GLENCORRIB & SHRULE PARISH NEWS - 19th MAY 2019

Fr. Vivian Loughrey, Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo. H91, V2FK.

Parish Enquiries: 093 31262 or email shruleglencorribparish@gmail.com Newsletter only 086 3782156 Newsletter email: glencorrib@eircom.net (Vol. 24 – No 43)

Newsletter on Web: www.shruleglencorribparish.ie & www.mayo.ie - Mass on Radio FM101.4

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MASS DATES, TIMES & INTENTIONS

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, SHRULE - Dedicated 1830

Sat 18th May 8.00 pm Redmond & Mary Duddy, son Tom, daughter Carmel and DM of the Duddy family, Ramolin

Stephen, Paddy & Kathleen Lawless, Wakefield

15th, 39th, 37th, 2nd & deceased

25th, 40th & 9th Anniv

Sun 19th May 11.00 am Frank & Margaret Browne, Joyce Park, son Paddy and grandson Sean Lenihan, New Line

Peter & Ellen Higgins and deceased

members of Higgins family, Ballycushion.

31st Anniv & deceased

33rd & 18th

Anniv

Mon 20th May 9.30 am Mass

Tue 21st May 9.30 am James ‘Curley’ Davin, St. Mary’s Road 33rd Anniv

Wed 22nd May 9.30 am Mass

Thu 23rd May 9.30 am Mass

Fri 24th May 7.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7.55pm

Fri 24th May 8.00 pm Joe & Eileen Murphy, Dalgan 3rd & 1st Anniv

Sat 25th May 8.00 pm Pat & Julia Frehan and the deceased members of the Frehan family, Shrule

40th & 59th Anniv & deceased

Sun 26th May 11.00 am William and the deceased members of the Davin, Brackloon

64th Anniv & deceased

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENCORRIB - Dedicated 1876 Sat 18th May 6.30 pm Paddy Creavin, Monivea Road, Galway RIP 16/02/2019

Sun 19th May 9.30 am Patrick Burke and the DM Burke family, Moyne 5th Anniv

Communion Services this week: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday @ 10 am

Wed 22nd May 10.00 am David Chandler, Clonakilty RIP 30/04/2019

Fri 24th May 6.00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6.55pm

Fri 24th May 7.00 pm Mass

Sat 25th May 6.30 pm John & Fred Crowe, Moyne

Michael & Nellie Hogan, Rostaff

42nd & 1st Anniv

35th & 66th Anniv

Sun 26th May 12- noon FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DAY – Glencorrib & Kilroe N.S.

GLENCORRIB MASS TIME CHANGE: Please note change of Mass time in Glencorrib Church next

Sunday 26th May from 9.30am to 12-noon to facilitate the First Holy Communicants from Glencorrib & Kilroe National Schools

ONE DAY RETREAT TO LOUGH DERG:

Sunday 26th May 2019. For info and bookings

Mary McHugh on 086 2683209 www.loughderg.org

KNOCK MARRIAGE INTRODUCTIONS, formerly Knock Marriage Bureau, is to close after

over fifty years. It has been responsible for introducing couples, many of whom went on to

marry. In that time it has been responsible for 960 marriages. Thanks to all involved.

A PRAYER PROGRAMME PRESENTED BY ANOINTING FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES.

Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries presents: 'MY WITNESS' Prayer Programme over three evenings, on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of June in Church of the

Resurrection, Headford R, Galway, from 5pm to 9pm with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan (Patron Bishop; comprising: Mass, Rosary, Praise & Worship, Word of God, Healing Prayers and Adoration. Evening 1. Growth in the Spirit * Evening 2. Trust & Surrender * Evening 3. New Life in the

Spirit. Speakers: Fr Shane Sullivan (Castlebar Parish), Sebastian Sales (UK) & Jackson Jose (UK)

SHRULE Cemetery Mass: Last Monday

in June: 24th June @ 8.00 pm MOYNE Cemetery Mass: Last Tuesday in June: 25th June @ 8.00 pm

WESTERN CARE ASSOCIATION helps people with a

wide range of learning and associated disabilities in Co. Mayo. Annual door to door collection is taking place this month. Thanking you for your continued support.

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR: I’ve just seen a play about ‘Fly Fishing’.... The cast was amazing

GLENCORRIB/SHRULE FAMILY FETE DAY in aid of Sunny Days After School will take place Bank Holiday Monday June 3rd at

Glencorrib Kilroe Community Sports Field, Gates open 12.30pm. Come and join us for a great family day out with something for all

ages. Kids races from preschool to under 14 including usual favourites egg and spoon and 3 legged race also on the day tug of war and the

poplar King of the Corrib obstacle course. More attractions on the day live DJ , free bouncy castles, free face painting, hook a prize, Barbecue, home baking and tea stand and monster raffle. All

welcome. If there is anybody that would like to volunteer or help out in any way or donate some home baking you can 087 2986590.

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY, DUCK RACE AND GREAT BAKE OFF The Shrule Community Centre committee would like to express a sincere and huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who was involved and came to the Family Fun Day on Mayo Day in Shrule Village

on Sunday last 5th May. A special word of thanks also to our volunteers and to all those who helped plan, organise and assist the committee in organising the day. Thanks to our three judges

of The Great Bake Off, Nicole Loughlin Mayo Rose 2019, Ger Heneghan, and Don Stiffe. Thank you to all who provided entertainment on the day: to Don Stiffe, Belclare Comhaltas, Nancy the Clown, to Matthew Murphy for taking charge of the bouncy castle and to the face

painters Keeva Tedders and Roisin Barrins. Not forgetting Sean Frehan, Maura Mullin, George Mc Ghee and his gang for all their help, Sean Mc Guinness for the lovely photos and video from

Shrule Through A Lens. Thanks to Ronan Murphy and Paul Gibbons who marshalled outside, and to Mark O’Malley, Shane O’Malley and John Tedders who waded in the Black River for the duck race. To our many Sponsors on the day: Ballinrobe Credit Union, AIB Ballinrobe, Coen’s Steel, St

Jarlath’s Credit Union, McHales Ballinrobe, McGraths Cong Shrule/Glencorrib GAA, O’Toole’s Tuam, Ballinrobe Race Course , M&R Motors, McGaugh Gardening, Mc Loughlins Solicitors, David

Walsh Roofing, Colm Mullin Londis Shrule, Padraig Cradock, Paddy Fitzgerald Agri Supplies, Joyces Hardware, Coleman’s Quarries, James Molloy, McHugh’s Headford , Galway Water, Joanne Hynes Chemist, Assumpta Hughes Shrule, Declan Jennings, Shrule Village Enhancement, Gibbons Bar,

The Highway Bar. Above all THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY for coming out and supporting us once again on the day. If we have left anyone out, we apologise as we wish to acknowledge one

and all. Thank you for your support. Shrule Community Centre Committee.

PARISH EVENTS DIARY Please show your support. Thank you.

Sat 18th May Parish Community Games Sunday 26th May: First Communion

Day in Glencorrib (Glencorrib & Kilroe) Bank Holiday Monday 3rd June:

Parish Fete Day in Glencorrib Kilroe

Community Sportsfield Sunday 9th June: Shrule & District

Vintage Show at Pa Martyn’s, Glencorrib Sunday 16th June: Father’s Day

Sunday 23rd June: 5k Sponsored Walk

- From the Glen to the Corrib 5k walk in

aid of Glencorrib Kilroe Community Walkway. From Community Centre to Ballynalty Bay.

Thank you for your continued support of our Parish events and fundraisers

SHRULE NEWS: Minister Michael Ring announced €5,064.93 in funding through the Leader Programme to support Shrule

Village Enhancement with their Shrule Historical Signage project where two large

information signs will be erected at the Village Green detailing history of Shrule.

Congratulation to the hard working committee on this project.

CHURCH DIARY Ascension Sunday: 2nd June

Pentecost Sunday: 9th June Holy Trinity Sunday: 16th June

Corpus Christi Sunday: 23rd June:

SHRULE & DISTRICT VINTAGE DAY SUNDAY 9th JUNE IN GLENCORRIB

Vintage Show and Family Fun Day including Modified & Sports Cars, Arts & Crafts Demonstrations

(knitting, quilt making and spinning), Dog Show, Free Bouncing Castles, Music, Dolls House Display, Miniature Model Displays, Mayo Bee Keepers, Butter

making. Free Drone Flight Training etc. All are welcome to Pa Martyn’s farm, Carrowoughteragh,

Glencorrib. Proceeds go to a nominated charity. Fee is €10 for adults, Children free.

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM SHRULE PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

O'Loughlin Michael Cahernabruck 18/05/1916 86 Shrule

Flatley Julia St. Mary's Road 18/05/1983 70 Shrule

Kyne Mary Dalgan 18/05/1986 80 Donaghpatrick

Casey Ellen De Clifford St. 19/05/1934 78 Shrule

O'Dea Julia Shrule 19/05/1959 79 Shrule

Sexton Josephine Shrule 19/05/1990 82 Corcomroe Abbey

Lawless Kathleen Wakefield 19/05/2010 88 Shrule

Dooley Mary Cahernabruck 20/05/1924 46 Shrule

Davin James St. Mary's Road 20/05/1986 63 Shrule

Walsh Dinny Brodella 20/05/1999 83 Shrule

Clabby John St. Mary's Road 21/05/1955 84 Shrule

Burke Joe Cahernabruck 21/05/2003 62 Shrule

Joyce John Brodella 22/05/1951 95 Tourmakeady

Sweeney Laurence Brodella 22/05/2008 98 Shrule

Burke Redmond Brackloon 23/05/1999 76 Shrule

McDonagh Jimmy Laragan/New York 23/05/2010 42 Leitirmóir

Hickey Aidan Laragan / Athy 23/05/2018 Killursa

Dooley Catherine Cloonbanane 24/05/1932 72 Shrule

Davin John Carheens, Dalgan 24/05/1951 81 Shrule

Hughes John Bullaun 24/05/2013 74 Shrule

Murphy Eileen Dalgan 24/05/2018 Shrule

Muldoon John Shrule 25/05/1927 86 Shrule

Hyland Pat Brodella 25/05/1940 72 Shrule

Cradock Brigid Shrule 25/05/1952 67 Shrule

Frehan Pat Shrule 25/05/1979 85 Shrule

Fitzgerald Margaret Renmore 25/05/2015 84 Shrule

Dooley Stephen Badgerfort 26/05/1951 33 Shrule

Walsh John Brodella 26/05/1973 1 day Shrule

Muldoon Jim Shrule 26/05/1993 82 Shrule

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THOSE FROM GLENCORRIB PARISH WHO DIED ON THIS WEEK IN FORMER YEARS

Surname Christian Village Date Died Age Cemetery

Varley Thomas Mochorra 18/05/1964 54 Shrule

O'Connor Margaret Boula 18/05/1975 82 Killursa

Flood Brigid Ballynalty 18/05/2008 88 Cross

Lydon Patrick New Ballynalty 19/05/1917 50 Killursa

Concannon Marcus Ballycurrin 19/05/1924 90 Killursa

Connelly Mrs. Ballycurrin 20/05/1916 Kilmaine

Monahan John Toorard 21/05/1937 31 Moyne

Fitzgerald Michael Gortatubber 23/05/1973 55 Shrule

Sweeney Helen Gortatubber 24/05/1939 73 Killursa

Hogan Pat Rostaff 25/05/1954 90 Moyne

Crowe John Moyne 25/05/1977 53 Shrule

Mellett Thomas Mochorra 26/05/1982 84 Shrule

Owarzany Tadeusz(Teddy) Woodpark 26/05/2007 92 Shrule

PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER THE RECENTLY DECEASED Joe Regan, Ballina and late of Cahermaculick (Brother of Frank and Gerry Regan, Cahermaculick)

Funeral Mass for Joe took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballina on Friday last 17th May. RIP

HOLY TRINITY AND SAINT MICHAEL’S PRIMARY SCHOOLS, MERVUE are celebrating their 50th anniversary at the end of this month. All past pupils and staff are invited to a reunion on 30th May from 5pm-8pm in the school hall. There will be a photo exhibition and light refreshments

provided. Come see your old school and catch up with friends and teachers!

QUOTE: A father said to his son: “Be careful where you walk”. The son responded: “You be careful, I walk in your footsteps”.

DEAR LORD, Thank you for another day. Amen

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION IN GLENCORRIB CHURCH NEXT WEEKEND: Next Sunday 26th May, 8 children from second class at Glencorrib & Kilroe

National Schools we will be celebrating their First Holy Communion at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glencorrib. As always, it’s a parish

celebration. We encourage the boys and girls and their families to keep Sunday as special day for Jesus. Every Sunday of the year we celebrate the

Resurrection of Jesus and His promise of eternal life to each one of us. Please pray for the 8 boys and girls and their families. Cathal Hyland,

Harry Ramsay, Dean Garvey, Noah Heneghan, Ryan Gavin, Kayla Capone, Lucy O Connor

and Kelly Biggins. We wish to thank their teachers Orna Friel (Principal Glencorrib NS) and Eilish McDonagh (Principal Kilroe NS) for preparing the children for this special day in their lives.

We also wish to thank their parents, Fr. Vivian and everyone who is helping out.

JUST A THOUGHT: We are in the middle of the First Communion season. It’s delightful to see the enthusiasm with

which the little ones learn off their prayers, sing their hymns and perform their actions. And the class teacher remains a

central element in this process of handing on the faith. It’s not just a matter of imparting information. The teacher has to imbue the children with his or her own enthusiasm and

love for the faith. In the 2016 census the Shrule district showed the following

Religion Persons % of total

Catholic 382 89%

Other stated Religion 13 3%

Religion not stated 3 -

No Religion 34 8%

TOTAL 432

A recent review group stated that the sacraments risked

being turned into “social occasions” rather than moments of faith. “The bouncy castle rather than the tabernacle could soon become the significant focal point of the day”.

“I posted them on Facebook and they didn’t get any likes”

As we stand now, the schools are being asked to bear an unfair burden while the parents have opted for a passive role. Consequently, where many of the children are concerned, their Confirmation day will be their last day in Church. The passing on the faith is primarily the

responsibility of the home, supported by the parish and the school of course.

SHRULE GLENCORRIB GAA BORD NA NÓG: More info available @ shruleglencorribgaa.com On Wednesday evening, 15th May, Shrule/Glencorrib welcomed Mayo Gaels to the Shrule

Community Pitch and with both teams unbeaten, it was a winner takes all game in Group G (Shrule/Glencorrib, Mayo Gaels, Carras, The Neale, Davitts, Hollymount/Carramore). While there may have been some nerves beforehand, it was worth bearing in mind that many of the home

players had previously displayed their skills in no less a venue than Croke Park. The coaches, Alan, Stephen, David and Matthew had their team well prepared as they wasted no time in setting

about getting into their stride from the very first whistle. In what turned out to be a dominant display, Shrule Glencorrib ran out worthy winners on a scoreline of 4-21 to 4-3. The coaches and players deserve huge credit for the way they have applied and conducted themselves throughout

the spring league and there will be more big days ahead. Seeing our club finish top of our division should bring great pride to our community.

On Thursday, Shrule/Glencorrib U14s travelled north to take on a highly fancied Kilmovee Shamrocks in the semi final of

the Div 5 Cup. In what has been a rollercoaster league for the group, they were not going to go down without a fight. They played with great conviction and desire and can look

back on a Spring League campaign where the team gelled as a unit under great guidance from their coaches Evan and

Michael. The final scoreline was 7-14 to 3-09. Great numbers again attended training for the U10s 8s and 6s on Wednesday evening in Glencorrib-thanks to all who

continue to support their children and local club in this way. Aisling O'Sullivan, Secretary. Bord Na nÓg

JUST A THOUGHT: Doing the Prom during the week I noticed a young Mom trying to teach her 5

year old son to ride a bike. He had a child’s bike and asked his mother to hold on to the back of the bike for balance so he wouldn’t fall. He was managing pretty well, to such an extent that little

Jimmy’s mother unknown to him took her hands off the bike and he continued to cycle away balancing himself. Suddenly he looked back and became aware that Mom wasn’t actually holding

the bike, he got scared, screamed and crashed. She gently rescued him, gave him a quick hug, put him back on the bike and away he went. He wobbled a little but he was able to cycle on his own!

When you think about it there are two basic fundamental realities of the Gospel. The first is that God is incredibly loving, gentle, merciful, forgiving and always with us to help us “balance” the

wobbles of life. The second that every person is precious, special, important and talented: the young, the elderly, the strong, the weak, - no matter what our ethnic origin, culture, religion or occupation. Jesus’ prayer was “may they all be one”.

A problem arises for most of us in that we are afraid of “wobbling” and falling off the bike like little Jimmy.. We have a fear of failure, fear of not being loved, fear of death, fear of loneliness,

fear of no friends, fear of being destitute, etc. As a consequence we let our fear control us rather than learning to push on despite them. Thus we tend to limit how far and how fast we can go. It is important to put a finger on our fears and then to hear Jesus say - Do not be afraid, I am

with you every step of the way. Have a Good Week. Fr. Gerry Jennings, Salthill Parish

COMMUNION AT HOME IF you are unable to

come to Mass on a regular basis. We can arrange for someone to bring Holy Communion to your home. Please Fr. Vivian 093 31262 or drop into

the sacristy after Mass.

GLENCORRIB - EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS & READERS NEEDED: Can you help? For Readers Fr. Vivian 093 31262 & for Eucharistic Minister Nellie

087 2179803.

HOSPITAL VISITS If anyone who is in hospital would like a visit from Fr. Vivian, please let him know. Due to data protection regulations, family have

to be contacted first. PLEASE REMEMBER WITH A PRAYER all those in hospital, those waiting

for test results and operations, all those undergoing

procedures and operations. Lord Jesus, friend of the sick, console those who are unwell, restore them to health and

bless all who are with them and care for them.

A WINNING

QUOTE: Winning doesn’t always

mean bring fist. Winning means you are doing

better than you’ve done before

SOLAS RESOURCE CENTRE, HEADFORD 09336446 Jive Workshop: To Get Ready for Wedding Season and Headfest, Solstice Arts Group are

hosting a Jive Workshop in the Angler’s Rest Hotel Headford on Friday 24th May@ 8.30 pm.

(Dance tutors are James & Mary from Clonboo dance classes) Class €7 and all are welcome. Join our weekly 5 km walk starting on Wednesday 22 May @ 10 am leaving Solas Family

Resource Centre. For more information 093-36446 or just pop in. Conversational Irish Group each Thursday starting on 23rd May @ 11am – 12.30 pm in Solas

FRC. This is free to join and for more information 093-36446. Computer Classes for beginners starting in Solas FRC on Friday 31 May. Classes are 10 to

11.30am and 12 noon to 1.30pm. Places are limited and classes are free. To book Solas

FRC @ 093-36446. Weekly Dance class and Social every Tuesday 8.15pm at Fursa Hall in Headford. All welcome

for some fun Jive, Quickstep and Waltz. Ben 089 987 2951.

ROSARY AT THE GROTTOS Join thousands of people around Ireland as we go to our local Grottos to pray the Rosary dedicated to Mother Mary each day during the

month of May at 8 pm (unless otherwise stated). To sign up your local Grotto simply visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or 0872786552. Each grotto or shrine

registered will be a flower in Mary's bouquet which will be presented to Mary Our Mother at the All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock on Sunday June 1st, 2019. Rosary at the Grottos is under the patronage of St Joseph. Our Lady's month of May

always begins with the feast of "St Joseph the Worker".

GALWAY / LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE: Friday 7th to Sunday 9th June 2019. Departing Renmore Church

on Friday 7th June at 6.45am. Pick up points at Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Claregalway and Tuam Garda Station. Other pick up points can be arranged if

required. For further info & bookings 086 4073192

FAITH OLD & NEW: A Pilgrimage to

Ballintubber Abbey Wednesday 12th June 2019 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Booking essential. All further info 086 8776537

or visit www.jesuitcentregalway.ie or email: jesuitcentregalway@gmail.com

SHRULE/GLENCORRIB GAA - CLUB LOTTO NEWS 13/05/19: No Jackpot winner this week.

Numbers drawn: 04, 14, 15, 22. Lucky Dip €25 winners: Annual: Colm Mullin (Shrule) Online

winner: Robert Biggins, (Glencorrib) Weekly winners: Dermot Langan (Caherlistrane) & Frances Martyn,

(Gurteen). Winner of free 3 lines for next week’s draw is Christina Flaherty. Next Draw: Monday 20th May @ The Highway Bar. Jackpot is €17,200. To play online click on the

link: https://bit.ly/shruleglencorribGAA

CONG MOYTURA HERITAGE TALKS SERIES: Interlaced: the lost history of lacemaking in Headford and Cong, a talk by Norma Mhic Eoghain on Wednesday 29th May at 8pm in the

Crossroads Community Centre, Cong. The talk will be following by the launch of the revised edition of the Cong Heritage Trail leaflet at 9.15 pm. All welcome.

TACÚ FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE BALLINROBE 094 9542908 AWARE group meets every Thursday at 8pm in Tacu. It’s free, confidential – No booking/Referral necessary just turn up on the night. Aware Support offers a unique opportunity for people, over

the age of 18 years, to talk openly about depression, bipolar disorder and other related conditions and their impact. We guarantee confidentiality within normal limits. People share their experience

and understanding and offer an exchange of thoughts and techniques around self-care and resilience. Do something for yourself.

Friday Morning- Drop In – is on in Tacú – Friday mornings, 10.30am-12 noon! – Have a cup of tea- here the news- have some craíc. Citizens Information – Outreach Clinic answers any questions you may have about consumer

rights, entitlements, etc. They are here at Tacú on 4th June or first and third Wednesdays of the month 10am-12:30pm. If you need to speak to someone outside these times you may reach

them on 076 1076040 (Castlebar number) 4th of June are here Adult Art Classes – Monday nights at 7pm- oil based –Suitable for Beginner and advanced Sean on 0852320402

Bingo every Tuesday nights in the Parish Centre at 8:30pm. Back with some bigger prizes. BELIEVE IN BALLINROBE: A new civic pride initiative is happening in Ballinrobe. The "Believe in

Ballinrobe" campaign aims to improve and enhance the town for the benefit of everyone. The campaign is looking for people willing to become advocates for their town and get involved with new and existing projects, and for all stakeholders to unite behind, and work towards common

aspirational goals for the future prosperity of Ballinrobe. Your input, however big or small, is vital in helping to make this town a great place to live, work and visit. Please find us on facebook or

visit www.believeinballinrobe.ie to get involved!

MAKE THE LINK: Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), Galway Rural Development (GRD) and the

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) are hosting an Education, Training and Employment Roadshow, "Make

the Link" in May. This is a free Information Event on education, training and employment opportunities available in Galway City and County. This is a great opportunity to meet all the education and

employment agencies gathered together in one venue. Advice and information will be there to help you progress into further training or

employment. The events are from 10am - 1pm. Tuesday 21st May in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe Thursday 23rd May in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort Tuesday 28th May in the Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam

Thursday 30th May in the Station House Hotel, Clifden, Connemara

KNOCK COUNSELLING

CENTRE: Two Day Anger

Management Course,

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June.

Peter Devers on 094-9375032 or log on to

www.knockshrine.ie

THE KNOCK

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at the Family Centre every Wednesday at 11

am. Anyone is welcome to drop in at this session. Further info

Monica Morley, Knock Shrine on 094 9375320 or visit

www.knockshrine.ie/familycentre

EXAM TIME Dear Parents, The exams of your children are to start soon. I know you are

all really anxious for your child to do well. But, please do remember, amongst the students who will be

sitting for the exams there is an artist, who doesn’t need to understand Math. There is an entrepreneur, who doesn’t care

about History or English literature. There is a musician, whose Chemistry marks won’t matter. There’s an athlete, whose physical fitness is more important than Physics. If your child

does get top marks, that’s great! But if he or she doesn’t, please don’t take away their self-confidence and dignity from

them. Tell them it’s OK, it’s just an exam! They are cut out for much bigger things in life. Tell them, no matter what they score, you love them and will not judge them.

Please do this, and when you do, watch your children conquer the world. One exam or a low mark won’t take away their

dreams and talent. And please, do not think that doctors and engineers are the only happy people in the world. What a nice message to send to kids before a big test! We

hope the parents who received this note took it to heart and supported their children to the fullest. This is a lesson we

could all stand to learn!

AREFD RESEARCH PROJECT THE MATER DEI CENTRE FOR CATHOLIC

EDUCATION has opened a survey which encourages everyone to join a conversation

on adult religious education and faith development in Ireland. See details below, including a link for the survey. They would

like as many people as possible to take part in the survey, so please circulate to parishioners

and any potentially interested parties.

Researchers at the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education (MDCCE) at Dublin City University are embarking on an exciting three-year project, funded by the Presentation Sisters North East

Province, which aims to explore the nature, scope and potential of religious education and faith development for adults in Ireland. The principal investigator is Dr. Gareth Byrne and the post-

doctoral researcher for this project is Dr. Bernadette Sweetman. It is hoped that the project will enhance public awareness of the great work already happening in communities, parishes and groups. Adult religious education and faith development in Ireland

has traditionally been conceived of as a process whereby faith communities / parishes provide talks or workshops often delivered by outside experts. Such input is often more focused on

those who already committed, and are actively involved in ministry. A range of possibilities which encourage adults generally to explore and deepen their faith experience and grow more fully into their faith community is needed.

Emerging forms of spirituality and popular piety continue to capture the adult imagination. A spiritual sensibility remains but there can be a deficit of religious language through which people

engage with each other in deepening their experience within a faith community. The AREFD project will focus on all these issues and seek to facilitate a re-energising of adult religious education and faith development in Ireland.

We, the researchers, are hoping that as many people take part in this project as possible. We are inviting all adults in Ireland to complete an online survey that will help us understand what

Irish adults think and feel about religious education and how we might best develop this in the future. The survey can be accessed at MDCCE AREFD Project<https://www.dcu.ie/materdei-centre-for-

catholic-education/Adult-Religious-Education-and-Faith-Development-Research> and will be open until Friday 14th June 2019. Please feel free to encourage your friends and colleagues to

participate. Thank you. Please note that all enquiries about the AREFD project should be forwarded directly to Dr.

Bernadette Sweetman at: bernadette.sweetman@dcu.ie or 01 8842003

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY, DUCK RACE AND GREAT BAKE OFF

SHRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY, DUCK RACE AND GREAT BAKE OFF