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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Third
Sunday of Easter
Sunday, 04th May, 2003
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New
Coadjutor Bishop For Dublin
Pope John Paul II has appointed the Most Reverend Diarmuid
Martin, as Coadjutor to the Archdiocese of Dublin. (Explanatory
Note)
Under the Code of Canon Law (1983), a coadjutor bishop
has the right of succession. When the Episcopal see falls vacant,
the coadjutor immediately becomes the bishop of the diocese
for which he was appointed. The Episcopal see usually becomes
vacant by the death of the diocesan bishop or by his resignation
accepted by the Holy See.
 Comments
Of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin (3/5/03)
What is the job of a bishop? Today is the feast of the
Apostles Saints Philip and James. Philip was the apostle to
whom a group of Greeks came and asked: "Sir, we want to
see Jesus". A Bishop's job is to preach the word of God
and to form Christian communities in which women and men begin
to know Jesus and to find in his person and in his message meaning
and hope for their real every day lives.
There are also many who are estranged from the Church. I am
aware that there are those for whom meaning and hope were lost
in their lives through the actions of church personnel. Their
hurt is all the greater if they feel betrayed by someone they
had turned to in trust.
I am prepared to work with them and with all so that the Church
in Dublin diocese can be more and more Church at its best, bringing
the comfort and strength, that hope and meaning of the message
of Jesus, which has inspired so many in this city and diocese
over the years.
A bishop's job is to help all those different groups to see
Jesus, and to feel his help in their lives. I look forward to
working with Cardinal Connell in this challenging task and I
count on your prayers.
" Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was born in Dublin in 1945,
attended the Oblates in Inchicore and was a pupil at the De
La Salle Brothers in Ballyfermot, (A moment of glory for St.
John's College).
Feasts
during the week
Monday 5th: Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice is honoured on
this May Bank Holiday Monday. Born in Callan, Co Kilkenny in
1762, Edmund sold his possessions and dedicated his life to
the education of the poor after his wife's early death. He founded
both the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers.
Saturday 10th: St Comgall. He founded the monastery at Bangor,
Co Down, from which Columbanus, Gall and others set out for
Europe as missionaries.
Confirmation
in St. Matthew's
We will have our parish celebrations of the sacrament
of confirmation by Bishop Raymond Field on Wednesday 7th
at 11 o'c in St Matthew's.
As part of the preparations we appeal to people to help
with cleaning of the Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2pm.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. |
Bank
Holiday - Mass/Family Offering/Cleaners
On Monday there will be just the one mass at 10.00.
Collectors and counters please note that the counting
of the family offering will take place on Tuesday instead.
Cleaners are asked to meet on Tuesday also at the later
time of 2pm to allow for the funeral mass of Marie McCowen.
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Vocations
Sunday
Next weekend the focus will be on Christ the Good
Shepherd. We are asked to pray in particular for an increase
in vocations to priesthood and religious life. |
London
Community Gospel Choir
Playing at the Helix in DCU on Sunday 11th @ 8.00pm
A truly inspirational evening that will raise the spirits
as well as the roof - a Gospel Choir that rocks - totally
unmissable! Tickets €30, €25, €20, €15.
To book phone 7007000 |
Leave
back your Missalette Please!
Please leave yours back on your way out from Mass.
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Children's
Mass
Practice Thursday @ 3.30pm. |
Quiz
Night
In Palmerstown House in aid of Steward's Hospital
on Thursday 8th May 8pm. €24 per table. Lots of prizes.
Please support! |
Meet
& Train (Ladies mini-marathon)
Training Tuesday and Thursday @ 8pm Parish Centre
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Christian
Meditation for Easter
On Monday 8.15 - 9.15 pm in the Council Room. |
Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday from 10.30 until 7.30pm. |
Share
Sunday (This Weekend)
Please collect your letter from the Cardinal at the
doors of the church re the share fund. |
Morning
Prayer
Mon - Fri morning at 9.45am. Sat after Mass (10.30).
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Bank
Holiday - Mass/Family Offering/Cleaners
On Monday there will be just the one mass at 10.00.
Collectors and counters please note that the counting
of the family offering will take place on Tuesday instead.
Cleaners are asked to meet on Tuesday also at the later
time of 2pm to allow for the funeral mass of Marie McCowen.
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Please
pray for those recently deceased
James Steadman, Cloverhill Rd
Marie McCowen, Loch Conn Rd
(Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10am)
Mass Intentions This Week
 Sun: Sat
6.30: Matthew & Annie Doyle
9.00 For the People of the parish
10.30 Joseph & May Lyng
11.30 Christopher Noonan
12.30 Bob Fulham
6.30 Angela Montgomery
Mon: Michael Cummins/
Tue: Funeral/ John Turner
Wed: Ward Family / Harry Boothman
Thurs: Begley Family/ Michael Loughman
Fri: Patrick & Ann Fallon/ Martha Doherty
Sat: Michael McCormack/ Pro populo
Next Sun: (11th)
9.00 Elizabeth & John O Neill; 10.30 Mick Boyd; 11.30 Enda
Long; 12.30 Seamus Russell; 6.30 Stephen Rynn.
May they rest in peace.
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