SWINFORD (F12 YH57) MEELICK (F12 AY23) MIDFIELD (F12 AX29) Fr Dermot Meehan Phone: 094-9251790/Urgent Calls: 087-1338200

PARISH OFFICE- OPENING HOURS: Mon, Thurs, Fri: 9.00am-2.00pm; Phone: 094 - 9253607 Email: swinfordparish@gmail.com 24th – 31st May 2020

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Sunday 24th 12 noon Swinford: Jack Irvin & dec’d Molloy Family, Carracanada Willie Groarke, Rathdubh Úna & P.J Harraghy, Oak Drive Tom Loftus, Davitt Place Anthony & Bridget Gallagher & dec’d Family, Carrowreagh Mary & Patrick Campbell, Brackloon & Tom & Bridie Murtagh, Ballure & dec’d Families The Kennedy, Jordan and McDonagh Families, Brackloon & Kinaffe Monday 25th 10.00am Swinford: No Intention Tuesday 26th 10.00am Swinford: No Intention Wednesday 27th 10.00am Swinford: Mary & Tim Burns Thursday 28th 10.00am Swinford: James & Catherine McKenna Friday 29th 10.00am Swinford: No Intention Saturday 30th 10.00am Swinford: No Intention PENTECOST SUNDAY Sunday 31st 12 noon Swinford: Mary Neary, her daughter Mary & son-in-law Martin Furey & dec’d Family, Cullane & Michael & Delia McNicholas, their son Tommy & daughter Helen, Carracanada Martin Dunne & dec’d Dunne & Burke Families Lena & Tony Pidgeon & their daughter Anne Bell Delia & Michael Haran, their daughter Carmel & son-in-law Dominic Rainey Maureen & Martin Horkan, Meelick Michael Lynch & Paddy & Teresa Brennan & dec’d Lynch, Brennan & Mulligan Families Vincent Muldowney, Maynooth/Luton & Martin Lavin, Carnacul/Leeds

While there will be no public Masses this week, the intentions above will be remembered at Mass on the designated day except for Sundays. On Sunday, the intentions for the Vigil Mass, 9a.m. Mass in Meelick, 10.30a.m. Mass in Midfield and the 12 noon Mass in Swinford will be remembered together at 12 noon Mass in Swinford. Though families will not be present, please be assured that your loved ones will be remembered at Mass. __________________________________________________________________________________ All of the Masses above will be broadcast via live streaming on our webcam at www.Churchservices.tv. Just click on the icon for Swinford Church. Useful updates and resources available on our diocesan website: www.achonrydiocese.org

Please pray for Tom O’Connor, Carracastle (father of Mary Lavin, Culleens, Meelick); Teresa Murphy (nee Gavin), formerly of Tullinahoo who died in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on May 10th and her husband Peter, formerly of Cashel, Co Tipperary who died on May 11th (sister and brother-in-law of John Gavin, Tullinahoo). May they rest in the peace of Christ. Stay with us, Lord, for evening is approaching: The fourth reflection in this series will be broadcasted this evening, Sunday, May 24th at 6.30 p.m. The reflection, lasting about 20 minutes, will be led by Fr Declan Lohan of the diocese of Galway and can be accessed at mcnmedia.tv, search for St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore. Preparing for Pentecost: Next Sunday, May 31st, we mark the great feast of Pentecost and the end of the Easter season. In the week ahead, we pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our Church and on our world at this time, using the words of the Sequence read at Mass on Pentecost Sunday. Composed in the 13th century, this is one of the great and treasured prayers of the Church: Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, From the clear celestial height. Thy pure beaming radiance give. Come, thou Father of the poor, Come, with treasures which endure; Come, thou Light of all that live! Thou, of all consolers best, Thou, the soul's delightful guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow. Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe. Light immortal, Light divine, Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill. If thou take thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turned to ill.

Heal our wounds, Our Strength renew; On our dryness pour thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away. Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray. Thou, on us who evermore Thee confess and thee adore, With thy sevenfold gifts descend. Give us comfort when we die; Give us life with thee on high; Give us joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia. Thank you: Many thanks to parishioners who have dropped in envelopes for the weekly offertory and other collections over the past number of weeks. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated. Parish Office: The Parish Office at the Parochial House has been closed for the past number of weeks. The Secretary will be back in the office this Friday from 9a.m to 2p.m. You can contact Anne Marie on Friday at 094-9253607 or by email at swinfordparish@gmail.com. COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: 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 0818-222024 Grow: Are you finding it difficult to cope with life's problems? Perhaps Grow can help you. Grow is a free confidential support group, promoting positive mental health using a 12 step program. For further information on Grow contact Emily at 086-4183543 or www.grow.i.e or the Grow information line 1890 474 474 for more information.