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Questions
People Ask
Q. Why should we read the Old Testament? Isn't
it full of wars and violence?
A. There's far more there than accounts of wars. Yes
indeed, it reflects the violence of history but the overall
story is about God's covenant with people. The Bible is a
library of books reflecting the growth of people in doctrine
and morality in a time span of a thousand years. Without the
Old Testament it would not be possible to understand the New
Testament, which grows out of it as a plant from its roots.
Fr
Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
Adult
Courses
When the summer ends we get information regarding different
night classes. How to fix a car, how to dance the tango, to
learn French etc.
Have you ever thought about "Exploring your Faith as an
Adult"? Our local deanery has been developing with All
Hallows College (home of the 'Ember Team' who led the Novena
of Grace last March) and from this September, on Tuesday nights
in Maynooth a 2-year course covering different topics that should
be of interest to all. The course includes "The Word of
God & praying the Scriptures", "The Sacraments",
"Family, Bereavement & Marriage", "Liturgy
and Seasons of the Church".
For more information see notice board or talk to any of the
priests
Confronting
Bullying
Bullying, intimidation and harassment of every kind occurs
in the workplace, in homes and in schools. Many victims feel
trapped, desperate and emotionally crippled as a result of bullying.
It can cause enormous distress, often resulting in a lack of
self-esteem, depression and even suicide.
You are invited to participate in a course on "Confronting
Bullying", to be held one evening a week for four weeks
Tuesdays, 8pm to 9.45 pm, 9th to 30th September 2003 in St.
Mary's College, Rathmines.
Director: Rev. Dr. Tony Byrne CSSp/ Facilitator: Sr. Kathleen
Maguire PBVM, MA with a team of professionals, including a psychologist,
barrister, analyst, therapist and counsellor. The cost is €60
for the whole course. To apply for admission phone (01) 8380157
or 087-9180777 or write to: The Director, 3 Cabra Grove, Dublin
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Feasts
during the week
Mon 21st St Laurance of Brindisi. He was a Capuchin
who preached during the Counter-Reformation.
Tues 22nd: St Mary Magdalene. She is known as the 'apostle
to the apostles' because she was brought the news of the resurrection
to the apostles.
Wed 23rd: St Bridget. She is a patron saint of Sweden
and patroness of Europe.
Thurs 24th: St Declan of Ardmore. He evangelised west
Waterford before St Patrick came to Ireland.
Fri 25th: St James, apostle. He was a fisherman called
by Jesus. Honoured at Compostella as Santiago, he is a patron
saint of Spain.
Sat 26th: Sts Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary, grandparents
of Jesus.
Miraculous
Medal Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual pilgrimage to Knock organised by the Daughters
of charity takes place on September 13th. For more details
contact Sr. Margaret @ St. Louise's or in the sacristy
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Ballyfermot
Library Events during July
Children's Summer Activities
Mon 21st: 2pm DSPCA - Taking care of your pets (all
ages)
Tues 22nd: 2.pm Arts & Crafts - Window Pictures (8-12
yrs)
Wed 23rd: 2pm Clown Workshop (8yrs and over) Booking is
essential
Thur 24th: 2pm Inter-Library Quiz under 13's. |
Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday in the small Chapel from 10.30 until
7.30pm. |
John
Main Meditation
Monday 8.15 - 9.15pm in Council room. All are welcome.
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Alive/
Open Door
Both newspapers are available for collection on your
way out from Mass. |
Wedding
Bells
Congratulations to Lisa Byrne & Paul Kelly from
Drumfinn Rd who were married during the week. |
The
Marie Keating Foundation
The Marie Keating Foundation Mobile Cancer Information
& Awareness Unit will visit: Outside Centre?, Ballyfermot,
Wednesday 6th August Between 10.30am and 4.pm.
(I checked this out to be told Centra, presume down by
the shops).
This service is free to everybody, so please avail of
it.
Our ambition is to enlighten, not to frighten. (This is
not a breast screening service).
The Marie Keating Foundation has been established primarily
to provide Breast Cancer Information and Awareness free
of charge to the general public throughout Ireland. For
further information on our Foundation, please visit our
website at www.mariekeating.com
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Website
of the week
www.mariekeating.com
See above regarding The Marie Keating Foundation for more
information. |
Please
pray for those recently deceased
Lily Purdy, Drumfinn Ave
Gerard O Duffy, (late Rossmore Ave)
Paul Byrne, (late Cloiginn Rd)
Mass Intentions This Week
 Sun: Sat
6.30: Patrick McNeill
9.00 For the people
10.30 Margaret Clarke
11.30 Joe Casey
12.30 Esther & Augustus Gracey
6.30 Michael O Connor
Mon: Patrick Hoare/ Catherine O Connell
Tue: Lily Jackson/ Peggy & Joe Glynn
Wed: Free/ Eileen & Francis Gourley
Thurs: Free/ Daniel McGann
Fri: Free/ Esther Robinson
Sat: William Maguire/ Patrick McNeill
Next Sun: (27th)
9.00 Mark Mahony; 10.30 Esther & Jeremiah Byrne; 11.30 Ann
Fox; 12.30 Pro Populo; 6.30 Mary Henry.
May they rest in peace.
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