NOEL MEADE RIP

Please pray for

Noel

Meade

Late of Hyde Ave.,

Whose death has taken place.

Beloved son of Paschal and loving brother of James, Frank, Grace and David. Deeply regretted by his loving aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends in The 12th Infantry Battalion, relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements

Arriving 7.50 p.m. at  Our  Lady of Lourdes Church

on Wednesday 27^th February 2013 ,

from Griffin’s Funeral Directors.

Burial after Mass at

11.00 a.m. on Thursday28th February 2013,

In Mt. St. Lawrence Ext. Cemetery.

10.00a.m. MASS

There will be no 10.00 a.m. Mass on the day

because of the Funeral.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH NOTES SUNDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2013

2^nd Sunday of Lent

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

This Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

9.00 a.m. to before Mass at 10.00 a.m.

 

 

INKLINGS

Each day we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. (Charles Swindoll)

 

A possibility is a hint from God. (Soren Kierkegaard)

The principal effect of love is to unite the wills of those who love, so as to make of them but one and the same will. (Pseudo-Dionysius)

Our judgements are only as good as our information. (Anon)

Dia idir sinn is an tolc.

 

We aren’t what we ought to be. We aren’t what were going to be. We aren’t what we want to be. But, thank God, we aren’t what we were! (Anon)

When we try to impress that is the impression we make. (Anon)

Money couldn’t buy friends but you got a better class of enemy. (Spike Milligan)

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. (Oscar Wilde)

PARISH MONTH’S MIND INVITATION

Parish Month’s Mind 7pm March 1st 2013

The Parish request your presence at the Parish Month’s Mind in honour of all who have died in the last six weeks or so. It will take place on Friday at 7.00 p.m., in Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

If you have a relative or friend who has died outside the Parish in the last month and you would like them to be included in the Parish Month’s Mind, please give in their name in the Sacristy after Mass and we will be glad to include them in our Parish Month’s Mind’s prayers.

 

BRAINBOX’S PERFECT QUIZ

1. Which country was called the Gold Coast until 1957?

2. In Genesis which of the twelve sons of Jacob was sold as a slave?

3. How many teeth do dogs have: 18, 24, 30, 36, or 42?

4. Which Pope summoned the Second Vatican Council?

5. With what purpose does the Glow-worm glow in the dark?

 

 

ON THIS DAY 24^th FEBRUARY

Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan was an Irish playwright and poet On 24 February in 1809, the London’s Drury Lane Theater which he owned burned down. On being encountered drinking a glass of wine in the street while watching the fire, Sheridan said: “A man may surely be allowed to take a glass of wine by his own fireside. Already on the shakiest financial ground, Sheridan was ruined entirely by the loss of the building.

 

 

BRAINWAVE FOR

THIS WEEK

“This is my Son, listen to Him.”

 

 

TROCAIRE 40 YEARS  

“Yahweh is my rock and my fortress, my deliverer is my God. I take refuge in him, my rock, my shield, my saving strength, my stronghold, my place of refuge.” Psalms 18:2.

This month marks Trócaire’s 40^thanniversary and the agency thanks you for four decades of steadfast support for the world’s poorest people. Trócaire is proud to work on your behalf with those in greatest need. Please support Trócaire’s Lenten campaign in whatever way you can. www.trocaire.org/lent

 

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

(1) Ghana. (2) Joseph. (3) 42.

(4) Pope John XXIII. (5) To attract mates.

 

 

 

PARISH CLERGY

 

Rev. Damian Ryan P.P.

‘Lourdes House’, Childers’ Road, Limerick.

Phone/fax: 061-301047,

Mobile 087-2274412.

Email: 4dlord@eircom.net

CURA 318207

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CONFESSIONS

Confessions are available on

Saturday evenings of the Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month

after the 6.00 p.m. Mass.

MASSES FROM THE 23rd FEBRUARY TO THE 10th MARCH 2013 OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH LIMERICK

Saturday 23rd February
6.00: Jack & Eileen Veriker

Jesus is transfigured

Sunday 24th February
2nd Sunday of Lent.
10.30: Mass for the People
12.00: Charlie Molloy

Monday 25th February
10.00: Purgatorial Society

Tuesday 26th February.
10.00:Mike Flanagan.

Wednesday 27th February
10.00: Annie McMahon & O’Donnell Family.

Thursday 28th February
10.00: Annie McMahon & family.

Friday 1st March.

Parish Month’s Mind 7pm March 1st 2013

10.00: Michael O’Shaughnessy.
7.00: PARISH MONTH’S MIND

Saturday 2nd March
6.00: Frank & Mary O’Rourke.

Sunday 3rd March
3rd Sunday of Lent.
10.30: Ignatius Cadogan.
12.00: Mass for the People

Monday 4th February
10.00: Purgatorial Society

Tuesday 5th February.
10.00: Martin Ahern.

Wednesday 6th February
10.00: Jane & Patrick McCarthy.

Thursday 7th February
10.00: John Collin, George & Mary Mitchell.

Friday 8th March.
10.00: Mary Slattery-Whelan & Family.

Saturday 9th March

Moses looked after the flock of his “father in law” Jethro.

6.00: Michael Lynch.

Sunday 10th March
4th Sunday of Lent.
10.30: Mass for the People
12.00: Brian & Sean McAteer.

 

 

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Booking of Masses

 Because of the decrease in numbers of clergy and the incidents of serious ill health there is a decline in the number of priests available to celebrate Mass in the Diocese of Limerick,
 As a result the parish is faced with a situation where it can no longer be sure that Masses booked will be offered.
 From this time onwards all bookings of Masses for a particular time and date are only provisional and are subject to change without notice. First announced: Wednesday, 18 June 2008

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH NOTES 17th FEBRUARY 2013

 

Trocaire helping Communities to help themselves

1st Sunday of Lent

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

This Tuesday, & Thursday

9.00 a.m. to before Mass at 10.00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB
Every Tuesday at 7.30 in the Community Centre
It is for people over 60 years of age in the area,
a mini bus will collect and bring home patrons
Please contact the centre
At 061 228596 for more details

INKLINGS

Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory. (Frederick W. Faber)

You cannot run away from a weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now and where you stand. (Robert L. Stevenson)

Money is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master. (P.T. Barnum)
Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better! (Samuel Beckett)

Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men fear it.
(George Bernard Shaw)

If I won’t be myself, who will? (Alfred Hitchcock)
They always say time changes things. But in truth we have to change ourselves, so that in time thing may change. No personal sacrifice, no change! (D. J. Ryan)

Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the high cost of hatred and the waste of energy.
(E. C. McKenzie)

BRAINBOX’S PERFECT QUIZ

1. Myxomatosis has killed millions of which animal?2. In the Book of Genesis who is the father of Isaac?
3. Who composed the Brandenburg Concertos?
4. Who founded the Salesians?
5. What is Africa’s second longest river?

ON THIS DAY 17th FEBRUARY

The La Mon restaurant bombing was an attack by the Provisional IRA on this day 17th February in 1978. The target was in County Down. There were a total of 450 inside the building. The IRA unit is said to have tried to send warnings but was unable to do so until nine minutes before the blast. They used home-made napalm-like substance. Twelve people were killed and thirty were injured. The injuries were horrific. It was one of many horrors in “The Troubles”. Thank God for peace.

BRAINWAVE FORTHIS WEEK

“One does not live on bread alone”

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

(1) Rabbits. (2) Abraham. (3) J. C. Bach.
(4) St. John Bosco. (5) The Congo or Zaire.

PARISH CLERGY

Rev. Damian Ryan P.P.
‘Lourdes House’, Childers’ Road, Limerick.
Phone/fax: 061-301047,
Mobile 087-2274412.
Email: 4dlord@eircom.net

CURA 318207
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CONFESSIONS

Confessions are available onSaturday evenings of the Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month
after the 6.00 p.m. Mass.

MASSES FROM THE 16th FEBRUARY TO THE 3rd MARCH 2013 OUR LADY OF LOURDES LIMERICK

Saturday 16^th February

6.00: Patrick Healy.

 

Sunday 17^th February 

1^st Sunday of Lent.

Trocaire helping Communities to help themselves

 

10.30: Michael & Margaret O’Sullivan.

12.00: Mass for the People

 

Monday 18^th February

10.00: Purgatorial Society

 

Tuesday 19^th February.

10.00: Shane Ryan

 

Wednesday 20^th February

10.00: Mary Penny.

 

Thursday 21^st February

10.00: Mary James John & Bill Heelan & family

 

Friday 22^nd February.

10.00: John Hegarty.

 

Saturday 23^rd February

6.00: Jack & Eileen Veriker

 

Sunday 24^th February 

2^nd Sunday of Lent.

10.30: Mass for the People

12.00: Charlie Molloy

 

Monday 25^th February

10.00: Purgatorial Society

 

Tuesday 26^th February.

10.00:Mike Flanagan.

 

Wednesday 27^th February

10.00: Annie McMahon & O’Donnell Family.

 

Thursday 28^th February

10.00: Annie McMahon & family.

 

Friday 1^st March.

10.00: Michael O’Shaughnessy.

 

Saturday 2^nd March

6.00: Frank & Mary O’Rourke.

 

Sunday 3^rd March

3^rd Sunday of Lent.

10.30: Ignatius Cadogan.

12.00: Mass for the People

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Booking of Masses

 

• Because of the decrease in numbers of clergy and the incidents of serious ill health there is a decline in the number of priests available to celebrate Mass in the Diocese of Limerick,
• As a result the parish is faced with a situation where it can no longer be sure that Masses booked will be offered.
• From this time onwards all bookings of Masses for a particular time and date are only provisional and are subject to change without notice.  First announced: Wednesday, 18 June 2008

 

 

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation at end of month

Full text of Pope’s declaration

Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the barque of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer.
From the Vatican, 10 February 2013

Scottish Labour MP Jim Dobbin speaks on “marriage” and “same sex marriage”.

Why would 22 Labour MPs vote against same-sex marriage? Scottish Labour MP Jim Dobbin explained in one of the best speeches in the House of commons on Tuesday night last.

Mr Dobbin began by noting the truly radical nature of what the Coalition Government was proposing.

He then clearly set out the definition of marriage.

Marriage, he said: “is primarily an institution that supports the bearing and raising of children in a committed and constant relationship”.

He continued: “The traditional understanding of marriage has three basic elements:
it is between a man and a woman,
it is for life, and
it is to the exclusion of all others.”

Mr Dobbin went on to demolish the suggestion that traditional marriage somehow created inequality.

The crucial elements of marriage, he said “are designed not to exclude people or create inequality, but to promote the unique benefit of marriage in our society: it secures family environments and provides the essential qualities of safety and reliability for children.”

He added: “Worryingly, the Bill rarely mentions children or parenthood. It emphasises the decision to take part in a ceremony more than the commitment to a lifelong relationship or having children. It is as if those elements are of no consequence.”

Mr Dobbin then challenges the idea that same-sex marriage was about equality and fairness, terms much used by the bill’s supporters.

“The equality agenda has been narrowly limited to dogmatic principles of uniformity. Such language makes open debate and disagreement about the Bill look like prejudice,” he said.

He continued: “The Bill promotes the erroneous notion that ‘uniformity’ is a good definition of ‘equality’. Men and women do not have to be the same in order to be equal. Having the same experience does not make people more equal. We should be promoting equality, not uniformity, and be able to celebrate difference.

“This is not a Bill that has equality at its heart. In honesty, it is a Bill that dilutes the meaning of marriage.

“Holding a traditional view of marriage should not be seen as discriminatory. Unfortunately, the Bill has promoted that notion. It has not created tolerance, but has highlighted division. The Government cannot guarantee protection for Churches or individuals with a traditional view because they cannot predict or control what happens in the courts. What has happened to Catholic adoption agencies is a good example of that.

“Moreover, the Bill no longer promotes exclusiveness. It does not consider adultery to be a violation of commitment and so it undermines the nature of marriage and the way in which marriage promotes predictable, long-term family environments for children. That is a worrying move for a Government to make. Are the supporters of the Bill really saying that marriage is good for society, while at the same time reducing the substance and value of marriage?

“The Bill has many pitfalls. Changing the definition of an institution that has served society well is hasty and destructive. I cannot support such a move.”

Last Tuesday night the House of Commons voted by 400 to 175 in favour of same-sex marriage. Interestingly, among the 175 who voted against were 22 Labour MPs.

This was unexpected in that Labour is committed to equality, and same-sex marriage is normally argued for in the name of equality.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH NOTES 10th FEBRUARY 2013

 

ASHES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE 10.00 MASS ON WEDNESDAY

NEXT WEDNESDAY IS ASH WEDNESDAY

 

5th Sunday the Year.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

This Tuesday, & Thursday9.00 a.m. to before Mass at 10.00 a.m.

 

 

TUESDAY-NIGHT CLUB

Every Tuesday at 7.30 in the Community CentreIt is for people over 60 years of age in the area,
a mini bus will collect and bring home patrons
Please contact the centre
At 061 228596 for more details

INKLINGS

Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid (Walter Winchell)

Knowledge is the process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification. (Martin H. Fisher)

Put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket. (Mark Twain)

“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
(Epictetus)
If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. (Anatole France)

Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn’t have in your home. (David Frost)

Laughter is the most civilised music in the world. (Sir Peter Ustinov)

The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of myself and my actions . (Anon)

BRAINBOX’S PERFECT QUIZ

1. “Electric Shadows” is the Chinese name for what?2. On what date did Pope John Paul visit Limerick in 1979?
3. Who is a “yump”?
4. Who is the patron saint of television?
5. Which Beatle made the solo album Extra Texture?

ON THIS DAY 10th FEBRUARY

HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a light aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Operating from 1955 until 1982.Melbourne never fired a shot in anger during her career, having only peripheral, non-combat roles in relation to the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation and the Vietnam War. On the evening of this day the 10th February in 1964, Melbourne collided with and sank HMAS Voyager a destroyer. Eighty-two of Voyager’s crew were killed.

BRAINWAVE FOR THIS WEEK

“It is by God’s Grace that I am what I am!”

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

(1) Films. (2) 1stOct.1979 (3) a young upwardly mobile professional.
(4) St. Claire of Assisi. (5) George Harrison.

PARISH CLERGY

Rev. Damian Ryan P.P.
‘Lourdes House’, Childers’ Road, Limerick.
Phone/fax: 061-301047,
Mobile 087-2274412.
Email: 4dlord@eircom.net

CURA 318207
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CONFESSIONS
Confessions are available on
Saturday evenings of the Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month
after the 6.00 p.m. Mass.

MASSES FROM THE 9th TO THE 24th FEBRUARY OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH LIMERICK

 

 

Saturday 9^th February

6.00: Michael O’Sullivan

 

Sunday 10^th February 

4^th Sunday of the Year.

10.30: Mass for the People

12.00: Mary McManus  & Sarah O’Connor.

 

Monday 11^th February

Our Lady of Lourdes.

10.00: Purgatorial Society

 

Tuesday 12^th February.

10.00: Patrick Fitzgibbon.

 

Wednesday 13^th February

ASHES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE 10.00 MASS

 

Ash Wednesday

10.00: Special Intention.

 

Thursday 14^th February

St. Cyril & Methodius

10.00: Pat Fitzgerald.

 

Friday 15^th February.

10.00: Pat Fitzgerald.

 

Saturday 16^th February

6.00: Patrick Healy.

 

Sunday 17^th February 

1^st Sunday of Lent.

10.30: Michael & Margaret O’Sullivan.

12.00: Mass for the People

 

Monday 18^th February

10.00: Purgatorial Society

 

Tuesday 19^th February.

10.00: Shane Ryan

 

Wednesday 20^th February

10.00: Mary Penny.

 

Thursday 21^st February

10.00: Mary James John & Bill Heelan & family

 

Friday 22^nd February.

Chair of St. Peter

10.00: John Hegarty.

 

Saturday 23^rd February

6.00: Jack & Eileen Veriker

 

Sunday 24^th February 

2^nd Sunday of Lent.

10.30: Mass for the People

12.00: Charlie Molloy

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Booking of Masses

• Because of the decrease in numbers of clergy and the incidents of serious ill health there is a decline in the number of priests available to celebrate Mass in the Diocese of Limerick,
• As a result the parish is faced with a situation where it can no longer be sure that Masses booked will be offered.
• From this time onwards all bookings of Masses for a particular time and date are only provisional and are subject to change without notice.  First announced: Wednesday, 18 June 2008

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH NOTES 3rd FEBRUARY 2013

4^th Sunday the Year.

 

 

MORNING OF HEALING PRAYER

Next Thursday is the 2^nd Thursday of the Month and on that day we will have a morning of healing Prayer.

This time of prayer will commence at 9.00 a.m. with a period of Eucharistic Adoration including an opportunity to receive a personal blessing. It will conclude with Mass commencing at 10.00 a.m. The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated during this Mass.

 

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

This Tuesday, & Thursday

9.00 a.m. to before Mass at 10.00 a.m.

 

INKLINGS

“Yes” and “no” are words quickly said, but you need a great amount of thought before you utter them. (Baltasar Gracian)

Any married man should forget his mistakes – no use two people remembering the same thing.

(Duane Dewel)

In trouble to be troubled. Is to have your trouble doubled.

(Daniel Defoe)

Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence. (G. K. Chesterton)

 

Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones. (C. C. Colton)

Maturity is the capacity to endure uncertainty. (John Finley)

More people die in Ireland today of too much food than of too little.

(Anon)

Women must learn to lighten up if we are to survive. (Germaine Greer)

You know I know you know I know you know. (J. Gunther)

 

BRAINBOX’S PERFECT QUIZ

1. Which county town of Co. Laois was originally called Maryborough?

2. In what town in Galilee did St. Peter live?

3. ‘Snow’ is the street name for which illegal drug?

4. Which was the last of the four Gospels to be written?

5. Which type of clock is the most accurate?

 

ON THIS DAY 3^rd FEBRUARY

The “Four Chaplains”, also sometimes referred to as the “Immortal Chaplains,” were four US Army chaplains who gave their lives to save civilian and military personnel during the sinking of the troop ship USAT (United Stats Army Transport) Dorchester on this day February 3, in 1943, during World War II. They helped others board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains joined arms, said prayers, and sang hymns as they went down with the ship.

The four men were

• Methodist Minister the Rev. George L. Fox,
• Rabbi Alexander D. Goode,
• Roman Catholic priest Fr. John P. Washington, and
• Reformed Church in America minister the Rev. Clark V. Poling

BRAINWAVE FOR

THIS WEEK

“Be Ambitious for the Higher Gifts”

 

 

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

(1) Portlaoise (2) Capernaum. (3) Cocaine. (4) St. John’s Gospel. (5) An Atomic Clock.

 

 

PARISH CLERGY

 

Rev. Damian Ryan P.P.

‘Lourdes House’, Childers’ Road, Limerick.

Phone/fax: 061-301047,

Mobile 087-2274412.

Email: 4dlord@eircom.net

CURA 318207

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CONFESSIONS

Confessions are available on

Saturday evenings of the Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month

after the 6.00 p.m. Mass.