St. John's Parish Newsletter
First Sunday of Advent
The powers of heaven will be shaken
Today begins our preparation for Christmas – a time for family, children, peace goodwill. Why does the Gospel speak of the heavens shaking and people dying of fear? Christmas shows that there is more to life than what we see around us. The Word of God became a member of our human family. He suffered and died for us; he promised his followers a life beyond suffering and death. So the meaning of everything has changed. The deepest pain – bereavement, brokenness, betrayal, – can share his victory on Calvary. The most generous love, the greatest achievements, the most profound thoughts will expand and blossom in the warmth of God’s Love revealed in the Infant of Bethlehem.
Maintenance Collection
The monthly maintenance and heating collection will take place next week-end the 6th & 7th of November and we thank you for all your generous support.
Redemptorist Poor Campaign
There will be a 45 card drive held in St. Joseph’ Hall. O’Connell Street on Sunday the 29th of November at 8.30pm. Tables are 3 x 2 and admission is €5. The f the card game is to raise money to purchase food for Christmas. There will be spot prizes gallore. Please support this worthy cause and bring a friend.
Parish Lotto
The results of last weeks - the 21st of November lotto draw were 3, 20, 28 & 32. There was no winner - the Lucky Dip winners are 1. Vera Barry. 2. Terry Nolan. 3. Jenny Sheehan. 4. Finucane. Next weeks jackpot will be €11,250 & will take place on Saturday the 28th. We thank you for your support.
Carmelite Life
We invite single women between 22 and 40 years of age to experience our Carmelite Life on the weekend of December the 4th to the 6th. Further information is available on request. Please contact Sr. Teresa, Carmelite Monastery, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Email: teresatallow@eircom.net website: www.carmelitetallow.org
Dear Parishioners
If you have a family member in hospital or in a nursing home and they would like a visit from one of the priest’s of St. John’s parish then please contact the Sacristan or the Parish Office on 414624.
Recent Deaths
Our prayers are asked this week for John McNamara late of Kilmurray Ave. We extend our sympathy to his family, relatives & friends.
Trocaire’s Advent Message
During Advent as we prepare for the birth of Jesus, it is a time to reflect on the compassion Christ showed for the most vulnerable and marginalised people in society, during his own time on earth. At Christmas, for the past ten years Trocaire has asked parishes to remember the world’s poorest people and thanks to the generosity of communities around the country the lives of over 1 million people have been transformed. This Christmas Trocaire is appealing for us to remember the world’s poorest people in whatever way we can www.trocaire.org/globalgift
Gift Shop
A large selection of Christmas stock is now available in the Gift Shop including Christmas Candles & Cribs etc. The 2010 St. Anthony Calender is also available.
Eucharistic Ministers
There will be a meeting for Ministers of the Eucharist next Friday the 4th of December at 7pm in the parish centre.
Readers of the Word
There will be a meeting for the Readers of the Word on Friday the 9th of December at 7pm in the parish centre.
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration takes place from 9am to 10am from Monday to Friday concluding with Morning Prayer at 9.45am. Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 10.30am to 5.45pm in the room under the tower. We would like to welcome anyone who wishes to come along especially from 2pm to 5pm when there is a lull in people attending. If you can manage to spend half an hour with the Blessed Sacrament at these times. A visit to the Blessed Sacrament is ‘a proof of gratitude, an expression of love’. Many thanks to all who have been attending.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 28th 10am Patrick Collopy - Birth Remb, Gerard O’Grady AV 6.30pm Delia Murphy, Rose Manley, Mary Kearsley, Deceased Patrons of Limerick Greyhound Track Sunday 29th 8am , 10.30am Nellie Harris 12noon John Morris, Nan Reeves 7pm Eileen Conway, Ford Family, Anne O’Driscoll, Deceased Members of St. John’s Brass & Reed Band
Monday 30th 10am Purgatorial
5.45pm Baby Sean Bailey AV
Tuesday 1st 10am ,
5.45pm Julie Griffin, Millie Daly AV
Wednesday 2nd 10am William Cauley
5.45pm Michael Russell
Thursday 3rd 10am ,
5.45pm Christy Lillis
Friday 4th 10am Christopher Griffin
5.45pm Deirdre Griffin, Pat Power
Saturday 5th 10am Christy Lillis
6.30pm Paddy Ryan, Margaret & Bill Reidy, Eddie Reidy - Month’s Mind, Claire & Vincent Madden
Sunday 6th 8am Ursula & Tim Moran
10.30am Teresa Ryan
12noon Jim Culhane, Buckley Family
7pm Joe Kelly, Patrick Flynn, Patrick Doran AV, Martin Wallace - Month’s Mind
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