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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Twenty sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 25th September, 2005
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Annual Crosscare Collection:
Replaces the normal Share collection this weekend. It is the social agency of the Dublin Diocese with a wide variety of social projects. CROSSCARE (60yrs) responds to poverty and social exclusion. In reaching out to those most in need Crosscare operates 14 programmes throughout the diocese. PLEASE SUPPORT.
"It is important to remember that Crosscare name refers to the Cross of Jesus Christ. Crosscare is an agency which reaches out to those who are suffering and bearing one or other of the crosses which are typical of our modern time even though often hidden. Crosscare is an agency which reflects the power of Jesus Christ who gave himself on the Cross totally out of love for us, so that we can rise above our own closed individualism and self-centredness and become, as individuals and as Church, a sign of the care and love of God which is beyond our understanding.
Crosscare workers - and we need more, especially young persons - encounter something of the joy and human warmth that their work brings into the life of the marginalised. Every contribution made to Crosscare contributes to changing someone's life, to overcoming anxiety and stress, to bringing back new happiness and purpose, as well as that physical and personal warmth which is so much needed this winter.
I am grateful to all the Crosscare family and to all who over the years have contributed to making the social care agency of the Dublin diocese one which we can be so proud. " Archbishop Diarmaid Martin.
Questions people ask
Q. What is the point of repeating Hail Marys or other prayers over and over again? To me it is totally mechanical and boring.
A. The most important functions in life are repetitive, like heart beat, breathing, eating, etc. I never heard anybody say that heartbeat or breathing were boring. The fact is that you could not live without them. Repetitive prayer need not be an empty mechanical exercise but a means of calming the mind as an aid to holding attention on sacred mysteries.
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
This Week's Calendar
Mon 26th: Saints Cosmas & Damian, martyrs.
Tues 27th: Saint Vincent de Paul 1580-1660, worked in a country parish in France where the rich had no idea of the poverty of others in their area. He organised food and clothing for the poor and founded the Vincentians to work in the neighbouring villages. He helped to found the Daughters of Charity, whose cloister was to be on the city streets. Today the spirit of Vincent lives on in the two religious congregations he founded and in the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Wed 28th: St Wenceslaus, martyr.
Thurs 29th: Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels. Gabriel brought the message to Mary at the annunciation. Raphael was guide to Tobias. Michael has been venerated as protector of soldiers.
Fri 30th: St Jerome(340-420) translated the Bible into Latin and wrote commentaries.
Sat Oct 1st: St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of Church.
Suicide – One Day Seminar:
Sat 22nd Oct, 10 - 4pm , New Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley Centre. Dr. Tony Byrne/ Sr. Kathleen on `Facing up to suicide'. This is a MEGA opportunity for us. Can you come? Ph 6263593. €10 per person. All are welcome.
Prepare For Advent/Xmas:
Clonliffe College, Sat 8th Oct. 9.30 - 1.30. Many workshops on Liturgy/Music/Art/Prayer. Good for you and Parish. We can make Advent better. Ph 8379253. €10.
St. Matthew’s Ladies Club:
Wed 8pm in the Parish Centre. New members are welcome.
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. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is on all day Friday until 9pm).
Please pray for those who have died
Stephen Curran, Croftwood Park.
Bridget Moore, North Strand.
 Mass Intentions This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30:) Lily Farrell
9.00 People of the Parish
10.30 Dermot Wilson
11.00 Peter McLoughlin
12.30 Nora Graham, Pierce & Lisa
6.30 Glenda Zambra
Mon: Free/ Joan Teeling
Tue: Free/ James Mullen
Wed: Desmond McDonagh/Paschal McGrattan
Thurs Rosanna Hand/ Richard Kiely
Fri Deirdre Travers/ John Hickey
Sat: Holy Souls/ Paddy Doyle
Next Sun 9th: 9.00 George Whelan (month's mind); 10.30 Pro Populo; 11.30 Frank McGlone; 12. Esther Ryan; 6.30 Shauna Nesbett.
 May they rest in peaceExposition 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.
Letters from Bishop's Conference:
"Towards the Global Common Good" & to mark "World Youth Day". Copies of both available at exits for 50c.
St. Mary's Old Folk:
Re-opens Tuesday 27th Sept at 11 am. |
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