| 22nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
| It's the time of stretched family budgets as September routine beckons on the family horizon. Somewhere along the line from birth, schooling, various ocasions like communions and confirmation, hanging out with friends and parties - something happens. We've learned that many things usually have a price tag. The best things in life may be free, but a considerable amount of things are not! So, while the young strain to be "all grown up" and treated as such - those richer in years know that adulthood is a double edged sword. It brings both privilege and responsibility. To Jesus, being grown up apparently means denying yourself, taking up your cross, and following him. Being grown up means spending your life in service to others. Does this mean you can never aspire for a manicure, gold cuff-links, coveted golf membership or the finer things in life? No it means that you try, first and foremost, to follow Christ. The two are not necessarily incompatible. But God is not impressed with those who have gained the whole world forfeiting their lives. There are many things in life we think are important. Jesus says there's only one thing important. One thing. That one thing is our souls. Think about it. Which will you be more likely remembered for: the contents of your wallet or the depth of your character?
"What profit is there, if you gain the world but lose your soul?"
End of story.
Copyright: Fr. T. Cox (Intercom)
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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
| Wednesday 3rd |
St
Gregory the Great, 540-604 Roman noble who was prefect of the City before becoming a monk. As Pope he established a pattern for the papacy in years to come, calling himself "servant of servants of Christ". He sent messions to Lombardy, Sardinia and England. Patron of musicians.
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4th |
St
MacNissi, Oengus Mac Nissi took his name from his mother Cnes or Ness. It is claimed that6 Patrick baptised him and taught him the psalms. He chose the district of Connor for his hermitage, but later became bishop of his clanb. He died early in the 6th century. |
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Used Stamps For The Leprosy Mission
Used stamps are a useful source of income for the Leprosy Mission. Stamps from all countries are aceptable, even ordinary 1st and 2nd class stamps. A small number of interesting foreign stamps are sifted out, washed off the paper, dried and sold througbh local stamp clubs. The vast remaining bulk is put into bags each containing 1kg in weight and sold to stamp dealers in England. A few bags are sold from the Leprosy Mission HQ in Lisburn to local stamp collectors.
Leave about a quarter of an inch of the envelope round the stamp when tearing it off. Please note there is a Leprosy Mission Used Stamp Box in the porches for anyone wishing to donate their used stamps. |
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Parish Pilgrimage To Knock
The parish pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th September. Bus will leave the church at 10.00am on Saturday. There are still some places available - anyone interested pleaser contact Pat Rooney 028 9029 7200.
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First Friday
This is the first Friday week.
Fr Magill and Fr Devlin will attend the sick and housebound.
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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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Bingo De La Salle
Bingo De La Salle every Tuesday evening 8.30 - 10.00pm.
All welcome. |
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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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University Students - The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen's Belfast
The Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, re-opens on Sunday 28th September for 8.00pm Mass. The Chaplains' cafe and the rest of the chaplaincy facilities (Corpus Christi Chapel, library, lounge and prayer room) re-open on Monday 29th September at 9.00am
Daily Mass - Monday to Friday at 12.15pm
Sunday Mass - 12.00 noon and 8.00pm
Welcome night for all new students - Wednesday 8th October 7.00pm
The dedication of Studies Mass will be on Sunday 12th October at 8.00pm
Please sign up with the Chaplaincy as part of the Online Enrolment Procedures |
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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 19th October 2008.
The next pre-Baptism instruction will be
on Thursday 11th September 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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| We
Loved Them In Life
We
pray for the happy repose
of those whose anniversaries occur around
this time:
Sarah Gribbon
Anne Johnston
Maureen Kearney
Emily McConkey
Gerry Rafferty
Joseph Short
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to
£1,275.91
There will be a second collection next week - the Monthly Stipend
We thank you for your on going support
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