Questions People Ask
Q. In simple language, what is meant by transubstantiation?
A. The substance of something is its inner reality underneath the outward features such as appearance or taste (these are called its accidents). Transubstantiation means the changing of this substance or inner reality, although the outward appearances and taste remain unaltered. St Thomas Aquinas described how faith, based on God’s word, recognises the Lord’s presence in the Eucharist:
‘Sight, touch, taste in thee are each deceived,
The ear alone most safely is believed.’
Belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist is not based on scientific analysis but on the words of Jesus:
‘This is my Body, this is my Blood.’
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Parish pilgrimage to Lourdes – Sept 1 – 7
“Padre Pio Group annual pilgrimmage” for 6 nights in Lourdes from Sept 1st – 7th. €699 per person sharing room. Contact Rose O Reilly or Eddie Teeling for more details.
Irish Catholic Newspaper promotion
Copies can be collected from the table at the sacristy door.
Palmerstown festival
There is a variety of events and activities planned to take place during the week Sunday 20th June – Sunday 27th. Everyone is welcome and we’d be delighted to see you there!
Parish Pastoral Council
Again reminding parishioners that a new Parish Pastoral Council needs to be set up in September. Volunteers are invited to come forward to join in the pastoral planning of the parish. For more details contact any of the existing members or parish team.
Eucharistic Congress 2012
As we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, a reminder that this weekend there will be a national collection at all Masses in support of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress.
Luke’s Gospel
June update on the web. See www.yearofevangelisation.ie
St Vincent de Paul – Clothing Appeal
The St. Vincent de Paul (Main branch) haves its annual clothing appeal this weekend. Bags are to be returned on Sunday morning only.
Monday – Bank Holiday
10am Mass only. Family offering count on Tue instead.
Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi Procession takes place after 6.30 Mass on Saturday evening.
Parish trips
To Eddie Stone in Clonfert, Wednesday 30th June. All seats are gone.
To Knock (Overnight) Friday/Saturday 16/17th July. Staying in St. Joseph’s hostel (in grounds of shrine) €75.. includes supper, B&B, lunch plus unlimited tea & biscuits! Donation towards minibus €10. An optional suggestion is to stop in Donamon Castle beyond Roscommon (home of the Divine Word Missionaries & Fr Gerard McCarthy from Ballyfermot) for dinner €15. Suggested Total €100.
For more details contact Rita Long or Fr Joseph Ryan.
Youth Trip to Knock – National Summer festival
takes place from June 25th -27th. The festival will see young people between the ages of 18-35 travel from every Diocese in Ireland to explore, question, ignite and celebrate their faith. View website for full details: http://www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival/
Palmerstown Cemetery Mass
Sunday June 20th @ 3pm. (Father’s Day)
Crosscare
This year marks the 3rd Annual Carers Week: running from 14th – 19th June. As part of this week, we are holding an outing for Male Carers. We have been running a series of workshops for male carers for the last number of weeks, and this will culminate in a trip on Wednesday 16th June. So, if there are any men out there who would like to join us, you are very welcome! Just contact us on 8360011.
There are lots of different events for all carers being held that week, check out www.carersweek.ie or phone Liam on 0872073265
Please pray for those recently deceased
 Frank Kane, Oranmore Rd
Mass Intentions This Week
Sun: (Sat 6.30. Patrick Kearney & Bridget Smith)
9.00 People of the Parish
10.30 Bobby Moorhead
12.00 Noel & Mary Mullen
6.30 Maureen Brunell
Mon: Holy Souls (No evening Mass)
Tue: Free/ Kevin McManus
Wed: Jerry Melsek/ ordination anniversary Mass
Thur: Free/ Elizabeth & Robert Davis
Fri: Free/ Christina Short
Sat: -----/ Annie & James McManus
Sun: 9 Pro Populo; 10.30 Willie Mahady; 12 Elizabeth Murray; 6.30 mary & Tommy Murphy.
 May they rest in peace.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Not on Monday (Bank Holiday) Continues as normal on Wednesday & Friday after 10 Mass until 9pm. Takes in the Prayer (Counsel) room. Entrance through door near car park.
Meditation – John Maine Method
Not on this week because of the Bank holiday.
All Hallow’s College
Conference 7th/8th Aug. Theme “Hail Mary Full of Grace.” A chance to listen and maybe share on faith topics. Lively panel of presenters promised. See notice board for more.
Flood Victims in Poland
The Polish Chaplaincy in Dublin is coordinating relief for the flood victims of Southern Poland. Donations of money, food, clothing and clean supplies. The collection point is at: The Polish Chaplaincy, St. Audoen’s Church. For more information see their website www.polish-chaplaincy.ie
Change in Mass times
Advance reminder that during July & August there will be no evening mass on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday.
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