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 Revised on 22ndFebruary, 2012
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YOGA / MEDITATION
RETREAT Fr. Korko Moses, an Indian Jesuit is coming to Ireland for the month of April to give yoga /
meditation retreats in different parts of the country. The term yoga may be off putting for some people
but according to Fr. Korko, yoga is a scientific way to bring the mind to stillness and to align the body, mind and spirit
correctly. Meditation goes beyond all concepts to encounter God who is beyond name and form. Fr. Korko also says his spiritual
life has been enriched as a Christian and his knowledge of Jesus has been broadened through yoga / meditation.
The retreats are for people seeking to deepen their relationship with God and the Universe. They are also for people
who find it difficult to pray and may have lost meaning in life. Fr. Korko is in the process of setting
up an Ashram (a Spiritual Centre for yoga and meditation) in Dublin to provide a space for Spiritual development and inner
growth with Sr. Stan. Retreat Director: Fr. Korko Moses Date: April 1st – 4th, Starting Time: 7.30pm Sunday Evening Venue: Esker Retreat Centre, AthenryCost: Residential - €265
Non-Residential - €40For further information contact Laura at 087-7489694 or Esker Retreat
Centre at 091-844007 Eucharistic Congress Preparation Reflection and prayer on the Eucharist (Mass) starting Wednesday
February 29th and continues every Wednesday until March 28th. Venue; Round the table in Cheshire HomeTime; 7.30pm to 8.30pmFurther information - contact Laura 087-7489694 Making a place at the table for our young
people A youth day in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress to be held at the Poor Clare Monastery, Nuns’ Island, Galway on Saturday 3rd March 2012, from 1-6pm. Main Speaker is Fr. Eamonn O’Driscoll OFM. The day includes music, testimonies, talks, a guided Holy Hour, and also the opportunity to meet with the sisters. The day will conclude with a youthful Mass. This event is geared at young men and women, ages of 18-35. For more info: See www.poorclares.ie or their Facebook page (Poor Clares Galway). Flock of Friends Parish Youth Group Following on from its huge success last year, The
flock of friends was relaunched on Wednesday 8th February from 7pm-8:30pm in the prayer space of the Castlegar Sports Complex.
It is open to all 12-17 year olds. Next meeting is on Wednesday 7th of March. The group will
continue to meet every fortnight. All parents of those interested in attending should arrive on the first night to sign parental
consent forms. Plenty of fun, faith and friendship to be enjoyed. Contact Siobhain Bradley on 091-565066 for more information. Parenting Support for FamiliesBringing up children today can
be much more difficult because times have changed. The Diocesan Pastoral Centre is pleased to offer a series of parenting
programmes.This
course is for ordinary parents from every walk of life. The purpose of the course is to give parents a chance to stand back
from everything and, with the support of other parents, look at ways of improving communication with your children, disciplining
them, etc.Research
has shown us that a home (a) where children are given a fair hearing,
(b) where they are encouraged to participate in the work and life of
the family and
(c)
where basic rules of right and wrong are fairly and consistently enforced produces confident and caring adults.These are flexible, self-help
courses for groups of 8–16 participants, who come together with a trained facilitator for a two-hour session each week
for six or eight weeks.These programmes, which are designed to provide support at all stages of the family life cycle, have been developed
by Family Caring Trust and tested in
various social settings.The Diocesan Pastoral Centre offers these classes twice a year:
September–December and January-April.In his commitment to the pastoral care of families
Bishop Martin Drennan is happy to continue to subsidise these initiatives. As such, the cost for an eight week programme is
€50 per individual or €75 per couple with confidential waivers where necessary.In order to book in for a class or to organize a group
in your own parish or community, please phone Eileen Kelly or Eilish Glynn at +353-91-565066. Eileen Kelly is a psychologist
and the coordinator of the programmes. Mothers Prayers every Monday except bank holidaysMothers Prayers for mothers and
grandmothers who wish to pray together for their children and grandchildren in the Parish Centre on Monday nights @ 8.15pm.
Queries: Mary 753325 or Eileen 753628 Do you play the guitar, keyboard or any other instrument? Great!!!!Would you like to give one Sunday
a month to accompany our singing congregation in the Mass? Contact the Parish Office for further details. ACTIVE RETIREMENT IRELAND Returns
after Christmas Break and meets every Wednesday in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm. New members welcome. D.R.A.M.A(Doughiska, Roscam, Ardaun Multicultural
Actors)Venue
- ARD Family Resource CentreTime - 7.30pm to 9.30pmCost - Donation / €5 suggested not essential.Flyers available in the Parish OfficeNew members always welcome Roscam Mothers & Toddlers Group Every Thursday in Cheshire House
at 10.15am to 11.45a, New members always welcome Help us to find a homeJust €5 a week, please take the standing order form at the entrance
to Mass and return it to the Parish Office at your convenience. Or if it is more suitable for you please take a box of envelopes
in which you can place your weekly contribution / tithe and place it in the basket at Sunday Mass or in the box at the entrance
or to the Parish Office at your convenience. Many thanks to all those who have already contributed. Planning your wedding Couples planning their wedding should be aware that
the pre-marriage courses recognised by the Galway Diocese are those provided by Accord in Newtownsmith
and Esker Retreat House, Athenry. Book ClubThe Group meet on the first Wednesday of each month
in Caffe Mocha, Roscam. New members always welcome. Liturgy Resource Evening – TUESDAY 21ST FEB - 7PM in the Galway Diocesan Pastoral
Centre
An opportunity for all parish liturgy groups or pastoral councils to receive new resources and
ideas for the Lenten liturgies this season. This evening will be facilitated by a member of pastoral development team from
the Trócaire agency. The theme for their Lenten campaign of 2012 is “Rebuilding communities
for lasting change”. Please phone 091-565066 to confirm attendance. MONTHLY TALKS –John Waters (journalist,
editor and magazine columnist) will begin a series of monthly talks addressing current NEEDS and ISSUES in society beginning
on Tuesday 6th March in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith at 7:30pm. Mass Intentions for the Week: Sunday 26th; Stephen Ennis Months Mind Monday 27th; Willie Fahy 5th Anniversary Tuesday 28th: Mass Wednesday 29th: Birthday Remembrance Thursday 30th: Lorcan Meehan 2nd Anniversary Sunday 4th: Joe Tighe 11th Anniversary
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