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Church of the Ascension of the Lord Balally Parish
23rd February 2020 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Day of Prayer for Temperance)
The Deep End: Day of Prayer for Temperance The power of forgiveness. ‘I bear no ill will. I bear no grudge. Dirty sort of talk is not going to bring her back to life. She’s in heaven and we shall meet again. I will pray for these men tonight and every night.’ These words of Gordon Wilson echoed across the world in 1987, just hours after his 20-year-old daughter Marie was killed in an IRA bomb in Enniskillen. Very few words in the history of the Northern Ireland conflict had such a powerful impact. His extraordinary capacity to forgive the people who had caused him so much pain helped to move along the slow process.’ Gordon Wilson was the personification of the words of Jesus: ‘love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ It is one of the most difficult and challenging passages in the Gospels; one commentator calls it ‘Jesus’ most unreasonable command.’ Living under oppressive Roman rule, with torture and murder not uncommon, the disciples knew what it was to hate their enemies. As we read and listen to the news today, the cruelty of people continues to astound and upset us. But Jesus reminds us that everyone is human. All are children of God, who ‘causes his sun to rise on bad men as well as good.’ While we clearly don’t accept or excuse the terror and evil in the world, we cannot dehumanise those who carry out despicable actions. It is much easier said than done, but we must strive to meet hatred with love. With God, there is always forgiveness; there is always hope. ‘Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ’Martin Luther King Jr. Tríona Doherty: trí[email protected]
Parish Office Open Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Tel: 01-2954296,
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.balallyparish.ie
Co– Parish Priest:
Fr Peter Byrne:
Tel: 089-4824671
Email: [email protected]
Fr Dermot A. Lane Tel: 01 2956165
Pastoral Centre:
Tel: 01- 2953095
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.balallyppc.ie
Mass Times & Intentions:
Sunday 23rd February
10.00am: DTIM & ( Burial of Alleluias)
Elisabeth & Ita Fagan/Joe & Jane Kelly/ Bridget & Peter
Byrne/
12.00noon: John Kavanagh (15th Annv)/
Andy Mc Kiernan (2nd Annv)/ Marie Bradshaw (7th Annv)
Mon 24th February - Sat 29th February 2020 10.00am:
Monday: Tom Hegarty (7th Anniversary)/Special Intention.
Tuesday: Desmond Tallon/ Christy McNulty/ Special
Intention
Ash Wednesday: 10.00am Mass (With distribution of ashes)
1.10: Liturgy of the word & (distribution of ashes)
7.30pm: Mass (With distribution of ashes)
Thursday: Mass in Sandyford
Friday: Eileen Barry/ John Cassidy
Saturday: Ann Lawler
Sunday 1st March (1st Sunday of Lent)
10.00am Special Intention/ Dr William Stokes
12.00noon: Maureen Ruane (2nd Annv)/Betty Leavy
(11th Annv)/Bridget Kavanagh (4th Annv)/ Aidan Condon &
Joseph Byrne
If a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well .
(Saint Francis giving his Mantle to a Poor Man)
Artist: Giotto di Bondone
Other Church Services:
Holy Day Masses: Vigil 7.30pm; 10.00am ,1.10pm
Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass
Baptisms: Second Sunday of every month at 1.00pm
View the Live Broadcast of our
services Go to www.balallyparish.ie/balally-goes-live/ for a live streaming of our liturgies…
The Rosary: is recited every morning at 9.40am before 10:00 am Mass. All Welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration with prayer and
reflection - is held here in the church every Friday morning after the 10.00amMass
St Mary’s Sandyford, Mass times:
Saturdays: Vigil 6.00 p.m. Sundays: 9:00 a.m., 11:00a.m, 6:00p.m .(Youth Mass) Mondays to Fridays: 10:00am. Holy Days: 10.00am and7.30pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation : after Mass on Saturdays/Confessions by request
The Club wishes to thank Brid Fitzgerald for her assistance over the years in the Parish Office and to wish her many years of health and happiness in her retirement. Congratulations to The Dublin minor camogie team and to Christine Shanahan Naomh Olaf on their victory over Cork on the score of 1-12 to 1-9 in the opening round of the Tesco All -Ireland Minor Camogie Championship. Well done to the Dublin under 20 football team and to Luke Murphy-Guinane, Naomh Olaf on their victory over Longford in the quarter-final of the Leinster under 20 football Championship. Congratulations to the Dublin senior hurling team on their comfortable League win over Carlow. Just a reminder that many of our neighbours on Holly Avenue use their premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please make sure that you do not park in such a way as to impede their access and only park in designated parking spots. We are lucky to have such a good relationship with the businesses near our Clubhouse. Please make a special effort to park responsibly. There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 31 and 32. This weeks Jackpot is € 2,700.
This Week : Warming up for the desert Journey
There was great activity in the Parish over the last week. A group of busy volunteers prepared the “Lent in a Bag” a true goody bag of symbols and suggestions to make of lent a proper spiritual and meaningful journey . “Where’s the stone?” “We have no sand..” “Don’t eat the sweets..” were commentaries heard as each bag received its full list of items.
Get well Best wishes and a speedy recov-ery to all our Parishioners who are sick or housebound. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Prepared by the women of Zimbabwe
Theme “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk”
Date: Thursday 5th March 2020
Venue: Church of Ireland Kilternan
Time: 8.00pm
All Welcome
This is a small voluntary charity putting all their efforts into the funding of lifesaving equipment for “The
New Children's Hospital” when building is complete. Koins for Kids collects out of date and damaged
currency and one and two cent coins. They are open to any donation. None is too big or small. To date they
have raised over €100,000. If you have any coins or foreign currency which can be repatriated please leave into
the Parish Office.
Some of the “Lent in a Bag” ready for delivery.
The last sand is handed out to eager
volunteers.
Joint Church Community Project CLG
Vacancies for Caretaker / Grounds person &
Office Assistant Community Employment Ref: CES: 2106643 Based in Balally Parish, Wedgewood, Dublin 16.
Apply to DEASP Employment Services / Intreo office to check your eligibility
to apply for this vacancy. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those
who are 21 years of age or over and in receipt of a qualifying Irish Social Welfare payment. Informal
enquiries to the Supervisor Sheila Flanagan 01-2953224
Email: [email protected]
Lenten Prayer
Jesus, I want to spend time with you,
give me the strength and perseverance
to spend lent forming a habit of prayer and
spending that time with you. Amen
The Coffee dock is open
after
Masses every Sunday and is
run by parish Volunteers.
Do drop in for a
cuppa and chat.
If you are interested in
volunteering please contact
The Parish Office 01-2954296
Balally Parish 400 Club draw
February draw takes place in the Coffee dock this Sunday after the
10am Mass
Did you ever think of joining? Subscription: €10 per month
Ph: 087 2577651 or Parish Office 012954296
The Lord is compassion and love
Jesus said to his disciples: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be children of your Father in heaven.” In this statement, we have the ultimate commandment and challenge of Jesus. It is the call to love at least as much when things are not going well as we love when everything is good. This has all kinds of implications for us in the three important relationships of faith: marriage, family and faith community. In marriage, it is so important not to let things fester but to sort out any difficulties immediately. The temptation is to keep disagree-ments going and hurt one another even more. In family life, it is so easy to let our feelings dictate how we relate to other members of the family rather than make a decision to love them and to get over any differences we might have with them. In the wider community, we also are called to see the good rather than the not so good in those with whom we worship.
Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
The Parish BINGO is held
every Friday
At 8.30pm In the
Pastoral Centre
All welcome
Mindfulness Group The March sessions forMindfulness will take place
on Monday 2nd and Monday 23rd
From 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the Upper Room,
accessible from the Church Porch .If you are
Interested, further information is
available from the Parish Office or Ph 087 4178926 .
All are welcome
Please note the session which would normally take place on Monday 16th (3rd Monday in March) is postponed to the following Monday (23rd).
Special Notice Mindfulness session
'Refreshing our Mindfulness Practice' led by Helen Mac White on Saturday 28th March.
Venue: Upper Room (access through the church porch). Time:10.30 am to 1 pm.
Suggested donation €5.
There is a welcome for all.
New Pilgrim Path Website of the Week. Lent presents a wonderful time to explore Scrip-ture in our daily prayer. ‘Living Lent Daily’ is an email series of Scripture-based inspirations from Loyola Press. Each day of Lent, those who sign up for the (free) emails will receive a reflection based on Bible verses from Loyola’s immensely popular 3-Minute Retreats. The emails also include suggestions for further exploration of Lenten themes through additional online articles and prayers. Access this superb Lenten resource here: www.newpilgrimpath.ie
Readings for next Sunday March 1st First Sunday of Lent
Reading I: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Responsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17
Reading II: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19 Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
The Drogheda Parish have a group of pilgrims going to Medjugorje. There is an Aer Lingus flight leaving on the 8th June 6.30pm arriving back on the 17th. The cost approx. €480 if you wish to join the group of pilgrims please contact Mr John Coyne 087-2594234
It’s Flippin Pancake Day
A Pancake extravaganza will take place on
Tuesday 25th February in the Parish Centre after
Mass. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
All Welcome
Balally Parish Lenten Scripture Course: The Risks that Jesus took in Holy Week:
(Sister Therese Fitzgerald ) What do we know about those risks from the
readings of Holy Week? Come and explore! The Course runs on Mondays of Lent at 7.30pm
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th of March Holy Week will never be the same.
If you are interested in participating in the course please contact the Parish Office 01 2954296
Cost: donation
WE’RE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US TEL: 01 2932828
Full Circle Financial Services Limited specialising in:-
Mortgages, New and Remortgaging
Life Assurance Cover
Financial Reviews
Pensions advice
120 Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin
Office: 01 2530060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fcfinancial.ie Full Circle Financial Services Limited is
regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
CATERING TO FAMILY EVENTS AND
FUNCTIONS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Get in touch with our events team to-
day on 01 2889189 or email
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Advertising If you would like to
advertise in the Parish Newsletter please contact the Parish Office on
01– 2954296
Eco-Congregation Ireland would like to invite you to attend the
Eco-Congregation Ireland Day Conference - Planetary Emergency: How To Have Hope. Speakers will include Professor John Barry,
Rev Dr Johnston McMaster and Fr Dermot Lane.
To register go to
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/92979007715
Details as follows: Date: Saturday 21 March 2020
Time: 10.30am to 4.00pm (coffee/tea on arrival) Venue: G16, The Loyola Institute, ISE/Loyola Building, Trinity College,
Dublin 2 This is a free event. Light lunch provided.
ALHomecare. We provide affordable live-in carers for the elderly in your area.
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postpone the need for nursing home care for longer. We have been in
business 6 years, we are a registered recruitment agency and we currently have
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provides the accommodation and food. The cost is actually very reasonable,
especially in comparison to nursing home care or visiting carer services.
If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom
today on 087 9916791. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
St John the Evangelist
Scripture course run by
Kieran J. O’ Mahony, OSA
Ballinteer Oratory,
Tuesdays @7.30pm
Feb 25th/ March 3, 10, 24,& 31
All Welcome
