St. Patrick’s Parish, Doon–20th August 2017
Fr. Jimmy Donnelly P.P. (086) 2622787 / (061) 380165
Website: www.doonbleisce.com
Newsletter email: doonparishnewsletter@eircom.net
Fr. Jimmy email: doonparishpriest@eircom.net
Dear Parishioner, In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the Canaanite woman who shows her intense faith to Jesus. She shows her strength and conviction by not giving up, even though Jesus did not seem too keen to listen to her. However this woman recognised Jesus, she knew he was the one to save and heal her daughter. She did not allow her faith to become immersed in doubt, she pursued Jesus. Sometimes we may not be able to recognise the presence of Jesus in our lives. Our humanity and vulnerability can easily distract us, causing us to lose our way. But the Canaanite woman shows us how to be strong, to be determined and to work hard in our faith and through our relationship with Jesus. Jesus will answer our prayers; Jesus will grant us healing and love. Like the woman in today’s Gospel we are empowered to follow Jesus, so we are encouraged to be energised and complete in our relationship.
Offertory Collection: €806.00. Feast of the Assumption €500. Thank you for your generosity it is very much appreciated.
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: 26th/27th August:
Readers: Eucharistic Ministers:
6:30pm Eoin Doyle John Favier/Paudie Sweeney
9:30am Orla Treacy Eilín Uí Chuimín/Judith Ryan
11am Emma Kennedy Nora Treacy/Anita Sweeney
Anniversaries 19th/20th August: 26th/27th August:
6:30pm Paddy Ryan Bawn, Toher Rd – Months Mind Patsy Ryan, Cooga (1st) & his parents Pake
Sarah O’Sullivan, Kilmoylan (1st) & Catherine, Commonaline
John O’Donoghue, Toomaline (2nd) & deceased family members
9:30am
11am John & Mary Ryan, Glengar & deceased Paddy Shanahan, Foildearg & his brother
family members Timmy, Foilaclera
Charlie Healy, Kerry William, Josephine & Maggie Lonergan
Alice O’Malley, Glengar & deceased family members
Recently Deceased: Kathleen Ryan, Borrisoleigh & Martin English, Croughmorka whose funerals took place during the week. Sympathies to the bereaved.
If anyone is housebound, in hospital or in a nursing home please let Fr Jimmy know if they would like a visit.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Please pick up a leaflet and commit some time. If you cannot fulfill your allotted time for some reason subs are available to take your place. Please contact any member of the adoration group for more information.
Milford Care Centre: A Free Bereavement Support Information Evening will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tue 22ndAug 2017 from 7-8.30pm. Providing general information on grief & bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. Contact Mary 061 485867 for more info.
Doon CBS: The school will be open next Tuesday evening, 22nd August, from 7.00pm. to 9.00pm., for parents / guardians to pay school expenses and collect school books. It would be appreciated if parents could avail of this opportunity next Tuesday evening. The Primary School will re-open on Tuesday next 29th August at 9.15.a.m.
A One Day Retreat to Loughderg: will take place the 22nd August, leaving on the 21st and staying overnight in Bundoran. Two buses are being organised. Please give you name, contact number to Margaret O’Dwyer (Annacarty) 087 9785893, Bridget O’Driscoll (Pallasgreen) 087 6305889
Volunteer Now: Would you or could you volunteer to help when Pope Francis visits our country from 21st-26th August 2018 for the World Meeting of Families. Information leaflet available as you leave the church or lookup www.worldmeeting2018.ie/volunteer. WMOF Launch at all Masses in each parish this weekend.
Amoris: Lets talk family! Lets be family! You are cordially invited to an exciting and interactive journey of reflection on love, marriage and the family which Will be run locally in every diocese in Ireland from September 2017 and is also available on line. Visit www.worldmeeting2018.ie/amoris.
Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13th May 1917- 13th May 2017: To celebrate the centenary the Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13th day of each month from May until October at 6pm The Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to visit your home for these few months. If you would like to host the statue in your home for a week please put your name address and contact details on the sheet as you leave the church.
Celebrating One Year to the World Meeting of Families 2018 in Knock: We invite you and all your family to come along to the launch of the one-year programme of preparation for World Meeting of Families 2018, which will take place at the Knock Shrine, on Monday 21st August 2017 on the Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady in Knock. This day of celebration will include liturgical moments, the celebration of the Eucharist, workshops, as well as faith and fun activities for all the family. The WMOF2018 Icon of the Holy Family will be unveiled and anointed at Mass in the Basilica at 3pm and then begin its journey around the dioceses of Ireland. www.worldmeeting2018.ie
School Reunion: Did you do your Leaving Cert in Doon CBS or Doon Convent of Mercy in 1987? If you did, your reunion is on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 @ the GN Ballykisteen Golf Hotel. Information & tickets available from doon1987reunion@gmail.com or on FB @ Doon 1987 Reunion.
Backstage-Ireland Drama Workshop: A Drama workshop for 7-13 year olds organised by Backstage-Ireland will run at Doon Community Centre on Fridays from 3.15pm-4.15pm beginning on Friday 8th Sept. Contact 091-375381 or e-ailbackstageireland@eircom.net for further details.
Doon Community Council: Thanks to all who supported and took part in the 7K Walk. Thanks to The Local Bar, Damien Richardson Butchers, Spar Doon, Bridget Ryan (Red Cross), Doon GAA, Gardaí and all who helped in any way. Congratulations to John Hayes, Mary Lonergan, Geraldine Hayes and D’Arcy Ryan who each won a €100 voucher compliments of Heiton Buckley Limerick. €1,050 was collected on the night which will be evenly distributed between the 95 Stop Tour for Limerick Children and our Community Centre/Playground
Doon GAA: Lotto: Mon. 14th August. no’s drawn 4-6-21-22, no winner. Next week’s draw will be held in Moore’s Bar with a jackpot of €3,200
Notes for Newsletter: To guarantee inclusion in newsletter, notes to be emailed or dropped to Fr Jimmy by 6pm Wednesday Evening.