Reflection

Today pollution is a big issue, and rightly so. People want clean water, clean air, and so on. But the most dangerous pollution of all is evil. So what must we do? We must purify the source; the heart is the source. It is the wellspring from which all our thoughts, words and deeds flow. Lord, cleanse our hearts with your grace so that all our thoughts, words and deeds may be like water flowing from a pure spring.

Readings forSunday 9 September

1stReading Isaiah 35:4-7

2ndReading James2:1-5 Psalm145

Gospel 7:31-37

ST. CLARE’S ADORATION CHAPEL

ADORATIONDaily from 11am to Midnight

Sunday 2nd September

BENEDICTIONat 7.30pm

DAY OF PRAYER 11am - midnight for vocations to the priesthood and religious life

ST. Aidan’s church, Butlersbridge

ADORATION Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm

ST. BRIGID’S church, KILLYGARRY

ROSARYThursdays at 8.30pm

Sacrament of Penance

Cathedral Thurs1.30pm – 2pm

Sat 3pm – 4pm and 7pm – 7.30pm

Killygarry: Friday after 7.30pm Mass

Baptism Preparation Classes

Parents wishing to have their child baptised are asked to attend a Baptismal Class in preparation for the baptism of their child. These classes take place at 8pm in the Cathedral Conference Room on the 1st 3rd Thurs of each month led by the Parish Baptismal Team. Booking at the Presbytery 049-4331404 between 9.30am - 4pm Monday – Friday

Baptism

Baptism takes place at 5pm on Saturdays and 12.30pm on Sundays in our parish. Obligatory preparation. (see above). We welcome into the Christian Community Adam Gunn, Matheo O’Regan-Farineauwho were baptised recently.

Towards Healing

Counselling and Support for survivors of Abuse

Phone: 1800 303416

email:

website:

Ministries for September

Altar Societies

Butlersbridge: Mary Tierney, Frances Emmo

Killygarry: Maura Soden, Ann McCabe

Readers

Cathedral:7.30pm – Nigel Bereford 10am – Teresa McCarren

11.30am – Helen Veale

St. Clare’s: Geraldine DonohoeKillygarry: Aideen Maguire

Butlersbridge:Christine Shannon

Offertory Collectors

Cathedral 7.30pm – Niall Sheridan, Noel Teahan

Liam Henry, Ann Smyth, Philip Smyth, Maura Keavney

11.30am – Greg Sheridan, Mel G. Doherty, Marice Binchy

Gerry Mulligan, Ann Lee, Ann Fallon

Butlersbridge 8.30am – Helen Flynn, Patrick Flynn

10.30am – Michael Leddy, Carol Browne

Cathedral Ushers

7.30pm – Anselm Lovett, Malachy Byrne

11.30am – Felix Gormley, Pat Lynch

Meditation Group

The group meets on 12thSeptember and each Wednesday at 8pm in the Conference Room at the back of the Cathedral. Call Breege at 086 8195074 for more information or visit the website Newcomers always welcome.

Religious Education & Theology

Courses inreligious education and theology studies open to teachers, parents, sacrament preparation teams and those who are interested in these areas are being run in St. Angela's Clg. Sligo. Info from0719195550 or email:

Rainbows

If there has been a significant loss in the family in the past twelve months due to death, separation or divorce, your child may be affected by it. Rainbows can help. The programme starts in St. Felim’s N.S. Farnham Ston 11thSept. To book a place for your child phone the Family Resource Centre 049 4371363

Croi Nua

Are you looking for a way to enrich your spirituality and deepen your faith? This Programme consists of a series of 8 small group gatherings based on reflective reading, group sharing and prayer rituals. It is a faith sharing programme designed for groups of 10 max, coming together in welcoming hospitable settings such as homes, community centres, retreat centres, etc. If you are interested please give contact details to the Presbytery, phone 049 4331404.

New ParishPastoral Council

A new Parish Pastoral Council will take effect at the end of September 2012. Voting for parishioners by parishioners to this Council will take place at all Masses on the weekend of 15th / 16th September. We would appreciate if all parishioners would vote in this important election. An explanatory letter for you to take home is available in all churches this weekend.

PRIEST ON DUTY - Presbytery - 049 4331404

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