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THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER Sunday 28-January-2007 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time The messengers of God's truth have often had to suffer hostility and rejection. This is still part of the Church's fate today as it continues the work of the prophets. As we struggle St. Mary & St. John for truth we are encouraged by the Lord's words to Jeremiah Christ Our Light Station Road "I am with you to deliver you." Innishmore PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL The Power of the Word of God When Jesus proclaimed the Word of God everybody listened and they “were Priest God is our refuge and our strength. amazed at the words that came from his mouth.” All of us who are baptized, We present our needs with confi- who share in the Eucharistic banquet and claim membership in the dence. discipleship of Jesus Christ have heard and shared in the power of the Word of God. Like the stories we share about ourselves every day that Reader communicate who we are, the proclamation of the Word tells us who we are, That the Word of God may be preached and heard in our time. anchoring our identity as the people of God. We embrace the Word and let it Lord, Hear us, change us, forming us into more perfect images of God for the sake of our Lord, graciously hear us. world. Made present to us in the proclamation of the Word, Christ animates our conversations, encourages our hearts, strengthens our minds, and sends That Benedict, our Pope, may be us to be ministers of the Word in the world. strengthened and blessed in his role as Vicar of Christ on earth. Lord, Hear us, The General Instruction of the Roman Missal calls readers / lectors to help Lord, graciously hear us. all of us “develop a warm and lively love for sacred scripture from listening to the reading of sacred texts.” These are powerful words and profound That all world leaders may be guided challenges for us all. How can we become better listeners of the Word? in their task of governing and recon- ciling peoples and nations. Lord, Hear us, Buy a missal containing the Sunday readings, or just log on to http://www. Lord, graciously hear us. usccb.org/nab/ where you will find the text of all the readings for any Sunday of the year. Some people like to prepare for Mass by reading the That Christians who suffer persecu- assigned passages. But it is also crucial to remember that Sunday begins and tion because of their faith may be forms us for the week ahead, so look at the readings throughout your week, given inner strength and wisdom. Lord, Hear us, allowing them to form your disposition. Incorporate them into weekly and Lord, graciously hear us. daily routines. That families may be centres of If you come to Mass with loved ones, talk about the readings on the way growth, harmony and security, and home or at a meal that follows. This is especially helpful with children. This that parents may take seriously their doesn’t have to be formal or forced, just look for ways to make connections role as teachers of the faith. Lord, Hear us, with what naturally comes up in conversation or the day’s other activities. Lord, graciously hear us. Remember that God can speak to us too, through those around us. The people of Nazareth found this particularly hard to grasp. Not just our ears, That those who have died may enter but our eyes too need to be open to experience God’s into the fullness of everlasting life. Word. We remember especially all our Sean O'Driscoll loved ones. Lord, Hear us, Reflection for Parents Lord, graciously hear us. How many times do we react to what appears to be the situation? A few times of Priest being wrong slows parents down and teaches us that "things are not always as they Almighty God, your Word brings life seem." It takes time and often forces us to "eat humble pie" (or at least laugh at to all. Hear the prayers we make this ourselves), but very often, by the time we "get the story" we recognize that we day and lead us to everlasting life. have come to the wrong conclusion, that the evidence is misleading. We need to We ask this through Christ Our Lord. show our children that we trust and have faith in them. If our first impression turns Amen. out to be correct, then we can take necessary disciplinary steps, but at least our children recognize our faith in them as our first response. My lips will tell of your help. Visit Our Website: www.ballincolligparish.ie Sunday 28-January-2007 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER READINGS FOR THE WEEK BAPTISMS Fourth Week In Ordinary Time WE WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY ALL THOSE 28 Sunday Jer 1:4-5, 17-19. Ps 70. 1 Cor 12:31-13:13. Lk 4:21-30. Lect l: WHO WERE BAPTISED RECENTLY : 845 Alex Kate Browne, 7, The Lawn, Coolroe Meadows. 29 Monday Heb 11:32-40. Ps 30. Mk 5:1-20. Lect ll: 40 Jonathan Patrick Foley, 8, Lime Worth. 30 Tuesday Heb 12:1-4. Ps 21. Mk 5:21-43. Lect ll: 42 31 Wednesday Heb 12:4-7, 11-15. Ps 102. Mk6:1-6. Lect ll: 45 † IN SYMPATHY † 01 Thursday Rom 12:3-13. Ps 148. Mk 3:31-35. or Lk 11:27-28. Lect ll: PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF 1319 THE RECENTLY DECEASED : 02 Friday MaI 3:1-4 or Heb 2:14-18. Ps23. Lk 2:22-40. Lect l: 967 or ll: 940 Yvonne McCann, Willowgrove. Kathy Hartnett, Rosewood. 03 Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21. Ps 22. Mk 6:30-34. Lect l: 51 Christine Kelly, Mayfield & Ballincollig. Frances O’Hegarty, Sandycove, Dublin. Next Sunday’s Readings 04-February-2007 Is 6:1-8. Ps 137. 1 Cor 15:1-11. Lk 5:1-11. Lect l: 849 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF The Disappeared THE FOLLOWING WHOSE ANNIVERSARY OCCURS: Denis, James & Breda O’Donoghue, West Village. The families of the disappeared want to lay their loved Denis Hegarty, Poulavone. ones to rest by giving them a Christian burial. Do you Joseph Sheehan, Kilcorney. have information, which can bring closure to the fami- Sean & Geraldine Daly, Coolroe. lies? Michelle Hogan, Maglin Vale. Seamus Wright (Belfast) - Disappeared, October 1972 Ellen Hallahan, Ballingulley. Denis & Mary Collins. Kevin McKee (Belfast) - Disappeared, October 1972 Richard & Joan Murphy, Clash. Columba McVeigh (Donaghmore) - Disappeared, Octo- Ellen Murphy, Windsor. ber 1975 Denise Nolan, Glasheen Road. Robert Nairac (England) - Disappeared, May 1977 Mary O'Mahony, Castle Park. Paddy Lucey, Carriganarra. Brendan Megraw (Belfast) - Disappeared, April 1978 Mary Whelan, Rosewood. Gerard Evans (Crossmaglen) - Disappeared, March 1979 Sheila O’Donovan, Rochestown. Danny McIllhone (Belfast) - Disappeared, July 1981 James & Catherine O’Dwyer, Co. Limerick. Tony Florish, Lee View. Charlie Armstrong (Crossmaglen) - Disappeared, August Deceased members of Reilly & Hannay families 1981 Martin Murphy, Hodders Villas. Seamus Ruddy (Newry) - Disappeared, May 1985 Gerard Spillane, Castle Knock. Christy & Noreen Deasy, Gerard Street. Do you have information about the location of these Denis Foley, New York & Newcestown. bodies? Eugene & Bridie O'Sullivan, Ballingeary. If you can help, contact the Disappeared Confidential Noel Ginty, Inniscarra View. telephone number on 00800 - 55585500 Jack & Ellen Lucey, Station Road. or write to ICLVR, PO BOX 10827, Dublin 2 Mary O'Sullivan, Carriganarra Road. Michael O'Mahony, Castle Park. Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Jim Green, The Square. Remains (ICLVR) Sheila Murray, Carrighrohane Timothy & Sheila Dineen, Curraheen. All information will be received under the Disappeared Patrick & Nancy Manning, Farranree Act, which allows individuals to contact the Commission Kitty O'Sullivan, Turners Cross. without fear of prosecution. Margaret O’Keeffe, Killeens. Tax Rebate CROWLEY Sincere thanks to each of you for your generous offertory collec- FUNERAL DIRECTORS tion each week-end. Thanks also to those of you who have Bóthar Saclay, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Tel: 021-4874777 Mobile: 087-2759254 joined the Tax Scheme to-date over 50 families have joined up, Email: [email protected] this will enable the parish to claim €3150. Brian Cowen assures Complete Funeral Arrangements us there is lots more waiting to be collected. 24 Hour Service Embalming Service Member I.A.F.D. Fr George Golden Charter Funeral Pre-Planning Available Sunday 28-January-2007 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER THE SUNDAY READINGS Mary Immaculate College, The Dominican Biblical Centre First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 and the Presentation Brothers, Cork Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before your birth Present I blessed you. I appointed you a prophet to all nations. The will Introduction to the Bible fight you but not prevail, for I am with you. 6.30 – 9.30 p.m. in Mardyke House, Cork. for 9 Thursdays beginning 1st February 2007. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13 Includes Lectio Divina Workshop Love is patient; love is kind. In the end there are only three by Fr. Brendan Clifford O.P. on three Saturdays from things that last, faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is th st st love. 10 am to 1 pm (24 March, 31 March, 21 April). This workshop may also be taken independently of the Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 Thursday evening course. Jesus went to Nazareth and taught in the temple. At first the peo- Course can be taken for credit towards an ple were amazed at his knowledge but then it occurred to them, Accredited College Certificate.