"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men”

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time         22 January 2012 Fr Frank Grey, Carrick, Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 043 6681129 e-mail: ballymachugh@eircom.net

Mass Times And Intentions

Ballynarry Sat 21st Jan 8:00 pm Mary Anne Kelly, Killakeen. Servers: Natalie Kiernan. Kerry Rudd. Thur 26th Jan 9:30 am Fri 27th Jan 8:00 pm Emlyn Daly, Mullaghboy. Sat 28th Jan 8:00 pm The Halton & McCabe families, Lisduff. Servers: Natalie Kiernan. Kerry Rudd.

Carrick Sun 22nd Jan 12 O’clock Tommy Tierney, Dunboyne. Servers: Niall Briody. Charlie Mulligan. Mon 23rd Jan 9:30 am Mass Tue 24th Jan 9:30 am Mass Sun 29th Jan 12 O’clock Brian Gaffney, Maughera. Servers: Niall Briody. Charlie Mulligan.

SAY THE ROSARY Would you like to walk through a fragrant rose garden of love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Divine Son, Jesus? You can get there by saying this simple yet powerful prayer! Saint Louis De Montfort, famous for encouraging devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, called the Rosary “a blessed blending of mental and vocal prayer.” He further said we “honour and learn to imitate the mysteries and virtues” of the lives of Jesus and Mary through this prayer. When you say the Rosary, you can “bond” with our Lord and His Blessed Mother as you reflect on their efforts for our salvation, and on what they endured out of love for each one of us! During each decade you meditate on the events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter on the Holy Rosary states, “We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families, continuing to use the rosary. The holy rosary by age old tradition has shown itself particularly effective as a prayer which brings the family together. The rosary is a treasury to be re-discovered.” When we say the Rosary we are learning how to “imitate what they [the mysteries] contain and obtain what they promise”. We pray for strength and wisdom and for the graces the Rosary can give us and others.  The Five Joyful Mysteries (said on Mondays and Saturdays) 1. The Annunciation 2. The Visitation 3. The Nativity 4. The Presentation 5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple The Five Luminous Mysteries (Said on Thursdays) 1. The Baptism of Jesus 2. The Wedding at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist  The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (said on Tuesdays and Fridays) 1. The Agony in the Garden 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion The Five Glorious Mysteries (said on Wednesdays and Sundays) 1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit 4. The Assumption 5. The Coronation

Thoughtfulness Blows

They say this world is round, and yet,

I often think it’s square,

So many little hurts we get,

From corners here and there!

But there’s one truth in life I've found,

While journeying east and west,

The only folks we really wound,

Are those we love the best.

We flatter those we hardly know,

We please the fleeting guest,

And deal full many a thoughtless blow,

To those we love the best.

Rules of the Road.

The rule of the road is a paradox quite,

Both in riding and driving alone,

If you keep to the left, you are sure to be right,

If you keep to the right you are wrong.

But in walking the street ‘tis a different case,

To the right it is a right you should bear,

Whereas to the left should be left enough space,

For those whom you chance to meet there.

(Henry Erskins—200 Years Ago)

Your life is UNIQUE...... Do not squander it. “These years of your life are the years which will prepare you for your future. Your “tomorrow” depends much on how you are living the “today” of your youth. Stretching out in front of you, my dear young friend, is a life that all of us hope will be long; yet it is only one life, it is unique: do not let it pass it vain; do not squander it. Live it with enthusiasm and with joy, but most of all, with a sense of responsibility.” Pope Benedict to the Youth of Brazil (2007)

NOTICES

Ballymachugh Ladies Meeting tonight, Sat 21st Jan, at 9:00 pm in the clubrooms. All players and parents of players please attend. The position of chairperson and secretary remain vacant and must be filled in advance of county board meeting this Thursday night. All nominations welcome. Ballymachugh Senior Ladies Training restart at 6:30 pm on Wed 25th. New players welcome. Ballymachugh Under 12’s Under 12 boys football training will start on Monday 23rd January from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Ballymachugh Underage Girls Meeting on Monday night 23rd Jan at 8:30 pm. Operation Transformation Ballymachugh GAA club is considering running an Operation Transformation which is your chance to lose weight, get into shape and feel good about yourself. The club will also take part in ‘Off the booze, On the ball’ which invites participants to abstain from alcohol for a month and in doing so seek sponsorship to go towards our local GAA club. Participants are also encouraged to engage in some new exercises that help them reach their recommended weekly activity levels during the month, and hopefully beyond. Anybody interested in participating in either of these events please contact Brendan 087-6898899 before Friday January 27th.

Church Cleaners Meeting of cleaners for Ballynarry Church in the parochial house on Wednesday night at 8:30 pm. New members needed. Ballymachugh Youth Group Meeting on Tuesday 24th Jan, National School members 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Secondary School members 8:00pm to 9:00pm.  BAILE MHIC AODHA LOTTO RESULTS Date: Jan 10th 2012 Numbers Drawn:10, 17, 29, 30. No Jackpot Winner. €50 Winner: John Fox. €20 Winners: Michael & Rosaleen Cronin, Derrin. John Coyle, Maughera. Deirdre Kelly. James Brady, Bruskey. Three Panel Winner: Mary Kiernan, Moynagh. Next Week’s Jackpot:€2,100  BAILE MHIC AODHA LOTTO RESULTS Date: Jan 10th 2012 Numbers Drawn:10, 17, 29, 30. No Jackpot Winner. €50 Winner: John Fox. €20 Winners: Michael & Rosaleen Cronin, Derrin. John Coyle, Maughera. Deirdre Kelly. James Brady, Bruskey. Three Panel Winner: Mary Kiernan, Moynagh. Next Week’s Jackpot:€2,100