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Fifth
Sunday of ordinary time
There
has to be something reassuring in
today’s readings insofar as
we are reminded that God is not looking
for perfection but rather willingness
to try to do better. Isaiah puts forward
reasons why he is not the one to speak
but his mouth is touched and a voice
is found. Paul feels unworthy to be
even named apostle but accepts the
name since he believes in trying and
rooting himself in the gospel he has
heard. The fishermen gave what they
had to give, the use of their boat,
in order for Jesus to speak to all
gathered and ready to listen. It’s
all about making an effort, being
willing to try and hope for the best.
To run the risk of labeling someone
and to call him or her a “perfectionist”
is generally not a flattering description.
Neither is it an easy load to carry.
The perfectionist can wear him or
herself out trying to have everything
as exactly as it should be. This can
include cooking a meal, decorating
a house, cleaning a car and all too
often, enjoyment is lost. “It’s
got to be perfect” one song
lyric claims – but does it?
There isn’t much reference to
perfection in today’s readings
but there’s an invitation to
do our best. Even the water that seemed
to have no fish, found itself giving
a plentiful supply. The fisherman
Peter fell to his knees but was told
to stand up – a walker, a doer
was needed.
There was work to be done. There still
is. Don’t ever underestimate
the difference we can make. It doesn’t
have to be perfect but it has to be
real.
(Fr Tom Cahill –
Intercom)
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Readings
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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Lectio
Divina Lenten Programme
‘When people come
alive in faith
there is a hunger for the Word of
God’
You are invited to a Lenten Scripture
Programme
which will begin Tuesday 16th February
in the Convent of Mercy.
Morning session: 10.40am (after
Mass) or
Evening session: 7.00pm.
Come and join us.
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Temperance
Sunday: 14th February
Many
people across Northern Ireland drink
alcohol. Some drink too much! You
may think the way you drink is fine.
You get the odd hangover or sometimes
do something you wouldn’t
do sober. This year, on Temperance
Sunday, to encourage drinking in
moderation we are asking that each
of us take some time to think about
how much we drink. To help us do
this copies of the Alcohol MOT are
available in both porches to be
taken away and completed so that
we can learn a little more about
our drinking habits.
Giving up
Alcohol for Lent
Do you feel we live in a
drinks culture?
Are you concerned about alcohol
abuse?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Will
you give up alcohol for Lent? That’s
one type of fasting. We invite you
to take a Temporary Pledge with
the Pioneer Association, say a short
prayer daily and offer your sacrifice
to God for someone suffering with
an addiction.
Register
with the Down and Connor Pioneer
office on 028 9032 2744. Leave your
name, address and phone number and
you will be sent a Pledge Certificate
which includes the daily prayer.
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| Compose
Yourself
Three
year 11 pupils from St Genevieve’s
High School and a year 11 pupil from
De La Salle College took part in a
BBC production called “Compose
Yourself” they were given the
opportunity to learn an instrument
and perform in a concert in the City
Hall with Barry Douglas and Camerata
Ireland. The programme will be shown
on BBC 1 each Monday at 7.30 pm for
6 weeks starting 1st February 2010.
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Night of Traditional Music, Song and
Dance
St
Gall’s GAC is holding a night
of
traditional music, song and dance
in the Waterfront Studio
on Friday 12th February at 8pm.
For tickets £10 contact Sean
9061 8203
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West Belfast Historical Society
The
next meeting will be held on
Friday the 12th of February at 7.30pm
in the Colin Glen trust Premises on
the Stewartstown Road.
This month’s topic is:
‘The Life & Writings
of Bobby Sands’
Guest Speaker: Ms. Sharon McGleave.
All are welcome to attend.
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Be the Change
"Be the Change"
Symposium
- Towards an Ecologically Sustainable,
Socially Just, Spiritually Fulfilling
Approach to Life on the Planet.
Come and be part
of this exploration into the underlying
causes and possible solutions to
the critical planetary issues of
our time in Drumalis 26-28 February
Tel: |
028
2827 2196
028 2827 6455 |
Participants can
attend on a residential,
non-residential or Saturday only
basis
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Choice
Weekend
If you are single (i.e. have never
been married before),
aged between 20-45 and are keen
to share
your faith and life experiences
with others
in a friendly atmosphere,
as well as making new friends,
come along to our next Choice weekend
at Drumalis on 20th and 21st February
2010.
Faith
and Fun can go together.
Contact Drumalis 028 2827 2196 or
028 2827 6455
(during office hours only) or
email drumalis@btconnect.com
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Please Note
Mass
intentions, Anniversaries Masses,
Baptisms, and Marriages are to
be arranged through the Parish
Office on 028 90618180 during the
office hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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Mass Arrangements during Lent
| MONDAY-THURSDAY |
7am and 10am
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| FRIDAY |
7am and 7.30pm
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| SATURDAY VIGIL |
6.30pm
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| SUNDAY |
10am and 12noon
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| LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES |
Tuesday 30th March 7.30pm |
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Mass Times
Saturday
Vigil 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am and 12 Noon
Monday-Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.30pm
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| Baptisms
| Next
baptisms will take place on Sunday 21st
February 2010 at 1.30pm. The next pre-Baptism
instruction will be on Thursday 11th February
2010 at 8pm in the convent.
It is necessary to attend pre-Baptism preparation before asking to have your child baptised. To register for the pre-Baptism preparation please contact the parish office on 90618180, Mon & Wed 2pm-5pm, Tue, Thurs & Fri 10am-2pm.
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Newly Baptised
We welcome into our parish family
Joseph
Charlie Friel
Rory Michael Keenan
Éimear Bernadette Marie McGreevy
Darragh Ciaran McLaren
who were recently baptised.
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| We
Loved Them In Life
We offer
our prayerful support to the families who
died recently:
Ciaran
McCann, Stewartstown Avenue
Harry Henderson, Glencolin Heights
Maureen Magilton Glencolin Park
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
John Moore
Sadie McWilliams
Molly Stafford
Joe Short
Josephine McGuckian
Edith Boyle
Denis Rushe |
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| Collections
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The offertory collection
amounted to £1016.22
There will be a
second collection today - the Monthly
Stipend
Diocesan Collection
for the
People of Haiti
Very sincere thanks to all our parishioners
who donated the magnificent
amount of £7674.35
to Trócaire’s Haiti Appeal.
Thanks to all
those who gave to the Parish collections.
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