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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 10th July, 2005
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Archbishop Martin calls for prayers
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has called for prayers for those killed and injured in Thursday’s terrorist attacks in London. Archbishop Martin said they and their families would be remembered at Masses in the Dublin Diocese over the weekend. The Archbishop, who was in the London area when news of the explosions emerged, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families at this time.
Tidy up in the Church
By now people will have noticed the space in the back chapel for placing mortal remains over weekends. Other cleanups are planned in the near future. We found some spare boxes of church envelopes. If you wish to take a box home and leave it on the plate on Sundays or to give to a new neighbour, feel free to do so. They are on the table at back of church.
If you have skills that could be put to use in caring for the church we’d greatly appreciate it. Painting, window cleaning, upkeep of pews, general cleaning…etc. Those who clean the Church on Monday mornings (10.30am) would love an extra few pairs of hands.
Feast days this week
Mon 11th: St Benedict, Abbot. Patron of Europe. He lived as a hermit before founding the monastery of Monte Cassino. He wrote the Rule which has guided both Benedictine and Cistercian communities since then. His influence in Europe has been enormous. He was proclaimed patron of Europe in 1964.
Wed 13th: St Henry, Duke of Bavaria.
Thurs 14th: St Camillus de Lellis, born in Naples, began life as a soldier, but set about caring for the wounded and the sick. He is patron saint of hospitals and of all who care for the sick and dying.
Fri 15th: St Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church. A Franciscan saint and theologian who lived in Italy in the 13th century.
Sat 16th: Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This Feast of Our Lady has been celebrated since the thirteenth century. A special feast for all Carmelites.
Intercom Magazine
Parish Centre – Recent Fundraising activities
Grateful thanks to all who contributed during the last few weeks to the following:
Alzheimer’s Day - €200; Down Syndrome Day - €550
Also for the bric-a-brac sale - €816 and the women’s mini marathon €900. (These were in aid of the parish centre.)
The generosity of the people of St. Matthew’s to such causes is truly remarkable. Special thanks to Patricia Slevin who participated in the mini-marathon on our behalf.
Jeanne Plunkett
Peter’s Pence
Last weekend, €1800. Well done to all for the support. |
Website of the Week
www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-history.html
Links to early Church letters and documents |
Parish fundraising
Over 25 boxes of church envelopes were taken last weekend. Thank you. Between the 2 main entrance doors there is a donation box towards the new altar. Also there is a large bottle for receipts from bus tickets. Some people have left in their stubs and over time these build up. Thanks to P. Kennedy and some of his pals in Conyngham Rd depot who donated €27 by this method. |
Foyer Of Light, Charity & Love
5-Day (6 nights) Silent Retreat with Fr. Kilian Byrne 26th September to 2nd October. Theme: With Mary contemplate Jesus, The Wisdom of God made Flesh. Special Inclusive Price: €345; Venue: Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater, Co. Wexford. For more details see church notice board. |
Children’s Mass Outing
As we go to print the children that sang at the 10.30 Mass during school term are going to Portmarnock for the day. (Saturday). The plan is to have a swim, games and finish with a barbecue. Let’s hope that the weather holds up and a good day is had by all. |
Centrecare
A reminder that Centrecare, the Diocesan support agency continues to offer services to the public at their temporary premises at 85 Marlborough St. Dublin 1. |
| Monday Meditation Monday @ 8.15 in the Council room. |
Irish Cancer Society – Church Gate Collection
Next weekend after all Masses being organised by Susan Redmond. |
Tidy up in the Church
If you have an hour to spare on a Monday morning and would like to help in caring for the church we’d greatly appreciate it. Those who clean the Church on Monday mornings (10.30am) would love an extra few pairs of hands. |
Please
pray for those who have died
Paddy Whelan, Gurteen Pk
Mary Nolan, Drumfinn Ave
Mass Intentions This Week
 Mass Intentions
This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Maurice Hartigan
9.00 Thomas & Bridget Daniels
10.30 People of the Parish
11.30 Jerry O Duffy
12.30 Bridget & James Mullen
6.30 Rita Burke
Mon: Hannah Maher/ Eva Johnson
Tue: James Crawford. Bridget O Brien
Wed: Liam Keogh (get well)/ Peter Burke
Thurs Free/ John & Teresa King
Fri May Canavan/ Bridget Higgins
Sat: Willie Mahady/ Michael O Connor
Next Sun 17th: 9.00 free; 10.30 free; 11.30 Pro Populo; 12.30 free; 6.30 free.
May they rest in peace .
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