Parish News for Sunday 23rd March 2008

Vol.35 No.12

Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev Michael Canny Adm
Rev David O'Kane CC
Rev Gary Wade CC

Easter Sunday

“The Resurrection of Jesus is the crowning truth of our faith in Christ.” This is how the New Catechism describes the events of Easter. The stone rolled away, the empty tomb, the words of the angel “ He is not here, but has risen” all point to the fact that the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central truth of our faith. The resurrection is a fact of history as real as any historical event we care to mention. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ is alive.

On Thursday we celebrated the Last Supper. On Friday we recalled the passion and death of Christ and then today we witness his resurrection. We cannot separate all these. One writer says, “Easter is how we look at the cross. It is how faith looks at the cross.”

One of the most striking symbols of this Easter season is the Paschal Candle. For the next six weeks it will take a prominent place in the sanctuary. The candle was blessed and lit at the vigil and carried into the darkened cathedral while the words “Christ our Light” were said three times. As we look at it we are reminded that the risen Christ is truly the light of a darkened world. More than ever we need that light to shine brightly.

The fact that Christ is risen from the dead changes not only the way we look at life but also the way we look at death. He has conquered sin and death and is the gateway to eternal life for us all. That is our joy, our hope and our consolation. Alleluia.

Bishop Hegarty and the priests of the parish
wish all parishioners a very
Happy, Holy and Peaceful Easter.

Easter Week Arrangements

Monday: Masses at 10.00, *11.00 am and 7.30 pm.

Tuesday-Friday: Masses at 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

Saturday: Masses at 10.00 am, 6.15 pm and 7.30 pm.

*The 11.00 am Mass on Monday will be offered for the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women.

Divine Mercy Devotions here in St Eugene’s Cathedral at 3.00 pm next Sunday, 30th March. All welcome.

St Patrick’s Mission, Kiltegan - Please put your used postage stamps in the box at the back of the Church. The money raised goes a long way in helping the St Patrick’s Missionary work.

Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:
Ollie Farrell, 20 Lawrence Hill.
Ross Wardlow, 23A Park Avenue.
Siobhan McKeever, 198 Hatmore Park.
Seamus McCauley, 6 Belfield Park.
Mary Keegan, 10 West End Park. May they rest in peace.

Baptism
We welcome as members of the Christian community
Óran Joseph Bond, 4 Hatmore Park.
Caoilinn Mary Foy, 9 The Boulevard, Dublin.

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

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 Monica Garvin
07.30 Mona Tracey
09.30 Louise Davis
11.00 Gráinne Nugent
12.30 Carita Kerr

Weekdays
10.00 Rita McCauley
07.30 Charlie McDermott

LASCO wish to acknowledge with thanks donations totalling £80 received from Fr Canny.

A Word of Thanks
We would like to thank sincerely all those who helped in the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies. Kevin Glackin and assistant Sacristans; Sister Perpetua, Conor McLaughlin, the Choir, Cantors and Musicians, Ann McCay and the Folk Group, Ray McGinley and Choir, Gráinne Nugent and the Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers; those who took part in the Offertory Processions and the Washing of the Feet, those who prepared the Church and Easter Garden and the Trócaire collection counters.

Cardinal Brady’s visit: If you had your photograph taken with Cardinal Brady during his visit to St Eugene’s Cathedral and have access to the internet the link is http://www.virginmediaphotos.co.uk/album/7710050

St Eugene’s Cathedral Branch of St Joseph’s Young Priests Society will meet on Thursday at 8.00 pm in the Choir Room.

The Annual Mass of the Organisation of National Ex-servicemen and Women will be held here in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Easter Monday at 11.00 am.

Thank you
Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:
Trócaire: £40, £40. St Pio: £20. Moshi: £10, £50. Darfur: £50. Donations for Easter Flowers: £10, £20, £5, £10, £10, £10, £40. Mother Teresa’s Charities: £20.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,235.

Parish Draw
To purchase a ticket by instalments or full payment contact Matt McColgan at 71268997. Promoter’s pack available from the Sacristy after Masses or from the Parochial House, Monday to Friday during office hours. Parish Draw contributions will be collected every first Friday from 6.30 - 8.30 pm in the room above the Sacristy.

Morning Prayer to Jesus Crucified

I kiss the wounds in your Sacred Feet with sorrow deep and true
May every step I take today be a million acts of love for you.

I kiss the wounds of your Sacred Hands with sorrow deep and true
May every touch of my hands today be a million acts of love for you.

I kiss the wounds in your Sacred Head with sorrow deep and true
May every thought in my mind today be a million acts of love for you.

I kiss the wounds in your Sacred Heart with sorrow deep and true
May every beat of my heart today be a million acts of love for you.

I kiss the wounds in your Sacred Shoulder with sorrow deep and true
May every cross I bear today be a million acts of love for you.