Loughrea Cathedral & Carmelite Abbey
The Presbytery 091 - 841212 The Abbey 091 – 841209
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Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11th September 2011
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE CATHEDRAL THIS WEEK

Mon. 11a.m. The Mullins family 8p.m. Tom Joe & Agnes Donohoe
Tues. 11a.m. Mary & Patrick Ward 8p.m. Frank Duffy
and their grandson John Ward
Wed. 11a.m. The deceased members of the 8p.m. Delia & Owen Sheanon
Quirke family
Thurs. 11a.m. Martin Rocke 8p.m. Nora & Michael Niland
Fri. 11a.m. People of the Parish 8p.m. Michael Ryan
Sat. 11a.m. Special Intention 8p.m. Thomas Fahy
Sun. 10a.m. Jarlath & Carmel Benson 12noon Thomas Scully


Mass Servers: Team E Mon. 12th Sept. to Sat. 17th Sept. 8p.m. Team A Sun. 18th Sept. 10a.m. Team B Sun. 18th Sept. 12p.m.
Cathedral Collections: Offertory: €1,188 Restoration: €485
Helpline Numbers: Society of St Vincent de Paul 086 0551134 Bethany – Parish Bereavement Support Group 087 2109396

R.I.P. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Catherine (Cathy) Rocke R.I.P., (nee Beirne), Coscorrig Crescent, Loughrea, who died during the week.
Baptisms We welcome into God's family Michelle Marian Thompson, 27 Ard Breeda, Loughrea.
Second Basket Collection Next Weekend 17th/18th September is the Harvest Collection.
The Apostolic Works Society will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday 15th September at 8.30pm in the Presbytery.
September Prayer Meeting with the Carmelite Nuns will be next Wednesday 14th September at 7.45pm in Mt. Carmel Chapel. It is the day before the Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Padre Pio 2nd Tuesday of the month. Holy Hour including Mass & Devotions 8p.m. - 9p.m. in the Cathedral.
Fr Sebastian Wolff, a Monk and organist at Buckfast Abbey, England, will give a Complimentary Organ Recital in St. Brendan's Cathedral, after 8 o’clock Mass on Wednesday evening, 21st September. Fr. Wolff, who is a native of Moore St, Loughrea, has given Organ Recitals throughout the UK and Europe.
Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine Sun. Sept. 25th 2011. Bus leaving Loughrea at 10.30a.m. Booking @ 091-842358.

TEMPERANCE HALL EVENTS
Loughrea Parish Bingo every Friday night at 8.45p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Loughrea Parent & Toddler Group starting again on Wed. 14th September at 10a.m. Meetings every Wednesday from 10a.m. to 12nooon.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes Wednesdays & Fridays. Beginners and Continuation. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is energetic yoga which improves fitness & flexibility & aids relaxation. Contact: Liz Kirby 087 6314581. Places limited.

Loughrea Active Retirement Assoc. will host a talk and demonstration of products by Beauty Practitioner Ann Regan at their weekly meeting @ 7.30p.m. Wednesday in Kinsella's Lounge. All existing and prospective members welcome. Bowling as usual in Temperance Hall from 11a.m. to 1pm, come along and try your hand at this enjoyable indoor sport.
Loughrea Hurling Club Lotto Winning numbers: 3, 4, 7, 26. No Jackpot Winner. Four match 3. Next week's Jackpot €8,100.
Children's Dance Classes in Kinsella's Monday 12th Sept. 6p.m. – 8p.m. Sean No's Dancing – Children 8p.m. – 8.30p.m. Adult Sean No's Monday 12th Sept. @ 8.30p.m. Adult dancing Thursday 15th Sept. @ 8p.m. – 11p.m. All welcome.
Loughrea Family Resource Centre Fundraising Coffee Morning on behalf of Cancer Care West, 11am - 1pm on Fri. Sept. 16th in their upstairs meeting room at Millenium House (above Tribikes). Please support Cancer Care West by coming along to enjoy a cuppa.
Nutritional Therapist now in attendance in The Sycamores (Dr. Flaherty's old surgery). Ph: Cathriona Finnerty (087) 6100096.
Mr. John Hume – former politician and only recipient of the three major peace awards will officially open the newly renovated offices at Naomh Breandain Credit Union on Thursday 15th September at 3.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Loughrea Flower & Garden Club, Fresh Flower Demonstration by Samantha Foran, Mon. 12th Sept. @ 8p.m. in the Lough Rea Hotel. New members welcome. Non-members: €5. Any enquiries phone 091-842535.
Wanted: Actor – Male- 50 + to perform with the ‘Seamus O’Kelly Players’ in their November production. Contact: 087 6320870.
Dance Aerobics Class in O’Dea's Hotel Thursday nights @ 7.45p.m. All fitness levels. Beginners welcome. Contact Noel @ 087 9379563.
"Fun “Rubbish” Sports Day organised by Loughrea Tidy Towns held at the Fairgreen, Loughrea on Sunday, September 18th from 2 pm to 5pm. Events include Wheelie Bin Race, Tyre Race, Rubbish Toss and an Obstacle Relay, Wellie Throwing, Face-painting, Kiddies Crafts and Stalls. Free entry to all sporting events. All welcome.
Loughrea History Project, Temp. Hall [upstairs], will hold a Coffee Morning/Day on Thurs. 15th Sept. 11a.m. to 4.30p.m. in support of Ireland's Biggest Coffee Morning. Proceeds to hospice care. All are welcome and your support for this very worthy cause would be most appreciated.
Lost: Silver chain with Our Lady of Lourdes Medal in a blue box. If found please contact the Parish Office @ 091-841212.
Loughrea Bridge Club AGM in Kinsellas, Main St. on Tues. 13th September at 8p.m. New and existing members are all welcome to attend.
Congratulations to the Staff & Residents of St. Brendan's Home, Loughrea, who have moved to the new Community Nursing Unit. Please note the new phone numbers for the Community Nursing Unit: Reception 091-871200, Day Centre 871260, CARE AREAS:- Knock Ash 871211, Coreen 871220, Crannogs 871230 and Sliabh Aughty 871240.

The Cathedral grounds are not to be used as a carpark. Cars left there for long periods or overnight may be clamped. 

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