASSES IN CORLOUGH CHURCH SAT. 27 th JUNE 8pm. Michael McGovern, Altachullion & Mary McGloin, U.S.A.MON. 29 th & TUES. 30 th JUNE & THURS. 2 nd JULY 9.30am. FRI. 3 rd JULY **No Mass today or any weekday until Mon. 27th July. Priest on holiday** SAT. 4 th JULY 8pm. Anna McGovern, Corrochombra (Months Memory).ADORATION: On Friday 6.50pm. – 7.50pm. in Corlough Church.

MASSES IN AUGHAWILLAN CHURCHSUN. 28 th JUNE 9.45am. SUN. 5 th JULY 9.45am. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Sun. 21st & Sun. 28th June: Mary Quinn. Sun. 5th & Sun. 12th July: Sineid Quinn.WELCOME: To Kaiden James Parnell, son of James & Louise, who was baptised in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan on Saturday 20th June.CONGRATULATIONS: To Sineid Quinn & Noel Kiernan who were married in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan on Friday 19th June. May they know God’s Blessings all through their married lives.

MASSES IN CORRALEEHAN CHURCH SUN. 28 th JUNE 11.15am. WED. 1 st JULY **No Mass today or on Wednesday’s until Wednesday 29th July ** SUN. 5 th JULY 11.15am. Francie & Maggie & Teresa McCabe, Kiltyhugh.BUILDING FUND COLLECTION: In the 3 churches this weekend. Thanks.DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: On Thursday 20th August.

INVITATION: Archbishop Eamon Martin invites you to join him at his formal investiture with the pallium in St. Patrick's Cathedral Armagh at 7pm. Mass on Sat. 4th July. Pope Francis will bless and present the pallium to Archbishop Eamon privately after concelebrated Mass in St Peter's Basilica, Rome on the Feast of St Peter and St Paul, 29th June. Archbishop Eamon will return to Armagh for the formal investiture by Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland in the presence of bishops and representatives from the nine dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh, including our own. The pallium is a white woolen strip, worn around the Archbishop's neck, which symbolises the bond between an archbishop and the Pope. The wearing of the pallium dates back to the fourth century. It predates the miter and the crozier as episcopal symbols.BALLINAMORE CHARITY SHOP: Located on high street is seeking donations of all items including clean clothes, household items, furniture etc.  Supporting St. Christopher's Hospice. All donations are greatly appreciated.CORRALEEHAN/AUGHAWILLAN NOTES – LEITRIM OBSERVER: Please give any submissions you would like to have included in the Observer to Michelle Dolan, our new correspondent for the area. Weekly deadline is Sunday evening. Contact details: michellemcdolan@gmail.com or 087-648-6804.

WORDS OF WISDOMLife isn’t tied with a bow, but its still a gift

THIS WEEKS CALENDARMon. 29th June: St. Peter & St. Paul. Fri. 3rd July: St. Thomas, Apostle.

CORLOUGH CHURCH MONTH OF JULYMINISTERS OF THE WORDSat. 4th & 11th: Etta Doonan, Townagh. Sat. 18th & 25th: Eilish Cassidy, Derryconnessy.OFFERTORY COLLECTIONSat. 4th & 11th: Oliver McGovern, Tullyveela & Brendan Broxton, Derryvaughan.Sat. 18th & 25th: Gabriel Owens, Derrymore & Kieran Caffrey, Derrymore.EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSSat. 4th & 11th: Sharon Caffrey, Derrymore. Sat. 18th & 25th: Kathleen Cassidy, Tonlagee.ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Ann McGovern, Corlough & Eileen McManus, Tullytrasna.Ministers of the word:- Please collect Readings from Fr. Tom in Sacristy.CORRALEEHAN CHURCH MONTH OF JULYMINISTERS OF THE WORD: Jacintha Maguire & Aoife Mannion.EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Tommy Flynn & Gerard Maxwell.DOOR COLLECTORS: Pat Joe Carthy & Declan McNiffe.ALTAR SOCIETY: Kathleen Maxwell & Angela Creamer.AUGHAWILLAN CHURCH MONTH OF JULYMINISTERS OF THE WORD: Teresa McManus & Eviane Dolan.ALTAR SOCIETY: Margaret Maguire & Dympna Maguire.DOOR COLLECTORS: Gene Maguire & Seamus Quinn.***Many thanks to all who helped in all three Churches in June***

***Your help is greatly appreciated***PILATES CLASS: In Corlough Community Centre Tues. 30th at 8.30pm. All welcome.

FUN SUMMER CAMP: Looking for a fun packed healthy way to entertain the children this Summer? Book a place at our 5-day multi activity Circus Camp for 4-10 year olds - Action packed with Games, activities, arts and crafts and a circus performance by the kids on the last day. Circus Camps are running across Cavan from 9.30am to 1.30pm. 29th June - 3rd July: At The Railway Station, Belturbet. 6th - 10th July: At Templeport Community Center; 13th - 17th July: In Cavan Town; 20th - 24th July: In Drumlane. Cost: €50 per child/€45 for 2nd child. Booking/more info: www.zoomboomkids.com or call Aisling Doonan on 087 751 7931 (Qualified children's fitness coach & Cavan Gaa Player.)

FUN SUMMER CAMP: In Swanlinbar GAA Grounds from Mon. 6th – Fri. 10th July.Time : 10am – 2pm. Activities: Gaelic, Soccer, Arts and Crafts and a Sports day. Current Fermanagh GAA player Ruairi Corrigan will be coaching Gaelic. Cost: €30 per child. If you would like more information contact John on 00447808523959.ABACUS CHILDCARE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: In Bawnboy will be running a Summer Camp from Monday 6th

July to 10th July for children aged 4yrs upwards from 10am – 2pm. Also the club will be open during the Summer Holidays from 8.30am to 6.00pm. Children from any school can attend the club for the full week or individual days during the school holidays. Please contact Martina Mc Govern on 086 3461227 for more details on either the Summer Camp or attending during the summer holidays.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELSMark 5:21-43

1. Like this woman, have you had the experience of a cure, an improvement, a success, after a long period of nothing happening? What was that like for you? What made the difference? On that occasion was there anything different in you, in others, in the circumstances – something that saved the way for the change or improvement?2. 'Who touched me?' Jesus asked. It seems a strange request with crowds milling around. Many people brushed against him but the woman made contact in a different way. The same can happen in our relationships. We brush against many people but make real contact only with a few. Who are the people you have touched, and who has touched you? What difference has this made to you and to them?3. It can also happen that there are many occasions when we brush against Jesus, and other occasions when we have a sense that we are in contact with him. What deepens your contact with Jesus?4. When Jairus asked Jesus to come and cure his daughter, some thought there was no point. Sometimes a situation can look like a lost cause. Has it ever happened to you that subsequent events showed there was hope where you thought there was none?

MUSINGSRonald Rolheiser has a lovely way of using the story of the woman touching the hem of Christ's garment to encourage parents whose children no longer practise the faith or who find themselves estranged from the Church. He stresses that what each of us does for others (as the Body of Christ, his Church and in Christ's name), is an extension of Christ's ministry. When we forgive someone, we communicate Christ's forgiveness; when we comfort someone, we extend Christ's comfort to them. When parents continue to love, care for, comfort, listen to, and forgive their adult children, these family members, although no longer practising are nevertheless touching them with Christ's garment.LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE SEASON: Walk in the spiritual footsteps of St. Patrick. Traditional Three Day Pilgrimage: 29th May until 13th August. Pre- booking not required.One Day Retreats: Available on specific dates during May, late August and early September. Advance booking is essential. For further information contact Maureen, Lough Derg Office tel. 0719861518 email info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.orgGROW: Are you: Struggling with anxiety or depression? Finding life difficult? Isolated? Do you find it difficult to talk?GROW can offer you real friendship, support & help from people who understand. GROW is Ireland's largest mutual help organisation in the area of mental health. GROW is anonymous, confidential, non denominational and open to all. New group opened in Cavan town in September 2012. Please contact Mary @ 086 0201718.SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters): Helps people dealing with depression and suicide. 24 hour support in Cavan 049 4326339. Free bereavment support and counselling. 3, Tower Hamlets, Farnham St. Cavan.SENIOR HELP LINE: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior help Line is a confidential listening Service for older people for the price of a local call, anywhere in Ireland. Lo Call 1850 440 444. Open from 10am – 10pm. 365 days a yr.USEFUL WEBSITES: 1. www.stbrigidspastoralarea.ie 2. www.kilmoredpc.ieNOTES FOR NEWSLETTER: May be rang or texted to Kathleen Cassidy at 0872147167 or emailed to Cassidy_ka@yahoo.co.uk before 6pm. on Thursday evening.