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Questions
people ask
Q.
Is it true that when people have accidents or a run of
bad luck it is a sign that God is punishing them for past
sins?
A. I have heard people make that claim but it is not
the teaching of Jesus. See his response in today's gospel.
The victims of Pilate's savagery and those who perished when
a tower collapsed were no worse than other people. God might
permit something to happen to bring people to their senses
in a lovingly corrective way. But God is not in the business
of doling out punishment. Rather, as the psalm puts it, the
Lord is compassion and love.
Fr
Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
Novena
Of Grace
Finished last Friday. Our thanks to all who made this time
a time of special prayer in the parish. To all who helped out
- a special thank you. Preachers, sacristans, music ministry
(both morning and evening), readers, stewards, candle &
flower minders, sales people, volunteers on day of prayer for
healing and forgiveness. (For those who were there on Monday,
how's your gas cooker?) Finally a sincere word of praise to
all who attended and prayed the novena to St Francis (many at
home). Please God through St. Francis's intercession many graces
and blessings will be granted to the people of our parish.
Wishing
everybody a very happy St Patrick's day next Wednesday. A reminder
about Mass Times
 Vigil
(Tue) 6.30;
Wednesday 9.00; 10.30; 11.30 & 6.30. Mass also in St. Louise's
- 9.30am.
Other feast days during the week:
Thurs 18th: St Cyril was Bishop of Jerusalem in the 4th century.
He is known as one who vigorously refuted the Arian heresy.
Died 386.
Fri 19th: St Joseph, Husband Of Mary. From the gospels we know
that he was a carpenter by trade and guardian of Mary and Jesus.
He is reverenced as Patron of the Universal Church.
Lenten
talks in the Pro-Cathedral
These will take place on the Mondays of Lent at 1.10pm.
A cup of soup and a roll will be provided. All are welcome
and donations will be given to Trócaire.
15th: Fr Leahy - Lent: A Time to Commune with Mary
March 22nd: Philip Watt - Lent: A Time to make Space for
Difference |
Women's
Mini Marathon
Meeting this Tuesday with a view to starting up training
for the marathon, which takes place on bank holiday Monday
June 7th. If you are interested please come along to the
parish centre at 7.30pm. (Please note earlier time). |
Lenten
talks
In Gardiner Street Parish the talks continue: "When
someone you love..." in the John Sullivan Room, 8-9pm.
18th: ... suffers from addiction - An Al-Anon member
25th: ...broke up in marriage - Sean and Doreen Donohue
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Parents
Meeting: Re First Confession
And Holy Communion in Parish Centre @ 8pm
St Louise's - 18th March.
Mary Queen of Angels - 25th March |
Website
of the Week
www.disability.ie
A helpful resource site for information on all aspects
of disability. |
Please
pray for those who have died
Nancy Reilly, Cloiginn Ave
Brendan Cox, formerly Cloiginn Rd
Maurice Kelly, Kilkenny
Margaret Freney, Tipperary
Spanish Victims in Madrid
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30: Ben Carr)
9.00 Willie Robinson
10.30 Dan Knowles
11.30 People of the parish
12.30 William & Tess Darcy
6.30 Kathleen Reddin
Mon Frank Boylan/ Alice Doyle
Tue: Free/ Elizabeth White
Wed: 9.00 Tony O Reilly; 10.30 Sheila Hopp; 11.30 Michael
Holland & Frances Malone; 6.30 Patricia Fogarty
Thurs: Free/ Vincent Emerson
Fri: Free/ Annie Rochford
Sat: Sean Conlon and family/ Patrick & Paul Esmonde
Next Sun: (21st)
9.00 Robert & Elizabeth Davis; 9.30 (convent) Pro Populo
10.30 Tommy Wilson; 11.30 Andy O Brien; 12.30 Tony & Marie
Leddy; 6.30 Bridget O Leary.
May they rest in peace.
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