Summerhill parish bulletin for 1st August 2010
Summerhill Parish  Bulletin
18th Sunday of the Year— 1st August 2010 -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fr. T.P. Gavin,  ph. 95 57021     www. summerhillparish.ie/bulletin
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COOLE.
Vigil: - John Coyne + Mary & Paddy McNally
10.00
Morning Mass on Tuesday & Thursday
morning at 9.00.

Mass next weekend

Vigil: - Mattie Ryan.

10.00 -  James & Margaret Cowley & deceased
family members.
-  Hubert & May Quinn.

Adoration on Wednesday.      Envelopes: €125

Friday next is the First Friday of August. There will be morning Mass
in Coole at 8.30 & in Dangan at 9.30. Confessions before Masses and
Masses will be offered for all those mentioned on the parish List of
the Dead.

The sick and housebound will be attended on Thursday and Friday
mornings.  If you know of someone who would like to receive Holy
Communion and a visit from the priest please contact the parochial
House.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH
THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

‘One’s life does not consist in the abundance of  possessions’, said Jesus.
What have you found by experience to be more important in life than
possessions? What brought this home to you?

‘Be on your guard against all kinds of greed.’
Perhaps you have seen how greed can lead to trouble in public life, in
family life and in the personal life of individuals. What has helped
you to guard against greed? What benefits have you experienced when
you were less greedy?

The message of the parable could be summed up in saying ‘If you want
to give God a laugh, tell him your plans.’ Life takes many twists and
turns we do not anticipate. When have you found that you have had to
change your plans because of unexpected circumstances? What has helped
you to be flexible and resourceful at such times?

Fr. John Byrne  OSA,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


DANGAN;

Vigil:  Kathleen, Hugh & Dermot Cowley.

11.30   -  Christy & Martin Kelly.
- John Mary & Martin Joyce.
- Eileen & Eddie Murray
- Kevin Fagan.

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

Adoration on Wednesday.      Envelopes: €127

Ministers of the Word.


Vigil: Paula Hegarty.  11.30:  Orla Madden

Next weekend:

Vigil:  Mary Kelly.  11.30:  Carmel Gannon.

Ministers of the Eucharist:

Vigil:   Ann Fox + Geraldine Gilsenan.

11.30:  Catherine McCabe, Carmel Kennedy, Lorraine Murray.

Next weekend:

Vigil: Mary McKay + Nina O’Reilly.

11.30: Mary Selkirk/Lisa Harte, Brenda Fitzsimons
& Ml. Geraghty.

The Irish Catholic Newspaper on sale in the main aisle of the church
after Mass costs only €1.30.The Irish Catholic are now on Face book so
log on.  Irish Catholic fans are increasing every day and the young
audience its attracting is very encouraging.

Congratulations to Niamh Holmes & Kevin McNamara who    were married
this Saturday in Dangan.

Monday is the Feast of St. Eusebius,
Wednesday is the Feast of St. John Vianney,
Friday is the Feast of The Transfiguration of Our Lord.

COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS:

Coming up on the 1 4th and 15th Aug. is our “Wild Summer Rose”
Competition and Fair Day n the Village Green. On Sat. night 14th Aug.
at 9.3Opm approx. we will have our First “Wild Summer Rose”
Competition in the Centre. The “Roses” will be interviewed and paraded
during our disco and our panel of judges will choose and crown the
Winning Rose. So come along and support your favourite “Rose”. On
Sunday 15th Aug. from 2 to 6pm the Fair will take place on and around
the Green with a variety of stalls, bouncing castles, face painting,
music, song and dance, something for all the family. Some pitches
still available. So if you have home produce and are interested in a
stall please contact Bernadette at 086 3652539.  CLUB DRAW WINNERS -
JULY DRAW 100 euro winners: Maura Muihall, Kilcock — promoter Mairead
Dunne. Phil Cassidy, Trim Road, Summerhill — promoter Eileen Mooney.
Marie O’Shea, Agher promoter Christine Bruton. Margaret Bagnall & Ger
Smyth, Rathmolyon — promoter Maeve Carton. Joan Kelly, The Mullagh,
Kilcock — promoter T. Brilly.

TODAY’S MASS:  At Mass today we gather round the table of the Lord and
focus on heavenly things, looking beyond the injustice and vanity of
this world, to the kingdom of God.

The parable of the rich fool is packed with irony..  The just judge
asks, ‘who set me to a judge over you?’  God tells the rich man, ‘this
very night your life  is being demanded of you. And their things you
have prepared, whose will they be?’ The mystery in this parable is to
be of the world and the things of heaven.  Jesus is set over us as our
judge, constantly urging us forward to a life of grace.  It is within
this life of grace that God demands our co-operation.

THIRD AGE NEWS:

Mon. Aug. Bank Holiday — The Third Age Centre will be closed. Thurs.
5th Aug. Trip to Newbridge Silverware to view the special collection
of Princess Diana’s clothes. If you are interested in this trip please
phone the centre to book your place. Bus leaves the Third Age Centre
at lOam. Fri. 6th Aug. Shopping Trip to Navan. Bus leaves the Third
Age Centre at lOam sharp. Please phone the centre if you are
interested in this trip. Computer Classes will resume in September. If
you are interested in taking beginner, intermediate or advanced
classes, please phone us for details. Please Note — Holiday to Wales
from the 29th Aug. to 2nd Sept. Itineraries available from the Third
Age Centre. Final payment is 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. 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

MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: takes place on Sunday 8th August. Bus
leaving Kiltale at 8.30am, Moynalvey at 8.45am and Summerhill at 9am.
Cost €20. Contact Nellie Donovan on 046 9025481 or Helena Forde 01
6287308.

SUMMERHILL GFC:

Tuesday 3/7/10. B League Div 1. Summerhill v Donaghmore/Ashbourne in
Ashbourne @ 7.30. Wed 4th B League Div 6 Summerhill v Moynalty in
Summerhill @ 7.30.Friday 6th Junior A Championship Summerhill  v
Ballivor in Longwood @ 7.30.Sunday 8th Junior D Championship
Summerhill v Dunsany in Kiltale @ 12noon. Sunday 8th Senior
Championship Summerhill v Oldcastle in Pairc Tailteann @ 3pm.
Lotto Results: 24/7/10 Nos drawn 24,12,10,8. No winner. €20 each to
Tommy Kenny, Vincent & Mag Kelly, Pat Ryan Baconstown, David Bannon.
Next jackpot is €5,500. Best wishes to Davy Dalton, Conor Gillespie
and the Meath team for the All Ireland quarter final v Kildare on
Sunday.

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Q. Where are the original manuscripts of the Gospels and letters of St Paul?

A. There are no surviving original manuscripts of any part of the
Bible, just as there are no original fragments of any of the famous
Greek or Roman writers of that period such as Virgil or Cicero. We
depend on copies of all these writings and copies of copies. Copyists
were far from perfect and there are thousands of variations among the
documents. The oldest surviving fragments of New Testament texts date
from about 150 AD. The oldest complete New Testament dates from the
fourth century. Some of the oldest fragments, dating from 250 AD are
lodged in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
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THE IRISH CATHOLIC:  The Department of Education and Skills has
confirmed to this paper that it has given the Catholic Church a list
of areas nationwide where it wants to take over Catholic patronage
schools. While the Department would not say how many areas were
involved, sources told The Irish Catholic that it comprises over 30
different areas, the majority being in Dublin.