"GO, AND DO THE SAME YOURSELF"
The Priests and Levites kept the law and practised their religion, but hadn't compassion.
The "unorthodox, wrong-side-of-town" man from Samaria did.
So, do as he did, Jesus tells us - but when do we get this compassion?
The personal involvement and self-giving entailed is usually only learned through suffering and prayer: two tools which prise open our selfish hearts to genuine compassion for the "other" - be it neighbour, enemy or friend.
Mass Intentions: Sun 18: 8.30 Deevy Family, Kilbride St. 10.00 Robert & Christina McNair. 11.30 Vera Nolan, Parnell St. 1st Ann. 1.00 O.N.E.
Mon 19: 10.00 Mary & Thomas Bracken, Slate House, Arden. Tues 20: 10.00 Ina Wrafter. Wed 21: 7.45 Bridie & Timothy O'Reilly, Clara Rd. 10.00 Jimmy Connolly, 45 Marian Place. Thurs 22: 7.45 Thomas Egan, Daingean Rd; Mary Vickers, Park Ave. 10.00 Margaret O'Brien, Ballykilmurray. Fri 23: 7.45 Joe, Brigid, Jane & Harry Higgins, Chapel St. 10.00 John, Susan, Thomas & Brigid Keeney, Coolnahiley. Sat 24: 7.45 Willie Duffy, Healy St. 10.00 John & Elizabeth Hensey, 23 Clontarf Rd. 7.00 Harold Tilley, 117 O'Molloy St. Mon Mem. 8.30 Michael Dowling. Mon Mem. Sun 25: 8.30 Con Leavy, Ballyduff. 10.00 Edward Carroll. 11.30 Robert Brophy, Thornsberry Est. 1st Ann.
Durrow: Sun 18 Josephine & Thomas Quinn, Coleraine. Sun 25: Tom Bracken, Frevenagh.
Shared Mass Sat 17th 10am: Michael McNamara, Pearse Park; Mary Nihill, Thornsberry Est; Michael Malone; Edward Lyam & Family, Marian Plc; Arthur Hanlon, Cappincur; Ellen Hackett, Glendaniel; Robert & Mary Westman, Park Ave; Christo & Esther Pender, O'Molloy St; James & Marina Hogan & Family, Clontarf Rd; Craven Family, Kildangan; Elizabeth, John, Larry & Sean Dunne; Fox Family & Michael Nolan, Clonminch; Patricia McLoughlin, Clontarf Rd; Edward, Margaret, Liam & Fintan Fox, Kilmurry; decd members Tycoo (Sherwood Medical); Thomas & Annie Fox, Clonminch.
Deaths:
If you would like support in your grieving, please ring 26604.
Baptisms: Welcome to the parish community James Andrew Martin, Derrygolan; Simeon Morris McGrath, 19 Cahir Mor; Sarah Jane Nicole O'Meara, 257 Arden View; Louise Maud Eriksson, Knockowen Rd.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Collections:
Thank you.
Sunday Mass Times: Vigil: 7.00pm & 8.30pm. Sun: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm. Durrow: 11.30am. Confessions: Saturdays 12-1pm;3-4pm; 6.30-7pm; 7.45-8.15pm. Eve Holydays 6.30-7pm. Eve 1st Fridays 12-1pm; 7.30-8pm.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd Aug â96
Community Activities
St Mary's Youth & Community Centre: No clubs this week. Legion of Mary: Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd, Rosary in church Mon-Fri, 7.30pm - Adoration Mon Day Chapel. New members welcome to mixed Praesidium - meets Tues 7pm. Ph 21313. Padre Pio Group: Mass Tues 20, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome. Life Pregnancy Care Service: Monthly meeting Wed 21, 8pm, 7B Cormac St. New members welcome. Curate's Diary: Now available Byrnes Henry St, Fox's Kilbride St & hospital shop. Lourdes: Pilgrimage 18-23 Aug. Ph Kilbride travel 51309. Medjugorje: Pilgrimage 4-11 Oct. Ph Anne51090/085-7236680. Found: Large bunch keys, Charleville Rd. Ph 22710. Cool Digi Idol Summer Camps
Offaly's 'Digital Youth' and 'Idol Teens' The search is on for Summer camp training for 12-18 year olds in Music Technology, Youth Drama and Film/Digital Technology in various locations throughout Offaly For more information or an application form please contact the Offaly leader + Company, Harbour Street Tullamore. Telephone 0506 -25850
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Support Services
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-10.00pm. ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm, 41831; Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness Helpline 1890621631 Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions for family members or friends - if interested ph Rita 086-8157320; CIC Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm, 2-4pm, Sat 10-12 ,52204; Epiplepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631; AA Mon, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm; Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St. 01-8732699; Vincent De Paul 22072; Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Drop in centre 12 Henry St, Mon/Wed/Fri 10.30am-12.30pm 28268y Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232; Women in Crisis Ozanam House, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886; Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 51124; Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302; Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Education Resource Centre Hospital. 0502-24317; Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-12 only; Anew - support group for women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743 Mabs: Free and confidental, phone 23211 Meditation: Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm.
Pregnant, Worried ? Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac Street Tullamore Drop in every Saturday 12-3pm 0506-41110 or 1850 281281 9am to 9pm every day for the price of a local call more details
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