Our Lady of Victories Sallynoggin / Pearse Street, Sallynoggin

Phone: (01) 2854667 email: [email protected] Website: www.sallynogginandglenagearyparish.com

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, August 28th 2016.

Bulletin No: 1126

MASS TIMES:

Sunday 8.30am, 10am (Irish) 11.30am, 5.30pm

Holy Days 6.30pm (Vigil), 9am 11.30am, 6.30pm

Saturdays 9am, 6.30pm (Vigil)

Monday 9am, 6.30pm

Tuesday - Friday 9am, No Evening Mass

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Padraig Gleeson Parish Administrator St Kevin’s Presbytery, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin

T: 01 2854653 M: 086 3549538

Rachel Higgins Parish Secretary

T: 01 2854667 E: [email protected]

Office Hours 9.30 a.m.—12.30 p.m. weekdays

(the parish office is located at the rear of St. Kevin’s Presbytery) Reflection: True Giving

Giving is at the heart of the Gospel, and is of the essence of the Christian life. But not all giving is the genuine article.

Nicholas, who had a great reputation for generosity, died and went to heaven. St. Peter met him at the gate. There he showed him two piles of gold, one small and one large, made up of nuggets of various sizes. ‘What are these?’ Nicholas asked. ‘They are the acts of giving you performed on earth - one nugget for each act.’ Nicholas’ heart filled with pride. But then Peter said, ‘Alas, not all giving is true giving. A lot of it is tainted with self-interest. So we’ll have to run a test on your acts of giving. By the way, the nuggets in the larger pile don’t count.’ ‘How come?’ Nicholas asked. ‘They represent all the gifts you gave to our friends, relatives, cronies and so on. They don’t constitute real gold. Even gangsters are good to their own.’ With that the nuggets in the larger pile turned into dust. Peter took a sieve which had large meshes in it, and placed the nuggets from the smaller pile in it. After he had shaken it, he was left with the biggest nuggets in the sieve. ‘What are your doing now?’ asked Nicholas. ‘I’m removing those gifts you gave only to get something in return. Such giving is a kind of investment. You get it back, sometimes with a handsome profit.’ With that he tossed the nuggets aside, and they turned to dust. He then made the meshes of the sieve smaller, and put the remaining nuggets into it. He shook it and once again tossed aside those that remained in it. ‘What was that for?’ Nicholas asked. ‘That removed the good deeds you did so as to win the praise of others. One can make an idol of oneself through giving.’ Peter made the meshes of the sieve finer, putting the remaining nuggets into it. As he did so he said, ‘Now we’ll remove the good deeds you did simply because of the good feeling you derived from that exercise.’ Nicholas watched him toss the nuggets that got caught in the sieve into the air where they turned to dust. Again Peter gathered up the remaining ones and put them into the sieve, having made the meshes finer still. ‘What now?’ asked Nicholas. ‘Now we’ll extract all those things you gave only out of a sense of duty.’ He shook the sieve. The nuggets that remained in it he tossed aside, and they suffered the same fate as the others. ‘Stop!’ Nicholas cried. ‘If you go on like this, there won’t be anything left. Then how will I earn my passport to heaven?’ ‘We should go on,’ said Peter. ‘We should look at the cost of your giving. Suppose we removed the things you gave but which you never missed, how much would disappear? And what of the gifts you gave merely because the receiver was someone you felt deserved your gift?’

But poor Nicholas wasn’t listening any more. ‘It’s a terrible feeling to have gold within your reach, and then to have it snatched from you,’ he cried.

‘Or if it turns out to be not real gold but fool’s gold,’ Peter added. ‘Ah, Nicholas, real giving is very rare, just as real gold is very rare. To give without expecting anything in return, least of all the great prize of heaven, that is what constitutes real giving. But cheer up, I’ve good news for you.’ ‘What good news?’ asked Nicholas. ‘The Lord is the greatest giver of all. His acts of giving are pure gold. But we’ve talked long enough. It’s time to meet the Lord himself.’ ‘But I’m empty handed,’ Nicholas cried. ‘That only means you’re poor,’ Peter replied. ‘But never fear. The Lord gives most generously to those who are poor and who are not ashamed to admit it. So let’s go. A thousand times I have failed, still your mercy remains. Our Lady of Victories CONFESSIONS Saturday: 10.30 a.m.—11.30 a.m. 5.30 p.m.—6.15 p.m. BAPTISMS Celebrated on the First Sunday and Third Saturday of the month, arrangements having been made in person at the presbytery giving three weeks notice. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Chapel open from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily DIVINE MERCY Wednesdays from 2.45 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.

Sunday 28thAugust Twenty Second Week in Ordinary Time Monday 29th August The Passion of St. John the Baptist Miraculous Medal Novena & Holy Hour Saturday 3rd September St Gregory the Great, Pope. Benediction follows the 6.30 p.m. evening Mass.

Please remember in your prayers the sick of the parish Niamh Byrne, Seán Ó Brádaigh, Cillian Ó Brádaigh, Gerard Smyth, Jean Power, Mrs Hannah Johnston, Peig Úi Chadlaí, Michael Reid, Noel Goggins, Maura MacAlasdair, Johnny Hoctor, Mary Boyle, Peggy Kavanagh, Jenny & Des Kelly, Therese O’Flaherty, Vera Corrigan, Jack Roche, Mary Lennon, Mary Cullen, Bríd ÓCarra, Annie Dalton, Leonie O’Brien, Anne O’Leary, Richard Byrne, Phyllis Forsyth, Elizabeth Sugrue, Una Sweeney, Breda Ryan, Faye Bennett, Lorraine McCabe, Ann Doyle, Andrew Mangan, Maggie Keirns, Josie Potts, Philly Byrne, Jenny McCabe, Fr. Liam Talbot, Brian McCann, Noreen Phelan, Petra Madill, Marie McCarthy, Jane Dodd, Paddy Whyte, Camilla McMahon, Kathleen Byrne, Agnes Cantwell, Rosie Mooney, Kathleen Byrne, Tommy McDonald, Christy Flynn, Shauna Finnegan, Sarah McCarthy, Ann Eble, Michael Burke, Mary Moore, Pat Frain, Ernie Kestell, Jimmy O’Neill and Peggy Despard. If you would like us to pray for someone you know who is ill please contact the parish office with their name.

Notice of Special Collection for Crosscare Community and Homeless Services September 17th and 18th A thousand times I have failed, still your mercy remains.

Sun Thurs Vigil 9.00 Jim & Joan O’Reilly + anniv 6.30 Joseph Byrne + anniv Rene Curtis + 1st anniv Fri 9.00 First Friday Mass for the Holy Souls 8.30 For parishioners Sat 10.00 Tom Colfer + rec dec 9.00 Donna & Oliver Wedding Day Rita Kehoe + rec dec 6.30 Mary Geaney get well 11.30 Thomas Caulfield + anniv Reg McMahon get well Ann & Michael O’Brien + anniv Josie Potts get well Sun 8.30 For parishioners 5.30 Hannah & Paddie Smith + anniv 10.00 Monsignor Padraig Ó Fiannachta + rec dec Mon Kathleen McAllister + rec dec 9.00 Gabriel Agnew + anniv 6.30 Joan Byrne + rec dec 11.30 Patrick Allen + anniv Annie Quinn + anniv Tues Michael Power + birthday 9.00 Noel & Rachel wedding anniv 5.30 Joan Byrne + rec dec Wed 9.00 Colette Cryan 90th birthday

Our Dear Departed+ Anniversaries:

Peggy McGuirk, Vera Brady, Joseph Byrne, Rene Curtis, Thomas Caulfield, Gabriel Agnew, Ann & Michael O’Brien, Hannah & Paddie Smith, Jim & Joan O’Reilly.

Please remember them in your prayers

A red covered weekday missal has been found in the Church and there is a large quantity Envelopes for the contributions for of the usual hats, umbrellas this months draw etc. please drop into the are available at the sacristy after Mass to check back of the Church. the lost property box. A thousand times I have failed, still your mercy remains.

Computers for the Terrified! 1-to-1 training for over 55’s Are you frustrated by your lack of computer skills? Do you feel that the digital age has passed you by? Are you confused by well meaning family instruction (i.e. no patience with you!)?

Learn how to: Search the Internet, send & receive emails, shop and book flights, use your own device or use computers available at some venues. Maximum fee per course is €20. Courses run once a week for 4/5 weeks depending on the venue and are in Mounttown, , Bray, and the City Centre. For more information, or to book a course phone 475 6989.

READ, STUDY, DISCUSS Adult Study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Commencing Wed 7th September 2016, 12 week course of study Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm In Presentation Brothers’ Hall, Cost €25 to cover course materials Open to all adults, especially those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith Why not consider joining this study group? Contact Sallynoggin Parish Office: 01 2854667 or [email protected] Further details: www.catechism.ie

Please buy a Catholic paper. On sale at the Spirituality and Human paper table in the Church at Sunday Masses. Development Course

Marino Institute of Education has been The Living Well with Dementia project is looking offering a programme in Spirituality and for Volunteers Human Development for several years. This Do you know there are approximately 2,000 people Adult Education Certificate is an inspiring Living with Dementia in your local neighbourhoods of and life changing programme open to all Stillorgan, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire, , regardless of formal educational background. Sallynoggin, , Shankill and ? It is a two-year part-time course which takes If you would like to have fun, meet people, make new place on Tuesday evenings and six Saturdays friends, be inspired, laugh together and make a throughout the year. There will be ten difference – then volunteering with a Person living modules and six workshops (see www.mie.ie with Dementia is for YOU. under Education Courses for further details). This programme begins on 20th September We are looking for 25-30 volunteers to join our team. 2016. For further information, contact Mary Relevant training and support will be provided. at [email protected], or at 087 450 8549 One hour of your time will make all of the difference. Come and help in the areas of Befriending, Driving and Recreational Activities.

To find out more please contact: Mary Spain on 086-0418450 e-mail:[email protected] A thousand times I have failed, still your mercy remains.

Hidden Words

Sabbath Distinguished Table Rich Pharisees Invite Exalt Party Parable Guest Humble Invite

Our Lady of Victories Schola Cantorum (Choir) Places available in Lower Schola (6-10) and Upper Schola (10-23) for Autumn Term. Schola meets on Thursday afternoon during term time and Upper Schola sing at the 5.30 p.m. Mass on Sundays. For more information please contact Rosemary Swords 087 2805438 or Mairead Bernal 085 8617884 or the Parish Office.

Back to School! As our schools reopen next week we remember the children arriving to school for their first day! We remember the young people who will be starting their Junior and Leaving Certificate Years. We wish all the pupils and teachers a good year. A thousand times I have failed, still your mercy remains.

Dates for your Diary

September 15th: Hospice Coffee Morning - Parish Meeting Rooms

September 29th/30th/Oct 1st : Little Flower Triduum

October 3rd,4th, 5th & 6th: Parish Mission

October 9th: Mass to celebrate 50 years as a Parish Chief Celebrant Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Followed by a Reception in St. Kevin’s School Hall. All welcome. Please invite family members and friends who are no longer living in the Parish.

National Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock The National Grandparents Association Annual Pilgrimage will take place in Knock on Sunday 11th September. If enough people were interested we could hire a bus from Our Lady of Victories. Please contact Dermot & Cassie Kelly on 01 2854584. They will need to know by the end of this week if you are interested. All are welcome to join.

SMILE AWHILE Readings for next Sunday

First Reading: Eccles (Sir) 3:17-20, 28-29.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 67.

Second Reading: Heb 12:18-19, 22-24.

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