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The word of God can be confusing. And thank God for that! Otherwise, we might become intolerable, especially when it comes to doing what today’s First Reading (Ezek 33:7-9) tells us to do: to warn the wicked when God instructs us to. The confusing bit here is how to know that we have been so instructed. As Thomas Merton once wrote in Contemplation in a World of Action: ‘The Prophetic charism is a gift of God, not a duty of man.’ Becoming the moral mouthpiece for God is a tricky path to tread. That said, however, someone has to do it.
For those so called, a question to ask before giving the warning: why does God warn the wicked? No confusion here. God wants them to change for their good, not God’s. Concerned, God meets them half way through a ‘sentinel’ (v.7). That concern should set the tone of our warning. It should be positive not negative, gentle not harsh, life affirming not condemnatory. When approaching the wicked to convince them of the folly of their ways it’s good to recall that one of the most important trips we can make in life is to meet someone halfway.
Perhaps Charles Davis should have the last word: ‘Human pride has led to a notion of freedom and equality as meaning, ‘you’re on your own’. But we cannot be human on our own.’ A Spirituality for the vulnerable, p.66)
Copyright: Fr. T. Cox (Intercom)
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FEAST DAYS OF THE WEEK
| Monday 8th |
Birthday of Mary. We celebrate the Birthday of Mary, who brought the dawn of hope and salvation to the world. She is the true Ark of the Covenant, the temple of God, because her body received the one Mediator.
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| Thursday
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St Ciaran, was born in Roscommon around 512. He came to Clonmacnois in January 545 where he founded a monastery which was to become one of the most renowned in Europe. He died at the age of 33 while the monastery was still being built. |
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12th |
St Ailbe, is sometimes claimed as one of the pre-Patrician saints, but the annals note his death in 528. A tradition held that he went to Rome and was ordained bishop by the Pope. He founded the monastery of Emly which became very important in Munster. A 9th century Rule bears his name. |
| Saturday
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St John Chrysostom, 347-407, one of the four great Greek Doctors, the ‘Golden-mouhted’ preacher, was Archbishop of Constantinople. He incurred much opposition and died in exile. Patron saint of preachers. |
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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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Living Rosary
The next meeting for the Living Rosary will be held on
Saturday 13th September after 10am Mass.
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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 10am on Saturday.
There are still some places available anyone interested please contact Pat Rooney 9029 7200.
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Beginning Experience
Belfast Beginning Experience provides support and is open to all who are Widowed, Separated and Divorced. Weekly meetings will be held each Wednesday 8-10pm in St Bride’s Hall, 38 Derryvolgie Avenue, for 10 weeks. Starting with an information evening on Wednesday 17th September at 8pm. |
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| Belfast Pioneer Council
Belfast Pioneer Council are holding their annual Mass in Saint Anne’s Church on Monday 22nd September 2008 at 7.30pm. A Bus is organised to bring people to the Mass. For details ring Anne 9061 5461. 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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Baptisms today at 2pm.Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 21st 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:
Ethel & William Lehane
Gerry Lenaghan
Mary & Bridget Maughan
Edward Maxwell
Val McCartney
Danny Moore
Francis Palmer
Kathleen Rooney
Teresa Tracey |
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| Collections
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Last
week’s offertory collection
amounted to
£1,245.73
There will be a second collection today - the Monthly Stipend
We thank you for your on going support
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