Posted by Dorothy Heydon 11th October 2013 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Day for Life) (40/13)
THE QUOTABLE POPE FRANCIS Through his audiences, addresses and homilies, the pope humbly proclaims the Gospel message. From the first time he walked out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica March 13, Pope Francis has shown himself to be a gifted speaker who conveys thoughtfulness and joy through simple language, as well as through silence, looks and gestures. Addressing the College of Cardinals two days after his election, Pope Francis said wisdom is "like a good wine that improves with age." Later, to youth gathered in St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday, he said, "With Christ, the heart never grows old!" Expressing both the wisdom of experience and a youthful exuberance, the 76 year old pontiff's humble proclamation of the Gospel has already inspired many.
On the Christian Life, Francis tells us
"In this period of crisis, today, it is important not to turn in on ourselves, burying our own talent, our spiritual, intellectual, and material riches, everything that the Lord has given us, but, rather to open ourselves, to be supportive, to be attentive to others. ... Set your stakes on great ideals, the ideals that enlarge the heart, the ideals of service that make your talents fruitful. Life is not given to us to be jealously guarded for ourselves, but is given to us so that we may give it in turn." – Audience, April 24
On Grace And Forgiveness
"This is the invitation which I address to everyone: Let us accept the grace of Christ's resurrection! Let us be renewed by God's mercy; let us be loved by Jesus; let us enable the power of his love to transform our lives, too; and let us become agents of this mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all creation and make justice and peace flourish." – Urbi et Orbi Message, Easter 2013
The Parish has made a donation of €7,500 to Howth Primary School, Scoil Mhuire, to part finance the refurbishment and improvement works needed to cater for the ever increasing numbers of children in our parish school.
Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth Tel. 832 22 28 DIPLOMA COURSE IN BIO ENERGY THERAPY Part time, 9 months, 1 weekend per month, beginning 12th October 2013. For more information contact Gemma 087-257 8580 www.bioenergyacademyofdublin.com
PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER-TEAM MINISTRY - BALDOYLE, HOWTH AND SUTTON NEW SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND MASSES FROM 19/20 OCTOBER 2013
Please note: copies of the schedule are available on the tables in the Church
OUR DEAD Please remember in your prayers KATHLEEN ‘Kitty’ RICKARD who died during the week. We offer our sympathy to all her family. We also pray for CLAIRE HUGHES who has died. We offer our sympathy to her family May they rest in peace.
Scripture Readings for the Twenty Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Monday 7th Oct Our Lady of the Rosary Memorial Acts 1:12-14. Ps Lk 1:46-55. Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday 8th Oct Jon 3:1-10. Ps 129:1-4,7-8. Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday 9th Oct Jon 4:1-11. Ps 85:3-6.9-10. Lk 11:1-4 Thursday 10th Oct Mal 3:13-20. Ps 1. Lk 11:5-13 Friday 11th Oct Jl1:13-15,2:1-2. Ps 9:2-3,6,16,8-9. Lk 11:15-26 Saturday 12th Oct Jl4:12-21. Ps 96:1-2,5-6,11-12. Lk 11:27-28 Sunday 13th Oct 2Kg 5:14-17. Ps 97:1-4. 2 Tm 2:8-13. Lk 17:11-19
HOWTH PARISH REFORM AND RENEWAL GROUP Monday 14th October 8.00 pm St. Columbanus Hall ‘Understanding who Jesus was' All are welcome
CHARITY SALE OF WORK Saturday 19th October from 10am to 1.00pm in Saint Columbanus Hall In aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless people Brother Kevin needs financial help to provide 700 meals every day for people who are homeless or in need and up to 1,500 food parcels each week for those on the poverty threshold. Please support this most deserving cause – Bric a Brac, Books, Cakes and Raffle.
RECENT BAPTISMThe Parish Community warmly welcomes Nicholas Typrowicz who was baptised recently in our Church. Congratulations and every joy to his proud Parents, Grand parents, God parents and extended family.
Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness Meditation continues in St. Columbanus Hall Monday 7th October at 7.30 p.m. with Joe Clarke. All are welcome.
Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke Mindfulness Meditation continues at Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily - Tuesday mornings 11.00 am to 12 noon. All welcome. CHURCH COLLECTIONS Sunday 29th Sept. – First Collection €995 and the Share collection €720 MASS INTENTIONS 6th – 13th Oct Sunday 6th Oct Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 5th Oct) John Hunt (17th ) 8.30am A Special Intention 10.30am Josephine Cusack 12noon Thomas O’Rourke (7th ) 7.00pm Aileen Kenny (1st ) Tuesday 8th Oct 10.00 a.m. Ruth & Joe Farren Thursday 10th Oct 10.00 a.m. Tom Croke Friday 11th Oct 8.00 a.m. Maeve O’Grady Saturday 12th Oct 10.00 a.m. May & Nick Moore, Donal Moore & Deirdre Mackey Sunday 13th Oct Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 12th Oct) Jane O’Rourke 8.30am Dr. Séamus Smyth (2nd Anv) 10.30am James & Winifred Veale 12noon Ernie Brennan (Birthday Remembrance) 7.00pm Thomas Gaffney
Church Readers – Weekday Masses The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses 7th – 11th October Monday J. Morton
Tuesday S. McInerney Wednesday Kay Burke Thursday Kay Burke Friday J. Morton The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 7th – 12th October Monday T. Boyle Tuesday U. Kane Wednesday J. Stewart Thursday M. Connaughton Friday J. Clarke Saturday J. Towers Saturday 11.00am J. Morton WEEKEND MASSES Sat 12th /Sun 13th Oct Saturday 7.00pm N. Vaughan Sunday 8.30am D. O’Cathasaigh/A. Burke Sunday 10.30am Family Mass Reader Sunday 12noon Pam Van de Pol Sunday 7.00pm B. Farrell
HOWTH PRIMARY SCHOOL There are a limited number or places available for Junior Infants and other classes for the School year 2013/2014. Contact Scoil Mhuire Tel 832 3572 or email howthns@gmail.com
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SocietyThe local Conference of the Saint Vincent De Paul Society are available for people in need here in the Parish of Howth. They can be contacted in confidence on Tel. 01-855 0022 if anyone would like to talk or needs help.
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