Parish News for Sunday 22nd August 2010

Vol.37 No.33

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev Michael Canny Adm
Fr Peter Raftery CSSp
Rev Daniel McFaul CC
Fr Joseph Varghese

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Some of the most significant events in history have been expressed in actions rather than words and perhaps because of that they tend to remain in our memories longer. It is easier to recall an event that we saw with our own eyes or, perhaps more commonly, viewed on television than it is to remember the words that were spoken at that event – the British Prime Minister returning from Munich in 1938 waving a piece of paper which he – and others – naively believed would first human to walk on the surface of the moon in July 1969, Pope John Paul II kneeling to kiss the soil of a country he was visiting for the first time, offering the gift of flowers at a time of celebration such as a birthday or at a time of sadness.

Jesus refers to this in today’s Gospel when, in his parable, he speaks of those who risk being excluded from the Kingdom. Their injured response “We once ate and drank in your company” are merely words. To say, as they say, “You taught in our streets” expresses very eloquently how the words of the Gospel and its demands on each individual follower of Christ have not penetrated into their hearts. It has been simply something that happened without having any impact on them.

For us to point to the fact that we have been baptised or confirmed is not enough. We have to allow the Gospel that is proclaimed every time we come to Mass to penetrate more and more deeply into our hearts so that our thoughts, words and actions will be inspired by the word of God. We have to be continually formed and reformed by the saving words of Christ. By so doing we may become last as contemporary culture views things but we will be among the first in the Kingdom of Heaven.

A short talk about the Catholic Grandparents Association will be given at all Masses next weekend   The 4th National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage will take place to The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on Sunday, 12th September. Anointing of the Sick at 2.00 pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3.00 pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers: Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information telephone 00 353 9824877 or visit the website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of

Gabrielle Gallagher, 19 Joseph Place.

May she rest in peace.

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversary of:

Nancé Gallagher.

May she rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community:

Maia Doherty, 192 Hatmore Park.
Caitlin Mary Coyle, 14 Balmoral Avenue.
Sophie Elizabeth Farren, 10 Baldrick Crescent.
Daryl Brendan Hegarty-Beattie, 4 Baldrick Crescent.

Readers Weekdays

10.00 am Rita McCauley
07.30 pm Adele McCauley

Readers on duty next Weekend

06.15 pm Monica Garvin
07.30 pm Stephen Orr
09.30 am Rita McCauley
11.00 am Eoin Garvin
12.30 pm Marie Canning

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

Study Theology from Home. The Dominicans are offering a full programme, accredited up to BTh level, designed especially for lay people who may have no previous academic experience but who wish to learn more about their faith. Contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Phone 0035314048124 or 0035314048127, enquiries@prioryinstitute.com, www.prioryinstitute.com.

Lough Derg: One Day Retreats.

Places are still available on the following days: August 23rd, 24th and 25th. September 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st. Cost: €30 includes boat fare and a light lunch. Family Day Retreat – Saturday, 28th August. Cost: Adults €20/Children €10 includes boat fare and a light lunch. With You on Life’s Journey Workshops - August 23rd & 31st and September 7th & 15th. Pilgrim Path 9km Sponsored Walk - Sunday 12th September starting at 12 noon at the lakeshore Visitors Centre. For bookings or further information contact:- The Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co Donegal, Tele/ Fax 028 68632391, Email: info@loughderg.org, website www.loughderg.org.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:

Fr Paddy McIntyre’s Missionary work: £100. St Pio: £5, £50. China: £20. Eucharistic Congress: £10. Altar Flowers: £20, £40. Fr Noel Brown’s Missionary work: £50. Parochial House Renovations: £50. Haiti: £20. Total received to date for Pakistan Disaster: £7,425.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,200.

Renovations Collection amounted to £935.

Forthcoming Courses for Adult Faith Development at Thornhill Centre include:
The Church? (Monday night - starts 4th October) 12 -session course to consider different aspects of Church through theology, spirituality and engagement with some of the questions of our time.

Dreams Workshop (Thursday night - starts 16th September) 7-session workshop that explores the Dream-World from the Christian Perspective.

Carol Ann Duffy Poetry (Wednesday night - starts 8th September) 4-week Course that helps us appreciate the gift of life from the everyday experience to the rich world of the imagination.
Contact thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org. Phone (028)71351233.

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