Mass intentions for the week ahead, 10th October 2010
Saturday 9th October
11 am Michael Hosty (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 7:30 Margaret Coen and Kathleen Sweeney
Sunday 10th October
9.30 am Geraldine McCooke
11 am 1. Paddy and Annie Lee
2. Marty and Anna Leigh Cleere
12.15 pm Elizabeth Griffin and deceased members of
Harlowe family.
6.30 pm Martin Curley and Eddie Ward
Monday 11th October
10 am John and Margaret Sammon
Tuesday 12th October
10 am For all the Sick and Special Intention
Wednesday 13th October
10 am Bridie Whelan and Joe McDermott
8pm Meeting re Parish Pastoral Team
Thursday 14th October
10 am 1. Delia and James Hoade and deceased members of
family. 2. David O'Reilly.
Friday 15th October
10 am Margaret McNamee and Simone Mountgrain
Saturday 15th October
11am Mary Violet Brodie (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm John Deeney and Bernard Concar and
John Conneely.
Sunday 16th October
9.30 am Tom, Chris and Thomas Coughlan and deceased members
of Coughlan and Larkin families.
11 am Francis McDonagh and Mary Bridget McDonagh.
12.15 pm John and Barry Wade and deceased members of
Wade and Hehir families. 2. Jimmy Duffy.
6.30 pm Ivan Canavan and deceased members of the Canavan
and Rhattigan families.
Pastoral Council News.
Dear Friend,
We invite you to a Special Meeting in the Sacred Heart Church next Wednesday, October 13th at 8.00 pm to choose a person to represent your Group involved in our church on our Parish Pastoral Team/Council.
Hope you can come.
Specific letters have been sent out to each group, and we also need a representative from outside the groups to represent our parish and worshiping community.
Mgr. Malachy Hallinan, PP.
Statement by the Catholic Bishops of The Six Counties
on the ‘First All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice’
organised jointly by the Family Planning Association in Britain and Ireland
The Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Thursday 7th & Friday 8th October 2010.
We deplore and oppose the conference to be held this evening and tomorrow in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle entitled the ‘First All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice’.
This conference is clearly designed to undermine the rights and welfare of children in the womb and the consistently pro-life position of the majority of people on this island. It is an attempt to normalise what is unacceptable. We appeal to all those who cherish the inherent dignity of human life in all its stages to join us in expressing opposition to this event.
Every human life is worthy of protection from the moment of conception to natural death. The dignity of the human person is absolute and inviolable. We call on public representatives to express their opposition to this conference and to promote and defend a legislative environment which respects the inherent dignity of life in all it stages.
A conference which promotes themes such as ‘manual vacuum aspiration’ and ‘issues in late abortion’ is an affront to the dignity of the human person. It is gravely immoral. Respect should be shown in all circumstances for the life and well being of both the mother and the unborn child.
One of the objectives of the conference is to learn about how clinicians can be trained to provide abortion services. This raises questions about how the statutory authorities should respond to such an event in a jurisdiction where abortion is illegal in most circumstances.
No one should be forced to act against their conscience on a moral issue as fundamental as the right to life of the unborn. Employers and others must therefore uphold the right of every person to have their moral conscience and deeply held religious beliefs respected.
We call on Catholics and other Christians to renew their efforts to build a culture of life and to pray in particular for a renewed appreciation of the preciousness and inherent dignity of the life of the child in the womb.
Further information:
Martin Long, Director of Communications 086 172 7678
Brenda Drumm, Communications Officer 087 310 4444
Bishop Colm O’Reilly calls Catholics “together in mission” to renew their commitment to proclaim the Gospel throughout Mission Month October 2010.
Special feature on Mission Month available on
http://www.catholicbishops.ie/
Each year the Catholic Church designates the whole month of October as mission month. The year Sunday 24 October is Mission Sunday, the worldwide day of prayer for the missions. World Missions Ireland www.wmi.ie - the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies - brings the prayers, solidarity and financial help of the Church in Ireland to Christian communities in other parts of the world, especially those in greatest need.
Bishop Colm O’Reilly, Chairman of the Bishops' Council for the Missions, today joins with the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to highlight Mission Month as an “opportunity to renew the commitment to proclaim the Gospel and to give pastoral activities greater missionary perspective.”
“October in the Church calendar is a special time to reflect on Mission, as well as to renew our Missionary work for today”, Bishop O’Reilly continued.
Resources for Mission Month 2010 are now available at
http://www.catholicbishops.ie/
and include:
A short video interview with Bishop Colm O'Reilly about the Church's celebration of Mission Month each year, the continuing need for a missionary presence across the world, and how people can support the missionary work of the Church
The Message of Pope Benedict XVI for Mission Sunday 24 October 2010 on the theme ‘Building Ecclesial Communion is the Key to Mission'
Details of the Mission Alive project 2010. Mission Alive is the Mission Awareness Project of the Irish Missionary Union and provides resources for members and supporters of the Irish Missionary Movement to reflect on the theme for Mission Month 2010.
Information from World Missions Ireland on Mission Sunday, the worldwide day of prayer for the missions which takes place in Ireland on 24 October 2010
Articles from Intercom, the Irish Bishops' pastoral and liturgical resource magazine, by Fr Gary Howley SPS, National Director of World Missions Ireland and Ronan Barry, Mission Alive Coordinator at the Irish Missionary Union
Bishop Colm O'Reilly is Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois and Chairman of the Bishops' Council for the Missions
Each year Mission Sunday is celebrated throughout the world in order to raise awareness of the centrality of the Church’s call to proclaim the Gospel. ‘Together in Mission’ is the 2010 theme for this Mission month of October.
Further information:
Martin Long, Director of Communications 086 172 7678
Brenda Drumm, Communications Officer 087 310 4444
Press release on the preparatory meetings for the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland.
On 5 October 2010, the Prefect and the Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops and representatives from the Holy See held a preparatory meeting in Rome with the Apostolic Visitators named by the Holy Father for the Apostolic Visitation to the four Metropolitan Archdioceses of Ireland: His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor; His Eminence Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.; the Most Reverend Thomas C. Collins; the Most Reverend Terrence T. Prendergast, S.J.
Mindful of the tragic abuse of children that has taken place in Ireland, the participants discussed the particular aspects of this important Visitation. Pastoral in nature, the Visitation "is intended to assist the local Church on her path of renewal" (Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland) and is a sign of the Holy Father’s desire, as the Successor of Peter, to offer his pastoral solicitude to the Church in Ireland. The Visitators will give particular attention to victims of abuse and their families, but will also meet with and listen to a variety of people, including ecclesiastical authorities, lay faithful and those involved with the crucial work of safeguarding of children.
On 6 October 2010, as had been previously planned, His Eminence Cardinal Seán B. Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Dermot Clifford, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, and the Most Reverend Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit together with the Visitators and Superiors from the Congregation for Bishops and the Secretariat of State. The meeting that followed, marked by fraternal warmth and mutual collaboration, summarized the discussions from the previous day and focused on the organization of the Apostolic Visitation and the Archdioceses involved.
All participants are hopeful that this significant endeavour will be an instrument of purification and healing for the Church in Ireland and help to restore the trust and hope of the faithful there.
- See
http://www.catholicbishops.ie/
for access to:
the full text of the ‘Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the Catholics of Ireland’
(It’s also available on the menu bar of this page)
related Vatican videos consisting of the Pope Benedict addressing the issue of the Catholic Church and abuse.
the web recording from St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, of Cardinal Brady's welcoming remarks for the ‘Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the Catholics of Ireland’ on 20 March 2010;
extracts from the Pastoral Letter.
- In his letter Pope Benedict XVI:
says to the victims of abuse and their families: ‘You have suffered grievously and I am truly sorry’
expresses deep dismay at ‘sinful and criminal acts and the way the Church authorities in Ireland dealt with them’
calls on Church leaders in Ireland to continue to cooperate fully with the civil authorities
says that only decisive action carried out with complete honesty and transparency will restore the respect and good will of the Irish people towards the Church
concludes his letter with a special 'Prayer for the Church in Ireland', which he composed himself.
- The following are extracts from the press release published on 31 May 2010 by the Vatican concerning the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland:
Following the Holy Father’s Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, the Apostolic Visitation of certain Irish dioceses, seminaries and religious congregations will begin in autumn of this year.
Through this Visitation, the Holy See intends to offer assistance to the Bishops, clergy, religious and lay faithful as they seek to respond adequately to the situation caused by the tragic cases of abuse perpetrated by priests and religious upon minors. It is also intended to contribute to the desired spiritual and moral renewal that is already being vigorously pursued by the Church in Ireland.
The Apostolic Visitors will set out to explore more deeply questions concerning the handling of cases of abuse and the assistance owed to the victims; they will monitor the effectiveness of and seek possible improvements to the current procedures for preventing abuse, taking as their points of reference the Pontifical Motu Proprio "Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela" and the norms contained in Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic Church in Ireland, commissioned and produced by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church.
The Visitors named by the Holy Father for the dioceses are: His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster, for the Archdiocese of Armagh; His Eminence Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, for the Archdiocese of Dublin; the Most Reverend Thomas Christopher Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, for the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly; the Most Reverend Terrence Thomas Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa, for the Archdiocese of Tuam.
Further information:
Martin Long, Catholic Communications Office, Maynooth, Ireland, 00 353 861727678
Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Annual Social will be held in the Salthill Hotel, Galway on:
Saturday 16th October at 8pm.
Tickets available from Fr. Martin Moran, Killannin, Rosscahill, (091- 550106), or from Committee Members.
Volunteers Needed for Pemba, Tanzania.
12 Volunteers will work in construction and education in this remote island from 25th June to 10th July. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of these people, please contact 065 7071024.
INVITATION TO CONFERENCE.
This year, Viatores Christi is celebrating its 50th year of recruiting, training and placing people from all walks of life in long-term overseas missionary roles. As we reach this important milestone, we feel that it would be very timely and beneficial at this landmark in our existence to be able to bring together those in the field of mission, development and volunteering to explore where we are all going in the future and how we can continue Ireland’s long tradition of working to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone to live a more human life.
To this end, we are planning a jubilee conference on 29th and 30th October 2010 in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin. The Conference will be entitled
Mission. .. . Development. . . Volunteering. . . What Next?
Exploring Ways Forward. . . Together!
The conference will run from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, and will feature workshops, keynote speakers and plenary sessions as well as a social evening on the Friday night.
The conference will feature speakers from Africa, Latin America and Ireland, including:
• Patty Abozaglo, Trocaire Programme Officer for Horn/E Africa,
• Dr. Seán Ruth, author of ‘Leadership and Liberation: A Psychological Approach’
• Silas Siakor, director of the Sustainable Development Institute in Liberia
• Rev. Dr. Sahr Yambasu, Methodist minister (formerly Galway) and development specialist
• Sylvia Cachino and others
• Viatores Christi Haitian Team - Haiti Earthquake – Natural Disasters Case study: Was It Really a Natural Disaster
Talks and workshops on:
• listening to voices from the global South;
• ethics and best practice in development; leadership, liberation and the role of an ally;
• …and many other topics relevant to all those working in mission and development.
• exhibits – social evening – group discussions – practical proposals
The aim of the conference is to contribute to the advancement of thinking in mission, aid and development -- our common area of interest and concern. We wish to explore and discuss the long
tradition of Ireland’s sons and daughters who brought their lives and skills to share with those in need in our world.
We would therefore be grateful if you could see fit to assist us in any way that you can by promoting the conference to your own members and attending the conference. We are also inviting all those who are involved in the field of mission, development, volunteering, advocacy, etc., to have a stand at the conference where you may publicise the work of your own organisation/group and how we can all work collaboratively in the future.
Conference Fees
The cost per delegate is €35 per person (concessions available)
Cost of stand + two delegates is €100.
This covers cost of stand at the conference plus conference fee for two people from your organisation.
(Limited spaces available)
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.
Email Colette at viatoreschristi.com Tel. 01-8689986
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards,
Colette Rooney
Development Officer
Viatores Christi
8 New Cabra Road
Phibsboro
Dublin 7
01-8689986
http://www.viatoreschristi.com/
email Colette at viatoreschristi.com
Know any Silver Surfers?
Age Action is launching the 2010 Silver Surfer Awards for older people who use of technology.
If you can help us distribute this poster attached through your networks or print out and put on your notice board or you might want to nominate someone or know someone who would be good for an award!
Nomination closing date is Friday 29th October.
Thanks for your help,
Ciara
Ciara Sherlock
Organiser, Silver Surfer Awards 2010 and TRY IT Events in Blanchardstown & Leixlip
Age Action Ireland Ltd
30/31 Lower Camden Street
Dublin 2
Mobile: 087 262 4374 or 087 8209495
Tel: 01 4756989
Fax: 01 4756011
Email: ciaras at ageaction.ie
Website:
http://www.ageaction.ie/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/AgeActionIreland
Twitter:
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Join Age Action and support Positive Ageing
Two great Retreat houses in Dublin, lots of events.
Visit their websites to find out more:
A. Manresa Retreat House.
http://www.manresa-sj.org/
B. Emmaus Retreat and Conference Centre.
http://www.emmauscentre.ie/multi/default.asp?itemId=193
Juvenile Arthritis….. Kids get arthritis too.
Help children and young people living with arthritis by selling JAsper Pins to your friends, family and community during October on behalf of Arthritis Ireland.
This campaign will raise much needed funds to help children and young people with arthritis in Ireland lead independent and fulfilling childhoods.
To order your JAsper pins now: Call Louise on 01 6470209 or email: fundraising at arthritisireland.ie.
http://www.arthritisireland.ie/
N.B The webmaster has placed these pins in Newsweek, Westside Shopping Centre; PLEASE BUY ONE WHEN YOU SHOP THERE!
The Thirteenth Day.
The Thirteenth Day is a dramatic 2009 film on the miraculous happenings in Fatima, Portugal in 1917.
There will be a free showing of it on this Wednesday, October 13th, at 7:45 PM in The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Arus de Brun, Newtownsmith. The running time is 85 minutes.
This event is organised by The Legion of Mary.
Kids Corner with Cian and Bella.
Luke 17:11-19 • Ungrateful, Me???
Cian: Hi there Bella, Why have you got your sad face on?
Bella: In school we were reading about the flooding that happened in Pakistan during the summer and how awful it was for sooo many families. We are having a car boot sale to raise money and help out. I was just thinking that we are so ‘whingy’ in our lives, we have so much to be grateful for but we regularly forget this and sometimes don’t even think of thanking our parents and God.
Cian: Oh Man, now you have me feeling bad too! But wait, I thanked God for helping me with the Drumcondra tests last week, that was that a start?!
Bella: It sure was but you can find all your Xbox games and stuff that are in good condition that you don’t use and bring them to our car boot sale, that will be another way to say thanks, by giving and helping others in need.
How will you give thanks for your life and faith today?
This week: Confessions for Fourth Class, Scoil Bhríde, Wednesday, October 13th, at 11:30.
