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ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The two major themes emerging from these readings are forgiveness and inclusivity. The first step in seeking God’s forgiveness is clear naming and acknowledging of the sin that has been committed. This David does immediately as Nathan challenges him. Despite his remorse and God’s forgiveness, God’s retribution remains for David and his household. In the Gospel, this gracious forgiveness of God is further developed in Jesus, who demonstrates a forgiveness that is complete with no further retribution!
Simon the Pharisee stands as a foil to all of us. Can we see a little bit of ourselves in him and his attitude? It is easy to be blind to our faults and slip into the hypocrisy of judging and excluding others who fail to meet our narrow criteria of social acceptability. Jesus consistently turns these perceptions on their head. There is no one who is turned away by Jesus from sharing his table. The most marginalized find a place there. Paul extends this inclusion and welcome to all the Gentiles who have come to believe in Christ.
Jesus exposes the lie at the heart of Simon’s distant hospitality and the woman’s outpouring of genuine affection. It is so much easier to accept forgiveness than it is to extend it to another. There is a little confusion among interpreters of this scene as whether love leads to forgiveness or forgiveness leads to love? However, the riddle in the middle of the narrative, if applied to the woman, would suggest here that she has been forgiven much and knows the joy and freedom that comes with such forgiveness. What is clear is that love is the natural response of the forgiven. Simon, so sure of his moral superiority, has little self-awareness of his need for forgiveness. Consequently his capacity for love is severely diminished. The imperative attitude for the experience of God’s forgiveness, which we all need, is one of utter humility before God. The result: an emboldened and generous love and a fearless sense of one’s worth. Forgiveness liberates people into their true selves before God.
Fr Tom Cahill, Intercom
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| DAILY READINGS
You
can access the daily readings on the
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CEMETERY
SUNDAY
Carnmoney Cemetery, Sunday 13th June at 3pm.
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SCHOOL NEWS
The children from Year 7 have been very busy rehearsing this year’s school production. It is a play entitled, ‘Do you Remember the Time?’ Come and reminisce about your own school days as the children sing and dance along to songs which celebrate school life, past and present.
The show will be performed in the school premises on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of June at 7.30. Tickets cost £5 and can be bought from the school.
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THE PRIESTS IN CONCERT
The Priests’ concert takes place on
Saturday 19th June at 8pm
in the Waterfront Hall.
Contact the Booking Office 028 9033 4455
or www.waterfront.co.uk
Tickets: £24, £27.50 and £33
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SPECIAL SERVICES
| Saturday 19th June |
“Anointing of the Sick”
at 11.00am and 3.30pm |
| Monday 21st June |
“Sacrament of Reconciliation”
at 9.30am, 3.30pm, 6.30pm and 9.30pm |
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CLONARD SOLEMN NOVENA 2010
Wednesday 16th – Thursday 24th June
The Clonard Novena will be aired each day
on the Parish Radio, Channel 6 |
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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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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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Saturday and
Sunday |
7.00am |
7.00am |
8.15am |
8.15am |
9.30am |
9.30am |
11.00am |
11.00am |
2.00pm |
12.30pm |
3.30pm |
2.00pm |
6.30pm |
3.30pm |
8.00pm |
5.00pm |
9.30pm |
6.30pm |
11.00pm |
8.00pm |
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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
There will be a second collection next week, 20th June, the Pope’s/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 18th July 2010 at 1.30pm. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 24th 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:
Christopher Donnelly, Canada
Cecilia Herron, Brooke Drive |
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
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William John Heaney
Bernadette Conlon
Teresa Healey
Mary Clifford
Joshua White
Geraldine O’Sullivan, Month’s Mind
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| Collections
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Last week's Offertory Collection amounted to £976.18
The Monthly Stipend
amounted to £1565.58
There will be a second collection next week - the Peter's Pence Collection
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. A leaflet outlining the system of donating to the parish should also have been delivered to every household. If anyone has not received either of these items please contact the parish office 9061 8180 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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