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Questions
people ask
 Q.
Why can't we have just a simple idea of God without the complications
of the three divine persons?
A. Well, if something is true it is better to recognise it.
We need some understanding of the Blessed Trinity to appreciate
how Jesus was sent by the Father and returned to the Father:
and to appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit. At Mass, by
the power of the Holy Spirit, we join with Jesus who took
our human nature to himself, went through death and resurrection,
in his return to the Father. We render all glory to the Father,
through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Fr
Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
25th
anniversary of Ordination
It may come as a surprise to many but Fr Roy Donovan is
celebrating 25 years of priesthood this week. This is a special
occasion for him and his family and our parish. Fr Roy wants
the event to be kept on a low key but to mark the occasion we
invite you to join with us in a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday
next (12th @ 6.30pm) with him.
We have been privileged to have Fr Roy with us here in St. Matthew's
almost 5 of those years. He has brought with him his own gifts
and talents that many have experienced first hand.
Wishing him many more years of happiness with us here in Ballyfermot.
Congratulations Roy on this special occasion in your life. Thank
God for you!
Feastdays
Mon 7th: St Colman is associated with Dromore, Co
Down. It is probable that he studied under Caetan, and settled
in Dromore around ad 514.
Wed 9th: St Columba, abbot and renowned missionary, is recognised,
with Patrick and Brigid, as Patron of Ireland. Born in Gartan,
Co Donegal, he studied under Finnian of Moville and Finnian
of Clonard. He founded monasteries in Durrow, Derry, (possibly
Kells?) and Iona in Scotland, where he died in 597A.D.
The Feast of St Ephraem, deacon and Doctor of the Church is
also celebrated today. He is famous for his teaching on the
Eucharist.
Fri 11th: St Barnabas, apostle. Companion to Paul, Barnabas
is one of the first great missionaries in the early church.
His name means 'encourager'. With Paul he took part in the Council
of Jerusalem. Then he returned to his native Cyprus, where he
died.
Coping
with the Pain of Abuse
Our thanks to the priests of the Assumption Church
for leading the prayer service last Sunday. Thanks too
to those who lead is in the music and readings. It was
good to see some people from St Matthew's there also.
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Confirmation
Well done to the boys and girls from the parish schools
who were confirmed last Tuesday. We wish them ever blessing
as they continue growing as full members of our church.
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Leave
back your Missalettes Please…
after Mass on your way out. Thank you. |
Altar
servers
Meeting will take place on Tuesday @ 6.45pm. any
new servers are very welcome |
St.
Vincent de Paul Clothing Appeal
Bring a bag home this weekend and put in decent used
clothes that can be sold throughout other areas as funding
for the Society. Also if you have a bit of time to spare
your help would be appreciated as a volunteer. |
Bank
Holiday
As Monday is a bank holiday there will be just the
morning Mass only at 10.00. There will be no evening Mass.
Collectors and counters please note the count will take
place on Tuesday night instead. |
Ordination
Broadcast on NEAR FM - FM 101.6.
On Sunday, 13th June, the station will offer listeners
an outside broadcast, live from the Parish Church of the
Resurrection, in Bayside Square. The event will be the
Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Victor Fitzpatrick
(only ordination for Dublin diocese).The Ordination is
scheduled to start at 3.00 p.m. |
Leaving
& Junior Cert
Keep the boys and girls doing the state exams in
your prayers. They start on Wednesday.
Don't forget to vote on Friday! |
Website
of the Week
www.dailygospel.org
Receive a daily Gospel reading free via email |
Exposition
of Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday in Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 10.30 -
7.30. |
Stewarts
Hospital
- Open Day - 13th June, 1-6pm |
Monday
Meditation
Because of the Bank holiday there will be no meditation
this Monday. |
Please
pray for those who have died
Margaret Byrne, Carna Rd
Mary McCabe, Loch Conn Dr
Nelly Murphy, Carna Rd
Thomas Mulvihill, Cloiginn Pk
(Funeral Mass - Monday 10am)
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Andrew & Esther Nolan
9.00 For the People of the Parish
10.30 Christina Killeen
11.30 Jean Doyle
12.30 Annie Clifford
6.30 Mary Cunningham, Patrick & Bridget O Brien
Mon: Stephen & Mary Devoy/ No evening Mass
Tue: McGrane family/ Baby Ryan Patrick Boyle
Wed: Holy Souls & Begley's / Kathleen Carpenter
Thurs: Holy Souls/ Roseleen Smith
Fri: Paul Corcoran/ Christina Short
Sat: Free/ Paul Fury
Next Sun: (13th)
9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 Hayes & Murray family; 11.30 John
Kavanagh; 12.30 Elizabeth Brien; 6.30 Patrick & Ellen Conlon.
May they rest in peace.
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