PARISH NEWSLETTER 2 MAY 2021 |
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Dear Parishioners and friends
Today’s gospel offers us an image of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The word literally means one who is learning, a good attitude to have throughout life. The way to learn from others is by observing what they do, by trying to capture some of the spirit which animates them, in short, by being with them. And this is precisely what the image of the vine and the branches intends to convey, namely, that it is by keeping company with the Lord, who is forever present in the Church, that we develop and grow as his followers.
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
May begins with the commemoration of St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph is a great model and inspiration for men and especially for fathers. He was Mary’s faithful husband and he was the foster-father of Jesus. He took Mary and the child Jesus as refugees to Egypt when Jesus’ life was threatened. St. Joseph is an inspiration to everyone to trust in God's love especially in difficult times, to work hard and to grow in faith, hope and love through family prayers.
Pope Francis Prayer to St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Your financial support of the parish and the diocese is gratefully appreciated. €10,575 was raised for Christmas Dues 2020. Thank you. A word of thanks is due to all who have contributed towards the Easter Dues 2021 and to the Common Fund, Share, and Voluntary Family offerings. Please leave in any Trócaire donations for collection by Trócaire. Thank you for your generosity
Fr. Michael O’Connor, Adm.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
St Paul Missal page 246
Your prayers are requested for Erill Canon O’Connor and Sheelagh Collier and all those recently deceased and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
MAY THEIR SOULS AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
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Mass Times and Intentions |
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Saturday 1 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions Sheelagh Collier – Recently Deceased |
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4.30 pm |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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6 pm |
Anne Daly – Recently Deceased Sheila Brennan – Recently Deceased Sheila Brennan – Recently Deceased Nigel Brennan – Deceased |
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Sunday 2 |
9.00 am |
Delia Campbell – Month’s Mind Elizabeth Connolly – Recently Deceased |
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10.30 am
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Christina, Patrick + Gerard Masterson – Anniversary Sheila Brennan – Recently Deceased Phyllis Nolan – Recently Deceased |
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12 noon |
Parishioners’ intentions |
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Monday 3 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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Tuesday 4 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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Wednesday 5 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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Thursday 6 |
10 am |
Margaret Murphy – Deceased Special Intention Special Intention |
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Friday 7 |
10 am |
Altar list of the Dead |