Bulletin 23-Jan-04 |
Jesus is the Messiah In today's Gospel, Luke tells us of his motivation to write an orderly account âof the events that have taken place among us', namely the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as recorded by eye-witnesses. Luke describes a very significant event, where Jesus reveals that he is fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. In other words, he is the Messiah. We read and hear short excerpts from sacred scripture, the Word of God, at Mass on Sundays. However, we miss a lot of the Good News of Salvation, if we do not read the whole story in the Bible; particularly the New Testament. If you want a less stressful life, in this hostile age of consumerism, read fewer newspapers, watch less television and begin to read the Bible. Perhaps John's Gospel for a start. The Good News about the love of Jesus will revive you. Community Activities St Mary's Youth & Community Centre: Tues Youth Club (10-12yrs) 5-7pm, post primary club 7-9pm; Thurs Youth Club (7-9yrs) 5-7pm, post primary 7-9pm. Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm; 6.00-10.00pm. New Ministers of the Word (Readers) Wanted: If you wish to volunteer as reader at a weekend Mass, please leave name, address and phone no to Parochial House or Sacristy. Ministry Night for Ministers of the Word, Family Mass Team & Church Environment Group Monday 26th, 8pm, Day Chapel. Second night for Ministers of the Eucharist to be held Monday 9th Feb, 8pm, Day Chapel. Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers Saturday 7th Feb at 8.30pm Candlelight Mass. Following Christ Today - commences Tuesday 27th at 8.00pm in the Day Chapel, with Methodist Minister Rev Noel Fallows, Mountmellick on "Working with Asylum Seekers". Praying with Scriptures (Lectio Divina) will not be held for the next five weeks due to ecumenical talks in Day Chapel. Regular attenders are encouraged to attend these talks. Praying with Scriptures will resume 2nd March as part of Lenten preparation. Hospitality Group looking for volunteers to help out on different occasions in Day Chapel. If interested, please ph Noreen 22042. Changes in Funeral Policy: From this month on, we will no longer have funeral Masses at the regular Sunday Mass times. This is to ensure that the funeral liturgy is more fully focussed on the deceased and the bereaved. Parish Welcome & Information Booklet: Teams of two people will be visiting new homes to distribute the booklet during Lent. If you are interested in helping, please leave your name at the Parochial House. A further meeting will be on Friday 13 Feb at 8.00pm in the Parochial House. Confirmation Faith Friends: Adult leaders wanted for March. Forms available from Parochial House or Sacristy. Mass Intention:Mon 26: 7.45 Paddy Cunningham & Michael Egan, Clara Bridge. 10.00 Albert Sweeting, Ashleigh Court. Tues 27: 10.00 Larry Looram, High St. Next Shared Mass Sat 21st Feb, 10am. If you would like support in your grieving, now or in the future, please ring 26604. Baptisms: Welcome to the parish community Annabelle Therese Scott Quinn, 3 Chancery Park Close; Mary Ann Ward, Kilcruttin. The pre-Baptism meetings for February are on Wednesday 28th Jan & Wednesday 18th Feb at 8.30pm in the Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised in February must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details. Weddings: Congratulations to Ida Currams & John Foley; Rita Scully & Paul Fallon; Alice Keenahan & Alo Keeley; Andrea Kenny & Salvatore Valvo; Aisling O'Keeffe & Sam Deverall; Catherine Power & Patrick McDonagh; Mary Carroll & Kieran Kelly; Carol Grennan & Donal McGrath; Mary Gallagher & Stuart Smith; Sandra Walsh & Fergus Dunne. Collections: Plate: Tullamore â¬4261; Durrow â¬241. Envelopes: â¬4977. 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. Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd Aug â96 A good argument has no need of a loud voice.
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