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First Sunday in Lent – Sunday, 21st February 2010
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

Jesus was led by the spirit through the wilderness and was tempted there by the devil for forty days.” As we begin Lent, we are put in touch with the basic temptations of human life that can lead us to disaster. The first of these is pride. This does not mean thinking well of ourselves but rather thinking of ourselves as the only and most important thing in our lives. During this time we are invited to sort out our priorities once again. The second temptation is to power that makes us want to prove that we are better than others. The only power we should exercise as followers of Christ is the power of love through which we forget ourselves, die to ourselves so that others may have life. And Lent is also a time to change our ways of life that are not in accordance with God’s ways as the third temptation is presumption. God does respect our choices and rewards and punishes us accordingly.


The temptation of Jesus.

Victory by means of prayer and the bible. - Luke 4, 1-13

 

 

Sunday, 21st February 2010

1st Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Deuteronomy 26: 4-10
The Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, our toil and our oppression.

Second Reading: Romans 10: 8-13
If your lips confess that Jesus is Lord and if you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved.

Gospel: Luke 4: 1-13
You must worship the Lord your God, and serve God alone.

 

 

 

Mass Intentions for the coming week 21st February 2010.

 

St Patrick’s, Ballybay.

Sat 20 7pm Vigil Sean & Mary McGrath, St. Patrick’s St. & Thomas &
Susan McGrath, Barrack St.
Peter Duffy, Loch Mór Ave.
Noel & Rose Carragher, Augherlane.

Sun 21 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.

Mon 22 8pm John & Annie McBride, Loch Mór Ave.

Sat.27. 10.00am M.M.M.Freddie McGuckian, Ballybay.

Sat 27 7pm Vigil Tommy & Claire Wylie, Keenaughbane & decd family.
Rose & John Connolly, Drumgrole & decd family.
Patsy & Kathleen McDonnell, Aughnaclea, and Carmel.

Sun 28 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.



Our Lady of the Rosary, Tullycorbet

Sun 21 9.30am Grainne Brennan & decd.pareants Owen & Rosaleen
Derryhalla.

Sun 28 9.30am Noreen Duffy, Shanmullagh, also Susan, Francis &
Edward Duffy. Kathleen Duffy,Cordoolagh.


Our Lady of Knock, Ballintra

Sun 21 11am Mass

Sun 28 11am James & Minnie Shannon, Drumguilla.

Altar Servers for the coming week

St. Patrick’s

Sat/Sun Feb 20/21 Vigil Group 2 - 12.15pm Group 3

Sat/Sun Feb 27/28 Vigil Group 1 - 12.15pm Group 2

Tullycorbet

Sun Feb 21 9.30am Group A

Sun Feb 28 9.30am Group B

Ballintra

Sun Feb 21 - 11.00am Group A

Sun Feb 28 - 11.00am Group B

 

A Reflection on Lent…….What to give up

Give up complaining…. Focus on Gratitude.

Give up gossiping… Be a good listener

Give up jealousy…Pray for Trust

Give up pessimism…God is with you

Give up harsh judgments…Think kindly thoughts

Give up discouragement…Be filled with Hope

Give up bitterness … Turn to Forgiveness.

Give up negativism…Focus on being positive

Give up anger…. Be more patient

Give up worry… Trust God to guide you

Give up pettiness… Focus on being open-minded

Give up “I can`t do” ----Focus on my talents

 

 

 

Parish and community notices

 

Deceased

Please pray for Sr. Brendan, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

who died during the week.

 

Choir Practice:

Mon 22 8.30pm in Confraternity Rooms.

All singers welcome.

 

 

 

Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage 2010

with Clogher don Oige. Brochures available on bookrack in porch.

Closing date 12th March

 

 

 

To Haiti thro Trócaire:

Further €2720 came in during the week.

Total Chq. €6940 forwarded to Trocaire. Thanks for your generosity.

 

 

Tullycorbet Community Centre: Digital Photography

for beginners 4 weeks: commencing Wed, 3 March, 8 - 10 p.m. Book thro Pauline on 086 0702129. Cookery Demonstration by Frank Moynihan Mon 29 March 8 p.m. Tickets €10 from any Committee member or tel Kathleen 086 8745749 or Dympna 086 3718960. Tullycorbet/Carrickmacross CCE CD Launch - Sat 27 Feb 8 p.m. in Glencarn Hotel. Everyone welcome

 

 

 

Senior Challenge Match Monaghan v Dublin

to open the new football pitch at Inver College, Carrickmacross: this Sun 21 Feb at 3pm.

Patrons come early!

 

 

 

Engaged Encounter

is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeking to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. The next weekend is on 20- 21t March 2010 in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Booking essential before 8th Mar. Tel 048 7930 0340 or visit www.marriageencounter.ie.

 

 

 

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association:

For Gold or Silver pins or to join the PTAA contact Mary Alice Markey or Benny Smyth.

 

 

 

Fetec Level 6 Module

Supervision in Childcare

Tuesdays 16th March to 8th June 7-10pm. For details contact MCCC at 047 72896.


 

 

PARISH OF TULLYCORBET (BALLYBAY) : St. Patrick’s, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Tel/Fax 042-9741032