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St
Oliver Plunkett
Parish Bulletin for Sunday 9th March 2008
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Fifth
Sunday In Lent
It is very noticeable that Jesus delayed several days, when he heard that Lazarus was dead. He realized somehow that it was best to take his time.
When the almighty is slow at answering a request of ours, he has something better in mind for us. Martha and Mary were unable to cope with the greatness and originality of Jesus. They both expressed the same idea:
‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died’
(v21, 32)
They were aware that Christ could cure the sick, but once death arrived, that was the end. Yet Martha believed that Jesus could still be beneficial in the situation – help them to get over their loss quickly! God would listen to his request, no matter what he asked from him. His words must have astounded her: ‘Your bother will rise again’. Martha held that this would happen on the last day. Strangely, Jesus’ instruction here is given to Martha, not to Mary noted for listening to him! He declares that he is the life and the resurrection – able to deal positively and creatively with death in all situations.
Faith in him, as the Messiah and Son of God bathes even actual death with life. Many of the News present believed in him, but for others it was a most disturbing happening. Lazarus was awakened from the dead, but did not rise to resurrected life – he was not the first born from the dead in this sense.
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Readings
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Annual
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
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This year marks the
150th anniversary of the apparitions
of Our Lady to Saint Berbadette in
Lourdes. The 25th Annual Diocesan
Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place
this July, Fare, inclusive of all
charges and including return flight
from Belfast to Lourdes and full-board
in hoteles in Lourdes is:
| 5 nights |
July 11-16 |
£435 |
| 7 nights |
July 10-16 |
£485 |
| Youth (17-25) |
July 10-17 |
£365 |
Application forms
available from the parish office.
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St Patrick's Day 17th March 2008
Celebrated on Saturday 15th March
Next Monday is the Feast of St. Patrick, it will be celebrated on Saturday 15th March, as Monday is in Holy Week. The Mass times are, Vigil Mass Friday 6.30pm, Saturday 10am, 11.30am & 6.30pm
Children from our parish playgroup will be providing a St Patrick’s liturgical display at the foot of the altar. The children with their parents will be attending the 11.30am on that day.
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Confessions - Penitential Service
PALM SUNDAY: after 10am, 11.30am & 1pm Masses.
TUESDAY: Penitential Service 7.30pm where we as a community acknowledge our need of forgiveness and celebrate God’s mercy together. In addition to priests of the parish, a number of other priests will be available for the sacrament of reconciliation.
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Lenten Programme
"Sacred Space"
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A time of Prayer, Reflection in preparation for Holy Week.
Final week this Tuesday
in the Convent of Mercy.
Morning session: 10.40am (after Mass) or
Evening session: 7.00pm.
Come and join us.
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Do This In Memory
The parents and children of the
First Holy Communion classes
are invited to the Convent of Mercy for a time of
Prayer, Reflection and Quiet
(in preparation for First Holy Communion)
Time: 6.15pm – 7pm
Monday 10th March (Mrs Boylan’s & Mr Mason’s Classes)
Wednesday 12th March (Miss McCormack & Mrs Hughes Classes)
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Apostolic Society Easter
Fair
Apostolic Society is holding an
Easter Fair on Saturday 8th and
Sunday 9th March after all the
masses. There will be Easter novelties,
cakes and Mother's day gifts.
All proceeds go straight to the
missions. Please support this
worthy cause.
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Stations Of The Cross
Every Friday at 7pm during Lent |
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Historical Society
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The society is meeting on Friday 14th March at 7.30pm
in the Colin Glen Trust.
This month’s topic is
“The Hidden Origins of West Belfast”
guest speaker Joe Graham
All welcome.
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Blood Donation
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Coming to St. Michael’s Parish Centre on
Friday 28th March 2008
between 2pm-4.30pm & 5.45pm-8pm
New Donors needed
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Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 16th March 2008 at 2.00pm. Please note the next date available for Baptism is Sunday 20th April 2008. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 27th March 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
Jamie McCallum
Alana Patricia Gouldie
Stephen Bernard Sansome
Chloe Louise Jones-McGowan
who were recently baptised.
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Loved Them In Life
We offer our sympathy
and prayerful support to the families of
those parishioners who died recently:
James Brady, Mizen Gardens
Rose Nolan, Glencolin Manor
James Irvine, Glencolin Manor
We pray for the happy repose of those whose anniversaries occur around this time:
Liam Caughey
Pearse Collins
PJ Collins
Molly & Rose Coyle
Jean & Joseph Evans
Margaret Fay
Patrick Forrestal
Maureen Hathertly
Jim MacManus
Pat McAteer
George McErlean
John McKermott
Alice McQuillan
Patrick & Jane Murphy
Frank O’Boyd
Susan, William, Sammy & James Turner
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to £1,120.00
The Monthly Stipend
amounted to £1,480.83
We
thank you for your on going support
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