Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

May we love one another.
What does 'love one another' mean in your life right now?

Take time to wonder at the beauty of a baby or small child.
Could you babysit for someone this week?

“Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”

Sunday, 20th September 2009

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Wisdom 2: 12. 17-20
The godless plot to do away with the just one, because his blameless life is a reproach to them.

Second Reading James 3: 16 – 4: 3
Jealousy, ambition and self-seeking lead to disharmony and fighting. Gentleness, reasonableness and mercy lead to peace.

Gospel Mark 9: 30-37
Jesus tells his apostles he will suffer bitter humiliation and death, and says true greatness shows itself in service towards the weaker members of the community.

Mass Intentions for the coming week 20th - 27th Sept

St Patrick’s, Ballybay.

Sat 19 8pm Vigil Vincent & Mary Flaherty, Main St., Joseph & Brigid
Flaherty and Lizzy & James Ward.
Kathleen McEntee, Main St., and deceased Linden family.
Aine and Terry McQuillan, Main St.

Sun 20 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.
Mon 21 8pm Mass.

Sat 26 No 10am Mass.
8pm Vigil Tommy Mohen, Lr. Main St.
Joe & Ellen Fallon, Carnaveigh, Latton.
Raymond and Bernard Linden, Church St.
Michael and Kathleen Gilmour, O’Duffy Tce.

Sun 27 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.

Our Lady of the Rosary, Tullycorbet

Sun 20 9.30am Mass.

Sun 27 9.30am Mass.

Our Lady of Knock, Ballintra

Sun 20 11am Mass

Sun 27 11am James & Margaret Corrigan, Terrygreehan.

Altar Servers for the coming week

St. Patrick’s

Sat/Sun Sep 19/20 - Vigil Group 1 - 12.15pm Group 2

Sat/Sun Sep 20/27 - Vigil Group 3 - 12.15pm Group 4

Tullycorbet

Sun Sep 20 - 9.30am Group 1

Sun Sep 27 - 9.30am Group 2

Ballintra

Sun Sep 20 - 11.00am Group A

Sun Sep 27 - 11.00am Group B

Parish and community notices

NEW HEART NEW SPIRIT - Registration for this adult faith programme beginning Tuesday 22nd Sept in Smithboro is still open: No course work required. Return the form by post or ring directly to 042 9741032. Why let this opportunity for a fresh look at the faith that guides your life slip by?

Parish Dance

Friday 16th October in Ballybay Pearse Bros Centre.

Ticket sellers will be calling with you. Please support in aid of Lourdes Invalid Fund.

Finance Committee: - Meeting Wed. 23rd Sept. 8.30pm.

Pilates

Starting 24th Sept for six weeks in Cuan Mhuire on

Thursday mornings 10 – 11am. To book – Tel; 086 3204848.

Ballybay Cailini: Yoga Classes

Starting Wednesday 23rd September in Birch Court 8 – 9pm.

Bring your own mat. €50. for 6 nights. Everyone welcome.

Set Dancing

Classes for children will commence in Tullycorbet Community Centre on

Monday 21st Sept. 7.30 – 8.30pm. Parents or adults are welcome.

Irish Heart Week

Start a 4 week Walking Challenge for Irish Heart Week, 21st – 27th Sept.

Contact Monaghan Leisure Complex for further details. 047 81734.

Sr. Perpetua and Spiritual Direction

Do you sometimes feel the need: To slow down and explore the notion that life is offering “something more”:
To talk about what and how prayer is for you: To have someone there for you as you reflect on the ways God is “nudging” you to become the person God always intended you to be. Sr. Perpetua is trained in Spiritual direction / accompaniment. She supports and companions you as you explore your relationship with God, yourself and others. You can ring Perpetua at 087-1338158 or 049 5552151.

Veritas Bookshop and Art Gallery Sale

All items are reduced by between 20% and 75% including statues, religious goods, cards books, art and giftware. Sale ends Saturday 26th Sept. – Veritas, Park St. Monaghan. 047 84077. Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm.

Social Ten Pin Bowling

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11am to 3pm from September 29th at Blayney Bowl. Only €3 per game with Tea and coffee served. Beginners and all ages welcome. For more information Tel: 9749955.

Action Breast Cancer ‘Pink Ribbon Day’ Fundraising Day to be held in Ballybay on Fri 25th Sept. Church Gate Collection in Ballintra and Tullycorbet on Sunday 27th September.