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Matthew's Parish Notes |
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, 12th February, 2006
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Questions people ask
Q. What is the connection of Saint Valentine with romance?
A. St Valentine was a priest in Rome who was martyred in 269. His feast falls on 14 February, about the time when birds choose their mates, all very romantic! In the Middle Ages a legend grew that Valentine, before he was led out to his execution, gave a letter to his jailer for his daughter, who had been kind to him in prison. He signed the letter: ‘From your Valentine’. Little could he have suspected what business he was generating for many centuries later.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
St. Valentine’s greetings
Wishing love and peace to you wherever you may be. In the midst of your busy schedule may you be blessed whatever you are doing.
Website of the week - www. gettingmarried. ie
Website for all couples preparing for a Church wedding .
Order of Malta - Lourdes
International Pilgrimage to Lourdes 27 th April to 2 nd May. €635 for hotel pilgrims/ €580 for pilgrims staying in Accueil N-D. See porch for more details or contact Dave @ 087 8277905.
 Introduction to Youth Ministry
A six-week course introducing young adults, parishes and volunteers to youth ministry in Dublin diocese. Ideal for young people wishing to develop leadership skills with other young people, ideal for those who wish to begin or refresh their parish youth ministry, a great way to start the Road to Sydney World Youth Day 2008
Information evening in Clonliffe College on Tuesday 21 st @ 8pm.
Also Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for Young Adults 24 th June – 2 nd July for young adults aged 17 – 30. for more details check out cyc.ie or talk to any of the local priests.
Are U N early 20’s?
Like to meet with others in a friendly, supportive environment on Tuesday 28 th February @ 8pm.
An opportunity to explore present-day issues inclusive of the Faith dimension. Contact Fr. Roy 6265103/0872225150 or Sr. Claire 6264921 or Gillian Roche 087 2197920 for more details.
Feast days this week
Tue 14 th: Sts Cyril & Methodius, Patrons of Europe. These two brothers preached the gospel in Eastern Europe during the 9th century. Traditionally also St Valentine’s Day. Valentine was one of the earliest Christian martyrs at Rome.
Fri 17 th: St Fintan. He founded a monastery in Clonenagh Co Laois. Died in 603.
Wanted – Rosary beads etc
Wanted for Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia & Romania
Rosary beads, Religious videos, audio tapes, medals, small statues, scapulars etc… used postage stamps and used Christmas cards.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midleton, Co. Cork (Tel 021 4661552 after 5pm)
Would you like to Study Theology from Home?
The Dominicans in Tallaght are offering an accredited course in theology (certificate, diploma, and degree) through the distance-learning format, with the support of a network of centres around the country, study days, and tutors. If you would like to know more about it, please contact them at The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village. Tel. 4048127, or (website) www.prioryinstitute.com
The next semester begins in February, and there are two modules on offer Introduction to Philosophy, and Introduction to Christian Spirituality. (Some leaflets with more information at main entrance of church)
Please pray for those recently deceased
 Noel Mooney, Croftwood Green
Jonathan Heavey, Raheen Park
James O Brien, Drumfinn Rd
(1 st Anniversary – Phyllis McGee, Tallaght)
Mass Intentions This Week
Sun : (Sat 6.30:) Martin Naughton
9.00 Dick Seale
10.30 The people of the parish
11.30 Mark Connor
12.30 Cecilia Russell
6.30 Mary Cunningham and Bridget & Patrick O Brien
Mon : Get well intention/ Dick Seale
Tue : Byrne & Whelan family/ Christy Egan & Jack Pickett
Wed : Michael Connell/ Sean O Leary
Thurs : Robert Norgrove/ Leo Kehoe & Elizabeth Flynn
Fri : Jimmy Clarke/ James Mooney
Sat : Brian White/ Joe Kane
Next Sun 19 th: 9.00 Pro Populo; 10.30 Bernard McDonagh; 11.30 Jim & Margaret Clarke; 12.30 Helen Wright; 6.30 Bernie Hoare.
May they rest in peace .
Christian Meditation
Takes place this Monday in Council room beginning 8.15pm. All are welcome.
Altar servers
Meet on Tuesday @ 6.45. New servers very welcome.
 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Continues on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.30 – 9pm. Please use the side door near Blackditch Rd.
Weekly read!
“Irish Catholic” & “The Voice” cost €1
Monthly copy of “Alive” & Weekly “Open Door” – available for free.
Baptism meeting
Wednesday meeting in preparation for baptism next Sunday for parents and God parents at 8pm in parish centre.
Novena Of Grace
Advance notice of this. Fr. Jim Moran S.J. will be giving the novena this year. 4 th – 12 th March.
Ash Wednesday
Some people have been asking when does Lent begin. This year Ash Wednesday is the 1 st of March.
Church Shop
Books for all your spiritual needs. 1 st Holy Communion/confirmation and plenty of other items that may be of use in your spiritual needs. Open all morning on Sundays and each morning after 10 Mass.
Divine mercy Conference
The 15th Divine Mercy Conference, "Be it done unto me according to thy Word" takes place on Saturday 18 th & Sunday 19 th February in R.D.S.,Ballsbridge,
Speakers:
Sr. Alicia Zelmanska O.L.M. Head of Spiritual Formation,St.Faustina ’s Congregation
Fr. .Gabriel Harty O.P. Rosary Preacher/Author
Fr . Aidan Troy C.P. Peacemaker in Northern Ireland
Fr. John Harris O.P. Youth 2000
Fr. Cathal Price P.P. Kilbarrack/Foxfield
Tickets: Saturday € 20 Sunday € 15 Weekend € 25
Conference Hours: Saturday 9.00 am -9.00 pm:
Sunday 9.00 am -5.30 pm
Advance booking and enquiries: Tel: 8313119 /8393691/8315647
Thank you for your prayer and support for this great annual event.
Do this in memory
This Sunday at 12.30 Mass. All parents and children preparing for first Holy Communion are invited to attend.
Readers Meeting
All readers are invited to attend Tuesday 21 st February for a meeting and social get together. As was planned to have a POST CHRISTMAS party.
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