Holy Redeemer Parish
- A Faith Community taking responsibility for its future -
Parish News - July/August 2010
BRAY SILVER CIRCLE - THE END OF AN ERA
It is with regret that we announce that the Silver Circle Draw will cease following the draw on Monday 26th July. We wish to thank all those who helped with the running of the draw over many years and thanks also to the promoters and the many people who bought tickets week after week.
THE KIDS ARE BACK IN TOWN…
The Children's Choir will be singing at the 10.30am Mass on Sundays 8th, 15th and 22nd August. All Children are invited to join.
Please meet each Sunday at 10am on the side altar for a practice. Music and words will be provided.
CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF EVANGELISATION
Theme: Hail Mary Full of Grace
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th August
All Hallows College, Gracepark, Drumcondra.
Booking fee €25 per day or €45 for two days. www.dublindiocese.ie
Contact Bridie 087 7778179 or Karen 087 6162948.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly
Will take place near the ancient ruins of the monastic site from Thursday 12th-Sunday 15th August - For young people age 16-35, Free buses available. Donation only.
Tel: 086 302 5442/01 6753690 Www.youth2000.ie
FESTINA LENTE - 4 SUMMER WORKSHOPS - 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDS
Tuesday 3rd August - 28th August
The workshops are aimed at children of all nationalities and will focus on arts, crafts, and culture.
6 - 8 children per workshop - no cost - first come, first served basis
Contact Jill Carey at 086 3549755 or
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CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS
The Church Gate Collection on the weekend 31st July/1st August will be the monthly collection in aid of the Holy Redeemer Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
CONTACT US… The Holy Redeemer Conference can be contacted at 087-9724668
The Church Gate Collection to help bring a sick person to Lourdes takes place after all Masses on the 14th/15th August.
Please give as generously as you can.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY – 2ND AUGUST 2010
Monday 2nd August is a bank holiday. Mass will be at 11a.m. There will be no evening Mass.
CAKE SALE - Sunday August 15th
There will be a cake sale in aid of the Order of Malta in the Little Flower Hall after all morning Masses this Sunday 14th/15th August - Please support this worthy cause
CANTORS AT 6.15P.M. MASS
We are looking for Cantors at the 6.15 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturdays. If you are interested in singing Hymns Old and New please contact: Patricia 087 970 8927
MID SUMMER DUES
The priests of the parish would like to thank all of you who have contributed to the Mid Summer Dues collection.
25th July - 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - THOUGHTS ON THE READINGS
1st Reading: Genesis 18: 20-32
The Jewish people honour people like Abraham and Moses for many reasons but perhaps particularly because they were blessed with ‘conversations’ with God. Here Abraham please for Sodom and Gomorrah for the sake of a hundred just people. God shows tenderness and compassion with justice. The mercy, love and forgiveness of God knows no ends. God listens to the prayers of his people.
Second Reading: Colossians 2: 12-14
Paul outlines how closely his understanding of Christ’s death and resurrection is bound up with the meaning of Christian life, starting from the ‘death and burial’ that is our Baptism. In Baptism we become the adopted children of God.
Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 1-13
We are to ask our Father for the bread that is necessary. We are to ask, to seek and to knock trusting that we will be cared for. Just as a child trusts his parents to give a fish or an egg instead of a scorpion or a snake, Jesus invites us to trust that God will give us what we need.
1st August - 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - THOUGHTS ON THE READINGS
1st Reading: Ecclesiastes: 1:2, 2: 21-23
Our earthly lives are grounded in the routines of education, career and all the daily tasks that give structure to our lives. But life is surely more than this - God is tin only enduring constant in our lives
Second Reading: Colossians 3: 1-3, 9-11
Paul spells our the consequences of our baptism for our lives. Our life in Christ means breaking down the barriers that kept people apart.
Gospel Reading: Luke 12; 13-21
The mystery of this parable is to be found in the chasm between the things of the world and the things of heaven. Jesus constantly urges us forward to a life of grace.
8th August - 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - THOUGHTS ON THE READINGS
1st Reading: Wisdom 18: 6-9
The text is taken from a prayer of thanksgiving to God for having rescued the people from slavery in Egypt. It is in thanksgiving for so much the Lord has given.
Second Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19
‘Only faith can guarantee the blessings that we hope for’ - Abraham set out for the Promised Land not knowing where he was going. The foundations of our lives are not built on clay but on the steady rock of God’s promise of eternal life.
Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 32-48
Faith is not a passive way of living. The watchful slaves make plans for the
future. At every turn there is an opportunity to be active for the good of the
Kingdom. By responding to these opportunities we light lamps of faith, revealing to the world that God is the head of our household
15th August - Feast of the Assumption - THOUGHTS ON THE READINGS
1st Reading: Apocalypse 11: 19, 12: 1-6, 10
The sun that clothes the Blessed Virgin is reminiscent of the light of Jesus. The moon is thought to represent the La w of Moses. Arount her head revolve twelve stars, the twelve apostles who proclaim and reveal Jesus together with her.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26
The community were grappling with the deaths that had taken place and grew impatient waiting for the second coming of Christ. Paul explains to them that these souls are assured of resurrection because Jesus has risen first.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 39-56
Mary’s spontaneous hymn of joy reflects the ideal of the Christian life. Her faith, devotion and virtue make God visible - by faith we make God visible because we reflect him more closely. As a model of faith, Mary is indeed our worthy intercessor.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
St. Vincent de Paul 087 972 4668
A.A.: 1890 412 412
ACCORD, Bray: 01.2867712
Samaritans: 1850 609090
Aware: 1890 303 302
Recovery: 01.2863423
Holy Redeemer Parish Child Protection Team: 086 8202090
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