5th Sunday of Easter
Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God, trust in me.
Celebrating the Month of May Pope Francis invites us to pray the Rosary each day.
Anniversary Masses: We continue to pray for and remember or deceased relatives and friends throughout this difficult time. All anniversary masses will be rearranged at a future date.
THANKS to those of you who have asked about Parish envelopes and who have returned contributions to the Easter Priest’s Collection and the Parish Building and Repair fund. This kind gesture is much appreciated at this time.
Anyone who wishes may put in envelopes through the letter box of the parishes house in each parish.
Thanks to those who have remembered Trocaire. It is hoped to take up that collection and return boxes over the Pentecost weekend 31st May
PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP FINTAN to the people of the Diocese outlining the latest developments in responding to the Covid 19 pandemic. It is hoped to be able to open our Churches for Personal, Private Prayer from Monday May 18th, 2020. To read Bishop Fintan’s letter see: https://www.killaloediocese.ie/pastoral-letter-may-2020/
SAFEGUARDING The month of May is normally the Diocesan Safeguarding Month. However in these exceptional circumstances during this month, it is not possible to mark it as we would normally do. We ask that people keep in their prayers those children and adults who are experiencing harm and or have been hurt by others. We ask that you look out for those who are struggling during this time, by giving them a smile, a wave or a few kind words.
MASSES ARE AVAILABLE REMOTELY
terryglasskilbarron website has an audio recording of Mass each week. It can be listened to at this link https://bit.ly/3bhnXfj
Weekend Mass in Borrisokane is broadcast live via webcam at 10.30am each Sunday. Follow the twitch link https://player.twitch.tv/?channel=borrisokaneparish. Mass also broadcast live at 10am on Tuesdays and Fridays.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff to answer queries and give advice and reassurance. line open Mon.- Fri. 8am-8pm, 0818 222 024.
ACCORD has a new support helpline for those experiencing difficulties in their relationships and family lives. Phone line are open 9am to 8pm Mon. to Fri.- Contact 01 531 3331
Weekly Reflection
“Our protectress, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always
from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
Pope Francis – May 2020