St. Brigid’s , Parish Newsletter. 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time — 10th June 2018

THE DEEP END: ‘He has gone out of his mind’ In the gospel today we hear that Jesus made a visit home. Word about this radical teacher had gotten around and the reli- gious leaders are not happy. In an effort to protect their son and brother, Jesus’ family try to restrain him in order to protect him. The people who have gathered try to dismiss Jesus’ teachings saying that he has ‘gone out of his mind’. The religious leaders even go so far as to say that he is possessed by a demon! Perhaps their way of explaining away someone that they could not cope with. Who in our society today is explained away? Who do we wish would stop speaking out because it makes us uncomfortable? Who do we know who is speaking the truth and yet is dismissed by those in authority? Who tries to silence others? One of the criticisms of Christians today is that we are not Christ-like or we are no longer challenged by the gospel message. Sometimes it is easier to ‘keep your head down’. But Jesus knows that in order to bring change, to work for God’s kingdom of love and justice and peace, this involves sticking your head above the parapet, whether that be in our communities, our LIVE THE LITURGY—INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Is the kingdom of families or in our church. your soul divided? We are often confronted with choices that appear to be good but in essence are not. We struggle with choosing good over evil and right from wrong. Conflicts often Monday Morning Meditation exist within, and we walk through life with a divided heart. We After the 10am Mass and Rosary realize what is needed to live with God but find ourselves doing the exact opposite. As we gather with our brothers and sisters and seek God's gift of Christ in the Eucharist, may we not only be united with one another in faith but united with God within. Eucharistic Adoration All conflicts and divisions can cease, and we can act with a fo- Tuesdays and Fridays after the10am Mass cused, strong, and determined heart.

Contact details: Fr. Mangan: 01 8213660 Fr Casey: 01 8213716 Jim Adams (Deacon) 086 2232411 Máirín Keegan (Pastoral Worker) 01 8115414 Parish Office: 01 8115412 / Sacristy: 01 8238354 mail: [email protected] St Brigid’s—Family of Families

We are inviting families to give us a small family DATE FOR YOUR DIARY photo (not more than 4” X 6”) and we will make a large montage with these photos with the ti- World Youth Day Panama tle, Saint Brigid's, Family of Families to repre- Pope Francis has sent our parish family for World Meeting of announced that the Families. Any photo that represents your family next World Youth Day is welcome, old photos, new photos, wedding will take place in photos . . . Panama How to give us your photo January 22-27 2019 • There will be a box on a table near the Awake My Soul altar at all Masses and you can put your Retreat photo in the box. for young adults • You can give it to Christine or Máirín or November 16th–18th Dan in the Pastoral Centre. 2018 in Ards Friary, • You can post it into the letterbox outside Co. Donegal the Pastoral Centre in a envelope. • The photos will not be returned as we may have to cut them up to fit our montage. This in opportunity to meet your GDPR fellow parishioners in a relaxed As you will have heard Invitation! setting. All members of our parish a new European Data “Walking Together as Families Today”: family community are welcome to Gathering in Preparation for the World Meet- Protection law, the ing of Families. come along young and old. Every General Data St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 19-20 June person is part of God’s family and Protection Regulation 2018. therefore part of our parish family. (“GDPR”), was Speakers, workshops, The more the merrier. introduced on 25 May conversations, prayer, and much more, on We will need volunteers on the 2018. This new law variety of topics relating to family life. day to steward and ensure that applies to any Registration: €15 (incl. lunch & teas/ everyone will be safe and looked organisation, coffees). after—could you help? including our parish Tickets available on www.eventbrite.ie All ideas and help are welcome - that processes (under “Walking Together as feel free to contact Máirín if you people’s personal Families Today”). Further info: contact wish. We also hope to make a information. We are Aoife at [email protected] montage of our parish family now working on ways

which includes everyone. Please of ensuring that what Be part of it! we do with your leave your photo in the box near information is the altar during Mass times. Its nearly Minileagues time again! St Brigids compliant with this Annual Club Mini Leagues sponsored by This is our day and it takes all of new law. It is a work Bradys Garages will run next week us to make it work. in progress and over starting 11th June. Book your place and keep up the next few months Ewe Thina: We Walk God’s Way with all our news www.stbrigidsgaa.com . we will keep you U6 are Monday and Thursday at 6.30, Join other young adults (20’s & 30’s) for informed through the U10 Monday and Thursday at 7.30, reflective hikes around the parish website and in U8 Tuesdays and Friday at 6.30, area. Monthly event. The next hike will the newsletter as policies are put in U12 on Tuesday and Friday at 7.30. be Sunday 1st July at 12 noon around Finals Day is Saturday and is always a brilliant place. If you have any occasion. Glendalough. Let us know if you need a questions about this St Brigids Club Summer Camp is due from July lift to Glendalough by contacting us at please do not hesitate 23rd to 27th, GAA Cúl Camp from August 13th [email protected] and to contact the parish office. to 17th and GAA Nursery Camp from August www.facebook.com/wewalkgodsway 20th to 24th. Triduum in honour of St. Anthony Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road Celebrant: Fr Philip Baxter OFM Cap Mon. 11th June at 7.30 pm – Mass Tues. 12th June at 7.30pm – Mass with anointing of the sick. Wed. 13th June at 7.30pm – Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, blessing of lilies at Mass. Confessions available after Masses Novena Prayer of St. Anthony said at each Mass. All are welcome. Cemetery Sunday Parish Mass and the blessing th Masters in Theology—DCU of the graves will take place on Sunday 17 Taught by staff with international June at 3pm in the Parish of St Philomena, reputations in their fields, this Palmerstown, Dublin 20. course welcomes students from The Annual Mass in Cemetery varied religious and secular will take place on Sunday 24th June at backgrounds. A flexible programme delivered over one or two evenings 11.30am in St Jude the Apostle Church, per week to suit those with careers Willington followed by blessing of the graves and other commitments. Attainable up in Templeogue Cemetery. over 1 year (full–time) or 2 years The Annual Mass and Blessing of the Graves (part–time). If you are interested in will take place in on Sunday 1st ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA completing a Masters in Theology, July at 3pm. All welcome. "St. Anthony, St. Anthony, come please visit www.dcu.ie/DC694 around! Something's lost that must Welcome to be found!" Did you learn this READERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY 10/06 rhyme in childhood? St. Anthony of

7pm: Mary O’Brien Padua is more than the patron saint 9am: Richard Carroll for lost items. By his life, he shows a 10.30am: Saritha Moras special interest in lost souls. St. Anthony was born to noble 12 noon: Eamonn Burke parents, but he preferred a simple Who were recently baptised 7pm: John McNulty life of faith to the riches of his Mass Intentions Jun 10th June 17th childhood. He joined the Franciscan order in 1220. He quickly became known for his eloquence in John Keane Sat. 7pm - preaching. He had a way of reaching Ada, Michael & John Greally all sorts, from nobles to clergy to those who had fallen away from the Sun 9am Cathal Lambert - Catholic faith. In addition to preaching, St. Anthony organized 10.30am Margaret & Patrick Keating Marie Kirrane supplies for the poor and negotiated release for prisoners of war between 12 noon Bridie Carolan Aileen Canning MM Italian city-states. However you or your loved ones feel lost this week, 7pm Irene Tierney MM Alphonsus & Annie Ward pray for St. Anthony's intercession!

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