Corraleehan, Corlough & Aughawillan
Parish Newsletter
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“Bind us together Lord, bind us together in Love”
Sun. 19th April 2015 Third Sunday of Easter
REFLECTION Rest in God
You may have heard it said that it is a wonderful compliment when someone falls asleep in your company - it means they trust you and feel comfortable with you. Many of us are at our most relaxed with members of our families or our oldest friends. And then there are the lovely occasions when we meet someone new and feel at ease with them straight away.
Today we hear a story of the disciples encountering the risen Jesus. They are not immediately at ease; they are alarmed as they think they are seeing a ghost. But as soon as they are convinced it really is Jesus, they are filled with joy, and they settle down to eat with him. They are back in the company of their beloved friend and teacher. The disciples who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus had a similar experience – theyimmediately felt comfortable in Jesus' company, even when they thought he was no more than a learned stranger, and invited him to dine and to stay with them.
Our relationship with Jesus should be one of ease and trust. But we need to spend time with him to reach that level of closeness. Today's Psalm describes beautifully the joy and comfort that this relationship can bring: 'I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.'
Reflect on today's Gospel ….
Take this journey in prayer. Walk with the disciples and
feel their fear and anxiety and sense of being let down.
Feel their hope also that maybe his promise to rise will
be fulfilled. What might this bring up in you?
The darkness and the light, shared on the journey,
hour by hour, with the Lord of light.
Walk and listen; let Jesus remind you of the Scripture
that brings trust, peace and confidence.
Let Us Recognise Christ In Each Other
MASSES IN CORLOUGHCHURCH
SAT. 18th APRIL 8pm. Aiden McTeague, Corraclassy / London (Months Memory).
MON. 20th APRIL 9.30am. Pat Joe Dolan & Deceased Family, Greagh.
TUES. 21st & THURS. 23rd APRIL 9.30am.
FRI. 24th APRIL 8pm. Patrick Dolan, Eaglehill.
SAT. 25thAPR. 8pm.1. John McGoldrick, Altinure & Pee & Hugh Murphy, Cortoon.
2. Jim & Mary Ann Dolan, Tonlagee & Mick Dolan &
Deceased Family, Derrybeg.
3. Thomas McHugh, Corrachombra.
ADORATION: On Friday’s from 6.50pm – 7.50pm. in CorloughChurch.
CONFESSION: Anytime on request.
CHURCH TOILET: The Church toilet is a facility which is there for the use of all. It is cleaned and well kept by our Church Caretaker Mary Ann and by the Altar Society. Recently this area was left in a very distasteful state which is totally unacceptable.
Please ensure if you use this facility you leave it as you find it.
MASSES IN AUGHAWILLANCHURCH
SUN. 19th APRIL 9.45am.Peter (Pee) Donoghue, Drumreilly.
SUN. 26thAPR. 9.45am. James & Mary Ann Foster & Daughters Ellie & Brigid Foster,
Drumreilly.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER:Sun. 12th & Sun. 19th April:Charlie Kelly.
Sun. 26thApril & Sun. 3rdMay: Donal Fox.
BURIEL OF ASHES: Of the late Kevin McGovern will take place on Mon. 20th
April at 7pm. May he Rest in Peace.
MASSES IN CORRALEEHANCHURCH
SUN. 19th APRIL 11.15am.
WED. 22ndAPRIL 9.30am.
SUN. 26th APRIL 11.15am.Thomas William & Jim Dolan, Moher.
ADORATION: Every Wednesday 10am - 10pm.
BUILDING FUND COLLECTION: In the 3 churches next weekend. Thanks.
TROCAIRE: Did you bring in your contribution? Thanks to all who have already done so.
GLAD TIDINGS: The Diocesan Newsletter is available at the church door. Please take one.
MAY REFERENDUM: Why vote “Yes” for so called equality for adults now that will mean
inequality for children in the future.
KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: "It would be great if a person from the parish who is ill and yet able totravel to Lourdes, would consider joining the pilgrimage this year. It is important that as many different parishes are represented on the pilgrimage especially on assisted pilgrimage section.The date of this year's pilgrimage is 27th May – 1st June 2015. For further information about the pilgrimage please phone 087 8579968.
ST. PATRICK’S N. S. CORLOUGH: Enrolment is now open for school year 2015/2016. Enrolment forms available from the school. Phone 049 9523655 for further information.
CLOTHES COLLECTION: In aid of St.Patrick’s NationalSchool will be held on Thursday 23rd April. Bags can be left at school or at home of Sarah McGovern or Sharon Caffrey.
USEFUL WEBSITES: 1. 2.NOTES
FOR NEWSLETTER: May be rang or texted to Kathleen Cassidy at 0872147167 or emailed to before 6pm. on Thursday evening.
BALLINAMORECOMMUNITYSCHOOL: To host Mental Health Event for Cycle Against Suicide.They will welcome around 1,000 expected cyclists on Thur. 30th April and will host the lunchtime stop for the cyclists. Together with Cycle Against Suicide, the school will be promoting positive mental health and getting the conversation going around mental health and the supports that are available for everyone in our community. The Cycle starts in Belfast on Mon. 27th Apr. and covers the entire island of Ireland for two weeks before finishing in Dublin on Sun. 10th May.10,000 cyclists, 1,400 kms, 2 weeks, ONE goal.
It's alright not to feel ok; and it's absolutely ok to ask for help.
Further information on Cycle Against Suicide on where you can register for some or all of the 14 days of the Cycle Against Suicide 2015.
CORLOUGH G.A.A.
Tops/Hoodies: New Corlough Club sports gear available to purchase from The Sports Shop Cavan, contact the shop directly for prices/sizes.
DERNACRIEVE GAELS: Annual church gate collectionnext Saturday evening25th April at CorloughMass. Please support our underage football in our area.
CORRALEEHAN HERITAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY:Are resuming their efforts to keep our charming countryside flourishing. Spring is with us and the hedges have been cleared, so we are calling on everyone in the community to join us for some good humoured fun as we walk our country roads and collect the rubbish from the hedges this Wednesday 22nd April at 7 pm. from CorraleehanChurch. Sprays of flowers will be added to the hanging baskets on the bridges in the coming weeks, and we would like to thank Christopher Prior for donating extra hanging baskets.
AUGHAWILLAN G.A.A. ANNUAL POKER CLASSIC:Many thanks to the over 50 participants who took part in the Annual Poker Classic on Good Friday. There was €1,300 in prize money given out on the night.
1st Prize:Earl Mc Cartin, Newtowngore. 2nd: Mick Donohoe, Drumreilly.
OtherPrize Winners:Sean Corrigan, Templeport, John Burke, Ballyconnell, Paul Corrigan, Fermanagh, Maura Sweeney, Ballinamore, Noel Lyons, Carrigallen and Gerard Gorby, Newtowngore. Many thanks to the eloquent Timmy Winters for overseeing the night and to Pat Flanagan for his energy and commitment to this annual event. Many thanks also to those who provided refreshments on the night and to Mary Dolan Flanagan, Shane Maguire, The Ballymac and Gerard Gorby for supplying spot prizes.
TEMPLEPORT LADIES: The club have a number of "slightly imperfect" Templeport Ladies Hoodies for sale, they are 13/14 in age but are on the smaller size. The hoodies are €5 each, if anyone would like to purchase one please call Catherine on 087 9670353 or Helena 087 9247227.All outstanding monies and registration forms to be handed into the clubrooms this Sunday 19th April at 12 noon.Remember no registration no games. Any questions contact Aileen 087 2865716 or Helena 087 924 7227.
The Club would like to thank the Senior Templeport Ladies on organising and co-ordinating the Team Bonding Day at the beginning of April.....a really fun day was had by all age groups …good job Ladies.
NATURAL HEALTH:Pumpkin Seeds:If you're having trouble nodding off to sleep, you might want to start including extrapumpkin seeds in your evening meal. These seeds are rich in tryptophan, which helpsto encourage sleep. Pumpkin seeds also contain generous amounts of magnesium and zinc and are a wonderful source of protein. They are said to be an excellentmood-enhancing food as they contain L-tryptophan, the ingredient that gives you apositive uplifting boost!
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Luke 24:35-48
1. When we are not expecting it to happen, even a good event can startle us. So it was with the disciples when Jesus appeared to them. He sought to calm them and helped them to see the good news behind what had initially alarmed them. Who has been a Jesus person for you by helping you to find meaning and good news in life?
2. Jesus helped the disciples to find new hope, but he did not give them easy answers. He asked them to see the facts before their eyes. He wanted them to learn from the lived experience they were having. As a parent, teacher, friend or guide, have you been a Jesus person to another, helping him/her to find hope and purpose in life by learning from his/her experiences? Who has done this for you?
3. Jesus opened their minds to 'understand the scriptures', and the effect was transformative. Perhaps there have been times when a new and deeper understanding of scripture has had a transformative impact on you. Recall the experience and give thanks for those who opened the scriptures for you.
4. The resurrection experience empowered the disciples to be witnesses. Unexpected possibilities for the future surfaced when it seemed that hope had gone. When have new possibilities opened for you after a 'resurrection' experience: recovery of health when it did not seem possible, new opportunities after failure or disappointment, inner healing after a deep hurt, etc? MUSINGS
Why was it necessary in today's Gospel for Christ to show his disciples his hands and his feet; to invite them to touch him, and for them to witness him actually eating a piece of fish? Precisely to show them that his risen body was a real body and not simply an apparition. Many Christians at that time could not accept that God really became human; they preferred to think that Christ was pure spirit. Likewise, many people today think only in terms of souls going to heaven - and not bodies. But that was not what happened to Christ. We need to re-discover the concept of the Resurrection of the Body.
This is My Body……….This is My Blood
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 peoplewho understand.
GROW is Ireland's largest mutual help organisation in the area ofmental health.
GROW is anonymous, confidential, non denominational and open toall.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. 24hour 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.
ACCORD CENTRE CAVAN: Getting married? To book your pre-marriage course, please contact the Accord office for your Pre-Marriage application form. Book early to avoid disappointment on your preferred date.
ACCORD: Also offers Marriage and Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049-4375004, or email Situated at Pastoral Centre, Cavan.