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Often when we hear the word 'vocation' we think only of the call to religious life or priesthood, we seldom apply it to ourselves.
This year of vocation, being held by the Irish Church from Vocation Sunday 13th April 2008 to Vocation Sunday 3rd May 2009, will be a time to remind all in the Church that through baptism everyone is called to follow Christ and that we do this in many ways:
- through marriage
- through a chosen single life
- through religious life, priesthood, brotherhood
- through all the many ways in which we live our lives.
As the Christian community needs to support vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life, Bishops ask that we listen to the Lord’s call and pray at this time for vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.
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Dear Parishioners of St Oliver Plunkett,
I write to inform you of the progress of our Diocesan Appeal ‘Planning for the Future’ both as regards your parish and the aims of the Appeal
You the parishioners of St Oliver Plunkett were set a target of £67,133. You made commitments of £78,631 of which you have now contributed £54,948 with a further £7,493 in gift aid, making a total of £62,441. My sincerest thanks to all.
You are now very close to your target which, please God, you will attain. Your parish will then receive back 10% of the target figure plus 75% of the excess. I know that you will keep up your good efforts.
You will be pleased to know that at present 62 of our 88 parishes have exceeded their target and a total amount of £3,281,089 has now been returned to those parishes.
Further amounts have been assigned to the three aims of the appeal viz: Sick & Retired Priests - £50,000, Faith Development - £50,000 and Cathedral Restoration - £40,000 making what they received £2,455,074, £2,455,074 and £1,964,059 respectively.
The undertaking of the Diocesan-wide Appeal for the very necessary aims was a great act of faith, faith in the generosity of so very many loyal and faithful people, whom I have been privileged to serve during my years as Bishop.
I pray God’s blessing on St. Oliver Plunkett parish.
Yours sincerely
+Patrick Walsh. |
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| Daily
Readings
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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Easter Programme ‘Sacred Space’
A time of Prayer, Reflection on next Sunday’s gospel.
John Chapter 14 V15-21
‘Jesus Said ‘I will not leave you orphans ’
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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Bible Alive Bible Alive for May is now on sale in the sacristy price £1.95.
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Confirmation
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The primary 7 children from our parish school celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop McKeown on
Monday 14th April at 4pm.
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Milltown "Restoration" Fortnight
Monday 28th April ’08 – Friday 9th May ‘08 In June 2002, Citywide Enterprise Ltd in conjunction with the trustees of Milltown Cemetery, embarked on a maintenance project in Milltown Cemetery. Such was the success of the project that a dedicated company, Citywide Regeneration Project (CCR) Ltd, has been formed to continue the good work.
Now, in an effort to restore the tradition of respect for graves in Milltown Cemetery, CCR Ltd are proposing another intensive 2 week project to encourage the return of Leaseholders to the cemetery. Leaseholders and those who have loved ones interred in the cemetery are invited to come along during this time and tend to the graves for which they are responsible.
CCR Ltd will provide whatever backup assistance they can. Those who do not have grave plots in the cemetery but are interested in offering their services, should contact CCR Ltd 9061 3972 |
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Youthcom - Taize
The new leader of the Taize community, Brother Alois, will visit Belfast on Saturday 26th April 08. A pilgrimage walk will take place from St Peter’s Cathedral to St Anne’s Cathedral, led by leaders of the local churches, starting at 6.15pm. This will be followed by a Taize Prayer Service in St Anne’s Cathedral beginning at 8pm. Rehearsals begin at 7pm.
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Questions People Ask ...
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Every now and then I think I have a vocation from God to be a priest. What should I do about it? |
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Talk about it to a priest, preferably one who knows you, and pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Every diocese and religious order organises Vocation Days to help people to discern their calling. A vocation to priesthood is a grace given to an individual for the service of the church community. Basic requirements of a genuine vocation to the priesthood would include a desire to commit one’s life to God and the service of people, a sound faith, regular Mass attendance and prayer, the ability to co-operate with others and being willing to obey authority. |
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St Louise's 50th Anniversary
The College is mounting a Photographic Exhibition to mark its Golden Jubliee (1958-2008).
The exhibition will take place in the senior Assembly Hall on:
- Thursday 24th April 10am -3.30pm
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Friday 25th April 9.30am – 3.30pm and
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Saturday 26th April 9.20am -12.30pm.
All past pupils, their families and friends are welcome to take a trip down memory lane. |
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Do This In Memory Of Me
The parents and children of the First Holy Communion classes are invited to the Convent of Mercy on Monday 21st April at 6.15pm for a time of:
Prayer, Reflection and Quiet
(in preparation for First Holy Communion)
The P4 children and their parents
have been invited to the
1.00pm Mass next Sunday 27th April
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| Baptisms
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Baptisms will take place today at 2.00pm.Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 4th May 2008 at 2.00pm. Please note the next date available for Baptism is Sunday 1st June 2008. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 24th April 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
Aoife Aislinn McParland/Murray
Siofra Roisin Ni Loingsig /Moore
Liam óg McCleary
Jack Patrick Doherty
Ciaran Martin McDonnell
who were recently baptised.
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| We
Loved Them In Life
We offer our sympathy
and prayerful support to the families of
those parishioners who died recently:
Charlie McAteer, Corrib Ave.
Conor Fitzsimons, Creeslough Court.
Isobel Sharkey, Glencolin Rist
We pray for the happy repose of those whose anniversaries occur around this time:
Billy Milla
Thomas Matthews
Marie Boyd
Kathleen & Sean Webb
Alan Keenan
Hugh Doherty
Francis Widsom
James & Jean O’Neill
Josephine Boyle
Mary Gaffney
Kevin Garland
John McCormick
Teresa McDonald
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to £1,136.90
We
thank you for your on going support
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| Cemetery Sunday
City Cemetery - Sunday 4th May
Milltown - Sunday 11th May
Hannahstown - Sunday 25th May
Rock/Tullyrusk - Sunday 1st June
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Those who die in grace
Go no further from us
Than God
And God is very near
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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| Apostolic Workers Bingo
The Apostolic Workers are having bingo in the church hall on Wednesday 23rd April after 7.30pm Mass. All are welcome!:
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