| 21st
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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is he? The child that shared his first
earthly space with animals. Who strayed
from parents to teach in the Temple?
Who is this young man who took his
place in the Jordan with those who
had sinned? Who is he who put himself
out, so others could get in? Who is
he who replaced all the ancient and
sacred laws with the simple law of
love? Who is the prophet who heard
the cry of the poor? Who is this God
who became like his people, who cried
in pain and who wept in loneliness?
More personally. Who is he for you?
When you look him in the eye what
do you see? Living with God as did
his disciples leads inevitably to
self-examination and to a deeper awareness
of one’s need for God. This
is the desert of remorse, not chagrin
over yesterday’s mistake, but
gasping agony over today’s consequences.
This is the land of decision, where
the wounded traveller begs for help.
This is the land of confession and
denial. After all Jesus built on people,
not on mortar or stone. Not the most
reliable person either, in the shape
of Simon Peter. There’s hope
for us all. So, who exactly is he
for you?
Copyright: Fr. T. Cox (Intercom)
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Guitar Tuition |
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There
will be a 6-8 week beginners’
course in guitar for young people.
This course will be taken by former
church organist David Guiney, and
is open to anyone between the ages
of 8 and 18.
Prospective
pupils should have their own guitar
and the course is free.
To
register an interest, please contact
the parish office Mon & Wed: 2pm
– 5pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri:
10am – 2pm, on 028 9061 8180
and leave contact details or email
office@stolivers.org
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| Daily
Readings
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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FEAST DAYS OF THE WEEK
| Monday
25th |
St
Louis, 1214-70,
king of France, father of
11 children, Franciscan
tertiary, man of integrity,
died in Tunisia on his second
crusade. Patron of French
monarchy and military, and
of barbers.
St Joseph Calasanz,
1556-1648, founded the Piarists
to run free schools. Patron
of Catholic schools.
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| Wednesday
27th |
St
Monica, 332-387,
converted her pagan husband
Patricius to the faith,
and by her prayers and tears
brought her son St Augustine
to Christianity and a moral
life. Patron saint of mothers. |
| Thursday
28th |
St
Augustine, 354-430,
Bishop of Hippo, where he
lived with a community until
his death. His theological
influence has been most
significant in the Church,
especially on the understanding
of God’s grace. Patron
of theologians. |
| Friday
29th |
The
Beheading of St John the
Baptist. The Mass
Preface on the day lists
the favours shown to John
the Baptist and his vocation
given him. He is found worthy
of the martyr’s death,
his last and greatest act
of witness to Christ. |
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Back To
School
St
Oliver Plunkett Primary School
will resume back after the summer holidays
on Thursday 28th August.
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Pray For Guidance
For anyone who has just received exam results and are making a decision for their future. There are few prayers on the parish website which you can say to help guide you with your decision.
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Viatores
Christi
Viatores Christi is an Irish Catholic
lay missionary association, founded in
1960, which recruits, trains and places
people in areas of need overseas and at
home. We currently have requests for volunteers.
We recruit people from all types of backgrounds
and professions. If you would you like
to make a difference, why not take the
next step and come to our information
session in Belfast on Wednesday 3rd September
2008 at 7pm in St. Michael the Archangel
Parish Centre, Finaghy Road North, Belfast.
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Study
Theology From Home
The Dominicans are offering a full
programme of theology through distance
learning supported by a network of
centres around the country. This programme
is made up of 15-week modules which
can be studied at your own pace, leading
to either a certificate or a diploma
or a degree in theology. Please call
The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village,
Dublin 24.
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Hour of prayer for the
Sanctification of Priests and for Vocations
The next hour of prayer in the Cathedral will be
Wednesday 3rd September 8.15pm – 9.15pm.
Everyone welcome.
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Bible Alive
Bible Alive on sale in the sacristy price £1.95. |
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| Mass
Times From September
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday: |
10am & 7.30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday: |
10am |
| Saturday: |
10am
& 6.30pm Vigil |
| Sunday: |
10am, 11.30am & 1pm |
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Evening Mass
For anyone wishing to attend an evening Mass during the week Mass is celebrated in:
St Michael's: 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings
Holy Spirit: 7.00pm Monday - Friday
Queen of Peace: 7.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
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| Baptisms
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Next baptisms will take place on Sunday
7th September 2008 at 2.00pm. Please
note the next date available for Baptism
is Sunday 5th October 2008.
The next pre-Baptism instruction will be
on Thursday 28th August 2008
at 8pm in the convent.
It
is necessary to attend pre-Baptism preparation
before asking to have your child baptised.
To register for pre-Baptism preparation
please contact the parish office 9061 8180,
Mon & Wed 2pm-5pm, Tue & Fri 10am-2pm
& Thurs 10am-1pm.
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Newly Baptised
We welcome into our parish family
Chloe Rose Beagon
Casey Ashling Toner
Aimee Louise McCloskey
Alison Terri Loughran
Freya Mae Aine Solly
who were recently baptised.
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| We
Loved Them In Life
We
pray for the happy repose
of those whose anniversaries occur around
this time:
Patrick
& Elizabeth Dwyer
Mary Mallon
Josephine Marlow
David McKay
Joseph McKnight
Patrick Niblock
Eddie Overend
Billy Rouse
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to
£1,152.22
The
Diocesan Care Homes collection
amounted to
£595.47
We thank you for your on going support
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