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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Twenty
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 19th September, 2004
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Questions
people ask
Q. Is there a difference between being tested and
being tempted?
A. Temptation comes from the devil who tries to lead
us astray. Testing is allowed by God to lead us to a deeper
faith and trust. God wishes to stretch us to help us reach our
potential. It is like a trainer pushing a team through demanding
training sessions in order to push higher their fitness levels.
Suffering is the great school of testing. Our faith is stronger
when it has been tried and tested..
Fr Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
Young
Church - thoughts for our young
'Honest and right living'
Today's Gospel spells out how important it is for each
of us to learn to be honest and just in what we say and do right
from the moment we first learn to walk and talk, all through
life, until we die.
To be less than honest is short sighted because sooner or later
a dishonest person is found out. Imagine how painful that must
be. Think how sad and hurt God is when a person is dishonest.
Greedy people make money their god, and are unwilling to share,
not only their money, but their time, toys (and other things),
food and clothes with others who have less regardless of the
colour of their skin.
Activity: Make a checklist of how to work hard at the right
things. How does your list fit the rule of love: Love God and
Love One Another?
Feastdays
Mon 20th: Sts Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, Paul Chong
and Companions, Martyrs. These 103 Koreans were executed during
the persecutions 1839-1867.
Tues 21st: St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Writer
of gospel which bears his name.
Thurs 23rd: St Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre
Pio. A Franciscan priest, renowned confessor, stigmatist, and
friend of all who suffer. Died 1968.
Also St Eunan. Born in Donegal, became a monk in Iona, and wrote
a biography of St Colmcille.
Sat 25th: St Finbarr. Lived as hermit in Gougane Barra.
Founded a monastery in Cork, Patron saint of the city and diocese.
Carers
for Young People (South Western H.B)
We need carers for young people, aged 11 - 18 years, who
need care in a safe and stable family environment. We need both
short term and long-term placements. If you would like more
information, please come to one of the following meetings; Monday,
27th Sept @ 8pm in Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital; A
coffee morning on Wednesday, 29th Sept @ lOam in Aras Chronain,
Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; Monday, 4th Oct @ 8pm in
Spa Hotel, Lucan; Wednesday, 6th Oct @ 8pm in the Glen Royal
Hotel, Maynooth.
Or contact Jacinta Carney @ 6206387 or Carmel 0' Looney @ 6206350.
Crosscare
Special Collection - Next Weekend
The annual collection for Crosscare (Catholic Social Service
Conference) will be made at all Masses next weekend Sat/Sun
25/26th Sept '04
It will replace the SHARE Collection |
Pottery
Sale - Parish Centre
This weekend, 18/19th September, Saturday & Sunday
after all morning Masses, a pottery sale in aid of the
Parish Centre will take place. Very good quality items
include Oven to Tableware, table lamps, table centres,
fruit bowls to name just some items. |
Family/Children's
Mass
Annual family mass seminar will take place in All
Hallows College on Saturday 25th. Parents with primary
school children are especially encouraged to get actively
involved in our Children's Mass. this could be a good
introduction. For more details contact any of the priests
or in the sacristy.
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Accord:
Marriage Preparation Course
October 22nd (Friday 8pm-10.30) & 23rd (Sat 10am-5.30pm)
in Leixlip. To book a place phone 4784400.
If anyone intends to marry even during 2005 now is the
time to take part in a premarriage course. No point in
leaving it to the last minute. |
Gracious
Words
Course for all lovers of God's "gracious words"
will take place in Arran Quay church beginning 4th October.
For more details contact any of the priests or in the
sacristy. |
Coffee
Morning - Irish Hospice Foundation
In the parish centre on this Thursday (23rd) throughout
the day. There was a bit of confusion last week so it
was held over. |
Rosary
with a Difference
The world needs our prayers. Join us in St. Louise's
for one hour every Tuesday from 7-8pm for Rosary with
a difference! |
Driver
needed
The parish centre requires a volunteer driver for
the mini-bus. D1 licence is required. Contact Jeanne @
6230193. |
Please
pray for those who have died
Michael Whelan, Drumfinn Rd
Molly Dillon, Spiddal Rd
John McDonagh, Loch Conn Rd
Sr Imelda McCarthy D.C.
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) James & Seamus Whelehan
9.00 For the People of the Parish
10.30 Eileen & Paul Lee
11.30 Edward Murphy
12.30 John McMahon
6.30 Samuel Coombes
Mon: James & Seamus Whelehan/ Christopher Carroll
Tue: Mary Maguire/ Thomas Ritchie
Wed: Pat Kenny/ Francis Devine
Thurs: Ann & Patrick Murphy/ Mary & Tony Notoro
Fri: Michael Carty/ Michael Griffin
Sat: Joan Teeling/ George Malone
Next Sun: (26th)
9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 Bridget & Sean Garvey and John Hunt;
11.30 Dermot Wilson, 12.30 Glenda Zambra; 6.30 Lily Farrell.
May they rest in peace.
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