2015-03-22 - Parish of Our Lady`s Nativity

CHURCH OF OUR LADY’S NATIVITY LEIXLIP CO. KILDARE
CHURCH MASS TIMES:-
Weekdays 9.30 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m (Vigil
Mass for Sunday)
Sunday: 8.30, 9.45, 11, 12.15 p.m
& 7.30 p.m.
Fr. John McNamara, Adm.
Fr. Karl Fortune, C.C.
Fr. Eladius Mutunzi
6245597
6243718
6244568
MONDAY/FRIDAY 10 – 1 p.m. `PHONE/FAX 6243673
OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE `PHONE 6245169
Website: www.oln.ie - e.mail:[email protected].
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
22nd MARCH
2015
Adoration of the
BLESSED SACRAMENT:-
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. &
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Weekdays
Monday – Friday
(FRIDAY NIGHT 9 P.M)
STATEMENT FROM THE IRISH CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE ON THE FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE
REFERENDUM – which will be held on Friday 22nd May 2015. Copies of this statement will be distributed outside the church after all Masses
this weekend.
LENT 2015 -
LENTEN WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday – Friday: 7.25 a.m., 9.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m.
SATURDAY MASSES: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) .
On Wednesday mornings after the 9.30 a.m. Mass – the Stations of the Cross will be said.
On Thursday mornings Benediction is held after the 9.30 a.m. Mass.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS FOR LENT
IN OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE, LEIXLIP – WITH FR. FLOR MCCARTHY SDB
Continues on Wednesday next 25th March from 8 – 9.30 p.m. The theme on Wednesday is `The Triumph of Virtue’ (Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62)
Do come and join us for this lovely gentle but engaging insight into story of the scriptures of Lent. Our speaker is Fr. Flor McCarthy SDB, A
Salesian Priest, a writer and catechist teacher, preacher and teller of stories. Light refreshments after in the Coffee Dock. Do come and join us.
OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE ANNUAL EASTER RAFFLE – Tickets are now being sold (3 sheets €5). The tickets are available
after 9.30 a.m. Mass each weekday in the Parish Centre. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and renewal of facilities in the centre Some of the
prizes include a Basket of Large hand crafted Easter Eggs by Lilly O’Brien and various other prizes The draw will be held in the Parish Centre on
Wednesday 1st April. Your support will be much appreciated..
ANNUAL EASTER PENITENTIAL SERVICE: – Pope Francis on confession “Forgiveness is not something we can give ourselves, one
asks forgiveness, one asks it of another person, and in confession, we ask forgiveness from Jesus.”
The Precepts of the Catholic Church regarding the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance are
You shall confess your sins at least once a year. You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
Our Easter Penitential Service provides the means and will be held here in our church on Monday 30th March at 8 pm. (after 7.30 p.m. Mass) .
A Penitential Service will also be held in Confey Church on Tuesday 31st also at 8 p.m.
DO THIS IN MEMORY PROGRAMME:
The next Masses in this year’s Do This in Memory Programme takes place on Palm Sunday, 29th March at 11.00a.m. and 12.15p.m. The 11.00 a.m.
Mass is for the children and their families of 2nd Class Scoil Uí Dhálaigh and the 12.15p.m. Mass will be for the children and their families of the 2nd
Classes in Scoil Bhríde, Scoil Mhuire, and Scoil Eóin Phóil. This is a parish based programme for First Eucharist and the Do This in Memory Parent
Leaders would like to thank the parishioners, teachers, priests and families of the children for their continued understanding and co-operation.
NOVENA to ST. JOSEPH - St Joseph’s Young Priests Society - March 19th to 27th 2015 The nine day Novena to St. Joseph
which commenced on Thursday last 19th March, the Feast of St. Joseph, is continuing until Friday 27th March. The Novena Prayer to St. Joseph and a
Prayer for Vocations is being said at all daily Masses. Copies of the leaflet with the Novena Prayers and the Thought for each Day are available in
the Church porches and baptismal font and parishioners are welcome to take a copy home with them. The Monthly Meeting for St. Joseph’s
Young Priests Society will take place next Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.
LEIXLIP, CONFEY & CELBRIDGE - PARISH CELLS OF EVANGELIZATION
There are now 15 cells between Leixlip, Confey & Celbridge parishes. A cell is a small home faith group that exists in and is
very much part of the parish community. Their purpose is “to share faith” and “to introduce others to a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ” all in a friendly & homely environment. Meetings are held in homes on a fortnightly basis bringing prayer
into the heart of the family and building friendship and community.. Everybody is invited to ‘Come and See’ and meetings are
generally held on Tuesdays, evenings or mornings. The March date is Tuesday next 24th. For further information please contact:
Bridie 086.3807917 Dan 083.1290657 - Donal 01.6243442. or logon to www.leixlipparishcells.com.
THANK YOU - The group of Friends & Neighbours who organised the benefit event for the Darlington family would like to thank most sincerely
each person who attended the table quiz, contributed to the fund and/or donated raffle prizes. There was an amazing response from the local
community, other parts of the country and abroad. Special thanks to St. Mary’s GAA club and to Mark and John who co-ordinated the quiz.
Your unprecedented generosity resulted in a total of €8,132.00. This figure includes €3,402 raised on the quiz night together with donations received
from individuals, local S.V.P. Conference, Parents from Scoil Eoin Phoil and Teachers and Students from K.W.E.T.B. Maynooth. The funeral bill
will be cleared and the balance given directly to the family. We thank God for blessing this event. Fr. John celebrated 7.25 am Mass on Monday 16th
March for all donors intentions.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA/ESTORIL, PORTUGAL 11th – 18th JUNE 2015 under the spiritual direction of Fr. Karl
Fortune. 7 Nights Trip, includes full board in Fatima & half board Estoril (breakfast/dinner). The cost is €799.00 p.p. If you are interested in
travelling please leave your name and booking deposit in Leixlip Parish Office (62436730 in Parish Centre Monday to Friday 10 – 1 p.m. .Deposit is
€200 per person. (€210 single room supplement-limited availability) The Pilgrimage is organised through Joe Walsh Tours with Aer Lingus Flights.
Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHURCH DIARY & MASS INTENTIONS ~ ~ ~ ~
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH
8.30 Michael Burke – rec. deceased
9.45 Tom Boyle – Birthday Remembranc.
11 Joan & George McLaughlin (A) & Joseph Molloy (A) &
Mary Cunningham (A)
12.15 Teresa Kelly – month’s mind.
3 p.m. Legion of Mary Mass.
7.30 Aidan Jordan (A)
MONDAY 23RD MARCH –
7.25 Philomena & Mick Moroney (A) & their children CarolAnn & Tom – remembrance.
9.30 Patrick & Teresa Waters (A)
7.30 Michael Dunne (A) & his parents Tom & Ann & deceased
members of their family.
TUESDAY 24TH MARCH
7,25 James & Ann Byrne (A)
9.30 Mary Monahan (A)
7.30 Gerard Murphy – recently deceased.
WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH – SOLEMNITY OF
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
7.25 a.m.
9.30. . Mass for the people of the parish & all who worship in our
church.
7.30 p.m. Gerard Murphy - recently deceased.
THURSDAY 26TH MARCH
7.25
9.30 Des & Peg Lalor (A)
7.30 p.m. Jimmy Lannery (A)
FRIDAY 27th MARCH –
7.25
9.30 Pauline Kane – Birthday Remembrance
7.30 p.m. Sarah Cawley (A)
SATURDAY 28th MARCH –
10am. Patrick Lalor (A)
6 p.m. Oran O’Muire (A) & Michael O’Hagan (A) & Michael
Kilcullen (A)
SUNDAY – 29th MARCH – PALM SUNDAY OF
THE LORD’S PASSION
8.30 Christine Coffey (A)
9.45 Jim McCornmack (A)
11 Noel Keogan (A) & James & Mary Shiel (A) & Eddie &
Catherine Keigher (A)
12.15 Thomas Byrne – months mind
7.30 Michael Lacey
SANCTUARY LAMP – this coming week is lit for a special
intention.
GOSPEL
Mon
Wed
Sun.
:
READING FOR THE COMING WEEK:
JN.8:1-11
Tues: JN.8:21-30
LK.1:26-38
Sat.
JN.11:45-56
MK.14:15-47
PARISH COLLECTIONS :
The First Collection last weekend was €1.630. 00 This collection
is for priests in our own parish and for priests in poorer parishes,
has special appointments, are on sabbatical and who are sick and
retired. The SHARE collection for last weekend was €1,225.00
& on St. Patrick’s Day the 1st collection was €1434.00 & the
SHARE Collection €975.00. The collection for Parish
Maintenance/Development (envelopes) last weekend was
€964.19. Thank you for your continuing support.
LEIXLIP TOWN TWINNING AGM will take place In
Springfield Hotel on Thursday next 26th of March at 8pm .
Members of the Public welcome to attend
:COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS:
LEIXLIP COMMUNITY GAMES2015 Leixlip Community Games
hope to host the followings events for the children :- Art , Handwriting ,
Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Handball & Talent
Competitions. To continue with the events We Need More Volunteers, We
would be delighted to meet you at our next meeting, tomorrow Monday 23
March in St .Marys GAA at 8.30pm
Swimming Competition –Today Sunday 22 March 2015 - Maynooth
College Swimming Pool 6.15pm.
Congratulations And Good Luck to all our artists representing Leixlip in
Newbridge this Sunday morning.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR ACCORD DUBLIN
Supporting couples as they prepare for marriage. If you think you might be
interested, find out more at one of the following information evenings.
Donaghmede – St. Kevin’s School, Newbrook Rd, Thurs 19th March, 8.00 –
9.30 pm. Blanchardstown – ACCORD House, Church Ave, Tues 24th
March, 8.00 – 9.30 pm. Harcourt Street – ACCORD House, 39 Harcourt
St, Thurs 26th March, 7.00 – 8.30 pm. Tel. 01-478 44 00. www.accord.ie
SBHI THANK YOU
Kildare Branch of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Ireland extend a
sincere Thank You to all who supported our recent church gate
collection which raised € 1,535.00. Thank also to the collectors who
give their time generously each year.
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY – Fr, Michael Ruddy, ss.cc will
perform as Fr. Damien of Molokai, in a play of the same name in the
Sacred Heart Church, St. John’s Drive, Clondalkin on Friday 27 th
March at 8 p.m. A truly inspiring story of one man’s heroic
struggles with faith, disease, authority and the power of Gospel love.
Proceeds go towards parish funds & the Sacred Hearts Leprosy
Mission in India. Tickets at the door €10 & €5.
BR. KEVIN SAY’S THANK YOU. to Parishioners and Clergy
of Leixlip. A Synopses of letter; On my own behalf and on behalf of
all our clients please allow me to express my gratitude to you for your
recent very generous donation of €505.00 towards our work here at
Capuchin Day Centre Church St. We provide free of charge over 300
breakfasts & 500 lunches daily. Without the support of people like
yourselves this would not be possible. I wish to thank Ms. Ann
Segrave who started the “Copper Club” collection some time ago.
A GOSPEL LINE a musical by Gavin Byrne will performed by The
Now and Then Production Company in St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght
Village from Tuesday 24 th to Friday 27 th March at 8.00 pm sharp each
evening. Doors open at 7.30 pm. 25 th Anniversary show for The
Now and Then. Adults: €10, Children: €5, Concessions: €5. For all
enquiries, contact: 085-8206973.
A SILENT ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR MEN will be held next
(Palm) Sunday 29th March at Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords from
10.00 am to 6.00 pm. Talks, quiet time for prayer, Sacrament of
Reconciliation, Blessing of the Palms with Procession, Mass,
Sacrament of the Sick, Spiritual direction by Jesuit Fathers. Meals
provided. Booking advised – contact John 01-8370778. Suggested
offering €45
ST. PADRE PIO GLOVE: will be back in Malone’s Home, Shindella,
Rthangan, Co. Kildare on Sunday 29th March from 11.30 – 5.30 p.m.
Everyone welcome. Items of St. Pio available on the day for information
call Betty 0n 045 525094.
NORTH STAR SWIMMING CLUB are a voluntary club for people
with disabilities of all ages. We are based in St. Raphael's pool, Celbridge,
Sunday afternoons from 1.45pm. We are desperate for volunteers- please
contact Valerie on [email protected] with any queries or
LEIXLIP GOLDEN YEARS ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Meet every Wednesday in Parish Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. New
members very welcome. Come along and enjoy a nice cuppa with friends.
Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You