Newsletter
27 May 2001

Feast of the Ascension

 
 

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YOUNG  PEOPLE’S  CREED

As many of our young people face into their school year exams, Junior, Leaving Cert and College exams our thoughts and prayers are with them. So too we remember this weekend those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and take on the responsibility of their Faith. With one and all I share the following ‘Class Creed’ shared by the Leaving Cert Class in Arklow Community College at their Graduation Mass during the week. I trust it will have a meaning and a message for many -

We believe in the importance of friendship and we have respect for one another.

To have a friend we must be a friend.

Friends are a gift from God which we cherish and appreciate.

We believe in the freedom of choice, freedom of speech

And each person’s right to their own beliefs.

We believe in forgiving and forgetting as Jesus did.

We believe in hope when we say goodbye.

We believe in loving one another as Jesus loved us.

We believe that in the meanest person there is an element of goodness.

We believe in the overwhelming beauty of nature despite violence and crime.

We believe that in the future we will come to many crossroads.

We believe that with the help of our friends and with all that we have learned 

And experienced together in school that we will take the right path and 

That we will break down barriers with friends, relatives and God.

 

 

MASS FOR EXAM STUDENTS

Our Mass for Exam Students will be celebrated at 11.30a.m. on Sunday 3rd June which is the Feast of Pentecost. Indeed an appropriate day when we call on the Holy Spirit to inspire and guide all our young people through this time. Again this year a special book will be available from the weekend before to enrol those you wish to be especially remembered.

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

To Annie Lee who was 7 years old on 24th May
Love from Mam, Dad, Ryan, Sarah, Eoin & Sally & Harry

To Ciara McLean who was 11 years old on 25th May
Love from Mammy, Daddy, Fiona, Orla & Snowball

 


TEMPLERAINEY YOUTH FUN

Our Youth Fun fortnight takes place from Monday 9th to Friday 20th July and is open to all children from First Class upwards into Secondary School. Enrolment Fee is £17 and covers all expenses including day trips. There are no hidden extras. All monies are used for Youth Fun activities. The support of parents is essential to the running of the fortnight. Parents of children taking part must commit themselves to at least one half day per child per week. This is necessary for insurance and may only be in a supervisory way. Youth Fun T-Shirts which must be worn are £3.50. Many children will have one from other years. This year there will be an Enrolment Night on Thursday next 31st May in the school from 7.30 to 8.30p.m. Enrolment will only be taken on Thursday night. So don’t be disappointed and enrol this week.

TEMPLERAINEY ICA

The June meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th June at 8p.m. in the Methodist Church Hall, Ferrybank. The postponed AGM will be held at this meeting. All members are asked to attend.

NEW MOBILE NUMBER

Please note that my new Mobile phone number is 086-8191933

ALTAR SERVERS

New Rotas for weekend Masses start this weekend. Servers who have not yet collected theirs are asked to do so at the Sacristy. Our new group from 4th Class are doing well in their training and will commence serving on weekdays before the summer holidays. Thanks to all and to your parents for their encouragement.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION

As the date of my Silver Jubilee approaches I would like to celebrate it in a way that is inclusive of both children and adults.

I am inviting all who would like to join me in celebrating as a Parish Community the 25th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Priesthood.

Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday 14th June at 7p.m. in the Church
Followed by Refreshments, Music and Dance in the Arklow Bay Hotel.

This an Open Invitation to all both adults and children.
No cover-charge. No presents please, just your presence.

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ALONE

Stay by my side, O Lord, for I’m alone.
I need your presence with me night and day,
To share my home,
To guide me on my way.
Keep me safe from danger;
Fill my heart with joy.
Give me your peace, your gift
To share with those whose hearts
Are troubled or in despair.
And even when the shadow
Of the Cross falls on my path
I see your Easter sunlight
Through the dark.
I live alone dear Lord,
But I am sure
Your gaze is ever on me
As on an only child.
Abide in me dear Lord,
That I may live in you. Amen.

CHURCH CLEANERS

Church Cleaners this week are Group F.

IN REMEMBRANCE

Our Masses next weekend 2nd/3rd June will be offered in remembrance of-

Saturday 7p.m.  -  John King Anniv.

Sunday 9a.m.  -  Mary Keegan Anniv.

Sunday 11.30a.m.  -  For all who are doing Exams.

GET WELL

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are sick at this time. Those at home are now able to join with us for Masses by way of our new radio system. Units for this will be available on an ongoing basis. We pray you will all be well soon.

COELIACS

If you are Coeliac and unable to receive Holy Communion you may receive from the Chalice at any Mass. Please call to the Sacristy beforehand.

EASTER DUTY

Have you fulfilled your Easter Duty by receiving Confession and Holy Communion since Ash Wednesday? This obligation can be fulfilled up to Trinity Sunday which falls on 10th June.

 

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