~ MASSES FOR THE WEEK ~Saturday 18Jan 7.30pm FRANKMcNICHOLAS,Greyfield&sister-in-lawELLENHAUGHEYSunday 19Jan 10am WALTERKEANE,Rooskey,Knock CRAGGAGH 11am AIDANMORAN&JOSEPHSTEADMonday 20Jan 10am FRANCESWALSH,Greyfield-1stAnniversaryandhersister LORRETTAO’CONNELLTuesday 21Jan 10am NORACOWLEYWednesday 22Jan 10am LEO&DELIAO’REILLY,ConderraSaturday 25Jan 10am SEAMUSWALSH,Gowelboy 11am BRENDANHENEGHAN,Corrahoor-5thAnniversary 7.30pm JAMES&EILEENLAVIN,Pollronaghane

MorningMassinSt.LouisC.S.eachweekdaymorningat8.30pm

RECENTDEATH:Pray for EILEEN GAFFNEY, Mountnugent, Co. Cavan, sister of Carmel O’Shea, Pollagh who died recently: READERSJan 19 7.30pm ADRIENNE WALSH ROWENA MALEE 10am MICHAEL D. FREELEY ITA MALEE 12 noon MARION DUNNE SIOBHAN DEVINEJan 26 7.30pm PAUL CLEARY MARGARET CARNEY 10am DANNY DOHERTY KATHLEEN TARPEY 12 noon AIDAN STAUNTON EITHNE MULLANEY

MINISTERSOFHOLYCOMMUNIONFORJANUARY7.30pm CATHERINE LAVIN SARAH FITZGERALD CHRISTINA COSGROVE 10am SIOBHAN DEVICE MONICA ROWLEY BERNIE CANNON12 noon ANN ENGLISH ATTRACTA MULDERRIG PATRICIA McCARTHY

KILTIMAGHSOCIALSERVICESROTAFORJANUARY5th ANN-MARIE CARROLL & LYNNE COFFEY 12th BERNIE CORRY & GERALDINE CORRY DRIVER: TOM WIMSEY/JAMES MC HUGH19th JEANNETTE BURKE & FINTAN CARROLL BUTCHER: P. BYRNE 26th ANN IVERS & NELL MC NICHOLAS GROCER: CARROLLS

OFFERTORYCOLLECTIONENVELOPESNew boxes of envelopes for the Offertory Collection and all the other collectons taken up during the year come into use on Sunday 5th January. Boxes are available at the back of the Church - so please collect your box as soon as possible. If your name is not on a box please leave your name in the Sacristy and one will be made available. We thank all the parishioners who use the envelopes - and also those who make regular contributions without using the envelope.

HISTORYOFTHECHURCHOFTHEHOLYFAMILYThe book was published recently and has been very well received. It is on sale in The Paper Shop, Main Street and at The Copy Shop, Aiden Street at a cost of €15.

PARISHPASTORALCOUNCILThe monthly meetings of the Parish Pastoral Council was held in the Parish Centre on Wed, 15th Jan. It was well attended.Looking back on the Feast of Christmas, great satisfaction was expressed on the fact that very big congregations took part in all the Christmas Masses and thanks was expressed to all who helped in any way. The main item on the Agenda was to make prepara-tions for the Election of new members to the Parish Pastoral Council. According to the Constitution of the Council, memberswho set up the Council in 2009 are now due to retire. Those who were elected in 2011 can stay on for another two years.Nomination papers for new members will be in the Newsletter next week. Every parishioner over 16 will be entitled to vote for one male and one female who they consider would be a helpful member of the Parish Pastoral Council. The purpose of the Partoral Council is to attend to the Spiritual and Pastoral needs of the parish in partnership with the local priests. The work of the Pastoral Council is motivated by a desire to build up the Kingdom of God and enliven the faith of all the Baptised living in the local com-munity. Thanks was expressed to all who have served on the Parish Partoral Council and it is hoped that new members who will

KILLEADAN PARISH NEWSMASSES: Saturdays /Eve of Holidays: 7.30pmSundays / Holy Days: 10am, 12 noonAll Weekdays: 10am Friday evenings: 7.30pmCONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 2 - 3pm & 7 - 7.20pmFirst Fridays: 7 - 7.20pmADORATION: Every Thursday: 10.30 - 8pm Every Friday: 10.30am - 7.30pm

REV. PADDY KILCOYNE, P.P. 094 9381198 / 087 2300569

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Rev. PAT LYNCHPriest in Residence

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be elected will serve with the same interest and enthusiasm. Other items mentioned at the meeting were (1) Fr. Pat Lynch was thanked for arranging the Advent Programme in St. Joseph’s Chapel which was well attended. (2) Set-top boxes which enable the internet broadcast of the Mass from the parish Church to be transferred to the TV set are now available. The cost is €150. If any-one would like to order the box please contact Fr. Paddy. (3) The news that 9 young people in the Parish have joined the programme for the John Paul II Award was welcomed. (4) a meeting for the Readers in Church will be arranged during Lent.

CHRISTIANUNITYJan 18th - Jan 25th is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

AFTERNOONOFPRAYERAfternoon of Prayer in honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Curry, Co. Sligo on Sunday 2nd Feb from 3-6pm. Intention: That God’s plan for Medjugorje will be fulfilled.Everyone welcome to attend.THANKYOU:A very special thank you to the collectors and to those who contributed to the annual collection for Epilepsy Ireland heldon 4th & 5th Jan 2014. A total of €603.50 was collected at Kiltimagh and Craggagh.KILTIMAGHSPECIALOLYMPICS: Training has changed to MONDAY nights from 7.30 - 8.30pm in the Bocce Court on a fortnightly basis. Training started on Mon, 13 Jan so next session will be on Mon 27th Jan. More news in next week’s newsletter.BRIDGEFORBEGINNERS course will commence in St. Louis C.S. on Wed 29th Jan at 8pm. 10 week course costs €70. To book your place please contact the school on 094 9381228CONTACT: There was a very enjoyable Contact social in the Parish Centre recently. Ollie Burke provided music, James Corcoran and Margaret Dunleavy recited poetry. Singers included Ollie Burke, Margaret Dunleavy. Storytellers included Margaret Dunleavy and Henry King while Ann Connell did some sean nos danacing. Prizewinners were Chris Benson, Lisnamonaghy, Ann Lavin, Churchpark, James Corcoran, James Street.MAYOBRANCHOFARTHRITISIRELAND thank all collectors and those who gave so generously to their recent church gate collection. A total of €470 was collected in this area.CILLAODAINCHORALSOCIETYthank all who supported their annual St. Stephen’s Day Treasure Hunt. Winners were ‘The Park Roaders’ who beat 24 teams with 46 out of 47 points. Joint 2nd were ‘The Celebrations’ and ‘Brewing Up A Storm’ on 44 points. Thanks to Gerry King for setting the course and to Sean Langan for sponsoring the event. Raffle przewinners were David Gunnigan, Tom Byrne, Christina Cosgrove, Shane King, Melissa Sloyan.CITIZENSINFORMATIONOUTREACHSERVICE will take place in the Parish Centre on Wed 22nd Jan: 11.45 - 12.45pm. PRAYINGFOROURDIOCESE: The Prayer Initiative in the Diocease of Achonry has begun. The purpose of the Prayer Initi-ative is that during 2014 we will all become more aware that each of us is called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. This is the Vocation we all share as baptised people. It means that if we experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing that we are loved by God, then, like Jesus Christ, we will want to share that good news with others.PRO-LIFETRUST: Church gate collection for Pro-Life Trust in Co. Mayo on 25th/26th January 2014.ADULTARTCLASSESrestart on Monday 29th January in the Community Centre. Beginners welcome. For further details con-tact 087 6310988 for more details.BARBERINGCOURSE: A 10 week Barbering Course will commence in St. Louis Community School on Monday 20th January. Successful completion of the course will lead to a City & Guilds Certificate in cutting men’s hair. The course and exam fee cost €380.KILTIMAGHCOMMUNITYCENTRE25CARDGAMEcontinues every Thursday evening at 9pm.MAYOSTROKESUPPORTGROUP in association with Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, will hold its next meet-ing on Thurs 30th Jan in the Newman Institute (Cathedral grounds) Ballina between 11.30am - 1pm. Free Admission and tea/coffee provided. For further information contact Niamh Murtagh on 094 9049342 or Barbara Ginley on 096 21511KILTIMAGHCHORALFESTIVAL takes place on 28th Feb and 1st March at Park Hotel, Kiltimagh. Extensive programme this year. All welcome to come along and hear the choirs perform in competition. No cover charge. More details in upcoming newsletters.ST.PATRICK’SDAYPARADE will take place on Sunday 16th March with Celebration Msss on Monday 17th March at 12 noon.Watch out for more details in the coming weeks.ACCORDCOUNSELLING: Challenging times can be rough on relationships. When it comes to protecting your most precious investment talk to Accord. Our services, based on your needs not on your ability to pay, can help you get the most from your marriage. For an appointment contact 094 9254944 or email accordcharlestown@eircom.net.ACCORDMARRIAGEPREPARATIONCOURSES: Accord Charlestown courses are held in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Clare-morris on Friday from 7 - 10pm and Saturday from 9.30m - 4.30pm. Please contact Accord Charlestown on 094 9254944 (Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm) to book or online at www.accord.ieSNOOKERLEAGUE:Names are now being taken for the Gilmartin Catering Spring League at Kiltimagh Snooker Club. League open to club members only. Membership is open to all adults over 18 at a cost of €20 per annum plus a once off joining up fee of €20. Further details on League contact 086 8988306.

ANOTHERANGLEIn today’s Gospel, John the Baptist is inviting us to look at Jesus, look closely. He calls Jesus the ‘Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.’ We say these words often at Mass and today we are invited to meditate on them more closely. What does it mean? The lamb is one who is sacrificed... the sins of the world are many, broken relationships with one another at every turn. Today we are asked to think especially of Refugees and Migrants and the sins committed against them. The treatment of these groups who are marginalised, exiled from the homes due to war, famine, drought, unemployment is often unjust and is part of what Pope Francis refers to as aculture of ‘slave labour.’ These outcast groups are frequently treated with disrespect, racism, condemnation and resent-ment. How can we reconcile these situations? Pope Francis’ message for today may guide us closer to understanding the message of John the Baptist in the Gospel: Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity... A change of attitude towards migrants and refugees is needed on the part of everyone, moving away from attitudes of defensiveness and fear, indiference and marginalisation - all typical of a throwaway culture - towards attitudes based on a culture of encounter, the only culture capable of building a better, more just and fraternal world.’ In the marginalised can we see Jesus coming towards us and say: ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ INTERCOM

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