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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Twenty seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 2nd October, 2005
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Pope’s Prayer Intentions For October
Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for the month of October is: "That Christians may not be discouraged by the attacks of secularized society, but with complete trust, may bear witness to their faith and hope."
His mission intention is: "That the faithful may join to their fundamental duty of prayer the support also of economic contributions to the missionary works."Feast days this week
Mon 3rd: Blessed Columba Marmion, (b. 1858), priest of Dublin diocese, Professor in Clonliffe College, and later monk and Abbot at the Abbey of Maredsous in Belgium. He is noted for his life of holiness and for his writings on the spiritual life. Beatified on 1st September 2000.
Tue 4th: St Francis of Assissi (1181-1226). Born into a wealthy merchant family, Francis left everything to follow Jesus in a life of simplicity and poverty. Others joined him and the Franciscan Order came into being. Francis is associated with a spirit of joy and freedom, and with a love of all creation. Animals are often blessed on October 4.
Thur 6th: St Bruno. Born in Cologne in Germany, Bruno served as priest and teacher in the Cathedral school of Rheims, before retiring to the mountain area near Grenoble where he founded the Carthusian Order of monks. He died in 1101.
Fri 7th: Our Lady of the Rosary. This Feast was introduced on the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto (1571). Victory in that battle was understood as an answer to praying the Rosary.
Positive Ageing Week
Positive Ageing Week, run by Age Action Ireland, began on Friday and runs until Saturday 8th. Celebrating Positive Ageing, it is hoped events during these days will increase awareness of ageing matters in Ireland.
Website of the Week
www.dayforlife.org Message, prayer card, reading resources and liturgy guide for the Day for Life 2005
Crosscare Collection
A big thank you, last weekend. €3150 was collected.
Day for Life October 2nd 2005
Cherishing the Evening of Life
Focus this year on the elderly and their contribution to society. There is a pastoral letter from the Irish bishops that can be picked up at entrances to church. It makes strong comments on Euthanasia.
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.
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.
Children’s mass
As you may know Sr. Cabrini is taking a study break this year from St. Louise’s and will not be here to lead the children at the 10.30 Mass. Would you be willing to help by leading them. This involves teaching some of the younger children the hymns once a week and conducting/leading them on the Sundays they’d “be on”. If you could help or know anyone who might contact Fr. Joseph Ryan @ 6268772.
Peace Service
The Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, is hosting a Peace Service on Tuesday October 4th at 7.30 pm A service of prayerful reflection peace in our personal lives and peace between all God’s people.
Follow The Star
A Liturgy Gathering for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany takes place in Clonliffe College, on Saturday 8th October from 9.30a.m. to 1.30p.m. Anyone interested in Liturgy is especially welcome. Participants can attend two of six workshops on Family Mass, Liturgy Groups, Music, Baptism Teams, Prayer, Art and Environment.
If interested talk to any of the priests immediately after Mass this weekend.
Please pray for those who have diedChristopher O Connor, Rossaveal Court
Annie Hickey, Croftwood Drive
 Mass Intentions This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Paddy Doyle
9.00 George Whelan
10.30 People of the Parish
11.00 Frank McGlone
12.30 Esther Ryan
6.30 Shauna Nesbitt
Mon: Brendan Murphy/ Francis Hartigan
Tue: George Malone/ James Dunne
Wed: Free/Nan Byrne
Thurs Joe & Patrick Fallon/ James Bradley
Fri Altar list of the Dead
Sat: Free/ Lillian Burke
Next Sun 9th: 9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 John Daly; 11.30 Patrick Keely; 12.30 Patricia Wilson; 6.30 Marie O Connor. May they rest in peace
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. Please use the side door near Blackditch Rd.
Rosary with a difference
Continues on Tuesday @ 7-8 pm in St. Louise’s convent. Join Sr. Maura and others sharing a scriptural rosary. All are welcome.
Christian Meditation – John Main
Meet as usual this Monday 8.15 – 9.15 in council room.
Church Gate Collection
Will be taken up this weekend in aid of “St. Michael’s House”. Founded by parents in 1955, St Michael’s House is a community-based voluntary organisation. Over the years, it has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest providers of services for people with a learning disability and their families. |
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