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
| Masses for the coming week | ||
| Mairead O’Dea, Birthday Rem. | Mon 27th | 10am |
| Chrissie Fleming and members of the Fleming family | Wed. 29th | 10am |
| Joseph Rafferty (MM)
Edward Rafferty (A) |
Sat. 2nd | 6.30pm |
| Pauleen Wogan, (1st A) | Sat. 2nd | 6.30pm |
| Peter Murphy (MM) | Sun. 3rd | 12pm |
| Thomas Hayes (A) | Sun. 3rd | 12pm |
Mass Details
Masses – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am; Thursday 7.30pm (and Divine Mercy Hour). Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 9.30am and 12noon. Masses are on Webcam and we encourage all to pray as below if joining in on webcam. www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie.
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
Axenia Bodor RIP, late of Briarfield Grove.
Sean Boyd, RIP, late of Alden Park, Sutton.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Annual Charity Tax Refund Scheme
We ask those who have received the forms about the Annual Tax Return to return them as soon as possible, signed and including PPS to the Parish Office.
Weekly Reflection on the Scriptures – New Time
The weekly reflection takes place on Mondays 7.15-8.30pm. The first 45 minutes are devoted to the scriptures and the remaining 30 minutes to a piece of writing. Contact Sr Phyllis at 086-890-9488 with your email address and join us on Zoom to reflect on the liturgy for the following Sunday.
Morning Prayer in our Church
We invite you to join us for morning prayer of the Church on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.45am – beautiful start to the day.
Today is Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding is about creating an environment which facilitates the involvement of all, including children, young people and vulnerable adults. This means that all of us who are members of this parish community can grow together in love of God and service to his Church..
Good safeguarding practice is part of what it is to minister in the Church. It is not an optional extra. As our society and parish prepare for a return to a semblance of normality, we are conscious that many of our parishioners, young and old, have been affected by Covid. Those who have experienced illness, loss of loved ones or those whose mental health has been affected, may find themselves in a state of vulnerability. As part of our safeguarding journey, we reach out to them in solidarity and offer them our support and prayers.
The practices in this parish, as in all parishes in the diocese, to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, include such measures as:
Choosing carefully those who work with children and vulnerable adults in our parish, which includes vetting of those involved; Ensuring parish workers and volunteers behave appropriately towards children and vulnerable adults; Making proper arrangements for activities involving children and vulnerable adults,
ensuring adequate supervision of such activities.
Service of the Healing of the Generations
The Service of the Healing of the Generations (Family Tree) will take place today, Sunday, 26th September, in our Church, led by Fr Cathal and team, commencing with Holy Mass at 7pm. See webcam for those who cannot attend – www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
Cómhgairdeas!
Déanamíd comhgairdeas ó chroí leis na páistí ó Ghaelscoil Míde a fuair an Chéad Chomaoineachnt inné.
Reflection on Today’s Liturgy
We get the following message from today’s readings –
I am called not only to be for myself a good person. I am called to reach out, to love, to be just to others, to be fully free with and for others, to be truly brother or sister. I am also called to be a prophet, to proclaim in words and actions that the source of all love, justice, freedom and solidarity with others is a God who loves, who forgives and who wants all to share in a life that is
enriched on every level.
Annual Crosscare Collection
Thank you for your generosity to the Crosscare collection last weekend. If you missed this for any reason you may contribute online at www.crosscare.ie
Ladies Club Resumes
Ladies Club resumes following its summer break, on Wednesday, 13th October, in Scoil Eoin. New members welcome.
Trip to Glenstal Abbey
Fr Séamus and Frank are planning a trip to Glenstal Abbey soon. The Abbey is well worth a visit; a place of great natural beauty, of prayer and work. It is a Benedictine Monastery where the monks pray at regular intervals throughout each day. Check out the website. www.glenstalabbey.com. If you are interested in joining this trip, please phone Frank 085 168 3494.
Digital Parishes: Creating with Canva
This may be of interest to the older teenagers/young adults in the parish. The diocese is running workshops on using an online design tool, Canva, to be used for websites, social media, newsletters etc. Do get in touch if of interest – a workshop at 7pm on 11th and 18th November. Email info@kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie. Phone 01-839 0433
Covid -19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE manages a support line for older people who have difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff answer queries, advise and reassure on the support line all week, 8am-8pm, 0818-222-024.
Vacancies in Sutton and Bayside
A vacancy has arisen in the Coffee Dock in the Parish Centre at St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton. The hours are 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday and involve making and serving tea/coffee and snacks and dealing with the money involved. Further details from Anne Boylan, on 01-839 2001 or email your CV to parishcentresutton@gmail.com.
Scoil Mhuire agus Iosef in Verbena Avenue, Bayside, is looking for an after school cleaner for term time three hours per day, Anyone interested should email baysidesns@gmail.com or ring 01-839-3682.
I Am The Beloved
I am thankful God loves me, even in my worst moments. When I least feel it, His voice reassuringly whispers: “You are my beloved son/daughter, and I am well pleased with you.”
I hear His words of encouragement and I refuse to give in to those voices of the world that tell me that I am no good and will never make it.
I am who God says I am. I am His child.
Each day can be a battle to claim your most authentic identity. You are not your failures or sins. You are not defined by what other people say or think of you. The truth is that you are wonderfully made, dearly loved, and precious in God’s sight (Psalm 139).
As you look into the mirror every day this week, declare eternal reality that you are a beloved child of God. No matter where you have been or what you have done, Jesus invites you to walk with him and breathe new life in a new kingdom. Embrace that truth, and it will transform your life. Paul Bane & Matt Litton
Dust if You Must
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
To paint a picture, or write a letter,
Bake a cake, or plant a seed;
Ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,
With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;
Music to hear, and books to read;
Friends to cherish, and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
This day will not come around again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go (and go you must)
You, yourself, will make more dust.
Rose Milligan
You Can Do It
“This letter is to you. The you that’s had a rough week. The you that seems to be under constant storm clouds. The you that feels invisible. The you that doesn’t know how much longer you can hold on. The you that has lost faith. The you that always blames yourself for everything that goes wrong. To you. You are incredible. You make this world a little bit more wonderful. You have so much potential and so many things left to do. You have time. Better things are coming your way, so please hang in there. You can do it.”— Jodi Ann Bickley
Not
You are not your age, nor the size of clothes you wear,
You are not a weight, or the colour of your hair.
You are not your name, or the dimples in your cheeks.
You are all the books you read, and all the words you speak.
You are your croaky morning voice, and the smiles you try to hide.
You’re the sweetness in your laughter, and every tear you’ve cried.
You’re the songs you sing so loudly when you know you’re all alone.
You’re the places that you’ve been to, and the one that you call home.
You’re the things that you believe in, and the people e whom you love.
You’re the photos in your bedroom, and the future you dream of.
You’re made of so much beauty, but it seems that you forgot
When you decided that you were defined by all the things you’re not.
by Erin Hanson
A Thought For The Week |
| If you have to choose between being kind and being right, always choose being kind, and you will always be right. |
