Sunday Mass at 10 for John Brennan.

Morning Prayer on Tuesday & Thursday
morning at 9.00.

Mass next weekend
Vigil: - John Coyne + Mary & Paddy McNally.

Adoration on Wednesday. Envelopes: €73

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF
THE GOSPELS

In the prayer Jesus gave us as a model, the focus is not on getting God to do what we want, but on trying to be open to what God wants: 'Your kingdom come.' That openness implies a trust that what God wants for us, is our good. When have you found that you benefited when you were open to whatever happened and trusted that the Spirit was with you no matter what happened?

One of the points in the parable of the friend knocking at the door, is that in the case of true friendship it will not be necessary to browbeat the friend into giving what you seek. Recall times when you had a friend who gave willingly and readily. What was it like to have such a generous and willing response? Perhaps you can also recall when you have been that kind of a friend to others.

In the culture of the Middle East hospitality is a priority. It would be unimaginable not to help a friend. Just so, it is unimaginable that God will ignore our prayer. When you think of the reliability of God what are the images that you find helpful and that encourage you to persist in prayer?
John Byrne OSA

PREPARING FOR BAPTISM

If you are planning to have a child baptized it is important to prepare well for the sacrament. The parish baptism team will help you. "A welcome for your child " - a guide to Baptism for parents have been produced by Veritas and edited by Julie Kavanagh & Maeve Mahon who work in the Diocese of Kildare & L. This book is worthwhile and is available from Veritas in B'town or in Abbey Street or good bookshops. See www.veritas.ie

We hope to have the "Do This in Memory of Me" in use in the parish again this year in preparation for First Eucharist. A nice programme for Confirmation has been developed also and we hope to use this programme in the parish this year also It is called "You shall be my witnesses" and is very worthwhile. Both of these are parish based programme and do not involve extra work for our schools.

DANGAN.

Vigil: - John Carr — father of Margaret Neary
who was buried recently.
- Matthew Lynch & his son Mattie Lynch.

11.30 - Eddie Murray.

Morning Mass on Monday at 9 & Friday at 9.30. Morning prayer on Wed. at 9.30 & Sat. morning at 10.00 Wedding Mass on Sat at 1.

Adoration on Wednesday. Envelopes: €173

Mass next weekend.

No intentions for the Vigil at 8 or the 11.30 Mass next weekend.

Ministers of the Word.

Vigil: Willie Ryan. 11.30: - Nina Reilly.

Next weekend:

Vigil: Paula Hegarty. 11.30: Orla Madden

Ministers of the Eucharist:

Vigil Padraig Bagnall & John Browne.

11.30: - Michael McKeogh, Flor Madden & John Carton.

Next weekend:

Vigil: Ann Fox & Geraldine Gilsenan.

11.30: Catherine McCabe, Carmel Kennedy, Lorraine Murray.

The Irish Catholic Newspaper on sale in the main aisle of the church after Mass costs only €1.30.

Monday is the Feast of Saints Joakim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thursday is the Feast of St. Martha. Friday is the Feast of St. Peter Chrysologus and Saturday is the Feast of Saint Ignatius Loyola.

In today's Gospel Jesus answers the request of his disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray". In teaching them, and us, the Our Father, he awakens us to the wonderous knowledge that we call God "Father".

FARM CAMP at Tolka River Farm, Batterstown for 3 1/2 to 10 year olds. Staffed by qualified Primary Teachers. 10-13th Aug. Day Farm Camp available. More info: wwww.tolkariverfarm.com or Tel / Text (087) 0977413 -Be a Nature Detective, Feed the Animals, From Farm to Fork, Arts & Crafts, Build a dam and camp fires, Sports & Traditional Games. Indoor Activities for Rainy Days

HOSPITALITY STUDIES COURSE: full time from September to May. If you achieve good grades in the course it is the equivalent of 400 CAO points. If you are interested please check out www.lismullinhospitality.ie

THE IRISH CATHOLIC PAPER.:
Articles: Irish learn to be Good Samaritans again-SVP. The recession has spurred a surge in donations and enquiries from willing volunteers as people rediscover their inner 'Good Samaritan' say leading charity organisations.

TD defends historic chapel: Labour TD, Mary Upton has said there is a "huge local sense of disappointment" regarding the planned demolition of the 19th Century chapel at St James's Hospital in Dublin.

Sr. Stan calls for new sanctions for Callely: Continuing investigations into government expenses in recent months has sparked outrage in the Church as the greed of TD's and senators becomes more apparent.

Pro-life groups have given a guarded welcome to the news that the Department of Health has withdrawn controversial guidelines on abortion.

SUMMERHILL GFC: Results: SFC Summerhill 2-08 Duleek/Bellewstown 1-15. JFCA Summerhill 2-08 Donaghmore/ Ashbourne 2-10. A League Div 1 Summerhill 2-06 Duleek/Bellewstown 2-10.Under 16 Summer League Summerhill 1-13 Dunsany 0-12. Minor Shield Semi Final Summerhill 0-08 St Pats 1-14.Fixture: U.16 Summer League Tuesday 27th Summerhill v Dunderry in Summerhill @ 7.15. Lotto: nos drawn 2,3,19,25. No winner. € 20 each to Claire Fagan Mullally, Louise Smith, Enfield. Berna Hatton, Tom Austin. Next jackpot €5400. All Ireland Quarter Final. Please note that Meath are due to play their All Ireland quarter final on the Bank Holiday weekend so tickets will have to be ordered on Monday of next week for this: orders to Carmel Kennedy 086 3904518. No pricing details to hand - Meath GAA official holiday. There will be no adult club games form Sat 24th July until Monday 2nd August inclusive.

COMMIJMTY CENTRE NEWS: Music in the Lounge this Sat. 24th July by 'Alan Dee'. The second of our Mini Draws for the Annual Club Draw will take place next Thurs. night the 29th July during Bingo. Get your ticket now to be included in the Mini Draws and the Big Draw in October with 1st prize of 10,000 euro. Tickets cost 100 euro which can be paid for over the next four months. Coming up on August 14th and 15th 'Wild Summer Rose' Competition and Fair on the Village Green. More details next week. Hall and lounge available for any function. Contact Olive on 9557178 Mon. to Fri. lOam to 2pm.

WHIST on Mon. night in Co. Centre will be run in aid of Autistic Children. Please come along and bring a ffiend. Your support very much needed and appreciated.

MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK takes place on Sun. 8th Aug. Bus leaving Kiltale at 8.3Oam, Moynalvey at 8.45am and Summehill at 9am. Cost €20. Contact Nellie Donovan on 046 9025481 or Helen Forde on 01 6287308

THIRD AGE NEWS: Mon. Internet Café from 2 to 4pm. Older People can come in and use the internet. Bio-Energy Therapy — Members are asked to attend on time for their appointments. Bio-Energy is a non-invasive, healing therapy conducted entirely through the use of hands. Please contact the centre for details. Tue.— Castlebar Trip — Members of the Artefacts Group are heading to Castlebar to exhibit their collection at the National Museum of Ireland. Bus leaving the Third Age Centre at 8am sharp. Computer Classes will resume in September. If you are interested in taking beginner, intermediate or advanced classes, please phone up for details. PLEASE NOTE — Holiday to Wales from the 29th Aug. to 2nd Sept. Itineraries available from the Third Age Centre. Final Payments now due to secure your place. New Members are always very welcome here at the Third Age Centre. We are sure to have an activity to suit all. Why not drop in and see for yourself. Annual Membership for 2010 now due. The Third Age Foundation provides a daily laundry service and a monthly chiropody service. Bus is available for the majority of activities including hospital appointments and G.P. visits. If needed contact 046 9557766.

PARK CELTIC SUMMERHILL: Registration for underage players takes place in Summerhill pitch from 27th to 29th July all day. New players very welcome.