Newsletter Sunday 19th January 2025
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Colour White - Readings from page 85 in the St. Paul Missal. Mass streamed live daily via webcam.
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Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed away: Elsa Gormley, Jane McDonnell and Denise Byrne, as well as Frances O’Grady, whose Months Mind occurs at this time, along with Michael and Bridget Durnin, George Nolan, Frank Horan, John Sherwood and Patsy Rossiter whose anniversaries are also around now. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Reflections of the Liturgy of the Word The first part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of readings from Scripture. On Sundays and solemnities, there are three Scripture readings. During most of the year, the first reading is from the Old Testament and the second reading is from one of the New Testament letters. During Easter Time, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles which tells the story of the Church in its earliest days. The last reading is always taken from one of the four Gospels. The Scriptures are the word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the Scriptures, God speaks to us, leading us along the path to salvation. The Responsorial Psalm is sung between the readings and is a response to the first reading. It helps us to meditate on the Word of God. The high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the reading of the Gospel. Because the Gospels tell of the life, ministry, and preaching of Christ, it receives several special signs of honour and reverence. The gathered assembly stands to hear the Gospel and it is introduced by an acclamation of praise. Apart from Lent, that acclamation is "Alleluia," derived from a Hebrew phrase meaning "Praise the Lord!" The function of proclaiming the readings is by tradition not presidential but ministerial. Therefore, the readings are read by a reader. A deacon (or, if no deacon is present, a priest) reads the Gospel. The readings are always read from the ambo.
January Mass Times and intentions
Saturday, 18 January 2025
10.00 a.m.- Celebrant’s Intention
5.00 p.m. – Michael and Sheila Devlin Anniv.
Cathie Mangone -1 Anniversary
Maureen Delaney – 12 Anniversary
Frances O’Grady – Months Mind
John Prenter – 1 Anniversary
Sunday 19 January 2025
10.00 am. – Elizabeth (Elsa) Gormley – Rec. Dec.
Conor Keane – Recently Deceased
Una Davies – Recently Deceased
12.00 noon – Ann Spall – Recently Deceased
Wendy Marshall – Recently Deceased
Ben Woods – Recently Deceased
Monday, 20 January 2025
10.00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass
Pat Neary – Recently Deceased
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
10.00 a.m. – Celebrant's Intention
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
10.00 a.m. – Holy Souls
Thanksgiving Mass
Thursday, 23 January 2025
10.00 a.m. – Celebrant's Intention
Friday 24, January 2025
10.00 a.m. – Celebrant's Intentions
The Pope’s Intention for January 2025
FOR THE RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
The Family Mass is held each Sunday at 12 Noon. Children are encouraged to participate through Drama, Prayer, and Singing. All children are welcome to attend, but children preparing for First Holy Communion or recently receiving their First Holy Communion are particularly encouraged to attend.
LORD BLESS OUR HOME, Lord we thank you for our home. Lord bless the rooms where we relax, eat together, and enjoy one another’s company. Bless our kitchen where meals are prepared. We thank you for our daily bread. May we always consider people who have no food. We thank you for water to drink and to wash. Lord bless our bedrooms; refresh us when we sleep. Bless this house, O Lord, we pray, keep us safe by night and day. Thank you for our garden where birds sing, and flowers grow. Lord Jesus, you said, “Make your home in me, as I make mine in you”. Welcome to our hearts and our home. Bless us all with your peace. Our Father. Hail Mary. Sprinkle the rooms with holy water as you say this prayer.
Prayer for Christian Unity. The Annual Week of Prayer occurs from 18 – 25 January. It begins in Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, on 18 January at 8 pm. The Very Reverend Dr. Livingstone Thompson, Moravian Church, will be the homilist. The theme is “Love the Lord your God with all your heart …’ and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.” Lk 10:27
St. Paul Sunday Missal. The Missal is on sale at the shop. Its special price €7. With a personal copy, you can prepare before Mass and reflect on the Word of God later in the week to grow in Communion with the Lord.
Catholic Schools Week. Sunday, 19 to Saturday, 25 January 2025. Theme: Alive in Christ!