Loughrea Cathedral & Carmelite Abbey
The Presbytery 091 - 841212 The Abbey 091 – 841209
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Sunday 29th January 2012 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE CATHEDRAL THIS WEEK

Mon. 11a.m. Patrick & Michael Barrett 8p.m. James Collins
Tues. 11a.m. Bridget Beatty 8p.m. Phonsie Dilleen
Wed. 11a.m. Bella Schumann, Kathleen Flynn 8p.m. Mary Quinn
and Kitty Coen
Thurs. 11a.m. Mick & Pake Connaire 8p.m. Private Intention
Fri. 11a.m. People of the Parish 8p.m. Friends & Benefactors of Loughrea Cathedral
Sat. 11a.m. Brian Sweeney 8p.m. Julia Connelly
Sun. 10a.m. Margaret & Sean Hannon 12noon The Whelan family


Mass Servers Team E Mon. 30th Jan. to Sat. 4th Feb. 8p.m. Team A Sun. 5th Feb. 10a.m. Team B Sun. 5th Feb. 12p.m.
Cathedral Collections: Offertory: €1,247

Society of St Vincent de Paul 086 0551134 Bethany – Parish Bereavement Support Group 087 2109396
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Cooney R.I.P., (nee Kelly), Westbridge, Loughrea, who died during the week.
Baptisms We welcome into God's family Ava Mai Keary, Caherlavine, Loughrea.
Remembrance Service for Bereaved Parents in Portiuncula Hospital Chapel, on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30p.m.
TEMPERANCE HALL EVENTS:
Loughrea Parish Bingo every Friday night at 8.30p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Progressive 25 From 12th February, Progressive 25 is moving to Sunday nights @ 8.30p.m.
Children's Art & Craft Course starting 30th Jan. – 5th March. 6 weeks for 5 – 10 yrs from 5 – 6.30p.m. €65. Contact: Grace @ 086 8919963 to book a place.
Dance Aerobics Classes every Tuesday night at 7.15p.m. in the Temperance Hall (downstairs). Drop in class – pay as you go. Suit all fitness levels. Phone: 087 9379563.
Loughrea Youth Theatre present their WinterMix in the Temperance Hall on 28th, 29th and 30th January at 7.30p.m. nightly. Join them for a warming blend of music, song and dance as they take you from the West End and Broadway to Disney and Glee. Showcasing the best of Loughrea's talent under the direction of Philip and Paula Short – You can’t beat a WinterMix!
Senior Citizens’ Club Convent Hall, Thursday 2nd February, 7.30p.m. – 10p.m. Ph: 841708 for transport. All are welcome.
Loughrea Active Retirement Assoc. meeting in Kinsella's, Wed. at 7.30p.m. for a demonstration and talk on First Aid.
Loughrea Hurling Club Lotto Winning numbers: 6, 9, 15, 20. No Jackpot Winner. Three match 3's. Next week's Jackpot €10,200.
Local Bus to Portumna Daily Service departs Loughrea at 8.30a.m. and 5p.m. Also Loughrea to Gort every Friday, departs Loughrea at 9.50a.m. Travel Pass accepted. Return fares €5, under 18's €3 and under 3's free. To book Ph: IRD 0909 741867.
Jarlath Fitzgerald would like to thank everyone who sponsored him in his Marathon Run in Ethiopia for his charity ORIS. Amount collected was: €3,300.
Loughrea Golf Club Get healthy in 2012 & join us for a sponsored slim-In. Open to Golfers & Friends. Weigh-In 8th Feb. in Clubhouse. Weigh-Out 10th April. Prizes: Sponsors prize, most weight lost, most money collected. Tel: 091 841049 for details.
Places Available in Dressmaking Evening Class in St. Brigid's Vocational School. Fee: €100. Unemployed/O.A.P./Student €60.
Course: 8 weeks. Mon. 7p.m. - 9p.m. Course commences when places are filled. Inquiries: to Mary Mulkerins @ 091-841919.
Loughrea Family Resource Centre: Please donate your unwanted books, DVDs, and CDs (any condition) in support of their fundraising efforts. For more details phone: 091 871149.
St. Raphael's College, Loughrea Open Day for 6th Class Pupils on Saturday 4th February (10a.m. – 2p.m.). Open Night for Parents on Monday 6th February (8p.m.).
St. Brigid's Eve Party Il Porcetto restaurant, Tues. 31st January @ 8p.m. Storytelling, music by locals and a St. Brigid's Cross Making Workshop. Verena Commins, bosca ceoil, Micheal O Fathaigh, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Una Ni Fhlannagain, clairseach. Celebrate Oiche na Feile Bride (St. Brigid's Eve) with Gaeilge Locha Riach. Also launched will be Feile Raifteiri and Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish week).
Concert Welcome the Spring with an hour of music in Loughrea Library at 7p.m. on Sunday February 5th. It will feature brother & sister Padraig & Madeleine Connaughton, Philip Short and the Corrib String Quartet. Admission: free. Wine reception at the interval.
Discovering the Core of My Personality 5 Monday nights, from Feb. 6th, Carmelite Abbey Residence, 7p.m. to 10.15p.m. A personal development workshop. You will have the opportunity to explore your unique positive core of giftedness and strength. Mary Silke PRH Educator 090 6624937. www.prhireland.ie
Coiste Fheile Padraig are inviting groups and interested individuals to come together on Thurs., 2nd Feb., in Gaeilge Locha Riach's Offices (Westbridge) at 8p.m. in order to discuss Loughrea's 2012 ‘morshiuil La Fheile Padraig’ (parade). Ruth: 091-870718 .
Pulsewave Ireland are offering medically approved non-invasive heart & artery screenings in Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Tues. 31st Jan. Ph: 087-6995357 for appointments or www.pulsewaveireland.net . January Special Prices as follows: Adults €40 save €10, Husband & Wife €60 save €20, Medical Card/OAP's €30 save €20. Screenings are carried out by a qualified technician who will go through your results and provide you with a printout which you may discuss with your GP. Mention your parish when booking and a donation will be made to parish funds.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Grand Prize Every month for a year we are giving away one week's free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word pilgrim followed by your name and county to 53030 Ireland or phone us and we can enter you into the draw for free. Contact us for details of our 2012 pilgrimages and € 280 package deals Website: www.med-irishcentre.com Ph: 048 82241888.
Candlemas Day Next Thursday 2nd February. Traditionally it is the day that candles are blessed for use in church or at home. If you would like to donate candles for use on the altar during the year please leave them in the box provided at Our Lady's altar. Candles for home use and church use will be blessed at 11a.m. and 8p.m. Masses on that day.
Feast of St. Blaise Next Friday 3rd February. Blessing of Throats will take place after 11a.m. and 8p.m. Masses. 

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