Home fires burning
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then how other organisations have seized the word ‘mission' from the churches that originated the term is high praise indeed. Even in ordinary conversation we talk about a woman or man ‘with a mission' indicating someone who has a strong single-minded commitment to some worthwhile project. So many places display their ‘mission statement' or charter; advertising their commitment to quality of service.
The classic understanding is that mission stems from an individual Christian's desire to share his or her faith with others. It is the spark that continues to lead many to make huge sacrifices, leave home and everything familiar to share the message they learned at home as children. Ordinary people who are prepared to lead extraordinary lives. Today, Irish faith tends to be far more ‘shy.' The blaze of faith seems more a flickering ember today. Even the modern missionary lives in different times. Questions of justice and environment loom large, a positive attitude towards other religions is also needed teamed with an awareness of how culture-bound our own vision of Christianity is. A missionary is one above all who thirsts for God and God's people.
‘The entire people of God at every moment of its pilgrimage through history is called to share the Redeemer's “thirst”.' (John Paul II for World Mission Sunday 2004)
Feastdays
Mon 25 th : Bl Thaddeus McCarthy of Cork.
Wed 27 th : St Otteran , associated with Iona in Scotland. He was chosen by the Vikings as patron of the city of Waterford in 1096.
Thurs 28 th : Ss Simon and Jude , Apostles. Little is known of these two apostles, whose names are always linked in the gospel accounts. Popularly, St Jude has become the patron of hopeless cases.
Fri 29 th : St Colman , Bishop of Kilmacduagh in Clare.
Pilates Classes
(Gentle toning class on tummy & Back)
Eden fitness centre, Parkwest. Starts Tuesday 19 th October @ 7pm. 8 weeks @ €80
For more details contact Reiltin @ 087 2399423
St Lawrence O'Toole
St. Kevin's Parish Glendalough invites you to celebrate the feast with us. On Sunday 14 th Nov, 3.00pm - 5.30pm.
3.00 pm - Pilgrimage to St Saviour's Church led by Fr Michael Rogers [assemble at the St Kevin's Parish Church, Laragh] Finishes at 5.00pm with Solemn Evening Prayer of the Church in St Kevin's Parish Church
 Family Offering
Family Offering envelopes and Altar lists of the dead can be collected on Monday night by the directors or/and collectors. We make an appeal for more collectors to help with the collection of the church envelopes. For more details talk to any of the priests or in the sacristy.
Annual Mass for Deceased parishioners
For those who died during the past 12 months. This Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm on Tues 2 nd November. Letters are available to be distributed to relatives of the deceased. If someone died on your road please take and deliver their invite. |
Dublin Gospel Choir – Nov 10 th
Will be coming to Ballyfermot to launch the Dublin Diocese Prayer Initiative for Advent (through song). The choir will perform in the Assumption Church that night. Tickets are available in sacristy and/or church shop at a reduced rate. |
Saint Pio Devotions
Devotions take place on Friday night in connection with the 7.30 evening Mass and Benediction. ( Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is on all day Friday ). |
Cleaners needed
If you have an hour to spare on Monday's after 10.30 we'd love to see you and give us a hand cleaning the Church. More hands lighten the work-load. |
Bank Holiday weekend – 10 o'clock Mass only
There will be no evening Mass on Monday. Collectors and counters please note the counting of the family offering will take place on Tuesday instead. |
Irish Blood transfusion Service
In the community school, Esker, Luca on Thursday 28 th 3 –4.45pm & 7 – 9.30pm; Friday 29 th 10.30am – 12.30 & 2.30 – 4.45pm. if you can make a special effort. |
Website of the Week:
www.allinspiration.com
Inspirational material to brighten your day. |
ICA – Liffey Valley Guild (Palmerstown)
Meet every 1 st Wednesday of month. New members welcome. 8.30pm in Palmerstown Parish Centre. Ph: 6266911 for more details. |
Family/Children's Mass
The children will take part today, Sunday 24 th Oct, @ 10.30am Mass. Please note NO practice this Thursday. |
Lectio Divina
/Reflection on next Sunday's Readings this Friday @ 10.30 in small chapel. |
Rosary with a Difference
Continues in St. Louise's every Tuesday from 7-8pm. |
Monday Meditation,
8.15pm, in Council Room. |
Please
pray for those who have died
John Daly, Loch Conn Rd
Kathleen Carter, Ballyfermot Rd
Gerald Griffen late Ballyfermot Rd
Mary Gilbert, Palmers Lawn
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun : (Sat 6.30:) Theresa & Thomas Gray
9.00 Molly Regula
10.30 Emily & John Smith
11.30 Margaret McElroy
• James Mooney
6.30 For the People of the Parish
Mon: Joseph & Mary McCormack
Tue: Free/ Ann Devine
Wed: Free/ Maureen & John Keane
Thurs: Caroline Davis/ Peter & Kate McGee
Fri: Free/ Maurice & Elizabeth Ahearne
Sat: Free/ Caroline & Maureen Davis
Next Sun: (31 st )
9.00 Annie & Michael McCann; 10.30 Dorothy O Reilly; 11.30 Bridget O Leary, 12.30 Dessie McCabe; 6.30 Pro Populo.
May they rest in peace.
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