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ST. MATTHEW’S Ballyfermot PARISH NEWSLETTER 16 June (Trinity Sunday) A LITANY OF THANKS AND FORGIVENESS (Perhaps in praying this litany, you might feel moved to compose your own). Lord I pray forgiveness on the brother who believed lies about me Lord I pray thanksgiving on the sister who modeled for me unconditional love Lord I pray forgiveness on that sad sick young priest that hurt us so badly Lord I pray thanksgiving on that old Canon who was holy and wholesome Lord I pray forgiveness on those blind ignorant bullies Lord I pray thanksgiving on parents who sacrificed and worried and loved Lord I pray forgiveness on those who said ‘you are not good enough, you won’t make it’ Lord I pray thanksgiving on the granny who spoiled me, indulged me and fattened me up Lord I pray forgiveness on those who set me up and ambushed me Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who stayed friends with me Lord I pray forgiveness on those who told lies about me Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who listened to me with their hearts as well as their ears Lord I pray forgiveness on those who stole and destroyed my good name Lord I pray thanksgiving on sister and brothers who remain determined to love me Lord I pray forgiveness on those who ran out of patience and gave up on me Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who believe in my goodness Lord I pray forgiveness on those who had a vested interest in keeping me stuck Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who educated me, who gave me a love of words Lord I pray forgiveness on those dismissed my ability and even my intention Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who spoke up for me, who said, ‘give him a chance’… Lord I pray forgiveness on those who tried to shut me down and shut me up Lord I pray thanksgiving for a mother’s eyes who looked at with me with pride Lord I pray forgiveness for a Dad’s hands who held my head as I vomited Lord I pray in thanksgiving for my talents and abilities Lord I pray for forgiveness for my selfishness and indifference (A litany is meant to be prayed out loud, maybe by a few people taking different parts. How about you read the ‘forgiveness’ parts and your husband, wife, partner or friend read the ‘thanksgiving’ parts. Then maybe after a few minutes silence, swop and read the other parts) J MC DONALD 12. 06. 19
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ST. MATTHEW’S Ballyfermot
PARISH NEWSLETTER 16 June (Trinity Sunday)
A LITANY OF THANKS AND FORGIVENESS
(Perhaps in praying this litany, you might feel moved to compose your own).
Lord I pray forgiveness on the brother who believed lies about me
Lord I pray thanksgiving on the sister who modeled for me unconditional love
Lord I pray forgiveness on that sad sick young priest that hurt us so badly
Lord I pray thanksgiving on that old Canon who was holy and wholesome
Lord I pray forgiveness on those blind ignorant bullies
Lord I pray thanksgiving on parents who sacrificed and worried and loved
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who said ‘you are not good enough, you won’t make it’
Lord I pray thanksgiving on the granny who spoiled me, indulged me and fattened me up
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who set me up and ambushed me
Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who stayed friends with me
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who told lies about me
Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who listened to me with their hearts as well as their ears
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who stole and destroyed my good name
Lord I pray thanksgiving on sister and brothers who remain determined to love me
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who ran out of patience and gave up on me
Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who believe in my goodness
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who had a vested interest in keeping me stuck
Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who educated me, who gave me a love of words
Lord I pray forgiveness on those dismissed my ability and even my intention
Lord I pray thanksgiving on those who spoke up for me, who said, ‘give him a chance’…
Lord I pray forgiveness on those who tried to shut me down and shut me up
Lord I pray thanksgiving for a mother’s eyes who looked at with me with pride
Lord I pray forgiveness for a Dad’s hands who held my head as I vomited
Lord I pray in thanksgiving for my talents and abilities
Lord I pray for forgiveness for my selfishness and indifference
(A litany is meant to be prayed out loud, maybe by a few people taking different parts. How about you read the ‘forgiveness’ parts and your husband, wife, partner or friend read the ‘thanksgiving’ parts. Then maybe after a few minutes silence, swop and read the other parts)
J MC DONALD 12. 06. 19
St. Matthew’s Newsletter—16 June 2019—Trinity Sunday
Weekends Weekdays: Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30 Mon, Thur, Fri: 10.00 Sunday: 09.00,10.30,12.00 Wed: 7.00pm
Tuesday: Prayer Service 10.00
There will be no Mass on Wednesday evenings during the month of July
MASS TIMES
Mon 17/06. Mt 5: 38-42 ‘And if anyone asks you to go a mile with them, go two with them.’ Tue 18/06 Mt. 5: 43-48 ‘For if you love those who love you, what right have you to any credit?’ Wed 19/06 Mt. 6: 1-6, 16-18 ‘Be careful not to parade your good deeds before people to attract their notice; by doing this you will lose all reward from your Father in heaven.’ Thu 20/06 Mt 6: 7-15 THE IRISH MARTYRS ‘In your prayers do not babble as the pagans do.’ Fri 21/06 Mt. 6: 19-23 ST. ALOYSIUS, RELIGIOUS ‘Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth,
where moths and wood worms destroy them and thieves can break in and steal.’ Sat 22/06 Mt. 6: 24-34 ‘So do not worry about tomorrow: tomorrow will take care of itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.’
GOSPEL READINGS FOR THE WEEK
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Christian stewardship invites us to receive God’s gifts from creation and the material world, to cultivate them responsibly and justly, and share them with others, especially with those in need. To be a disciple of Christ calls us to be faithful and generous stewards of the created order, our vocation and the Church.
FAITH MOMENT
MASS INTENTIONS
Parish Centre or Sacristy: Phone: 626 56 95 Monday to Friday
10.00am to 1.00pm
Church Collections 26 May 5 June 1st Collection €625 €780 2nd Collection €450 €615 Family Offering €570 €725
Cemetery Masses: Palmerstown June 16 @ 3:00pm Glasnevin June 30 @ 3:00pm Newlands July 14 @ 3:00pm
Christopher Brady James Coady Stephen Gargan Tommy Griffin Brigid Lowry James Lowry John Lowry John McKeogh Brendan Murphy Peggy Murphy
Recent Funerals: James (Jesse) Fitzpatrick Ann Weafer
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Tue 20th Aug - Tue 27th Aug
4-Star Hotel Solitude
7 Nights Full Board €800
Single room supplement €252 (subject to availability).
Accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. Joe McDonald, St. Matthew’s
PLEASE NOTE IT IS POSSIBLE TO PAY THE COST BY INSTALLMENTS
Contact Eddie Teeling @ 0868063625
CONGRATULATIONS TO YANBO CHEN WHO WILL BE ORDAINED TODAY AT 2.00PM IN HUNTSTOWN
and remember you are invited to his First Mass on Monday June 17th here in St. Matthew’s at 7.30 pm, followed by the First Blessing.
SPECIAL VISITORS We are delighted that Kilinney Gospel Choir will be singing at the 6.30 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday July 6th here in St. Matthew’s. We are looking forward very much to this occasion.
SPECIAL DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GIRLS AND BOYS PLEASE NOTE OUR SPECIAL FAMILY MASS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO HAVE RECENTLY MADE
THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION IS NEXT SUNDAYAT 12 NOON.
WHILST SOME OF OUR PLANNED ACTIVITIES WILL NOT GO AHEAD WE WOULD STILL URGE YOU TO
COME ALONG FOR THIS SPECIAL MASS THE STORY OF IRELAND IN STAINED GLASS
FRANK ROGERS IMPACT PRINTING, BALLYCASTLE 2019 Pp 195
I received this recently as a present, and what a lovely gift. One of those treasures that you are not inclined to read cover to cover but to leisurely return to again and again. The colors are beautiful and what an engaging text. It’s not all about religion either, but it is the magnificent, tragic and joyous story of Ireland.
Concert in Aid of Hospice Harold’s Cross And a Donation to St. Matthew’s
In St. Matthew’s Church Friday 22nd November @ 8.00pm: Tickets €15.
For more information contact Ken @ 0862365288
RONCALLI REFORM Next meeting takes place
Thursday June 25 7 - 9pm in St. Matthews. All Welcome.
SeniorLine: Free Computer Support for Older People (Centre City: 100 metres from Jervis Luas Stop)
Over 60’s: Learn to use computers, phones, iPads, Skype your family, and Internet
Small groups— Trained older tutors— Learning at your pace Drop-in centre for free internet access and support
Provided by SeniorLine, Ireland’s only national telephone service for older people
For more information contact Beryl Carroll on 087-9607756
Irish Cancer Society The Irish Cancer Society’s Volunteer Driver Service is looking for volunteer drivers who will drive patients to and from their chemotherapy appointments in St. James’s Hospital and Tallaght Hospital. The service is to the patient with all driver expenses being paid. We are currently looking for volunteers specifically in the Dublin 6, 8, 10, 12, 22 and 24 areas. For more information or an application form please email Gail at [email protected] , call 01 2310 566 or visit the website at www.cancer.ie
