PARISH OF KILMACUD 25th December 2016

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Feast of Christ the King

WWW.KILMACUDPARISH.COM Christmas Day

Mass Intentions 31

st December & 1

st January

Sat. 6.00 p.m Deceased members of Pinto Family(A)

Deceased members of Miranda Family

(A)

Teddy (Edward) Owens (A)

Cecil & Anne Williams (A)

Sunday

10 a.m. Michael J & Rose Lynch (A)

James & Annie Smith (A)

Donal O’Doherty (A)

11.30 a.m. Joan Miller (A)

Sheelagh Cadden (A)

Brendan Kelly (A)

Michael & Bridget Whelan (A)

Harry & Brid Griffith (A)

Parish Lotto Jackpot of €7,000

Winning numbers for Draw on 17th December were:

First Jackpot: 9,15,16,20 Second Jackpot: 2,13,22,25

Clarkes won the Sellers’ Prize, and there were the usual Consolation Prizes. Two draws on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Parish

Centre. Tickets available at usual outlets at €2 each.

Next Parish Lotto is Saturday 7th January 2017.

Sincere sympathies to the family, neighbours and friends of Veronica McCann McLouglin (Patrician Villas )whose funeral took place during the week.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

John 1:1-18 1. John opens his Gospel with a profound reflection on the meaning of creation, of life and of Jesus. Remember when you had a special awareness of the gift of life that filled you with gratitude to God for creation, and the beauty and wonder of the world: ‘All things came into being through him and without him not one thing came into being.’ 2. We hear the gospel message frequently. Sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other. Then there are occasions when it made us feel more alive, times when it helped us see the way ahead, like a light that shines in the darkness. Recall when the gospel gave you hope in the midst of anxiety or sadness and helped you to see what action would be most life giving for you and for others 3. Bring to mind people who have had a prophetic voice in the world – speaking the truth for the world to hear, like as a witness to testify to the light. Some of these may have been public figures. Others were ordinary people who have helped you see the ‘light’ by the witness of their own lives and words. 4. ‘No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son of God, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him know.’ Jesus came to us to teach us about God and put a human face on God for us. For the people of his day, and for us, that was a mission of getting us to think again about how we see God, and to believe in a God who is a God of love. Recall how the life and ministry of Jesus have changed your picture of God. John Byrne osa Email jpbyrneosa@gmail.com

Christmas Greetings

The Priests of the parish would like to

wish all parishioners a happy, peaceful and

blessed Christmas. May this be a time of

renewal of faith, family and friends. We

take this opportunity also to welcome all

who have come home for Christmas

PARISH OF KILMACUD 25th December 2016

LORD Free places for September 2013

ECCE Scheme – 3 hours per day

Call to enquire: 087 2513252 www.serendipitymontessori.ie

Parish Team

Fr. Tony Coote , Administrator

Tel. 2889879

Fr. Conleth Meehan 6 Allen Park Road

Tel. 2880545

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne 2 Church Grounds

Tel. 2882257

Parish Sister Sr. Catherine Greene

Tel. 2985908

Parish Catechist Caroline Kehoe Tel. 2884009

PARISH OFFICE

Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 12 noon

PARISH SECRETARY Maggie Burns Tel. 2884009

Email. kilmacudparishoffice@

gmail.com

Bethany Bereavement Support at

086 3718416

St. Vincent de Paul 087 1639052 or

8550022

Simon of Cyrene Society

Tel: 2884009

Legion of Mary Tel: 083 1376888

Divine Mercy Apostolate

Tel: 085 1541369

Parish Pilgrimages 2017

• Includes flights, transfers and halfboard

guesthouse accommodation close to the church

• Insurance and full religious programme included

• Contact Maggie in Kilmacud for further details

01 2884009

Pilgrimage Kilmacud/Mount Merrion

Under the leadership of Fr. Tony Coote

Monday 17 April – Tuesday 25 April 2017 PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION – 4 STAR HOTELS

OLIVE TREE HOTEL, JERUSALEM (5 NIGHTS) ROYAL PLAZA HOTEL, TIBERIAS (3 NIGHTS)

Guide Price: €1,695.00 per person sharing

There are still some places left on the Pilgrimage. If you are thinking of going please send in your deposit to MAP Travel as soon as possible.

How to reserve a place(s): a completed booking form with deposit of €250.00 per person (payment by cash/cheque /debit or credit card) should be sent directly to MAP Travel. The balance will be due 10 weeks prior to departure – payment by cash/cheque or debit card. A 2% surcharge applies only to balances paid by credit card.