Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday                        8 April 2012 Fr Frank Grey, Carrick, Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 043 6681129 e-mail: ballymachugh@eircom.net

Mass Times And Intentions

Ballynarry Sat 7th Apr 9:00 pm HOLY  SATURDAY Servers: Donna Smith. Jack O’Reilly. Thur 12th Apr 8:00 pm John Smith (R.I.P.) Fri 13th Apr 7:00 pm May Reilly nee Coyle formerly of Tawlaught and deceased members of the Coyle family. Fri 13th Apr 8:00 pm Pappy Galligan and the deceased members of the Galligan family. Sat 14th Apr 8:00 pm Felix & Mary Harten and Olivia Goldrick, Moydristan. Servers: Donna Smith. Jack O’Reilly.

Carrick Sun 8th Apr 12 O’clock  EASTER SUNDAY Servers: Darragh Sheridan. Niall Briody. Mon 9th Apr 9:30 am Mass Sun 15th Apr 12 O’clock  Patricia O’Neill, Castlepolard. Servers: Darragh Sheridan. Niall Briody.

This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad. The great Vigil celebrates that ‘night truly blessed when heaven is wedded to earth.’ Ten times the Exultat proclaimed that night when darkness was conquered. Day dawns and the women go to the tomb. The stone is rolled back and the tomb is empty! It is the dawn of the new day which reaches into eternity. With the psalmist we rejoice and give thanks for his goodness which has overcome sin, and for his love which has no end. We are called to be witnesses to the resurrection, rising above darkness and sin. The most authentic witness is the testimony of charity in though, attitude and action. God’s love comes to perfection only when we love one another. “See how these Christians love one another.” May the stones of hard hearts be rolled away by the angels of God’s grace. May our lives show to the world that he is risen. Jesus Help Me  Jesus, help me, your servant, Whom you redeemed by your blood: In every need let me come to you with humble trust, JESUS, HELP ME. In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, JESUS, HELP ME. In hours of loneliness, weariness, and trial, JESUS, HELP ME In the failure of my plans and hopes, JESUS, HELP ME.  In disappointments, troubles, and sorrows, JESUS, HELP ME. When I throw myself on your tender love as Father and Savior JESUS, HELP ME. When I feel impatient and my cross is heavy, JESUS, HELP ME. When I am ill and my head and hands cannot do their work JESUS, HELP ME. Always, always, in joy or sorrow, in falls and shortcomings, JESUS, HELP ME. AMEN.

The Easter story invites each of us to recognise the empty tomb within our own selves. In each of us there is an empty tomb in which Jesus is not found. It is the selfish and sinful part of our own selves We will find in it our pride, lust, gluttony, envy and laziness. This morning we are invited to renounce all that is in this tomb.      
At Easter Mass we renew the promises of our baptism our promise to live like Jesus; to live the life of Jesus
- a life of faith hope and love; - a life of courage, honesty and compassion.

Then at Communion we will receive Jesus himself. Jesus will not be found in an empty tomb this Easter morning, but in each of us, and among us all here in this church.  Praise be to God! Alleluia!   

 I see His blood upon the rose,

And in the stars the glory of His eyes;

His body gleams amid eternal snows,

His tears fall from the skies.

I see His face in every flower;

The thunder, and the singing of the birds

Are but his voice; and, carved by his power,

Rocks are His written words.

All pathways by His feet are worn;

His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea;

His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn;

His cross is every tree.

(Joseph Mary Plunkett)

HAPPY EASTER

Many thanks to those who helped out over Holy Week:

· Both choirs, organists and musicians.

· All the readers who made themselves available.

· The girls and boys who took part in all the ceremonies.

· The Eucharistic Ministers.

· The Altar Servers.

· Those who cleaned and decorated the churches.

· Finally, thanks to you the ‘faithful who turned out in such large numbers over the Easter period.

 Station Masses: The group market with ✔ have been booked for Station Masses.

Please contact Fr Frank at 043 6681129 to organise Station Masses for your areas.

Group 1 Kilgolagh	Group 4 Carrick	Group 5 Moynagh Up Moynagh Lr	Group 7 Clonlohan Ballynamone Killakeen	Group 9 Moydristan Mullaghboy Moate	Group 11 ✔ Omard Relagh Lossett	Group 13 Bracklagh Carrickbane	Group 15 Tawlaght Cortrasna Shankill
Group 2 Maughera Up Maughera Lr	Group 3 Freeduff Cullaboy Lisnadarragh	Group 6 ✔ Lavagh Kilnahard Fortland	Group 8 Ballyheelan Aughakilmore Garrison Cappragh	Group 10 Turin Killafassey Crover Lisduff	Group 12 Foxfield Ballinarry Bellsgrove	Group 14 Clonoose	Group 16 Carrickakillew

NOTICES

Death We remember in our prayers Ned Clinton, Lisduff, whose funeral takes place in Ballynarry this Easter Sunday, 8th April at 2:00 pm. May he rest in peace. Eucharistic Congress A full programme of events is available at Church doors. Please take one home. We ask each household to avail of this interesting and very useful handout. The Diocese advises that the Eucharistic Congress Donation Envelopes, dated 10th June, should be handed in no later than the weekend of the 5/6 May. This collection is to help defray the cost of hosting the Eucharistic Congress. Knock Summer Festival Taking place on Sat 28th July. This day will be full of talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. Why not come and join for this day. The day is free of charge. It is for all people aged 17– 30. For more info. Check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival or call 087 6927850. Find us on Facebook Knock Summer Festival. Trocaire Boxes Thanks to all those who have handed in the Trocaire Boxes. Your generosity will go towards helping poor communities who are hungry.

St Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society April meeting will take place after 8:00 pm mass in Ballynarry on Sat 14th April. New members always welcome. Collections Ballynarry:               € 448.88 ICA Very important meeting on Thursday 12th April at 8.00pm in Club Rooms.  Plans for Social evening to be discussed and outing to An Grianan .  New members welcome, we are always updating and would encourage more ladies to join and see all the work ICA does in our community.  Kilnaleck Social Services Fortnightly function on Wednesday next April 11th. at 2pm in Realtog Centre. Bailieboro' group will be guests on the day. Easter Bonnet Competition. Teams A&B on duty. Our group are invited to Templeport on Wednesday April 18th from 2-5pm. For more information or to book contact Ann Campbell, 4336332. Baptism We welcome into the Christian Community Ellie Jo Briody, daughter of Alma and Joseph Briody, Clonoose, whose Baptism took place in St Mary’s Church, Ballynarry on Sunday 1st April.