KILQUADE PARISH NEWSLETTER Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th February 2020

St. Patrick’s St. Joseph’s St. Anthony’s Holy Spirit Oratory

To understand the implication of this key state- ment of Jesus, we might reflect that he sought not the end of the Law, not its destruction, but its per- fection. Hence in the Sermon, Jesus taught that it is no longer sufficient not to kill one’s neighbour. In future, his disciples would be required to control their anger so that their thoughts were purified and perfected. One by one, this extension of the Ten Commandments to thoughts and motives as well as actions, is found throughout this unique Ser- mon.

Jesus reinforced the idea of Christian perfection As God gradually revealed himself to the Chosen by linking it to the worship of God. If his followers People, they began to understand that he loved desired to approach the altar and, while there, re- them and wanted them to enjoy life in the land that membered friction with another person or people, he had given to them. In order for this to happen, they would be expected to leave their gifts at the they were to heed the warnings of the prophets altar and go to be reconciled first. The lesson for and be faithful to God’s commandments. us is clear. This is how seriously God views our human relationships. We cannot hate our neigh- bour and purport to love God. That is not possible. Therefore, they must not kill. They must not steal. They must be faithful to their spouses and they must not envy their neighbour. Contrary to what some people suggest nowadays, the Chosen Peo- ple understood that God wanted them to keep his laws because he loved them, and not because he wanted to make them wretched and unhappy. ANNUAL ACCORD COLLECTION: The Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family, will During the Sermon on the Mount itself, Jesus told be taken up all Masses on the weekend of 15 & 16 his listeners that he had not come to destroy the February. The Collection for ACCORD will replace the Law or the Prophets: ‘Do not imagine that I have usual Share Collection. ACCORD Dublin of- come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have fers Marriage Preparation courses, counselling for come not to abolish but to complete them. I tell couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not relationships and a Relationship and Sexuality Pro- one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from gramme for schools. ACCORD Dublin needs your the Law until its purpose is achieved’ (Mt 5:17-18). support so please give generously if you can.

elcome! If you are a new to this area or just visiting you are very welcome and we, the existing faith community, hope you feel at home. Our pastoral area incorporates the villages of Kilquade, , , Newcastle, , and the W surrounding countryside in Kilquade Parish and the town of and the surrounding hinterland in Holy Rosary and St. Kilian’s Parish. If you are new to either parish, please make yourself known to one of the priests of the parish. Be sure to visit our respective parish websites www.kilquadeparish.ie and www.greystonesparish.ie. Daily Mass from Holy Rosary Church can be watched by webcam on the Greystones Parish Website. As Baptised, we all have anactive part to play in the life and activity of the Church and our own Parish. We are all called to the service of the Parish Community for the sake of its growth and life utilising the grace and gifts which the Lord has given each one of us. You can make a difference - by giving you receive. There will be a warm welcome - whatever your calling.

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27) Various ministries bring our liturgies alive. There are people like you who are involved in active ministry. Take some time to reflect on how you can play an active part in parish life.

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Baptism Preparation Supporting parents preparing to have their child baptised.

Children’s liturgy of the Word Spend time with children between the ages of 6 and 10 during the 10.30 Mass in Kilcoole and the 11.30 Mass in Holy Rosary in Greystones. Leaders explain the Gospel reading to the children and engage them in an activity based on the message of the gospel.

Choirs and Cantors Sing at designated Masses

Church Cleaning Keeping the local church clean and welcoming.

Collectors Distribute and collect collection baskets at Mass.

Communications Group Spread and exchange information throughout the community using the website and other media.

Flowers Prepare floral displays for the church.

Funeral Ministry Team Assist the priest during the funeral liturgy in the church and lead the prayers at the interment in the cemetery.

Liturgy Group Work with the priests to plan the celebration of worship in their local church.

Minister of the Eucharist Assist the priest in the distribution of the Eucharist as Mass. Some also bring the Eucharist to the housebound and those in local nursing homes.

Minister of the Word Proclaim the Word of God at Mass, read the prayers of intercession and introduce the Sunday liturgy.

Finding out more is the first step. Look out for the Expression of Interest forms next week.

The Carmelite Community (Delgany) wish to thank all those who prayed and supported them following the death of Sr. M. Brigid Butler. Mass will be offered for your intentions. May she rest in peace.

NATIONAL DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2020 Location: RDS, Dublin 4 CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: We have Dates: Friday February 21st (evening only), Saturday the 2nd of our preparation sessions with our candi- 22nd and Sunday 23rd (9am to 5pm) dates for the sacrament of Confirmation and their par- THEME: ents next Sunday afternoon, 23rd February. It begins "Deliver us from evil” - (Matthew 6:13) at 5pm in Kilian House, the Parish Centre, in Grey- Speakers include: stones. It will explore what it means “To Believe” and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD., Archbishop Eamon will conclude with the celebration of Mass at 6.30pm Martin DD., Maria Steen (Author), Fr Pat Collins CM which will be focusing on all those preparing for (Author) , Fr Peter Glas (Poland), Fr Brendan Walsh Confirmation. SCA Ticket Prices: €35 Week-end ticket, €30 Satur- NEW LOOK NEWSLETTER: Beginning from day; €20 Sunday the month of March the parish newsletter will take on Tickets: Available online with PayPal or by post from: a new look and will be a newsletter for the whole pas- Divine Mercy Conference Apostolate toral area, incorporating the parish of Greystones as 22 Castle Grove, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Y2W9. well as our own. It will still be produced on a weekly Facebook link: @divinemercyconference basis. Enquiries phone: 0860669203 THE COMING SEASON OF LENT: The 40 day journey of Lent will begin with the celebration of Parish Pilgrimage to Ash Wednesday on the 26th February. As part of our Lourdes: journey through this spiritual time we will have a scrip- Travelling Wednesday 9th ture group every Thursday morning in St. Patrick’s September 2020 to Monday church Kilquade after 10am Mass. All welcome. 14th September 2020. Cost is €800.00 p.p. sharing, includ- ing full board in a local Hotel, plus all airport transfers in- cluded. Anyone interested in joining us should contact Úna McGrath by email ([email protected]) or by telephone 01-281 9658 for more information. Limited availability.

HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY: SCRIPTURE READING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet in the Parish Cen- Each week we suggest a piece of Scripture to use tre Kilcoole ,Tuesdays 8.30 p.m. SUICIDE in your prayer. Light a candle and read slowly the SUPPORT, 086 7779868 .ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: pas-sage, re-read it a couple of times and reflect Kilquade 01 8550022. Greystones: 089 4292769 AL- on it and listen to what God is saying to you. ANON: meet at St. Kilians Family Centre Sundays 8.00p.m. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Details from Pat This week’s is Matthew 5:38-48 01 2874799 How To Get In Touch With Us... Holy Rosary & St. Kilian Parish | Office Ph: -01 287 4025 |Email: [email protected] | Website: www.greystonesparish.ie I Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194; Fr. Denis Quinn: 01 2877025; Fr. Gerard Tyrrell: 087 2860704; PPC Chair: Liam McCabe. Kilquade Parish | Office Ph: -01 281 9658 |Email: [email protected] |Website: www.kilquadeparish.ie Fr. John Daly, P.P.: 086 2365194; Fr. Eamonn Clarke: 01 2876207; Canon Sean Smith: 01 2819253; PPC Chair: Rachel Kerrigan. Parish Pastoral Worker: Paul Thornton: 085 1259753 | Newsletter Submissions: infosheet@greystonesparish. CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Kilquade: Frances Stephenson & Máire Ní Shiodhail (through parish office) IGrey- stones: Louise Fenelon & Liam McCabe. Email: [email protected]