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Twenty
ninth Sunday of the year
The late Archbishop
Helder Camera of Recipe in Brazil
described mission as refusing to be
locked into the problems of the little
world in which we exist.
Mission is
always looking outwards, reaching
out beyond ourselves, our home, our
community, our parish, our diocese,
our nation. Mission is opening oneself
to others as brothers and sisters,
discovering and encountering them,
sharing their joys and sufferings.
If to discover them and reach out
to them, it is necessary to cross
the seas and fly through the heavens,
then mission is leaving for the ends
of the earth.
The work of
Irish missionaries is varied. The
Mission Sunday poster highlights the
work of five typical missionaries
as they reach out in different parts
of the world. It varies from working
with children with mental and physical
disabilities, working with leers to
give them a better quality of life,
serving displaced people after the
horrific civil war in Kenya, involvement
in education, human development and
primary health care, to pioneering
an income generating scheme for women.
This is in addition to their direct
life of prayer, dialogue, sacrifice,
catechising and witness. Over 1950
Irish missionaries are currently reaching
out in a variety of ways to serve
the spiritual and human needs of the
people whose lives they share.
Mission Sunday
is about celebrating, uniting with,
remembering and assisting missionaries
on the front line, often in difficult
and dangerous circumstances. But as
any missionary will tell you, they
could not reach out or thrive without
the generous support of the people
in the home Church. This support is
threefold. The first support is prayer.
Pray for missionaries. The second
support is the offering of suffering.
St Therese of Lisieux offered each
painful step of her illness to assist
a missionary. The third support is
a financial offering. Every cent collected
on Mission Sunday is sent to a mission
in great need. Mission is breaking
out of the shell of looking inwards;
REACH OUT.
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| Daily
Readings
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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Autumn/Advent Christmas Programme 2009
A Time of Prayer, Reflection on next Sunday’s Gospel.
The art of reading Scripture through Lectio Divina, of reflecting on the word and relating it to our lives, helps to bring us to a deeper understanding of God, and to develop a more intimate relationship with Him
Beginning Tuesday 27th October in the Convent of Mercy.
Morning session: 10.40am (after Mass) or Evening session: 7.00pm.
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SWINE FLU
If any one has flu-like symptoms they should stay at home, seek advice from their GP and not attend any church liturgies, Mass, Baptisms, Funerals… the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply in cases of sickness.
Sign of Peace
For the next 6 months, the Sign of Peace has been suspended.
Communion
In light of the present circumstances parishioners are asked to receive Holy Communion in the hand. This includes primary school children. Please note for the next 6 months, Holy Communion will be under the form of bread only.
Receiving Holy Communion in your hand.
When approaching the Priest place your right hand under the left hand, making a hollow or throne for the Eucharist. When the Priest says, “The Body of Christ”, answer “Amen”. Step to the right or left of the Priest. Then take the Eucharist from the hollow of your hand with your left hand and place it in your mouth immediately. |
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Rachael’s Vineyard
Rachael’s Vineyard Ministries seeks to provide pastoral care for those hurting after an abortion experience, either your own or family members. Our next healing weekend will be in October. Further details from Marian
On 028 9079 9967 or E Mail (marianrvni@yahoo.co.uk) or visit the website www.rachaelsvineyards.org.
All queries are treated in the strictest confidence. |
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Cloona Oasis Centre
Depression Group
meets Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm
Alcohol Support Group
meets Fridays 11am-12.30pm.
For more information: Tel. 9062 4923
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Autumn Sale
Our Lady’s Home, 68 Ard na Va Road, Falls Road, Belfast
is holding an Autumn Sale
in aid of The Activity Fund
on 24th October from 10am to 4pm |
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Mission Month – Reach Out
Mission Sunday 18th October 2009
October is the traditional month of universal mission and is an opportunity for Christians to demonstrate solidarity with their missionary brothers and sisters.
Through the celebration of Mission Sunday, Catholics are encouraged to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity, through prayer, sacrifice and financial contribution. Each year the Mission Sunday collection is organised by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. In 2008 the Irish people contributed over €2.6million. Funds raised are distributed to mission projects throughout the world and assist missionaries in reaching out to communities in need, both spiritually and materially. Please support the Mission Sunday collection on Sunday 18th October. The total raised in today’s collection will be sent in its entirety to support mission projects worldwide.
Please give what you can, every gift – no matter how small- makes a difference.
For further information please visit: www.wmi.ie
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Stress Control
There will be a Public Talk in NICVA (Conference Room A), 61 Duncairn Gardens, North Belfast on Monday, 2 November 2009 at 8.pm. The talk is entitled; ‘Stress Control’ and will be given by Patrick Love, Senior Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, Belfast Trust. Admission Free – all welcome. For further information contact the Helpline of AWARE (Defeat Depression): 08451202961 or Email: info@aware-ni.org or www.aware-ni.org.uk
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Bible Alive
Bible Alive is on sale in the Sacristy, price £1.95
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Marino Restrepo Retreat, St Agnes’ Church
On Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, Marino Restrepo will be giving a retreat on the theme of Salvation in St Agnes’ Church. Marino’s testimony will be given on Friday 23rd at 7.30pm and the retreat will commence at 10.30am on Saturday 24th. The retreat will end with a Mass and healing service at 5pm. Bring a packed lunch. All are welcome and admission is free.
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Cappella Caeciliana Concert
Cappella Caeciliana in concert directed by the internationally renowned conductor Stephen Layton. Saturday 24th October 7.30pm in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Malone Road. Programme includes the Fauré Requiem. Tickets (£10) available from Matchett’s Music, 6 Wellington Place.
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Parish Radio
If you are interested please phone
028 9061 8590 or 028 9022 0961.
There are two models available which are marked to receive broadcasts from St Oliver Plunkett Church.
Model 1 costs £25 including VAT and batteries (short range). Model 2 costs £60 and is mains powered – no batteries required. This has a longer range and provides better quality which is more suitable for areas where there are electrical power lines nearby.
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Restore Practical Counselling
“Waiting by the Well: spiritual refreshment for busy people” a residential retreat with Tony Horsfall from Tuesday 10th – Thursday 12th November in Drumalis Retreat House.
“Pilgrims Making Progress”, a quiet day with Tony Horsfall on Saturday 14th November 10am – 4pm in Drumalis Retreat House.
For more information contact the Hopelink Centre, 31 Carlisle Circus, Belfast 9027 8191. |
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Cursillo Weekend in Benburb Priory
Mens: Thursday
15th – Sunday 18th October
Womens: Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th October
Cost £85, Transport provided from Belfast.
Contact: Sean Cullen – 028 9022 0492 or
Roisin Mulholland - 077 2300 2094 |
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Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession
Annual Rosary Procession will take place today at 3pm.
The procession leaves St John’s Church, Falls Road and will process to St Agnes’ Church where there will be a short service of Benediction. Refreshments will be available afterwards. Rosary beads and leaflets provided. All are welcome. Please gather at 2.45pm
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Mass Times
Saturday Vigil – 6.30pm
Sunday – 10.00am + 12 Noon
Monday – Thursday – 10.00am
Friday – 7.30pm
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| Baptisms
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The next available date for Baptisms is the 1st November. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on 22nd October 2009 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 offer
our sympathy and prayerful support to the
families of those parishioners who died
recently:
Olive Lindsay Glencolin
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
William James and Frank Hardy
Kathleen Dodds
Michael O’Neill
Pat Mc Guinness
Michael and Mary Maguire
Robert Mallon
Gerry Doherty |
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| Collections
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The offertory collection
amounted to £1,094.68
The Eucharistic Congress collection
amounted to £540.16
Thanks to all those who gave to the Parish collections.
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