Fr. Peter Finnerty, Administrator, 01-8323150
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 | ||
| Patsy Gill (A) | Mon. 17th | 10am |
| Mary McCabe (A) | Thurs. 20th | 7.30pm |
| Elizabeth Wade (A) | Thurs. 20th | 7.30pm |
| Peggy and Jimmy Conway (A) | Thurs. 20th | 7.30pm |
| Laura and Jackie Ross (A) | Sat. 22rd | 6.30pm |
| Gerry Keogh (A) | Sat. 22nd | 6.30pm |
| Paul Brennan (A) and remember his Dad Michael Brennan | Sun, 23rd | 12pm |
Church Re-Opens for Masses
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 available 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.
Recently Deceased
We remember in our Prayers,
Patrick Smithers, RIP, late of Briarfield Road
and John Flood, late of Howth Junction Cottages.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and neighbours. May they rest in peace.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
‘Go out to the whole world!’
At this feast of the Ascension we ask the Lord for a deeper understanding of this mystery. We read each week of the disciples growth in faith – we wish to do the same.
The First Reading marks the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry as he ascends and promises to send the Holy Spirit.
St Paul describes the meaning of the Ascension – the Father has raised Jesus above all powers and made him Lord of creation. The gifts of the Spirit are given to lead us to full maturity in Christ. (Second Reading)
In the Gospel, Jesus ascends to heaven and continues to work with his disciples as they preach the Good News.
This week, we might want to pray for the opportunity to proclaim the Good News to as many people as possible.
Government Regulations on Church Opening
As we resume attendance at Mass in our Church, we set out the following for weekend Masses –
- The Sunday obligation remains suspended.
- Please cooperate with the stewards as we try to do our best to navigate these strange times safely!
- Face masks to be worn at all times and hands to be sanitised on entering and leaving.
- Social distancing to be observed at all times.
- No congregating outside the Church door or grounds.
- The four doors in the Church will be open – both main doors; door near the sacristy and the door in the lobby by the Parish Centre.
- These doors will be clearly marked – so please go out the same door you enter.
- Those who enter by the ‘side’ doors, will use the side aisles and remain there.
- Those who enter by the main doors will use the main aisles and remain there.
- Regarding the celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for all our school children, we await instructions and details from the Archbishop. He has promised to communicate with all parishes very soon on these and other matters. We will inform you as soon as possible.
- Baptisms will resume from the end of May.
Pope Francis this Week
This week, Pope Francis established the lay ministry of catechists, to respond to an urgent need for the evangelisation of the modern world. ‘Throughout the centuries, and even today in various countries, in the absence of priests, the faith has been kept alive thanks to fathers and mothers, and to catechists who have spent and even sacrificed their lives in order to do so. Today,
however, the involvement, recognition and full appreciation of the laity is an urgent requirement and often a necessity in secularised societies.’
Volunteers Needed
If you have an hour to spare from 11am on Mondays, please consider coming to help to clean the Church – you will receive a big welcome and much appreciation. Stewards for weekend Masses are also needed.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm.
Fáilte Bayside
See http://failtebayside.ie for information on the exciting Failte Bayside project of housing a Syrian refugee family. Call Eileen 085-114-8200 or Sally 087-274-5422. The great news is that they have now reached their target of €10,000 which is needed to help the family settle in. Huge thanks to all. Donations are still welcome at https://gf.me/u/y96t8n
Association of Catholics in Ireland – Pathways Talks
In support of the Bishops Synodal Pathway, the ACI – Association of Catholics in Ireland will hold a series of online talks over the coming months. The first of these will take place on Zoom on:
Thursday 20th May, at 8.00 p.m.
Speaker: David Timbs, Catholics for Renewal – Australia
Admission to the talk is free and registration is not necessary.
Link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85872779921?pwd=RjQvVEtjUjM1MEdnMDgxU0VSRzVLQT09
Meeting ID: 858 7277 9921 Passcode: 916970
New Pilgrim Path Website: An Ecological Examen
The 500-year old Ignatian Examen is a daily prayer of review – a short reflection back over the day, recalling events and taking note of your feelings. The purpose is to discern the ways in which God has been present to you, the times when the Holy Spirit was drawing you towards life. May 16-24 this year celebrates the 6th anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s powerful call for care for our common home. To mark it, the Jesuits have developed a special ‘ecological examen’ to help individuals and communities undergo a conversion of heart to embrace ecological justice. This inspiring self-guided resource can be accessed at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
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.
I Heard Your Voice in the Wind Today
I heard your voice in the wind today
and I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind caressed me
as I stood silently in place.
I felt your touch in the sun today
as its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
and my spirit soared high.
I saw your eyes in the window pane
as I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each raindrop fell
it quietly said your name.
I held you close in my heart today
it made me feel complete;
You may have died…but you are not gone
you will always be a part of me.
As long as the sun shines…
the wind blows…
the rain falls…
You will live on inside of me forever
for that is all my heart knows.
Author Unknown
May
Winter stalks the land,
Haunting winds full of cold curses.
April lands the final punch
Bounces back after equinox,
Season’s end and season’s genesis.
Spring is banished.
May rises from the kibe
In an emerald cloak,
Growth bursting from newly warmed soil.
Attempts to turn back the clock
Have failed and spring advances,
Bright mellow month of optimism
When winter seems to give way
To a gentle time of no extremes.
Orchards are in blossom,
Bees in mustard leggings are fat and busy
May the merry month,
The ma-sound of motherhood,
The soil seethes with industry
And young men’s fancy turns to love.
But ma-sound means murder too.
It is the month
When nature shows its true colour,
Red in tooth and claw,
Brutal violence in picturesque places,
Woodlands, hillsides, meadows.
A chilling time of year
When the scramble for existence
Becomes a ruthless exercise in murder.
Tiny gnat becomes a snack for blue-tit
And blue-tit is taken on the wing
By sparrow-hawk or magpie.
Then there is hawthorn blossom
Whipped into a bold statement
Of spring-into-summer.
There is cuckoo-song and long evenings
Leading to the longest day
And the slow retreat to winter once again.
M.C.
Your Purpose in Life
What is my purpose in life? I asked the void.
“What if I told you that you fulfilled it when you took an extra hour to talk to that kid about his life?” said the voice.
“Or when you paid for the young couple in the restaurant? Or when you saved the dog in traffic? Or when you tied your father’s shoes for him?
“Your problem is that you equate your purpose with goal-based achievement. The universe isn’t interested in your achievements . . . just your heart. When you choose to act out of kindness, compassion and love, you are already aligned with your true purpose. No need to look any further!
Easter Dues Envelopes may be returned to the Sacristy or dropped into 54 or 56 Foxfield St John.
Thought for the WeekIf you want to do the work of God, pay attention to people. Notice them. Especially the people nobody else notices. – John Ortberg. |
