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Questions
people ask
 Q.
As a busy housewife I always feel sorry for Martha who did
all the work while her sister enjoyed the Lord's company.
Somebody has to do the work. Isn't this my vocation?
A. Vocation is the right word for your life and work. Always
remember that Martha is venerated as a saint with her own
feast on July 29th. There are times when sitting with the
Lord in prayer or study is the better part but there are other
times when doing your job is what the Lord wants. Best of
all is to get the right balance between work and prayer.
Fr
Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
Young
Church: Thoughts for our young people
Welcoming Jesus
Today's story of the two sisters, Mary and Martha, shows that
Jesus needed friends as much as we do. He needed to get away
from it all from time to time and relax. He could do this at
their home in Bethany where he was always made welcome. He enjoyed
Martha's hospitality and her cooking, but he appreciated even
more the fact that Mary was willing to sit down, listen to him,
and spend time with him. We spend time with Jesus when we pray.
Activity: Thinking about today's Gospel, write a prayer to Jesus
and use it every day.
Feastdays
Tues 20th: St Appolinaris, a second-century saint who preached
the gospel in Ravenna. He died a martyr at Classis. In the Byzantine
calendar, Elijah the Prophet is honoured today.
Wed 21st: St Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin friar who preached
during the Counter-Reformation.
Thur 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.
Fri 23rd: St Bridget. She is a patron saint of Sweden and patroness
of Europe.
Sat 24th: St Declan of Ardmore. He evangelised west Waterford
before St Patrick came to Ireland.
Scripture
Course: Proclaiming the Word
A 10-week course for Ministers of the Word will take
place in "Cherith", Firhouse beginning on Tuesday
14 September. It is a follow up to the booklet - Proclaiming
the Word - that was launched in February.
The course will introduce the participants to the theology
of the word, proclamation and technique and demands of
ritual. For booking and further information please contact
Leonard Kaye at 087 290 4964. (for some extra details
see porch notice board)
There are other details involving courses on music, family
Mass, the Mass and liturgy. These can be seen in the church
notice board.
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"Growing
up in Ballyer, 50's, 60's & 70's"
Launched on June 17th, written by Ken Larkin, secretary
of the Ballyfermot Heritage Group. Books are on sale in
the Civic Centre @ €5 each. Proceeds from sale of
the book go to Gráinne Farrell and family (husband
Thomas was tragically killed outside their home in Cherry
Orchard last December).
A good read! |
Wedding
Bells
 Congratulations
to Elizabeth Farrell from Blackditch & Stephen Malone
from Drumfinn who were married during the week.
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Children's
Mass Group Outing
Last Tuesday we went to Skerries for the day. The
beach, a lovely barbicue and of course the amusements
went down well. Thanks girls & boys for your support
throughout the school year.
Best wishes as you meet again to prepare for the TV mass
in September. Practice for the children continues on Thursday
at 4pm. |
RTE
Television Mass
As announced last weekend, Mass will be broadcast
from St Matthew's Church on September 5th @ 11 o' clock.
This means on that weekend there will be no 10.30 Mass
& 11.30 Mass. |
Church
gate collection - last weekend
Almost €800 was raised for "Heart to hand".
Thanks.
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Website
of the Week
- www.anu.ie/reek
Find out about the annual Croagh Patrick pilgrimage next
Sunday |
Altar
servers
We are once again looking for altar Servers. If you
are interested in being one come along this Tuesday @
7.00pm. All are very welcome. |
Monday
Meditation
Continues this Monday, 8.15pm, in Council Room. |
Leave
back your Missalette Please!
Please leave yours back on your way out from Mass.
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Please
pray for those who have died
Rita Burke, The Coppice
Maurice Hartigan, Blackditch Rd
Gerry Derwin, Crumlin
Sr. Marie Quinn, DC
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Patrick McNeill
9.00 For the People of the Parish
10.30 Emily & Daniel Dempsey
11.30 Kathleen & John Reynolds
12.30 Margaret Clarke
6.30 Michael O Connor
Mon: Free/ Patrick Hoare
Tue: Free/ Josephine O Brien
Wed: Free/ Marian McCormack
Thurs: Free/ Philip Lee
Fri: Free/ Patrick Murray
Sat: Free/ Joseph Casey
Next Sun: (25th)
9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 Daniel McGann; 11.30 Annie Fox; 12.30
Esther & Augustus Gracey; 6.30 Free.
May they rest in peace.
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