These Masses will be celebrated in private due to the

 coronavirus restrictions.

Third Sunday of Easter

Sat 25^th 8:00 pm John Joseph Davey

& dec’d of Davey family (M)

Sun 26^th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 27^th     St Asicus (bishop)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 28^th               St Peter Chanel, St Louis de Montfort

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 29^th               St Catherine of Siena (patron of Europe)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Thurs 30^th             St Pius V (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          1^st            St Joseph the Worker

10:00 am        Delia & John McGowan (M)

Sat 2^nd    St Athanasius (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sat 2^nd                    8:00 pm James Joe & Evelyn Gannon (M)

Sun 3^rd                   10:00 am              Catherine & Gary Dennehy

& dec’d Connolly family (M)

3^rd Sunday of Easter 26^th April: Focus: We rejoice in our redemption. - As we contemplate the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus, joy is a word that often comes to mind. This joy is a sign that we have been profoundly moved by opening our hearts and minds to the promise of salvation offered by the Risen Lord. Filled with this joy, we can more convincingly tell others the good news that Jesus has redeemed us.

Over 200,000 deaths have resulted so far from the coronavirus.

Readers of the Word

Saturday 2^nd May 8pm: …… (M)

Sunday 3^rd May 10am: …… (A)

1^st Reading Acts 2:14, 36-41. Psalm Ps 22.

2^nd Reading Pt 2:20-25. Gospel Jn 10:1-10.

Mass will be celebrated every day in private. If you have a Mass booked this week it will be offered in private (a public Mass can be arranged for later).  

STAY WITH US LORD

The six Western Dioceses (the Tuam Province) have planned a new initiative as part of the ongoing response to the pastoral challenge presented by COVID-19. One of the important Gospel stories of these Easter days is the account of how the two disciples met the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus and how they asked him: “Stay With Us Lord; it is almost Evening”. With this in mind, we are inviting you to join us for a 20 min reflection, each Sunday at 6.30 pm between now and Pentecost. Each reflection will be given by a different guest presenter & will be broadcast on webcam from a different location in the West. The webcam links will be posted each week. 26^th April Kilmoveeparish .org/webcam

3^rd Sunday of Easter 26^th April

Liturgy of the Word - In two of today's readings we hear Peter boldly proclaiming the Resurrection of Jesus & then teaching that it was the blood of Christ that has saved us. In the Gospel, the dis­ciples who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus, learn from him & then return to Jerusalem to tell the others that they have been with the Risen Jesus.

Accord’s new helpline identifies problems and offers advice
to couples during pandemic restrictions

Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families & relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers are: - Accord CLG – 01-531 3331. - Accord Dublin – 01-905 9555’ Accord’s ‘Relationship Support Phone Line’ is open 9am – 8pm Monday to Friday. Calls to Accord are 45 to 60 minutes in duration, with the following issues being highlighted:

IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS: Causes of conflict: pressure and stress caused by uncertainty around security of employment; the effect on domestic finances; mental health; living in a confined environment; clashes with other family members due to poor communication; regret at being unable to grieve properly following the death of a loved one; pressure on students arising from changes in exam timetables; challenges associated with having home life converted to an office and a school; emotional impact of constant negative news reporting; and, frustration at the inability to socialise outside.

‘Pressure cooker’ environment: Accord counsellors have noted that people under stress at home can feel that they are living in a ‘pressure cooker’ environment. This situation can induce a regression in their behaviour and human interaction suffers. They can overreact to situations which in turn can cause the domestic atmosphere to deteriorate.
This type of behaviour can present as either uncomfortable silences and/or very loud, explosive and noisy verbal exchanges.

Effects on children: Young people and children exposed to aggressive behaviour - whether once off or on an ongoing basis - experience fear and distress which in turn affects their personal behaviour and relationships with others. Physical isolation at home can compound trauma.

Vulnerable relationships: couples whose relationships had been under pressure prior to imposition of the COVID-19 restrictions are particularly at risk as their confinement exacerbates existing unresolved relationship issues. Being compelled to remain at home all the time, together, save for essential journeys, is magnifying existing tensions and problems.

KEY ADVICE TIPS: Accord counsellors offer the following key tips to people at home at this time: - For individuals living in fear at home, Accord counsellors are trained in identify and handling domestic abuse. In such situations the priority is the safety of the fearful person and their children. Accord can support an individual to develop a safety plan and can advise them of specialist crisis support contact numbers. - In general, try and keep the lines of communication open with your spouse/partner. - Be conscious of how you raise issues with your partner.
There are productive ways and unproductive ways of raising issues. - Talk from your own feelings first and express what is difficult for you and what you feel you need rather than blaming and being critical of your partner. Criticism usually begets defensive, stonewalling or disproportionate responses. - Be willing to look at yourself and your behaviour in addition to your partner’s shortcomings. ‘What is it like to be in relationship and to live with me?’ is a good question to ask ourselves. - Self-management is a very good skill to hone in these pressurised and worrying times. It might be better to raise an issue at another time so that your partner can hear the cause of concern in a calmer context & to avoid an experience of perceived criticism or attack.

Advice re bereavement/ serious illness

Insofar as issues such as bereavement or serious illness impact the couple relationship, callers can discuss these issues with a counsellor on the Support Line. If the issue is about a specific personal bereavement &/or health issue, then referral to a specialist may be required.

Advice/ guidance on financial difficulty: If the issue relates to how the household finances are being managed or mismanaged that may be discussed by the caller. However, Accord does not offer financial advice but counsellors have relevant details of national support services which address personal finance problems.

Resources: Accord provides  resources on its website www.accord.ie, on its Facebook page and on its Twitter account based on feedback from counsellors who have dealt with relationship and family difficulties experienced during these confined times.

Mass on TV: With the help of Churchservices.tv , this Sunday (26/4/20), we will be broadcasting a Mass at 2pm on RTÉ NewsNow, streamed from the Holy Family Mission in Glencomeragh, Co. Waterford (https://www.holyfamilymission.ie/ ), and celebrated by Fr Patrick Cahill. I hope to maintain this practice while restrictions persist, broadcasting Protestant Services, too, on the weeks when RTÉ One / Radio 1 Extra is featuring a Mass. RTÉ News Now can be accessed on Saorview Channel 21; Sky 521; Virgin 200; Eir 517 and also via its own website, free app and via the RTÉ Player, where this content will also be available after the initial transmission.