OUR LADY & ST. JARLATH, LAVALLY CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, CORTOON

SUNDAY 19TH JULY 2020

“Tuam Parish is a Catholic Christian community inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. We want to celebrate God’s love for everyone through our words and actions.”

Priests: Fr. Pat Farragher Adm., Fr. Seán Flynn C.C.

Parish Secretary: Sharon Dempsey. Phone: 093-24250 Email: tuamparishoffice@gmail.com Local Safeguarding Representative: Daithí Quinn.

Please Pray For:

Pat Kenny, Moate, Moylough brother of Margaret & Majella Kenny, An Clochrán, Kilcloghans, Tuam. Sr. Olive McVann, Marist Sisters, Tubbercurry,

aunt of Eleanor McCarrick, Meadow Grove.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July 2020 — We pray that today's families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance.

The Sacrament of Baptism — Families wishing to have a child baptised are welcome at this time. Baptisms take place after Mass on Sundays. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions those attending the baptism should be limited to immediate family only. To book a baptism call to the Parish Office on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, complete the booking form and bring along a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate. We look forward to welcoming your child into the Christian community.

Sunday Masses 8.30 & 12.30 — As we return to public worship, there will be two Masses only on Sunday morning beginning on July 19th. This is necessary to facilitate the sanitization of the Cathedral between the 8.30 and 12.30 Masses.

Parish Office — Tuam Parish Office is now open three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00 am—5.00 pm (Closed for lunch 1-2).

Offertory Collection at Masses As part of the new guidelines for the celebration of Public Masses, it is not permissible to pass the offertory baskets during Mass. You will find collection boxes at each exit from the Cathedral. Please place your offertory in these boxes. Thank you for your ongoing support at this time.

Masses Commencing Monday 20th July 2020

MONDAY 20th

10.00 a.m. Kathleen Ward, Gilmartin Rd.

TUESDAY 21st 10.00 a.m. Helen McDonagh, 17 Gilmartin Rd.

WEDNESDAY 22nd 10.00 a.m. Private Intention.

THURSDAY 23rd 10.00 a.m. James & Mary Finnegan, Athenry Rd. Tony McCoy & his daughter Geraldine Hart, Circular Rd.

FRIDAY 24th 10.00 a.m. Brian McNamara, Ballygaddy Rd. Danny & Eileen Carroll, Curragh Park

SATURDAY 25th 10.00 a.m. John Ward, 28 Gilmartin Rd (1st Anniv) & his brothers James & Michael. John Ryan, Cloonmore. John Ward, his brother Martin, father Marty & decd members of the Ward & Stokes families. George & Bridget McGrath, Churchview & their son-in-law Henry Tobin, Kilcloghans. Dermot Holian, Churchview & decd members of the Talty & Holian families.

Youth 2000 Summer E Festival August 14th – 16th 2020 The Lord is my strength and my Song Psalm 118:14 The Youth 2000 Summer E – Festival is a three day Catholic event for young people from around the world. Listen to some of the biggest speakers giving workships on your favourite topics, see other young Catholics on fire with the faith or simply be refreshed and inspired. Register now for FREE at www.youth2000.ie and get your welcome pack.

Weekend Masses Cathedral: Sunday: 8.30 am, 10.30 am. Our Lady & St. Jarlath, Lavally: Saturday 8.00 pm. St. Patrick’s Cortoon: Sunday 11.00 am.

Weekday Masses Cathedral: Monday–Saturday: 10.00 am. Holydays: As announced. Confessions Cathedral: Saturday 12-1.00 pm or by appointment.

Baptisms Cathedral: Sunday after 12.30 pm Mass. Book at Parish Office - 2 weeks notice. Baptisms Cortoon: Sunday after 11.00 am Mass. Lavally: Book at Parish Office.

Cathedral of the Assumption Restoration Account: BIC – BOFIIE2D,

IBAN – IE13BOFI90397115228497

“Those who wish to inherit the everlasting

kingdom of God must not be weeds but wheat.

They must avoid saying or doing anything use-

less, and practice the op-posite virtues, thus

bringing forth the fruits of repentance.”

(Gregory Palamas Greek theologian 1296-1359)

Dear Parishioners,

As we returned to public Mass this past week, a huge ‘thank you’ to all who made this possible – the cleaners/sanitizers, ushers, Eucharistic Ministers and all who helped; and of course to those who attended Mass. Father Sean and I greatly appreciate your co-operation and patience. Philippians (4:6-7) tells us ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understand-ing, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

In adapting to our ‘new normal’, many aspects of our faith community are resuming thankfully. We are delighted that the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on the last Saturday of August, First Holy Communion will be celebrated in September (see details attached); our Parish Office is now open three days a week; and discussions on the Cathedral restoration are progressing.

Over the past few weeks, the Parish Finance Committee has been engaging with the architects to consider the best options for the project and importantly for parishioners. We look forward to the physical work commencing in the Autumn and to sharing more information as decisions are confirmed.

We are grateful for your continued generosity which has enabled the above to proceed. ‘Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver’ (2 Cor9).

Thank you.

Fr. Pat Farragher, Adm.

Cortoon - Lavally Mass In the likely absence of public Masses Cortoon and Lavally, for the foreseeable future, a Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Saturday evenings at 8.00 p.m. This Mass will be offered for the intentions booked for Cortoon & Lavally. The Mass will be broadcast live on Local Radio 108 FM and will be live-streamed via the Cathedral Webcam.

July 18th 8.00pm Tommie Lee and deceased members of the

Lee & Corless Family

Offertory Envelopes for Cortoon & Lavally The new boxes of Offertory Envelopes for the upkeep and maintenance of Cortoon & Lavally Churches are now available. Due to the current restrictions, the boxes cannot be delivered to homes as was the custom. The new boxes will be available for collection close to the altars in both Churches. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Tuam Parish Rescheduled First Communion Ceremonies 2020

It has been a long wait for the boys and girls who are preparing for their First Confession and First Holy Communion. We now look forward to the rescheduled Holy Communion Ceremonies as outlined below. Given the requirements for social distancing and the large numbers of students receiving Holy Communion for the first time, it will only be possible for the child and his/her parents or guardians to attend the ceremony. The liturgies will be simplified with students reading prayers of the faithful and the Mass readings. Choirs are not recommended at this time and there will be no offertory or symbols so as to minimise the possibility of contagion. First Confession will take place in the days leading up to the First Holy Communion Ceremonies. These arrangements for First Confession and First Holy Communion are in place as long as the current Government Road Map for reopening society continues. If there is a resurgence in cases with further lockdowns, these plans will need to be revised accordingly.

Saturday 12th September 11.30 am Students from Gardenfield N.S. and Gaelscoil

Iarfhlatha

Saturday 12th September 2.30 pm Students from Trinity Primary School Campus 1 & 2

Sunday 13th September 2.30 pm Students from Trinity Primary School Campus 3 &

Educate Together N.S.

Saturday 19th September Students from Brownsgrove N.S. and Lavally N.S. in

St. Patrick’s Church Cortoon at 11.00 am