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CORPUS CHRISTI
The body and blood of Christ
All three readings have a line or two that we hear echoed in our Eucharistic prayers. Food and meals are among the most potent symbols of scripture. The food mentioned is often simply bread, or bread and fish in the case of the feeding of the multitude. In the Hebrew Scriptures simple food is often linked with the presence of God and food is the provision of a caring God. The blessing and sharing of simple food accompany God’s blessing on a person or people. Melchizedek the mysterious priest and king comes forth with bread and wine. He is a priest outside the Levitical line – as Jesus is. He is the mediator of God’s blessing on Abram.
Paul reminds the Corinthians that the source for his understanding of the power of the meal they share together has been revealed to him by “the Lord.” He is not simply passing on what he has learnt from the other apostles (and indeed his letters predate the Gospels). The “memory” that Paul means here is that same sense of memory (anamnesis) that the Jews held for the liberating exodus events in the Passover meal. He reminds them; “every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his death.” Paul’s use of the word “proclaim” means a powerful, public testimony about the life and death of Christ. Partaking of this meal is an act in the new life of Christ.
In the Gospel narrative of the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus reveals his true identity in the provision of food for a hungry crowd. His compassion for the crowd finds direct response in their being fed by him. The kingdom of God is revealed and made manifest in Jesus who feeds the hungry. And there is abundance in the kingdom of God. There is also a justice dimension to this feeding. Jesus does not send them away to find what they can for themselves; his care extends to feeding the crowd then and there.
(Fr Tom Cahill, Intercom)
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| DAILY READINGS
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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CEMETERY
SUNDAY
Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of graves at:
Tullyrusk, Sunday 6th June at 2pm
The Rock, Sunday 6th June at 3pm
Carnmoney Cemetery, Sunday 13th June at 3pm.
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‘Rally for Life’ Information Evening
In July, a massive pro-life rally will be held in Belfast City Centre. Volunteers are urgently required to help with the event. If you can help in any way, please come along to an Information Evening in the Emerald Roadhouse (formerly The Devenish Arms), Finaghy Road North, on Tuesday 8th June at 7.30pm.
For further details, please contact:
Rally for Life Committee on 028 9027 8484
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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR P5 AND P6
We continue to encourage you to come along and attend
Sunday Mass and remind you that the next special Mass for you
is Sunday June 6th 12.00 Noon
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FRIENDS OF LA SALLE
Annual Golf Classic, Monday 7th June, Dunmurry Golf Club. Contact Linda McGarry on 9050 8800 to book a place. |
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CHILD PROTECTION:
INVITATION TO PARISH INFORMATION SESSION
A number of volunteers have received an invitation to attend a Parish Information Session on Tuesday 8th June in St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Glen Road.
It is very important that all these volunteers attend this event; otherwise they must stand down from their parish duties as they will not be covered by Diocesan Insurance. |
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MEMORT WALKS WITH CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
A Memory Walk to remember loved ones will take place on Saturday 12th June.
For more information, phone 9079 2419.
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St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammer School
Primary 6 Pupils and their Parents are invited to attend our Registration Event for Transfer 2011
on Thursday 10th June at 4.00pm
All enquires to the Principal 9029 4000 |
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ANNUAL PILGRIMATE TO KNOCK
Takes place on Sunday 13th June
and will be led by Bishop Farquhar.
There will be a bus leaving St Anne’s at 8am returning 10.30pm. Morning tea and coffee will be served and evening meal in Killyhevlin Hotel cost £28.
| Contact Fr Colin Grant |
Tel: 9064 3939 day |
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Tel: 9075 5272 evening |
| Contact Tom |
Tel: 9062 8286 |
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Memory Walks with Cruse Bereavement Care
A Memory Walk to remember loved ones
will take place on Saturday 12th June at 1pm
in the grounds of Stormount.
For more information phone 9079 2419
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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place each Friday at 7pm-7.25 pm followed by evening Mass at 7.30pm.
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Please Note!
Mass Intentions,
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms, and
Marriages are to be arranged through
the Parish Office
on Tel: 9061 8180 during the office
hours
of 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
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KNOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
"WALK BY FAITH"
The Knock Summer festival is for all young people between the ages of 18-35 and runs from 25th - 27th June.
Over the 3 days there will be talks, workshops, drum, dance, prayer, music and reflection. It is a great opportunity to step out of the busyness of life to question, explore, ignite and celebrate your faith.
Cost 70 euro (includes food, accommodation and access to all events). Youthcom will be running a bus from Belfast to Knock for the festival.
Contact Clare, 9023 2432
or email: claregilmore@youthcom.org
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SCHOOL NEWS
ADULT EDUCATION
Are you interested in improving your academic qualifications?
St. Oliver Plunkett Primary School will be hosting classes in English, Maths and Computers from September during the school day with professional tutors from the Belfast Met.
These classes go from absolute beginners to advanced levels. If you would like to take part in order to get a qualification or to meet new people please include your name and contact details in an envelope addressed to Mr. Martini. Leave this in the school office. Most of the courses are free.
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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR P4, P5 AND P6
We extend a very warm welcome to the children of P4, P5 and P6 and their parents to our Masses this weekend.
We continue to encourage you to come along and attend Sunday Mass every week.
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PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION
The second collection next week 13th June 2010 is (Pope’s collection) Peter's Pence Collection.
This collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the Pope and has evolved as a resource to fund the Holy See’s charitable actions for those in need. The Peter's Pence Collection is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church. ‘Peter’s Pence’ is the most characteristic expression of the participation of all the faithful in the Bishop of Rome’s charitable initiatives in favour of the universal Church. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.)
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Catholic Singles
An organization which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events.
For more information phone 0161 941 3498,
visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk
or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
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Hanging Baskets
CBS Greenhouse now has a wide range of wicker and wire baskets, tubs and window boxes.
Contact CBS, Glen Road, 9080 8050 for more information. Prices start from as little as £1.75.
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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
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Next available date for baptism is Sunday 4th July 2010 at 1.30pm. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 10th June 2010 at 8pm in the convent.
It is necessary to attend pre-Baptism preparation before asking to have your child baptised. To arrange a Baptism and to book a place on the pre-Baptism instruction course please contact the parish office 9061 8180 Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm.
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Newly Baptised
We welcome into our parish family
Casey Marie Caldwell Doonan
James Matthews
who were recently baptised.
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| We
Loved Them In Life
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We offer
our prayerful support to the family of those
who died recently:
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
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Margaret Brady
Maureen McDonnell
Tim Molloy
Marie Doherty
Caoimhghin Mackel
Maisie Cunningham
Dennis and Arthur Beatty
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| Collections
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The Offertory Collection for 30th May amounted to £1131.84
The Offertory Collection for 23rd May amounted to £1040.52
There will be a second collection this week - the Monthly Stipend
There will be a second collection next week - the Peter's Pence Collection
LEGION OF MARY
The Annual Church Door Collection for Legion of Mary Hostels will be taken up next weekend, 5th and 6th June, after all the Masses.
BIBLE ALIVE
June’s edition now available from sacristy, price £1.95
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
By now all who are registered to receive parish envelopes to support the parish should have received their envelopes. If anyone has not, please complete the form in the leaflet delivered to you or contact the parish office 90 618180 between the office hours 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Please return late envelopes to the parish
office between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Thanks to all
those who gave so generously to the Parish collections
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