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Matthew's Parish Notes |
The
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary time
Sunday, 15th February 2004
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It's
My Church Too!
National two-day workshop on the spirituality of disability
The first day went very well with a great attendance.
Day Two will be on Saturday 6th March with a theme of "Fostering
a climate of welcome in Liturgy" also in Stillorgan.
Keynote Speaker: Liam Tracey Professor of Liturgy in St. Patrick's
College, Maynooth. A member of the Servite Community, Liam sits
on the Irish Commission for Liturgy and its working group "Worship
and People with disabilities". He lectures extensively
in parishes and colleges both nationally and abroad.
For Bookings & Information contact Danielle Browne, Church
Administration & Secretarial Services, All Hallows College.
Telephone: 01 836 7055
Feast
days during the week
Tue 17 - St Fintan was a Laois man who founded a
monastery in Clonenagh in that county. He died in AD 603. The
'Seven Founders of the Servites' are also remembered today -
seven young merchants in Florence who decided to live more perfect
Christian lives, as 'Servants of Mary'.
Sat 21 - St Peter Damien. He was a bishop who fought
against abuses of power by the clergy.
Gracious
Words - Lenten reflection for readers
Takes place on the 6 Mondays of Lent 7.30 - 9.30 from 1st
March in St Paul's Church @ Smithfield. Features Lectio Divina
on the Sunday Gospels, training in communicating the word &
prayer in the "New Icon Chapel". An ideal series for
readers. Limited to 30 throughout whole diocese so any one interested
contact sacristy immediately.
Gospel
Reflection
Today's Gospel gives us Saint Luke's version of the Beatitudes.
Here Jesus contrasts the fate of underprivileged people - the
poor, the hungry, the broken hearted and the abused - with that
of people in positions of power and wealth. Jesus is obviously
very much on the side of such people, and he would like us to
be likewise.
Question: Who do you think are the needy people in our society
today, and what does Jesus expect us to do for them?
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Ballyfermot
Library - February
Exhibition: Book Display
"Get Fit in February" - books on diet, detox,
relaxation & exercise
Information Display
"Breathe Easy" On the dangers of smoking
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Accord
The Annual Collection for Accord will be made at
all Masses next weekend (14th/15th February). It will
replace the usual Share collection. |
Accord
Dublin - through our 11 centres - offers
· Marriage preparation Courses
· Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing
difficulties in their relationships
· Marital Sexual Therapy
Accord needs your support.
Please Give Generously this Weekend. |
Cleaners
Needed!
Volunteers needed to help with the cleaning of the
Church on Monday mornings. Men or Women are more than
welcome to help for an hour or so @ 10.30am any Monday.
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Children's
Mass
Because of the midterm break there will be no practice
this Thursday. |
Website
of the Week
www.sli-eile.com
A Jesuit initiative on ways to explore and discover for
18-35 year olds |
Mid
Term Break
Wishing all our young school goers an enjoyable break
this week. |
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Church
Shop
Many different prayer books/ periodicals etc can
be purchased through the Church Shop especially with
lent coming up shortly.
There are a huge variety of items on sale and can also
be seen in the little storeroom beside the church shop.
(Inside the porch doors to the left - open morning time
only).
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Please
pray for those who have died
George Dolan, Clondalkin
Elizabeth Anne Duff, Loch Conn Rd
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30: Dick Seale)
9.00 Oliver Mannion
10.30 People of the parish
11.30 Christy Egan
12.30 Brian White
6.30 Stella Rooney & Rebecca Scully
Mon Robert Norgrove/ Albert Jenkins
Tue: Mary Mahony/ John & Mary O Connell
Wed: Holy Souls/ James Mooney
Thurs: Ethan O Brien/ Carey Family
Fri: Thanksgiving Mass/ Bernie Hoare
Sat: Michael & Bridget Henry/ Lily & Paddy Nugent
Next Sun: (22nd)
9.00 Frances O Connor; 10.30 Pro Populo; 11.30 Catherine Whelan;
12.30 Bernard McDonagh; 6.30 Rose Casey.
May they rest in peace.
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