Stay Connected!
Issue 18
Hello <<First Name>>,
"For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them."
Powerful words. Powerful meaning.
Powerful things happen when we come together - whether in person or virtually, as has been the case in recent months.
Whomever we may gather with this week and for whatever reason, may we recognise Christ in the other and treasure that encounter.
Continue to gather safely and sensibly. Remind those who you encounter about this e-letter and encourage others to sign up here so they too can be connected.
Check out the Greystones Parish and Kilquade Parish websites during the week for information too.
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Gospel reading this weekend has some harsh dimensions and most likely it reflects not so much the teaching of Jesus directly but the practices in the church for which Matthew was writing. People who refuse to acknowledge their
failures are to be treated as pagans and tax collectors! But just how are pagans and tax collectors treated by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew? They are welcomed and forgiven! Any permanent exclusion is to be resisted on the example and teaching of Jesus himself.
(adapted from a reflection on the Gospel by Fr. Kieran O’Mahony OSA www.tarsus.ie)
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Tune in to the webcam before 11:30am Mass to hear the welcome.
The Scripture readings are available daily and for Sunday.
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"Returning to School" Blessing
Have those schoolbags to the ready! Join through the webcam this Sunday at the 11.30am Mass from The Holy Rosary Church, as there will be a special blessing for those returning to school - no matter what age you are!!
Will Fr. John have his homework done?
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Attending Mass
A reminder to all that booking is essential for attending all masses. As we continue to gather for Mass, please see details here which will help continue to make it a positive and prayerful encounter for all present.
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We Can’t Do It Without Your Help…
We need people to help welcome and gather people at each Mass as they arrive and as they leave and these then to help sanitise and prepare the space after each Mass in order to have it ready for the next liturgy taking place. If you can give some time, even once a month, please complete this form and we will be in touch with you. Thank you.
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SACRAMENTAL CEREMONIES
Congratulations to those from Kilcoole Primary School and St. Brigid's National School who will make their First Holy Communion this weekend. Congratulations to those from St. Kevin's National School and St. Laurences National School who will be confirmed in their faith this week. Please remember them all in your prayers.
The Sacramental ceremonies for the parishes of Greystones and Kilquade are being live streamed so as to enable family members, who cannot be physically present in the church for the ceremonies due to COVID 19 restrictions, to take part in a meaningful way.
Click here for details of the links for the different ceremonies this week.
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LOURDES AT HOME 2020 - JOIN THE 2020 VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE
Due to travel restrictions, for just the second time in over half a century there will be no Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. A virtual Pilgrimage will run from Tues. 8th to Sat. 12th Sept. instead, including the Opening Mass, Holy Hour, Mass of Healing Stations and more... Details are available here.
Activities locally include the Rosary and Angelus at 12 noon Tues - Friday in The Holy Rosary Church. If you are in the locality you are welcome to attend in person
(The self regulation of numbers (max. 50) and seating will apply)
On Friday 11th Sept. at 7.30pm a Pastoral Area Lourdes Mass will be celebrated in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones.
Those who travelled on pilgrimage in the past are welcome to attend in person. Booking is essential here.
Others are invited to participate through the webcam
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Your Financial Support to the Parish and Diocese is Welcome
Thank you to everyone who has donated and continues to support the Pastoral Area during this difficult time. When donating, we would encourage you to make online donations, as a preferred contactless option.
Details on how to support and contribute to the Greystones Parish or the Kilquade Parish are available by clicking the appropriate links. Thank you.
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The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment.
You may like to investigate some of the following resources:
Watch Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for Sept which is on caring for our planet.
Pray the Season of Creation Prayer 2020
Read a message from Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Meditate using the Earth Meditation Sessions following Ignatian Spirituality practices from Pray As You Go
Details of the online programme of liturgies and talks are available here. Registration is free but is required.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Saturday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm by appointment in St. Kilian’s Church in Greystones parish and St. Patrick’s Church in Kilquade parish.
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A Community Praying For Each Other
If you have a petition, you are welcome to submit a prayer which will be included in our Night Prayer gathering. Details of Night Prayer here.
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Let us pray for those who have died recently.
Requiem Masses celebrated in our Pastoral Area this week include those of:
Pauline Chambers
Jerome (Jerry) O'Loughlin
We offer our sympathy to their family and friends. May they rest in peace.
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Welcome to the newest members of our Christian Community
Last Sunday, through the waters of Baptism,
Persephonie, Jamie & Hannah
became the newest members of our Christian Community,
in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones.
May they continue to grow strong in body, mind and spirit in the years ahead.
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Please contact the pastoral area office if you wish to enquire about the Baptism Preparation Programme. Phone (01) 287 4025 or (01) 281 9658
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In the coming weeks, look out for information here on the following:
Season of Creation 2020 initiatives
Sacramental Ceremonies for First Holy Communion and Confirmation
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Support Coolmine in the Virtual Women's Mini Marathon
Coolmine is a drug and alcohol treatment centre providing community, day and residential services to men and women with problematic substance use and their families in Ireland. Coolmine would be delighted if you would consider us as your charity partner for the VHI Virtual Women’s MINI Marathon by contacting Lisa on Mob: 086 0318290 Email: lisaborza@coolminetc.ie
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Face coverings are the new Church norm, as faith leaders unite to ask for masks.
"It has become increasingly clear that the wearing of face coverings is likely to reduce the spread of coronavirus, thus helping to protect others," say Irish Church leaders. Read the full article here.
As schools reopen amid COVID-19 outbreak, Bishop Leahy recommends patience as a daily vaccine. “One of the great strengths of our Catholic schools is that they form part of a wider parish and faith community who support one another," says Bishop Fintan Gavin. Read the full article here.
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Musical Moments for Reflection
Our theme this week is "GATHERING"
Click on any of the images below and listen to the selection,
reflecting on the words and music that you hear and images your see.
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