Parish News for Sunday 2nd August 2009

Vol.36 No.30

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev Michael Canny Adm
Rev David O'Kane CC
Rev Daniel McFaul CC

St John Vianney - Curé of Ars

Model Parish Priest

Pope Benedict XVI has for this Jubilee Year for Priests proclaimed St John Vianney as ‘patron saint of all the priests of the world’. St John Vianney is universally known as the Curé of Ars. He was ordained a priest in 1815 and three years later was made parish priest of Ars, a remote hamlet where his reputation as a confessor and director of souls brought him worldwide acclaim. His life was one of extreme mortification, sanctity and service of others. Through his life and his dedication to his vocation he gave wonderful witness to what the life of the priest should be. He died on 4th August 1859 and was canonized on 31st May 1925.

He had that rare gift that saints have which is that they are able to speak with wisdom and clarity about many issues which impact our lives. Below are a few examples of the sayings and insight of the great Curé of Ars to illustrate the gift of wisdom God had so abundantly poured out on him.

‘All our religion is but a false religion, and all our virtues are mere illusions and we ourselves are only hypocrites in the sight of God, if we have not that universal charity for everyone - for the good and for the bad, for the poor and for the rich, and for all those who do us harm as much as those who do us good.’

‘If people would do for God what they do for the world, what a great number of Christians would go to Heaven.’

‘You cannot please both God and the world at the same time. They are utterly opposed to each other in their thoughts, their desires, and their actions.’

- Extract taken from ‘Bible Alive’ - August 2009

The Pope’s Intentions for August

General: That public opinion may be more aware of the problem of millions of displaced persons and refugees and that concrete solutions may be found for their often tragic situation.

Mission: That those Christians who are discriminated against and persecuted in many countries because of the name of Christ may have their human rights, equality and religious freedom recognised, in order to be able to live and profess their own faith freely.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Jimmy Rowe,
97 Marlborough Road.

James G. Devine,
105 Marlborough Road.

Kathleen McCaughey,
35 Forest Park.

May they rest in peace.

Readers
Weekdays
10.00 Rita McCauley
07.30 Charlie McDermott

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 pm Mary McDowell
07.30 pm Kieran Kehoe
09.30 am Geraldine Uí Meallain
11.00 am Louise Davis
12.30 pm Piaras O Meallain

Eucharistic Ministers
Team *C* begins its rota
at the 6.15 pm Vigil Mass
next weekend.

Sick Visitation

Fr Daniel McFaul will visit the sick as follows:

Mon am: Forest Pk, Helen St, Kerrs Tce, Oakfield Rd, Marlborough Ave, Marlborough Rd, Oakfield Ave, Beechwood Ave, West End Tce, Marlborough Tce.
Mon pm: Creggan St, Queen St, Princes St, Great James St, Clarendon Manor, Crawford Square.

Fr Michael Canny will visit the sick in his care this week:

Mon am*: 10.00 Lisfannon Pk, Westland Ave, Westland St, Glenfada Pk, Abbey Pk, Fahan St, Joseph Place, Cable St.
Mon pm: 3.00 - William St, Columbcille Crt, Chamberlain St, Brewster’s Close.
Fri am*: 10.00 - Limewood St, Beechwood St, Elmwood St.
Fri am*: 11.30 - Fr Mulvey Pk.
Fri pm*: 2.00 - Lisfannon Pk (Upper), Eglinton Tce, Blucher St, Little Diamond.
*Please note change of days.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:
Trócaire: £15. St Pio: €20, £50. St Vincent de Paul: £25. Altar Flowers: £20. Charity of Adm’s Choice: £100. Moshi: £10.

Fr Canny will forward a donation of £25 to LASCO.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,837.

St Vincent de Paul Society wish to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £200 which was received recently.

Clonmacnois Youth Festival 13th-16th August: “Know that the living God is with You” Jos 3:10, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, Catholic Youth Festival (16-35 years). Bring a sleeping bag. No cost - donation only. Contact Lana on 07929095820. Free Buses. Visit their website at www.Youth2000.ie

Monastic Experience - Weekend for Women - Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. Single women interested in finding out more about a Carmelite Monastic Vocation are invited to join in our life of prayer, liturgy and work for the weekend 28th-30th August (preferred age 25-45). For more information visit our website: www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie or email contact@carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie or write to Prioress, Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

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