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Sunday Masses.

Canovee: Vigil Mass 6:30pm. Sunday 10:00am

Cloughduv: Vigil Mass 7:30pm. Sunday 12Noon

Kilmurry: Vigil Mass. 8:30pm Sunday 11am

Weekday Masses
Kilmurry: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 9:30 am. Sat at 11:00 am.
Cloughduv: Mon. & Tues., Thurs. & Fri. at 9.30 a.m.; Sat. at Noon.
Canovee: Thursday at 10:00 am.

Confessions 

Saturdays
Kilmurry: 11.30am. & 8pm.

Cloughduv: 11.30am. & 7pm.

Canovee: 6pm.

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Richard O'Brien, Curraclough

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MISSION SUNDAY

From the Pastor's Desk:
Kilmurry Parish has a long and proud Missionary History. Only last evening I had a long chat with Fr. Michael Healy, an Aghabullogue Columban priest, who in 1952 had been expelled from China with the founder of the Columbans, Bishop Ned Galvin. We spoke of his work in China and in Burma. Bishop Galvin was born in Newcestown parish, but the family moved to Kilmurry and has long associations with our parish. His nephew, Fr. Donal O'Mahony, was to follow in his footsteps, as did the Murphy brothers who spent many years in Korea. Fr. Dan Lucey was the first I remember listening to in Canovee school on his return from China.

Many past pupils of our schools have accepted the invitation of the Lord to "go into the whole world and bring the Gospel to every creature". Sr. Eileen Wall, Sr. Maureen Cronin, Sr. Essie Hinchion, Sr. Joan O'Sullivan, Sr. Kathleen O'Sullivan all come to mind; as do Fr. Richie Wall, the Murphy Sisters of Cloughduv, Sr. Nora O'Sullivan - all of whom laboured in Malaya - Fr. Dick Lehane, Fr. Billy O'Riordan, Fr. Willie Lernihan, Sr. Cora Wall. and Sr. Eileen O'Sullivan who spent a lifetime in Hong Kong.

I know there will be many others. Some day I would hope to make an attempt to chronicle the lives and work of the many from the parish. Their example should inspire others to follow in their steps The missionary work of the Church is as old as the Church itself, and will continue as long as we are true to the very nature of our Baptismal calling.

From my schooldays I still remember the ring of Fr. O'Connor's poem, recited to us in school by a missionary back from Africa; "Oh who has a blade for a splendid cause? Who has a heart that is true? To live and fight for the grandest thing, that man could dream, or singer sing, or ever soldier knew?
Who would go forth on toilsome ways, by saints and heroes trod? To join in the deathless revelry, that glorious deathless chivalry, the Chivalry of God!"

I believe that hearts as brave and generous still beat in the breasts of Irish youth. Mission Sunday is a good day to monitor that heartbeat!!

We all have a role. Maybe it's to listen to the Lord's appeal: "The harvest is rich, the labourers are few. Pray ye the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest". It goes without saying that to-day we will give what we can of our resources that those who are in the front lines will have the wherewithal to carry on the work. To-day's collection helps especially in the development of native vocations. Thank
God there are very many.

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Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church

Lectio Divina

A meeting with regard to setting up a Lectio Divina prayer group in the Parish will be held in Fr. Martin's house in Lissarda on Monday night next 21st Oct at 8:00 pm. All are welcome.
What is Lectio Divina?
· Lectio Divina is a way of praying using the Scriptures. It is not Scripture study or speculation but a listening in faith to God's Word.
· Lectio Divina was the normal way of reading the Bible for the first 1,000 years of the Church. It began in the monasteries, especially those following the Rule of St. Benedict.
· Lectio Divina is exactly the opposite to speed reading - it invites us to mull over, and chew upon the text.
· Lectio Divina is not an end in itself but part of a process which allows the Word of God to change our thinking and acting in the world in which we live.
· Lectio Divina has 4 key moments:
Lectio, Meditatio, Oratio, Contemplatio/Actio
Lectio
· Read the text over and over again slowly and if possible aloud.
· Savour the word, learn them by heart you may find it helpful.
· Try to discover what kind of text it is e.g. poetry, parable, narrative.
· Who are the main characters e.g. Pharisees, disciples.
· Write the text down and underline key words, phrases which strike you.
· Read and re-read.
Meditatio
· Put your imagination to work: i.e. enter into the text.
· Which of the characters are you?
· Lectio asks: "What does the text say in itself?" Meditatio asks: "What does the text say to me?"
· Stay with one of the characters or a phrase for some time. Don't moralise. Use the words for reflection , not as a mantra.
Oratio
· I respond in prayer to the text
· Pray using the actual words of the text, i.e. pray in the Word of God.
· Prayer can be - Thanksgiving
- Repentance
- Petition
Contemplatio/Actio
· After Oratio, go back and repeat the process, i.e. return to Lectio, Meditatio and Oratio.
· Lectio Divina is not about getting a "good" feeling but a wisdom moment often happens - I realise that the passage has taught me something.
· Actio is the call to change / to act: with this insight I have to live in a different way.

Think About It
Don't let your parents down,
they brought you up.
Be humble enough to obey,
You may give orders some day.
Chose your companions with care,
You become what they are.
Guard your thoughts, what you think
Is what you are.
Be master of your habits
or they will master you.
Pay attention when you drive,
Drive safely and arrive.
Resist pressure, stand up,
Or you'll fall for anything.
Keep God in your life,
He is always there for you.

HAPPENINGS  And MEETINGS.  

Rehab. Walks:
In Thailand & S. Africa in March and June 2003.
Phone Maureen Lawrence at 087 280 2834

Kilmurry NS Parents Association
AGM on Tues 22nd Oct at 8:00 pm in the school. All parents are welcome.

Kilmurry Parish Senior Citizens

Canovee Playschool
Do you have unwanted toys, a small slide, safety gate, etc. We will collect.
Caroline Dunne, 026-48029
Cathy Brown, 026-48240

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G.A.A. & Sport Notes & News

Canovee GAA

Lotto: Winning nos. 3-11-18. Winner Con Fitzgerald Snr. Knockshanavee
Next week's Lotto €1,000 in Anglers Rest, Carrigadrohid.
Fixtures: Junior A County Championship
Ballygarven V Kiskeam
on Sun 20th Oct at 3:30 pm.

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St. Val's Ladies Football Club

Lissarda Football Club

Table quiz on Fri 25th Oct in Conlon's Bar Kilmurry at 9:30 pm sharp. Table of four at €5 a head. All are welcome.

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