The conversion of St Paul - 25th January
Fr. Frank • January 23, 2021
The conversion of Paul the Apostle, was, according to the New Testament, an event in the life of Paul the Apostle that led him to cease persecuting early Christians and to become a follower of Jesus. It is normally dated to AD 34–37.
Please pray for Our Sick : Ellen Blair, Margaret Callaghan Doreen Cleary, Michael Ritchie, Neil Boyle, John Rielly Molly Strang, Baby Elliot (15 month old) Joan Hart, James Clark, Fr. Michael McLaughlin, Patricia Henderson, Joanna Maier (Connecticut USA), Therese Gilgunn Tressy Callaghan, Suzanne McMurray, Mary Coyle, Lesley Watson (Spain) Maureen McHugh, Margaret Burke, Marie White, Kathleen Daly, John McGuire, Jill Brown, Karen Pritchatt, Louise Newton,and all our sick.
St. Peter's & St. Mark's June 10th 7pm
St. Mark's 10th May 10am Mass St. Peter's 17th May 10am Mass 27 of our children are making their First Communion on Saturday. The Children of St. Mark's have been working and practising hard for this special occasion. Could you pray for me that I don't loose my patience with the Adults. As you know my face let's the world know what I'm thinking and feeling. LOL
Our Recently Dead: Walter Stewart, Ann Callaghan, Danny Prior, Elizabeth Quinn, James Kennedy, Carole Anne Edie Month Minds & Anniversaries John McGuire, John McDonald, Sadie Coffey, Sarah Kennedy, Frankie McCann, Ann Clelland, Teresa & Tommy Sweeney
As usual I was listening to RTE Radio One yesterday and one of the first songs they played was "Jealous of the Angels." And it made me think of Pope Francis. I thought I would put the lyrics of the chorus in this week: There will be another angel Around the throne tonight Your love lives on inside of me And I will hold on tight It's not my place to question Only God knows why I'm just jealous of the angels Around the throne tonight On Wednesday the College of Cardinals will meet to elect the new Pope.We pray for all of them that they will allow the Holy Spirit to work through them. I will offer Mass on Wednesday for the beginning of the conclave
It has been such a sad week with the death of Pope Francis. Here are some of his quotes "I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security, “I believe in God, not in a Catholic God; there is no Catholic God. There is God, and I believe in Jesus Christ, his incarnation. Jesus is my teacher and my pastor, but God, the Father, Abba, is the light and the Creator. This is my Being.” God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” “Let us be lights of hope! Let us maintain a positive outlook on reality.” Today I ask you in the name of Christ and the Church, never tire of being merciful.” The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” May he rest in Peace
I am looking for Volunteers to move the power-points on during the Sunday Masses, Vigil 4pm, 9.30am & 11am. It is very easy to operate, if we get enough volunteers for each Mass we would put a wee rota together. It would take a wee bit of pressure off me.
Carrigan’s - Friday 11 July If you wish to add your name to the list you can give your details to Chrissy or Anne at the door after 4pm mass, or you can email Chrissy at: chrissyrooneyis@gmail.com Deposits not required but payment of £17:50 for the meal requires to be paid no later than 4 July.
Anniversary Mass will take place on Thursday 26th June at 7pm. There will be refreshments in the hall afterwards
Palm Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday before Easter each year and marks the start of Holy Week. But what is the actual significance of this Holy Day, and how does it play a part in the greater story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection? The Palm Sunday Account Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem with His disciples to celebrate Passover. When they reached the Mount of Olives, He sent two of the disciples to retrieve a donkey colt for Him to ride. He instructed them to untie it, and if anyone asked them why they were doing so, to tell them that the Master has need of it. They did as He instructed, and brought the colt to Him, laying their cloaks over it for Him to sit on it. As He rode into the city, people spread their cloaks and palm branches in the road, proclaiming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” The spectacle attracted the attention of those in the city, and many wondered who He was. The entry into Jerusalem is documented in all four gospels, with slight variations in each account. Today, the celebration of Palm Sunday opens Holy Week. The priest blesses palms and distributes them to the congregation. The palms are either kept and used as a reminder of Christ’s victory throughout the year, or are burned and used as the ashes for the next year’s Ash Wednesday service.
