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 | ||
| Special Intention | Tues. 22nd | 10am |
| Nora Teresa Manning, RD | Tues. 22nd | 10am |
| Noel Crowe, RD | Thurs. 24th | 7.30pm |
| Jack Brown (A) | Fri. 25th | 10am |
| Alex Mooney, Month’s Mind | Sat 26th | 6.30pm |
| Ann Cafferkey (A) | Sat. 26th | 6.30pm |
Mass Details
The Church is now open for attendance at 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 also on Webcam. See www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie.
We encourage all to pray as set out below if joining in on webcam.
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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Though Christ may seem to be asleep, He is with us at every moment of our lives
This week’s readings reveal a God with power. As God’s creatures, the forces of nature listen to and obey the voice of their Creator. Though the storms of fear and doubt may have played more significant roles in our lives during this past year, God’s love continues to speak to us with words of calm, as it did to Job (First Reading).
It is the love of Christ, not the storm, which ‘overwhelms us’ (Second Reading).
This love is shown in the Gospel, when Jesus ‘rebukes the wind’ and the wind and waves obey. He is revealing something about his divine nature. ‘Who can this be?’ the disciples are led to ask as they are filled with awe. Their question is also seeking a faith response in us as well.
We may yet be experiencing storms blowing around and within us, let’s listen for that strong, yet calm voice, which brings with it peace and security.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm.
Dear Parishioners,
The past 15 months have been very difficult for us all, not least the life of our Parish. The income of parishes in the diocese has been severely affected with collections down by over 80%. This is hardly surprising with the lockdown. To help alleviate this Archbishop Farrell wishes to launch a new Summer Dues Collection. It will be launched on 20th June. Envelopes for this collection will be available for delivery next week. I am very conscious of the many demands made on you during these historical times. All the clergy are grateful to you for your continued support and generosity.
Fr. Peter
The Future of Our Parish is in Our Hands
The date for the return of your submissions has been extended until 25th. It is vital that we, as a parish, make our voices heard now. We are facing a future with very few priests and fewer churches. Here in St John the Evangelist parish, we are blessed with a vibrant faith community and we want to face the future together in the same way. We invite you to collect the submission page from the back and of the Church, respond to the questions listed and hand them back into the Parish Office by next Friday, 25th. We thank those who have responded already and look forward to receiving yours.
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 to reflect on the liturgy for the following Sunday. It is so rewarding and enhances our participation at Mass on the day.
Walking in Hope – Spiritual Journey for Families
The Archdiocese of Dublin will provide some simple and achievable ideas for families and parishes, starting in September. The ‘Walking Together in Hope’ initiative will be launched on 25th August at Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral on the third anniversary of the visit of Pope Francis’.
Pope Francis
“Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God. Let us pray for peace: peace in the world and in each of our hearts. God’s love calls us to move beyond fear.”
Service of the Healing of the Generations
The Service of the Healing of the Generations (Family Tree) will take place next Sunday, 27th June, in our Church, led by Fr Cathal and team, commencing with Holy Mass at 7pm and concluding at 8pm. Access on the webcam for those who cannot attend.
New Pilgrim Path Website of the Week
‘Celebrate what’s right with the world!’ National Geographic photographer, Dewitt Jones, discovered a way of seeing that changed his life. ‘The more that I went out and just celebrated the best in humanity, the more I could see it.’ In a TED talk charged with energy, he shares – through his stories and unforgettable images – a personal journey that leaves the audience with an extraordinary lens of possibility and celebration with which to view the world as one of light and potential, ‘a banquet laid, a cup overflowing’.. See www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
Leaving Certificate Students
Every day since the exams began, the students are included in the prayers at Mass and personal prayers. We send you our best wishes and words of encouragement.
Oxfam Appeal
Oxfam Ireland is appealing for funds to provide help for so many people in the Yemen, India, etc, who are in dire straits. To donate see www.oxfamireland.org.
New Research on the impact of Covid-19 on Funerals
Bereaved families, and those who support and care for them, have had to adjust to dramatically different circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we want to explore the impact of public health measures, which were meant to limit virus transmission, on your experience of dealing with dying, death, and Catholic funerals. We invite you to participate in our study: by taking our survey and/or participating in an interview. Find out more at https://maynoothcollege.ie/covid-19-and-funeral-rituals-and-practices-a-study. Here is the link to our online survey: https://maynoothcollege.ie/covid-19-and-funeral-rituals-and-practices-a-study
Ageing Can Be a Lovely Time of Ripening
Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You will be able to return to yourself. In this stillness, you will engage your soul. Many people miss out on themselves completely as they journey through life. They know others, they know places, they know skills, they know their work, but tragically, they do not know themselves at all. Ageing can be a lovely time of ripening when you actually meet yourself, indeed maybe for the first time. There are beautiful lines from T S Eliot that say:
‘And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.’
JOHN O’DONOHUE Excerpt from his book, Anam Cara.
I Worried
I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers
flow in the right direction, will the earth turn
as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it?
Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better?
Will I ever be able to sing? even the sparrows
can do it and I am, well, hopeless.
Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it, am I going to get rheumatism, lockjaw, dementia?
Finally, I saw that worrying had come to nothing.
And gave it up. And took my old body
and went out into the morning, and sang. – Mary Oliver
Choose To Be Kind Over Right
Being rude is easy. It does not take any effort and is a sign of weakness and insecurity. Kindness shows great self-discipline and strong self-esteem. Being kind is not always easy when dealing with rude people. Kindness is a sign of a person who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding and wisdom. Choose to be kind over being right and you’ll be right every time because kindness is a sign of STRENGTH.”
— Geraldine Vermaak
Live With A Generous Spirit
Beginning this weekend, practice making yourself accessible to be a gift to someone in need. Life is so much richer when we learn to live with a generous spirit. Say a prayer each day asking God to give you the eyes to notice the people who need your smile, a helping hand or just words of encouragement. Try to offer encouragement to at least one person a day and see if it doesn’t become a habit… We promise it will bring a deeper sense of joy and purpose to your life too!
The Power of One
One song can spark a moment,
One whisper can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.
One smile begins a friendship,
One moment can make one fall in luv.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.
One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.
One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what’s true,
One life can make a difference,
You see, it’s up to you! Ashish Ram
Thought for the WeekThere is no enemy outside our mind. The real enemies live inside us: anger, ego, greed and hatred. |
