Summerhill Parish Bulletin
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Fr. T.P. Gavin, ph. 95 57021

www. summerhillparish.ie

COOLE.
No intentions this weekend.
Morning Mass on Tuesday morning at 9.00.
Wedding Mass at 1.30 on Thursday.

Next Sunday l0.00
- Anne Murrin.
- Kevin Larkin

Adoration on Wednesday. Envelopes: €107

SEEING YOUR LIFE
THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

I. The question put to Jesus is one that many still ask:
'Will many be saved?' In his answer Jesus is not concerned but warns his listeners about complacency. Just as his listeners could not regard the mere fact of being Jews as sufficient for salvation, neither can we regard the mere fact of being Christian as enough.

That entitlement will come from our acceptance of Jesus. For any relationship to be alive—either with God or with another human person—the real question is 'is my heart in this relationship? What does your experience tell you of this?

2. 'Strive to enter by the narrow door.' Jesus himself is on his journey to Jerusalem, purposeful and determined. True followers of him will also be purposeful and determined.

That is true in any journey, career, or relationship if there is to be growth or progress. What it is like for you when you fail to do this? What is it like for you when the effort is there?
John Byrne OSA

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Q. 1 am sometimes addicted to pornography on the internet. Afterwards I feel really ashamed. But I fall again and again. Any advice?

A. Yes, it is a form of addiction. As with any addiction it takes away freedom. The first step in rehabilitation is the humble admission of having lost your freedom in dealing with the problem. Then you must sincerely ask for God's help, not just once, but every time you open your Internet For somebody addicted to alcohol, what is important is not to take the first drink. For you, the important step is not to switch on the site where you lose your freedom and dignity.
Fr Silvester 0 'Flynn

DANGAN;

Vigil: - Patrick Leonard.
11.30: - Anna & Laurence Reilly.
- Agetha & James Marron.
- Edward Fallon.

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

Adoration on Wednesday. Envelopes: €100

No Mass intentions next weekend.

Ministers of the Word.

Vigil: Rachel Neary. 11.30: Ann Ardiff

Next Weekend

Vigil: Sharon Bagnall. 11.30: - Janet Anderson.

Ministers of the Eucharist:

Vigil: Kate McNally & Padraig Bagnall

11.30:Jane Hegarty, Monica Holmes & Genny Burke

Next Weekend

Vigil: John Browne & Ann Fox.

11.30: Flor Madden, Michael McKeogh & John Carton.

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

TODAY'S MASS.

We gather to celebrate the Eucharist as a community of God's people we pray that we may recognise the Lord in the Scriptures and the breaking of the bread. Living a life of grace requires sacrifice and discipline. Jesus recognises this challenge in today's Gospel as he urges his hearers to 'enter through the narrow door'. The ways of the kingdom of God are often not the ways of the world. Those in this life who are perceived as blessed are presented here in the Gospel as those who will be standing outside the narrow door, asking for recognition and admission.
Church Collection this weekend. Over 1600 people have died and more than 2 million are homeless. Our diocese will be joining all Irish dioceses in holding a special church collection for the Trócaire Pakistan Floods appeal. For more information – www.trocaire.org
Meath Partnership are providing help to the unemployed. i. unemployed for at least three (3) consecutive months ii. currently in receipt of jobseekers payment.
All three courses will run on a full-time basis for 20 weeks in early September at Kells Business Park All course enquiries to (046) 9280 790. Application Forms may also be downloaded from our website www.meathpartnership.ie
WHIST this Monday night the 23rd Aug. will be run in aid of M.S. Ireland (Co. Meath Branch). Your support would be greatly appreciated.
BUS SERVICE TO SCOIL DARA: The service will now run at €20 per week with a minimum of 20 children. Mon-Fri. inclusive door to door pick up. Very reliable service. If you are interested in availing of this service please give you name and the number of children you have to Jeannie on 087 6968631. The maximum number of children this service can take is 26. So don't delay.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY – Coole: New programme begins in Sept At the moment we have a five week rota, ideally more is required to keep this very special programme going. All children's prayers and colouring sheets are provided weekly. We would ask that anyone interested in helping us please contact Bernie O'Mahony on 087 6774049 or Ann Tallon on 086 3736859
COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS
The Committee would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make our weekend so successful. Our sponsors — Sumrnerhill Beauty Rooms, Auto Glynn, Castlelawns Residence Assoc. Centra, Glynn Dycies, Paul Fay, Kiltale G.A.A., Body & Soul, Meath Macra, John Hussey Bucher, Summerhill Pharmacy, Macan's, Whispers Hair Salon, Vincent Nangle, Shaws, P.J. Tormey, Posh Frocks, Flynn's Nursery, Mary Mulvey, Cribbins Instant Lawns, Summerhill G.A.A, the brilliant local Irish Dancers, set dancers and stall holders. A very big Thank you to all our 'Rose' entrants and congratulations to Brittany Spears — aka Daniel Larkin who beat off stiff opposition to be crowned the first 'Wild
Summer Rose'. Thanks also to our judges, Lynn, Nancy, Mattie and Terry and our host for the night Sean Mahon. Also our beautician Sarah Canney. The winners of our raffle on Sun. were Sham O'Rourke, Ann Gannon, Brid Jennings, Ger Shaw, Rita Whelan and Jimmy McEnroe. Winner of our lucky square was Carmel Farrell. Music in lounge this Sat. 21st Aug. with 'John Flood'. The Mini Draw for August will take place at Bingo next Thurs. 26th Aug.
THIRD AGE NEWS.
Mon. 23rd Aug. Important members meeting at lOam. All members are asked to attend. Thurs. 24th Aug. Trip to Virginia Lakes, Cavan. Bus leaves the centre at lOam. Please take along some sandwiches/lunch for a picnic. Tea/Coffee will be provided. If this trip is of interest to you please phone the centre to book your place. Wed. 25th Aug. Reminiscence with members from St. Joseph's Hospital, Trim at Il am. All very welcome to attend. Boyne Youth Group will host a concert for our members here in the Third Age Centre at 11 am. Everyone is very welcome to attend. An enjoyable morning is assured. Thurs. 26th Aug. 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. Holiday to Wales from 29th Aug. to 2nd Sept. If you require the bus to get to the Co. Centre on Sun. 29th please phone to let us know. All passengers should be at the Co. Centre for 5.45 am sharp. Computer classes will resume in Sept. If interested please phone us for details. New members are always welcome here at the Third Age Centre. 046 9557766
Summerhill GFC: Fixtures: Mon 23rd.U. 14 reserves v Ballinabrackey in Ballinabrackey at 7pm. Lotto results: 14/8/10. Nos drawn 1,12,14, 19. No winner. €20 each to Brian Elliott , Colman Larkin, Jacinta O Brien, Olivia Comey. Next jackpot €5,800. Nursery programme every Saturday morning in the pitch at 10 for boys and girls aged 4 to 7 years.

COOLE CEMETERY SUNDAY. A good turn out of people in Coole to pray for the dead. The cemetery and grounds were looking very well thanks to the plot holders and our FAS worker, Lucky and supervisor Pat.

The cemetery Collection amounted to €1,000 and the church box collection totalled €680.Thanks to all the people for their generosity.