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2007
23rd September 2007
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St
Oliver Plunkett
Parish Bulletin for Sunday 23rd September 2007
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Twenty-fifth
Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reflections of Sunday Readings:
The first Communicant was busy opening cards from relatives and neighbours after the ceremony. All but one had the inevitable money gift enclosed. She shook the offending empty envelope again but to no avail and declared; ‘this one doesn’t work.’ A child of this world alright, but in what way have they been taught by us? In Ireland we call it cuteness, seeing the angle, feathering the nest, greasing our way around something. Cuteness is not lovely in itself and while it shows a lack of scruples, it is ingenious. Why do we do it? Well, as the economy fluctuates, one thing will always remain constant – our preoccupation with money. In looking at today’s parable, all too often we view it from the angle of the wealthy landowner who is defrauded by his servant, or we may even see glimpses of ourselves at work in that servant. But what about if we are the debtors, getting their debts reduced? Suppose God was saying to us; ‘none of the money you have is yours, all the wealth you possess is someone else’s (God’s!) and you are about to lose the use of it real soon. Do something with it that will gain you some credit when you no longer have the use of it.’ Everyone seeks a sound investment and it’s not always to be found in the realm of seductive wealth. Money is a good servant, but a very poor master to have. Choose well.
Copyright: Fr. Tom Cox (Intercom)
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Readings
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Feast Days of the Week
| Thursday 27th |
St Vincent de Paul (1580 -1660), priest. He founded the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) and the Daughters of Charity (1633), the first sisters to work outside their convents in active service. He is patron of all charitable works.
Here in our parish we have a St Vincent de Paul Society. They have a collection box available after all the weekend Masses and this goes towards helping all those who are in need in our parish. |
| Saturday 29th |
Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Gabriel brought the message to Mary at the Annunciation. (Patron of tele-communications, radio, TV workers.) Raphael, guide to Tobias. (Patron of nurses, physicians, the blind.) Michael has been venerated as protector of Christians in general and soldiers in particular. (Patron of radiologists, the sick paratroopers.) |
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Mass
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10am & 7.30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10am
Saturday: 10am & 6.30pm
Vigil
Sunday: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm
For anyone wishing to attend an evening Mass on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 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.
St Peter’s Cathedral: 7.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Questions People Ask
Q. How applicable are the psalms to today? Isn’t the world of today totally different to the time of the psalms?
A. The psalms have an enduring appeal because they express unchanging human experiences and emotions, always seen in the light of a faith that is straining for God. They form a wonderful school of prayer where we learn how to express ourselves to God in adoration, praise, humiliation, heartfelt contrition, sighs of longing, cries from darkness or urgent petitions for help. Since they are part of the inspired word of God, the psalms enable us to pray to God in God’s own words.
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Parish Gardening Club
The parish Gardening Club will meet this Wednesday 26th September at 2.30pm in the church grounds.
New members most welcome. |
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Bible Alive
The Bible Alive for September is on sale in the sacristy price £1.95
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Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
The parish pilgrimage to Knock will take place next Saturday 29th September – Sunday 30th September. Bus will leave the church at 10am on Saturday.
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Frank McCorry's Month's Mind
There will be a month’s mind Mass on Wednesday 26th September at 10am for Frank McCorry, formerly of Stewartstown Road, who died last month in Wexford. There will be tea and coffee afterwards in the church hall.
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Dominican Order
This year the Dominican Order is celebrating the 8th centenary of the Dominican Order. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated in St Peter’s Cathedral at 3pm on Sunday 30th September.
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St John of God Association
Saint John of God Brothers are seeking Care Assistants, Support workers, Residential Workers and Volunteers for their services in West and South Belfast. If interested telephone 9032 0909.
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| Baptisms
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Baptisms
Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 7th October 2007 at 2.00pm. Please note the next date available for Baptism is Sunday 4th November. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 27th September 2007 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.
Newly Baptised
We welcome into our parish family George Paul Fisher, Ella Grace Donaghy, Charlie William Moore, Ryan Gerard Floyd/Magee, and Sarah Mary Adams who were recently baptised.
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Loved Them In Life
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offer our sympathy and prayerful support
to the families of those parishioners who
died recently:
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
Thomas McAllister,
Annie Carlin,
Bridget Boyd,
Christina & Desmond Monaghan,
Betty Blake,
Adrian Lee,
Margaret Brennan,
John Heaney,
Oliver McCartney,
Michael & Ann Joyce.
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to £1137.38
The Autumn collection amounted to £825.94.
We
thank you for your on going support
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