Gathering / Baptismal Area
Thanks to the many people who expressed their delight and approval for the work. It has been great too to see many blessing themselves from the Baptismal Font.
We look forward to the seating for the Baptismal Area and also the Memorial Board for our loved ones who have died. They are promised for the end of September.
Painters
Well done, lads, on the fabulous job on the railings. I shudder to think what it would have cost if we had employed someone. Well done too on the lovely job non the church doors.
I believe you are now going to work on our shrine area!
September
It’s time to begin again with the schools opening – we look forward to our choirs resuming to add so much to our Eucharistic celebrations.
Irish Mass: As promised it will resume next Sunday, 2nd September at 9 am.
Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick: Sunday 23rd September at 10.30 am
Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Centre
Wedding Anniversary Mass:
Sunday 14th October at 10.30 am
We invite all couples celebrating their 60th, 50th, 40th or 25th Wedding anniversary during 2012 to join us for this special Mass and reception after in the Parish Centre
Sacrament of Baptism
Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Ava McDonald, 77 Conquer Hill Road
Milo Eyre Jonathan Kelly, Park Lawn
Mass for the Sick
Every Monday the 10am Mass is offered for those people who are sick or in distress and whose names are entered in our special book.
This book is then brought to the Altar as part of the Offertory Procession.
The book, and accompanying Prayer cards, are available on the Offerings table at Weekend Mass times and on Monday mornings.
Prayer for Older People
Take my hand, O Blessed Mother, hold it firmly lest I fall,
For I’m nervous when I’m walking so today I humbly call.
Guide me over every crossing, watch me while I’m on the stairs,
Help me in my undertakings, lessen many of my cares.
And when evening comes upon me, and I fear to be alone,
Once again, O Blessed Mother, take my hand and lead me home.
Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th Aug
Sat 6.00 Con Sheehan, (3rdA)
NO 9 am Mass
10.30 Barney McGrath (6thA)
12 pm ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD
6.00 pm Eileen Kennedy, (MM)
Mon 10am MASS FOR THE SICK
Tues. 10am
Wed. 10am Pascal O’Neill (A)
Thurs. 10am
Fri. 10am Catherine & Jackie Malone (A)
Sat 10.30
Sunday 2nd September
Sat 6.00 Eileen McGrane, (1stA)
Sun 9 am
10.30 Paddy Jennings (A)
12 pm Edward & Florrie Barry (A)
6.00 pm Kieran Sweeney, (4thA)
Suicide Awareness Week 10th–17th Sept
Pieta House, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Phone 01-6010000, www.pieta.ie
Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-harm & Suicide, seeks to create awareness of the unique service they provide, and of the need to support those in crisis, with their accessible counseling service which is free of charge.
They also need to raise much needed funds to continue to give this support.
Pieta House Ladies Night out –
5th October in the Lucan Spa Hotel. Tickets available on 01-6282111
Reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Lord, You alone have the words of eternal life.” So answered Peter. The words of Jesus truly brought life to people.
“Go in peace, your sins are forgiven.” With these words he set sinners free.
“Fear not, it is I.” With these words he calmed the fears of his apostles when they thought they were lost.
“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” With these words he challenged Peter to try again after a long night of failure.
“This day you will be with me in Paradise.” With these words he brought light into the dark world of a condemned man.
Jesus truly had the words of life. Yet many of his followers refused to believe in him and left him.
We live in a world that is full of contradictory voices and false prophets. May we not be led astray.
Jesus alone can give us eternal life if, like Peter, we stay with him even when many forsake him.
Flor McCarthy SDB
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