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 | ||
| Alice Downes (A) | Thurs. 11th | 7.30pm |
| Denis Behan (A) | Sat. 13th | 6.30pm |
| Maura Downey, Birthday Rem. | Sun. 14th | 9.30am |
| Terry Connealy (A) | Sun. 14th | 9.30am |
| Seán Savage (A0 | Sun. 14th | 12pm |
| Dermot Moran (25th A) | Sun. 14th | 12pm |
Mass Details
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am; Thursday 7.30pm (and Divine Mercy Hour). Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 9.30am and 12noon. 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
Vincent(Vino) Bradshaw R.I.P. late of Tonlagee Road.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and neighbours May he rest in peace
Morning Prayer in our Church
Please join us for morning prayer in the Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.45am.
Weekly Reflection on the Scriptures
The reflection takes place on Mondays 7.15-8.30pm – first 45 minutes are for Sunday’s readings, followed by 30 minutes to a piece of writing. Contact Sr Phyllis at 086-890-9488 with email address and join us on Zoom.
Meditation on the Synod Prayer
Gathering, this is what we are all about.
Where two or three are gathered in His name, there is Church.
The gathering is ecclesia.
We become the People of God by gathering.
Trócaire Emergency Appeal
The Bishops of Ireland have called for a national Church collection on 6th/7th November to support Trócaire in providing life-saving aid to vulnerable communities in East Africa – millions of people are being pushed to the edge of starvation. Trócaire teams are responding on the ground, and will provide more life-saving assistance but need more resources. This collection will replace the usual Share collection. see www.trocaire.org
Altar List of the Dead – Help Needed Urgently!
The envelopes for the Altar List of the Dead are on the back table in the Church. Please help with delivery so that all parishioners receive these.
Reflection on Sunday’s Gospel
Happy the poor in spirit’
Our readings this week explore generosity, humility and self-giving. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they encourage us to live our lives as generously as Jesus did.
The First Reading tells us of a poor destitute widow who shows great generosity in her willingness to share what she has with the prophet Elijah, even though widows were among the most vulnerable people in biblical times. In the Gospel, it is a widow who wins the praise of Jesus as he observes her give everything she has to the Temple treasury. He contrasts this woman’s action of deep faith and generosity with that of others, whose behaviour he roundly condemns. Jesus holds her up as a role model to his disciples. Let us pray for the grace to be God’s instruments on earth and for His help to show care for the outcasts and marginalised through our loving actions.
Volunteers for Various Ministries in our Parish
Have you nominated someone for our various ministries yet? Due to Covid 19 lockdowns, all our Ministries need new volunteers. Please speak to one of our priests or leave a note with Janice in the Parish office.
Afternoon of Prayer for the Holy Souls
Deacon Don Devanney will host a Divine Mercy afternoon of prayer for the Holy Souls from 2-5pm today Sunday 7th November in our Church. Queries to Paul.087 299 9241.
Please keep this meeting in your prayers
Volunteer Drivers Needed by Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to drive patients to and from cancer treatments in the Mater Hospital and Beaumont Hospital. All volunteer expenses paid. email volunteer@irishcancer.ie for more details If you have 2 weekdays a month available.
Grandparents’ Faith Café Talk Online
Email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com for link to free talk – ‘In November, We Remember’ – on Tuesday 9th November at 7.30pm. Speaker Joan Lewis.
Anam Cara North Dublin
Anam Cara North Dublin is holding a free evening event on Wednesday 17th November at 7:20pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. It is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether recent or not. Contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for queries.
Parish Christmas Cards
Christmas Mass cards now available in the Repository. Pack of 5 €3
New Pilgrim Path – Life, Death & Neighbours
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given six inspiring talks on modern Christian meditation and the desert tradition, drawing on the teaching of Benedictine monk, Dom John Main. He reflects on questions that deeply touch our modern lives. How do we live in relationship with others? How do we discover the truth about ourselves? What are our priorities, our fears? How do we live within our own limitations? He encourages us to find healing for our fragmented condition. See www.newpilgrimpath.ie
Pilgrimage to Knock on 14th November
On Sunday 14th November, the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine in Knock and concelebrate Mass at 3pm for all who have died during the pandemic, and their families. Prayers will also be offered for all who selflessly sacrificed so much during the pandemic.
Rotary Raheny – Talk on Help for Afghani People
Next Tuesday 9th November at 8pm, there is an online talk – ‘What Can Rotarians Do for the Afghani People’. Speakers: Felicity Casserly and Dr Donal Leader. Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89946550777?pwd=SzlGWlZvT2h3N2VTTlpVZTBQcTRUUT09#success
Ladies’ Club Annual Mass
Kilbarrack/Foxfield Ladies Club Annual Mass for Deceased Members of the Ladies Club will take place this Wednesday 10th November at 8.30pm in Scoil Eoin.
Holiday for Seniors
Howth/Sutton Lions Club wishes to announce that the Trabolgan Holiday for 7th-14th June 2022, is open for booking now. Cost €150 pp. Travel by train to Cork and transfer by coach. Ring Eamonn on 085 112 3483.
Activity Centre Administrator – St. Fintan’s Parish Sutton
St. Fintan’s Parish Pastoral Centre is looking for a part time Activity Centre Administrator. Monday – Friday mornings for approx. 20 – 25 hours per week. To apply, email: parishcentresutton@gmail.com
Remembrance is what makes people strong, because it feels routed in a journey, routed in a history, routed in a people. Remembrance helps us understand that we are not alone, we are a people: a people with a history, with a past, with a life. Remembering so many who have shared a life with us. – Pope Francis
Renew Your Love in Me Lord
Dear Lord, my worries overwhelm me and their burden presses hard on my shoulders. The future seems clouded in uncertainty and any attempt to predict it fills my heart with painful anxiety. But you know all these things, Father. You hold the strings of my life. That’s why I turn to you and I place my present and my future in your hands. Take the burden of my worries off my shoulders and renew your love in me.
Let’s Put Some Colour in our Grey
“Barely the day started and it’s already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it’s already Friday.
.. and the month is already over.
.. and the year is almost over.
.. and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.
.. and we realise that we lost our parents, friends.
.. and we realise it’s too late to go back.
So. Let’s try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time.
Let’s keep looking for activities that we like.
Let’s put some colour in our grey.
Let’s smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.
And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left.
I Thought of You Today
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence
. . . I often speak your name.
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part.
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
Start With Yourself
The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the Crypts of Westminster Abbey:
When I was young and free, and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realise: If I had only changed my life first, then by example, I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country, and who knows, I may have even changed the world.
Thought for the Week
God, grant me the serenity to stop beating myself up for not doing things perfectly, the courage to forgive myself because I’m working on doing better, and the wisdom to know that You already love me just the way I am. – Eleanor Brown
