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5th July 2009 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Assumption, The HeathAssumption, The HeathAssumption, The HeathAssumption, The Heath
Scoil Bhrid, Knockmay Saturday: 6:15pm
Parish Church Saturday: 7:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am
10:00am, 11:15am &
12:30pm
Daily Mass Parish Church
7.30am & 10am Parish Radio 106.5fm
Parish Office Tel: 8621142
Priests of the Parish
Msgr. John Byrne P.P.
057 8692153
Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick C.C.
057 8621671
Fr. Joe O’Neill C.C.
057 8661139
Fr. Kevin Walsh C.C.
057 8661605
Fr. Peter Uzochukwu
057 8622301
Priest on Duty
057 8621364
Holy Cross, RatheniskaHoly Cross, RatheniskaHoly Cross, RatheniskaHoly Cross, Ratheniska
Sunday 10am
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday Masses St. Peter & Paul’s Church
Portlaoise Parish
www.portlaoiseparish.ie
CONFESSIONS After 10am and 7.30pm
Masses on Saturdays.
Closed Minds Hands up …. did your older brothers and
sisters try to teach you things as a child
only to be met with protests, scoffs and
yawns? It was only when your parents
stepped in and paid up front for an
expensive tutor that you would finally sit
up and pay attention. It seems that we
disregard as unimportant what is right
under our noses. The next-door neighbour
might speak words of great wisdom to us
over the garden fence, but unless the
same words were boomed at us from a
cloud or a mountaintop we would barely
heed them. The old adage that ‘familiarity
breeds contempt’ is certainly a true one.
When Jesus returned to his hometown to
preach, he was treated with similar disregard. When the Nazarenes
heard him speaking they could not take him seriously because they
could remember all too well his humble origins. Wasn’t he just a
carpenter … Mary’s son? They closed their minds against Jesus, and
because their minds were closed, Jesus could not work any great deed
that day. Of course, there is more to this story than Jesus being rejected
in his hometown. This is a story about how we too can ignore or reject
God. This is a story about the stumbling blocks we encounter in our
faith. Perhaps our pet stumbling block might be our unwillingness to
listen to others in the belief that we know best. Our stumbling block
might be a reluctance to ask for help, fearing that this might be a sign of
weakness. Our stumbling block might be the inability to recognise the
voice of God in our day-to-day surroundings. Could God be talking to us
through a partner, through our children, parents or friends?
Where will the next prophet come from, the other side of the
globe or the other side of the street? The trick is, not to rule
anything out. God is less likely to work wonders in a closed mind.
Jesus people What commandments are we to obey? Not just the Ten Commandments, which are not strictly speaking from Jesus, but much more the calls and challenges of Jesus in the Gospel: - To be a people which constantly studies and tries to understand and appropriate more deeply the Word of God, especially in the New Testament. It was only after they understood the Scriptures that the disciples were able to understand what the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus really meant. - To love all people unconditionally, including enemies and those who hate and harm us. To love them is to wish that God's love may penetrate their hardened hearts.
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Months Mind Mass for Tim Fahey, Cherrygarth
will be celebrated in the Parish Church on Saturday
11th July at 7:30pm.
Portlaoise Parish Lourdes Invalid Committee
would like to bring to your attention that tickets for
our upcoming Pilgrimage will be distributed in the
Parish Centre at 7:30pm sharp on the 8th July.
Also a box will be placed in the Parish Centre from
the 6th – 13th July for anyone wishing to have a
petition brought to Lourdes. The petition will be
taken by a member of the Committee unopened and
placed at the Shrine of Our Lady. (Please do not
enclose donations with your petition; donations may
be given to any committee member if desired).
Monday 6th Monday 6th Monday 6th Monday 6th 09.30 – 16.30 Laois Support against Domestic Violence
09.30 – 15.30 Wheelchair Association
09.30 – 14.30 Teacher Training
10.00 – 13.00 Accord 057-8661581
17.30 – 20.00 Counselling
18.30 – 21.00 Hatha Yoga
19.00 – 21.00 Laois County Childcare
20.00 – 22.00 Irish Foster Association
19.30 – 22.00 Aware
Tuesday 7thTuesday 7thTuesday 7thTuesday 7th 09.30 – 16.30 Laois Support against Domestic Violence
09.30 – 17.00 Wheelchair Association
09.30 – 14.30 Teacher Training
10.00 – 13.00 Accord 057-8661581
16.00 – 20.00 Counselling
19.00 – 22.00 Laois County Childcare
19.30 – 22.00 Kenpo Karate
20.00 – 21.00 Franciscans Lourdes Pilgrimage
Wednesday 8thWednesday 8thWednesday 8thWednesday 8th
09.30 – 16.30 Laois Support against Domestic Violence
09.30 – 14.00 Weightwatchers
10.00 – 11.00 Secretarial Services (by apt) 086-7363928
10.00 – 11.00 Laois County Council
10.00 – 13.00 Accord 057-8661581
14.00 – 15.00 Counselling
16.00 – 20.00 Counselling
18.00 – 20.00 Pilates 086-1779897
19.00 – 22.00 Laois County Childcare
20.00 – 21.30 Legion of Mary
Thursday 9thThursday 9thThursday 9thThursday 9th 09.00 – 16.30 Laois Support against Domestic Violence
09.00 – 16.00 Citizen Information
10.00 – 13.00 Accord 057-8661581
10.30 – 13.00 Rowanberry Day Services
10.00 – 14.00 Parent Craft
18.30 – 19.30 Easi Slim 087-7971903
19.00 – 20.00 P.O.P.P.A.
19.00 – 21.30 Kenpo Karate
Friday 10th Friday 10th Friday 10th Friday 10th 09.30 – 16.30 Laois Support against Domestic Violence
10.00 – 13.00 Accord 057-8661581
17.30 – 20.30 Gabriel Lynam
Saturday 11thSaturday 11thSaturday 11thSaturday 11th 09.30 – 13.30 Le Cheile
Sunday 12th Sunday 12th Sunday 12th Sunday 12th 10.30 – 13.00 Karate
Weekly ActivitiesWeekly ActivitiesWeekly ActivitiesWeekly Activities TimeTimeTimeTime GroupGroupGroupGroup Tel NoTel NoTel NoTel No
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3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on 10th, 11th and 12th July:
Bus Fare includes boat €100. Bus leaves Portlaoise 7:00am,
Mountmellick 7:10am, Tullamore 7:30am, Kilbeggan 7:45am,
Moate 8:05am and Athlone 8:35am. Book your seats now. Call
(057) 8621291 / 086 - 3344722.
Two priests died at the same time and met Saint Peter at the
Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, “I’d like to let you guys in now,
but our computer’s down. You’ll have to go back to Earth for
about a week, but you can’t go back as priests. What’ll it be?”
The first priest says, “I’ve always wanted to be an eagle,
soaring above the Rocky Mountains.” “So be it,” says St.
Peter, and off flies the first priest. The second priest mulls this
over for a moment and asks, “Will any of this week ‘count’,
St. Peter?” “No, I told you the computer’s down. There’s no
way we can keep track of what you’re doing.” “In that case,”
says the second priest, “I’ve always wanted to be a stud.” “So
be it” says St. Peter, and the second priest disappears. A week
goes by, the computer is fixed, and the Lord tells St. Peter
to recall the two priests. “Will
you have any trouble locating them?”
He asks. “The first one should be
easy,” says St. Peter. “He’s
somewhere over the Rockies, flying
with the eagles. But the second one
could prove to be more difficult.”
“Why?” asked the Lord. “He’s on a
snow ty
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Portlaoise Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
CHANGE OF DATE!!
Departs Sunday 23rd August from Shannon
for 7 nights, returning Sun. 30th August.
Spiritual Director - Fr. Peter Uzochukwu.
Contact Paul Dooley on 087 - 9832826 /
Gerry Murphy on (057) 8660053 / Anthony on
(057) 8621227 or John 087 - 1254841.
Early booking discount of €30 applies for all
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Would you like to do something for Our Lady? Join the Legion of Mary. Weekly meetings in the Prayer Room every Wednesday at 8pm. Works include home to home visitation, hospital visitation, sale of Catholic papers, any other contact - work to spread the faith. For further details contact the Prayer Room on any Wednesday night at 8:00pm or phone 086 - 1513515. The Sue Ryder Shop always welcome donations of ladies & gents good quality clothing, shoes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, gift sets, household appliances, unwanted presents, curtains, bed linen, blankets, furniture etc. Queries to Marguerite @ (057) 8672506. Alateen: If you are a teenager and your Mum or Dad has a drinking problem, you can see what it’s doing to them. But can you see what it’s doing to you? For Information on your local meeting, Contact: Jacinta on 087 - 2929315 or (057) 8663013. S.O.S., S.O.S, S.O.S,: “Share our Story”, Can we Help You? Parents supporting Parents, why: to provide support for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other related challenging behaviours. Contact: 086-2037713. Pro-Bono Life Coach Available: Free 1 hour sessions. Discover through Communication the life you can have and what process to take to get that life. Contact: Anthony Collins on 087 - 2473808. Soccer Coach Required for a newly established male adult team in Portlaoise. Contact: Fr. Peter c/o Gerard on 087 - 2476315. Polish Au Pair working in Portlaoise Area would like to meet with other Polish Au Pairs, Contact: 087-2493722. Stammering Support – Midlands S e l f -h e lp Group fo r Adu l t s who stammer, meets 1st Thursday of every month in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore at 8pm. All are very welcome to attend. Irish Stammering Association, 01-8724405, www.stammeringireland.ie. Laois County Childcare Committee Family Day: Sunday 12th July from 2pm - 5pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Portlaoise. Admission Free including party bag for children. Events include Jecca the Clown, Magic and Puppet Show, Face Painting, Indian Henna Painting, Balloon Modelling and much more. For over 10’s. For Further Information or an Application Form, Please Contact L.C.C.C. on (057) 8661029. Kilminchy Tennis Club Notes: An 8 week Coaching Programme commenced on the 4th of July. It is open to Juniors and Seniors. New Players are welcome to join at any stage. A Junior Tennis Session will be held every Wednesday from 2pm - 5:30pm commencing on the 8th July. Senior Club Night is every Thursday from 7:00pm.
Accord Marriage & Relationship Counselling, Parish Centre, Portlaoise: Offers Marriage and Relationship Counselling in a Safe, Professional & Confidential way, facilitating Couples and Individuals to Explore, Reflect, and Resolve difficulties in their Marriages and Relationships. For Appointment, Contact: (057) 8661581. AWARE: Need help for Depression? Weekly Aware Meetings are held in the Parish Centre, St Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Monday’s at 8pm. Contact: (059) 8625898. Laois Support Services against Domestic Abuse: Office based in Parish Centre. Confidential Helpline No: Office: 057 - 8671100 / 086-2686807. Op Hrs: Monday - Friday from 9.30am - 4:00pm. Amen: Support Service for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse. Weekly Support Group Meetings – Tuesday Night 8pm - 10pm. Contact 046-9023718 for information. Al - Anon Meeting: Tuesday Night @ 8pm in Mount St Anne’s to help people affected by alcoholism. All Welcome to Attend. Counselling Service: Strictly confidential - low self esteem, anxiety, emotional distress, loss / bereavement. Contact Edel on 086 - 1241297. La Leche League Monthly Meeting takes place in the Parish Centre at 10:00am on the 1st Tuesday of every month. All are Welcome to attend. Gorta, 5 Kelton House, Portlaoise: Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated: Ladies, Mens and Children’s Clothing, Books, Curtains Bed Linen, Shoes, Ornaments, Gift Sets and small Furniture. All items must be clean and in good condition. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Contact Liz (057) 8622966. Shine: Formerly Schizophrenia Ireland. Supporting people affected by mental ill health, 10 Patrick St. Tullamore, Offaly, (057) 9323111 / Information Helpline - 1890 621 631. Grow Community Mental Health Support Group meets every Wed. at 7:30pm in the Community Mental Health Centre, Bridge St. Portlaoise. If you are suffering from Depression, Shyness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, then why not come along. Contact: John at 086 - 8033126. The “Grow Conference Promoting Positive Mental Health in Young Adults” will be held in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Wednesday 24th June. Contact: (057) 9351124. Laois County Childcare Committee Free Pre-school Year (ECCE scheme): Childcare Services / Potential Services wishing to participate in the free pre-school year must submit their completed application forms to L.C.C.C. before Tuesday 7th July. For further information or an application form please contact L.C.CC. on (057) 8661029.
50+ Active Age Group:
Programme for July & August ’09 Wed. 15th July: A Trip to the Slieve
Blooms with a Picnic and Music
Session in the Poet’s Cottage. Bus
leaves the Parish Centre at 2:00pm.
Wed. 19th August: We travel to
Dublin for a Boat Trip on the River
Liffey and a visit to Dalkey Castle. Bus
leaves the Parish Centre at 9am sharp.
Some seats are still available on our
Trip to Devon and Cornwall from
27th September to 4th October,
details available from (057) 8621754 or
at our meetings in the Parish
Centre on the Wednesdays from
3pm - 5pm prior to the 24th June.
Parents Together: Parent & Toddler
Group takes place every Wednesday in
the Methodist Church, Railway St.,
Portlaoise. Free of Charge!! Contact:
Lisa on 085 - 7620874.
Laois Talking Newspaper is a free
90-minute audio cassette tape
recording of local news, features,
entertainment and sports produced
every week. With readings from The
Leinster Express and The Nationalist,
the Talking Newspaper is free to
anyone with a disability or infirmity
which prevents them from reading the
printed word. Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Contact us through Portlaoise Support
Group, Old Parochial House, Dublin
Road, Portlaoise or call Suzanne on
(057) 8661754 or you can e-mail:
Cura: A voluntary Organisation which
offers support and help to those who are
faced with a crisis pregnancy. There are
16 Centres around the country. Contact
1850 - 622626 for your nearest .
Céilí: every Monday night in the
community centre Ballyfin at 8:30pm.
Music by Danny Webster. All are
welcome to come along and enjoy great
music, friendship and gentle exercise.
Dance and smile your way through
the recession for €8. For further
details, contact: Maureen Culleton on
(057) 8755249.
FETAC Level 5 Special Needs:
Heal th Care and Ch i ld Care
Programmes booking now for
September. Also a range of other
programmes at FETAC level 3, 4, 5
& 6. Substantial Fee Assistance may be
available if you are on a Social Welfare
Payment or have been recently made
redundant. Call Vision Training on
059 - 9142208 or 086 - 1704157 for
further details.
Small Notices €6 - 20/25 Words
Ardara Hillwalking: For all walks wear waterproof hillwalking footwear. New members welcome. The variety of July Walks: Sunday 5th. 'B' grade (6mls / 4hrs) " Two Rivers walk". Meeting at Clonaslee Community Centre at 1.30pm. For details, contact John on 086 - 2405187. Sunday 19th 'A' grade (10mls / 6Hrs) "Pot Luck". Meeting in Glenbarrow car park at noon. Contact Paul on 087 - 2545805. Sunday 26th. 'B' grade (13mls / 6hrs) Victory Lock / Shannon walk. Bus from Cadamstown at 11am. Also on Sunday 26th 'C' grade walk, for details contact Eddie on 087 - 9240652. Visit the website, www.ardarahillwalking.com for the 2009 calendar of walks.
Wanted: Hardwood Door and Frame, 7ft x 3ft, will pay cash and collect, Contact: 085 - 1452208. E.B.T. (Employer Based Training) Programme Portlaoise: Are you unemployed due to Accident, Illness or Disability? Are you in receipt of Disability Allowance, Illness Benefit / Invalidity Pension? Are you interested in returning to work? If so, you could be entitled to FAS funded training and we may be able to help. For further information on this programme please contact: Peter McDermott, National Learning Network, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise on (057) 8621263 or e-mail: [email protected]
For Sale: Good Quality Turf. Contact:
087 - 6371937. For Sale: ‘06 Ford Galaxy, €15,950, Lawnmower €50, Fridge Freezer €70, Trailer, Turf and Fire Wood, Contact: 087 - 2847923. For Sale: 4 x 4 Bales of Hay. Contact: 087 - 9543737. For Sale: Twin Axle Trailer 8’ x 4’ with Creels. Contact: (057) 8622582 / 086 - 8437935. For Sale: Daewoo Lanos, immaculate condition, 66, 000 miles. NCT 02/2010, Turquoise in colour, €1,200, Contact: 083 - 3018364. For Sale: Plot of Good Quality Turf, Contact: 087 - 2682206. For Sale: Miniature Jack Russell Pup, Brown & White, both parents can be seen, €200, Contact: 087 - 2601506 / 087 - 7959172. For Sale: Top Quality Black Turf from Ferbane, now ready for delivery, place your order. Lorry Loads (10-11 Tons), €80 per ton delivered, bags also available, Contact Mick 087 - 4183655. For Sale: Gas Cooker €80, Washing Machine €80, Fridge €50, Freezer €40, Table & 4 Chairs €20, Chest of Drawers €25, Single Pine Bed €100, Couch €20, 2 Wardrobes €10 each or €375 for the lot. Contact: 087 - 0691256. For Sale: Swimming Pool, 15 x 36, €150 o.n.o., Contact: 086 - 3414755. For Sale: Quinny Buzz 3 in 1 Travel System, includes Maxi Cosi Baby Car Seat, Quinny Buzz Dream Carry Cot / Pram inc. cover, rain cover & insect net, also Pushchair with rain cover and matching foot muff & Quinny changing bag, €350, excellent condition, also Cream Mamas & Papas Moses Basket with matching duvet & wooden stand, bought new and only used for 6 weeks, €75 for both, Contact: 085 - 1500003.
Breast Check is a free health service funded by the Government which offers women aged 50-64 years a free breast x-ray (mammogram) every 2 years. From mid July until the end of 2009, Breast Check will be inviting women living in Co. Laois for their free mammograms. Breast Check urges all invited women to make time to attend their appointment. A Breast Check x-ray is a simple procedure that takes approximately half an hour. The aim of Breast Check is to reduce deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage. If you are a woman aged 50-64 years living in Co. Laois, you will be sent a letter in the coming months inviting you for your Breast Check appointment on a particular date and time. If the date or time doesn’t suit it can be changed by calling the number on the letter. To make sure you receive your appointment letter, check you are on the Breast Check register by calling Free phone 1800-45-45-55 or by checking online at www.breastcheck.ie. Women from Co. Laois will be invited to the Breast Check Mobile unit in the new location of the Cuisle Centre, Block Road, Portlaoise for their mammograms. Abbeyleix Tennis Club Notes: Juveniles Saturday Morning Tennis has now commenced: 10am - 11am First and Second Class students, 10:30 - 11:30am Third and Fourth Class Students, 11:30am - 1pm Fifth and Sixth Class Students. New members welcome, please call Saturday Morning between 10am - 1pm. Shreddies Parks Tennis Summer Camp for 6 - 17 year olds will take place from the 13th - 17th July and the cost is €25 per child with discounts for additional children in the same family. Application forms are available in the clubhouse or through Laois County Council Sports Section. This camp is open to non members. Junior Tennis for Secondary School Children is now taking place on Friday nights from 7:30pm. Abbeyleix Tennis Club Centenary Year: Celebrations to be held over the August Bank Holiday, details will be available closer to the event. Old Rackets: If anyone has any old rackets they are no longer using the club would appreciate them, they can be dropped in on Saturday Mornings between 11am - 1pm. Dickie McDonald Perpetual Cup: This competition is open to adults and will run on Sunday 19th July 2009 from 1:30 pm. It is a competition and you can pick your partner. Entry fee is €25 for a team of two. Entry forms are available from the clubhouse. Summer Camp with Coach Bryan Stewart for 5 - 13 year olds will take place from 6th - 10th July. The cost is €55 per child and application forms are available in the Clubhouse or visit www.abbeyleixtennis.com. Laois League - Best wishes to all teams now competing in the Laois League.
Hypnosis . Time for Change? Stop Smoking easily ( with no weight gain), Weight loss, Phobia Control, Freedom from Addiction, Asthma Control, Medical Hypnosis, Contact David (D.H.P . adv.M. I .C .H.P . ) , Kilminchy, Portlaoise, 087-6985816. Your Hats Desire: Forest Park Portlaoise. Contact Anne-Marie for an Appointment on 087 - 9734566 or e-mail [email protected]. http:/ /yourhatsdesi re. terapad.com. Selection of Hats, Feathers and Head Pieces. Gardener Available: Lawns Cut, Flowers sown, all aspects of Gardening catered for. Contact Michael on 089 - 4118291. Science Grinds Available for Junior and Leaving Certificate. Contact: 087 - 7992397. House to Rent: 3-Bed House to rent in Rossvale Portlaoise, recently decorated, €600 per month, social security accepted. Contact: 087 - 9709881. Professional Secretarial Service: Our Aim is to meet and please the standards required by our clients, we aim to provide a professional transcription service to all types of industries from small to large businesses. We provide an efficient and quality service at very competitive rates - Curriculum Vitaes, Cover Letter for Job Applications, Proof Reading, E-mail Correspondence, Lectures / Medical / Surveyors Reports, Projects, Theses, Binding, Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating etc. Strictly Confidential Service Guaranteed. Also Interview Tuition Available, for one to one appointments in the Parish Centre, Please Contact me directly on 086 - 7363928. Mount St. Anne’s, Killenard, Portarlington - Sunday Lunch: Served 12:30pm - 2pm, 3 or 4 Course Menu available. For Reservations, Contact: (057) 8626153.
For Sale:
Brown Stanley
Cooker, Immaculate
Condition,
Contact:
086 - 6694890
Portlaoise Library New Opening Hours: Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Wednesday: 10:00am - 7:30pm.
Thursday: 10:00am - 7:30pm. Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm.
St. Vincent de Paul (057) 8660486 1 Dublin Road
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Pride of Place
All Ireland Winner
2008
Manager Declan Kelly 057 8621142 Parish Office At The Parish Centre Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm Parish Secretary Michelle Bartley Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm
Receptionist Mary Bowe
Mon - Thurs 1pm - 5pm
Ph: 057 8621142 Fax. 057 8660260
Accounts Michelle Conroy 057 8621142
Caretaker Danny Marum 6pm to 10pm
Parish Catechist Margaret Dooley 057 8621142
Sacristan Martin O’Neill 057 8692151
(The phone in the sacristy is attended prior to Mass times)
Secretary Julie Conroy Office Hours
Monday to Thursday 11am to 5pm
057 8692154 Advertising Deadline
Tuesday 5pm [email protected]
Now available online at www.portlaoiseparish.ie
Parish Shop Nicholas & Maureen Keary
Religious Goods, Books
and gifts items
Internet Café Internet Café Internet Café Internet Café in the foyer of the in the foyer of the in the foyer of the in the foyer of the
Parish Centre. Very reasonable rates.Parish Centre. Very reasonable rates.Parish Centre. Very reasonable rates.Parish Centre. Very reasonable rates.
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Offertory Collection €3,175.00 Development Collection €3,775.00 €6,950.00
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FailteFailteFailteFailte We welcomed the following into the Christian Community through the
Sacrament of Baptism:
Molly Barbara Carroll, Liogard
Jessie Marie Carroll, Borris Little
Bereavement Support GroupBereavement Support GroupBereavement Support GroupBereavement Support Group To make an appointment to
speak with a member of the
Bereavement Support Group,
please contact the Parish
Centre: Tel: (057) 8621142
(office hours)
Confidentiality Guaranteed. Confidentiality Guaranteed. Confidentiality Guaranteed. Confidentiality Guaranteed.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY - PARISH CHURCH
7:30pm Richard Duff, John Kelly, Jennifer Maher, John Meehan, Beladd;
Kathleen Scully & Maura O’Brien. 8:30am
Phil McCormack, Frank O’Reilly & Pauline O’Sullivan.
10:00am Breda O’Farrell, Anna Rochford, Mary Ruddy, Ann Fitzsimons &
Kieran Parnell. 11:15am
Theresa Conroy, Betty Whelan, Maura O’Brien, Marie Watters,
Kathleen Whelan & Kathleen Flynn. 12:30pm
Marie Reilly, Breda Cooley, Bryan Holland, John Brennan, Jean Delaney & Mary Bowe.
READERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY - PARISH CHURCH
7:30pm Mark Delaney & Nicholas Keary.
8:30am Teresa Conroy & Margaret Hyland.
10:00am PJ Phelan & Katrina Sanchez.
11:15am Sr Áine & Cliodhna Collins.
12:30pm Susan Cashen & Declan Cashen.
COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF
JULY - PARISH CHURCH 7:30pm
Stephen Dwane & James Buggy. 8:30am
Danny Marum & Jimmy Hyland. 10:00am
Tommy Hilliard & John Costello. 11:15am
Tom Timmons & Martin O’Neill. 12:30pm
Bill Kelly & Sean Fitzpatrick.
Pope Benedict's Prayer Intention for
July 2009 The Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity and home to some of the world's most ancient Christian denominations.
But Christian communities across the region are declining in numbers because of a combination of low birth rates, emigration and, in some places, persecution. Christians find themselves in a minority, and as such, can face discrimination. They can also struggle to maintain their identity as part of an overwhelmingly Muslim population group. This month we are invited to join in Pope Benedict's prayer intention, "...That the Christians of the Middle East may live their faith in full freedom and be an instrument of peace and reconciliation."
Sing Joyfully to the Lord,Sing Joyfully to the Lord,Sing Joyfully to the Lord,Sing Joyfully to the Lord, You righteous;You righteous;You righteous;You righteous; It is fitting for theIt is fitting for theIt is fitting for theIt is fitting for the Upright to praiseUpright to praiseUpright to praiseUpright to praise Him.Him.Him.Him.
Book of Psalms 33:1Book of Psalms 33:1Book of Psalms 33:1Book of Psalms 33:1
Thought for Today! There is but one time to do a thing and that is the first!
