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22nd. Sunday in Ordinary Time 3rd. September 2017. (A) Vol.15 No. 1. www.stbernadettesparish.org e-mail: info@stbernadettesparish.org

Fr. Paul Armstrong P.P. 28 Willowbank Park. Tel. 9079 3023

First Reading (Jeremiah 20:7-9) The prophet Jeremiah has been called to speak God’s

message into a culture that is hostile and largely unresponsive. Being a prophet is costly.

He is tempted to choose an easier path. He even accuses God of seducing him into accepting

a call that has brought him only ‘derision and reproach’ (vv. 7-8). Yet because of the divine

spark within him he will not yield to the temptation.

Second Reading (Romans 12:1-2) St. Paul appeals to Roman Christians to remember ‘the

mercies of God’ (what God has done in Christ) and to worship God by offering their bodies

‘as a living sacrifice’. He reminds them that their behaviour as Christians must be different

from that seen in the world around them. How they live their lives will determine their

ongoing discovery of God’s will for them.

Gospel Reading (Matthew 16:21–27) A typical Matthean pattern is notable in today’s

gospel: teaching follows incident or event. The incident here is Peter’s misunderstanding of

the first prediction by Jesus of his forthcoming passion, death and resurrection (v. 21).

Peter remonstrates with Jesus: ‘Lord, this must not happen to you’. But Jesus sees things

differently. He must follow the path of suffering marked out by God. Peter’s well-meant

remark is not a help but a hindrance – a stumbling block, in fact. After this comes a

teaching - applicable to all who follow Jesus. The journey will demand self-sacrificing love.

Discipleship is costly. There is no easy route. The disciple will follow the Master.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Orla

Sheridan R.I.P., of Rosetta Road East, whose

funeral took place on Friday, for Margaret Woods

R.I.P., the sister of a Parishioner, whose funeral

took place in Loughinisland on Tuesday, and for

Nora McConville R.I.P., a former Parishioner,

whose funeral took place in Drumbo on Tuesday.

Anniversaries Lawrence R. Beirne, Thomas Flanagan,

Betty Smith, Joseph Woods, Ben Small,

Anne McGlone, Babs Cashman, Annie Ellen Ryan,

Sarah McGowan, Margaret McKenna.

Sr. Christopher, Edward O’Hara, Lily Bogues,

Jane & James Flynn, Alice Gallery, Mariea Coyle,

Mary McDonald, Peg Murtagh, Ellen Rennick,

Arthur Woods, Sean McLoughlin, Rose Mullan.

May the Lord grant them eternal rest.

Our Faithful DepartedOur Faithful DepartedOur Faithful Departed

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration

Mass TimesMass TimesMass Times

Children’s LiturgyChildren’s LiturgyChildren’s Liturgy

Mass Times

Sunday

10a.m. with the

Adult Choir.

12p.m. Children’s

Liturgy for P2 -

P5.

Weekdays

9.30a.m. except

on Tuesday.

Tuesday

7.30p.m. (with

Novena to Our

Mother of

Perpetual Help)

Saturday

6.00p.m. Vigil

Mass with the

Folk Choir every

second Week.

Holy Days of

Obligation

10a.m.

Other Mass times

may vary and will

be published in

the Parish

Bulletin and on

the church notice

boards, and

Parish website.

Confessions

Saturday

6.45p.m. after the

Vigil Mass.

Eucharistic

Adoration

Tuesday from

8a.m. to 7.15p.m.

Baptisms

On the first

Sunday of each

month. By

appointment only

four weeks in

advance.

Notices for the

Parish Bulletin

should be sent by

e-mail only to:

info@stbernadett

esparish.org

“Praise God in difficult moments. Seek God in quiet moments.” Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

resumes on Tuesday in the Lourdes Chapel from

8a.m. until 7.15p.m. We welcome back the regular

team of people who give one hour of their time each

Tuesday to attend but new adorers are also needed

to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is not left

unattended. Why not drop in for a few minutes of

quiet reflection, away from the rush and strain of daily life,

and simply say a silent prayer? Or just sit and

reflect in the presence of the Lord? Pray for those

who are in the greatest need of your prayers at this

time in their lives. “Will you give a little of your time to be in the very presence of Our Lord?”

The normal Mass schedule resumes

this week. Mass will be celebrated at

9.30a.m. each morning except on

Tuesday. Mass on Tuesdays will be at

7.30p.m. with prayers to Our Lady of

Perpetual Help.

The church will be open for private

prayer each weekday until 6p.m.

(Tuesdays until after the 7.30p.m.

Mass).

Golden JubileeGolden JubileeGolden Jubilee

The 50th. Anniversary of the opening

of St. Bernadette’s Church takes place

in October. On Sunday 29th. October

at 3p.m., Bishop Anthony Farquhar

will preside at a special Mass of

Celebration. All Parishioners, former

Parishioners, and friends are most

welcome to attend. Our Parish choirs

will accompany the liturgy. It is hoped

that some of the priests who worked

here over the years will also attend.

Work is well under way to produce a

commemorative booklet for this great

occasion. Please make a note in your

diary to attend!

The Children’s Liturgy will resume

next Sunday at the 12p.m. Mass. The

Children’s Liturgy Team use story-

telling and art to help the children

understand the meaning of the

Sunday gospel.

Last week’s collection amounted to £1,789. Sincere

thanks for your generosity.

The monthly collection for the Support of the Priests

will be held this weekend.

Team 1 will help with the collection this week.

Have you recently moved into St. Bernadette’s Parish? You

can assist the Parish considerably by using Parish Offertory

Envelopes. Just leave your name and contact details in the

Sacristy after Mass.

Parish CollectionsParish CollectionsParish Collections

Retirement Association Retirement Association Retirement Association

Ministers of the EucharistMinisters of the EucharistMinisters of the Eucharist

Group Leader for September - Jim McGettrick.

Ministers of the WordMinisters of the WordMinisters of the Word

500 Club500 Club500 Club Week 50: Congratulations to the lucky winners in the

Weekly Draw: Marie Moriarty & Cormac Lavelle.

Each winner receives £50.

Parish Centre NewsParish Centre NewsParish Centre News

Sunday 10th. September - Group 10

Elizabeth Kerr, Laura Martin,

Edward O‘Hare.

Lectors For The Lord

The Diocese has launched a new initiative for Readers.

This is a 10-week course to be held in St. Malachy’s on

Tuesday evenings beginning in September. The aim is to

enhance the Ministry of Lectors by confirming their

strengths, sharpening their skills, and improving their

confidence through a clearer understanding of the texts

they are reading. Fr. Michael McGinnity P.P., of

St. Malachy’s and Fr. Oliver Treanor, former Theology

Professor in Maynooth, will be the course facilitators.

Volunteers are invited to participate on behalf of St.

Bernadette’s. Course details and application forms are

now available from the Sacristy. The fees will be paid for

by the Parish.

Apostolic WorkersApostolic WorkersApostolic Workers The Apostolic Workers will meet in the Parish Centre

after morning Mass on Wednesday 6th. September. New

members will be made most welcome! Help us to help

the Missions!

St. Bernadette’s Youth ClubSt. Bernadette’s Youth ClubSt. Bernadette’s Youth Club

Faith & Life ConventionFaith & Life ConventionFaith & Life Convention

Lima MissionLima MissionLima Mission

The latest & past editions of the Parish Bulletin are

available online at www.stbernadettesparish.org

Enrolment takes place on Friday 8th. September from

7p.m. - 7.30p.m. Members must be 8 years or older on enrolment. Parents must attend and agree to supervise

at least one night for each junior member and two

nights for each senior member registered. The Club will

resume on Friday 15th. September at 7p.m. - 8.15p.m.

for Juniors and 8.30p.m. - 10p.m. for Seniors.

The Youth Club Committee would like to hear from

parents interested in helping supervise on a more

regular basis. We also have a limited number of places

for young adults 16+ interested in helping to supervise

the Junior Session. If interested please come along and

talk to Jim, Anne, or Dominic at the enrolment session

or leave your details in the Sacristy.

St. Joseph’s CollegeSt. Joseph’s CollegeSt. Joseph’s College

For information & bookings: Tel. 9040 1169 or call in

and speak to Paul on weekdays from 9a.m. to 1p.m.

Monday

Mothers & Toddlers will resume on 11th. September.

7.30p.m. - 8.30p.m. Pilates Class.

8.30p.m. - 9.30p.m. Pilates Class.

Tuesday

8p.m. - 9.15p.m. Yoga Class starts 12th. September

for 7 weeks. Cost £39pp. Contact Maebh Tel. 077

1383 2995. meabhkelly_yoga@hotmail.com. Both

classes on Wednesday are fully booked.

Wednesday

8p.m. Taekwondo.

Friday

9.30a.m. - 10.30a.m. Pilates Class.

7p.m.- 7.3p.m. Youth Club Registration. We resume

on 15th. September.

Saturday

10a.m. Taekwondo.

Rosetta 2-4 After School Club

From Monday - Friday for P1 - P7 children from

2p.m. - 4p.m. Contact Sinead Tel. 07816 779910.

Tuesday 5th. September - Ormeau Park Bowling at

11a.m.

Thursday 7th. September - Weekly Walk at 10.15a.m.

Friday 8th. September - Ormeau Park Bowling at

2p.m.

Wednesday 20th. September. - Visit to the historic

Kilmainham Gaol. For more information & to book

please contact Geraldine Tel. 078459 33371

The Diocesan Faith and Life Convention will take

place on Saturday 30th. September in Our Lady and

St Patrick’s College, Knock. Cardinal Kevin Farrell,

Prefect of the newly-created Vatican Dicastery for the

Laity, Family and Life, will be the keynote speaker.

In the afternoon participants have the opportunity to

take part in two workshops from a range of twenty

seven. The workshops fill up quickly so it’s best to

book now! Further information and registration

details can be found in the church porches or register

online at: www.faithandlifeconvention.org

Our 25th

Silver Jubilee Anniversary Mass will be held in the

Good Shepherd Church on Thursday 7th.

September at

7p.m. Tea & coffee will be served afterwards. All are

welcome!

The Third World Group will collect annual sponsorship

payments for Fr. Coney's Children's Centres in Lima

after all of the Masses next weekend 9th. & 10th.

September and the following weekend. If you would like

to sponsor a child please speak to us in the church porch

after Mass. Many thanks to all of our sponsors for your

continued support.