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Seventeenth Sunday in ordinary time

sunday  27^th July 2014    

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 28^th  July: 17^th week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:  10am   Peter Tobin – Scart Road

Tues. 29^th  July: 17^th Week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am  Patrick & Nora Collins

                        & their son Con Collins - Kielnascarta

 

Wed. 30^th July:  17^th  week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:   10am   Eileen Bennett – Slip Park – 2^nd Anniv.

Hospital:  5.30pm   Pádraig Horan

                      

Thurs. 31^st July: 17^th week in Ordinary time:

Bantry:     10am  Donal & Nora Minehane –

                            Carrigboy, Donemark

Friday 1^st August: 17^th Week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry 10am       John P. McCarthy - Scartbawn

Kealkil: 7.30pm  Shared Mass – Rachel Cronin –          

                             Cahirmuckee – 1^st Anniversary        

Bantry: 7.30pm  Shared Mass        

                            

Sat.  2^nd August: 17^th week in Ordinary Time:

Hospital: 10am   Ray Clarkin – Gurteen & his mother

                            Alice Clarkin – Co. Leitrim  

Bantry: 6.15pm   Sheila O’Sullivan – Baurgorm (2^nd Anniv.) & her brother Eugie Hourihan - Baurgorm

                                                 

Sun. 3^rd August: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:        9am    Donal Lynch - Ardnagaoithe

Coomhola:  10am   Sheila & Denny Coakley & their son

                               Jimmy Coakley

Kealkil:      11am   Mary O’Sullivan – Ahilmore,

Bantry:        12noon        People of the Parish 

Graveyard Masses:

There will be Mass at the Abbey Graveyard on Tuesday, 5^th August at 7.30pm.

In the event of rain Mass will be celebrated in St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry.

Cilléanach Mass:

Wednesday, 6^th August at 7.30pm

In the event of rain Mass will be celebrated in St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry.

Whiddy Graveyard Mass

Saturday 9^th  August. Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon at Whiddy Island Graveyard

                                  The Deep End                                               

Treasures, Pearls and Suspended Coffees.   

                                                        

I recently wandered into a café in Dublin that was selling ‘suspended coffees’. This is where you buy a coffee and then buy another one ‘suspended’. Then someone who can’t afford to buy a hot beverage can come in and ask for a ‘suspended coffee/tea’. It reminded me of one of today’s parables, the treasure in the field. It gave me a tiny glimpse of what the world looks like when we take this Kingdom of God stuff seriously. It brings great joy, especially when it is unexpected. Sometimes there are hidden treasures of God’s kingdom going on right under our noses (remember the mustard seed revolution parable from last week?). Over the last few Sundays we have heard Matthew 13 and the parables on the growth and development of God’s Kingdom. Today we are told what to do when we find it. It may be unexpected; it may be the result of a long search and journey, but once found, nothing else matters.

We are driven by our desires. It is what we desire most that effects what we do and the choices we make in life. In both parables, the finder responds wholeheartedly and in complete surrender. We should ask for the ability to make the radical decision for the treasure. Jesus tells us that there is only one thing worth pursuing at any cost – that is the Kingdom of God. And joy is one proof of its presence.                                           

(Find your nearest suspended coffee: www.suspendedcoffees.com.)                     

Jane Mellett (Email janemellett@yahoo.com)

Autumn Station Masses 2014

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Autumn 2014 during the months of August, September & October.

If you are thinking of hosting the Autumn Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14​​th – Sunday ​17​​th August ​2014​.  For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people.  This Festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690 or from NI 07598 876399, or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).

Bantry Parish & Friends Pilgrimage to Lourdes

22^nd – 27^th September 2014. Ex-Cork

Accompanied by Spiritual Director:

Fr. Sean Crowley C.C.

Accommodation at the Agena Hotel. Please see Church Porches for details & Parish Office for booking forms

Carriganass Castle Kealkill, Upcoming Event: Chapterhouse Theatre presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the castle on Thursday 7th August. Gates open at 7pm. Show 8pm. Tickets €17 Adult, €12 Child, €48 2 adults/2 children can be bought on the night or reserved in advance by calling 086 338 7277. Seating provided.

Offertory Collection:

Bantry Church weekend of 19^th/20^th  July: €2074.

Church Renovation Fund Collection (3^rd of 4 collections this year) will take place on August 9^th & 10^th.