Document 6605463

'Where Peter
is,
there is
the
Church'
JESUS
I TRUST IN YOU
WEEKLY, Nov 16th, 2014, 752
“We need bridges,
not walls!”
FREE to 6000 homes each week
Invitation to talk
Marriage and the Common Good
A talk by Bishop Kevin Doran
Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, 8pm, Thurs, November 27.
Admission Free
“We need bridges, not walls”, says Pope Francis on the
THE IONA INSTITUTE is pleased to invite you to our next
25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
talk which will be delivered by the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin
After praying the Angelus at midday last Sunday, Pope Francis Doran. His topic will be ‘Marriage and the Common Good.’
commented that 25 years ago today, on 8 November 1989, saw His subject is particularly topical in light of the recent
the fall of the Berlin Wall “which had long divided the city in Extraordinary Synod on the Family in Rome. Bishop Doran will
two and was a symbol of the ideological division of Europe
discuss what marriage is, the trends affecting it, what the
and the entire world. It took place suddenly, but it had been
Church has to say about it, how the institution of marriage
made possible by the long and tireless efforts of many people contributes to the common good and the welfare of children and
why it would be a mistake to redefine it.
who fought, prayed and suffered for it; some of them even
If you would like to attend please
sacrificed their lives”.
APPLIANCE
Among these people, St. John Paul II played a central role. Let email [email protected]
or phone 01 6619 204.
REPAIRS
us pray that, with the Lord's help and the collaboration of all
Washing, machines,
Light refreshments afterwards.
persons of good will, a culture of encounter may become ever
Fridges, dryers,
Cookers, dishwashers
more widespread, able to bring down all the walls that
American
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continue to divide the world; and that innocent people will
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never more be persecuted and even killed for their beliefs and
serviced and repaired.
Movement
their religion. Where there is a wall, there is a closed heart. We
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need bridges, not walls!”
of Priests
He added that today Italy holds a day of thanksgiving, the
TUITION IN
theme of which this year is “Feed the planet, energy for life”,
Regional
and the Holy Father joined with the bishops in expressing his
Cenacle
Leaving and Junior Certs.
hope that renewed efforts might ensure “that no-one lacks the
Oral, aural, pictorial,
for
priests
and
laity
daily sustenance that God gives to all”. He added, “I assure my
written.
will
be
held
on
closeness to the world of agriculture, and urge you to cultivate
Also 3rd level oral work.
Saturday
15th
the land in a sustainable and fair way. In this context, the
Hibernia.
November at All
Diocese of Rome is holding a day for the protection of the
Exp teacher/examiner.
Hallows College,
creation, the aim of which is to promote lifestyles based on
Leixlip. 087 2340678.
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respect for the environment, reaffirming the alliance between 10.30 am - 5.00 pm. Please bring
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human beings, guardians of creation, and the Creator”.
a packed lunch. All welcome.
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Sacristy 10 –12.30, Sat 10-11.30, 6275942, www.celstra.ie
Mass times; Vigil Sat 630pm, Sun: 8.30am, 9.30, 11, 12..30, 7pm.
Holy Days; 7.00pm (Vigil), 8, 10, 12, 7.00pm. Bank hol 11am
Straffan: Vigil 6.00pm, Sun 11am. Holydays; Vigil 6.00, 11am
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Confessions: Saturdays: after 10am Mass to 11.30
Divine Mercy Devotions: After 7pm Mass, Mon, + St.Faustina's relic.
Straffan: Daily Mass, Mon- Fri, 9.15am. Holy day/bank hol 10am
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
-Parish Church, third Sunday of each month, 4.00- 5.30,
concluding with evening prayer and Benediction.
-In the Salesian Oratory, Sats. 8pm to 10pm;- All welcome.
- St Raphael’s Oratory; every day, 11.00am -3.00pm
BAPTISMS: St Patrick’s Church – Sunday 2pm:
St Brigid’s Church. last sunday of month, 12.15pm
Pre- Baptism meetings Tuesday 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church. To
book contact Myles 01 6275942
Naas, Sallins & Two Mile House
Fr. J Brickley P.P., 045-897703, Fr L Morgan, CC045 949576
Fr PJ Madden, CC, 45 876160, Fr Kevin Walsh, CC 045 879730.
• Church of Our Lady and St. David, Sallins Road
Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 6pm. Sun. 9am, 11, 6pm.
Holy Days: 7.30am, 10am. (except sat 10am only)
Weekdays: 7.30am, 10am. (10am on Sat)
Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass, Baptisms: 2n d & 4th Sundays
Office/ Shop 045-879730. Mon. Tue. Thu. Fri 10-5, Wed.10-1.
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Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas
Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 7.30pm. Sun. 10.30am, 12noon
Weekdays: Mon. Wed. Fri 7.30pm. Holydays: 12, 7.30pm.
Exposition: Mon-Fri, 10am to 7pm and Wednesday 10am –9.30pm
Baptisms: Every Saturday at 12.30pm.
Office: Phone 045-895629; Mon-Fri 10am –1pm
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Church of Our Lady and the Guardian Angels, Sallins
Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 6.30pm. Sun. 10am. 12noon.
Weekdays: Tue & Fri. 10.00am, Holy Days: 10.00am.
Confession: Sat. after 6.30pm Mass, Baptism: 1st Saturdays, 5pm.
Parish Office: Tue. & Thurs. 10- 1pm. 045-897150.
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Church of St. Peter, Two-Mile-House – Sunday: 11.00am,
Fri. 7.30pm, Holy day 9.30, Baptism 2nd Sunday each month 11.45.
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Sunday Mass Times: 6.30 (Vigil), 10.30, 12.00.
Mon-Fri: 9.15, Sat 10; Confession Sat before 6.30 Mass.
Baptism: Sundays 1.00; 2 weeks notice.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament:
Fri 9.15am to 3pm, Benediction & Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Clondalkin Parish Ph/Fax, 459 3520
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St Charles Borromeo Confey, Leixlip
Fr Tony O’Shaughnessy, 6244637, Fr Pr Clancy, 6243533
Parish Office: 6247410. Sunday Mass Sat 7pm, Sunday 9.30,
11.00, 12.30; Daily Masses: 9.30am, Mon to Fri
Confession after 9.30am daily Mass & Sat vigil Mass, on request.
BAPTISM: : 3rd Saturday, 12.30; 4th Please arrange with the priests
about 2 weeks before
Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip
Parish Office, Monday / Friday, 10 -1pm,
Sec. Bernadette Murray, Ph / Fax 6243673
Fr. John McNamara, Administrator, 01- 6245597,
Schedule; Sundays: 8.30, 9.45, 11, 12.15, 7.30pm;
Daily Masses; Mon-Friday; 9.30a.m.
Holy Days 7.30pm (Vigil) 7.25am. 9.45, 11am, & 7.30pm
Weekdays of Lent: 9.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.
Saturdays: 10.00a.m. and 6.00p.m, (1st Mass of Sun.)
First Fridays: 9.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.
Confession: Sat: 10.30 to 11.30am &after 6pm Mass
Baptisms:1st Sunday of month at 1.15. Third Saturday of month
12.30p.m. Please
give one month’s prior notice.
Exposition 1st Fridays
10 -12 noon; Mon 8.00p.m.-10 pm
rd
Mass in Irish 3 Sun of month, & St Patrick’s day 11am
Our Lady's Parish Centre 01- 6245159
Our email is [email protected] website is www.oln.ie
St. Mary’s Parish, Maynooth
Fr. L Rigney, P.P. 087-2607377, Fr Paul Kelly 087-2463876
Parish Office / Secretary 629 3018
Sunday Masses: Vigil 7pm, 8.45, 10.00, 11.30. 1.00, 6.00
Holy Days: Vigil 7pm, 8am,10.00, 7pm
Lady Chapel: Sunday 10.00am. Holy Day: 8pm
Weekday Masses: 8.00am, 10.00am Mon to Friday
Saturday: 10.00am,7.00pm (Vigil)
Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sat 12 noon, 2nd & 4th Sunday 2.00pm
Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass
Exposition: Monday to Friday . 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Parish Website: www.maynoothparish.dublindiocese.ie
St Patrick's Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
Fr John Hassett, PP, 6812088
Fr Denis Carroll 6281018;
Sacristy 6281018
Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 7pm, 9, 10.30, 12 noon
Eucharistic Adoration every Saturday from 5.30- 6.45
Weekday Masses: Monday to Sat, 10 am.
Sacrament of Penance: Sat after 10am & 7pm Masses.
Baptisms: 1st, 3rd, 12.45 pm, 2nd Sat 12.30
At least one-month notice required. Applications at Parish
Office between 10am –1.00 Mon -Fri. No phone bookings.
Parish Office: 00353 1 459 3520, Weekdays 9.30am – 12.30pm
[email protected] www.clondalkinparish.com
Administrator: Rev. Damian Farnon, Tel. 459 2665
Assistant Priest: Rev. Padraig O’Sullivan, 464 0441
Masses: Sundays (Vigil) 7.30pm, Sunday 9am, (Gaeilge) 10.30am
(Choral), 12noon (Family) and 5.30pm.
Parish of the Sacred Heart
Weekdays (Monday – Friday) – 7.30am and 10am. Saturday 10am.
St John’s Drive, Sruleen Clondalkin 01 4570032
First Fridays – 7.30am, 10am and 7.30pm.
Fr. Michael Ruddy ss.cc
Holy Days – 7.30pm (Vigil), 7.30am, 10am, 1pm, 7.30pm.
Mon-Fri, 9am Morning Office, 9.15am Mass, 9.45am Rosary.
Confessions: Saturdays 10.30 to 11am and 6.45pm to 7.15pm.
Sat 9.45am Morning Office, 10am Mass, 10.30 Exposition of
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays after 12 noon Mass (by appointment) the Blessed Sacrament; Benediction at 12.25; 6.30 Vigil Mass
St Brigid’s Parish, Kill,Johnstown,Ardclough of Sunday. Sunday Masses: 10.30, 12.00
Priests; Fr Willie O’Byrne, P.P., Tel 045-878008.
St Conleth’s Parish Newbridge
Fr M. Kelly, CC, 045- 877880
Masses Saturday: Vigil Mass – 6.15pm. Sunday: 8.30am.
Sunday Mass: Kill: Sat. (Vigil) 7.30, Sun: 11am, 12.15pm.
11.00am. 12.30pm. 7.00pm. Holy Day Vigil: 6.15pm.
Ardclough: Sunday 9.30am.
Holy Days: Masses as on Sunday (no 12.30 Mass)
Weekday Mass: Kill:
Mon-Sat 10am & Fri. 7.30pm.
Weekdays: Monday – Saturday: 9.30am. Fridays only 7.30pm.
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Ardclough: The 1 Friday every month, 8.30pm;
Confessions Saturday: 11.00am. – 12 noon & after 6.15 pm
Confessions: Sat after 10am. Mass and 1st Friday
Mass. First Friday: 9.00am. – 9.30am. Penitential Service Mass:
Parish Office: Mon-Fri. 9.30-12.30, (045) 878008
7.30pm. No Confessions during Mass. People are always
welcome to call to any Priest for Confession at anytime.
Parish of Clane & Rathcoffey
Telephone: 045 432808
Fr Paul O’ Boyle, PP, 045-868249,
- Dominican Church Masses Sat: Vigil Mass – 8.00pm. Sun:
Weekday Mass; Mon-Fri, 10am Clane
9.30am. 10.30am. 12 noon & 5.30pm. Holy days: 7.30am.
Sunday Mass: Sat vigil Clane 6.30pm, Sun 9.30, 11.30
10.00am. 12 noon. 5.30pm. W/days: Mon-Fri: 7.30am. 10am.
Rathcoffey: 10.30. Confessions: before Saturday 6.30 Mass
Parish Office Mon-Sat 9.30 - 4pm, beside Church 045 861393 5.45pm. Sat: 8am. & 10am.
Confessions: Saturday: 9.30am. – 10.00am. 10.30am. –
Parish of Dunboyne & Kilbride
11.15am. 7.30pm. – 8.00pm. First Friday: 9.30am – 10.00am.
5.30pm – 6.00pm. No Confessions during Mass. Call to any
Parish Office Mon-Fri 9.30-1, 1.30-5pm, 01-8255342,
Mgr. Dermot Farrell PP, Fr Mark English CC, Fr Gabriel Flynn Priest for Confession anytime. Tel 045 487200
PC. Email- [email protected]
- Cill Mhuire Ballymany -Masses Sat: Vigil Mass 7.00pm.
Mass times Dunboyne Vigil Sat 7pm, Sun 9am, 11.30.
Sunday: 10am, 11.30am. Holy Days: 10am. Weekdays: Mon –
Friday: 10am. Confessions Saturday: after 7.00pm. Mass First
Kilbride Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 10am
Friday: 9.30am – 10.00am. call to any Priest for Confession at
Holy Days Dunboyne 9am Kilbride 10am.
Confessions After 10am Mass, before 7pm Mass in Dunboyne. anytime. Telephone: 045 432286.
Before 6pm Mass in Kilbride.
Church of Sacred Heart & St Brigid Daily Mass Dunboyne 9am weekdays, 10am Saturday. 8pm only KILCULLEN
Fr. N Mackey PP 045 481230, Fr. Martin Harte, 481222
on 1st Fridays.
Parish Centre Phone Valarie & Vivienne on 045 480 727
First Friday Mass Dunboyne 8pm
www.kilcullenparish.net
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Dunboyne Tuesday MASSES weekdays 9.30am, Sunday 6.30 (Saturday Vigil),
11.00am.
Confessions on request before vigil Mass
& Friday 9.30am to 8pm.
Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays, Parish Centre, 10am- 9pm.
Baptisms Please book with Parish Office
Contact Marie 086 6088839, Mary 401856, or the Parish Office.
Weddings In either churches, minimum of 3 months; must be
Saint Joseph's Gormanstown Sunday Mass 9.30am
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faithful in small things, I will trust you with
greater; come and join in your master’s
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THE HOLY GOSPEL
Next the man with the two talents came
St Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 – 30
forward.
You have been faithful in small things; come
“Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with two
and join in your master’s happiness!
talents; here are two more that I have made.”
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples:
His master said to him, “Well done, good and
‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man on his
faithful servant; you have shown you can be
faithful in small things, I will trust you with
way abroad who summoned his servants and
greater; come and join in your master’s
entrusted his property to them.
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a happiness.”
Last came forward the man who had the one
third one; each in proportion to his ability.
talent. “Sir,” said he “I had heard you were a
Then he set out.
hard man, reaping where you have not sown
The man who had received the five talents
and gathering where you have not scattered; so
promptly went and traded with them and
I was afraid, and I went off and hid your talent
made five more.
in the ground. Here it is; it was yours, you have
“Well done,
The man who had received two it back.”
good and
made two more in the same
faithful
But his master answered him,
way. But the man who had
servant; you
“You wicked and lazy servant! So you knew
received one went off and dug
have shown
that I reap where I have not sown and gather
a hole in the ground and hid his
you can be
where I have not scattered? Well then, you
master’s money.
faithful in
should have deposited my money with the
small things, Now a long time after, the
bankers, and on my return I would have
I will trust
master of those servants came
recovered my capital with interest. So now,
you with
back and went through his
take the talent from him and give it to the
greater;
accounts with them.
man who has the five talents.
come and
The
man
who
had
received
the
join in your
For to everyone who has will be given more,
five talents came forward
master’s
and he will have more than enough; but from
bringing five more.
happiness.”
the man who has not, even what he has will be
“Sir,” he said “you
taken away.
entrusted me with five talents; here are five
As for this good-for-nothing servant, throw him
more that I have made.”
out into the dark, where there will be weeping
His master said to him, “Well done, good and
and grinding of teeth.”’
faithful servant; you have shown you can be
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
This is the Gospel
&
of the Lord.
A reading from
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All Catholic priests in the Crimea will be forced to many people in Ireland for whom this has always been
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Work Exhibition
ANNA MARIA KEAVENEY BSc IAMH
Crataegus sp. (Hawthorn)
Hawthorn is a herb we are used to seeing all
around us as it is found in most of our hedgerows
across the country. Part of the rose family this herb
contains approx. 300 species which grow not just
across Europe but as far afield as China and the
Middle East. The young leaves, flower buds and
berries are all edible in additional to their medicinal
uses. The species grown in China produce much
larger fruits, often sugared and eaten as sweets.
Crataegusmonogyna and Cratageusleavigata are
the two most common species in Ireland. They can
and do cross breed and are almost identical in
terms of their appearance and medicinal benefits.
Hawthorns belong to the rose family forming
shrubs or small trees, mostly growing to 5–15
metres tall with small pome fruit and (usually)
thorny branches. The flowers are typically in full
bloom during May and the fruits ripen through
September. They should be picked late in the
season (October and November), when they are as
ripe as possible. For medicinal purposes they are
generally picked after the first frost.
As it is so late in the year I thought I would
concentrate on the fruit and their culinary uses. In
Ireland and the UK the fruit is smaller and were
used to make a jelly or home-made wine, the
flavour being comparable to over-ripe apples The
fruits of the species Crataeguspinnatifida (Chinese
hawthorn) are larger and are tart, bright red, and
resemble small crabapple fruits. They are used to
make many kinds of Chinese snacks, including
haw flakes, jams, jellies, juices and other drinks.
In Mexico the fruits (CrataegusMexicana)are
used in a number of ways, from raw to cooked and
preserved as jams during the winter months. They
are also stuffed in the piñatas broken during the
traditional pre-Christmas celebration and cooked
with other fruits to prepare a Christmas punch.
Finally, I thought you might be interested in a
recipe for hawthorn ketchup. Enjoy.
Hawthorn Berry Ketchup
Ingredients
500g hawthorn berries
300ml cider vinegar
300ml water
170g sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Strip the berries from their stalks then rinse in
cold water.
2. Place in large pan with the vinegar and water,
bring to boil and simmer for about 30 minutes
until the skins start to split.
3. Remove from the heat and rub the mixture
through a sieve or pass through a food mill to
remove the large stones and skin.
4. Return the mixture to a clean pan, add the sugar
and heat gently, stirring frequently, until the
sugar dissolves.
5. Bring to the boil and cook for a further 5 -10
minutes, until the sauce reduces and becomes
slightly syrupy.
6. Season with salt and pepper then pour into
sterilised bottles. Use within 12 months
Anna-Maria Keaveney BSc., MSc., is a qualified
Medical Herbalist and member of the Irish Institute
of Medical Herbalists (IIMH, www.iimh.org). She
can be contacted on 087 237 8183 for information.
An Exhibition of work from young people who
attend Celbridge Youth Cafe will be held in
Celbridge Library from 13th to 17th November
during library opening hours.
They will exhibit paintings, jewellery, poetry and
short stories. All welcome.
Celbridge Community Library,
St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge
01 6272207, [email protected]
Novena to The Sacred
Heart of Jesus
Dear Heart of Jesus; in the past I have
asked You for many favours, but today
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Take it Dear Heart of Jesus, place it in Your own
broken heart, where Your Father sees it, then in His
merciful eyes it will become Your prayer not mine.
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and St John Bosco, founder of the Salesian order.
A recent press release from the Vatican stated that
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24th, feast of Mary Help of Christians, patroness of
the Salesian order.
The origin of the Shroud has never been established
but the Church teaches that it is the burial cloth of
Jesus Christ. Further details on all matters pertaining
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Human Nature ...
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Purgatory &
Prayers for the Dead
"Ah! It's human nature!" How often we hear it,
usually to excuse some weakness or other, in
ourselves or someone else. We might do well to
A reflection on mystery of death and
discover the truth about that nature. We need to know
the afterlife including heaven, hell,
what a thing is for before we can use it. If we can't
and purgatory, and the validity of
find the hammer we might try a spanner, but it won't
get the job done on the nail, and might be damaged
prayers for the dead.
itself. I remember a dear elderly man in a nursing
On the first two days of November, as daylight
home having trouble walking: his slippers were on the shrinks in the Northern Hemisphere and frost turns
wrong feet. What about our very selves, though. What
vegetation brown, the Church leads us to confront
are we for? We don't want to get it wrong about tools
and shoes, or the type of fuel our car must have, but the mystery of death.
the evidence is there, through all human history, that These days remind us that love is stronger than
most of the human race did not have a single
death, that Christ’s death for us means that our
clue...no, that's wrong, they were given countless
beloved deceased who believed in Christ are very
clues, even evidence... as to what our nature is for.
much alive.
It might be true that most men don't bother learning They may be among those whose lungs breathe the
to cook: we take the easy way out. If the good lady - exhilarating air of heaven and whose eyes gaze upon
mother, wife, housekeeper - is not there to prepare
the glory of God.
dinner, we content ourselves with a sandwich or
In this case, they help us through their prayers.
something heated up. Learning to cook? Too much
trouble. So with our nature: better not to do too much Yet they may also be among those whose lungs
thinking about it - life might get too hard. We don't
were not ready for breathing and whose eyes were
want to be disturbed. Well, we'd better want it,
not ready for the brilliance of the beatific vision,
keeping in mind that a thing misused will break down, whose body carried an infection that needed to be
or get broken and finish up amongst the rubbish.
eliminated. In which case, we must help them
Years ago, we had a great PP of an inner city
through our prayers. Our loving intercession can
suburb who had a refuge for homeless men in his
hasten the purification and preparation necessary for
parish. Each year he got priests who could sing, play the full enjoyment of their inheritance.
an instrument or tell a joke well, or do a skit, to put on
a concert for quite a large audience of the homeless. The Catholic Church has always been very reserved
in its teaching about the mystery of life after death,
As I recall, we did this for ten years or so. What
including the mystery of purgatory. Here’s what we
surprised me was the number of young men among
them. Who knows what potential in all those men had know. Christ’s death and resurrection won eternal
life for everyone.
not been noticed, and certainly not developed, or
Yet the fruit of his redeeming work needs to be
perhaps developed then lost: there could have been
ex-teachers or doctors or lawyers among them, or ex- personally appropriated. Each person must say yes
successful business men. Somewhere along the line, to Christ, and yield to the liberating power of his
either they themselves or someone who influenced
grace which progressively breaks the sin’s power
them greatly, became devoted to some thing or
and heals sin’s wounds.
activity that went against human nature!
Everyone is obliged to actively participate in this
And what's that?
process and to renounce all sin, great or small. God,
It is God's image. There's the undeniable fact. We are through his Church, provides all the means of grace
spirit, with free will, and we wreck ourselves by our necessary to facilitate this purification and healing.
wrong choices. Right choices make a hard path, but it
leads upwards. Who was it told us that "Narrow is the Yet what about people who say a fundamental yes
way that leads to life, and few there are that find it?" to Christ, but drag their feet, clinging to some
“small” sins, nursing some attachments to the evil
It seems only 'the few' choose to get out of the easy, that they’ve supposedly renounced?
non-thinking life of wanting their own way, and do
what God Himself planted in our very nature: forget Purgatory is the process after death where these
ourselves and spread His goodness to those around us, attachments, the umbilical cord which binds people
starting with our family. The path might be narrow, to the old world, are cut so that people can be free to
but its destination is wide and wonderful!
enter into the life to come.
John W. Ó Néill, PP, New South Wales, Australia It is the hospital where the infection of sin is
eliminated. It is the incubator where heart, lungs,
and vision is made ready for a much larger life.
Purgatory is not a temporary hell. We can’t know
for sure where our beloved deceased are, unless they
happen to be canonized saints.
So when in doubt, we pray for them.
If they happen to need our help, our act of kindness
can have great impact on them. If not, this kind act
still has great impact on us, exercising our love
muscles so that we will be ready to enter directly
into the wedding feast of the Lamb when our own
time inevitably comes.
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Eddie Stones is based in Emmanuel House of
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healing service twice weekly and a healing day on
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Emmanuel House of Providence, a Catholic
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the Irish version of the name means 'field of
miracles', on the site of a 6th century monastery of
St. Brendan the Navigator, Ballinasloe.
Rivalry and Vainglory
Weaken the Church
Pope Invites Faithful to Place the Needs of
Others Before Their Own
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY, November 03,
When no one seeks his own interests and is genuinely
grateful, then there is harmony in the Church. This was
the main theme of Pope Francis' homily during his
morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta today.
He reflected on the First reading from St. Paul’s letter
to the Philippians, in which the Apostle says to “do
nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather,
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humbly regard others as more important than
yourselves."
According to Vatican Radio, the Pope noted that often
in churches, parishes and schools, we can find rivalry
Network Ireland Kildare Branch is delighted to
and vainglory, referring to them as “two worms that
announce it will be hosting its Annual Charity
eat the fabric of the Church, weakening Her.”
th
Luncheon on Friday the 14 November 2014 at
12.45 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Charity “Rivalry and vainglory go against this harmony, this
agreement. Instead of rivalry and vainglory, what does
Luncheon which is taking place in the Osprey
Paul recommend? ‘Rather, humbly regard others as
Hotel in Naas to celebrate and raise funds for
more important than yourselves,’” the Pope said.
McAuley Place, Naas; the chosen charity of
Network Ireland Kildare Branch this year.
“[St. Paul] felt this himself. He qualifies himself as
Network Ireland is Ireland’s leading women’s
‘not worthy to be called an apostle,' the least one. He
business network, set up over thirty years ago as a even strongly humbles himself there.”
voluntary organisation supporting women in
Noting that the Church celebrates today the memorial
business, the professions and the arts.
of St. Martin de Porres, the Pope said that the example
This year there will be a Fashion Show
set by the “humble Dominican friar” is something that
compered by Celia Holman Lee.
Christians should aspire to. St. Martin’s spirituality, he
The boutiques taking part are Aria Boutique,
said, was in service; a spirituality that the first reading
Clodagh Hendy, Couture, Emporium Kalu,
calls all to follow.
Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy, Heidi
Higgins, Loretta's Boutique, Mary Grant, Pauline The Holy Father also spoke on today’s Gospel, in
Forde Heirloom Bouquets & Accessories and Ted which Jesus invites one of the Pharisees to invite to a
Johnsons.On the day, there will also be a raffle
banquet those who “have no ability to repay you.”
with many wonderful prizes and entertainment by Jesus, the Pope said, urges to “not take the road of
David Burke.
seeking repayment.”
It is proposed that the funds raised will be used
"This is gratuity!” the Pope exclaimed. “When there is
for a “Health Through Learning Centre” in
harmony in a Church, there is unity, no one seeks his
McAuley Place, which will be a reflective,
interactive space for all the community. This is a or her own interests, and there is an attitude of
gratefulness. I do good; I don't strike a deal with
pre-paid only event and numbers are strictly
good.”
limited. For further information on Network
Ireland Kildare branch, or to buy tickets for the
Concluding his homily, the Pope invited the faithful to
Annual Charity Luncheon in aid of McAuley
ask themselves if they have a spirit of gratitude or of
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“Is this spirit, this sentiment of love, unanimity,
Place, Naas.
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humility, is this vision that others are superior to us,
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“The quality of your mental health
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features such as dual-zone climate control, panoramic Bishop Sarlinga’s announcement comes just after
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Religious freedom is substantially curtailed in
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more than half of the world’s nations, a new
while also reducing fuel consumption and Co2
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freedom are growing in more than one-fourth of
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apparent to me how well put together this vehicle
The “Religious Freedom Report 2014,” prepared
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nations. The report found a “high” level of
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& Alcohol Programme
The essentials of happiness are: something to do,
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(Fr. Terence Harrington, Vocations Director,
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Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. 086 3230638 or
support you. Crosscare Drug and Alcohol
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Most of us have come across recipes for Chicken
4 Chicken breasts, cooked
and Broccoli bake over the years, but it is worth
1 large head of broccoli
reminding ourselves how good it is. When I am
nd
1 X 400g tin Campbell’s condensed
cooking this for the family I use the 2 recipe as
mushroom soup
it’s quick and easy. This first recipe I am giving
1 tbsp mayonnaise
you brings it up a level and is good enough to
A few tablespoons of milk
serve to friends and yes it is more trouble but its
1 tsp curry powder (optional)
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1 tbsp grainy mustard (optional)
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“There's No Room in the Church for a
Worldly Mentality !" 21 Nov 5, 2014
Pope Francis describes the role of Bishop as He noted “how beautiful” it is "when the bishops,
a service and not a place of honour ...
with the Pope, express this collegiality!"
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis
entrusted himself and all bishops to the prayers of the
faithful. Through their prayers, he said, "we can at
least hope to be closer to the acts of service that the
Apostle Paul advises for all bishops."
Encouraging the thousands gathered, he asked, “Do
you agree? Will you pray for us?”
The Holy Father said that bishops must have many
virtues, despite being "sinners."
Through the Holy Spirit’s power and grace, he
continued, “Christ does not fail to give rise to the
ordained ministries, in order to build up the Christian
community as His body.”
The Pope said the role of the bishop, among these
ministries, “stands out.”
“In the bishop, assisted by priests and deacons,” he
said, “it is Christ Himself who is present and who
continues to take care of his Church, ensuring his
protection and guidance.”
Through their presence and ministry, he declared, we
can recognize the “true face” of the Church.
“She is our Holy Mother, the Hierarchical Church,”
he said. “And really, through these brothers chosen
by the Lord and consecrated by the sacrament of
Holy Orders, the Church exercises her motherhood."
“There should not be room in the Church for a
worldly mentality,” he continued. “A worldly
mentality speaks of a man who has an ‘ecclesiastical
career and has become a bishop.’"
The Pontiff went on to say that that the role of a
bishop is not a place of honour but rather a service to
others, following the example of the Good
Shepherd.
It is sad, he said, when we see a man “who seeks this
office and does all he can to get it and when he gets it
does not serve, instead goes around like a peacock
and lives only for his vanity.”
Recalling the recent Synod of Bishops, the Pope
noted that while the bishops came from different
cultures and places, the meeting exemplified that
bishops are "a single college."
More than just Christian communities recognizing
the bishop as a “great gift,” he stressed they are
called to nurture a sincere and profound
communion with him, starting with the priests and
deacons.
"There is no healthy Church if the faithful priests,
deacons are not united around their bishop," he
underscored. “This Church not united around their
bishop is a sick Church.”
Concluding his address, Pope Francis said that the
"relationship of each Church with the Apostles is
visible and with all the other communities, united
with their bishops and the Pope in the One Church
of the Lord Jesus, that is our Holy Mother, the
Hierarchical Church.”
Shroud of Turin
Pope Francis plans to visit Turin, Italy, in June
2015. The Holy Father made the announcement
while greeting the Italian pilgrims during his
Wednesday General Audience today.
“I am pleased to announce that, God willing, on
June 21st I will go on a pilgrimage to Turin to
venerate the Holy Shroud and honor Saint John
Bosco, on the bicentennial anniversary of his
birth,” the Pope said.
Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin as well as the
mayor of Turin, Piero Fassino, were present in St.
Peter’s Square. They will be holding a press
conference on next year’s exposition of the Shroud
of Turin and the 200th anniversary of St. John
Bosco’s birth. While the authenticity of the Shroud
has neither been confirmed nor denied by the
Vatican, devotion to the image was approved by
Pope Pius XII in 1958. Pope Francis sent a video
message last year on the occasion of the Shroud’s
exposition at the Cathedral in Turin, in which he
said that “the Man of the Shroud invites us to
contemplate Jesus of Nazareth.”
“By means of the Holy Shroud, the unique and
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man, incarnate in our history; the merciful Love of
God who has taken upon himself all the evil of the
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Last week we spoke about listening in silence to God and to
each other and how it improves the quality of our
relationships. Today I want to speak about how to get to
know the Lord more deeply so that you can develop a
personal relationship with Him.
I find it sad to see so many Christians faithfully going to
Church every Sunday to carry out their duty before a God
whom they do not know personally! It means that you are
on the outside no matter how hard you try. It makes
perseverance very difficult because religion becomes a
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"The closing of borders is not the solution to
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Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
means a personal relationship with God the Father, and with
(SECAM) said in a statement.
His Son, Jesus Christ – through the Holy Spirit, of course.
Concluding a meeting in Doula, Cameroon, the
The three Persons of the most Blessed Trinity can never be
SECAM bishops acknowledged the suffering of separated for any reason.
Viatores Christi, a
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On a separate issue, the SECAM bishops said
serious sin. If you become conscious of recent sin you
that a “refusal of democratic turnover” has
areas of need.
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caused
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Daddy took command from then on and would ask
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Rosary!’ He seemed to me like Moses I had heard
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understanding about depression (and elation), so
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Carlo, (behind Confey Church), Mondays 8p.m. for
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those who experience depression & relatives.
[email protected]
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We have six all weather floodlit courts. Our club caters
for all levels of tennis player - Junior, Senior
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for any members wishing to learn the game or improve
their standard. New members are always welcome. Juniors
are catered for with organised coaching and play, and a
full programme for all age groups.
www.celbridgetenis.ie or contact our membership
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Autistic Children
Kildare / West Dublin Support
Parents and careers of Autistic chil
We meet on last Wednesday
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GK CHESTERTON
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stamped addressed envelope to Attracta O'Hara,
Ballynure, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow. Please
state quantity of cards required. When in need,
for whatever reason, but especially when having
difficulty obtaining help, invoke the aid of Our
Lady of Good Remedy, and you will surely be
helped by the power of Her intercession.
We’ve spent a couple of weeks
looking at The Defendant,
Chesterton’s first book of
prose.
His next book, Thomas Carlyle,
appeared in 1902, when he was
twenty-nine years old.
It’s not at all surprising that
Chesterton should choose to
• North Star Swim Club
write about Thomas Carlyle.
Volunteers desperately needed for people with
disabilities, St. Raphael’s Pool, Celbridge
Carlyle was a Victorian writer, social critic and
Every Sunday @ 2.30pm to 4pm
philosopher. In fact, he occupied in the Victorian era
SUITABLE FOR THE GAISCE AWARD - All
the kind of role that Chesterton occupied in his
Welcome!!! Interested? Valerie @ 0863612855
time—some have described this as being a ‘wisdom
[email protected]
writer’ or a ‘prophet’. Like Chesterton, he was a
gadfly—he stung the Victorians for their supposed
utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is the belief that only
Would you give a young person with an Intellectual
what is useful and profitable is good. (We may note
Disability/Special Needs an opportunity to get
in passing that there were so many Victorians who
experience in the work place?
We are looking for a number of hours per week e.g. 4 attacked the Victorians for their utilitarianism, and
who did very well out of it, that we have to wonder
– 6 hrs for our excellent candidates. St. John of God
how utilitarian the Victorians really were.)
Community Services Celbridge will provide the
relevant insurance and full range of support free of
Thomas Carlyle is a short book, only thirty-six pages
charge on commitment from you.
Please call Breda Claffey on 087 6775068 long, but one containing many interesting passages.
Chesterton’s introductory remarks are well worth
quoting:
Mobile Phones wanted
Rationalism is, of course, that power which makes
Scoil Chearbhaill Uí Dhálaigh has registered
with the Jack and Jill Foundation for the
people invent sewing machines, understand Euclid,
"phonesforboards" scheme. Please help us to
reform vestries, pull out teeth, and number the fixed
achieve our target by sending your old mobile
stars. Irrationalism is that other force, if possible
phones in to us for recycling.
more essential, which makes men look at sunsets,
Tá Scoil Chearbhaill Uí Dhálaigh cláraithe sa
laugh at jokes, go on crusades, write poems, enter
scéím 'phonesforboards' de chuid The Jack and Jill
Foundation. Bhéinn an bhuíoch as aon seanfón atá monasteries, and jump over hay-cocks. Rationalism
is the beneficent attempt to make our institutions and
agaibh a sheoladh chugainn le bhur dtoil.
theories fit the world we live in, as clothes fit the
wearer. Irrationalism is the beneficent reminder
that, at the best, they do not fit. Irrationalism exists
Health & Social Care
Opportunities exist for volunteers of all ages to to point out that that eccentric old gentleman, "The
World," is such a curiously shaped old gentleman
support people with disabilities and the older
that the most perfect coats and waistcoats have an
person both on campus and within the
community in the following areas;
extraordinary way of leaving parts of him out,
•
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sometimes whole legs and arms, the existence of
•
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which the tailor had not suspected.
•
Shop/retail
Somebody once said, “If you come up with an idiotFor further details and an application form
please contact Ms Susan Furness on 01 601030 proof system, they’ll come up with a better idiot.”
And maybe that is not such a bad thing. Certainly,
0 ext 451 or [email protected].
there is something in the soul of man that will
always rebel against any Perspex prison of perfect
rationalism, to the despair of all utopian reformists.
A social club for people with an intellectual
disability is in search of new volunteers with an This was a subject to which Chesterton was to return
outgoing personality and a genuine interest in
again and again; the need for a philosophy of life
helping a voluntary club and its members.
which found room for both the rational and the
Suitable for people wishing to complete the
irrational (or, rather, the mystical). This, of course,
Gaisce Awards. Scoil Eoin Phoil Hall, Green
he would ultimately find in the Catholic faith. More
Lane, Leixlip -Wednesday evenings 7.15pm to
on Thomas Carlyle next week.
9pm. Contact Valerie on 086 3547104 or
Maolsheachlann O Ceallaigh
[email protected]
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Looking forward to hearing from you!
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The need for integrity obviously becomes
For further information please contact social
necessary after death, for entering into
work dept on 045 873200 and leave a message
for Mary Clancy, social worker, to call you back perfect and complete communion with
God. Those who do not possess this
integrity must undergo purification.
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Wed 7.30pm-10.30, Mon 10 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
At Confey Community Centre
Phone 086 842 1612 or 085 118 4480 or
087273 5404
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YOUTH 2000
Youth 2000 is a spiritual
initiative of young people who
work in co-operation with the
clergy and others to lead young people into the
infinite mystery of the unique love that God has
for each person.
Through an experience of the Person of Jesus,
present in the Blessed Sacrament, they are
awakened to the individual plan that God has for
each one of them to live as His children.
The charism of Youth 2000 is to draw young
people through the Immaculate Heart of Mary to
a deep and lasting union with the Eucharistic
Heart of Jesus. In short, Youth 2000 is youth
leading youth to the heart of the Church.
More information www.youth2000.ie
Job Vacancies
in St Raphael’s
Celbridge
Positions for Care Assistants are available on the
Community Employment Scheme. Please call
Fás Supervisor Frances Walsh on 5058257
AL-ANON
Local Meetings
This is suggested by a text of St Paul. The Apostle
speaks of the value of each person's work which
will be revealed on the day of judgment and says:
"If the work which any man has built on the
foundation [which is Christ] survives, he
will receive a reward. If any man's work is
burned up, he will suffer loss, though he
himself will be saved, but only as through
fire" (1 Cor 3: 14-15).
At times, to reach a state of perfect integrity a
person's intercession or mediation is needed.
For example, Moses obtains pardon for the
people with a prayer in which he recalls the
saving work done by God in the past, and prays
for God's fidelity to the oath made to his
ancestors (cf. Ex 32: 30, 11-13).
The figure of the Servant of the Lord, outlined in
the Book of Isaiah, is also portrayed by his role of
intercession and expiation for many; at the end of
his suffering he "will see the light" and "will justify
many", bearing their iniquities (cf. Is 52: 13-53, 12,
especially vv. 53: 11).
Psalm 50 (51) can be considered, according to the
perspective of the Old Testament, as a synthesis of
the process of reintegration: the sinner confesses
and recognizes his guilt (v. 3), asking insistently to
be purified or "cleansed" (vv. 2, 9, 10, 17) so as to
proclaim the divine praise (v. 15).
Fr. Mark Bozada
The Holy Mass is the most powerful gift for our
deceased friends and relations in Purgatory.
• For information on the thirty Gregorian
Masses please call 087-9381997.
(This is the centuries-old custom of having 30
Masses said over 30 consecutive days for one
deceased person. Truly one of the greatest gifts we
can give to our departed relation and friends)
Purgatory truly is God’s Mercy in action!
A very powerful prayer for our deceased -‘Eternal Father, I offer You the most
precious blood of Your Divine Son Jesus,
in union with all the Masses said
throughout the world today, for all the
holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners
everywhere, for sinners in the Universal
Church, those in my own home and in my
own family. Amen
The Church teaches the importance of praying for
deceased people… ‘It is a holy and a wholesome
thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed
from their sins…’ 2 Mac, Ch 12, V 43-46
The Holy Mass is the most powerful gift for our
deceased friends and relations in Purgatory.
Naas: Mondays 8 15. Ballycane Church,
(Tuesdays on Bank Holiday weekends).
Blessington Parish Centre, Fridays 8.15pm .
Portarlington: Tues 8.00 Mt. St. Anne’s Retreat
Ctr, Killenard.
Newbridge: Wed 8.30 Parish Ctr, Station Rd.
Celbridge: Wed. 8.30 Oakly Park House, St.
Raphael’s, Clane Road, Celbridge.
Kildare: Thurs 8.30 Aras Bhride Parish Ctr.
Athy: Thurs 8.00 Kare Ctr, Woodstock St.
Portlaoise: Thurs 8.00 St Fintan’s Hospital,
Beech Day Care Centre (opp the Prison)
Tullamore: Thurs 8.00 Parochial House.
The month of November is especially dedicated by the
Lucan: Sat 7.30 Parish Ctr, St. Mary’s Church. Church to the suffering people in Purgatory
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meditation and using Jesus' own words for help in
many situations, including periods of loss, grief,
gratitude, anxiety and depression.
Fr. Francis Cotter, one of the authors, says:“Life is
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that life does not overwhelm or embitter us.”
This beautifully produced hardback book would also
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Today's verse reminds
us that the adventure
of the Gospel can reach right into Dilbert's
cubicle and make even him a hero!
It is commonplace to note that tax collectors
were loathed in ancient Judea.
What is not so commonplace is to note that
they often loathed their own lives: lives
imprisoned in an office sitting and counting
coins.
St. Matthew (formerly the tax collector Levi)
is, in a sense, the patron of all those who have
dismal jobs, who look back on lost childhood
and the dreams of adolescence, who go home
on the subway or bus everyday, spend the
evening nursing a drink and watching the
tube, and who periodically look back on a life
spent in quiet desperation!
To such people, St Matthew holds out a hand
and says,
"I dropped it all to follow Jesus. Come
with me and be free yourself! There's not
a reason in the world you can't!"
Obviously, this doesn't mean parents skip
town and leave the family scrambling to cover
the mortgage!
But it does mean that today—-now—-you can
choose to let God make your life be about Him
and not about money or filing or statistics or
the DAILY GRIND.
Jesus came that we might have life
abundantly. Take Him up on His offer!
JEFF
St Luke 5:27-28
After this he went out, and saw a tax collector,
named Levi, sitting at
the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow
me." And he left everything,
and rose and followed him
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The ‘Slip Hall’ is located at Castletown gates,
beside the Church of Ireland. It was formerly
Celbridge National School, built by Lady
Louisa Conolly in 1813/1814 as a gesture
towards integrated free education. The
building, now affectionately known as ‘The
Slip Hall’, was restored in 2004 and is a
charming example of 19th century institutional
architecture. It is currently used by many
groups within our local community and is
suitable for many activities, adult education,
training sessions, business meetings etc.
It is a bright, spacious, wheelchair-accessible
hall; with seating for ninety, a kitchenette, car
parking, toilets and disabled person’s toilet.
For information contact Linda on 086 822
6217 after 6pm or email [email protected]
Muintreas
Day Care Club
Prosperous Parish Centre, for actively
retired, offers a range of activities - cards,
bingo, serviette making, computers, crafts card making…, services such as chiropody.
Upcoming events: Contact Caz 086 8221437
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
B.E. is a support group for those coping with
the pain of loss of their life partner, through
Death, Separation or Divorce. Few people are
able to cope alone with the pain of loss. Do
you find that you need more support than
family and friends can provide? Seeking help
is a sign of strength and self-knowledge – not
weakness.
This is a healing ministry, which helps to
resolve the grief that goes with the end of a
marriage or relationship. Coping effectively
with bereavement is a skill we can all learn. A
team, who are themselves widowed, separated
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Traditional Music, Sean-Nós dancing, and Set
Dancing classes each Monday night in Scoil
Dara, Kilcock from 7 – 9pm. Classes cater for
all ages Adults and Children, beginners to
experienced. Classes in fiddle, banjo, tin
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pipes, bodhrán and guitar.
Info-Millie 086-1780700, Lisa 087-2811669.
New members are always welcome. Session 1st
Thursday of each month in Gregory’s Lounge,
9.30pm; 3rd Sunday of each month in Lyons
Lounge at 4pm
If you play, sing or dance you are welcome or
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Also visiting the shrine of
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to San Giovanni
Saturday night devotions
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
from 8.00 to 10pm every Saturday night,
Salesian Oratory, Maynooth Rd, Celbridge
Intercession for priests, families, young people
8.30 Evening Prayer of the Church,
9.00 Holy Rosary,
9.45 Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the dying.
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TRULY PRESENT IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT!
Acts of the Apostles:
The Beginning of
the Church
By Steve Ray (Part 4)
With the brilliance and
perception of a prophet Luke
shows us a direct parallel
between the Old Covenant
and the New—the new
Passover and Pentecost.
Again, the Lamb’s blood has been shed, this time
Jesus’ on the cross and a way has been made through
water to leave the bondage of sin and Satan—the way
to eternal life. Again God comes down in fire, this
time not on tablets of stone but on the tablets of their
hearts (2 Cor 3:3) and while the first flame was
fearsome, and far off on the mountaintop, this new fire
coming down from God is very personal, hovering
over each individual head. And because many
believed, God added three thousand that day; at the
new Pentecost, fifty days after the Cross, he gives
back what had been taken at the first Pentecost.
But the nation of Israel as a whole rejected Jesus, and
like the Israelites of old, this generation was destroyed
forty years later when Jerusalem was leveled by the
troops of Titus marching from Rome in AD 70. Forty
years after each of these Pentecosts each generation of
rebellious Jews were destroyed.
No wonder Peter stood up and warned the Jews in
Jerusalem to “Be saved from this perverse
generation!” (Acts 2:40). This was the same term
Moses used of his generation who were destroyed in
the wilderness due to their unbelief (Deut 32:20).
This charge by Peter was not referring to salvation of
their souls, primarily, but a warning that destruction
was coming on this generation of Jews for its unbelief
as it had come on their fathers. The New is a mirror
image of the Old and Luke paints the portrait with
great precision and epic proportions.
But the book has a very unsatisfactory ending—in the
sense that there is no ending. It just stops in midstream.
What happens to Paul?
Where has Peter ended up? I think Luke ended
without an ending because the story is by its nature,
never ending story. The Holy Spirit is still at work in
and through his Church and the Apostolic Succession.
Who would presume to say that the soul of the
Church, the Holy Spirit, and his work stopped at the
end of Acts? Luke is letting us know the Great
Commission’s first chapter had been written, but the
lives of the saints, bishops, martyrs, evangelists,
laymen, the whole Church is on a journey and the
story will not end until Christ returns in the clouds just
as he left—as the story began. Then we will have the
whole story from beginning to ending.
Steve Ray, a convert from Evangelical Protestantism,
is author of multiple books and speaks around the
world defending the Catholic Faith. He is writer and
producer of the Footprints of God documentary series
now being shown on EWTN TV. You can learn more
about Steve at www.CatholicConvert.com
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Lord’s will that the Gospel be brought to the ends
the winter, can we forget about sun cancer till next
of the earth may be more fully realised,” he
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Starting today...
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A series on food & health
Be kind to yourself,
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A young lady sat in front of me
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me has changed her life so positively in such a short
time. Prior to coming to me she had to quit work
because she was so anxious and in her words,
depressed. She had repeated visits to the doctors and
the only help she was offered was anti-depressants.
She decided not to take them, people around her were
very negative and therefore she continued to belief she
was ‘depressed’ as there was little encouragement or
support. That was her lot as she believed until she read
one of my articles and decided to give me a call.
I’m sharing this story with you as I believe from the
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matter what you think is wrong with you, someone,
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with a true purpose, a purpose to LIVE.
Knowing I have changed even just one life in such an
impactful way makes everything I do so worthwhile as
its so great to share a journey of helping to take
someone out of that dark negative place into a lighter,
brighter happier and much healthier place. I encourage
you to keep looking, keep searching until you get some
answers. Keep growing and exploring within until you
reach a place of inner happiness and contentment. I
love those two sacred words, inner happiness and
contentment because no amount of money or material
things in the world can buy that peace for you. You
must be nurtured and cared for and soothed and healed
when hurt. Self-love and self-care are both so so so
important as the foundation for a truly happy and
healthy you.
Being kinder to myself was the secret I learned to
transform my world. Everything in my life and world
changed when I started to like myself and all I am.
So wherever you are upon your journey, whatever pills
you are taking, whatever drastic things you have done
with your diet or lifestyle ensure you have a good mix
of self-love thrown in there too or else the other
ingredients will have little impact.
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Start with caring for yourself, no one else can do that
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you. Others can guide, support, offer device, numerous
steps and so on but you must value who you are and
then share your skills, talents and gifts with the world.
Give thanks for your life and celebrate all you have
and all you are!
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the Cross, the Sacrifice of the Mass. People have
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you this right. If you opt for cremation, you still
have a right to a funeral and, under the new rules,
a funeral Mass can be celebrated with the ashes
of the cremated person present.
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traditional wake, funeral Mass and internment.
You might not want the wake part, but your loved
ones might need it. A priest of our diocese was
asked, “Do you believe in purgatory?” He
answered, “Not only do I believe in purgatory,
Eucharistic Adoration
I’m counting on it.” Our lives are fragile. A
hurricane comes and ten thousand of us die
every Wed in the sacristy
without any warning.
10am to 6pm.
Even when we have an idea that our lives are
coming to an end due to a devastating illness like
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to
come and
sooner than we would like.
spend
some time
During our lives we approach the Lord seeking
in quiet prayer.
the healing for the results of our sins. When our
lives on earth have ended we depend on the
prayers of those still living here to continue to ask
God to heal the results of sin in our lives. The
priest who said, “I don’t just believe in purgatory,
I am counting on it,” is seeking healing from the
Service for Young People
community for the effects of his own sins.
Ages 18 to mid- 20‘s at Scoil
This is the month of All Souls. We have done San Carlo, Thursdays,
a disservice to our dead by canonising them all,
Captain's Hill, Leixlip (white
by deciding that no matter what their lives may
pre-fab behind Confey
have been like, they must be in heaven right now. Church) Tues, 8 p.m.
It is a disservice because the faithful departed
The group lasts an hour to an
need our prayers. They need us to offer the
sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross for them--to have hour and a half.
Average attendance is approx
Masses said for them. They need us to pray the
10-15 people.
Rosary asking Mary to speak to her Son for our
loved ones. They need us to keep the memory of Those attending introduce to
the group on a first name
their goodness alive and before the Lord.
The greatest prayer that we can offer for the dead basis.
is the prayer of Christ on the Cross, the sacrifice Confidentiality is emphasised
of the Mass. That is why we have funeral Masses. at the start.
No pressure to share or
The Books of Maccabees tell us that it is good to
contribute to the meeting.
pray for the dead. During the Month of
November, we pray for our loved ones that they Tea and coffee afterwards.
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• Clane Toastmasters next meeting will be November
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and encouraging environment;just come along on
Fridays 7.30 to 8.30 pm. All welcome.
Wednesday, we would be delighted to see you there.
For more information you can call Maureen on
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Naas
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Dublin Latin Mass Chaplaincy
Toastmasters is the best kept secret for personal and
St Kevin's Church, Harrington St, Dublin 8
professional development. Plain Speakers, Naas, provides
Traditional sung Latin Mass every
a fun, energetic and encouraging space to develop and
• Sunday, 10.30 am.
improve communication and leadership skills. The club
meets on the first and third Monday of each month, in
• Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m.,
Naas GAA, Sallins Road, at 7.45pm for an 8 pm sharp
• Saturdays 9.00 a.m.
start. The next meetings are on 3rd and 17th November.
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For further details, contact Ger Dooley, (087) 2523041, or
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• Maynooth Toastmasters
Maynooth Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday
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For a free leaflet on St Louis Marie Maynooth All visitors welcome and it is a good learning
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that promotes members to gain confidence with public
Naas, 045 869463.
speaking. Kildare Toastmasters meet upstairs in the
Talks on the ‘True Devotion to Mary’
Silken Thomas, Kildare on 2nd & 4th Tues, 7:50p.m for
arranged on request.
8.00 start until -10pm.
We are a vibrant club who always welcome and guide
new members into making their speeches.
Teenagers: If you have a parent, family member Some of the speech topics vary upon individual’s interest.
or friend who drinks too much, you can see what On Tuesday, Kate spoke about the importance of personal
space and used humorous visuals to attract attention.
it’s doing to them. But can you see what its
Mary’s profound speech reminded us about tuning into
doing to you?
our own sources of happiness.
For information and help phone; Al-anon
Toastmasters clubs also host competitions between
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level. On Tuesday, we were delighted to support Allistair
Church, Naas, Monday nights at 8.15. No
Wallace from Naas Toastmasters, who won The Area
meeting on bank holiday Monday weekends
Humorous speech and will now progress to the next stage
of the competition.
Come along to our next meeting on Tuesday, 28th October
and your experience of public speaking will undoubtedly
change for the better. Make the choice, to take the Chance
and Change your view of public speaking for the better...
Would you like to answer
Silken Thomas Kildare Town,
the Church’s call for
www.kildaretoastmasters.org
adoration of the Blessed
www.facebook.com/KildareToastmasters
Sacrament & Rosary?
Twitter: @kildaretoasties or Tel: 086 2413747
Salesian Oratory, Maynooth Rd,
• Lucan Toastmasters
Celbridge: (087-9381997)
Meets every second Thursday evening in the Springfield
Saturdays 8.00 to 10pm:
Hotel near Leixlip. So if you would like to see what it is
• Evening Prayer of the Church 8.30,
all about (guests don't have to speak) you can go along as
• Rosary MMP Cenacle
9.00,
a guest at 7.45pm. Contact their head of membership
• Divine Mercy Chaplet
9.45.
Austin at [email protected].
Come for any length of time!
Rathcoole
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Latin Mass
True Devotion to Mary
ALATEEN
SATURDAY
NIGHTS
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CLEANING
We invite you to come and
visit our recently refurbished
Ivy. Enjoy local produce
prepared by our Head Chef
John Nagle and his team.
Do you know that having your tank
cleaned by a licensed operator once a year is the most cost
effective way to comply with the new regulations?
• Septic tank cleaning
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Call Jim
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Heart
to Hand
The Registered Charity “Heart to Hand” was set
up to care for the poorest of the poor in countries
like Albania, Bosnia, Moldova, Romania and
other countries where the need arises, providing
food, medicine, clothes and other humanitarian
aid; education and training to help these people
fend for themselves has been put in motion. It is
non-denominational, voluntary and therefore
what comes in goes out to help the poorest of the
poor. Without the help and generosity of the Irish
people we could not survive.
• Call Kieran Byrne, 087-2745570, 0402-37260.
e-mail: [email protected]
Irish Countrywomen’s Association
At the Heart of the Community since 1910
ICA Liffey Valley Guild
Palmerstown
We meet on Monday nights at 8 pm in
St Bridget’s Girls National School.
The ICA is open to all women over the age of 16.
Come and find out how ICA can offer you Fun
Friendship &Support. New members welcome.
For details of activities and how to become a
member contact us at [email protected]
or text ICA, your name and contact number to
087-240-6508. www.ica.ie and is on Face Book.
• On behalf of the premature babies in the
Coombe Hospital we would like to thank
everyone who supported our appeal - so far we
have sent in up to 200 blankets and hats. Please
continue the good work!
Mary Duffy PRO
ICA Clondalkin
Ladies of Clondalkin and surrounding areas, the
Clondalkin Guild of Irish Countrywomen’s
Association (I.C.A.) is now open with a great
programme of events - crafts, talks on interesting
subjects and of course, great outings! Do come
along on the first three Tuesday’s of the month.
We meet in St Joseph’s Boys School, Convent
Road, Clondalkin at 8pm and will make you very
welcome. Bernie Dunne P.R.O.
Adoration of the
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Church of Irish Martyrs, Naas.
Mon 10am-9pm, Tues 10am-9pm
Wed 10am-9.30pm; Thur 8pm-9pm
(silent prayer for priests) - Drop in any time –
The Lord is always present to welcome you!
Celbridge Youth Café
Bereavement
Support
Dunboyne
The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a Parish
based ministry to help those bereaved and those
suffering loss of any kind. We offer one-to-one
support, group support if desired and home visits.
Meetings are held in: 41 Avondale Square, Dunboyne.
On first Wednesdays of every month at 8pm.
Contact Mary/Gerry 086-8497176
WIDER OPTIONS
St Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge,
A course for people who have been in the home for a
number of years or people who are unemployed and
wish to update their computer skills. All welcome.
Enquiries (045) 431417, [email protected]
Indoor bowls
Within the Kildare West
Wicklow Indoor bowls
association there are almost 30
bowls clubs up and runningcheck your local press for details of a club near you.
Contact Phyllis Burke at 045 879167 the
development officer of the KWWIA for more
information on joining an indoor bowls club, or check
out the website for more info wwwkildarewestwicklowindoorbowls.ie
At the Heart
of the Faith …
Handing on Faith in the World Today; join committed
adult students from every part of the English-speaking
world following Maryvale’s catechetical programmes.
• Distance-Learning part-time programmes:
- Parish Catechesis You study where you are, fully
supported by experienced tutors and specially written
course materials. Annual residential school in Cardinal
John Henry Newman’s first Catholic home.
• Competitive fees. Apply : Maryvale Institute, Old
Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9AG. UK.
www.maryvale.ac.uk Tel: 00 44 121 360 8118
Celbridge Bridge Club
The Mill, Celbridge
•
Open invitation to all players
We play every Thursday night at 7.30 and welcome
• Volunteers needed!
participation by all players, especially novice/B
Could you spare a couple of hours once a month? players. You are assured of a warm welcome and a
We invite applications to join our team of adult
good game. Car parking is available in the Mill. Please
volunteers helping in the Cafe on Thursday and
contact Brid at 086 8343671 for further information.
Friday evenings. Training provided. Call Lynn
087-9872856, [email protected]
Celbridge Meals on Wheels
Celbridge Meals on Wheels delivers 38/40 meals
in the Celbridge/ Straffan/ Ardclough area on a
twice weekly basis.
All meals are delivered by a team of voluntary
drivers working on a 3-week rota. If you would
like to be involved in this very valuable work
please contact Mairéad Byrne Tel 087-2239410
WITTY
KNITTERS
Meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month. Come and join- no
matter what age- don’t be shy; newbies welcome.
Venue Mucky Duck upstairs, Celbridge, 7pm.
Contact Aine 0876204046 [email protected]
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Clondalkin
Active
Retirement
Our members meet on
Tuesday mornings 10.30. 12.00 in the Round Towers
G.A.A. Club premises
Convent Road.
Our objectives are to provide
a focal point for active people
(ladies and gents) to meet and
engage in educational,
cultural and social activities.
Our meetings begin with Tea
and Coffee before we
introduce guests.
Visitors are always welcome
to drop in for a cuppa.
Further information from
Thomas at 01-4573269 or
email
[email protected].
Community
Cenacolo
Is addiction controlling and
ruining your life?
Would you like to discover
hope and joy?
The Community Cenacolo
helps people suffering from
addiction to change…
The Community Cenacolo
was founded by an Italian
nun, Mother Elvira Petrozzi,
in 1983. For many years she
had been concerned by the
destruction she had seen
among young people through
drug abuse and she longed to
help them.
To-day there are houses world
wide with over 2,000 young
men and women in the
programme. The house for
men in Ireland was opened in
Knock, Co. Mayo in 1999. As
yet there is not a house for
women in Ireland but women
who wish to enter the
Community are accepted in
Cenacolo houses in Europe.
Meetings are held every
Wednesday evening at
7.30pm at St. Peter’s Parish
Centre, St. Peter’s Church,
Phibsboro, Dublin 7.
• For further information
please contact Aida on (01)
6247428 or 086 37 606 47
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Kildare Alzheimer
Dementia & Alzheimers
Dementia describes a group of symptoms
including memory loss, confusion, mood
changes and difficulty with day-to-day tasks.
More than 40,000 people in Ireland are
presently living with dementia. There are many
causes of dementia with alzheimers the most
prevalent. It can be difficult to distinguish
between alzheimers and mild forgetfulness
which can be attributed to normal ageing.
Typical early symptoms of Alzheimers include :
1. Regularly forgetting recent events, names
2. Regularly misplacing items.
3. Confusion about time of day.
4. Disorientation, especially away from your
normal surroundings.
5. Problems finding the right words.
6. Mood or behavioural problem, i.e. apathy,
irritability or losing confidence.
7. Restlessness or difficulty with sleeping.
8. Getting lost whilst driving or walking.
Should the above symptoms be a cause of
concern please contact your doctor asap. Early
detection can help greatly.
The Alzheimer’s Cafe meeting is on the last
Wednesday of every month (7-9pm) in the
Convent Tea Rooms at McAuley Place, Naas
(beside the Main Church). The main speaker
will be Amanda Bohan, Home Instead, Senior
Care. The topic : “Confidence to Care”.
All carers and cared for are most welcome.
Enquiries : 045-897833.
Mary’s Meals responds to
Ebola crisis in West Africa
Charity delivers emergency
meals to Ebola patients and
hungry children...
Mary’s Meals is delivering food aid to
thousands of people affected by the Ebola
outbreak in Liberia – including patients infected
by the deadly virus – following the launch of an
emergency relief effort. Under normal
circumstances, Mary’s Meals reaches more than
128,000 impoverished children across Liberia
each day, attracting them to the classroom with
a nutritious meal in school. However, the recent
crisis has brought a temporary halt to the
charity’s feeding programme in the country,
MATHS, ACCOUNTING with all schools now closed.
Individual instruction Founded in 2002, Mary’s Meals runs school
feeding programmes in 12 countries – across
Maths - J.C and L.C.
Accounting/Business - J.C. Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America
and the Caribbean – and is now reaching
and L.C.
923,572 hungry children every day they attend
€20 per hr/ €30 for 2 hrs.
school. Whilst delivering school meals is the
FIRST LESSON FREE
charity’s prime focus, it has a long history of
providing emergency relief assistance.
Tel: Rory 087 6751169
See www.marysmeals.org
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Phone 085 8816759, 086 8486077. *Agents required all areas
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HARVEST
Two questions that
Protestants often ask:
1. "Why is Church teaching so important?"
In the founding of any nation, the government of that
nation is as important as its founding documents. For
example, let us that over 200 years ago, America's
founding fathers had just finished drafting the
Constitution. They then walked out to a waiting
crowd, handed over the document and said, "Here it
is: the supreme law of our land. Go in peace! Our spirits
will be with you to guide you in interpreting this
correctly." Chaos and anarchy would have reigned, with
everyone trying to interpret the Constitution for
themselves. And if a secular nation needs a judiciary to
interpret its laws, how much more does God’s Kingdom
need the same authority? Scripture itself says, "No
scripture is of any private interpretation" (2 Pet 1:20); and
the Church is called "the pillar and foundation of truth" (1
Tim 3:15). Based solely on what Jesus said, no one would
have known there was going to be a “New Testament”;
but there was to be a Church. Jesus said, “Upon this rock
I will build My Church” (Matt.16:18), not “upon this
page I will write My Book.”
2. "Why have Catholics added to the Bible?"
Catholic Bibles contain seven Old Testament books not
contained in Protestant Bibles: Tobit, Judith, Wisdom,
Baruch, Sirach, and 1 & 2 Maccabees. Many nonCatholics view these books as something invented by the
Catholic Church.
This could not be further from the truth. At the time
of Jesus, the version of the OT used throughout the
civilized world was the Greek translation called the
Septuagint. Most Protestants seem unaware that the
Septuagint contained the seven disputed books.
Furthermore, the New Testament refers to many of
these as it does other OT books: Hebrews 11 refers to
events in Maccabees, and Romans 1 and 2 contain
much from Wisdom. Catholics are “Bible Christians”; we
believe in the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures.
As St. Jerome said, "Ignorance of the Scriptures is
ignorance of Christ". But we remember where the
Bible came from, and we keep it in the context which
God intended! We believe in the Bible as “the Book
of the Church”; and we rejoice in being part of “the
Church of the Book.”
Michael Matthews is a Catholic evangelist, apologist,
author and conference speaker, and a former ordained
independent, fundamental Baptist minister. He can be
reached at triumph@ catholicexchange.com
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Sts Peter & Paul
Dunboyne- The Parish Shop
Children’s books, calendars, wreaths and candles,
cards and many more small items:
Do call in. Open before and after weekend Masses:
Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 9 am, 11.30am
Give Guiding a Go! CGI
Come along to your local group for fun, team
spirit, friendship and adventure for all girls.
Group Ages: Cygnets, 5-6 yrs, Brigins 6-11yrs
Girl Guides 11yrs- 17yrs!
• Scoil Ui Riada, Kilcock, Weds 6pm-7.30pm,
(cygnets 6.00pm to 7.00pm). - 087 2994645.
• St Brigid’s School Hall, Celbridge
Mondays (exc B/H), 6.30 – 8pm, Sandra Whelan
on 087 7797948, [email protected]
So why not come along one night a week – join
your local Girl Guide group – you will be surprised
how much guiding can offer you!
Enjoy singing?
Join a Choir!
In Caelo Choir, St Conleth’s Church. Newbridge,
welcomes new members - Soprano, Alto, Tenor,
Bass. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings. Sunday Mass
at 12.30. More information - John 086 6086910.
Kildare Alzheimer
Early Diagnosis Essential
Being diagnosed with Alzheimers is usually
traumatic and emotional for both the person and
his/her family. Up to recently most diagnosis were
made when the illness had progressed to stage one.
By that stage most carers would expect their loved
ones to experience memory loss, misplacement of
items, irritation and anger and confusion re time
and place. Driving would therefore be inadvisable
thus resulting in less independence.
What some carers may not have been prepared for
was the inability to remember or express simple
words, wandering, paranoia and delusions. There
can also be loss of appetite and night time
wakefulness. This can be draining not just on the
cared for but even more so on the carer. What a
daunting prospect.
For the future however there is a silver lining. New
trials are focusing on early detection – ie before the
onset of dementia. By detecting and treating mild
cognitive impairment the progression of
Alzheimers will be greatly reduced. This
development will be widely welcomed.
The Alzheimer Cafe meeting takes place on the
last Wednesday of every month from 7pm to
9pm in the Convent tea rooms at McAuley
Place, Naas – beside the Main Church. All carers
and cared for are most welcome.
Grandparents’
Association
The Association has been recognised and
approved by both the Pontifical Council for the
Family and by the Pontifical Council for New
Evangelisation in The Vatican. Pope Francis, on
many occasions, has applauded the role which
Grandparents play in the life of The Church. The
vocation of Grandparents to Pass on The Faith is
now recognised everywhere and Grandparents
find that membership of the Association is a
great support to them in that role because the
Association offers practical as well as spiritual
ways of passing on the Faith..
For information Phone 098 24877
www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
[email protected]
Catholic Grandparents Association,
Castlebar St, Westport, Co Mayo
Horticultural Show
REVIVAL
Approximately 30 years ago Clondalkin used to
host a Horticultural Show for the children and
Adults of the community. It faded out as the
Celtic Tiger struck our lives. It has since
disappeared. The format was that children had
their show in May and Adults were in
September. It drew people from the locality
together and competition was high. Who grew
the biggest and best and what sponge and Jams
tasted the best? And the children’s miniature
garden in a biscuit tin was a great attraction.
WELL! - 2015 will bring the rebirth of the
Horticultural show to Clondalkin, so Guys and
Gals and children get making, baking and
growing. This will bring a new highlight to the
late summer months if we start now this
winter... You could be a winner. 1st 2nd 3rd prizes
in each category. Green thumbs and nimble
fingers get going!
For information [email protected]
WANTED
Rosary Beads – religious videos, audio-tapes,
medals, small statues, scapulars, used postage
stamps, Christmas cards for...
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines,
Ethiopia, Romania, Sri-Lanka, Fiji, Eritrea,
Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Israel, India,
Ghana, Nigeria, Paraguay, Pakistan, Lebanon,
Indonesia, Uganda, Chile, South Africa,
Zambia, Nicaragua, Peru, Malawi…. etc
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookery,
Whitegate, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Tel: 021 4661552 after 5pm.
Donations for postal expenses welcome.
Archdiocese of
Dublin
25
Statement on Avalon
marriage DVD
Many parishes have been contacted
recently with information regarding
a pre-marriage DVD course being
marketed by Avalon RC Limited.
The information and the Avalon
website suggest that this course
meets the “Bishops’ Guidelines”.
This DVD course and online
questionnaire cannot meet the Irish
Episcopal Conference Criteria for
Courses of Preparation for the
Sacrament of Marriage and is not an
acceptable course of marriage
preparation in the Archdiocese of
Dublin.
VOLUNTEERING
in Celbridge
Dara Residential Services is situated
in Celbridge and provides
Residential and Respite to young
adults with Intellectual Disability.
We are looking for caring, energetic
people to provide a regular social
contact by volunteering with people
we support in our service.
Anyone interested who has some
free time and would like to
volunteer or would like to share an
interest such as walking, football,
cookery, swimming, karate, cinema
and photography, contact Michael
Stokes 01 6271484 / 086 3582134,
[email protected]
Tea Dance
Sunday 3 to 6pm, Palmerstown
Community & Youth Centre (beside
Supervalu)
Only €5 admission, Light
refreshments
Live Band Raffle and loads of
Prizes
Future dates -Sept 28 (Cheating
Hearts), Oct 26 (Unity), Nov 23
(Brian McDermot), Dec 28 (Good
Times), Jan 25 (Emer)
• More info contact 01 6166981
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'Saw your ad in the Open Door'
ADORATION
OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT, LEIXLIP
Takes place in Our Lady's
Nativity Church, Leixlip,
Monday to Friday,
10am to 2pm, 7pm to 10pm
• All welcome
Adult
Folk Group
Rainbows
Musicians
and singers
wanted
St Finian’s
Leixlip
/ Confey
Rainbows
willfor
recommence
adult October.
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in Newcastle.
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is a support group for
We practice
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significant
9.30pm.
their
lives through bereavement, parental
We sing every
second
at 7pm vigil
separation
or any
otherSaturday
painful transition.
Mass.
If
you wish your child to take part please contact
We are
a lively
groupParish
who enjoy
Our
Lady's
Nativity
Centreharmonising
01-6243763 or
and singing
lively contemporary
music.
Noreen
McCormack
@ 01-6243741
• For information contact Emer 087 2733846
The North Star
Community Centre
Meals on Wheels Celbridge
Swimming
Club
The Mill Parent
Celbridge Meals on Wheels
require volunteer drivers for is from 1.45
to 2.30
and 2.30 Group
to 3.15 on Sundays
and
Toddler
Celbridge , Straffan,
in St Raphael’s Pool. We are contactable on 086
Ardclough areas.
For further information
please contact Mairéad
Byrne on 087 2239410
Youth 2000
PRAYER MEETING
Newbridge
Where: Cill Mhuire Church,
Ballymany, Newbridge, Co.
Kildare --When: ThursdayS @ 8.00pm
& weekly at same time
thereafter.
Contact: Adam- 087 9744482
NEW
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volunteers for to help with the
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or need
[email protected]
Parent
&
Toddler
Group
who meet here at the
and on facebook- Star
Swimming
Centre
Tuesday
mornings
10am – 12noon.
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reminder
to ALL
those involved
in the club
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from 4pm to 8pm approx on Saturday 29th
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contact us beforehand. Thank you
Unit 3 Leixlip Shopping Mall (opposite post
office)
ARC
stands for Aftercare
Research
Counselling
Ph 6242511/6245351.
Open
weekdays
9:30 and
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a voluntary
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Leixlip Resource Centre
ARC Cancer Support
Freedom from
Drug Addiction!
Community Cenacolo - You are not alone
anymore! Meetings take place every Wednesday
evening at 7.30 pm in St. Peter’s Parish Centre, St.
Peter’s Church, Phibsboro, Dublin 7.
For further information please contact Aida 086
3760647 Frank 087 9096007 Jean 087 268 7040,
Doris 085 7071431.
Retrouvaille
Are you in a troubled marriage? Do you feel alone or
bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt,
angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting?
Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought
about separation or divorce? Does talking about it
make it worse?
Retrouvaille is a lifeline for married couples and since
its arrival in Ireland 12 years ago the Retrouvaille
programme has helped hundreds of couples to
overcome their marriage problems.
Information 087 7920101 www.retrouvaille.ie
‘GOOD MORNING
KILDARE’
Good Morning Kildare is a new initiative launched
recently in Allenwood. This innovative new service
aims to provide a free friendly phone call on a regular
basis to adults in their own home or place of
residence. The service operates between the hours of
9.15am and 2.30pm daily.
Good Morning Kildare provides a free telephone link.
Patronage of infants, children of Mary, desperate It supports independent living and social connection.
The service is provided by the Community for the
causes, infertility, new born, priests,
Community where clients can avail of a friendly
sickness, youth and erseverance
Phone Call while obtaining local information and
St. Philomena cords, holy oils,
news.
beads, medals, relics, scarves,
statues, etc. from 059 9727014.
The service is free of charge
In Prosperous
John Rice, Garryhill,
Bagenalstown,
If you are interested in availing of this service please
Co. Carlow.
[email protected].
Maryvale
adult
catechism course in the Parish
call 045-859037 or 045-859038 for an application
Centre, Prosperous on Monday evenings,
form, or write to Good Morning Kildare, Michael
Wednesday mornings.
Fitzpatrick Centre, A.C.D.A.L, Allenwood, Co.
Lucan - Divine Mercy church, at 4pm first
Kildare. The form will require your name, address,
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contact
2228675, and Nuala at 087-4186269.
for further9.3O
details.
weekdays
to 1p.m.
of St Philomena
Divine Mercy FriendsCatechism
Prayer Meeting
New Divine Mercy Prayer
Meeting in Rathcoole Parish
Church each Saturday
morning following the 10am
Mass. All are welcome.
Course
Mass for Indian People
Celbridge
Day Care Club
Kate Walsh House The Mill,
Celbridge Community Centre
various activities the club has
to offer ie:light exercise
programme, bingo, indoor
bowls, sing a long, dancing…
services such chiropody,
shopping and taxi service
where required. New
members, male / female
welcome, Tues 2pm-5pm,
Thur 10am-1pm.
Ph : Susan at 01 6275518
Rosary for Children
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North Kildare Club are opening a new outdoor
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to North Kildare Club. The sporting club is situated
between Maynooth and Kilcock and already have
Rugby, Hockey, Squash, Cricket and Bridge.
“Gone Shopping”
Dear Grace
If the Church teaches that we should follow
our conscience, but then turns around and
teaches us that we must obey Church teaching,
then what is the difference? Do I follow the
Church’s teaching or my own conscience?
Yes, it is true that the Church teaches that no person
must be forced to act contrary to his/her conscience.
Nor must they be prevented from acting according to
their conscience, especially in religious matters
(Dignitatis Humanae).
The reason that the Church can teach this, however, is
because she knows that “deep within his conscience
man discovers a law which he has not laid upon
himself but which he must obey. Its voice, ever calling
him to love and to do what is good and to avoid evil,
sounds in his heart at the right moment....
For man has in his heart a law inscribed by
God.... His conscience is man's most secret core
and his sanctuary. There he is alone with God
whose voice echoes in his depths" (Catechism
1776).
What the Church is telling us is that when we
truly listen to our conscience, we will hear God
speaking to us.
We do not belong to ourselves. We belong to God;
He made us and we are on a journey back to Him. He
wants for us to be very happy, and, because He made
us, He knows best all that is good for us.
So, He builds inside us this conscience through which
He will try to guide and lead us to do what is good and
right. In this life, we will face many serious, moral
decisions, and we will have choices to make.
These choices cannot be made blindly. In other
words, our conscience must be informed. This means
that we must first take certain steps to learn everything
we can in regard to what we are trying to make a
decision about.
This is called discernment. The Church can say
“follow your conscience” because she knows that if you
truly listen to God in your conscience, then what you
hear will be no different than what the Church teaches,
for she teaches only what God has revealed to her.
Continued next week
Grace
Monastic Day
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U3A
The University of Third Age is a learning circle or
co-operative, where members learn from one
another by sharing knowledge, experiences and
engaging in social activities. The word "university
DARA O'SHEA
" in this context comes from the mediaeval
meaning - a gathering or co-operative - where
members share a common programme of learning.
It is open to men and women over 55years and all
one needs is interest and enthusiasm to join. We in
Maynooth U3A are in our seventh year - activities & Timber Flooring
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Supplied & fitted
Activities - Theatre and Film outings, various
Fully Insured
Crafts, Walking Club, Book Club. Singing and
Free Quotes
dancing being a popular activity; we have engaged
Straffan, Co. Kildare
in Carol singing for charities since our inception.
We meet every Friday 11am in Community Space. 086 4106804, 01 6278772
Tesco Shopping Centre, Maynooth. Formal
meeting first Friday monthly, with different social
gathering on the remaining Fridays.
CHATTERBOXES
NOTE – In July & August there will only be the 1st
Friday meetings –July 4th and August 1st. Back to
usual weekly gatherings in September
• New members welcome - drop in on a Friday
morning or contact Helen at 01-6286592
Celbridge
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Eucharistic
Adoration
Parish of St. Martin de Porres,
Old Bawn, Tallaght;
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am to 12. Wed & Thur 7.00pm to 9.00pm
The Lord is always present to
welcome you
Turas le Chéile
Voluntary bereavement
support group providing
support for people who have
experienced bereavement
including suicide.
It is a free & confidential
service conducted by trained
personnel.
Contact Mary at 086-566819
9am – 5pm Mon to Fri.
Young
Adults
Prayer group for young adults,
18-35 year olds in Newbridge
Co Kildare. The prayer group
takes place on Thursday
nights, in the Dominican
Oratory, Newbridge College,
Co Kildare at 8 pm.
The hour of prayer includes
adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, Rosary, silent
prayer and gospel reflection
for the coming Sunday, and
Benediction.
All are welcome and we have
refreshments and time to chat
after the meeting.
Spiritual Director Fr John H Walsh O.P.
Feeling lonely, lost, Suicidal?
Contact The Samaritans
If you would like to talk to a Samaritan
volunteer call 1850 60 90 90
Calls are directed to the nearest free branch.
Phone; 1850 60 90 90
This connects a caller anywhere with a
Samaritans Branch in Ireland.
email; [email protected]
web http://www.samaritans.org
St Paul’s Bookstore Maynooth
•
St Paul’s carries a very extensive range
of books and religious goods - ideal presents…
St Paul’s, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, 01
6285933, [email protected]
(Ring doorbell)
Share Life, Donate Blood
3,000 donations are needed every week and during the
Summer months there is no decrease in the demand
for blood. There are two Dublin permanent blood
donor clinics in Dublin
D’Olier Street Clinic: Mon : 1.30-6.30,
Tue/Wed/Thurs : 11am-7pm, Fri : 10.30am - 2.30pm
Stillorgan Clinic:
Tue 10am-8pm, Wed 1pm-8pm,
Thu 1pm - 8pm, Fri 10am - 3pm
You can get details of other clinics in your local area,
by calling 1850 731137, checking Aertel page 691 or
ibts.ie. For information on blood donation, text
"Blood" to 53377. Patients always need our blood and
this need never stops regardless of what else is going
on in the world. Please help us make the difference!
CELBRIDGE DAYCARE CLUB
@ the Mill, Celbridge
We are open on:
Tuesdays 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Thursdays 10.00am - 1.00pm
New members welcome … Indoor bowls, bingo,
outings, and other fun activities.
Light refreshments served… For information
contact Sylvia Cummins 01 6275518
It takes COURAGE TO BE A
PRIEST! Do you have what it takes?
Priesthood in the Dublin Diocese
Contact:Director of Vocations
Archbishop’s House, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
www.priest.ie [email protected]
Ph. 01-8373732 ext 253.
Le Leche League, Dunboyne
meet on the second Tuesday of every month at
8.30pm. For further information contact Mairéad
@ 8251798 or 8200687 / 8257167.
Church of Holy Family
Rathcoole- Eucharistic Adoration
Fridays 7.30 to 8.30 pm. All welcome.
The Little Way Association
The Little Way Association’s brief is to support religious and other charitable
work, especially overseas, and to upkeep the Association's centres at Lourdes,
Fatima, Walsingham and Knock in Mayo.
‘At present, more money than ever goes overseas to mission countries, yet
missionaries themselves are still in need. Your Mass offerings are the means
by which missionaries can be helped to keep going. We like to send them a
minimum offering of €7.50 for each Mass and all intentions and offerings
are sent to the Missions in the safest way, usually by registered mail.
Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you’d like a receipt
Assuring you of a remembrance in our daily Mass and prayers.
The Little Way Association Sacred Heart House, 119, Cedars Road,
Clapham Common, London SW4 OPR
IN THE BIBLE!
The Church is the
Pillar & Bulwark
of Truth… (1 Tim 3, 15)
Who has the
AUTHORITY
(2)
Answer: The Pillar of Truth!
Whether or not you are Catholic,
you may have questions about
the Catholic faith. You may have
heard challenges to the Catholic Church’s claim to
be the interpreter and safeguard of Scripture and of
the teachings of Jesus Christ, its founder.
Such challenges may come from door-to-door
missionaries who ask, "Are you saved?", from peer
pressure that urges you to ignore the Church’s
teachings or from a secular culture that whispers or
proclaims loudly "There is no God!"
You can’t deal with these challenges unless you
understand the basics of the Catholic faith.
In the study of Catholicism you will find answers to
life’s most troubling questions:
- Why am I here?
- Who made me?
- What must I believe?
- How must I act?
- How can I be saved?
- Why must I be baptised?
All these can be answered to your satisfaction if
only you will open yourself to God’s grace, turn to
the Church he established, and follow his plan for
you (John 7:17).
Jesus said his Church would be "the light of the
world." He then noted that "a city set on a hill
cannot be hidden" (Matt. 5:14). This means his
Church is a visible organisation and to be so it must
have characteristics that clearly identify it and that
distinguish it from others.
Jesus promised, "On this rock (Peter) I will build
my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail
against it" (Matt. 16:18). This means that his
Church will never be destroyed and will never fall
away from him.
His Church will survive until his return. This
will be despite attacks from both inside the
Church as has been the case many times over
the centuries, and by attacks over 2000 years
from forces outside the Church.
Among the Christian churches, and there are
thousands, only the Catholic Church has existed
since the time of Jesus. Every other Christian
church is an offshoot of the Catholic Church.
The Eastern Orthodox churches broke away from
unity with the Pope in 1054.
The Protestant churches were established during
Luther’s revolt, which began in 1517. Most of
today’s tens of thousands of Protestant churches are
actually offshoots of the original Protestant
offshoots and the splitting is ongoing!
Continued next week
Celbridge Mill
Community
Sports Centre
Ph 01- 6288556; fax 01-6276259
[email protected]
www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie
Face- book "The Mill Community Centre".
Mon-Fri 9am-10.30pm, Sat 9.30-6pm, Sun 9.30-6pm
Centre Notes
Your Centre !
The Centre for all the Family
Christmas Craft & Trade Fair & Family Day.
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Nov. Stands to let - €50 for
2days.
Also Sunday family day Santa`s Grotto, Live
Music, Children`s Puppet / Magic Show,
Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, Mouse
Roulette.
7 Weeks to Christmas Weight Loss Exercise
Course now available at the centre.35 classes
over 7 weeks Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri (Morn /
Evening) Course fee is only €70.Still some
places left.`
Celbridge Mill Community Health Training
in conjunction with Solas – Fetac Level 5
starting Feb. Modules – Human Growth &
Anatomy, Social Studies, Communication, Care
Support, Nutrition & Anatomy & Physiology,
Care of older person. Register now at 01
6288670.
Men`s Open Indoor Soccer Session Mondays
8-9.30pm –All Welcome
Mens Open Basketball Tuesday nights 910.30pm
Mini Basketball 7-12 yrs with Ildiko Mon 4pm
Mini Indoor Soccer with Damien. 4 -9years
Tuesdays @ 4pm
Open Badminton Mon 6-8pm / Wed 1012noon.
Millworks Gym is now open 6am-10.30pm
Mon – Fri. And Sat 9 -6 /Sun 9.30-6pm
Gym Membership now includes Free Creche,
Free programme, Free assessment, Free vibroplate, Free sauna & steam. No contracts, No
Joining fee, No direct debits.
The no-nonsense Gym for the family
& community that suits your pocket!
Free Gym memberships for our Pensioners
.Yes the centre offers pensioners over 66 & in
receipt of a state pension the opportunity to stay
fit, exercise for free. Just contact the centre for
details.
Children`s Birthday Service now available on
Sat / Sundays. Featuring supervised Sports and
Games and Party room.
Our Free Crèche facility is available for
customers attending centre organised activities.
Mon – 9.30am – 12.30pm (12noon Fridays)
Men's Shed
CELBRIDGE MILL, UNIT 20
The Men’s Shed is ideal for men who are keen
to meet up, chat, work on projects, develop
ideas, to socially integrate with other men.
Catering for 18 - 80 years the Men’s Shed is
ideal for men - retired, unemployed, on shift
work, with time on their hands, new to the area,
on long term sick leave or recuperation etc &
may want to contribute in any way possible.
• They meet presently on Wednesdays
2-4.30pm & require new blood... 087 9447515
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About Pieta House
St Raphael’s,
Pieta House is a suicide and self-harm crisis centre
St John of God
founded by psychologist Joan Freeman.
It first opened its doors in Lucan, Co. Dublin in January
2006, and there are now four Pieta House centres
for Care Assistants
throughout Dublin and one in Limerick.
to
join their Community
Four new centres will open in 2013 in Tuam,
Employment Project.
Roscrea, Cork and Castleisland.
To check your eligibility for
Pieta House provides a professional, face-to-face, free of
the vacancy, applicants
charge therapeutic service for people in the acute stages
should register with their
of distress. The unique clinically-based model developed
local Fás office and have
by Pieta House is used across its five centres.
their name put on the
submission list.
Pieta House’s primary aim is to reduce suicide by
helping people get through that critical phase when
Please contact Frances
suicide becomes a plan rather than just an idea.
Walsh, Fás Supervisor, on
5058257 and
The demand for Pieta House’s services continues to
[email protected].
grow, and the first half of 2012 saw a 40% increase in
the number of people attending Pieta House. As 80% of
the organisation’s funding comes
from public donations, fundraising is vital to ensure an
ability to cope with the increasing numbers seeking help.
To date, over 8,000 people have been seen and helped
by Pieta House.
Pieta House’s vision is that no-one in Ireland should be
more than 100 kilometres from a Pieta House centre
where they can avail of the clinical services at that time
of crisis.
Energy rate your home
For more information, see www.pieta.ie or 01 601 0000.
SEAI registered.
Planning applications –
Drawings for extensions,
Conversions, renovations
Contact: John Doyle
The Le Chéile Mentoring Project is looking for both
01
4459153 / 086 7722892
men and women to volunteer with vulnerable teenagers
in North Kildare.
Mentoring is a great way to volunteer with young people
– all mentors are supported by their co-ordinator, the
contact is planned and in your local community or
nearby, with flexibility around days and evenings, and
involves either a fun leisure pursuit or a specific task or
goal. The young people we work with are involved with
for Carers
Probation and would benefit a supportive and positive
in Ballyfermot
adult in their lives. No experience is necessary as fully
and surrounding areas
training and support is provided, and out-of-pocket
expenses are covered..
A new support group for
For more information on becoming a mentor, please
carers meets on a monthly
contact [email protected] or 087-2016801 or
basis at the Ballyfermot/
www.facebook.com/LeCheileYouthJustice.
Chapelizod Partnership
offices on 4 Drumfinn Road.
VACANCIES
BUILDING
ENERGY
RATING
ASSESSOR
Le Chéile
Mentoring Project
Support
Group
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT
If you are feeling alone or
isolated by your role as a
carer, why not come along to
the support group. You can
Celbridge - The Bethany Bereavement Support Group
share with other carers, enlist
is a Parish based ministry to help those bereaved or
grieving. We offer one-to-one support, group support if their knowledge and support
and partake in training
desired and home visits.
Meetings in The Eustace Centre on Wednesdays at 8pm, sessions.
are confidential and free. Call Teresa 6270153
For information, please
contact Catherine on 018989165 or Cathy on 086 040
Maynooth
Men's Shed continues to meet every Wednesday at 11.00 3481.
in the New Community Space (formerly Conroy's
This programme is
Chemist).
supported by The Carers
We are currently finalising a tourist brochure for
Association and Ballyfermot
Maynooth. New members are always welcome.
Chapelizod Partnership.
Contact John on 087-2041334.
Men's Shed
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01-6292909, 087-9381997
[email protected]
PATIENT
SCHOOL OF
MOTORING
Book 5 lessons get the 6th one free!
Ph 087-2514295
CHRISTMAS
GIFT IDEA
Personal Computer Lessons
For Seniors or Beginners
Voucher €85.00
Call Mike
086 1939074
Chimney
& Window
CLEANING
• Affordable,
• Vacuum
& brush…
Call David
087 8245534
[email protected]
DUNBOYNE
DENTAL
LABORATORY
• Repairs, advice,
• Sports gum-shields,
• Teeth whitening …
01-8015695 / 086-3964614
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
LESSONS
All Ages –
Seniors &
Beginners
most welcome.
Tailored to suit requirements.
Call Mike 086 1939074
MATTHEW
& SON
Building & Roofing
Classified Ads
01-6273219, 6292909
Deadline Mondays, 4.00pm
€5 for 15 words incl VAT.
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[email protected] is no longer in use!
Wanted to rent -studio or flat to suit a quiet single
lady writer / mature student; excellent references and
tenancy history. Phone 087 6840828
Bereavement Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
You can now talk to our trained listeners either in
your home or group setting.
A group meeting is held every Thursday 8pm next
door to fruit and veg shop next to the old Tesco,
Maynooth. (Voluntary Service)
Phone: 086 2700740
www.bethany.ie
Celbridge Mill Community
Sports Centre
Open Invitation
The 30 Gregorian Masses
For information on this ancient custom and great
gift for our dearly departed family and friends of
having 30 consecutive daily Masses offered for
their release from Purgatory, call 087-9381997.
Viatores Christi
Travellers for Christ – is a Catholic lay
missionary association in Ireland, which was
founded in 1960. The aim of the association is to
recruit, train and send volunteers to share their
lives and professions with those in need, in
mainly developing countries.
Ph (01) 8749346 www.viatoreschristi.com
[email protected]
M&M
CLEANING
Quotations, Established 1982
087-2347327,01-6244249
086-8987404 / 01-4581042
Fibreglass roofing, uPVC,
Fascia, Soffit, Gutters,
Insurance estimates &
Maynooth Bethany
Man’s Bike for sale: Raleigh, Pioneer, 15 gears,
Phone 6288556 Fax 6276259
action sport. Next to new. Maynooth.
[email protected]
Phone: 01 628 6030
www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie
4 Volumes on the Life of Jesus Christ, Biblical
Celbridge Mill Community Centre Annual
Revelations. 1 Volume on the Life of Our Lady. Both
Christmas Craft & Trade Fair
by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a visionary
Nov Sat 22nd 11am -6pm & Sun 23rd 11am -5pm
and stigmatist. Phone: 01 628 6030. Maynooth.
Also Family day on the Sunday featuring Santa`s
Grotto, Live Music (both days), Mouse Roulette.
Religious items / statues WANTED
Free Children`s Puppet / Magic Show, Bouncing
Church items, statues (all sizes or damaged),
Castle, Face Painting & Youth Café Coffee Dock.
pictures, Stations of the Cross, artefacts, etc. Wanted Also on the Saturday at 2pm we will have the
Phone 087 2662098
official launch of the Christmas CD “Christmas
Day” performed by Choices Maynooth of the
House Maintenance: Painting inside / outside, attic
National Learning Network. The fair is sponsored
insulation, garden maintenance and general clean up
by Kildare County Council Community Grant
12 euro per hour. Phone Tony 087 9455460.
Scheme. We are expecting another bumper crowd
Electrician: House rewires, extra lights, sockets &
following on last year’s success.
showers, new fuse-boards, grant work for OAPs.
Member of ECSSA, Kevin Moffett 0872077081
Patient School of Motoring 5 driving lessons get
Kilkenny Archaeology
the 6th one free. Phone: 087-2514295.
will present a
Bed & Breakfast: Greenacres, Dublin Rd,
CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Celbridge, Ph/Fax 01-6271163.
FOR TEA LANE GRAVEYARD
[email protected]
At 7.30 pm in CELBRIDGE LIBRARY
Spain, Alicante, Torrevieja 2 bed apt available to
Thursday 20th November 2014
rent. Suit family, Airport pick-up, ph 01-6284171.
Tea
Lane
Graveyard is the burial ground of Willam
Custom made FURNITURE, Millicent
“Speaker“
Conolly, Henry Grattan junior MP and
Woodcraft Specialists in sitting room, bed room/
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Dongans,
former owners of Castletown Estate.
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Telephone 087 963 0719
Stove / Chimney Cleaning
Window cleaning
Soffit / fascia power clean
Gutter cleaning & repair
Fully insured & registered
Call Martin on
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33rd Week of Ordinary Time
• Sunday 16
Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31, Psalm 127:1-5,
St Matthew 25:14-30
The emphasis in the readings today is n fidelity
and on dedication to duty and work. It is more
blessed to give: talents and gifts are given for
service of the community. The Christian is to
be fully dedicated to working in the service of
others while watching and waiting for the life
to come. There is always so much good to be
done for others and so little time in which to do
it.
• Monday 17
Apoc 1:1-4, 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-4, 6,
St Luke 18:35-43t,
The Apocalypse has the literary form of
allegorical narrative. Using traditional images
of cosmic combat, it looks at the confrontation
of the followers of Jesus with the Roman
Empire. The community of Ephesus is praised
for the stand it has taken on leadership, but its
practice of Christian love is not what it should
be.
St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1207-31, queen at
fourteen, widowed and exiled at twenty,
Franciscan tertiary until her death at twentyfour. A woman of prayer and service of the
poor.
• Tuesday 18
Apoc 3:1-6, 14-22, Psalm 14:2-5,
St Luke 19:1-10
The communities of Sardis and Loadicea are
not praised but are called to repentance, to start
all over again with the basics.
Dedication of the Basilicas: Acts 28:11-16,
30-31, Psalm 97:1-6, St Matthew 14:22-33
• Wednesday 19
Apoc 4:1-11, Psalm 150, St Luke 19:11-28
John is given the vision of the heavenly court
where God reigns with the saints whose
function is to praise and adore God.
• Thursday 20
Apoc 5:1-10, Psalm 149:1-6, 9,
St Luke 19:41-44
The Lamb was sacrificed and with his blood
bought all nations for God.
• Friday 21
Zec 2:14-17, Psalm Lk 1:46-55,
St Matthew 12:46-50
Today is the feast of the Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary; it celebrates Mary in her
grace-filled life, wholly given over to the Holy
Spirit. The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, celebrated every year on November 21,
commemorates (in the words of the Liturgy of
the Hours, the daily prayer of the Roman Rite
of the Catholic Church) "that dedication of
herself which Mary made to God from her
very childhood under the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit who filled her with grace at her
Immaculate Conception."
Also known as the Dedication of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the feast originated in the East,
where it is called the Entry of the Most Holy
Theotokos into the Temple.
• Saturday 22
Apoc 11:4-12, Psalm 143:1-2, 9-10,
St Luke 20:27-40
The two witnesses may refer to Ss Peter and
Paul in their work of building up the new
temple, the Church.
St Cecilia, the patroness of music and
musicians, was a second or third-century
Roman Christian martyr. According to
tradition, she refused to worship the Roman
gods and was beheaded.
Copyright Irish Episcopal Commission for Liturgy
first published by Veritas Publications.
Used with permission
The Pope’s Intentions
for November 2014
Universal: That all who suffer loneliness may
experience the closeness of God and the support of
others.
For Evangelization: That young seminarians and
religious may have wise and well-formed mentors.
Teams of Our Lady
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Caffarel over 60 years ago and since then, Teams
has spread to more than 70 countries.
It is a Movement for Christian Married
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There are 15 Teams in the Dublin region; each
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This year is the 30th anniversary of Confey
Parish, St Charles Borromeo, established from
There are many reasons why today’s young people
Leixlip in 1984. To mark this occasion we are
drink the way they do. Now I’m not saying all young
having a Parish Mission which will be given by
people regularly drink to excess but sadly a great many the Redemptorist Mission Team from 15th do. They do so for a variety of reasons: It (booze)
22nd November.
gives them “Dutch courage”, particularly with the
The Team will preach at all Masses on the
opposite sex. This applies to male and females.
weekends of 8th/9th and 15th/16th November.
Peer pressure; if they are with a group of heavy
(Vigil Mass: 7.00pm; Sun. 9.30am; 11.00am
drinkers they don’t want to be the ‘boring’ one, the
and 12.30pm.)
one not getting ‘hammered’ like the rest. They think
Blessing of babies - On Sun. 16th November
it’s almost a badge of honour to get ‘wasted’; they
there will be a special blessing of babies and
even boast about how much they consumed the night
children at the 12.30pm Mass and the
before and how bad their hangover is!
opening session of the Mission begins that
There is today one particularly dangerous drink
evening at 7.00pm.
combinations that is popular with young people. This
From
Monday 17th - Friday 21st November we
is alcohol and caffeine energy drinks e.g. Vodka and
Red Bull. According to a new study the strong level of will have morning Mass at 7.15am and 9.30am
caffeine in these drinks can mask the effect of alcohol and evening ceremony will be at 8pm.
and make drinkers less aware of how drunk they are.
Anointing of the Sick - Saturday 22nd
November at 11.00am. The Mission will
Both caffeine and alcohol are in fact diuretics so they
conclude that evening with Vigil Mass 7pm.
force the body to pass water (in urine) so much, that
the body quickly becomes dehydrated which in turn
Our Mission is a time to gather in thanksgiving
can cause vomiting, nausea and dehydration.
to God for the many blessings and
achievements over these years and to be
What’s even more dangerous is that the stimulant
refreshed in our faith, hope, prayer in God's
effect of so much caffeine can mask the depressant
love. It is also a time to commit ourselves anew
effect of the alcohol. (Regular readers will know that
alcohol is a drug in liquid form and one that over time to continue making our Parish Community a
welcoming, caring and Christian place for all.
creates depression). People taking energy drinks with
We invite all Confey Parishioners to our
alcohol may in fact feel very alert which can
Mission but we also extend an invitation to
encourage them to take risks they normally never
would e.g. Going for a midnight swim off a beach etc. visitors and to neighbouring parishes to join
with us for our Parish Mission. All welcome.
A recent U.S. study indicated that drinkers mixing
alcohol with high energy drinks were four times more
likely to drink and drive than those who consumed the
same level of alcohol but not with caffeine-based
energy drinks. One of the most lethal of these drinks
today is the German drink Jagermeister: A mixture of
Bus for Holy Souls Sunday November 16th
Red Bull cocktail and a double Vodka. What is really
Talks,
Tea and Holy Mass at Eddie Stones, Clonfert
scary is that many young drinkers will wind up their
as part of Holy Souls day.
pub drinking at closing time with one of those before
then hitting a nightclub for more. Here I have to add
Bus trip will be from Maynooth at the 67 bus top
that young drinkers are not the only people to use Red near Glenroyal Hotel. €20 return. Bring a packed
Bull to give their drink an extra hit. I know many thirty lunch. Tea and coffee supplied at Clonfert in tea
to forty year old problem drinkers who do the same.
room. Bus pickup in Celbridge town first is possible.
Let’s get real here; every parent knows their teenagers Stops to and from for journey break/ refreshments.
from sixteen years on will experiment with alcohol.
Day at Clonfert starts at 2pm.... Ends at 6pm.
Bus leaves in the morning to get good seats.
Some to a greater or lesser extent. Indeed there will
be few who reach eighteen years without once or twice Contact Anthony to book seats. Payment guarantees
getting drunk. But, and it’s a big but, as parents we
seat. Limited seats. Phone 085 1225438 ring or text.
have a sacred (and legal) duty to take strict measures
to ensure our young teenagers do not get into early
alcohol abuse. (An interesting fact – did you know that
you could be arrested for allowing an under eighteen
If you care at home for an elderly or disabled
to drink alcohol in your home without his / her parents
express permission?) In all of this I suggest you don’t person, we can help with information, training
and short respite breaks. Please call or phonelecture your kids about the danger of alcohol but
Carers Association, Carers Association C/O
develop dialogue about handing it responsibly!
Paul Campbell, Dip Psych, Dip Therapy Aras, Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Bus to House of
Providence, Clonfert
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