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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Twenty
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 26th September, 2004
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Questions
people ask
Q.
Must we believe in the existence of angels? What do they do?
A. The existence of these spiritual beings has always
been part of the Catholic faith and is based on the Scriptures.
They come down with God's personal care as our guardians. And
in our liturgy we are raised up to join with the angels in their
service of glorifying God. Jesus tells us not to despise any
people 'because their angels in heaven are continually in the
presence of my Father in heaven' (Mt 18:10). In prayer we ask
our personal guardian angel to light and guard us, to rule and
guide us.
Fr Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
Feastdays
Mon 27th St Vincent de Paul. Patron of all charitable
works, founder of the Vincentians and of the Daughters of Charity.
Tue 28th: St Wenceslaus of Bohemia, patron of brewers.
Also St Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Japanese martyrs.
Wed 29th: Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels.
Thurs 30th: St Jerome, priest and doctor of the church
(340-420). He translated the Bible into Latin, wrote many biblical
commentaries, and is one of the great teachers in the early
church. He is patron of librarians.
Fri, 1st October: St Therese of Lisieux. Declared a doctor
of the church in 1997. She is patron of France, of missions,
aviation, and florists.
Sat 2nd: The Guardian Angels. This feast expresses God's
special care for each individual person.
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 the following meeting on Monday, 27th
Sept @ 8pm in Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, or contact
Jacinta Carney @ 6206387 or Carmel 0' Looney @ 6206350.
Pastoral
Council (known formerly as Core Group)
First meeting of the newly formed pastoral council will
take place on Thursday night at 8pm in the Parish Centre.
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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. |
First
Saturday Devotions - Our Lady of Fatima
Will take place at the 10am Mass (Saturday).
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Pottery
Sale - Parish Centre
Thank you for the support that you have given to
the parish centre last weekend. |
Sick
or Housebound & would like a visit
Let us know their names and we'll try to organise
a visit either in hospital or at home. There is a book
in the sacristy where their name and address can be put
down. |
First
Friday
Every First Friday we remember the 'Altar list of
the Dead' at both morning and evening Mass. Confession
will be available on Thursday after morning and evening
Mass. |
Archbishop
to meet the priests of the Diocese
The new bishop, Diarmuid Martin has invited all the
priests of the diocese to meet with him on this Thursday
(11-4pm). This is the first of this type of meetings with
a theme of "Working together for Mission". Keep
it in your prayers. |
TV
Mass
A number of videos of the live broadcast Mass are
available in the sacristy after mass. |
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! |
Coffee
Morning - Irish Hospice Foundation
Thanks for your support last Thursday at the coffee
morning held in the parish centre. |
Driver
needed
The parish centre requires a volunteer driver for
the mini-bus. D1 licence is required. Contact Jeanne @
6230193. |
Crosscare
Special Collection - This Weekend
The annual collection for Crosscare (Catholic Social Service
Conference) will be made at all Masses this weekend.
It will replace the SHARE Collection |
Family/Children's
Mass
Meeting for all parents of children in primary school
on Tuesday @ 8pm in the Parish Centre. A call to parents
of children in 6th class (confirmation) and 2nd (First
Holy Communion) in a particular way. Help your child prepare
for these sacraments during this school year. |
Leave
back your Missalette Please!
After Mass please leave your missalettes back on
your way out. Thank you. |
Website
of the Week
www.momentswithgod.com
Prayerful reflections with stunning images in Flash format
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Please
pray for those who have died
Ann Branagan, The Coppice
Michael Glanville, Blackditch Rd
Ann Murphy, c/o Blackditch Rd
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 Bridget & Sean Garvey and John Hunt
11.30 Dermot Wilson
12.30 Glenda Zambra
6.30 Lily Farrell
Mon: Georgina Finnegan/ Maurice Hartigan
Tue: Marie Fitzsimons/ Joan Teeling
Wed: Francis Meehan & Patrick Coyle/ Jimmy Morris
Thurs: Deirdre Travers/ Edith Stirling
Fri: Altar list of the Dead
Sat: Thomas Murray/ Johnny & May Turner
Next Sun: (3rd)
9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 Alfie Hayes; 11.30 Roddy Doyle, 12.30
Esther Ryan; 6.30 Matthew McDonagh.
May they rest in peace.
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