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Francis Gleeson was born in The Munsters were to the fore in Templemore, Co. Tipperary the Ridge in on 28th May 1884, one of 13 May of 1915. They launched 6/7 June 2015 children. He decided to be- their attack from the trenches at come a priest and was edu- 5.30 am on the morning of the "Besides physical hunger, While such things may cated at Holy Cross College, 9th and were largely cut down by and St. Patrick's Col- people have another hun- appear "more sasfying," machine gun fire before they had ger, one that cannot be the people tempted by lege, Maynooth. He was or- advanced more than a few yards dained in 1910 and lived in although enough men survived sased ith ordinary them forget that "those before going to to capture the German trench- food," the pope said last are meals eaten at the work in March 1912, in St. es,the only unit to do so that day, Mary's Home for the Blind. June on the Feast of the slaves' table." before being forced to withdraw. Body and Blood of Jesus. On the outbreak of the First Casualties in the battalion World War in July 1914 he amounted to 11 officers and 140 "It is the hunger for life, "Each one of us can ask volunteered for service with men killed in addition to 8 offic- hunger for love and hun- ourselves: Where do I the . He became chaplain to the ers and 230 men wounded. nd ger for eternity." ant to eat? Where do I 2 battalion, serving Fr. Gleeson made it his duty to attend to the on the Western Front in France. The battalion ant nourishment?” wounded and dying, comforting them and de- Jesus can sasfy a per- The pope said he is was among the first British troops to be de- livering the last rites despite German shells ployed to France seeing action during the Bat- landing close by him. son's deepest yearnings, We need to be aenve, “alays struck” by the tle of Mons and,after Fr. Gleeson joined them because the substance of to remember all God has disciples anng to send they participated in the . At the end of his contract in November 1915 British officer and poet Robert Graves recalled he returned to stating that "I am sorry his food is love. done for us, he said, and the crod aay to nd that during this battle Fr. Gleeson found him- to be leaving the dear old Munster lads but I "recognize the false bread food and lodging and Je- self the only unwounded officer of the battal- really can't stand it any longer. I do not like the Living the faith, the pope that deceives and cor- sus’ reply, “Give them life though I love the poor men ever so much". ion and,having removed his chaplain's insignia said, means "alloing rupts because it is the some food yourselves.” that indicated his non-combatant status,took After a spell as a curate in Dublin he returned command of the unit until relieved. to France in May 1917 and spent another 2 yourself to be nourished fruit of selshness, self- years with the Munsters and the first infantry by the Lord". sufficiency and sin." The disciples anted to On Christmas Day 1914 the Munsters were in division. part of the front line not affected by the Christ- send the crod aay, so mas Truce and Fr. Gleeson decided to conduct Fr. Gleeson did not just provide comfort. Ac- He referred to the Old that everyone takes care cording to the book "The Irish at the Front", He leads us to a Mass in one of the front line trenches that Testament story of man- of himself. We have that was frequently under fire. published during the war, the chaplain was not follow his way afraid to put himself in danger. During a bom- na in the desert hen same temptaon e Fr. Gleeson was an advisor to men of all faiths bardment of the trenches "Fr. Gleeson stuck to and kept careful records of their names and “the people ere hining Pope Francis asked those don’t take on the needs of his post, attending to the dying Munsters. In- about missing the meat parcipang in the orpus others, but dismiss them addresses so that he could write to the families deed, if anyone has earned the VC Fr. Gleeson of those who died. He ended each letter with has. He is a credit to the country he hails and onions they ate in hris procession to pray ith a compassionate, the words "They paid a great sacrifice". He from". Egypt. They ere for- to Jesus present in the ‘May God help you!’ received many letters from the loved ones of the troops in his care,many seeking details of After the outbreak of the Civil War in Ireland geng that they ate that Eucharist: "Jesus, defend the last days of one who was lost. he became a chaplain with the Free State Army food at the slaves' table." us from the temptaon of “The Lord leads us to fol- in February 1923. In August 1944 he became Receiving and answering these letters was up- the food that makes us lo his ay, sharing and parish priest of St. Catherine's, Meath Street, setting for Fr. Gleeson, as he confided in June giving. The lile that e Dublin and was made a Canon in May 1956. "Some people nourish slaves". 1915. "I got 12 letters today; just after reading He died in June 1959 and is buried in themselves ith money, have, the lile that e them. What answering they will take tomor- Glasnevin cemetery. others ith success and He talked about Jesus are, if shared, becomes a row. I like to give these poor people all the solace I can, anyhow, but still there's no end to His passing was recorded in the Annual Report vanity, others ith poer feeding the 5000 ith ve treasure because God’s the sorrowing inquiries. The tragedy of these of the Old Comrades Association of the Royal and pride," the pope said. loaves and to sh. love transforms it”. letters....One letter was from a broken hearted Munster Fusiliers:"A Canon when he died. A girl....Then, the mothers! Oh!" Saint when next we all meet." Jn2015 Readings: Exodus 24:3–8; Psalm 116: 12 –18; Hebrews 9:11 –15; Mark 14:12 –16, 22–26 th Church Notices Corpus Christi Procession after 12.30 Mass Sunday 7 June The procession will form at the Church immediately after 12.30pm Mass . Mass Times If you need a Priest in an We will walk with Our Lord in the Eucharist to Endsleigh Estate Saturday Vigil Mass : 6 pm Emergency, please phone the Priest on where Benediction will be celebrated. Sunday Masses: duty at 087 2302108 First Communion and Confirmation children and their families 8.30am,10am,11.15am &12.30pm and all the community are invited to take part! Priests Weekdays Fr. Pat Fogarty Tel 4371684 We will pray, (and sing), as we walk, in solidarity with those who Mon– Fri 9.30am because of illness, are unable to participate and we ask them to Fr. Charles Nyhan Tel 4371860 Saturdays & Bank Holidays pray for us in our need. Fr. Aidan Cremen Tel 4372229

11.30 am Mass The gospel reading for the day is the account of the Last Supper First Fridays 9.30am & 7.30pm Parish Centre : Tel 4371109 and of Jesus sending the apostles ahead to prepare the upper room. Email: [email protected] Holy Days of Obligation We thank the people of Endsleigh and all who prepare for our Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10am -1pm . 7.30pm (Vigil Mass), 10.00am, 11.30am procession, so that we are able to strengthen our sense of communion with Jesus and with & 7.30pm. Presentation Sisters Tel 4372718 one another, to thank God for our blessings and to help carry each other’s burdens.

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The charter was signed at a special gala func- Booking Baptisms, Masses Donagh Jerry Lordan tion last Friday, 29 May. and Marriages Ciarán Martin O’Regan Best wishes to Carrigaline Gospel Choir and Credit to the committee who made it possible Jack Conor Collins Carrigaline Singers who will sing in concert and to the people of Carrigaline who wel- A priest is available in the Church Leah Marie Houlihan in Park (Musgrave Park ) comed the guests. Sacristy, 7pm - 8pm , on Mondays , Jay John Lanz Connolly with Katherine Jenkins and José Carreras (not Bank Hols), to accommodate Evie Clair Sheehan and the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra Blessings on all our exam students booking Marriages, Masses and Hayley Teresa Seymour Sat 20 Jun 2015, 17:00 Baptisms. The child’s birth certifi- Loving God cate is needed when booking a be with me now, Baptism. 3 weeks notice is required as I sit my exams. in advance of the date of Baptism . Please pray for Thank you for the many talents and gifts Marion O’Sullivan RIP you have given me and for the opportunity of Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Arbour Heights,Waterpark & Bantry Annual Diocesan Pioneer Mass education. Sundays 2pm - 6pm Calm my nerves and anxiety, help me Mondays: Holy Hour of Adoration Joe Brennan RIP Carrigaline to remember all that I have studied, after 9.30am Mass. Owenabue Circle Calling All Pioneers: Are you due a Fr Cullen to express it clearly and to answer the ques- medallion 60 yrs, Gold Pin 50 yrs, Silver 25yrs, Tuesday to Friday : Peg Morrissey RIP tions the very best that I can. 40yr Cert or 10 year pin? Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam Rosary after 9.30am Mass. St Johns Terrace Pins /Certs will be presented after the Annual – and always. In Jesus’ name. Amen Tuesday Prayer Group: Michael Murphy RIP Diocesan Pioneer Mass in Carrigaline at the th Parish Centre at 7.15 pm Mount Rivers 12.30 Mass, Sunday 14 June. Please contact your Pioneer Centre or Sorcha 086364 2619 See over-leaf from the Communications Legion of Mary: Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu or Aislinn 4372035/ 087969948. Group of the Parish Assembly: the next in Parish Centre Tuesdays 7pm Note: after the Mass, there will be a celebratory the occasional series of lunch in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. biographies of great Catholics. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Carrigaline  Confidential assistance for people in need Tel 4270444 / 087 0527121 —— www.carrigalineparish.ie——