parish newsletter 25th / 26th march 2017 fourth sunday of lent · 2017. 3. 25. · an chÉad...
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Parish Newsletter 25th / 26th March 2017
Fourth Sunday of Lent
"Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him."
The prevailing theology of Jesus' time led people to believe that any kind of disability was a punish-ment from God. So Jesus' disciples assumed that the man born blind suffered that affliction because of someone's sin: either his parents' or his own. But Jesus sets the record straight. Not only did he reject the idea that the blindness was a punish-ment for sin; he also went so far as to suggest that this very trial was an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed.
And sure enough, it was. Jesus worked a miracle of healing for the man who followed his directions and "came back able to see." So it was that the "works of God" became "visible" through a man who was blind! But, ironically, not everyone had the eyes to see the miracle. The Gospel tells us that "there was a division among them" as they debated whether this remarkable healing was re-ally an act of God.
Jesus stated that he came "so that those who do not see might see." And so, who are we? Are we blinded by our own expectations of how God is supposed to work? Are we so caught up in our own vision of what we wish would happen that we fail to appreciate what is actually unfolding before our very eyes?
It is so easy to perceive trials, disabilities, sick-ness, and misfortune as a curse or the result of being abandoned by God. But today's Gospel suggests another reality. In the midst of these very difficulties, God wants to reveal himself, to show his love and mercy. It may not always be in the exact way we expect, but without a doubt, even in these challenging realms, God is always at work.
AN CHÉAD CHOMAOINEACH
Children from Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath will cele-brate their First Holy Communion at the 11:00 am
Mass in Holy Rosary on Sunday 2nd April. This is a special occasion for the children, their
families and the Parish Community. A number of seats in the Church will be reserved for the
Children and their families.
My First Communion Prayer
I clasp my hands, then kneel and pray on this, my first Communion Day.
I ask you Jesus, to watch me grow,
and teach me all that I need to know.
Protect me, daily, from all things bad, and fill my heart with all things glad.
And If I ever lose my way,
please guide me back when I kneel and pray. Amen.
25TH / 26TH MARCH 2017
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Sat 6pm Vigil: Mary O’Neill Chris Lang - 1st Anniv Caroline Dwyer Hickey Sun. 11:00: Vincent, Frank & Liam Coughlan John Drumgoole - 1st Anniv Stella & Sean Kelly William & Brigid Curran Sun. 12:15: Michael & Joan Wall Tony Carey Angela Stack - Recently Deceased ST. KILIAN’S CHURCH Sun. 10am: Harry Byrne - Month’s Mind Bernadette Byrne Margaret Gaskin; James Cooney Rose & Ted Kenny & Deceased Members Brien & Kenny families Margaret & Joseph Culleton
If you are a new parishioner or visiting Greystones you are very welcome. If you are new to the parish please make yourself known to one of the priests of the parish. Be sure to visit www.greystonesparish.ie. Daily and weekend Masses from Holy Rosary Church can be seen on our Parish Website
RECENTLY DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the soul of Peter Roberts who died recently and whose funeral Mass was celebrated in Holy Rosary on the 16th March. We offer our sympathy to his family & friends. May he rest in peace. Amen
NEW CHRISTIANS We welcome babies Conor George, Molly, Boris Alan, Joseph and Emily who joined our community through the waters of Baptism last weekend. May they continue to grow strong in body, mind and spirit in the years ahead.
Baptisms take place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1.30pm and can be arranged through the parish office. See details of the new parish programme for the preparation of baptism on the parish website.
PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT
JANUARY 2016
INCOME
Monthly Parish Family Offering €10,581
Receipts from Shrines € 3,929
Pastoral Income € 8,195
Income from Kilian House Family Centre € 2,300
Total income for January €25,005
EXPENDITURE
Staff Salaries, Wages, Honorarium € 3,816
Repairs & Maintenance € 2,789
Parish Running Costs € 5,767
Kilian House Expenses € 3,928
Total expenditure for January €16,300
Balance: Surplus of € 8,705
WHAT IS THE PARISH OFFERING? The Parish receives NO income from the two Sunday Collections. The only regular income the parish receives is from the Monthly Parish Plan Giving. You can contribute to the Parish Plan Giving by Standing Order or Cheque/cash Donation. These forms are available from the back of the Church or Parish Office. Thank you for your support Barry McCleary, Chair, Finance Committee.
Pastoral Area of Greystones / Kilquade
GREYSTONES PARISH:
Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194
Email: [email protected]
Fr. Denis Quinn: 01 2877025
Fr. Gerard Young: 01 2874278
KILQUADE PARISH:
Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194
Fr. Eamonn Clarke: 01 2876207
Canon Seán Smith: 01 2819253
PARISH PASTORAL WORKER:
Paul Thornton: 085 1259753
Email: [email protected]
GREYSTONES PARISH OFFICE:
Secretaries: Tina Bambrick & Adrienne Durran
Mon - Fri. 9.30 – 12.30pm. Tel: 01 2874025. Email: [email protected] Newsletter: [email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
President: Fr. John Daly. Secretary: Tom Shelly Email: [email protected]
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Louise Fenelon 087 2252527; Liam McCabe 086 0230233
Email: [email protected]
KILIAN HOUSE FAMILY CENTRE:
Room Bookings E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 01 2017896
JOURNEYING THROUGH LENT: We offer you an opportunity to pray the scriptures of the Sunday’s of Lent as a way of making a spiritual journey towards our celebration of Easter.
On Tuesday mornings, in Luisne from 10:45am to 12 midday. You need to register with Luisne for it.
On Wednesday nights, in the Carmelite Monastery, Del-gany form 8 to 9pm. a Taizé prayer service based on the Gospel of the following Sunday. Taizé prayer invites us, through the repetition of simple chant, through gentle lighting, through moments of quiet into a space of reflection and experience of God in our lives.
On Thursday mornings, in Kilian House Family Centre, Greystones from 10:40am to 11.40am. We are praying with the scriptures for the coming weekend Masses.
All welcome to any or all of these different styles of en-gaging with Scripture. All you need to bring is an open heart for the Lord. So don’t be shy.
A TRANSPARENT LIFE: “You are as sick as your sickest secret!” That’s an truism popular among people in 12-step programmes. They know that until one faces oneself, in searing honesty, before another human being and there
acknowledges openly his or her sins, there will always be addictions, rationalisation, and lack of transparency. This is a pivotal and non-negotiable step in every 12-step programme. The Church has always had its own version of this step. We call it the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fewer people are going to the sacrament these days. This is an unfortunate development because it is one of the pillars of the spiritual life. At a certain point in one’s growth, there is no progress without it. The critics of the sacrament of reconciliation are right in saying that God is not tied to one vehicle as an avenue for the forgiveness of sins. They are wrong, however, when they denigrate its importance. Simply put, it is the sacrament of the mature and one grows mature by confessing one’s sins. One may not need to confess one’s sins explicitly to another human being in order to have them forgiven. But one does have to confess them explicitly if he or she hope to live a transparent life, free of dark skeletons in the closet, and to make progress in the spiritual life.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Takes place every Sunday 3 - 6pm in Holy Rosary Church & every Thursday after 10am Mass until 11:30, except if there’s a funeral. Exposition in St. Kilian’s Church on Mondays 7am-10pm and Wednesdays 7am - 1pm. All are welcome.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES Pope Francis has personally chosen Dublin to be the host diocese for the World Meeting of Families from 21-26 August 2018. Planning for this great national and international celebration of faith is well underway. Hosting this important
event requires an enormous amount of planning and funding. In this regard a second national collection will be held next weekend (1st & 2nd April). Your support for this collection would be greatly appreciated.
HOLY ROSARY SOUP & SANDWICHES Join us for our Soup & Sandwich lunch and a chat on Wednesday 29 March in Kilian House Family Centre: 12.15 – 2pm. Suggested donation €5 (for local charities). All welcome!
SOCIAL HOBBY & CRAFT AFTERNOON - 2ND APRIL Calling all crafters and hobbyists! Come along to share a skill, pick up a new hobby or simply find a friend. Sun April 2nd from 3 - 5.30pm, (time extended!) in Kilian House Family Centre, Greystones. 18 years
& over welcome to come along. Spread the word! Refreshments available at €1.50. See www.greystonesparish.ie GREYSTONES MUSIC CIRCLE Meets first Wednesday of each month in Greystones Library from 7-9pm to listen to classical favourites. Admission free. Next meeting: Wed 5 April. DELGANY THURSDAY CLUB On Thursday, 6th April, we will visit Ardgillan House and Gardens, Balbriggan. Coach leaves Delgany Church @ 2pm. Cost €22.00 Some seats available. Ring Noelene Scott @ 2876878
THE CAROLINE FOUNDATION wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the community of Greystones for supporting our recent fundraiser, GIVE US A SONG marking World Cancer Weekend. We acknowledge with appreciation all who sang, organized events, rattled buckets and promoted Give us a Song! It was a national event & together we raised €42,000.00 for cancer research. We are grateful for the trust you place in us by supporting our fundraiser and it is in that spirit we want to reassure you that, though we are a small foundation, 100% volunteer run, we fund 2 cancer researchers on Prof John Crown's research team. Thank you.
KILIAN HOUSE FAMILY CENTRE
Room Bookings mail: [email protected]
Phone: 01 2017896
Whist every Wednesday at 8.00pm sharp.
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Greystones Lawn Tennis Club (Mill Road)Tuesdays at 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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Log on to www.gcu.ie for details of Credit Union Services.
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