Church of St John the Evangelist, Kilbarrack-Foxfield |
Parish Newsletter – Sunday, 18th April 2021. |
Third Sunday of Easter Volume 24 Issue 16 |
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 |
| Ann Scanlon, Reggie and Paul Scanlan (A) | Wed. 21st | 10am |
| Thomas Doherty (A) | Sun. 25th | 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.
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,
Erica Di Masco, RIP, late of Howth Road
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
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 continues each Monday 7.30-8.30pm. Contact Sr Phyllis at 086-890-9488 with your email address and join us on Zoom 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
In the midst of the joy and exuberance of Easter, this Sunday’s readings allow us to consider our sinfulness, our doubts and our weakness. This is not to weigh us down, but to bring us peace and encourage us to live the new life won for us.
John, in the Second Reading, speaks of Christ as our Advocate with the Father. Not only does he take our sins away, he fills us with God’s love. In the Gospel,
Jesus appears to his doubting disciples and reassures them by inviting them to touch him and by eating with them, before increasing their understanding and hinting at their mission. Let us continue our Easter journey this week, strengthened by the gift of Christ’s peace, and conscious of being his witnesses – even if, at times, we are confused and doubtful.
New Pilgrim Path
April 22nd is Earth Day. Churches worldwide back this movement wholeheartedly. The Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM), was the combination of two transformative events that shape how the Church and humanity responded to the ecological crisis: the Laudato Si’ encyclical release and the Paris Climate Agreement. Earth Day news/ resources, Communications . Listen at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
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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Online Mindfulness Courses in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary has invited Marjo Oosterhoff to host a special two-day online Loving Kindness Retreat on the weekend of May 1st and May 2nd. To book phone 01 6705419 or email enquiries@sanctuary.ie. Contact louisephipps@sanctuary.ie to enquire about assistance from the An Cuan fund. See www.sanctuary.ie to view the wide range of events.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Saturday next April 24th with online workshops via webcam from Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun road. The workshops themes will include Challenge for Families; the Holy Spirit and St Joseph and the Apparition. From 2.30pm, the Knock Shrine webcam will have the rosary, the Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm and opportunity for quiet time in the Apparition Chapel. More details to follow next week. The Pope elevated Knock to an International Sanctuary of Special Eucharistic and Marian Devotion, placing it at the same level as Lourdes and Fatima. The organisers look forward to welcoming everyone on the virtual pilgrimage which will be an inspiration and encouragement for the Archdiocese at a challenging year for so many people.
Pentecost Preparation Programme
The parishes of Old Bawn and Bohernabreena will host a home-based preparation programme for Pentecost and follows the daily inspirational thoughts from Living Word (https://www.jesuit.ie/news/inspiration-and-guidance-for-faith-communities/). The programme leads to a rich awareness of the Holy Spirit in our lives. A weekly video clip is available from geraldine.massey@gmail.com. 01-451-0160/414-1838.
Your Mother is Always with You
Your Mother is always with you!
She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street.
She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself.
She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well.
She’s your breath in the air on a cold winters’ day.
She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colours of a rainbow. She is Christmas morning.
Your mother lives inside your laughter.
She’s the place you come from, your first home.
She’s the map you follow with every step you take.
She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy.
But nothing on Earth can separate you.
Not time. Not space. Not even death.
Deborah R Culver
Accepting Our Own Pain
Some of us have a hard time believing that we are actually able to face our own pain. We have convinced ourselves that our pain is too deep, too frightening, something to avoid at all costs. Yet if we finally allow ourselves to feel the depth of that sadness and gently let it break our hearts, we may come to feel a great freedom, a genuine sense of release and peace, because we have finally stopped running away from ourselves and from the pain that lives within us.”
Wayne Muller, Legacy of the Heart.
Come Listen by MC
Spring is like an expert hand
That imperceptibly re-arranges
A flower here, a twig there
Without breaking either.
Mortals gaze in wonder
As Mother nature
Reawakens from her slumber
And doubt gives way to faith.
The womb of darkness is breached
By the gathering strength of sun
By “Coisceim an Choileach”,
A stretch in the day.
Nothing is as beautiful as Spring
When weeds both wild and cultured
Shoot up to reach the sky
The blue descending to embrace them.
There is a giddiness in the air,
The strain of earth’s sweet quickening.
The smell of fields fresh furrowed
Forecasting a golden harvest.
Luxurious lukewarm sunshine
Keeps the chill at bay
And dripping tepid rainfall
Swells each tumescent bud.
Brave crocus shows his colours,
Daffodil gay and bluebell,
Nettle green is welcome too,
But do beware his sting.
Song of thrush so vibrant
Echoes gently on the ear.
Lambs run little races,
Dancing with playful glee.
At some level we believe,
Catch something of the song
Through the window of the year
Opening towards the summer.
Stay Calm |
the Trip is Too Short |
Did someone break your heart? Stay calm. The trip is too short.
Did someone betray you, intimidate, cheat or humiliate you? Relax. The trip is too short.
Did someone insult you without reason? Stay calm. Ignore it. The trip is too short.
Did a neighbour make a comment that you didn’t like? Ignore him. Forgive that. The trip is too short.
No-one knows the length of our trip. Nobody knows when it will arrive at its stop.
Let us appreciate friends and family.
Let us be respectful, kind and forgiving.
Because we will be filled with gratitude and joy,
Share your smile to everyone….
Our trip is Very Short! —Author Unknown
Prayer from a parishioner
When washing your face and hands, say, ‘Lord, please wash away all that is not of you. Thank you Jesus’.
Thought for the WeekOur job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. – Thomas Merton |
