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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Christ the King / 34th week Ordinary Time
Sunday, 20th November, 2005
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Questions people ask
Q. Isn’t it odd that we should celebrate Christ as king since his lifestyle was so simple and he actually escaped from the crowd who wanted to make him king?
A. It depends on what how one understands the role of a king. When questioned by Pilate, Jesus answered: ‘Yes, I am a king, but my kingdom is not of this world.’ Worldly kingship has a love of power whereas the unworldly kingship of Jesus is about the power of love. Today’s gospel teaches how serving Christ as king is done through everyday, practical works of kindness and compassion. ‘What you do unto others you do unto me.’
Fr Silvester O’Flynn
 Catholic Youth Care
Last weekend’s collection - €3075.
Thank you for your generosity.
Catholic Youth Care invites you to its “Annual Youth Mass” in the Pro-Cathedral next Sunday (27th) at 3pm. Main celebrant will be Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.Feastdays
Mon 21st: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tues 22nd: St Cecilia. Patron of musicians.
Wed 23rd: St Columban. set out with twelve companions and founded monasteries in mainland Europe. He died at one of the most famous, that of Bobbio, in 615.
Thurs 24th: St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions.
Fri 25th: St Colman of Cloyne. Born around 530, is patron of the diocese of Cloyne.
Website of the Week: www.ncdp.ie
Praying in sign-language with the National Chaplaincy for Deaf People.
Did I embarrass you, Father?
I hope you didn't take it personally, Father," an embarrassed woman said after Mass on Sunday, "when my husband walked out during your sermon on Christ the King." "I did find it rather disconcerting," the preacher replied. "It's not a reflection on you," she insisted. "Ralph has been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child."
Be Not Afraid
The proceeds from the sale of the “Pope John Paul Wristbands” raised €80,002 which was divided between the 3Ts (Turning the Tide on Suicide) and Irish Red Cross. This was done at diocesan level during the summer months. See notice board for more details.
Church Shop
Lots of Christmas stock to be viewed in the shop over the next few weeks. Cards, calendars, candles etc. Plenty of ideas for gifts giving a spiritual nature to Christmas. Opening from 10 – 12.30 on Sundays.
Vatican II Lecture
"The Cornerstones of Liturgical Renewal"- is the title of Prof. Susan K. Roll's talk Tuesday evening 22nd, in Mater Dei Institute, Lecture Theatre C 1 at 8pm. It is the fifth of Mater Dei's Series of Lectures “Vatican II – Forty Years On”. It is to be recommended especially for members of liturgy groups and all interested in liturgical renewal.
Admission free. Prof. Susan K. Roll is Associate Professor of Theology, specialising in liturgy and sacraments, in the Faculty of Theology at St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada. She is author of Towards the Origins of Christmas (1995)
Calligraphy workshop – Palmerstown ICA
The art of fine handwriting with design:
Wednesday 30th November, 8pm, in West End Parish Centre, Palmerstown, All are welcome
Volunteers needed at Weekend Masses
 Our thanks to those who volunteered their names to help out with the different Masses during Advent & Christmas. You will be contacted soon.
Saint Pio Devotions
“Saint Pio of Pietrelcina” devotions will take place on Friday in connection with the Evening Mass at 7.30 finishing with Benediction.
Morning Prayer: Mon – Fri morning at 9.45am.
Please pray for those who have died
 Kathleen Moules, Carna Rd
Mass Intentions This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Leslie Fennessy
9.00 Nell & Nan Clarke
9.30 (convent) The People of the Parish
10.30 Isobella & Michael McMahon
11.00 Margaret McElroy
12.30 Matt, Molly & Willy Curran
6.30 Bridget O Reilly
Mon: Phyllis & Kathleen Coleman/ Joseph Doyle
Tue: Elizabeth Doyle/ Bridget Dillon
Wed: Free/ Free
Thurs Hannah Maher/ Eddy McCabe
Fri Margaret McSherry/ Darren Shortt
Sat: Free / Johnny Maguire
Next Sun 27th: 9.00 Maura Cummins; 10.30 Christopher Hoare; 11.30 Georgina & Eileen Gracey; 12.30 John & Georgina Finnegan; 6.30 Pro Populo.
May they rest in peace
Family/Children’s Mass
Practice continues on Thursday @ 3.30pm. All are welcome. First Mass next Sunday at 10.30.
Do This in memory of me – 1st Holy Communion
Today at the 12.30 Mass.
Monday Meditation: 8.15pm in the Council Room.
 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Continues on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.30 – 9pm. Remember to sign the book, even if it’s for a short time that you are there. Remember to use the side door near Blackditch Rd.
Leaflets
Please leave back the missalettes in the trays after Mass. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Alive Newspaper
November’s edition of the Alive has been in the church for the past couple of weeks. Did you pick up your copy? |
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