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FEBRUARY 5 2012
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
When we are sick or our lives are disturbed in some way we tend to see the darkness and to turn in on ourselves. The healing that we need is more than a physical one, it involves being freed from self-concern to care for others.
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 11
“For I was sick and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36)
Saturday, February 11th is World Day of the Sick. A Special Blessing & Anointing of the Sick will take place at the 10.30 a.m. Mass on that day. Pleaseadvise all the sick and housebound of your area and help provide transport if necessary. Thank you.
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PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and all those in need. May they find consolation in your healing presence. Amen.
CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK - THANKS
A special word of thanks to all who attended the Interdenominational Service in the Cathedral and helped mark this special week for all Christians in our community.
"We will be changed."
50TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
DUBLIN JUNE 10th - 17th 2012
Do you want to attend the International Eucharistic Congress?
Sligo Cluster of Parishes can help you register to attend the Congress. Please see the Information Forms available at the rear of the Cathedral for the Programme for the week and the various options for attendance. Please return completed forms to the box at the rear of the Cathedral or the Parish Office or any of the people listed below by Sunday March 11th. If you need more information call Fina Golden 087 681 6821, Nuala Caliendo 087 418 6269,Nuala Porter 086 838 3725, or Sharon Carleton 087 246 8143. For further details please see the information stand at the back of the Cathedral or visit www.iec2012.ie.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Readings for Sunday, February 12. 1st Reading: Lev. 13.1-2. 44-46;
2nd Reading: 1 Cor. 10: 31-11:1; Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45.
Please consider readng in preparation for next Sunday.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL & PARISH
FEBRUARY
Saturday - 11th World Day of the Sick Mass 10.30 am
Sunday - 12th Do this in Membory of Me - 10.30 am. Mass.
Wednesday - 22nd Ash Wednesday - Distribution of Ashes at 8.00 am 10.30 am 1.05 pm and 7.00 pm Masses.
Friday - 24 Day of Atonement.
Monday - 27 Visit of Archbishop Barwe of India. Mass at 7.30 pm.
MARCH
Saturday 17th St Patrick’s Day. Masses
Wednesday 22nd Ash Wednesday
ANNIVERSARIES
Monday February 6th 8.00am BILLY MARNANE 10.30am 1ST ANNIVERSARY LARRY LAVIN
Tuesday February 7th 8.00am DERMOT CONLON 10.30am KATHLEEN DIVERS
Wednesday February 8th 8.00am JACK & KATIE SCANLON 10.30am JAMES & MARY KEANEY
Thursday February 9th 8.00am JAMES DIEGNAN 10.30am MARTIN McLOUGHLIN
Friday February 10th 10.30am 1ST ANNIVERSARY TOM LANG
Saturday February 11th 8.00am KAY CAWLEY 10.30am WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
REST IN PEACE
YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF:
MAURA DUIGNAN, late of Mohill, Mother of Carmel Flynn, Kestrel Drive, Kevinsfort.
MAY GOD GRANT HER ETERNAL REST AND COMFORT AND CONSOLE HER BEREAVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
DATES TO REMEMBER
ST BERNADETTE’S CHAPEL - Rockwood Parade. Mass will be held at 5.15 p.m. on Monday 6th February. All welcome.
ST MICHAEL’S SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Please note due to the cold weather re-opening will now take place on Wednesday 7th March
3 - 5 p.m.. New members always welcome.
SUMMERHILL COLLEGE PARENTS ASSOCIATION Table Quiz Monday 6 Feb at 8.00 pm in Toffs. Entry fee €20/table €5/person. Lots of prizes - parents, teachers, family & friends all welcome!
SLIGO MUSICAL SOCIETY - Fundraising Bake Sale & Coffee Morning in Gilhooly Hall after 10.30 am and 12 noon Mass today, 5th Feb. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
ADULT EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES in Computers and German (Beginners /Intermediate) in Mercy College Sligo. Registration and First class on Tues Feb 8th at 7pm.E mail
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for further information or phone 9143476. Bookshop, Nicholson’s Pharmacy, Record Room, Castle St. Post Office. DVD produced by Merville Active Age Group.
INTERDEMONINATIONAL SERVICE of thanksgiving to honour the names of all those entered on the Remembrance Tree erected by Sligo Rotary Club will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Sligo on Thursday February 9th at 8.00pm. The proceeds of the collection will be presented to The Society of St Vincent de Paul and the North West Hospice.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS are hosting a public meeting at Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton on Weds 8th Feb at 8pm. Members share their time, experience, strength & hope with others. All welcome to attend.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW of one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text ‘pilgrim’ followed by your name and county to 53030 or phone to enter the draw for free. For details of 2012 pilgrimages & package deals Tel 048 82241888 or visit:www.med-irishcentre.com
IRISH ESSAY WRITING COURSE for 5th & 6th year students in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on Monday 13th Feb 10am - 3:30pm. Excellent notes provided on the day by Department Examiner. Pre booking essential. Phone 087-6980072.
BOOK SALE in aid of North West Hospice on Sat 11th February from 11am to 6 pm in Johnston Court Shopping Centre Sligo Your support would be very much appreciated.
FOYER OF LIGHT, CHARITY & LOVE FIVE DAY SILENT RETREAT Theme. “If you but know the gift of God...”Preached by Fr. Killian Byrne. Feb 6th - 12th 2012 Cost €380. Venue: St. Mary’s Hostel, Knock, Co. Mayo. For details Tel: Helen 086 1678027, or Mai: 041 9819074
COMHALTAS CEOLTEOIRÍ EIREANN The Fred Finn Branch classes for children in traditional music and singing in Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré Saturday mornings from 10.30 to 1 pm. Instruments include harp, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, concertina, flute, whistle, bodhran and singing. Adult classes are held on Thursday nights. Call on Saturday mornings or phone 071 9171740 or 071 9170700.
OXFAM IRELAND, SLIGO SHOP NEED VOLUNTEERS. Why not make it your new year's resolution to volunteer your time with us? For just 4 hours per week you could really make a difference. Full training will be given. Pop into our shop on 17 Grattan Street for an application form or call Karen or Michelle on 071 9138913 for more details. Minimum 3 month commitment please."
JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF: (Bereavement Support Group)
Following the death of a significant person in our lives, it is important to have the opportunity to express our feelings in a supportive, understanding environment if we are to fully accept the reality of the loss. This course offers an opportunity to enable you to cope in a healthy way. A minimum of 3-6months after the death is preferable and no more than two family members per group. Enrolment in advance is essential. 6 Thursday nights at 8pm beginning 23rd February. Please contact St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329.
MONEY SKILLS, FOR LIFE This workshop will be about putting Consumers first, and is presented in eight easy to follow units : Managing Your Money; Protecting you, your family and your assets; Borrowing money and getting credit, Saving and investing, Planning for retirement, Dealing with Debt Problems; Making a Complaint; Your Questions. It will be held on Sat 25th Feb. 10-30-5.00pm. Cost: €50. Please phone St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329 to enroll.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: The Beginning Experience is a specially designed programme, which helps separated and widowed people make a new beginning in life. It offers healing, an opportunity to appreciate ones own goodness and above all hope for the future. The next meeting is Tuesday 14th February at 8pm in St. Michael’s Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo. Tel: 071-9170329.
ANNUAL LOURDES NOVENA
Continues in the Holy Cross Friary until Sunday 12th of February daily at 7.30 p.m. Sunday 3.30 p.m. The preacher is Rosary priest, Fr Gabriel Harty, OP, Tallaght. All welcome!
GILLOOLY HALL TEMPLE ST
Are you looking for Rooms or a Hall to rent? You probably pass by at least twenty times a week—why not drop in or phone 0719174014 from 9am-3pm and see if we can help you.
RIVERBROOKE CROSS BORDER INITIATIVE
Discussion Group Sat Feb 11th 2012 Topic: Flags & Emblems in post Ceasefire Ireland Venue: MacNean Resource Centre, Blacklion. Bus Leaves Riverstown Catholic Church Carpark at 9 am. Transport & Lunch provided. No Cost involved. Please contact the office to book your place on 071 91 65931 or email
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CONTEMPLATIVE VOCATIONS
with Carmelite Monastery in Delgany, Co Wicklow. Single women (25-45 years) interested in finding out more about a vocation are invited to share in a weekend of prayer, liturgy and work from 10-12 Feb. For further information visit www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie
YOUTH MINISTRY
A concert will take place on Sat 25th Feb in the Gillooly Hall at 7.30pm in aid of Sligo Youth Ministry in conjunction with Elation Ministries Easter Youth Pilgrimage. It will feature Elation Ministries as well as local parish and school choirs. Tickets €10 available at 0863040415. Please support!
THEOLOGY - DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME
The Dominican Order is offering distance learning theology leading to a range of qualifications from certificate to full honours degree level. Study from home with occasional study days and benefit from on-line support of academic tutors. If you would like to know more contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24 Tel: 01 4048124 or email
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CATHEDRAL PARISH – 2200 FAMILIES
THANK YOU for your contribution:
SUNDAY JAN. 29th PARISH ENV: €1,666 PL/STAND.ORD €2,452
ST. MARY’S PRESBYTERY TEL: 071 9162670 SACRISTY TEL: 071 9161261
E-MAIL
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WEB: www.sligocathedral.ie
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