View this email in your browser

Stay Connected!
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time / 20th February 2022 - Issue 90

Hello <<First Name>>,

Change...
We love it or resist it.

We cope with it somehow by embracing it or slowing adjusting to it.
Either way, a change is just that, and our norm is adjusted.

There is a constant however.
"I am with you always" - a constant presence through all change.
Let us this week, feel the constant, as our world changes for what ever reason.

Pass this newsletter onto a friend (or stranger!) and encourage others to sign up so they can be connected.

FAITH GATHERINGS

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

When we do good to another, it can sometimes be in return for what we have received. At other times it can be done in the hope of getting something back. Or we may do it simply for the sake of doing good without any strings attached.
Jesus suggests that this is when we are at our best. Jesus proposes the generosity of God as a model for our generosity, and says that the generous will be rewarded.

Prayer

Compassionate God and Father, pour out your love upon us, that with good and generous hearts we may keep from judging others and learn your way of compassion. We make our prayer through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

(adapted from reflections on the Gospel by Kieran O’Mahony OSA, www.tarsus.ie )

ONLINE LITURGIES
Mass is available via the webcam online here.
The Scripture readings are available h ere

Look at our resource: Breaking Open the Word in Prayer
MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA
Full details available here.

Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in person on Saturdays: Booking is essential. Click here.

PASTORAL AREA NEWS

NEWS FOR SACRAMENTAL PARENTS 2022

Due to lack of attendance, the Alpha Faith Formation programme for Confirmation Parents has been cancelled, as the foundation for relationships was not laid, which was necessary to continue with the topics comfortably.

If your heart made you register in the first place, maybe it will lead you to the next Ruah Sunday?
Come on this Sunday, 20^th of February, to The Holy Rosary Church at 6:20 pm and draw from the breath of God. Families preparing for Confirmation are very welcome.

Are you curious to learn more? Read a little more on what is this about?

A LITTLE LIGHT SHINING

Lisa and Natalia, the Sacramental Co-ordinators, have been driving about the Pastoral Area in recent days, visiting some of the local schools. It has been wonderful to meet some of the children in person and their teacher.

Natalia and Lisa are encouraging the children to sing. Natalia brings her guitar along too.
There is great singing taking place all over the Pastoral Area especially for the upcoming Sacrament of Reconciliation liturgies.

If you would like to join in, so you can sing it with your child or grandchild at home - check out here the words and a version of This Little Light of Mine - we all learnt it at some point and it is not easily forgotten! So sing along!

Diocesan Synodal Pathway

Next weekend we will have speakers at each of the Masses with insights into the Synodal Listening Process which will take place during March within our Pastoral Area.

Save the Date - March the 8th
An opportunity to drop in and have a chat on International Women's Day.
Watch this space for more information!

Or better still, can you bring the table?
Are you Spring Cleaning? Do you know of anyone who can help?
We are looking for a small conference table - preferably oval in shape for the upper room in Kilian House Family Centre. If you know of one that can be donated please get in touch. Thank you!

Kilquade Parish Finance
Please see in the attached link a copy of the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020. The Parish Finance Committee will make a presentation in the coming months at all masses in the Parish. Sincere thanks for your ongoing support to the Parish of Kilquade.
Kilquade Parish Finance Committee.

Lost and Found Items in The Holy Rosary Church
There are a number items found in The Holy Rosary Church which will be available at the back of the Church for collection. If not claimed by their owners, they will be disposed of in 2 weeks time.
A piece of jewellery was found in the church last week. Please contact the Sacristan with details.

REGULAR NEWS

PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFERINGS

Thank you for your ongoing contributions to the First and Second Collections and to the Weekly and Monthly Parish Planned Giving Collections.
For anyone wishing to make a donation on a weekly/monthly basis to the Planned Giving Collection, please see the website or contact the Parish office for details.
Thank you.

Making an Offering\Donation online is also available below by clicking on the applicable parish button.
Information on the Tap and Go Machines or Standing Orders are available. Thank you.

Click here to Donate to Kilquade Parish. Thank you.

Click here to Donate to Greystones Parish. Thank you.

Let us pray for all those who have died recently:

Thomas Leahy

Let us also pray for their families and friends.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

New Members of our Christian Community

We welcome all those who will be baptised into our Christian community recently.

Florance, Íarla, Éoin, Nora & Antonia

We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide their families as they introduce them into the joy of the Christian path through life.

Let us pray for their families and friends.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

“ALONE supports older people to age at home, combatting loneliness and isolation. Would you like to volunteer from the comfort of your own home?
We are seeking volunteers to make Support & Befriending calls to older people.
Please visit our website at www.alone.ie or call our National Support and Referral line on 0818 222 024 to find out more about volunteering with ALONE.”