PARISH NEWSLETTER 9 MAY 2021 |
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Dear Parishioners and friends
Love, or charity, is the primary Christian virtue. The Father’s relationship with his Son Jesus is expressed in love. So, too, is Jesus’ relationship with his disciples. And it is love that Jesus commands his disciples to have for one another. Saint John puts this demand of Jesus in the context of his last supper with his disciples. Jesus’ laying down his life for his friends is presented as the highest expression of love that any human being can have for another.
Pope Francis has asked for a marathon of prayer during the month of May to bring an end to the pandemic.
Pope Francis Prayer for Protection from the Coronavirus
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign
of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test
– and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Your prayers are requested for Rev. Fr. Martin Tierney and Monsignor Ardle MacMahon and all those recently deceased and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
MAY THEIR SOULS AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
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Mass Times and Intentions |
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Saturday 8 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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4.30 pm |
Sean Flannery – Recently Deceased Irene Edkins - Recently Deceased Gerard Mathews - Recently Deceased Sheelagh Collier - Recently Deceased Mary Fitzpatrick - Anniversary |
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6 pm |
Kathleen (Kay) Walsh – 1st Anniversary Paula Gogarty – Recently Deceased George Lamb - Recently Deceased Angela Leahy - Recently Deceased |
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Sunday 9 |
9.00 am |
Joe Noone - Recently Deceased Jules Logan - Recently Deceased Marion Maguire - Recently Deceased |
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10.30 am
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Jack Synnott – Month’s Mind Ann Brougham - Recently Deceased Ned Lester - Recently Deceased Detta and Derry Malone - Anniversary Austin + Carl Mullen - Anniversary Thomas + Annie O’Toole - Anniversary |
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12 noon |
Parishioners’ intentions |
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Monday 10 |
10 am |
Patricia Murphy - Recently Deceased Special Intention Paula Gogarty – Month’s Mind |
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Tuesday 11 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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Wednesday 12 |
10 am |
The Holy Souls Special Intention Sadie McDonnell – Birthday Remembrance |
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Thursday 13 |
10 am |
Deceased Member of the McGuinness Family Florence O’Mahony – Recently Deceased Special Intention Special Intention |
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Friday 14 |
10 am |
John Ruane - Recently Deceased Jack Synnott – Recently Deceased |
Our Lady of Fatima * 13 May
Between May 1917 and October 1917, Our Lady appeared several times to three Portuguese children – Francisco and Jacinta Marto and their cousin, Lucia dos Santos. In the apparitions, Our Lady asked the children to pray the Rosary for the world. Let us pray during this Pentecost month that the Holy Spirit may fill us with the fruits of God’s love to serve people with the joy of the gospel.
OFFICE HOURS
The parish office is currently open from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm on each weekday, Monday to Friday inclusive. From 10.30 am to 11.30 am callers to the office are dealt with one at a time, one person being admitted at a time to order Mass cards, Mass intentions, etc., certificates, bookings, and any other inquiries.
The office will be closed on Thursday 13 May for auditing/accounts. Any inconvenience is regretted.