Con gratulation s to the boys and girls of Listellick, Holy Family and Balloonagh Schools who were recently Confirmed. Many thanks to their teachers and parents who helped prepare them for their Confirmation ceremony. 

 

the dues envelopes & Easter Newsletters are being delivered to all households in the parish this week. Many thanks for your generosity during the year. 

Balloonagh: Saturday May 6th
Listellick & St. Ita’s & St. Joseph’s Saturday May 13th
Holy Family: Saturday May 20th.

 

is open Monday to Friday,9.00am to 12.30pm. 

First Reading:
The promise of new life is accompanied by the promise that the people of God will be settled on their own soil. God’s blessings are not vague or theoretical: he wants us to live contented, meaningful life in our concrete circumstances.


Second Reading:
Fundamentally, to be’ interested only in unspiritual things’ means to live as though God did not exist. It is a practical form of atheism, which we must all guard against.


Gospel:
Jesus loved Martha, Mary and Lazarus, but when he heard the news of Lazarus’ illness, he stayed where he was for two more days. Jesus’ wisdom-and his itinerary-transcend even the most urgent and pressing of human appeals, and yet his love finally embraces every situation.