Loughrea Cathedral & Carmelite Abbey
The Presbytery 091 - 841212 The Abbey 091 – 841209
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Sunday 25th March 2012 Fifth Sunday of Lent
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE CATHEDRAL THIS WEEK

Mon. 11a.m. Kathleen Maguire 8p.m Eucharist Congress prep. Mass
Tues. 11a.m. Mary Teresa Donaghy 8p.m. Eucharist Congress prep. Mass
Wed. 11a.m. Patrick Maguire 8p.m. Eucharist Congress prep. Mass
Thurs. 11am Peter & Nellie Plower 8p.m. Helen, Tamaria & Victoria Shoe-E-Ova
Fri. 11a.m. Baby John Brooklyn Donoghue 8p.m. Dick Broderick M.M.
Sat. 11a.m Bridie Kahn 8p.m. Martin Flynn
Sun.10a.m. Martin Conroy 12noon People of the Parish
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joseph (Joe) Toohey R.I.P. Barrack St.Loughrea and Ashbrook House Gort, Pauline Lester R.I.P.(nee Carty) formerly of Kilchreest sister of Phil Fahy Bride St.Loughrea who died in England and Ann Lavelle R.I.P., Dublin sister of Eileen McKiernan, Donnellan Drive, Loughrea
Cathedral Collections: Offertory: €1,055 Bethany – Parish Bereavement Support Group 087-2109396
Restoration: €408
Society of St Vincent de Paul Mass Servers
086 0551134 Team D Mon. 25th March
to Sat. 31st March 8p.m.
Team E Sun. 1st April 10a.m.
Team A Sun. 1st April 12p.m.
Baptisms We welcome into God's family Michael Dylan Keary, Moneaemore, Loughrea TEMPERANCE HALL EVENTS:
Loughrea Parish Bingo every Friday night at 8.30p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Progressive 25 every Sunday night at 8.30p.m. in the Supper Room.
Dance Aerobics Classes every Tuesday at 7.15p.m. Drop in class – pay as you go. Suit all fitness levels. Phone: 087 9379563.
Zumba with Alex in the Temperance Hall, Thursday @ 7pm. 5 weeks course starts on 1st March.
Yoga Classes – Vinyasa Flow (energetic yoga, helps with fitness, flexibility & relaxation). New term – March, April (Wednesday evening and Friday morning). Beginners and Intermediate, 8 classes €88. For more info. and to book, ph: Liz Kirby 087 6314581
Pilates 6 week course starting Mon. 26th March, Beginners:11-12am and 7-8pm, Intermediate Level: 8.15 - 9.15pm. Ph. Audrey 0863329493
Children's Art and Craft Course. Start date 26th March, every Monday from 5pm-6.30pm for 6 weeks. Price €65. Ph. Grace 086-8919963
Senior Citizens’ Club, Convent Hall. Mass on Thursday 29th March from 7.30pm – 10pm. Phone 841708 for transport. All are welcome.
Anniversary Mass for Mary Floyd, Donnellan Drive on Sunday 1st April @ 6pm in the Carmelite Abbey, Loughrea.
Confraternity Meeting to honour the Infant Jesus will take place on Sun. 25th March @5pm in Mt. Carmel Chapel. The feast of the Annunciation, so closely linked to this devotion has been transferred to Mon. 26th March.
Palm Sunday Retreat in Esker: Arrive 9am, depart 5.30pm. Three-course dinner included. Suggested offering, €30.
Easter Triduum Retreat in Esker: From Holy Thursday evening – Easter Sunday, in a quiet prayerful setting. Cost: €160, covers accommodation, meals and retreat. For details and booking, phone Esker 091-844007/844549 and website www.redemptoristsesker.ie
Latin Mass will be offered on Sunday 25th March @ 2.30pm in St. Mary's Church, The Claddagh, Dominican Priory, Galway.
Fundraiser for the Clonfert Pilgrimage to Lourdes. There will be a table quiz in Gullane's Hotel, Ballinasloe on Friday 6th April starting @ 8pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert Sat. 31st March @ 8.45a.m. a bus will leave from Supermac's, Main St., Loughrea for usual Healing Day, finishing with holy Mass @ 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch. For further information, phone Colette Heavey 091-842398.
EWTN. Follow the upcoming Papal visit to Mexico and Cuba from Sat. 24th March to Wed. 28th March Full coverage on sky 589, UPC 815 and the internet www.ewtn.com
Feile Raifteiri 2012 Bishop John Kirby will celebrate mass in Irish in the Cathedral on Friday night @ 7pm. Music will be by Music Matters. A session of singing, storytelling, poetry and music will follow in the Arch bar. Loughrea Library will host Breanndan O Beaglaioch & Caoimhin O Raghallaigh in concert on Sat. 31st, March @ 8pm. Joined by dancers Gearoid O Dubhain and Padraig O Dubhain and Carolan Quartet will also play on the night. Tickets €10/€8. For more information, phone 091-870718.
Concert Enjoy an hour of music and prose in the Library @ 7pm on Sun. 1st April. Admission is free, a wine reception at the interval.
Loughrea Lions Club are holding Loughrea's 1st Diecast Model and Diorama Show on Sun. 25th March from 11am – 6pm in the Loughrea Hotel & Spa. Adults €5, Children Free.
Loughrea Active Retirement Association will host a talk on Security and the Grants for same @ 7.30 sharp on Wed. 28th Mar. in Kinsella's. Tai-Chi Class 1 will commence on Wed. 28th March @ 8.15 for those who applied to do it. All current and prospective members welcome.
Auditions for the CU – Factor Talent Competition will take place on March 31st in the Temperance Hall commencing @ 11a.m. Final on April 14th in @ 7p.m. MC for the night will be Ollie Turner. Applications can be obtained from www.naomhbreandancu.ie or from the Office.
Cancer Care West The Connolly family & friends would like to thank everyone who supported their fundraiser. €11,571.41 was raised.
Seamus O’Kelly Players present Martin McDonagh's “The Lonesome West” in the Temperance Hall on the 24th, 25th & 31st March and
1st April. Tickets can be bought in advance in McInerney's Supervalu. Show starts @ 8.30pm. Prices: €12.50 on door, €10 pre-booked, students and OAP's €8. Group discounts available.
Crisis Counselling and Psychotherapy Free assessment, contact Joseph Geraghty @ 091-871904
Loughrea Rugby Club Seniors are through to the Final of the Connacht Cup on Sun. 1st April. Thirty years since we last won. Please come along to the Sportsground, Galway and support the team, your support would be greatly appreciated. Kick-off @ 3pm. .
Loughrea Hurling Club Lotto Winning numbers: 11, 17, 28, 30. No Jackpot Winner. Next week's Jackpot €11,000.
Stations of the Cross during Lent will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays after 8pm.

Triduum of Masses in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress with Fr Benny McHale will take place in the Cathedral on Mon. 26th, Tues. 27th and Wed. 28th March at 8pm. You are all welcome to attend. Mass at 8pm. 

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