|
725th
anniversary of Ordination
Above photo was taken after the Saturday vigil mass. Main
celebrant was Fr PJ Madden, recently ordained. Fr PJ lived
in Woodfarm Acres and was ordained for New Orleans diocese.
In his homily Fr PJ spoke with affection about the times he,
with his wife Mary R.I.P., used to go to 6.30 Mass in St.
Matthew's and the welcome and the warmth of the people there
that helped him in the past and the people's faith helped
him on his journey to priesthood.
Fr Roy spoke after Holy Communion about looking back over
the 25 years and how God works through different experiences
that he has had and indeed how we can be open to His influence
unknown to ourselves.
Fr Seamus presented Roy with a lovely tapestry of the eagle
symbolising St John, (one of the evangelists) reflecting Fr
Roy's gifted knowledge of the gospels.
I just stood in the background and managed to get myself into
one of the photographs!
Fr Joseph Ryan
Feastdays
Mon 21st: St Aloysius Gonzaga. He was born in 1568
into a wealthy family near Mantua. At the age of seventeen he
joined the Jesuits and renounced all claim to his family's wealth.
He cared for the sick and dying, and fell victim to the plague.
He died aged 23 and is regarded as patron of youth and of those
who suffer from AIDS.
Tues 22nd: St Paulinus of Nola. He was born in Bordeaux
in 355, became Bishop of Nola in 409, and died in 431. Today
we also venerate two English saints, John Fisher and Thomas
More.
Thurs 24th: Birth of St John the Baptist. Of him Jesus
said 'of all those born there is none greater than the Baptist'.
As prophet and herald, John knew when to retire and to direct
his followers to Jesus, his cousin, the Lamb of God. John died
at the hands of King Herod.
Service
of Remembrance & Hope
organised by Ballyfermot Commemoration Committee on Friday,
25th @ 7.30pm in St Matthew's Church. Attended by Archbishop
Martin.
As we remember those who have died from drug related causes,
their families and reaching out with hope to those still involved
in drug use and in recovery
So long as we live, they too shall live. For they are now a
part of us, As we remember them.
Pastoral
Council (Core Group)
We are looking for new members for the new Parish
pastoral council being set up after the summer. Names
need to be in before July 1st. For more details read the
letter that is being distributed to all houses in the
parish at the moment. |
Retirement
Mass
All are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate
Ms. Etáin Nic Cinnghamhna's retirement from her
long teaching service in St. Louise's Junior N.S.
On Tuesday 22nd in St. Matthew's Church at 8 p.m.
All her past pupils are particularly welcome. |
Leaving
& Junior Cert
Most of our young students are finished. Best of
luck to those who still have a couple left. Keep focused!
Continue to pray for them. |
Exposition
of Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday in Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 10.30 -
7.30. |
Website
of the Week
www.teen-depression.info
Helpful information for parents and teenagers on depression |
Padre
Pio Devotions
Prayers to Saint Pio will take place Friday morning (Funeral
permitting) because of the service that will take place
that night. |
Altar
servers
Training for new servers on Tuesday @ 6.45pm. |
Monday
Meditation,
8.15pm, in Council Room. |
Please
pray for those who have died
Marie Browne, Blackditch Rd
(Funeral Mass Monday 10am)
Joseph Cameron, Ballyfermot Rd
(Funeral Mass Monday 12am)
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) George Thornberry
9.00 Mary & Christopher Behan
10.30 For the People of the Parish
11.30 James & Kathleen Guidon
12.30 James & Kathleen O Brien
6.30 Paul Dunne
Mon: Free / Anna Foley
Tue: Free /Samuel Coombes
Wed: Free /Lilian Burke
Thurs: Free /John Duggan
Fri: Free / Prayer service (No Mass)
Sat: Free / Nolan Family
Next Sun: (27th)
9.00 Mary Norgrove; 10.30 Pro Populo; 11.30 Bridget & Martin
McDonagh; 12.30 William Walsh; 6.30 Jane
May they rest in peace.
|
