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Killenaule / Moyglass Parish Saturday / Sunday 17th / 18th August 2019
NEWSLETTER PRINTED ON FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST
Sat 17th Aug at 7.00pm: Reader: Breda Farrell
Sun 18th Aug at 11.00am: Reader: Catherine Kelly
Sat 24th Aug at 7.00pm: Catherine & John Cooke, Ballintogher;
Daughter Bridget & Sons Johnny & Tom.
Paddy & Margaret Healy and Mary Healy, Ballynonty.
Peggy Butler, Maria Tynan and Josephine Bishop.
David Ivors, Coalbrook.
Reader: John Cooke
Sun 25th Aug at 11.00am: Annie O Donnell, Killenaule.
Reader: Phyllis O Connelll
Rosary (on Radio) Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Mornings at 9.30am
Morning Mass: Wednesday & Friday at 10.30am
Legion of Mary Tues 7.30pm / Exposition of Blessed Sacrament on Wed 11am-6pm
St. Joseph the Worker Church - Moyglass
Sat 17th Aug at 8.00pm: Kathleen Gleeson, School Rd, Moyglass & Her Parents
Jimmy & Mai Boland, Rathduff.
Reader: Elaine Harrington / Eucharistic Minister: Jim O’ Meara.
Sun 18th Aug at 10.00am: Laura Considine, Waterford / Patrick & Bridget Grant, Grangebarry
Michael & Josephine Teehan, Moyglass & her Son in Law
Peter Mc Cullagh, died recently in New York.
Reader: Richard Quirke / Eucharistic Minister: Jim O’ Meara
Sat 24th Aug at 8.00pm: Birthday Remembrance Mass for Diarmuid O Rahilly.
Reader: Anne Lacy / Eucharistic Minister: Margaret Ryan
Sun 25th Aug at 10.00am: Reader: Barry O’ Reilly / Eucharistic Minister: Bridget Sheehan
Masses for the Coming Week: Tuesday Morning at 9.30am & Thursday Morning at 10.00am /
Adoration on Thursday usual Times
Fr. Jimmy 086-8184787 email:[email protected]
www.killenaule.net email:[email protected] Facebook page: killenaulenet
Best of Luck to Tipperary Hurlers in the All Ireland on Sunday. Best Wishes to John O’ Dwyer and the extended Panel of
Cillian O’ Dwyer & Joe O Dwyer
Parish Journal Anyone with articles, photos etc.. for this year’s Parish Journal, please drop same to Sean Watts, Killenaule.
Donations of Flowers for August
Phyllis O’ Connell & Angela O’ Sullivan.
Pacemakers / Walkers Every Wednesday Evening at 7.30pm. Walks 5-7K If you want to be part of a Whatsapp Group please contact Mary Maher on 087-2038951
One to One Computer Training - Slieveardagh Centre The One to One Computer Training will cease for the month of August. It will resume in September. To book a place please call 052-9156165.
1. The commitment of Jesus to his mission is shown in his desire to undergo the baptism that awaits him. Have there been times when there was something you greatly hoped for, even though you knew there would be a baptism of fire along the way? What was it like for you to undergo such a baptism of fire and then arrive at what you desired?
2. Jesus recognized that the message he proclaimed would meet with a mixed reception. This did not hold him back from proclaiming the Reign of God. When have you seen this kind of courage in yourself, or in others?
3. Jesus challenged those listening to him to commit themselves to discipleship, despite opposition from those close to them, even family members. When have you found that being true to yourself and to your beliefs required such courage? What was it like for you when you were able to follow that courageous road?
Reflection Today’s Gospel does not sit comfortably with our image of Jesus as a prince of peace. It has verses like these that the crusader and conquistadores used to justify violence against non-Christians. The Bible (like the Quaran) is liable to misinterpretation when a few verses are taken out of context. Luke’s Gospel was composed in the 80’s AD, when Christians were experiencing persecutions by the Jewish and Roman authorities. Families were divided. Some were converting to Christianity while others were not. Jesus identified himself with the prophets of the Old Testament who had experienced harassment for remaining true to God’s word. In the time of Jeremiah, the Kingdom of Judah was on the brink of collapse because it had not remained faithful to the Covenant. King Zedekiah felt threatened by the prophet and had him thrown into a muddy well. But such was Jeremiah’s conviction, that he persevered with his message, even when, in the summer of 587BC, Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians. Defending the Gospel is especially challenging in times of cultural upheaval. Such is the case in Ireland today, where the Church’s magisterium to a muddy well. As in the First Century, socio-religious tensions are most keenly felt within the home. None of us enjoy discord, but it often yields positive results. The Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that ‘life is born in the spark of opposites’. Arguably, we can fulfil our prophetic calling only from the margins of society. As Christians, we try to preach the Gospel with both clarity and charity. Pope Francis is gracious to the world leaders he meets, even though he does not share their philosophy. He sees quiet perseverance, patience and meekness as signs of the ‘solid grounding in the God who loves us … (that) prevents us from being carried away by the violence that is so much part of life today’. (Gaudete et Exsultate 112, 116) We can remain true to the Way, while being tactful and generous.
The Deep End - Three against two and two against three Sadly, many people are no strangers to family feuds. In past generations, things like land and inheritance were major causes of family disagreements, causing parents to fall out with sons or daughters, or siblings to stop speaking for years. We may have heard other stories from our own families - secrets that were not talked about, relatives who were shunned for ‘shaming’ the family. These attitudes are dying away, and that is good. We are less concerned with keeping up appearances, and more focused on ensuring children feel loved and supported. Yet, there will always be conflicts in family life. Differences of opinion can arise over beliefs or choices, sometimes causing immense hurt on both sides. Often these disagreements are between generations. Parents who have raised their children in the faith can feel hurt when a son or daughter drifts away, or decides not to pass on the faith to their own children. Grandparents often carry this burden too. Some conflict is unavoidable as we navigate these situations but we have a choice - do we allow anger and hurt to shape our interactions with loved ones, or do we listen with respect and try to understand and find com-mon ground? Perhaps these inevitable conflicts are what Jesus refers to in today’s Gospel - father divided against son, mother against daughter. It’s a surprising statement given his usual focus on peace. The then, following Jesus is not a smooth path. Peace can be hard-won, particularly in families where there are so many different personalities and opinions. Let us pray for wisdom and patience to navigate the tougher times.
Intercom 2019.
Slieveardagh Centre Will reopen on Tuesday 20th August at 9.00am
