MASS INTENTIONS Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne

Sat. 12th July 6.00pm Av. Patsy & Mary Kearns

Sun 13th July 9.00am Av. Patrick, Ann & John Joyce, Finn Jordan & Rita Waters

Sun 13th July 11.00am Months Memory Nora Loftus

Sun 13th July 12.30pm Av. John & Ellen Collins

Mon 14th July 10.00am

Av. Joan Inglis Browne

Tues 15th July

10.00am Special Intention *

Wed .16th July

10.00am Av. Tom Flynn

Thurs 17th July

10.00am

Remem. Nancy O’Toole & Michael McEvoy

Fri 18th July

10.00am

Remem. Helen Maguire

Sat 19th July

10.00am

Av. Shane Hanley

Sat 19th July 6.00pm Av. Ann & Billy Garland

Sun 20th July 9.00am Av. John & Harry Morris

Sun 20th July 11.00am Months Memory Anthony Holmes

Sun 20th July 12.30pm Av. Sheila Kiernan

Sun. 13th July 10.00am Deceased members of the McLoughlin & Tierney families

Sun. 20th July 10.00am Av. Tom & Agnes Potter & Tom Reilly

Ashbourne

Donaghmore

Parish BULLETIN

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Printed 11/07/2014

Priests of the Parish Fr. Derek Darby P.P. - 8350547

Fr. Michael Hinds C.C.– 8350406 Priest on Duty Fr. Michael 087 3940186

Parish Office Opening Hours 9.30-12.00 Noon—Mon-Fri

Sat. 10.30—12 Noon Tel: 01 –8353149

St. Patrick’s Church, Donaghmore

Ashbourne:

1st & 2nd Sunday of the month 1.30pm. 3rd Saturday of the month at 4.00pm.

Donaghmore: Sunday 31st Aug., 2014 after 10am Mass.

Pre-Baptism Meeting Next talk will take place on Monday 14th July, 2014. in the Parish Office, Church Grounds at 8.00 p.m.

Baptism Registration Forms are available on the Parish Website.

Sacraments and Devotions

Morning Masses: Mon.-Sat. 10.00 a.m. Ashbourne

Holy Hour: Tues. 10.30a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Thurs. 8-9 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday after 10 a.m. Mass Before Vigil Mass Sat. Eve.

Rosary: Ashbourne Church Mon-Fri. 9.30am Mon-Fri. after 10am Mass Mon.-Fri. 7.30 p.m.

A Prayer for Those who have Entered Eternal Rest:

Declan Kelly, Greenogue; Ronnie Newman, Tara Lawns; Sarah Hogarty, Bourne Ave;

Bill Beesley, father of Susan O’Scanaill, Garristown; Anthony Holmes whose anniversary occurs at this time.

May they rest in the peace of the Risen Christ. Amen

Published and launched by Veritas, the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults explains the doctrine of the Church in a structured and user-friendly style. It links itself to the reader by revealing the life and ministries of well-known Irish figures of faith from Saint Augustine, Nano Nagle, Edmund Rice and Saint John XXIII, amongst others. Their stories in the Catechism show how the teachings of the Church were put into action in their respective lives. Further details on the Catechism available on www.ashbourneparish.ie. Congratulations to Brendan O’ Reilly, Ashbourne, who was instrumental in it’s collation and publication. Copies can be purchased directly from Veritas, or ordered through the Parish Office.

Collections

Ashbourne Plate €1,195; Donaghmore Plate €235; Parish Fund €2,341 Míle Buíochas

We thank all who contribute and all who pay by Standing Order.

World Youth Day 2016 Two years to go! Last summer at the end of World Youth Day in Brazil Pope Francis announced Krakow as host city for the next World Youth Day 2016. We invite young people (age 18-35) to consider being part of Krakow’16. See www.dioceseofmeath.ie/youth to find out more.

NEW COLLECTORS

Complying with ‘The Charities Act 2009’ will necessitate some minor changes to some parish practices and procedures and we ask for your patience in making the transition. In order to ensure best practice in line with legislation, we urgently require the assistance of additional volunteers to assist with the Offertory Collection during Mass. It will not involve additional time other than attendance at the Mass you regularly attend.

If able to assist, please contact Fr. Derek or Fr. Michael.

We thank all who contributed to last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection which amounted to €1,543.

Parish Notices

BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Drop-in Centre on 3rd Tues. of each month 8-9 p.m. and 3rd Wed. of each month by appointment. Tel. 087 2715222.

MEDITATION will resume in September in the Parish Office building.

SUMMER ROSARY CRUSADE on Wed. 16th July 8 p.m. at Rath Lodge .- All welcome.

MATT TALBOT PILGRIMAGE, Knock, Co. Mayo Sunday 20th July. Contact Tony Malone 01 8352954 or 087 9526337.

THE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP will meet in The Venue, Ratoath, on Wednesday 16th July at 8 p.m. Carers and families of those suffering from dementia welcome.

REGIONAL LATERLIFE NETWORK event for people 55+ on 17th July in The Pillo Hotel 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Booking essential - contact Kay from Meath Partnership on 046 9280790 Ext. 206.

We extend a warm welcome to the following children who were baptised recently: Sophie McGauley, Tudor Close Savva Dimitrijevs, Rath Lodge Khloe Halpin, Millbourne Crescent Sadie Woods, The Crescent Katelyn O’Brien, The Briars Freya Davy, Brindley Park Green Nevaen O’Driscoll Cluskey, Killegland Cres. Lynn Byrne, Kilcock Hannah Crowe, Millbourne Crescent Emilio Frasca, Main Street Zoe Dexter, Maple Drive Ruby Kinsella, Churchfields Rhys Campbell, Rath Lodge Ella Glynn, Rath Lodge Thomas O’Toole, Navan Anthony Devine, Alderbrook Glen Moya Dillon, Johnswood Drive Noah Martin, Baldara Court Haiden Moody, Regents Hall Kate Moriarty, Brindley Park Sq Darryl Gaffney, Milltown Estate Sam O’Connell, Donaghmore Pelayo Fitzpatrick-Fernandez, Churchfields Hannah Gannon, Johnswood Court Alara Ergen, Rath Lodge Chloe McHugh O’Connor, Slane Aaron Flynn, Deerpark Alejandro Ruiz, Brindley Park Rd. Helie Murray, Ratoath Caoimhe Durkan, The Briars

We wish God’s Blessing on the newly

baptised and on their families.

Ashbourne-Donaghmore Parish Launches New Parish Logo

The new design encompasses the two faith-communities which historical make up Ashbourne-Donaghmore Parish.

The green segment (top left) of the new logo symbolises the Church of St. Patrick, Donaghmore. The three white receding stripes are a contemporary representation of the Holy Trinity, a symbol which embodied the mission and teaching of St. Patrick. The cross represents the faith we celebrate, the symbol of sacrifice, love, mercy and hope. The figure reaching out to the cross symbolises our community committed to faith, worship, hope and joy.

The blue segment (bottom right) of the logo represents the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne. The gold eight pointed star, symbolizes the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ and the Church.

The orange flame-like segment symbolises the Holy Spirit continually at work in our parish, but always uniting our parish in prayer and guiding us in the way we respond to the signs of the times by the light of the gospel.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Sept 12 – 17 2015

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Sept 12-17, led by Bishop Smith. The fare is €709 for full board and inclusive of insurance and travel taxes. To book contact: Pilgrimages Abroad Ltd, tel 01-6359300.

Young people (18-35yrs) interested in travelling to Lourdes to find out more about this famous Shrine or who may wish to assist in the care of pilgrims who are sick or infirm, or who may be looking for prayer space in busy lives, please contact: fionamccabe21@gmail.com Cost €350.

The Pope in your pocket: new 2.0 app launched

Pope app 2.0 was released this week in iTunes and Google Play stores. Available in five languages, the Pope App 2.0 is free and can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices. Powered by News.va, it features access to all of Pope Francis’ official speeches, galleries with the latest images and videos, access to his calendar, and links to Vatican Radio. The app let’s you see key areas of the Vatican through webcams distributed throughout St. Pater’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica.