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It happened in February Saturday 8th is International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human February 11, 1929 - Italian dictator Trafficking, first observed in 2015 and on the granted political memorial of St Josephine Bakhita. independence to as part of the Each year, around 2.5 million people with Pius XI. The Treaty are victims of trafficking and slavery. For those engaged in trafficking it has become one of recognized the sovereignty of the Pope over the most lucrative illegal activities in the the area, measuring about 110 acres. WEEKLY NEWSLETTER world. Through the Day of Prayer we reflect MASS INTENTIONS During the period from the 4th FEBRUARY 2nd 2020 on the experience of those who have suffered st century to 1870, the Vatican had gained but also we are called to reach out to victims Sat 1 Feb 2020 control of territory around which and survivors. 6.00 pm Vigil served as capital of the . St Josephine Bakhita 1868-1947, a Louis Dockery (Anv) However, as part of the unification of native of Sudan, brought as a slave to Italy Fr. Jerry O’Brien (Anv) these states came under increasing pressure where she became a Christian and later John & Mary Maher (Anv) culminating with the capture of Rome by entered the Institute of Canossian Daughters Sun 2nd Feb 2020 Italian soldiers in 1870. of Charity in Venice. 10.00 am For the next 59 years, the Judy Fleming (Rec Dec) refused to leave the Vatican in order to avoid any appearance of accepting the authority of 11.30am the Italian government over Rome as a Saints of the Week Months Mind for December 2019 whole. During this period, popes refused to Damien Collins appear at Saint Peter's Square or at the Mon 3 St Blaise, bishop and martyr Maureen O’Neill balcony of the Vatican Basilica facing it. St Ansgar, bishop Eileen Power Popes granted the Urbi et Orbi blessings Wed 5 St Agatha, virgin and martyr Dermod Flynn from a balcony facing a courtyard, or from Thurs 6 Ss Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs Michael Rene McNally inside the basilica, and papal Fri 7 St Mel, bishop Matt McCusker coronations were instead held at the Sistine With effect from Sunday Sat8 St Jerome Emiliani 12.30pm Chapel. The period ended in 1929, with the Teresa Monaghan (Rec Dec) Lateran Treaty. St Josephine Bakhita, virgin 9 February, the time of

the 12.30 pm Mass on Mon 3rd Feb 2020 Vatican City has its own telephone 10.00am system, post office, gardens, astronomical Sundays will change Gertie,Ann & Marie Brady (Anv) observatory, radio station, banking system, "A love of reconciliation is not weakness or Bridget Mc Coole (Anv) and pharmacy, as well as cowardice. It demands courage, nobility, to 12.45 pm. Wed 5th Feb 2020 a contingent of responsible for generosity, sometimes heroism and the personal safety of the pope since 1506. 10.00am Almost all supplies—including food, water, overcoming of oneself rather than of one’s Clodagh Petrie (Anv) electricity, and gas—must be imported. adversary. At times, it may even seem like Jane Mulligan (Anv) There is no income tax and no restriction on dishonour, but it never offends against true Recently Deceased Thurs 6th Feb 2020 the import or export of funds. As the Holy justice or denies the sighs of the poor. In Judy Fleming 10.00am Mary-Paula McGilligan See, it derives its income from the voluntary reality, it is the patient, wise art of peace, of Clíona Keaveney May they rest in peace contributions from Catholics worldwide, as living with one’s fellows, after the example of Fri 7th Feb 2020 well as interest on investments and the sale Christ with a strength of heart and mind 10.00am First Friday of stamps, coins, and publications. Banking modelled on his." operations and expenditures have been St. Paul VI reported publicly since the early 1980s. PLEASE TAKE HOME A COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER

is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, Today’s Gospel deals with the February 2nd 2020 and to be a sign that will be contradicted and Presentation of the Lord in the Temple and www.parishcentre.ie Presentation of the Lord you yourself a sword will pierce so that the includes the great prayer said by Simeon thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” We starting “Now Lord you can let your servant Pastoral Centre 2895650 have to take the Gospel message as it is and not go in peace (Nunc dimittis servum tuum “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in just use those parts that are useful to us or Domine)” peace, according to your word, for my eyes more palatable. Taking Jesus at face value can This prayer is one of ten contained in Garda Gavin will be in the Centre next have seen your salvation, which you prepared and will lead to turmoil and dissention. Hearts the Breviary which are described as in the sight of all the peoples: a light for will be pierced. Whether we like it, Jesus’ “Canticles” and are intended for daily use. Tuesday from 10am, if you have any queries revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your proclamation of what the world God created Seven of these are drawn from the Old for him or would like any advice, just pop in people Israel.” Very often, having more light is really ought to look like has real and absolute Testament and three from St Luke’s Gospel. for a chat. not something we desire as it forces us to social implications. These three canticles are usually referred to in confront something we really do not want to Latin by their first few words : Pamela-Maria, is taking bookings for see. There can be comfort found in darkness. It It has a lot to say about how we treat our her new Mindfulness course which starts the "Canticle of Zechariah " ( Luke 1:68-79 ), has an eerie sense of security to it. We do not brothers and sisters: spiritually, personally, commonly referred to as the "Benedictus" tomorrow 3 February 2020, contact 083 have to challenge ourselves or be challenged economically, and globally. It has everything to said at morning, 8166800 to book your place. and can simply exist in some fabricated state of do with the poor, the immigrant, the scared, the "Canticle of the Virgin. Mary" ( Luke 1:46- self-fabricated blissfulness. Jesus came to bring the unborn, the vulnerable, the sick, and the Zumba Class take place every Monday 55 ), commonly known as the "Magnificat" light, and it is a light that is resisted by many broken. The light opens us to a challenging, said in the evening in the Centre from 2pm to 3pm, just come and hated by some. It is a light that causes us to table-turning experience that may not be and the "Canticle of Simeon" ( Luke 2:29-32 ), along as it’s pay as you go, for more details see things as they really are and not as we something we want to see but shows us where commonly referred to as the "Nunc dimittis" would want or need them to be. we need to be. contact Fiona on 087 2866188. said at night-time. Active Retirement are having a Table The Benedictus is the prayer of It is no wonder then that Simeon boldly and ©LPi Zechariah at the birth of his son John the Quiz this coming Thursday, they meet in the honestly proclaims to Mary, “Behold, this child Baptist, the Magnificat is Mary’s great prayer hall from 2pm. Contact Maureen on 086 when she visits her cousin Elizabeth and the 0860095 for more information. Nunc Dimittis is said by Simeon at the Lord’s World Day of the Sick Celebration for Consecrated Life Presentation in the Temple. 2020: 2020: The Nunc Dimittis has been set to music by several composers including Thomas Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will Have a great week, Regards Róisín The World Day of the Sick Seminar will Tallis, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arvo Pärt, Herbert celebrate Mass for Consecrated Life , Feast of take place on Saturday, February 8th from Howells and Charles Villiers Stanford. There is the Presentation of the Lord, in the Church also a Taizé version. 9.30am to 1.00pm in the Newtown Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, Pastoral Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Dublin 18 on Sunday, 2nd February at Blackrock, Co Dublin. This year’s theme is on 3.30pm. Hope in the Face of Suicide. Music will be provided by the Dublin The annual Mass for Past Pupils The World Day of the Sick Mass will Diocesan Music Group. of St Mary's Dominican Convent take place on Sunday 9th February at 3.30pm in Church of the Guardian Angels, Dun Laoghaire will be on Sunday Newtontownpark Avenue, Blackrock. 16th February in the Primary School Hall Principal celebrant Archbishop Diarmuid Church cleaning after Convent Road Dun Laoghaire at 3pm. Martin. 10.00 am Mass All Past Pupils very welcome. Thursday 6th Feb Simeon’s Song of Praise Aert de Gelder