| Church of St John the Evangelist, Kilbarrack-Foxfield |
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| Parish Newsletter – Sunday, 11th April 2021. | |||||||||||||
| Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday Volume 24 Issue 15 | |||||||||||||
Fr Peter Finnerty, Administrator, 01-832-3150.
Fr Finbarr Neylon, CC, 086-356-6380
Fr Séamus Connell, Ph: 087-702-5120
Fr Cathal Price, Ph 01-832-3683
Janice Dornan, Parish Sec, Parish Office, Ph 01-839-0433
Email info@kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
| Anniversary Masses for the coming week | ||
| Name | Date | Time |
| Deirdre Lawlor (A) | Tues. 13th | 10am |
| Mary McDonnell, Special Intention | Wed. 14th | 10am |
| Con Colbert, RD | Wed. 14th | 10am |
| Andy Keely and John Paul Keeley (A) | Thurs. 15th | 7.30pm |
| Deceased Members of the O’Keeffe family | Sun. 18th | 12pm |
Masses Online
Masses in our Church are all on Webcam only – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am; Thursday 7.30pm (and Divine Mercy Hour). Sunday 12noon. See www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie. Details of other Churches also on our website. Every second Sunday RTE1 Mass at 11am and on the alternate weeks, Mass is celebrated on RTE Now at 2.15pm. Weekday Masses from RTE News Now at 10.30am. Those without internet can hear 10am Mass Monday-Friday on Radio Maria by phoning 01-437-3277 from a landline, then press the speaker symbol on your phone.
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We encourage all to pray as set out below –
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Recently Deceased
We remember in our Prayers
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May he rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are also with his friends and neighbours.
Divine Mercy Sunday Today
The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated here today, 11th April, starting at 2pm with Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Holy Mass and Benediction. Do join us online at www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm.
Easter Dues Envelopes may be returned to the Sacristy or dropped into 54 or 56 Foxfield St John.
Weekly Reflection on the Scriptures
The weekly reflection will resume tomorrow (Monday) 12th April 7.30-8.30pm. Contact Sr Phyllis at 086-890-9488 with your email address and join us on Zoom any Monday night 7.30-8.30pm to reflect on the liturgy for the following Sunday. It is so rewarding and enhances participation at Mass on the day.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Believers united, heart and soul!
We come together today like the first believers, praying for unity of heart and soul. With our fellow Christians, we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, the Lord of Life!
In the First Reading, we hear how belief in the resurrection brings the disciples together as a community, united in faith and love in action.
The Gospel tells of Jesus’ appearance to the disciples, who are overjoyed at his presence. They receive through him the gift of the Holy Spirit and are given their mission. A week later, the Lord appears again to the previously absent Thomas, who responds – ‘My Lord and my God’!
Today, on Divine Mercy Sunday, we pray to the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit, that we may daily surrender to God’s mercy.
New Pilgrim Path
Amid the joys of Easter, many still struggle with the idea that Jesus had to die for our sins as a sacrifice to appease a wrathful God. Franciscan theology offers an alternative, non-violent, atonement theory which has never been deemed heretical. Richard Rohr: “This theory says that Jesus did not come to change the mind of God about humanity, He came to change the mind of humanity about God.” Listen to a fascinating interview on this topic with Pat Coyle, Director of Irish Jesuit Communications . Listen at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
Looking After Your Mental Health
Tony Bates, eminent psychologist, through Rotary Ireland, will host a webinar ‘Looking after your mental health’ tomorrow, Monday 12th April, at 1pm. It is a free event with unlimited attendees. Register on https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Cw5BOx2Sf-oZLxItrYTmA. Never in our lifetimes, has there been such a need to give mental health support for people as we contend with Covid 19 and the restrictions placed on our freedom to work, socialise, travel, partake in normal family activities, comfort the ill and dying and share our grief for the loss of our loved ones.
Trócaire
Trócaire boxes may be left into the church or you may donate at www.trócaire.org
Knock Youth Pilgrimage Online
Saturday, 24th April, 12noon -2pm, via Zoom. This will be a great interactive session for teenagers from across our Diocese to experience pilgrimage together through workshops, small group discussions, fun and prayer. To register for this you will need to complete the online parental form here: https://forms.office.com /Pages/
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Bringing Young People Together
Teen Hope Connected is a weekly Youth Group place every Wednesday 6-7pm via Zoom. Join us for fun, exploring faith and life with other teens through small group discussions, top class games and prayer.
The Young Church Dublin invites you to join our connected group for Young Adults (20’s, 30’s) online every Wednesday, 8-9pm for reflection on Scripture and prayer together. It is an opportunity to connect with other young adults in a community of faith. Contact: kirsten.mahon@dublindiocese.ie
Online Mindfulness Courses in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is offering a range Mindfulness based courses online throughout Spring. We also have a range of free resources available such as our weekly Community Meditation. The Sanctuary does not want any financial barriers to attending any of our courses so contact louisephipps@sanctuary.ie to enquire about assistance from our An Cuan fund. See www.sanctuary.ie to view the wide range of events.
A Four Letter Word
This word is called life.
To most it is a wonderful thing,
To others it is nothing but strife.
That is how its pendulum swings.
In its movement it may show no sympathy,
But it can show a lot of empathy.
It can be harsh and stark.
At times it can seem like a marauding shark.
It can flood an ocean with tears.
It can gently cradle one’s inner fears.
It can leave one standing in a raging storm.
It can also bring calm to create the norm.
It can be very silent about its mysteries.
It can be extremely loud about its histories.
This word called life will always peddle its own bike.
It is up to each individual to go along on that hike.
It always has a lot to say, this word called life.
And it harbours a final full stop,
never knowing when it will strike.
Thomas Delaney
Thought for the WeekI have one life and one chance to make it count for something. My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try and make a difference. – Jimmy Carter |
Breaking the Generational Curse
Quit yelling at your kids before they go to bed and expect them to sleep well. Quit yelling at your kids in the morning right after they wake up, before school and expect them to have a good day. You set the tone for your children. You set the tone for YOUR voice that they will always remember in their heads. You become their inner voice. Don’t be their inner critic. Let’s raise kids who don’t need therapy to heal from their childhoods. Speak life. Speak love. Speak bravery and kindness and hope. Speak wisdom and truth. But most of all, Listen to your children. Be their safety net. Be their Home.
Michelle Sorenson
Take a 30-Minute Walk Every Day
Your best ideas rarely come when you open an email, rush to meet the 5pm deadline or strain to make your voice heard in a high-stress meeting. They come when you bathe, walk your dog, or swing in a hammock. Set time aside every day and take a short walk, meditate, or do something else to clear your mind. This also can reduce depression and stress.
The Journey is Short
An elderly woman got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a strong, grumpy young woman climbed up and sat down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags.
When she saw that the elderly woman remained silent, the young woman asked her why she had not complained when she hit her with her bags?
The elderly woman replied with a Smile: “There is no need to be rude or discuss something so insignificant, as my trip next to you is so short, because I am going to get off at the next stop.”
This answer deserves to be written in gold letters: “There is no need to discuss something so insignificant, because our journey together is too short.”
Each of us must understand that our time in this world is so short, that darkening it with useless arguments, jealousy, not forgiving others, discontentment and bad attitudes are a ridiculous waste of time and energy.
You Can Do What He’d Want – Love and Go On
You can shed tears that he is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkin
