KILQUADE PARISH NEWSLETTER Third Sunday of Easter Year B: 15Th
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KILQUADE PARISH NEWSLETTER Third Sunday of Easter Year B: 15th April 2018 St. Patrick’s St. Joseph’s St. Anthony’s Carmelite Church Holy Spirit Oratory Kilquade Newtown Kilcoole Delgany Newcastle Why now? Why this increased depth of understanding? The answer lies in the shifting role of the Apostles. "You are witnesses of these things." The treasury of truth is no longer Jesus' responsibility alone but our own. Then and there, the Apostles are appointed to proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of God. This message is no longer for only the Jewish people but "all the nations." This is our invitation! We have the rich heritage of the Church's teaching. By sacramental grace, God's "peace" is "with [us]." We, too, are sent to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope that belongs to his call. "Why do questions arise in your hearts?" After the Res- urrection, the Apostles experienced their fair share of incredulity. Jesus had died-John had been there-and now the tomb was empty. What should they believe? Was the Jesus before them truly real? And who was Jesus really? It's no surprise that the Apostles were ini- tially "startled and terrified" to the extent that they "thought that they were seeing a ghost." PRO-LIFE MEETING 18TH APRIL: Jesus has compassion on his confused friends. Once he affirms his non-ghostly identity--"look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself"--Jesus gets down to There is nothing to be gained by denying the truth business. He has risen from the dead, but life would not that our lives begin at conception. What we have continue as normal. Throughout Jesus' ministry, he learned about our development in the womb will spoke in parables and veiled prophetic language. His only be added to in the years ahead, but we followers likely thought much of his words were meta- already know enough. Our meeting will take place phors, some symbolism for the person and their relation on Wednesday 18th April 8pm in the Holy Rosary to God. Now Jesus has something else in mind. He Parish Centre (St. Kilian House). The speakers will "opened their minds to understand the scriptures," mak- ing known the connections between his own words and be Cliodhna Johnston (Pro-Life Campaign) deeds and "everything written about [him] in the law of and Brendan O Regan (Wicklow Pro-Life). Moses and in the prophets and psalms." All welcome. WELCOME TO OUR PARISH If you are a new parishioner or just visiting Kilquade you are very welcome and we, the existing community, hope you feel at home. Our parish incorporates the villages of Kilquade, Kilcoole, Kilpedder, Newcastle, Newtown- mountkennedy, Delgany and the surrounding country- side. If you are new to the parish please make yourself known to one of the priests of the parish. Be sure to visit our parish website www.kilquadeparish.ie. HOSPITAL & HOME VISITATION : If you know of a parishioner who is sick and would like a visit please don’t hesitate to contact one of the priests or the parish office. KILQUADE PARISH OFFICE: The parish office is situated behind St. Patrick’s church in Kilquade. The parish office is open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Our parish secretary Una Kennedy will help you with any enquiries at 01-2819658 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM: Our new ap- proach to preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism here Sat 7pm Vigil: St. Joseph’s: Newtown in the pastoral area of the parishes of Greystones and Sat 8pm Vigil: Holy Spirit Oratory: Newcastle Kilquade is now well in place. The purpose of the prepa- ration programme is to support parents in reflecting on Sun. 8.30am: St. Joseph’s: Newtown the significant step they are taking in bringing their child Sun. 9.30am: Carmelite Monastery: Delgany to be baptised into the Christian Community. A new ele- Sun. 10.30am: St. Anthony’s: Kilcoole ment in the programme is the Welcoming Ceremony. Sun. 11.30am: St. Joseph’s: Newtown This is a way of bringing the celebration of baptism into Sun. 12 noon: St. Patrick’s: Kilquade the community. Within it we will introduce the children to Sun. 6.30pm: St. Anthony’s Kilcoole the Christian community to which they will belong and Pastoral Area of Kilquade/Greystones become a part of, as they grow in their faith. Parents will present their child to the community. The child will also be anointed on the heart at this time. Baptisms take KILQUADE PARISH: place on different weekends in St. Joseph’s, Newtown, Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194 St. Patrick’s, Kilquade and St. Anthony’s, Kilcoole. Reg- Email: [email protected] istration for Baptism and the preparation programme Fr. Eamonn Clarke: 01 2876207 is managed by the parish office at 01 2819658. Canon Sean Smith: 01 2819253 NEW CHRISTIANS: We welcome PARISH PASTORAL WORKER: babies Anna, Matthew & Bokang who Paul Thornton: 0851259753. are being baptised into our Christian com- Email: [email protected] munity this week-end. We pray that they KILQUADE PARISH OFFICE: will grow in awareness of God’s loving Secretary: Una Kennedy presence in their lives. Mon - Thurs. 10am – 1pm. Tel: 01 2819658. WEDDING BELLS: Congratu- Email: [email protected] lations to Deirdre Ni Mhurchu & Website: www.kilquadeparish.ie Stephen Buggy who were married PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: in St. Patrick’s church, Kilquade on President: Fr. John Daly. Saturday 14th April. May the Lord help them to deepen their love for one another in the years ahead. Chair: Rachel Kerrigan. CHILD SAFEGUARDING: REST IN PEACE: We pray for the Frances Stephenson & Mary Shiel repose of the souls of Sean Kelly, Kil- (contact through parish office) coole who’s Requiem Mass was cele- brated on Wednesday 4th April in St. GREYSTONES PARISH: Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole and Gregory Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194 Kearns, Kilpedder, who’s Requiem Email: [email protected] Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilquade Thurs- Fr. Denis Quinn: 01 2877025 day 12th April. We offer our sympathy to their families & Fr. Gerard Young: 01 2874278 friends. May they rest in peace. Fr. Joseph Apust (Parish Chaplain) THE ROAD: The road to PROTECTING THE 8TH AM- Emmaus is one of my fa- MENDMENT: Church teach- vourite Gospel stories be- ing: Life is sacred, Catechism of the cause it shows a Jesus that is Catholic Church n.2258 “Human life is masterful at reaching people. sacred because, from its beginning, it First, when he comes upon involves the creative action of God and it those walking on the road, he remains forever in a special relationship asks them what they are talk- with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the ing about and then asks them to explain. How often are Lord of life from its beginning until its end. No one can we too eager to just start talking at people when we feel under any circumstance claim for himself the right di- they need to hear what we have to say? Jesus offers an rectly to destroy an innocent human being.” invitation for them to share first. Allowing them to share first opens them up for what Jesus will do next. Reasons to promote a culture of life: Lives saved by the Eighth Amendment: It’s easy to overlook the Second, Jesus takes time to interpret for them the positive effect of the Eighth Amendment. An independ- words of the prophets. He gave them their turn and now ent report in 2016, The 8th Amendment: Ireland's Life- it is his. Not only wise, but a movement of respect. After Saving Provision by actuary Brendan Lynch, estimates a long walk, they invite Jesus stay with them and dine. that at least 100,000 people are alive in Ireland today Third and finally, Jesus breaks bread with them and thanks to this constitutional provision. It gives people they are able to see that he is no ordinary traveller. He time to think the decision through and choose life for is the risen One. He could have just told them who he their daughter or son. was, but allowing them by their experience to uncover who he was had the greater impact. Ireland's safety record for pregnant women: A report published by World Health Organisation, Trends in Ma- Jesus demonstrated to us in these actions how to be ternal Mortality: 1990 to 2015, ranks Ireland as a world gracious and impactful when sharing the good news. If leader when it comes to safety for pregnant women. we are to be good stewards and fruitful disciples then Globally, we have one of the lowest maternal mortality we must imitate him in this regard. This Easter season rates. Ireland's culture of life has served us well and is let us practice the following: 1) Allow others first to an inspiration to many other countries. share what they have to say. 2) Then be willing to take SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS: Over the the time to explain fully or to the best of our ability our coming weeks of Eastertide we will be celebrating our faith. And 3) help others find a way to experience first 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies. hand the message you have shared. No one can under- These are special days not only for our boys and girls stand love without witnessing love. In this way, your but for the whole community as we celebrate our young words and deeds will become a pathway to Jesus for people growing in faith.