We celebrate Christ who came to sow the seed
of God's word in the world, and we rejoice with
him as we see around us the first-fruits of the Spirit.
| 15th Sunday of the Year 10th July |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass - Eddie Kiely (RIP) Sung Mass of Requiem - Victims of Violence Holy Baptisim Mass - Jim Duffy (RIP) |
| MONDAY 11th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Vera Rozario (Thanksgiving) Monday Club - Church Hall |
| TUESDAY 12th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Trudi Green (RIP) Deanery Clergy Meeting |
| WEDNESDAY 13th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Eugene Doherty (RIP - 2nd Anniv.) |
| THURSDAY 14th July |
10.00 am |
Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall Reception and Vigil - Stephen Maguire (RIP) |
| FRIDAY 15th July |
10.00 am |
Funeral Mass - Stephen Maguire (RIP) |
| SATURDAY 16th July |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaners Morning Prayer Mass - Anne Moran (In Sickness) Holy Hour 1st Mass of Sunday with Children's Liturgy |
My Dear Friends,
We have just come to the end of a very difficult and emotional week. All of us, to a greater or lesser degree have been affected by the horror that has taken place. We have been concerned for the safety of our children, our families and our friends and that is only right. But as followers of the Risen Christ we must also ask ourselves, how do we go forward, how can we show that darkness and evil can never triumph?
Each Sunday we gather together for Mass and every Mass is a celebration of the "Day of Resurrection", for we are an "Easter People" and "Alleluia" is our song.
But we do not go forward pretending that nothing has happened! For the reality of the cry "alleluia" is that it cannot be proclaimed unless we are aware of the sacrifice that went before it on Good Friday; there can be no resurrection without a crucifixion.
So firstly our hearts and prayers go out to those who have died - to those who have lost loved ones - to those who lie in hospital injured as a result of man's continuing inhumanity, and we also pray for ourselves; that in a society that is all too often darkened by the reality of sin, we may always be a source of Christ's "Paschal Light".
Let us remember that Jesus says to us: "Do not be afraid." So we must go forward in the knowledge that we are to be His light in the world. In the face of evil and violence, of hatred and murder we must be as St. Paul says -
ST SWITHUN WELLS SCHOOL
Primary Admissions Applications for admission to St Swithun Wells school for pupils born between 1/9/2001 and 31/8/2002 may now be submitted. Interested families are required to collect the relevant forms from the school. The closing date will be 30/9/2005. Parents will be informed of the outcomes on 27/1/2006
SEA SUNDAY - 1OTH JULYToday is Sea Sunday, the weekend when we reach out to help and support the ministry of the Apostleship of the Sea. AOS reaches out to1 million international seafarers who visit our country each year, 60% of whom are Catholics. Please use the donation envelopes provided and return them to the Presbytery or at Mass.