We Remember and Pray for our dead and those whose Anniversaries    occur at this time

• John Watters, Raughley (1st Anniv)
• Paddy Melly
• Annie Timbs
• Michael Gilmartin
• Bridie Rooney
• Peter McNulty

The six Western  Dioceses (the Tuam Province) have planned a new initiative as part of the ongoing response to the pastoral challenge presented by COVID-19. One of the important Gospel stories of these Easter days is the account of how the two disciples met the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus and how they asked him: “Stay With Us Lord ; it is almost Evening”. With this in mind, we are inviting you to join us for a short (20 min.) Reflection, each Sunday evening at 6.30 pm until Pentecost. Each reflection will be given by a different guest presenter and will be broadcast on webcam from a different location in the West. The final reflection is this Sunday 31^st May. Fr John Kenny will give the reflection live from St Mary’s Church, Westport in the Archdiocese of Tuam.  You can watch at www.facebook.com/stmaryswestport/

On Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Kevin invites the boys and girls who are preparing for Confirmation, and their families, to join him for Mass online from St Patrick’s Church, Strandhill at 11.00 am.  churchservices.tv/strandhill

Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. Read more

ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.