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'Where Peter is, there is the Church' JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! WEEKLY, Jan 18th, 2015, (761) True peace can only be found in the Holy Spirit! Reflecting last week on the Apostles being frightened upon seeing Jesus walking on water, Pope Francis said that despite seeing the miracles done by Christ, the Apostles were in fear because “their hearts were hardened.” Among the reasons why one would have a “heart of stone,” the Pope said that it can easily happen to someone who has gone through a “painful experience.” The Apostle Thomas, who refused to believe in the Resurrection, was such. Another reason is to be closed in on one’s self. To make a world in one’s self, closed. In himself, in his community or in his parish, but always closed. And being closed can turn into so many things: pride, sufficiency, to think myself better than others, also vanity, no? There are mirror-men and women, who are closed in on themselves and constantly looking at themselves. Religious narcissists, no? But, they have a hard heart, because they are closed, they are not open. And they look to defend themselves with these walls that they have around them.” Pope Francis explained another reason for a hardened heart: that of “barricading” one’s self behind the letter of the law. The irony of this is that those who seek security within the law end up becoming like a “man or a woman in the cell of a prison behind bars: a security without freedom.” “The heart, when it is hardened, is not free and if it is not free it is because it does not love. You can do thousands of courses of catechesis, thousands of spiritual courses, thousands of yoga courses, zen and all those things. But all of that will never be capable of giving you the freedom of a son,” he said. “It is only the Holy Spirit that can move your heart to say ‘Father.'" 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St Charles Borromeo Confey, Leixlip - St Raphael’s Oratory; every day, 11.00am -3.00pm Fr Tony O’Shaughnessy, 6244637, Fr Pr Clancy, 6243533 BAPTISMS: St Patrick’s Church – Sunday 2pm: Parish Office: 6247410. Sunday Mass Sat 7pm, Sunday 9.30, St Brigid’s Church. last Sunday of month, 12.15pm 11.00, 12.30; Daily Masses: 9.30am, Mon to Fri 9.30am daily Mass & Sat vigil Mass, on request. Pre- Baptism meetings Tuesday 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church. To Confession after BAPTISM: : 3rd Saturday, 12.30; 4th Please arrange with the priests book contact Myles 01 6275942 about 2 weeks before Naas, Sallins & Two Mile House Fr. J Brickley P.P., 045-897703, Fr L Morgan, CC 045 949576 Fr PJ Madden, CC, 45 876160, Fr Kevin Walsh, CC 045 879730. • Church of Our Lady and St. David, Sallins Road Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 6pm. Sun. 9am, 11, 6pm. Holy Days: 7.30am, 10am. (except sat 10am only) Weekdays: 7.30am, 10am. (10am on Sat) Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass, Baptisms: 2n d & 4th Sundays Office/ Shop 045-879730. Mon. Tue. Thu. Fri 10-5, Wed.10-1. • Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 7.30pm. Sun. 10.30am, 12noon Weekdays: Mon. Wed. Fri 7.30pm. Holydays: 12, 7.30pm. Exposition: Mon-Fri, 10am to 7pm and Wednesday 10am – 9.30pm Baptisms: Every Saturday at 12.30pm. Office: Phone 045-895629; Mon-Fri 10am –1pm • Church of Our Lady and the Guardian Angels, Sallins Sunday Mass: Sat. (Vigil) 6.30pm. Sun. 10am. 12noon. Weekdays: Tue & Fri. 10.00am, Holy Days: 10.00am. Confession: Sat. after 6.30pm Mass, Baptism: 1st Saturdays, 5pm. Parish Office: Tue. & Thurs. 10- 1pm. 045-897150. • Church of St. Peter, Two-Mile-House – Sunday: 11.00am, Fri. 7.30pm, Holy day 9.30, Baptism 2nd Sun each month 11.45 Parish of Divine Mercy- Lucan South Fr. Eamon Burke PP - 01-4056858 Sunday Mass Times: 6.30 (Vigil), 10.30, 12.00. Mon-Fri: 9.15, Sat 10; Confession Sat before 6.30 Mass. Baptism: Sundays 1.00; 2 weeks notice. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Fri 9.15am to 3pm, Benediction & Divine Mercy Chaplet. Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip Parish Office, Monday / Friday, 10 -1pm, Sec. Bernadette Murray, Ph / Fax 6243673 Fr. John McNamara, Administrator, 01- 6245597, Schedule; Sundays: 8.30, 9.45, 11, 12.15, 7.30pm; Daily Masses; Mon-Friday; 9.30a.m. Holy Days 7.30pm (Vigil) 7.25am. 9.45, 11am, & 7.30pm Weekdays of Lent: 9.30a.m. & 7.30p.m. Saturdays: 10.00a.m. and 6.00p.m, (1st Mass of Sun.) First Fridays: 9.30a.m. & 7.30p.m. Confession: Sat: 10.30 to 11.30am &after 6pm Mass Baptisms:1st Sunday of month at 1.15. Third Saturday of month 12.30p.m. Please give one month’s prior notice. Exposition 1st Fridays 10 -12 noon; Mon 8.00p.m.-10 pm Mass in Irish 3rd Sun of month, & St Patrick’s day 11am Our Lady's Parish Centre 01- 6245159 Our email is [email protected] website is www.oln.ie St. Mary’s Parish, Maynooth Fr L Rigney, P.P, 087-2607377, Fr Paul Kelly 087-2463876 Parish Office / Secretary 629 3018 Sunday Masses: Vigil 7pm, 8.45, 10.00, 11.30. 1.00, 6.00 Holy Days: Vigil 7pm, 8am,10.00, 7pm Lady Chapel: Sunday 10.00am. Holy Day: 8pm Weekday Masses: 8.00am, 10.00am Mon to Friday Saturday: 10.00am,7.00pm (Vigil) Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sat 12 noon, 2nd & 4th Sunday 2.00pm Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass Exposition: Monday to Friday . 3.00pm to 5.00pm Parish Website: www.maynoothparish.dublindiocese.ie St Patrick's Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown Fr John Hassett, PP, 6812088 Fr Denis Carroll 6281018; Sacristy 6281018 Clondalkin Parish Ph/Fax, 459 3520 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 7pm, 9, 10.30, 12 noon Church of The Immaculate Conception and St. Killian Eucharistic Adoration every Saturday from 5.30- 6.45 Parish Office: 00353 1 459 3520, Weekdays 9.30am – 12.30pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Sat, 10 am. [email protected] www.clondalkinparish.com Sacrament of Penance: Sat after 10am & 7pm Masses. Administrator: Rev. Damian Farnon, Tel. 459 2665 Baptisms: 1st, 3rd, 12.45 pm, 2nd Sat 12.30 Assistant Priest: Rev. Padraig O’Sullivan, 464 0441 At least one-month notice required. Applications at Parish Masses: Sundays (Vigil) 7.30pm, Sunday 9am, (Gaeilge) 10.30am Office between 10am –1.00 Mon -Fri. No phone bookings. (Choral), 12noon (Family) and 5.30pm. Parish of the Sacred Heart Weekdays (Monday – Friday) – 7.30am and 10am. Saturday 10am. St John’s Drive, Sruleen Clondalkin 01 4570032 First Fridays – 7.30am, 10am and 7.30pm. Holy Days – 7.30pm (Vigil), 7.30am, 10am, 1pm, 7.30pm. Fr. Michael Ruddy ss.cc Confessions: Saturdays 10.30 to 11am and 6.45pm to 7.15pm. Mon-Fri, 9am Morning Office, 9.15am Mass, 9.45am Rosary. nd th Baptisms: 2 and 4 Sundays after 12 noon Mass (by appt) Sat 9.45am Morning Office, 10am Mass, 10.30 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Benediction at 12.25; 6.30 Vigil Mass St Brigid’s Parish, Kill, Johnstown, Ardclough of Sunday. Sunday Masses: 10.30, 12.00 Priests; Fr Willie O’Byrne, P.P., Tel 045-878008. St Conleth’s Parish Newbridge Fr M. Kelly, CC, 045- 877880 Masses Saturday: Vigil Mass – 6.15pm. Sunday: 8.30am. Sunday Mass: Kill: Sat. (Vigil) 7.30, Sun: 11am, 12.15pm. 11.00am. 12.30pm. 7.00pm. Holy Day Vigil: 6.15pm. Ardclough: Sunday 9.30am. Holy Days: Masses as on Sunday (no 12.30 Mass) Weekday Mass: Kill: Mon-Sat 10am & Fri. 7.30pm. st Weekdays: Monday – Saturday: 9.30am. Fridays only 7.30pm. Ardclough: The 1 Friday every month, 8.30pm; st Confessions Saturday: 11.00am. – 12 noon & after 6.15 pm Confessions: Sat after 10am. Mass and 1 Friday Parish Office: Mon-Fri. 9.30-12.30, (045) 878008 Mass. First Friday: 9.00am. – 9.30am. Penitential Service Mass: 7.30pm. No Confessions during Mass. People are always Parish of Clane & Rathcoffey welcome to call to any Priest for Confession at anytime. Fr Paul O’ Boyle, PP, 045-868249, Telephone: 045 432808 Weekday Mass; Mon-Fri, 10am Clane - Dominican Church Masses Sat: Vigil Mass – 8.00pm. Sun: Sunday Mass: Sat vigil Clane 6.30pm, Sun 9.30, 11.30 9.30am. 10.30am. 12 noon & 5.30pm. Holy days: 7.30am. Rathcoffey: 10.30. Confessions: before Saturday 6.30 Mass 10.00am. 12 noon. 5.30pm. W/days: Mon-Fri: 7.30am. 10am. Parish Office Mon-Sat 9.30 - 4pm, beside Church 045 861393 5.45pm. Sat: 8am. & 10am. Confessions: Saturday: 9.30am. – 10.00am. 10.30am. – Parish of Dunboyne & Kilbride 11.15am. 7.30pm. – 8.00pm. First Friday: 9.30am – 10.00am. Parish Office Mon-Fri 9.30-1, 1.30-5pm, 01-8255342, 5.30pm – 6.00pm. No Confessions during Mass. Call to any Mgr. Dermot Farrell PP, Fr Mark English CC, Fr Gabriel Flynn Priest for Confession anytime. Tel 045 487200 PC. Email- [email protected] - Cill Mhuire Ballymany -Masses Sat: Vigil Mass 7.00pm. Mass times Dunboyne Vigil Sat 7pm, Sun 9am, 11.30. Sunday: 10am, 11.30am. Holy Days: 10am. Weekdays: Mon – Kilbride Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 10am Friday: 10am. Confessions Saturday: after 7.00pm. Mass First Holy Days Dunboyne 9am Kilbride 10am. Friday: 9.30am – 10.00am. call to any Priest for Confession at Confessions After 10am Mass, before 7pm Mass in Dunboyne. anytime. Telephone: 045 432286. Before 6pm Mass in Kilbride. Daily Mass Dunboyne 9am weekdays, 10am Saturday. 8pm on 1st KILCULLEN Church of Sacred Heart & St Brigid Fr. N Mackey PP 045 481230, Fr. Martin Harte, 481222 Fridays. Parish Centre Phone Valarie & Vivienne on 045 480 727 First Friday Mass Dunboyne 8pm www.kilcullenparish.net Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Dunboyne Tuesday MASSES weekdays 9.30am, Sunday 6.30 (Saturday Vigil), & Friday 9.30am to 8pm. 11.00am. Confessions on request before vigil Mass Baptisms Please book with Parish Office Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays, Parish Centre, 10am- 9pm. Contact Marie 086 6088839, Mary 401856, or the Parish Office. Weddings In either churches, minimum of 3 months; must be Saint Joseph's Gormanstown Sunday Mass 9.30am booked through clergy or parish secretary. WHAT IT SAYS 'I saw your ad in the Open Door' 3 THE OPEN DOOR [email protected] [email protected] HANDYMAN 01-6292909, Curtain poles, 087-9381997 flat pack 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 18th, 2015 assembly, under stairs storage, attic insulation, gates, www.theopendoor.ie raised beds, fencing. Brian 085-7159617 / 01-6245949 TILING Word of ETERNAL LIFE The Holy Gospel St John, chapter 1; verses 35 - 42 They saw where he lived, and stayed with him. As John stood with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared hard at him and said, ‘Look, there is the Lamb of God.’ Jesus looked hard at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas’ – meaning Rock Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They answered, ‘Rabbi,’ – which means Teacher – ‘where do you live?’ ‘Come and see’ he replied; so they went and saw where he lived, and stayed with him and the rest of that day. It was about the tenth hour. One of these two who became followers of Jesus after hearing what John had said was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. Early next morning, Andrew met his brother and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ – which means the Christ – and he took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked hard at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas’ – meaning Rock. This is the Gospel of the Lord. From today's Mass Reading of the Holy Gospel God's calling is revealed to us by the actions of the two disciples of John the Baptist who followed Jesus. For it is Jesus that we must follow in order to be saved. He is the Lamb of God, the perfect human sacrifice for the redemption of our sins. Jesus is our Rabbi, our Teacher. He shows us the way, the truth and the life. From the Gospel we also learn how Peter came to follow Jesus. His call came through his brother Andrew who was God's instrument of grace to call Peter. Throughout the Holy Bible and even in our daily lives, we see how the grace of God works through His children to implement His Divine calling. So, I ask you again, "What are you looking for? Are you looking to answer the calling of the Lord?" If you are looking for the way, the truth and the life, then you must fix your eyes on Jesus. You must answer your calling by living holy lives. Your presence at Mass is a spiritual sign that the grace of God is at work in you. It is an indication that you are longing to participate in fellowship as one in the Body of Christ so you may share together in the great spiritual Feast with Christ. It is an indication that you desire to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the Bread of Life. As long as we continue to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist worthily, in the state of grace, there is hope. And as long as there is hope, the grace and mercy of God will not let us down. 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It just so happens that the lens the Catholic Tradition uses to read the story flows from Scripture itself–to be precise, it flows from the connection between holy words written hundreds of years apart. But despite the many years and different human authors, the texts were inspired by the same Divine Author, the Holy Spirit. In chapter 60 of Isaiah (Is 60:1-6), it is predicted that at a time of darkness, the glory of the Lord will shine over Jerusalem. The heavenly light will be a beacon to the pagan nations and even to their kings. Here we find mention of camels whose job it will be to bring the wealth of these nations, including frankincense and gold, to the city of the Lord. Psalm 72 agrees that far off kings will bring gifts to the Son of David. The tradition of the Church has always seen the story of the Magi as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy and Psalm 72. Hence the crowns and camels. But hold on. Isaiah 60 mentions only two of the gifts mentioned by Matthew: gold, fit for a king, and frankincense, for the worship of God. So what about the myrrh–where does that come from and what does it mean? Myrrh, an aromatic resin, was used in preparing the dead for burial. Gold reveals that the babe in the manger is actually a king; frankincense tells us that is he God incarnate; myrrh tells us that he has come to die. That someone would redeem God’s people through suffering and death was foretold by Isaiah a few chapters earlier (Is 53). This was the really hard thing for those living in Jesus’ time to comprehend–that the same person who fulfilled all those prophecies about a glorious new king also fulfilled the prophecies about a suffering servant. All three gifts of the Magi are necessary to convey the true revelation, the true epiphany of who this child is and what he is destined to do. That’s why for hundreds of years we’ve sung of three kings, not two or four. The ancient feast of the Epiphany actually celebrates three events, tied together by the meaning of the word epiphany or “manifestation.” Jesus suddenly appears as who He really is–messiah and God–to the Magi, at Cana when he works his first miracle, and when he is baptized in the Jordan. In the early Church, Epiphany was therefore second only to Easter vigil as the time to celebrate the sacrament of baptism. BUILDING ENERGY RATING ASSESSOR • • • • (BER CERTS) Energy rate your building Planning applications – Drawings for extensions, Conversions, renovations SEAI registered. Contact: John Doyle 01 4459153 / 086 7722892 Kildare Alzheimer Tips for a Healthy Brain We all brush our teeth every day. But most of us do not consciously brush up on our brains. This is unfortunate but understandable as up to recently the imperativeness of both physical and mental stimulation has not been fully appreciated. 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Purgatory (Latin., "purgare", to make clean, to purify) in accordance with Catholic teaching is a place or condition of temporal punishment for those who, departing this life in God's grace, are not entirely free from venial faults, or have not fully paid the satisfaction due to their transgressions. The Catholic doctrine of purgatory supposes the fact that some die with smaller faults for which there was no true repentance in this life. The proofs for the Catholic teaching, both in Scripture and in Sacred Tradition, are bound up also with the practice of praying for the dead. For why pray for the dead, if there be no belief in the power of prayer to afford solace to those who as yet are excluded from the presence of God? So true is this position that prayers for the dead and the existence of a place of purgation are mentioned in conjunction in the oldest passages of the early Church Fathers. 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Sun Cancer Protection in The Irish Winter For those with access to the internet, it is simple to google the Sun Smart websites. This could well be our most important homework this winter, as parents. We need to be very aware that most skin cancers take 20 - 30 years to grow. But now is the time to protect our children, starting by becoming sun-smart ourselves. An Epidemic of Self-Harming: The rates of diagnoses of skin cancers, including the deadly malignant melanoma, are increasing at an epidemic rate in Ireland. I quoted new figures from The Irish Cancer Society Sun Smart websites in a recent article. They are so shocking, and so relevant to sun protection for our children, I give them here again: "Public warned to cover up as skin cancer cases rise by 36%": Members of the public have been urged to cover up when in the sun - new figures "36 per cent rise in the number of cases of skin cancer between 1997 and 2007." Horrific Statistics: "Data from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) also shows a 75 per cent increase in females under 50 years presenting with malignant melanoma." "According to the NCRI statistics, there were 7,743 new cases of skin cancer diagnosed in 2007, up from 5,687 cases 10 years earlier." Huge Increase: "Of the cases confirmed in 2007, some 7,076 were for non-melanoma cancer, the most common type of skin cancer. In addition, 667 new cases of malignant melanoma cancer were diagnosed." Who'd Be A Man? "The data shows there has been an 84 per cent increase in the number of cases of malignant melanoma skin cancer in males and a 48 per cent increase in women over the decade." It is no exaggeration to call this an epidemic - an epidemic of self-harming! Our children are even more vulnerable than we are, on several counts. Remember there are three ways to teach: by example, by example, by example. Next Week: This Self-Harming Epidemic Is Far More Serious Than Any 'Flu'! 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Phone 01-6273597, 086-8226662 [email protected] Continuing on the theme of healthy meals, this week I have a recipe that when you look at the list of ingredients appears a bit unusual, but it really works. It is quite a fruity, mild curry and I think it will be a winner. Most of the work is in the preparation of the ingredients which will need to be done at least an hour and a half in advance. Sometimes I think when we go to prepare a meal, we think in terms of cooking the food and serving it immediately. There are plenty of quick, easy recipes that this applies to and I have given them to you in the past, but lots of meals do take time to cook. It’s not that they actually take any longer to prepare really, it’s just they need to be done in advance. So we need to get our heads around preparing the meal and leaving it to cook, going off and doing other things and not trying to do everything at once, in a rush at 5pm or 6pm. Now I know if you are coming in from work and you need a meal on the table this is not going to work for you, but you do have alternatives, you can prepare it and cook it in advance or double the ingredients so you can freeze one portion. As I have mentioned before, if you start doing this just one day a week, you will be surprised at how quickly you will be able to put a meal together and learn healthy cooking skills. Tropical Chicken Serves 4 Preheat oven to 150C / 300F Gas 2 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 chicken fillets 1 tbsp butter 2 onions sliced 1 red pepper cored and sliced 2 large tomatoes quartered 2 medium eating apples peeled and diced Grated zest and juice of 1 medium orange 2 cloves of garlic crushed 2 tbsp mild curry powder (use less, depending on your taste) 2 tbsp flour Salt and pepper 2 medium bananas sliced 3 tsp desiccated coconut (optional but lovely) Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan, season the chicken breasts and add them to the pan and cook till lightly browned on both sides, transfer to a large ovenproof casserole dish. Melt the butter in the pan and add the onions, peppers, tomatoes and apple and cook for 5 minutes. Add the orange zest and juice, garlic, curry powder and flour and give it a good stir to incorporate the flour and cook over a low heat for a few minutes, stirring continuously. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and pour over the chicken breasts, cover and transfer to the oven for 1 hour. Just before serving add the bananas and sprinkle with the coconut. • Beautiful Breads – Wed 28th Jan. 8pm – 10pm On this evening I hope to show you the pleasure and satisfaction of baking your own fresh bread. We will cover yeast breads as well as brown and soda breads. Also on the menu will be speciality Mediterranean breads stuffed with pesto, olives and sundried tomatoes. So ditch the no-carb diet for the night, come along and enjoy what great bread baking has to offer. There will be samples to take home. • Easy Family Meals Wed 4th-25th Feb. 8pm - 10 Are you looking for some new easy recipes and ideas to replace the old ones you have been cooking week in week out? Whether your work is inside or outside the home, this course is for you. 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Tips for a Healthy Brain GoCar gives you wheels when you need them. Cars and vans are available to rent in 15 minute chunks for as long as you need them. The vehicle you require can be booked 24/7 online or over the phone via GoCars customer service We all brush our teeth every day. But most department. There are a range of cars available, so each trip of us do not consciously brush up on our you get to choose the most suitable vehicle for your needs on brains. This is unfortunate but that occasion. understandable as up to recently the Very useful for shopping trips, weekends away, holiday trips imperativeness of both physical and and business trips, you can get the car you want, whenever mental stimulation has not been fully you want it. The main aim of this unique service is that you appreciated. get to enjoy the use of the vehicle, as what you get in return Activity, attitude and simple lifestyle for your money is a well-cared for and regularly maintained changes can boost your brain health and vehicle with fully comprehensive insurance and road tax may even act as a buffer against decline in brain function. We can shape our brains by thrown in to the bargain. the actions we choose to do and by the way Gone are the days of leasing, NCT’s and visits to a we think and approach life. Research shows mechanic. GoCar locations are dedicated parking spaces, so that “modifiable” lifestyle factors can help you’ll have hassle-free parking near to your home or work. to protect brain health and function. GoCars are parked directly on the streets of Dublin and Your brain is very complex and the Cork. Use your own GoCard, which is supplied to you when environment affects how it works. For your you join the club, to access a GoCar at any time – as you will brain that environment is how you live and never need to meet anyone. how physically active you are. It is also Your GoCard is your car key for all GoCars in Ireland. You how much you engage with others, how you eat and sleep and whether you occupy your simply scan your GoCard in front of a special digital pad located inside the windscreen of all GoCars and your brain with tasks that can strengthen it. allocated vehicle will unlock for you. Remain socially active. Joining a book You then access a keypad located inside the cars glove-box club, a community group, a choir or a hill and you input your unique 4 digit code (supplied with your walking group will improve your social GoCard) in order to release the key of the car. From that interaction. point on you just use the car key as you normally would do You could also arrange to have a regular to open/lock the car and to use in the ignition also. coffee morning with a friend. Social When you are finished with the car at the end of your intervention stimulates the brain cells and allocated time, you simply return the car to the pick-up strengthens those already formed. New cells also spring to life in key memory location and reverse the pick-up process and walk away. A fuel card is also provided in the glove-box for your areas of the brain. (Extracts from TCD convenience. Dementia Research – NEIL). I have tried this service out on 2 occasions recently and I The next meeting will be held on have to say the scheme is very intuitive and deserves to be th Wednesday 28 January in McAuley the success story that it is! Place Naas. There is no December Breda Corrigan [email protected] meeting. All welcome. Enq 045-897833. 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The ICA is open to all women over the age of 16. Come and find out how ICA can offer you Fun Friendship &Support. New members very welcome. To find out the activities that take place in Palmerstown and how to become a member contact us at [email protected] or text ICA, your Kate Walsh House, The Mill name and contact number to 087-240-6508. ICA website www.ica.ie and is on face book. Celbridge invites you to come On behalf of the premature babies in the and visit us on any Tuesday Coombe Hospital we would like to thank from 2pm - 5pm or Thursday everyone who supported our appeal - so far from 10am - 1pm we have sent in up to 200 blankets and hats. We have activities such as Go Please continue the good work! For Life exercise programme, Mary Duffy PRO Indoor-Bowls, Bingo, Sing Along and Dancing, annual outings. And the all important cuppa and light refreshments. New members very welcome, “The quality of your mental health affects the quality of male and female. your life”. If you • Ph Susan at 01 6275518. are struggling with anxiety or depression, Celbridge Day Care Club FOR YOUR SOUL! The Two Pillars … This well-known dream/vision of St John Bosco, founder of the Salesian Order, has great relevance for our own times. St John Bosco, founder of the Salesian Order, died in 1888 and we celebrate his feast day this Month, January 31. It is a good time to recall some of his prophetic visions granted him by God for the salvation of souls. The message of this ‘Two Pillars’ vision is very clear - our salvation and the safety of the Church. The Holy Eucharist and Our Blessed Lady are our source of strength and protection. These are Don Bosco’s words: “In the midst of this endless sea, two solid columns, a short distance apart, soar high into the sky. One is surmounted by a statue of the Immaculate Virgin, at whose feet a large inscription in Latin reads ‘Help of Christians’. The other, far loftier and sturdier, supports a large white finding life difficult, isolated or find it Host of proportionate size and bears the inscription difficult to talk, we are here to help. “Salvation of Believers”. Celbridge - Mill Centre, Mondays 11am, The flag-ship commander – the Pope – standing at the helm room 1 strains every muscle to steer his ship between the two Newbridge – The Parish Centre, Tuesdays at columns, from whose summits hang many anchors & Co Kildare 7.30pm strong hooks linked to chains. The entire enemy fleet, some Eucharistic Adoration GROW is confidential, non-denominational, with crosses on their banners, closes in to intercept and anonymous and open to all. No fees. Ellen @ sink the flagship at all costs. They bombard it with every Wednesday in the 087 2291718 or Office 01 8734029 or sacristy 10.00 a.m. to everything they have; books & pamphlets, incendiary bombs, firearms, cannon... The battle rages ever more 6.00p.m. All welcome to www.grow.ie furiously, but the flagship, unscathed and undaunted, keeps come and spend some on its course. At times a formidable ram splinters a gaping time in quiet prayer. hole in its hull, but immediately a breeze from the two columns instantly seals the gash. Looking for new hobbies or friends? Celbridge guild of The Irish Freedom from Meanwhile enemy cannons blow up and fall to pieces, Countrywomen's Association meet every Drug Addiction! Tuesday, (from Sept 9) in the Slip Hall beside ships crash into each other, crack up and sink to the bottom. In blind fury, the enemy takes to hand-to-hand combat, Community Cenacolo Castletown Gates. cursing & blaspheming. Suddenly the Pope falls seriously You are not alone anymore! wounded. He is instantly helped up, but struck a second Meetings take place every We offer a varied programme of talks, time and dies. A shout of victory rises from the enemy, and exercise and craft classes, theatre outings, etc. Wednesday at 7.30 pm in St. wild rejoicing sweeps their ships. But no sooner is the Pope Peter’s Parish Ctr, Phibsboro, The guild is a very friendly group and you dead than another takes his place. The captains of the Further information contact will be assured of a great welcome. • Aida 086 3760647 auxiliary ships elected him so quickly that the news of the Do come along and see for yourself. • Frank 087 9096007 Pope’s death coincides with his successor’s election. • Jean 087 268 7040, Further details from 087 2191770. The enemy’s self – assurance is rocked! • Doris 085 7071431. Breaking through all resistance, the Pope steers his ship safely between the two columns; first to the one surmounted by the Host, and then the other topped by the statue of the Blessed Virgin, Help of Christians. At this Unit 3 Leixlip Shopping Mall (opposite post office) point something unexpected happens. The enemy ships Ph 6242511/6245351. Open weekdays 9:30 - 5pm. panic and disperse, colliding with and scuttling each CV Preparation & printing, typing, photocopying (b/w & colour), scanning, other… What is the Lord saying to His people in this vision? binding etc. Renew your love & devotion to the Holy Eucharist, 1 to 1 Computer Classes, qualifications Fetac Level 4. Confession, Our Blessed Lady and loyalty to our Holy Computer & internet access for Jobseekers and members of the public. Father and to the teaching of the one true Church! • Information Officer available Fr T. Ingoldsby, SDB GROW… Suncroft Parish Church CELBRIDGE ICA Leixlip Resource Centre Motherhood – the 'antidote to individualism' EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St Oliver Plunkett Church, Kilcloon, near Maynooth. Eucharistic Adoration Tue 9am to 9.30pm, Thurs 9am to 10pm In response to the Church’s call to honour the Blessed Sacrament there is also Benediction and Rosary every Tues night at 9pm. All welcome. 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For further information please contact social work dept on 045 873200 and leave a message for Mary Clancy, social worker, to call you back Dignity of Life at All Stages A weekly prayer vigil and guided holy hour for the protection of human life at all stages takes place in the St. John of the Cross oratory, St. Teresa's Church, Clarendon St. Dublin 2, every Wed evening, 7 to 8pm (+ cup of tea!) All welcome. Eucharistic Adoration St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge, Silent Adoration daily 10 am - 10.pm daily. Extended Adoration every first Friday From 10.am to 12.00 midnight. Could you commit to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for an hour per week, particularly during lunch or supper time period? Please do call in and place your petitions in our petition box. During his general audience last week Pope Francis lamented how mothers are often under-appreciated in their family role, and said they are key players in fighting against individualistic, self-centred society. “To be a mother is a great treasure. Mothers, in their unconditional and sacrificial love for their children, are the antidote to individualism; they are the greatest enemies against war,” the pontiff told pilgrims. Mothers, he said, “are often exploited because of their availability. Not even the Christian community values them properly, despite the eminent example of the Mother of Jesus.” “In this sense motherhood is more than childbearing; it is a life choice entailing sacrifice, respect for life, and commitment to passing on those human and religious values which are essential for a healthy society,” he said. Are you a good role model? Baby & Toddler Group Join us in Straffan Hall every Friday during school term 10am-12. €3 per visit. 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Mary’s example provides an The option to the former We are currently seeking opportunity for the Church to reflect on the role of all defender of (all) life –of 21 people over the age mothers in society and the Church, the Pope explained, ‘Amnesty International’, the (retired people especially noting how despite all of the “symbolic glorification” Benenson Society was set up welcome) who are interested we give to motherhood, it is still under-valued. in overseas protest atvolunteering. the about-turnWe in by Amnesty, despite colossal “All of us give credit to our mothers for life and many offer a comprehensive training worldwide protest, in no programme to help you other things, but not always are they listened to or longer defending most discern whetherthe overseas helped in everyday life…Their important contribution vulnerable of all human volunteering is for you and to the life of society, their daily sacrifices and their beings – the baby induring the and full support before, aspirations are not always properly appreciated,” he womb. after your placement if you do observed. To be a mother is a gift, the Pope said, and Peter Benenson (31 July decide to go overseas. explained that through their sacrifices, mothers assist 1921 – 25 Feb 2005) was an www.viatoreschristi.com in helping society to overcome its self-centred English lawyer and the [email protected] founder of Amnesty tendencies, as well as its lack of openness, generosity Tel. 01-868 9986 International. and concern for others. He concluded by asking those present to join him in thanking all mothers “for what they are and for all that they give to the Church and to our world,” and gave his blessing. Straffan 13 Bring your business '' I saw your ad in the Open Door'' Would you like to offer guidance and support to a young person? Le Cheile are looking for volunteers to commit 2 hours per week to meet with a young person who may need help to make positive changes in their life. For more info contact [email protected] 086 7966441. 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MATTHEW & SON SEAI Reg’d [email protected] www.matthewandson.ie 087-2347327 Tel/Fax 01-6244249 ALTERNATIVE Dear Grace I believe that Jesus is truly present in the Host, which we receive at Communion in Mass. I would like to be able to explain this mystery better especially as we are in the season of Christmas. Can you help? When a priest, during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, repeats the words of Jesus over the bread and wine, they really do become the Body and Blood of the Lord Himself. How can this be? Where did the Church get this idea? The simple answer is that we believe it because Jesus said it, and His Word transmitted to us in various ways. One of these ways is the Bible. In addition to the testimony of the Sacred Scriptures, however, we also have Sacred Tradition, that which the Apostles handed down to us and which they learned from Christ. We also have the teaching of the Church, given the authority to teach by Jesus in His name. Let us look first, then, at the Bible to see how exactly the Church can so confidently teach what she does. Are you a family carer providing care for a relative or a friend? Family carers provide care to loved ones in the family home. For example, spouses care for their partners who may have become ill or frail, daughters or sons care for their parents as they become older or infirm, parents care for their children who have intellectual/ physical disabilities. Further info - Barry O’Keefe, Age Action on 0879682406 [email protected] or Tanya Spellman TLC on 01 6549600. Kerdiffstown Holiday Centre Saint Vincent de Paul Society is delighted to offer Kerdiffstown holiday centre to the wider community as a venue for a range of activities, from meetings to classes etc. For information call Pat 045 866337 [email protected] Saint Vincent de Paul- serving the community. ARC Cancer Support ARC stands for Aftercare Research Counselling and is a Cancer Support Centre and a voluntary registered charity located at 65, Eccles Street, D7. ARC House offers support to people affected by cancer and those who care about them. This support is holistic and complements the primary medical treatment with education and psychological care. Services in ARC House are free of charge. Friends of St Philomena Patronage of infants, children of Mary, desperate causes, infertility, new born, priests, sickness, young people and for the grace of perseverance… The primary Scripture text we have that clearly St. Philomena’s cords, demonstrates the reason for the Church’s belief in holy oils, beads, medals, relics, the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is scarves, statues, etc. that part of the Gospel referred to as the “institution Phone 059 9727014 narrative” – the words used by Christ when He gave John Rice, Garryhill, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. 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THE OPEN DOOR 15 U3A The University of Third Age is a learning circle or co-operative, where members learn from one another by sharing knowledge, experiences and engaging in social activities. The word "university " in this context comes from the mediaeval meaning - a gathering or co-operative - where members share a common programme of learning. It is open to men and women over 55years and all one needs is interest and enthusiasm to join. We in Maynooth U3A are in our seventh year and over that time our activities have included travel, Ireland, UK, and Europe. • Activities - Theatre and Film outings, various Crafts, Walking Club, Book Club. Singing and dancing being a popular activity; we have engaged in Carol singing for different charities since our inception. • We meet every Friday 11am in Community Space. Tesco Shopping Centre, Maynooth. Formal meeting first Friday monthly, with different interests or social gathering on the remaining Fridays. NOTE – In July & August there will only be the 1st Friday meetings –July 4th and August 1st. Back to usual weekly gatherings in September • New members are always welcome and you are welcome to drop in on a Friday morning or contact any of the following numbers. • Contact Helen at 01-6286592 CHURCH OF IRELAND • Sunday Worship: For 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays Service times are: 9am at St Finian’s Church, Newcastle Lyons 10.30am at Straffan Church 12.00 noon at Christchurch Celbridge For 5th Sundays there is a United Service at 10.30am in one of the churches ENQUIRIES - re Baptism, Confirmation, Wedding or Funeral, please contact Rev Leonard Ruddock, Rural Dean. 045-865178, 087-7643296 [email protected], www.cs-nl.org Foróige in Kildare If you are interested in joining Foróige as a member of volunteer, check us out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheNew-Kildare-foroige-page/685336028151770 or the national Facebook page Facebook.com/Foroige and be sure to get in touch! You can also email [email protected] or phone Stephen O’Leary Public Relations Officer for Foróige Kildare at 08577352060 AWARE- fighting depression! Aware, the national organisation to help people suffering depression and their families meets Monday evenings at 8.00 p.m., Scoil San Carlo, Confey, Leixlip. A service for young people and facilitated by young people, meets Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. The confidential information line is available at the same times at (01) 458 1010. For info call Aware at (01) 661 7211, 6247214 and 624 2471. A team trained in suicide intervention is available. with the HARVEST! The Papacy No other office has been as beloved or maligned as the Papacy. Many see the Pope as an autocratic tyrant; some consider him as the Antichrist. While several Popes did not have sterling character, they had no lasting impact on the Church’s official teaching. The majority of Popes have been men of holiness, taking seriously their title: "Servant of the servants of God." But even with the witness of 2000 years, some non-Catholics still have issues with the Papacy. First, most Protestants do not believe there is Scriptural justification. Catholics turn to Matthew 16: Jesus told Simon, "You are Peter (petros) and upon this Rock (petra) I will build My Church." Much written about this passage concerns the difference between the Greek words "petros" and "petra": that "petros" usually means a small stone, while "petra" means a huge boulder. The fact is, the word "petra" is feminine, and would never be used as a man's name; the masculine form is "petros." Also, in the Aramaic spoken by Jesus, the words are identical: "You are kepha (rock), and upon this kepha I will build My Church." According to Ephesians 2 the Church is “built on the foundation of the Apostles”, making Peter a foundation-stone of the Church. Matthew 16 continues: "I give you the keys of the kingdom." Many scholars conclude that Jesus was alluding to Isaiah 22: King Hezekiah of Judah appointed Eliakim as prime minister over his kingdom. Likewise Jesus, the rightful King of Israel, appointed a prime minister over His earthly Kingdom. Every list of the Apostles in Scripture lists Peter first. He was the spokesman for the Apostles; he preached the sermon at Pentecost; he healed the sick and raised the dead; he brought the Gospel to the Gentiles; and he issued the decrees of the Council of Jerusalem. Peter's supremacy is obvious; and as Judas’ office was passed to a successor (Acts 1), so was Peter’s. Second, the doctrine of Papal infallibility is extremely misunderstood. Many believe a Pope can make infallible statements at will, but this is not true. A Pope, speaking from the "chair" (office) of Peter as chief shepherd of the Church on an issue of faith or morals, is preserved from teaching error. As Jesus said, "the gates of hell shall not prevail against (the Church)." This authority is very limited: in the last 100 years, only two decrees have been proclaimed by the Pope infallibly. Evangelicals believe the writers of Scripture were infallible when they penned the Scriptures. Likewise, the same Holy Spirit grants infallibility to the regents of Christ's Kingdom. Michael Matthews is a Catholic evangelist, apologist, author and conference speaker, and a former ordained independent, fundamental Baptist minister. He can be reached via email at [email protected] for notices, accounts & boxed ads… 01-6292909 Small classifieds - 6273219 [email protected] www.theopendoor.ie SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Monthly in Palmerstown Music by "Good Times" live band, 3-6pm. Admission €5 including light refreshments in the Community & Youth Centre (over Supervalue). Dance the Evening away! Abigail 087 6640084 ALATEEN Teenagers: If you have a parent, family member or friend who drinks too much, you can see what it’s doing to them. But can you see what its doing to you? For information and help phone; Al-anon information centre: 01 8732699, or www.al-anon-ireland.org Alateen meet in Ballycane Church, Naas, Monday nights at 8.00. No meeting on bank holiday Monday weekends EVERY STORY Family NEEDS A SUPPORT LISTENER !! GROUP A listener listens with the Every 7.30as heart! Tuesday This is asnight true at today in it thewas St Eustace Centre, in the 1800’s when basement ofFrench Parochial House, women, Mainyoung St, Celbridge. Victoire Larmenier listened to The familyand support group is a the social spiritual plight voluntary organisation of the young, old and and supporting drug users abandoned She their families in in London. the Celbridge feltsurrounding compelled to provide a and areas. for thecall aged and on For‘home’ appointment Mary 087-1235778 education for the young. With the assistance of many generous friends and surmounting many obstacles, she established the first Nazareth House in Hammersmith, London. From there her legacy continues to be a lived reality through the @ the Mill, Mission of theCelbridge Sisters of to those in need in • Nazareth Tues 2.00pm - 5.00pm, countries-throughout • many Thur 10.00am 1.00pm the world New members welcome … If you would like tooutings, know Indoor bowls, bingo, the Sisters of andmore otherabout fun activities. in Ireland, LightNazareth refreshments served. please contact: Further information from [email protected] Susan at 01 6275518 CELBRIDGE DAY CARE CLUB 16 'Saw your ad in the Open Door' WWW.THEOPENDOOR.IE THE OPEN DOOR DOES GET RESULTS… REPETITION IS THE KEY! [email protected] PERSONAL COMPUTER LESSONS All Ages – Seniors & Beginners most welcome. Tailored to suit requirements. The Little Way Association Epiphany manifests God’s The Little Way Association supports religious and other charitable work, and to upkeep the Association's religious centres at Lourdes, Fatima, Walsingham and Knock, Co Mayo. ‘At present, more money than ever goes overseas to mission countries, yet missionaries themselves are still in need. Regular Mass offerings help them to meet basic personal needs in the way of clothing, shelter and food, which will give them enough strength and energy to serve their people. ‘Your Mass offerings are the means by which missionaries can be helped. We like to send them a minimum offering of €7.50 for each Mass. All intentions and offerings are sent to the Missions. Assuring you of a remembrance in our daily Mass and prayers. • The Little Way Association, Sacred Heart House, 119, Cedars Road, Clapham Common, London SW4 OPR CASA Caring & Sharing Association Call Mike 086 1939074 FLAT ROOFS PERMANENT SOLUTION CASA provide much needed respite care for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and has two houses for this purpose in Malahide and Swords, where those in need of a break can stay for up to three days at a time. The Association is funded voluntarily and much of the work is done by volunteer staff. Short/ long term volunteers are needed. • Contact Sharon Reynolds 086 3831035 GROW… “The quality of your mental health MATTHEW & SON affects the quality of your life” Building & Roofing If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, Celbridge - Mill Centre, Mondays 11am, room 1 CONTRACTORS Maynooth - Monday (except Bank Hols), 087-2347327, Library, between 6-8pm. 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The journey of the Magi to Christ, the Pope added, recalls the journey of every Christian, who is called to walk toward Christ attentively and courageously, following the Word of God as a star. After repeating his advice to all to carry a small book of the Gospels and read and meditate on it every day, the Pope offered Christmas wishes to Eastern Christians who were celebrating Christmas and asked the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for the spread of Christ’s Gospel throughout the world. EmployAbility Service Supporting people with a disability to secure and maintain employment If you have been out of work through Illness, Injury, Disability and you are looking to get back to work, we may be able to help you. 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Original sin, which destroyed the life God in soul of our first parents, has been inherited by all their descendants. Infant Baptism remits the effects and stain of Original Sin while Sanctifying Grace is infused into the infant’s soul (Catechism 1250). Even though the majority of Protestants practice Infant Baptism it is rejected by many others. The rite has a biblical foundation and can be traced back to apostolic times, though first explicitly mentioned in the 2nd century. To grasp the background and origins of Infant Baptism we must understand the original recipients of the New Covenant. During the first years, the members of the Church were exclusively Jewish. The Jews practiced infant circumcision, as mandated to Abraham (Gn 17:12), reaffirmed in the Mosaic Law (Lv 12:3), and demonstrated by the circumcision of Jesus on his eighth day (Lu 2:21). Without circumcision no male was allowed to participate in the cultural and religious life of Israel. The rite of circumcision as the doorway into the Old Covenant was replaced in the New Covenant with the rite of Baptism — both applied to infants. St. Paul makes this correlation: “In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh in the circumcision of Christ; and you were buried with him in baptism” (Co 2:11–12). The Catechism informs us that “this sign [of circumcision] prefigures that ‘circumcision of Christ’ which is Baptism” (CCC no. 527). When Peter preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost he was speaking to a Jewish audience (Ac 2:5–35). Peter announced, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children” (Ac 2:38–39). The Jews would have been dismayed had the New Covenant not included their children, especially since it was promised to them, and the New Covenant was to be an improvement over the Old in which they were included. The New Testament frequently implies that adults and children were included in the rite of Baptism. For example, when the head of a household converted and was baptized, his entire household was also baptized with him (Ac 16:15, 33; 1 Co 1:16). The inference of course, especially based on Jewish understanding of the family and covenants, would include the aged, the adults, the servants, and the infants. If the practice of Infant Baptism had been illicit or prohibited it would surely have been explicitly forbidden, especially to restrain the Jews from applying Baptism to their infants as they did circumcision. But we find no such prohibition in the New Testament nor in the writings of the Fathers—a silence that is very profound. (Cont) Steve Ray, a convert from Evangelical Protestantism, is author of multiple books and speaks around the world defending the Catholic Faith. You can learn more about Steve at www.CatholicConvert.com On Jan. 21, the Roman Catholic Church honours the virgin and martyr St. Agnes, who suffered death for her consecration to Christ. The story of Agnes' life and her martyrdom has been passed on since the fourth century. On the feast day of the young martyr – whose name means “lamb” in Latin – the Pope blesses lambs, whose wool will be used to make the white pallium worn by archbishops. She was born into a wealthy family at the end of the third century, during the last persecution of the Church under the Emperor Diocletian. Though he was lenient toward believers for much of his rule, Diocletian changed course in 302, resolving to wipe out the Church in the empire. At this time the Church was beginning to suffer under a set of new laws decreed by Diocletian, and his co-ruler Galerius, in 303. The emperor and his subordinate called for churches to be destroyed and their books burned. Subsequent orders led to the imprisonment and torture of clergy and laypersons, to make them worship the Roman emperor instead of Christ. Meanwhile, Agnes had become a young woman of great beauty and charm, drawing the attention of suitors from the first ranks of the Roman aristocracy. But in keeping with the words of Christ and Saint Paul, she had already decided on a life of celibacy for the sake of God's kingdom. To all interested men, she explained that she had already promised herself to a heavenly spouse. These suitors both understood Agnes' meaning, and resented her resolution. Some of the men, possibly looking to change her mind, reported her to the state as a believer in Christ. Agnes was brought before a judge who tried first to persuade her, and then to threaten her, into renouncing her choice not to marry for the Lord's sake. When the judge showed her the various punishments he could inflict Agnes smiled and indicated she would suffer them willingly. But she was brought before a pagan altar to make an act of worship in accordance with the Roman state religion. When Agnes refused, the judge ordered that she should be sent to a house of prostitution. Agnes predicted that God would not allow this to occur, and her statement proved true. The first man to approach her in the brothel was struck blind by a sudden flash of light.... she was then sentenced to die by beheading. Agnes refused and courageously submitted to death. St. Agnes, is named in the Church's Eucharistic prayer after the Consecration at Mass. 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High whether temporal, or above intensity anerobic activity (short bursts of high all - spiritual, in the personal intensity exercise) is considered to burn 9 times as life of each one of us, of our families, of the families of the much body fat (per calorie) compared to aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise includes walking, running, world, or of the religious communities, or even the life cycling for longer periods of time. of people and nations, that This type of exercise requires a lot of oxygen to cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, sustain. Both in the right combination will help you get fit and lose weight. I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot Finally while there is considerable overlap, fitness and resolve by the prayer of the being healthy is not the same as weight loss. It is Holy Rosary. With the Holy important to look to a healthy life style and diet while Rosary, we will save looking to reach your ideal weight. ourselves. 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For further information please phone known as confession or reconciliation). 087 2742451. or email [email protected] Jesus gave his apostles power and authority to reconcile us to the Father. They received Jesus’ own power to forgive sins on the afternoon of Easter Sunday when he breathed San Giovanni Rotondo 7 days on them and said, Direct flight to Naples. "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you Visiting all areas connected to the life of forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins St. Pio. Also visiting the shrine of St. you retain are retained" (John 20:22–23). Philomena. 4 star hotels. Full details on our web site www.padrepio.ie or call Implied here is the condition that sins must be The Irish Office for St. Pio; 01-4536359 confessed directly to a priest, not in a ‘general absolution’ (which can only be used in an emergency and must be followed by a personal individual confession to a priest). The Kildare Diabetes Group is a support group for people with type 1 diabetes. We meet once a month to Paul notes that "all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given discuss our lifestyles, what works to achieve better us the ministry of reconciliation. . . . So, we are control, eating habits, to organise days out, etc. ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing It is run by people with diabetes, who understand the through us" (2 Cor. 5:18–20). challenges of having diabetes. Through confession to a priest, God’s minister, All type 1 diabetics/parents of children with type 1 we have our sins forgiven, and we receive grace welcome to attend. For more info to help us resist future temptations. email [email protected] Follow (Sacraments continued next week) us www.facebook.com/kildarediabetesgroup The Pillar of Truth AWARE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE Pilgrimage Kildare DIABETES GROUP 01-6292909 advertising@theopendoor,ie Sts Peter &Paul, Dunboyne The Parish Shop Children’s books, Calendars, wreaths and candles, cards, candles, and many more small items: Do call in. The shop is open before and after weekend Masses: Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 9 am and 11.30am Encouraging Young People St. Dominic’s Secondary School Ballyfermot, Dublin. 10 www.stdominicsballyfermot.com Encouraging Young People to Believe & Achieve Open for Registration for 1st years 2011 Contact 01. 6266493or call to School Office North Star Swimming Club The North Star Swimming Club is from 1.45 to 2.30 and 2.30 to 3.15 on Sundays in St Raphael’s Pool, Celbridge. 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During his address before the prayer, the Pope During Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, stressed how the Magi’s experience evokes the celebrated Jan. 6 in Rome, the Pope said the journey of every man to Christ. Christians, he Three Kings are models of conversion to the true said, must seek God, just as the Magi did, faith because they believed more in the goodness which requires “fixing our gaze on heaven and of God than in the apparent splendor of power. seeing in the visible sign of the star the Despite difficulties and temptations, the Pope invisible God who speaks to our heart.” said, the wise men realized that God’s criteria is The star that is able to guide every man to quite different from those of men. God "does not Jesus, he said, is the Word of God, which is the manifest himself in the power of this world, but light that "directs our path, nourishes our faith speaks to us in the humbleness of his love.” and regenerates it,” and “constantly renews our "What is the mystery in which God is hidden? hearts.” Where can I find him?" he asked. “We must not forget to read it and meditate it every day," he stressed, "so that it becomes for There is Jesus in all the realities of today, Francis responded, particularly in those who are each one of us a flame that we carry within us to guide our steps and also those of one who enduring difficult situations, such as war, walks beside us, who perhaps finds it hard to trafficking, and exploitation. “The crib points us to a different path from the find the way to Christ.” one cherished by the thinking of this world," he Pope Francis has condemned the terrorist said, for "it is the path of God’s self-abasement, attacks that killed 12 people in Paris last week. his glory concealed in the manger of Bethlehem, At morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta, the on the cross upon Calvary, in each of our Holy Father decried, “The attack in Paris suffering brothers and sisters.” makes us think on so much cruelty - human cruelty - to so much terrorism, be it isolated The 78-year-old Pontiff also said that the conversion of the wise men happened when they terrorism, be it State-sponsored terrorism.” passed from human calculations to the mystery. “But what cruelty man is capable of!” He also exhorted the faithful to examine their The Holy Father concluded, asking those own conversion and told them to ask God “to gathered at the Mass to pray for the victims of protect and to set us free from the temptations the cruelly. “So Many! And we also ask for which hide the star.” those who are cruel so that the Lord may change their heart.” Amid the deceptions of this world, the Pope said, we are to always feel the need to ask “the The Holy Father also used his @Pontifex troubling question: ‘Where is the star?’" Twitter account to invite the faithful to pray whenever we lose sight of it. for the victims. The Pope tweeted "#PrayersforParis," which was retweeted by The Pope expressed his hope for all faithful to know ever anew God’s mystery, and “not to be almost 5,000 followers in less than 2 hours. scandalized by the ‘sign’ which points to 'a babe Before the attacks, a cartoon of Islamic State wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been manger.’” tweeted. In addition, he called on those present to find the In addition to the Pope’s words in the homily, courage "to be liberated from our illusions and the Holy See and the bishops' conference of presumptions'' and "to seek an encounter with France also released statements condemning the Light," just like the Wise Men. the attack. 23 Pope's Closing Mass in Philippines Expected to Draw 6M to 7M Organizer: Population has grown since John Paul II drew over 5M ROME, January 09, 2015 Organizers for the Pope's trip to the Philippines next week are expecting 6 million to 7 million people at the closing Mass on Jan. 18. So many people are expected to troop to Luneta (Rizal) Park during the closing Mass of the apostolic visit of Pope Francis that it will break the record 5 million-crowd set during the 1995 Papal Mass of Pope John Paul II. Fr. Rufino Sescon, Jr., executive secretary of the papal visit steering committee, said the capacity of the park is only around 1.2 million people, but that, "we expect an overflow that would reach Roxas Boulevard and both sides, up to `yung papunta sa US Embassy and also going to Anda circle." "In 1995, we had [five] million, so that would be a conservative estimate. Our population has grown since 1995,” Fr. Sescon said in an interview. Some 2,250 priests from different parts of the archipelago and 250 local and foreign bishops will be concelebrating with the Holy Father during his last Mass in the country at 4 p.m. on January 18. Organizers will be stationing 18 LED screens with speakers, 20 first-aid stations, and around 450 portable toilets around Luneta. Barriers will be scattered all over the park for the safety of the Pope and the people who will attend. “[The Philippine National Police and the Presidential Security Group] assured us that the Pope will be safe and people also will be safe for as long as we follow the regulations and the safety measures,” Fr. Sescon said. Newman College Ireland Newman College Ireland is accepting applications for its second incoming class from 1st January 2015! Newman College Ireland is a Catholic third level institute offering a four year liberal arts degree. Newman College Ireland complies with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church's constitution for Catholic Higher Education. Information about Newman College Ireland and the application process is available from the college website www.newmancollege.ie, by email from [email protected] and [email protected] and by phone +353 (0) 872786552 Elderly Christians Expelled '' Saw your ad in the Open Door'' BRING YOUR BUSINESS From Iraqi Village for into 6000 homes every week- 01-6292909 Refusing to Convert to Islam [email protected] Patriarch Sako negotiates refugees entry into Kirkuk ROME, January 09, 2015 Ten elderly Chaldean Christians and Syrian Catholics who refused to convert to Islam were expelled from Mosul. According to Fides News Agency, the group of elderly people were welcomed in Kirkuk on January 7th, after spending two days in villages occupied by the Islamic State. One of the survivors recalled taking refuge in Mosul after they were expelled from their village. “We managed to survive thanks to the assistance of some Muslim families, who brought us food and what we needed,” an elderly woman told Fides. “Then, at some point, those of the Caliphate told us we could stay there only if we converted to Islam. I refused. If you want, send me away.” Once expelled from Mosul, the elderly entered Kirkuk thanks to the intercession of Chaldean Patriarch Raphael Louis I, who convinced the civil authorities to suspend the blockade at the check points of entry to the city put in place for security. 1st Female Rector of Pontifical University: Women Shouldn't Have 'Conquest Mentality' in Church Sr. Mary Melone says Francis is following predecessors in promoting respect for women's contribution January 09, 2015 For the first time in the Church's history, a woman has been appointed to head a pontifical university. This July, the Congregation for Catholic Education, headed by Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, chose Sister Mary Melone to head the Pontifical University Antonianum, run by the Order of Friars Minor. In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with ZENIT in Rome this month, Sr. Mary shared her response to her appointment, what it took to get there, and challenges she faced. In the interview, the sister speaks on whether the role of women is changing in the Vatican, what's misunderstood, as well as how Pope Francis is advancing women in the Church. She also gives advice to other women wishing to serve in the Church and the Vatican. Considered an expert on Saint Anthony of Padua, Sr. Mary also was the first woman to obtain a permanent position as a professor on the theology faculty of the Roman university, as well as be its first female dean, according to Vatican Insider. Born in La Spezia in 1964, Maria Domenica, her birth name, would finish school specializing in classics. She joined the Franciscan Sisters of Blessed Angelina, taking temporary vows in 1986 and perpetual vows in 1991. She is currently president of the Italian Society for Theological Research and former head of the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences "Redemptor Hominis." Sr. Mary has held numerous leading roles in academia, and has published many articles and essays. CHESS CLUBS • Children's Chess Club meet every Monday evening between 6-7pm in Maynooth Community Library • Adult Chess meets every Monday evening, 6-8pm in Maynooth Library. New members welcome! Palmerstown Camera Club All types of photographers are welcome- absolute beginners to advanced! Would you be interested? Wed nights 8-10pm Trudy: 086-4061670 Dee: 085-1479802 [email protected] HURT BY ABORTION? Rachel's Vineyard is a healing place for people hurt by abortion. Their weekend retreats are an opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is a very specific process designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. Retreats are held throughout Ireland in a confidential setting. Call Bernadette on 087 8592877 or Marian on 02890 799967 or look up www.rachelsvineyard.org or rachelsvineyard.ie for info • If you are hurting after an abortion, please call. Pieta House Based in Lucan, Co. Dublin, Pieta House, the centre for the Prevention of Self-harm or Suicide, is Ireland’s first communitybased centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide. Services at Pieta House are free of charge. Pieta House has outreach centres in Tallaght and Finglas. 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So many Irish people have coeliac disease, or other types of wheat-intolerance, or wheat allergy, that the “western norm” of not recommending wheat before at least twelve months of age, might well be extended further, to protect baby from these conditions. The later you give wheat, the less likely that baby will have wheat problems, now or later in life. But definitely not before 12 months. Consulting A Specialist Nutritionist About Wheat & Gluten: If there is any family history of ceoliac disease or other wheat allergy or intolerance, it would be wise to consult a specialist paediatric nutritionist before ever giving wheat to your baby, in any form. Some people are allergic to gluten also. Gluten is an ingredient of wheat, oats, barley, and rye. Google the pre-conceptual advice organisation “Foresight” as soon as possible in the pregnancy, or earlier, if possible. There are plenty of other healthy starchy foods available, most of which can be said to be more nutritious, and with considerably less risk, for your baby. These include oats, rye, barley, millet, and quinoa “the queen of grains”. As well as grains, there is the favourite Irish potato. More on potatoes soon. Meanwhile read labels very carefully for wheat or gluten. Avoid rusks unless they’re wheat and gluten-free. Commercial rusks are not recommended anyway. Whole fresh foods are far better. So which grain, if not wheat? If there is no family history of problems with wheat or gluten, then oats may be a good grain to start with. If there is any doubt about allergic problems with grains, then start on potatoes first, and introduce grains once baby is established on potatoes. As with all new foods for the weaning baby, introduce only one new food at a time, for at least a week. Millet and quinoa are excellent, nutritious grains for weaning babies. Quinoa only takes ten minutes to boil, and has quite a soft and fluffy consistency. It is very high in protein, unlike most grains. Wait till baby is at the very least, six months, before introducing starches, and ideally, later, after baby has tried mashed vegetables, and got the hang of them. See weaning foods in La Leche League’s book “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” for the best guidelines on introducing starches. Next Week: Introducing Starchy Foods To Your Baby? Fionnuala MULLAGH, KILCOCK, CO. MEATH 01-6287563 / 890 / www.fordessuperstore.ie ● Furniture ● Beds ● Fireplaces ● Stoves ● ● Solar Panels● Wind Turbines● Heat Recovery ●Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Jesus promised to give us His own peace. He promised to give it to us as a gift! This is the answer to the cry of the earth! Everyone wants peace, however they understand it. Some people want peace on their own terms, but we cannot manipulate God to do things our way. We have very myopic vision. We cannot see the greater good. God sees everything universally at one glance. He sees the connectedness of things, the results of actions. He will not give a false peace. A false peace is an experience of being content as if everything was right when the opposite is true, when no solution has been found to the problems that we grapple with. This kind of “peace” means that we are out of touch with reality. God is the Ultimate Reality. When we are in touch with Him we, too, are put in contact with reality. To enter into the peace of Jesus we must allow Jesus to enter into our personal lives and deal with the actual problems that we have so that we can begin the journey towards peace. It brings a lot of healing, grace and joy with it. So many people have told me that they want “peace of mind”, but they may not want it badly enough to pay the price of dealing with the problems that they have in their lives! If you knew that something was going to solve your life’s problems and make you happy forever would you pay a high price for it? To give us His own peace Jesus left heaven and the indescribable happiness He had there in order to become one of us, to join us in our struggles on earth. He chose to suffer throughout His life so that He could pay the highest price for our happiness – not only in this world but for eternity. His motivation was Love. There was no other reason why He should put Himself to so much trouble for creatures that are not only ungrateful, but don’t even bother to believe in Him! What was Jesus’ own peace? Jesus experienced eternal love, joy and peace in the total unity of the Blessed Trinity for all eternity. Before His Incarnation he was called the eternal Word. The complete oneness of each Person of the Blessed Trinity is such that the Father loves the Son infinitely, absolutely, sacrificially and eternally. The Son loves the Father in the same way. This extraordinary love between them constitutes the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, while each one is separate, they constitute the One Eternal God, whose name and nature IS LOVE. This flowing love and joy and complete oneness in The Blessed Trinity is the peace that Jesus spoke about. This is the gift that He wants to give to us “so that you too may be in union with us (the Church), as we are in union with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. We are writing this to you to make your own joy complete.” (I John 1: 6) Frances 25 The NEW Rosary Audio Player This Rosary prayer and meditation was recorded and prepared by the Carmelite Community & Friends in the Monastery Chapel, Tranquilla, Knock, Co. Mayo. Portable Player with earphone-set - Listen – Meditate – Pray... The Rosary Audio Player is lightweight and easy-to-use Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, Meditations with each Mystery, Two Beautiful Marian Hymns Ideal gift for loved ones in Hospital or Nursing Home. Available in Church Shops Would you like to up-skill to gain employment or to pursue higher education opportunities? Certification: Community Health Service Studies QQI Award (Major) Level 5. A full time FETAC Level 5 course in Community Health Services will commence in February 2015. It will be based in the Mill community centre, Celbridge This course has been designed to provide students with an introduction to the area of Social Care which will enable them to achieve both the practical and academic skills necessary for further study and future employment. Subjects Include: Human Growth & Development, Work Experience, Communications, Care Support, Understanding Special Needs, Care of the older person, Behavioural Studies Personal Effectiveness. At the end of this one-year course, graduates will be able to enter the Health Service sector with a set of professional, recognised skills with which they can commence their career. They also have the option of continuing their education at third level. Please note: All learners wishing to complete the programme will be required to receive clearance through the Garda vetting process (forms will be provided on application). SOLAS training allowance available were applicable. Childcare assistance available were applicable Priority will be given to those aged between 18-35 years with an incomplete Leaving Certificate or less. You can register you interest by emailing us at [email protected] by calling us on 01 6288670/ 086 3670980 Alternatively you can register through your local Employments Services: Maynooth 01 6290556 or Newbridge 045431372. Please quote course code: AT58S. "Raise the Roof" 2015 Calendars showing scenes from Maynooth and also Christmas Cards in English and Irish are available in the Maynooth Book Shop Main St., Maynooth and Maynooth University Book Shop on the Campus. 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Like all diagnostics, it existed to be Children need both short & long term care in a stable family environment. If you are interested and transcended, not by more diagnosis, but by healing. Therefore, it pointed beyond itself to would like more information please contact the Healer, Jesus Christ. FAMILY PLACEMENT INITIATIVE- 01-6206350 Today, if you discover a fault in your soul, The Silver Thread Club Celbridge remember that you are still in God's image and that the one who made you has given you not New members are always welcome. The venue is only the law to highlight the problem, but "The Mill" - each Wednesday from 10am until Jesus Christ to forgive you and change you 12.30. Come join us! into his image with your cooperation. Turn from the x-ray machine to the physician and thank God for his enormous gift! Caragh Parish Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph Mass times: Saturday: Vigil 6:30pm, Sunday:10.00am. Weekly Mass or Morning Prayer & Communion Service:- 9.30 am Caragh Parish Office Office Hours Mon – Fri 9.00am to 1.00pm Phone 045 875602 [email protected] EMPLOYERS Would you give a young person with an Intellectual Disability/ Special Needs an opportunity to get experience in work place? We are looking for a small number of hours per week e.g. 4 – 6hrs for our excellent candidates. St. John of God Community Services Celbridge will provide insurance and full range of support services free of charge. Call Breda Claffey on 087 6775068 JEFF Law came in, to increase the trespass; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21 The Secret of The Rosary BY ST LOUIS DE MONTFORT A book for our times… to obtain copies ( €5) phone – 01-6292909, 087-9381997 – Pay by debit / credit card. ‘The weapon for these times’ St Padre Pio Parish ‘Slip Hall’ The wit & wisdom of Celbridge GK CHESTERTON Available for hire The ‘Slip Hall’ is located at Castletown gates, beside the Church of Ireland. It was formerly Celbridge National School, built by Lady Louisa Conolly in 1813/1814 as a gesture towards integrated free education. The building, now affectionately known as ‘The Slip Hall’, was restored in 2004 and is a charming example of 19th century institutional architecture. It is currently used by many groups within our local community and is suitable for many activities, adult education, training sessions, business meetings etc. It is a bright, spacious, wheelchair-accessible hall; with seating for ninety, a kitchenette, car parking, toilets and disabled person’s toilet. For information contact Linda on 086 822 6217 after 6pm or email [email protected] Mrs Quin’s Charity Shops Celbridge, Clane, Naas, Newbridge & Maynooth would like to thank all our Customers for their support over the past number of years. During this difficult period we would appreciate donations of clothes, bric-a- brac, books and household items. Call in and see our new jewellery, clothing and gifts. New Volunteers are always welcome. Mrs Quin’s Charity Shop Celbridge support NCBI working with people with sight loss. Dunboyne CÉILÍ CLUB Adult céilí dancing classes every Thursday from 8.30pm-10pm, at the Old School, Dunboyne Village. €5 per night, call Finnian, 01-8255247 School Hall to Rent San Carlo Junior School, Confey, Leixlip The hall is currently used for :- Cardio Circuit & Pilates, Irish Dancing, Weight Watchers, Dance & Drama, Art Work, Key Boards. Typically evening classes with varying times between 5:30pm - 9:30pm Mon-Fri. The hall is also available by arrangement at weekends. Our current hourly rate is: €20. If heating is required that is separately priced at €5 per hour. Contact Paddy @ 086-8590715 Divine Mercy DEVOTIONS JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! Rathcoole: Divine Mercy devotions takes place in the Parish Church each Saturday morning following the 10am Mass. Celbridge: every Monday evening after the 7pm Mass All are welcome. Last week I promised to get back to Chesterton’s book on Robert Browning. This week I am going to break that promise, though I do promise we will soon return to our leisurely chronological tour through Chesterton’s works. 27 '' Saw your ad in the Open Door'' B&C BRING YOUR BUSINESS BUILDING into 6000 homes every week- An ad in the Open Door! & Carpentry 01-6292909, 087-9381997 [email protected] Extensions, renovations, repairs No job too small, free quotes 01-6288610, 086-1712219 Today, however, I want to talk Glenashling about Chesterton’s views on dogma. This is prompted by a Chesterton piece that I’ve just read for Nursing Home the first time, one called ‘Philosophy for the Schoolroom”. It is also prompted by a rather silly Oldtown, Celbridge, opinion piece which appeared in The Irish Times last Ph 01-6272694, Fax 01-6275906 week and has generated a fair bit of debate. Convalescence The Times article describes the author’s return to Retirement, Mass after many years of absence. (She isn’t impressed.) She also has this to say about Catholic Respite & education: “ Day care A Catholic education changes a person. At worst, it is Prop; Garry & Norma Gavigan, designed to narrow intellectual scope. At best, it RGN; RMN; RM discourages objective inquiry; whichever questions a precocious young person may have, the answers are set for them. Genuine examination of issues just isn’t allowed to happen. I felt permanently tense and stunted at school. Questions weren’t encouraged. Opting out of religious services wasn’t allowed. I wrestled • DVD, HI FI repairs internally with the supernaturalism that permeated • Video repairs everything. I felt trapped and couldn’t understand • Will collect & deliver why it was that I felt permanently out of place. Phone 087 6432710 This is a common critique. Schools are to be centres of enquiry, and telling a pupil (or anybody else) what 01 4447468 they must believe is putting intellectual blinkers on www.tvvideorepairs.ie them. Against this, Chesterton writes: “What modern people want to be made to understand is simply that all argument begins with an assumption; that is, with something that you do not doubt. You can, of course, if you like, doubt the assumption at the beginning of your argument, but in that case you are beginning a different argument with another assumption at the beginning of it. Every argument begins with an infallible dogma, and that infallible dogma can only • Small loads 804, 6/8 be disputed by falling back on some other infallible ton delivered, dogma; you can never prove your first statement or it Hardcore 804 would not be your first. All this is the alphabet of thinking. And it has this special and positive point • Building sand, about it, that it can be taught in a school, like the Plastering sand other alphabet. Not to start an argument without • Batch gravel, Drainage stating your postulates could be taught in philosophy gravel, 6/10/20ml as it is taught in Euclid, in a common schoolroom Leixlip Road, Maynooth with a blackboard. (Beside Tesco) Simple? Of course! So why do so few people ‘get it’? We need more Chesterton! 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If you are interested in attending please contact the office for more information 046 9023718 One to one meetings are also available by appointment on Tuesday nights 8pm -10pm and during office hours, Monday to Friday. Court accompaniment /counseling services available. www.amen.ie Helpline 046 9023718. Before Jesus taught us to call God Father, people lived in fear of God. At least that was so among the ancients who worshipped many gods. The great exception was Prometheus, who was moved to pity for humans and took fire from heaven and gave it to the world. Zeus, the chief of the gods was angry and chained Prometheus to a rock in the Adriatic Sea. By day, he was tortured from the burning sun and by night from the cold. A vulture tore out his liver every day, but it grew by night, only to be ripped out again. Such was the treatment meted out to a god who tried to help the human race. Not so with our Father God who sent his Son to cast fire on earth, the fire of divine love. At the beginning - Dunboyne of each mystery of the Rosary, I like to look at the The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a Parish based ministry to help those bereaved and crucifix and remember how Jesus on the Cross cried: Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. those suffering loss of any kind. We offer oneto-one support, group support if desired and They tell of a Roman Emperor returning after success home visits. Meetings are held in: 41 Avondale in battle. He rides in his chariot with his trophies of Square, Dunboyne, on first Wednesdays at 8pm. war and with his generals up to the Arch of Triumph. Contact Mary/Gerry 086-8497176 On the side-walks, the citizens of Rome acclaim his victories with loud cheers. At one stage in the grand march, a small boy breaks through the barriers and towards the Emperor’s chariot. The Legionaries for those affected by addiction runs shouted: “What do you think you’re doing rushing at The Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative, an the Emperor?” The lad replies, “He may be your initiative of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Emperor, but he is my Father.” Conference, is a cross community support The Rosary teaches us to see the Emperor of working in over 250 parishes involving over Heaven and Earth as our Father. 1000 volunteers, to assist parishes and Fr Gabriel Harty, OP. Tel: 01 404-8100 or communities to address the challenges of alcohol/drugs misuse which affects every quarter [email protected] of the country. It was founded in 1997. This new book of prayers and reflections is intended as a pastoral and spiritual resource that is available through contacting: The IBDI, Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co Kildare, or can be ordered through the website If so we can help! In Bawnogue Community Centre, www.irishbishopsdrugsinitiative.com. Clondalkin. Classes Re-Starting Monday 23rd September 2013, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm Start any Monday night, from September to June, Tuition Free. Phone or Text Dominic 086 8473576. Come see for yourself. All Welcome Do you want help to get Eucharistic Adoration started in your parish? If so contact the Apostolate of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration for help and assistance. Tel: (01) 6625899 Mobile: (087) 2478519 [email protected] Bereavement Support PRAYER BOOKLET Does your child have a Reading Problem Eucharistic Adoration in your parish - Saving Lives The St. James Camino Network was founded in 1997 to provide a holistic approach to the rehabilitation and education of young men with drug dependencies. Rehabilitation in our centre focuses on the primary nature of addiction and the resulting harmful consequences for the dependent person and his family. • We are based at Meadowbrook, Cloncurry Cross, Enfield, Co. Meath. Anyone who is seeking help should contact us at 046 9549241 (CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED) Interested in Volunteering to help others? Can you give just three hours a week to volunteer with the Aware telephone helpline service? Volunteers make a real difference in the lives of others, providing vital information and emotional support. For more information contact: • John Bennett, Volunteer Support Officer, Aware. 01 6617211, [email protected] Options for daytime, evening and weekends. Aware: Support Through Depression www.aware.ie Want to Walk the Way of St Carers’ Association onhome theforCamino 2014? IfJames you care at an elderly orin disabled Celbridge Mill Community Sports Centre person, wedocan help with information, training Why not it while raising much needed funds and short respite breaks. Please call or phonefor Diabetes Ireland! The Camino de Santiago, Way of St.C/O James, Carers Association, Carersor Association is oneMain of theStreet, most Newbridge, famous pilgrimage walks in Aras, Co Kildare. the world. The trip will be walking the Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way) of the route (115km) from Tui to Santiago. (Teams of Our The total fundraising target forLady) this trip is €1,995are (includes flights, and There 15 Teams in theaccommodation Dublin region and someTeam meals). each consists generally of 4-6 couples and register your interest please contact Gary on aTo Teams Chaplain 01 842 8118 or emailwas [email protected] Equipes Notre-Dame founded by Fr. Henry Phone 6288556 Fax 6276259 [email protected] www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie Face- book "The Mill Community Centre". Mon-Fri 9am-10.30pm, Sat 9.30-6pm, Sun 9.30-6pm Equipes Notre-Dame Caffarel some 60 years ago and since then, Teams has spread to more than 70 countries around the adult world. It is a Movement Maryvale catechism course in for the Christian Parish Married Spirituality on with over 100,000 members. Centre, Prosperous Monday evenings, & Tony Preston, 086 806parish 5211 WednesdayBreda mornings. This is a structured based course that is up and running in many dioceses throughout the country. It is about answering questions and misgivings we ourselves might have regarding our faith, and those of others who might disagree with it or oppose it. The course involves some weekday study, or reading of the Maryvale notes, Founded Gardiner Church in from 1898 by and weeklyinclasses, twoStreet 12 week terms Fr James Cullen SJ, theand Pioneer Association September to Christmas Christmas to Easter has mid-term played a vital role in Irish society for over with breaks! a century. The mission of phone the Association is to - Ask in the parish office, 045 841806 help build adetails. society where people can live full for further lives without being dependent on alcohol or drugs. There is another way... PTAA members seek to address alcohol-related problems in society, mainly through prayer, selfNorth Kildare Club have opened a new outdoor denial, and the promotion of positive life-styles. lawn bowling facility membership now available. If you wish to join please contact the office or write to North Kildare Club. The sporting club is situated between Maynooth and CELBRIDGE MILL UNIT 20 Kilcock and already has Rugby, Hockey, The Men’s Shed is ideal for men who are keen to Squash, andon Bridge. meet up, Cricket chat, work projects, develop ideas, as well as to socially integrate with men in the area. Catechism Course Pioneer Total Abstinence Assoc. Outdoor Bowling THE MENS’ SHED St Joseph's Young Priests’ Society Catering for 18 - 80 years the Men’s Shed is ideal for men - retired, unemployed, on shift work, with time on their hands, new to the area, A society of sick lay people, by the on long term leave orapproved recuperation etcIrish & Episcopal Conference, was founded in 1895, to who may want to contribute in any way possible. foster the priesthood and religious • vocations They meettopresently on Wednesdays life, and to assist the education of 2-4.30pm & financially require newinblood... students for087 the priesthood. Society also phone 9447515 forThe details seeks to promote the vocation of the laity, foster UNPLANNED a greater understanding and love of the Holy Eucharist, and help members to be Christ's PREGNANCY? presence in every aspect of life. Advice and help on your options You can support St Joseph's Young Priests’ Women’sthe Counselling Network Society by supporting branch in your parish Information on services to or contact the General Secretary ofrelated the Society unexpected Pregnancy at: St Joseph’s Young pregnancy– Priests' Society, 23 TestingDublin – Post 2. Abortion Counselling. Merrion Square, Tel: 01-6762593 Fax: Phone anytime - 01-8780066 01-6762549. Email: [email protected]. Quick appointments inc. weekends www.stjospehsyoungpriestssociety.com 29 CARS WANTED FOR CASH Centre Notes Your Centre ! The Centre for all the Family Fancy a Monday Spin at Lunch- time? NEW- We are commencing a lunchtime Spin Cycle Class on Mondays 1.15 -1.45pm for those who want to kick start their week. Interested then just pop up to our attic studio. Indoor Soccer -NEW -Mixed Indoor soccer Session now on Tuesdays at 6pm.Interested? Phone Emily at 0870514168 Basketball -NEW - Women’s & Mens Open Basketball Session for all. Mondays for women at 9.30pm & Tuesdays at 9pm for Men. Soccer -Open Indoor soccer Kick-A-Bout every Monday night at 8pm- All welcome if you fancy a game or you might be new to the area & may not know anyone in your area. Come on down , have a bit of fun & keep fit at the same time. Exclusive 7 weeks to Fitness Weight Loss course. 35 classes –Morning & Evening –Tues- Friday. Super Value – Works out at €2 per class. Limited number of places available. Starts 13th Jan. Basketball Boys & Girls Mondays & Fridays @ 4pm. 7 -12years. Mini soccer academy! Damiens for boys and girls 59 years . Tuesdays at 4pm & Sunday Mornings 10am & 11am. No Strings Attached Adult Badminton for all. Monday Evenings 6-8pm & Wednesday Mornings 10-12noon. All players welcome to come along if you fancy a fun session with lots of fun & if you fancy a game of this fast & exciting sport. Also Available Birthday Party Service, Fully Equipped Gyms, Sauna, Steam, Fitness Classes, Circuits, Spinning, TRX, Zumba, Drama, Art, Music, Playschools, Day Care for the elderly, Youth Café, Bridge, Whist, Men’s Shed, Units & Rooms for hire. Weight Watchers, Pigeon Club, Parent & Toddler , Table Tennis, Archery, Bowls, Judo, Karate, Kick Boxing, Rugby School, Camps, Education, ………… Our Free Crèche facility is available for customers attending centre organised activities. Mon – 9.30am – 12.30pm (12noon Fridays) The Community Centre for all the Community. Ronald McDonald House VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Ronald McDonald House is situated in the grounds of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin Dublin 12. Since 2004 we have provided in excess of 1,600 families with accommodation, care and support when their child was seriously ill in hospital. We urgently need Volunteers to help with our Day to Day Housekeeping: Hovering, Dusting, Ironing, Changing Beds, Cleaning Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms – A few hours a week or a month is all we ask at a time that suits you. 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FOR JUST Tel 01 837 7516 €450 + vat [email protected] Check www.acnirl.org Call 087-9448911 www.acn-intl.org [email protected] www.acnuk.org www.wheregodweeps.org 30 I saw your ad in the Open Door'' THE OPEN DOOR 01-6292909, 087-9381997 [email protected] www.theopendoor.ie Classified Ads 01-6273219, BRING YOUR 6292909 BUSINESS into 6000 homes 5pm Deadline Mondays €5.00 including VAT B&C BUILDING & Carpentry Extensions, renovations, repairs No job too small, free quotes 01-6288610, 086-1712219 IN PAIN? Back/Joint Pain, Sciatica, Sleeping, Mobility or Migraine Problems? All aspects of plastering. Big jobs / small jobs Garda vetted. Call Frank 0863951741. PAVING J D Paving & Landscaping • Patios, Driveways, • Walls, Lawns • Gardens cleaned up. Phone JD – 086 8441218 01-5056015, Lucan BATHROOM MAN For information on this ancient custom and great gift for our dearly departed family and friends of having 30 consecutive daily Masses offered for their release from Purgatory, call 087-9381997. While we ask you to please support them, the Open Door cannot vouch for any of its advertisers… Commemorative Verse DELETE - Please delete email address [email protected] - no longer in use Chatterbox -Relief and holiday staff required for Chatterbox Creche. Please ring between 2 - 4pm Monday to Friday. Phone 01-6102427 TV REPAIRS, DVD, HI FI, Video repairs. Will collect & deliver. Phone 087 6432710, 01 4447468, www.tvvideorepairs.ie Art Classes, materials supplied, adults Tue & Fri, children Saturday. The Mill Celbridge. 085 7235231. Wanted to rent – house or flat to suit a quiet gent; non drinker, non smoker. Phone 087 9381997 Heating repairs - Oil Burner Servicing and repairs. Ph. Paul 0831913742 House wanted Contact Colm - Physical Therapy - 087 2423816 Plasterer The Thirty Gregorian Masses CAUTION… Celbridge area, to purchase,3 / 4 bed. Ph 087-9381997 Carer – reliable kind, Irish woman, 16 years experience, offering expert nursing care in your home. Excellent refs. Phone Mary 087 6209382. Religious items / statues WANTED - Church items, statues (all sizes or damaged), pictures, Stations of the Cross, artefacts, etc. Wanted Phone 087 2662098 Electrician: House rewires, extra lights, sockets & showers, new fuse-boards, grant work for OAPs. Member of ECSSA, Kevin Moffett 0872077081 Patient School of Motoring 5 driving lessons get the 6th one free. Phone: 087-2514295. Bed & Breakfast: Greenacres, Dublin Rd, Celbridge, Ph/Fax 016271163. [email protected] Spain, Alicante, Torrevieja 2 bed apt available to rent. Suit family, Airport pick-up, 01-6284171. Custom made FURNITURE, Millicent Woodcraft Specialists in sitting room, bed room/ kitchen furniture. Mick Manning - 087 9972823 Prosperous Parish choir The choir sings at 11.30am Mass every Sunday morning - new members welcome - male and female - all ages. Please contact Brigid at 0876992977 for further information. 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Email: [email protected] Training Course The College of Further Education in Inchicore is enrolling for a CARE OF THE ELDERLY TRAINING COURSE – FETAC LEVEL 5 Starting in middle of January on Saturday's - 9am to 3pm (including lunch -) A full Fetac Level 5 qualification will be awarded. This courses is open to all who want to get work full or part time. 12th Annual Interfaith Celebration Theme - FORGIVENESS SETS US FREE Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip Wednesday 21st Jan at 8 pm Speakers from the Bah’ai, Buddhist, Islamic and Jewish Faiths along with a Humanist and Christians from the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry have each been invited, to speak for six minutes on the above Theme. Among those very qualified to speak on the Theme of Forgiveness will be the Jewish representative, Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor and Person of the Year 2014 and the Catholic speaker, Elber Twomey, whose husband, child and unborn baby died following a collision with a suicidal driver. Hosted by Leixlip Intercultural Friends under the auspices of the Catholic Church of Our Lady’s Nativity Leixlip, Church of Ireland Leixlip/ Lucan Light refreshments will be served in the Parish Centre afterwards... Part Grant aided by Kildare Co. Co. All welcome. '' I saw your ad in the Open Door'' Second Sunday in Ordinary Time • Sunday 18 1 Sm 3:3-10, 19, Psalm 39:2, 4, 7-10, St John 1:35-42 We have been called by Christ to become children of God. How we respond is illustrated in today’s readings. There is a seeking which develops into a search that leads to seeing and believing. • Monday 19 Heb 5:1-10, Psalm 109:1-4, St Mark 2:18-22 Jesus grew in suffering and learned to obey God’s will. He is the bridegroom who is always with us. • Tuesday 20 Heb 6:10-20, Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10, St Mark 2:23-28 ‘The celebration of Sunday observes the moral commandment inscribed by nature in the human heart to render to God an outward, visible, public and regular worship “as a sign of his universal beneficence to all”’ (Catechism, 2176). St Fabian had been pope for fourteen years when martyred under Decius in the year 250. St Sebastian may have been a soldier and was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian. He sustained many others in their trials. • Wednesday 21 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17, Psalm 109:1-4, St Mark 3:1-6 ‘Sunday worship fulfils the moral command of the Old Covenant, taking up its rhythm and spirit in the weekly celebration of the Creator and Redeemer of his people’ (CCC, 2176). St Agnes, wealthy and beautiful, was martyred for her virginity in the last persecutions in Rome in the early fourth century. Patron of betrothed couples, gardeners and young girls. (See page 17 for her life story) • Thursday 22 Heb 7:25-8:6, Psalm 39:7-10, 17, St Mark 3:7-12 ‘Christ always gives his Church the gift of unity, but the Church must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ wills for her’ (Catechism, 820). St Vincent, deacon of the church of Saragossa, Spain, martyred in 304 in Valencia after prolonged torture. • Friday 23 Heb 8:6-13, Psalm 84:8, 10-14, St Mark 3:13-19 Jesus founded the better covenant, as prophesied by Jeremiah; ‘I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts.’ The preaching of the apostles is to enable all to know God’s love, the least no less than the greatest. • Saturday 24 Heb 9:2-3, 11-14, Psalm 46:2-3, 6-9, St Mark 3:20-21 ‘Relations between Christians call for every possible form of practical co-operation at all levels: pastoral, cultural and social, as well as that of witnessing to the Gospel message... Unity of action leads to the full unity of faith’ (Ut Unum Sint, 40). St Francis de Sales, 1567-1622, Bishop of Geneva, founder of the Visitation Sisters. He worked with gentleness and love to rebuild the Catholic faith after the Protestant Reformation. Patron saint of writers, editors and journalists. Copyright Irish Episcopal Commission for Liturgy first published by Veritas Publications. Used with permission The Pope’s Intentions for January 2015 Universal: Peace - That those from diverse religious traditions and all people of good will may work together for peace. Evangelization: Consecrated life - That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may rediscover the joy of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with zeal. CELBRIDGE WHIST Now in its 54th Year, every Monday night at The Mill, Celbridge, 8.45pm. Admission €5.00 inc raffle & refreshments. • Further info; Mary Donovan 01 6288174. New players and beginners especially welcome! Loss & Bereavement The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a range of training services in the area of Loss and Bereavement. Places on all workshops are limited - early booking is advisable. The website is www.hospice-foundation.ie A full list of all workshops can be found under Training. Further information [email protected] or phone 01 6793188. Adult Folk Group Musicians and singers wanted for St Finian’s adult folk group in Newcastle. We practice every Tuesday from 8.30pm9.30pm. We sing every second Saturday at 7pm vigil Mass. We are a lively group who enjoy harmonising and singing lively contemporary music. For info call Emer - 087 2733846 31 BRING YOUR BUSINESS into 6000 homes every week(plus free internet coverage) THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR! 01-6292909 087-9381997 [email protected] [email protected] www.theopendoor.ie Peter Mulreid Painter & Decorator Painting, Papering, Coving, Dado rails, all guaranteed. 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The feeling of euphoria continues with the next few drinks but the brain simply can’t cope with the above chemicals and can’t keep producing the “feel good” factors. Eating even a small meal before a session can significantly slow down the impact of alcohol. Certain nerve cells in our system “normally” control our behaviour and what we say. As the drink sets in more and more inhibitors go. Hence, normally civilised people saying very indiscreet things and even dancing on tables! Our natural self-protection system is seriously impacted and the alcohol masks warning signals from the brain, hence the inappropriate behaviour and speech from “respectable” well behaved people! As you continue drinking your liver starts loosing the battle. It will be unable to metabolise the alcohol fast enough and the alcohol starts to be diverted to other parts of the body. This will cause further disorientation, nausea and lack of coordination. It’s at this point many drinkers start to have memory problems (next day). The excessive boozer will have affected the hippocampus and sepal parts of your brain. The two brain areas are responsible for emotional responses and registering and storing memories. This also explains why excessive alcohol causes aggressive behaviour or unexplained outbursts of tears (particularly from females). By now it’s probably around 11pm and many start to switch from beer or wine to spirits. In reality you should stop now but your brain has long given up the battle to tell you that you’ve had enough. If you switch to spirits then stick to white spirits e.g. vodka or gin. Drinking dark spirits will give you a much worse hangover and stay in your system longer. This comes in part from the fermentation process and from that many impurities. And yes, women cannot handle alcohol as men do and they get drunk faster. Women’s bodies are made up of more fat and less water. 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