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For First World Christians, this Gospel text seems alien – extreme. We have not been maligned for our faith. Nobody has threatened our lives. Being a Christian has not involved cross – bearing. The opposite is more true, Church membership has led to friendships-jobs-even sales. It is very different elsewhere. But the climate is changing. A persistent negative light seems to focus on Christianity from many quarters. Faith may be hazardous to your health in future days. Christians may learn again what it means to suffer with Christ – to bear a cross – to be persecuted- to find families divided over issues of faith – even to suffer beatings or martyrdom. These are more dangerous times. Times in which it is especially important for us to know God, and to be known by God. One of the greatest needs of human beings is to be known. We want to be noticed, to be remembered, to know that we are important to someone. We have this yawning, insatiable need to feel we belong. Jesus reminds us that we are noticed. God has this face recognition thing down cold, before sophisticated surveillance systems ever existed. God will not forget us, promises Jesus, or fail to recognise us and acknowledge our service. Yes God notices us all right – but do we notice Him, in creation, in the world and yes – in church.
Copyright: Fr. T. Cox (Intercom)
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St Joseph’s Young Priest Society
St Oliver Plunkett Parish branch of St Joseph’s Young Priest Society would like to thank all those who contributed to the society over the past year. The total raised for the year came to £1,600. The money has been issued to Maynooth where it will be distributed to those who need it most in the furtherance of vocations worldwide. |
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| Daily
Readings
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| Tuesday 24 |
The Birth of John the Baptist, Solemnity. We rejoice at the coming of John the Baptist, a man of self-denial, integrity of life and purpose, and an uncompromising prophetic voice. This feast relates to the summer solstice, when the days begin to grow shorter, recalling John’s words, ‘He must increase, I must decrease.’ |
| Friday 27 |
St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church. Cyril, 370-444, was patriarch of Alexandria and fought against Nestorianism at the Council of Ephesus, 431, which proclaimed Mary, Mother of God. |
| Saturday 28 |
St Irenaeus, bishop and martyr. Irenaeus lived just after the apostles and knew those who had seen and talked with them. He became bishop of Lyon, the largest trading centre in Gaul. The note of moderation, the desire to win people to Christianity by love rather than fear, was apparent in all of Irenaeus’ work. |
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Clonard Novena
The Clonard novena will begin on
Wednesday 18th June to Thursday 26th June.
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Apostpolic Workers Sponsored Walk
The Apostolic Workers are having a sponsored walk
in aid of the missions on
Saturday 28th June at 10am
from Mary Peters Track to Lambeg.
Anyone who would like to participate or sponsor please contact 9061 5409.
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Questions People Ask
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Making the sign of the Cross we touch the forehead, chest and shoulders. Why these parts? Are there any variations when other parts are touched? |
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This lovely prayer-in-action recalls the cross of Christ while invoking the blessing of the Blessed Trinity. The Forehead represents our thinking. The chest or heart is the centre of love. Touching the shoulders is a prayer for strength in our activities or in carrying our crosses with Christ. Before proclaiming the gospel we sign the forehead, lips and heart. In anointing the sick, forehead and hands are signed. It is a simple bur profound form of prayer when performed with reverence. |
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Ordination of Monsignor Noel Treanor
The Ordination of Monsignor Noel Treanor
as bishop of Down and Connor
will take place on
Sunday 29th June in St Peters Cathedral at 3pm.
The parish has received two tickets and
if any parishioner would like to attend,
please contact the parish office (9061 8180) and give your name.
A draw will be made for the two tickets from the names received.
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Traditional Latin Mass
Traditional Latin Mass
on Saturday 5th July at 1pm
in St Paul’s Church, Falls Road.
All are welcome. |
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Lámh Dhearg G.A.C.
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There will be an open air Mass on
Sunday 29th June at 12noon
in the car park of Lámh Dhearg.
The celebrant will be Fr. Delargy PP
and the music by Loch Lao. |
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Knock Summer Youth Festival
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Living life to the full? Looking for something more? Tired of the samo? This is what you’re looking for! Time out for you. Knock Summer Youth Festival July 24th-27th, Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co Mayo. 18-35 yrs for more information and to book (094) 9388100 or www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry. |
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| Baptisms
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Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 6th July 2008 at 2.00pm. Please note the next date available for Baptism is Sunday 20th July 2008. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 26th June 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
Louisa Kristina Dragonetti/Martin
Shea Murray
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:
Robert McDowell, formerly Lenadoon Avenue
Gerard Maginn, Lenadoon Walk
Patrick Niblock, Kerrykeel Gardens
Tom McCrossan
Patrick Daly, Hillhead Park
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
Philomena Keenan
Kathleen Maguire
John Marley
Una Marley
Sadie Mason
Elizabeth May
Megan Reynolds
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to £1,252.84
The Pope's Collection
amounted to £653.82
We
thank you for your on going support
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