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 | ||
| Mass of Thanksgiving for all who offered intentions for Con Colbert and his family | Mon. 28th | 10am |
| Tom Brennan (A) | Thurs. 1st | 7.30pm |
| Jim and Aggie Kelly (A) | Sat. 3rd | 6.30pm |
| Eileen Connolly (A) | Sat. 3rd | 6.30pm |
| George O’Brien (A) | Sat. 3rd | 6.30pm |
| James Dixon (A) | Sat. 3rd | 6.30pm |
| Seamus MacConuladh (A) | Sun. 4th | 9.30am |
| Joe ad Tess Clearly and Mickie Duignam (A) | Sun. 4th | 12pm |
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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Do not be afraid; only have faith!’
Central to today’s readings is God the giver of life. We are encouraged to have faith in the Lord and in the life that God brings – not just here on earth, but also in heaven.
The passage from the Book of Wisdom in the First Reading, reminds us that God creates all things to have life, and to live that life well, resisting the temptations the evil one will bring.
In the Second Reading, St Paul offers guidance on responding to the many kinds of gifts that come from living that life well. We’re not asked to make things harder for ourselves – but to use whatever surplus we have to share those gifts with others.
The Psalm gives us a song of praise and thanks for the gift of life, and the healing promise of the Lord. With the psalmist we can rejoice in the knowledge that the Lord comes to the help of those who call, regardless of our worthiness.
Through the miracles Jesus works in the Gospel, we are reminded once more of the healing, comfort, and new life that can be ours, if we but trust in the gift of faith.
During the week ahead, I may like to use my time in prayer with the Lord to ask for my own faith to continue to increase, so that I will have more than enough to offer those who are struggling with theirs.
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 launched last Sunday 20th June. Envelopes for this collection are available for delivery on the back table of our Church. 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
Peter’s Pence
The annual Peter’s Pence collection takes place on the Sunday nearest to the Feast of SS Peter and Paul. This year it will be held on Saturday, 3rd and Sunday 4th July. The Peter’s Pence Collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world.
Weekly Reflection on the Scriptures
The weekly reflection group will take a break for a few weeks and resume at the beginning of September.
Pope Francis
In a note released on Tuesday, The Apostolic Penitentiary explains that “in order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls,” grandparents, the elderly and the faithful will be able to obtain a Plenary Indulgence on the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated on 25th July. The Pope has granted this possibility having listened to the request presented by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, marking the establishment of the World Day that will be observed each year on the fourth Sunday of July.
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.
Service of the Healing of the Generations
The Service of the Healing of the Generations (Family Tree) will take place today, 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!’ Veteran 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 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’. It’s a secular approach this week, but wholly in the spirit of Laudato Si’!
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. Find out more at https://maynoothcollege.ie/covid-19-and-funeral-rituals-and-practices-a-study.
Cycle Against Suicide
Cycle Against Suicide are working to train and deploy a network of ‘Community Buddies’ into communities across Ireland. We are inviting individuals who are already garda vetted in clubs and associations to participate in this training free of charge. Full details including signup are available at: https://www.cycle against suicide.com/community-buddy-club/
Renew Your Way of Thinking
The Apostle Paul tells us to meditate (or to focus our thoughts) on things that are uplifting. He also tells us that we can “. . . be transformed by the renewing of our mind. . .” (Romans 12:2). Every person has a running conversation in our head all day long. Our brains are constantly judging, assessing, comparing, and giving us feedback. That inner voice or running dialogue can have a huge impact on our lives – on our health – on our relationships. This weekend, make it a point to notice how you are talking to yourself. Is that inner conversation uplifting and affirming or is it critical?
God wants to renew your mind and transform that inner voice into one that aligns with the fruit of His Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He teaches us that with God’s help, we can transform the way we think and the way we talk to ourselves. This weekend, take notice of your inner dialogue. Be honest and reflective about it. Does that voice truly reflect the grace and love that God has shown to you? Set aside a few minutes a day in the coming week to train that powerful inner voice to speak in the dialect of God’s spirit. Paul Bane & Matt Litton
Love is . . .
Love is not looking at one another and saying ‘you’re wonderful’ There are times when we are anything but wonderful. Love is looking out in the same direction. It is linking our strengths to pull a common load. It is pushing together towards the far horizons hand in hand. Love is knowing when our strength falters, we can borrow the strength of someone who cares. Love is a strange awareness that our sorrows will be shared and made lighter by sharing; That joys will be enriched and multiplied by the joy of another. Love is knowing someone else cares that we are not alone in life.
Appreciate Those Who Appreciate You
A man died.
At some point he saw God approaching carrying a suitcase with him.
And God said:
– Son, it’s time to go
The amazed man asked:
Already, so soon? I had so many plans. . .
– I’m sorry, but your departure has arrived.
What do you carry in your suitcase? The m
an asked.
And God replied:
– What belongs to you.
What belongs to me? Do you bring my things, my clothes, my money?
God replied:
– Those things never belonged to you, they were from the world.
Do you bring my memories?
– Those never belonged to you, they were time.
Do you carry my talents?
– Those never belonged to you, they were circumstances.
Bringing my friends, family?
– I’m sorry they never belonged to you, they were on the way.
Bringing my wife, my kids?
– They never belonged to you, they belonged to your heart.
Do you carry my body?
– Never belonged to you, the body was dust.
So you carry my soul?
– No, the soul is mine.
So the fearful man took the suitcase that God carried with him and opened up he saw it was empty.
With a tear rolling down his eyes, the man said: I never had anything?
– So it is, every moment you experienced was yours alone.
Life is just a moment. Just a moment of yours.
That’s why when you have time make the most of it.
May nothing that belonged to you hold you back.
Live now, live your life and don’t forget to be happy, it’s the only thing really worth it.
Material things and everything else you fought for stay here.
Appreciate those who appreciate you, don’t waste time with those who don’t have time for you.
–– Author Unknown
A lie doesn’t become truth and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.
