| Questions people ask
Q. What is meant by putting God to the test?
A. It is a way of expressing doubts about God’s protection. It’s like saying to God, ‘I will not believe in you unless I can test you and you give me some very certain sign’. Jesus resisted the temptation of the devil to throw himself off the temple as a test of God sending angels to rescue him from the fall. The phrase was used to describe the doubts of the Exodus people that God would look after them. A person who has a deep confidence in God will not need to put God on trial.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn
National Conference of Divine Mercy
19 th & 20 th February in the R.D.S., Ballsbridge. The theme for this years conference is “This is my Body”.
Speakers this year include: Fr Peter McVerry, well known advocate for peace and social justice; Sr. Consillio, founder of Cuan Mhuire which helps people recover from alcohol and drug addictions; Gerard Duff who completed his Masters degree on Sr. Faustina, the mystic; Fr Thady Doyle, writer of “The Curate’s Diary; & Fr Cathal Price, well know with “Devotion to the Divine Mercy”. For booking details contact Mary in the Church shop.
Celebrating Couples
All committed couples are invited to a Mass of thanksgiving and prayer on the evening of St Valentine's Day to thank God for their loving relationship and pray for a creative future together. Monday, Feb. 14 th 7.30 to 8.30 pm, Mount Argus Church, Harold's Cross, This special Mass for Couples is an outreach by the Mount Argus Pre-Marriage Course ("Together.ie")
Feast Days
Mon 14 th: SS Cyril, monk and Methodius, bishop.
Patrons of Europe. Also: St Valentine, Roman martyr.
Thur 17 th: St Fintan was born in Leinster. Received his religious formation in Terryglass, Co Tipperary under the abbot Colum, and was deeply influenced by his penitential practices and the severity of the Rule. Fintan made his own foundation on Clonenagh, Co Laois. He died in 603.
Sing for The Homeless Concert
In aid of Irish Emigrant Homeless Appeal, at the National Concert Hall on Sunday Feb 20 th at 8pm.
Hosted by RTE “Faílte Isteach” presenter Donncha Ó Dúlaing and includes many well-known Irish artists who are taking part free of charge. Tickets €25.00 Box Office: 417 0000. Please support a night of celebration, awareness and fundraising with an array of Irish talent. All proceeds to go to the Irish Emigrant Homeless Appeal. |
Pastoral Council – Parish Survey
This survey will be led by the priests and members of the Parish Pastoral Council. It will be done instead of the homily. Please wait until then before beginning it and we can all do it together. This is an important part of the listening process in the parish and will help us to see what are the real needs of our parish in the 21 st century. |
Lenten House Groups of Prayer
Leaflets will be available for the hosts of the house groups meeting from Monday morning. If you are interested in inviting a few neighbours or family once a week and would like to know more contact Sr Margaret. |
The Year of the Eucharist
During Lent perhaps as a special effort you might spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday’s in the Church. Friday, the traditional day of penance and prayer could be restored again if we give it a chance. |
Karen Dowling – thanks
Karen wishes to thank the anonymous person who found her purse recently. Mass has been offered for that person’s intentions.
Good to see that there are still some honest people around. |
Accord
Thank you very much for your generosity of €1990 towards Accord the diocesan agency for marriage preparation and support. |
Early Morning Mass (St Louise’s) – Lent
This week: In St. Louise’s Convent Chapel 7.15 Mass Mon, Tue & Fri). On Wed & Thurs Mass is at 5.30pm. All are welcome. In the Assumption Church every week morning there is a 7.30am Mass and in St. Matthew’s as usual the Massis at 10am and 7.30pm. |
Trócaire Boxes
Still available at all exits after mass this weekend. |
Volunteer Minibus driver needed
A lady from town has agreed to give of her time on Wednesday afternoons to bring our housebound to & from the Parish Centre. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone from our own community could help the odd Wednesday. For more details contact Jean/Mary @ 6230193 or through the sacristy. |
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday in Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 10.30 – 7.30. Do come along even if it’s for a couple of minutes. |
Website of the week
www.cptryon.org
Prayers and meditations for Lent |
Please
pray for those who have died
Mary Crowe, Blackditch Rd
Kitty Rowen, Drumfinn Rd
Fr Sean Kitt, St Agnes’s
Nancy Baker, Clifden Rd
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun : (Sat 6.30: Liam Dunne)
9.00 People of the Parish
Convent 9.30 Eilís Rooney
10.30 Robert & Paddy Keane
11.30 Mark Connor
12.30 Cecilia Russell
6.30 Mary Cunningham
Mon : Hannah Maher/ Christy Egan
Tue : Thomas O Reilly/ Jack Pigott
Wed : Thomas Boylan/ Robert Norgrove
Thurs : Philip & Masie Curran/ James Mooney
Fri : Free/ John Reid
Sat : Andrew Woods/ Martin Naughton
Next Sun: (20 th)
9.00 Mary Murphy (9.30 convent Pro Populo) 10.30 Catherine & Patrick Whelan and Bernie Hoare; 11.30 May Tyrell; 12.30 Rosaleen O Brien & Karen Graham; 6.30 Bernard McDonagh.
May they rest in peace .
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