THE TOWER OF BABEL
In this story you'll see how God handles pride and how badly he wants to stop
it from happening. It all started with a King named Nimrod. Everything was
going great until King Nimrod decided he wanted to be famous, for everyone
to know him and how great he was. He convinced the people that lived in
Babylonia that they too could be great if they built a tower that went all the
way to heaven.
So the people went to work making bricks for the Tower of Babel. It was hard
work but the people wanted everyone to know that they made the tower that
reached heaven, so they just worked that much harder. They also convinced
themselves that by building the tower they would stay united. As they already
spoke the same language, now they would be building the tower together.
God could see what was happening all along, but decided to come down to
earth and see the tower the people were building. God could tell the people's
hearts were more focused on themselves and the tower than on him. He was
very disappointed with them. God said, "I see that the people think they can do
anything because they all speak the same language. They have already begun
to turn away from me and soon there won't be anything good left, all they'll do
is sin. I will mix up their language so they won't understand each other, this
way they won't be able to work together to sin against me."
After God said this, the people could no longer understand each other. It
seemed like they were babbling and making funny noises. All of the people
suddenly spoke different languages and were very confused. From there the
Lord scattered the people all over the whole earth. When the people starting
building the tower of Babel, Babel meant "gateway to God" but after God
mixed up their language it meant "confusion". The word babble we use today is
said to come from that day when everyone was babbling with confusion.
Isaiah 50:4-7
Readings for next Sunday
The Prophet Isaiah reveals to us the secrets of a prophet’s life.
Phil. 2:6-11
One of the oldest Christian hymns– it tells of the humility of Jesus and of
his glorification.
Mark 14:1-15;47
St Mark’s account of the Passion. His message is that Jesus freely gives
up control.
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Parish Bulletin
BALLYCLOG & DONAGHENRY
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
22 March, 2015
There is a very short parable in today’s Gospel describing a seed
which has fallen on the ground and eventually dies. It may remain a
single seed or it may yield a rich harvest. This concept of losing what
one has to give way to something new and life giving is frightening
for some. We get so attached and lifestyle choices are tough.
In this passage Jesus knows that his hour has come; this is his crisis
moment. But Jesus’ time of anguish moves from a cry of ‘save me’ to
one of glorifying God ‘let it be as You not I would have it.’ We are at
an ‘hour’ in terms of climate justice. This is the time where decisions
and commitments must be made and there is no other option but to
opt for life; to listen to God’s will, not ours. The priorities of wealthy
nations must change, must turn outward and take risks if we are all to
experience peace and security.
We remember the horrendous storms which battered Ireland last year
and which will continue to do so as our climate changes. We are
called to be stewards of the earth and this means making different
choices.
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‘I would ask all those with positions of responsibility in
economic, political and social life, and all people of goodwill: Let
us be protectors of creation, and of God’s plan inscribed in nature,
protectors of one another and of the environment.’
Pope Francis
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Today we hear the gospel of Christ and we are encouraged to preach to the world the
saving work of Jesus Christ. We reflect on how we can achieve that in our lives this
week.
ROSARY at Our Lady’s Grotto on Sunday at 7 p.m., and Monday to Friday at 8 p.m.
THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET continues on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Holy Family
Church.
CONFESSIONS FOR EASTER IN THE PASTORAL AREA ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Fri 27th March: 7pm-9pm Ardboe and Moortown: Fr Benny Fee, Fr John McCallion,
Fr Eugene O’Neill.
Sat 28th March: 10.30-12.30 Holy Family Coalisland: Fr Sean McCartan, Fr John
McCallion, Fr Benny Fee.
Sat 28th March: 12.30 - 2.30 Fr Paul Byrne, Fr Vin Darragh, Fr Eugene O’Neill.
NEW ENVELOPES will be distributed next week, and will be available for distribution
from the Sacristy from Thursday 26th March. Please note the first collection of the new
year is for Trócaire on Thursday 2nd April 2015.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
BAPTISMS are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1.00p.m.
Please give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena. Please note: Baptisms outside of these
times only in cases of emergency.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS on Sunday at 7 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday - Friday 7.30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. only.
CONFESSIONS after 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday. See Easter Confessions above.
ST MARY & ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH
Tuesday: Mass at 7.30 p.m. First Anniversary of Patsy Symington.
Friday: Mass at 7.30 p.m. Months Mind of Isobel Carron.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STEWARTSTOWN
BAPTISMS will be held on the third Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.
Please give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena so that the Baptism Team may visit the
homes.
Please note: Baptisms outside of these times only in cases of emergency
PERPETUAL NOVENA & MASS on Monday evening at 7 p.m.
ROSARY AND EUCHARISTIC PRAYER SERVICE - Tuesday to Friday 10a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST for 29th March:
Maura Gallagher, Claire O’Hanlon, Dick Lee
READER for 29th March: Ann Kennedy
COLLECTION for Sunday, 15th March
Envelope £2089.92
Offertory £1,430.00
LATELY DECEASED. Please pray for Joan Laverty, Hugh Dillon, Peggy Carberry,
Isobel Carron.
READERS MEETING. There will be a meeting for all readers on Tuesday 24th March at 8
p.m. in the O’Brien Room. This meeting is to arrange the rotas for the Easter Ceremonies.
Could all readers please attend.
ST PIO DAY RETREAT Sunday 29th March in Ryandale, Moy by Fr Gabriel Bannon, on
‘Aspects on the Life and Example of St Pio.’ The day will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude
with Eucharist at 4 p.m. Retreat costs £20. Register by 25th March. Contact Nuala on
37548382.
PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINES OF ITALY 15-22 September 2015. Visiting Venice,
Verona, the city of Padua - famous for its Franciscan monk, St Anthony, the medieval town
of Assisi - the birthplace of Saints Francis and Clare and also the site of the Holy House of
the Holy Family in the lovely hill town of Loreto. Price includes flights, transfers, taxes,
insurance, assistance of pilgrimage representative and accommodation. Spiritual Director:
Fr Peter McAnenly. Further details and booking at Armagh Parish Office (028 37522813)
ANNUAL ARMAGH DIOCESAN PIONEER DINNER/DANCE in the Ryandale, Moy,
Friday 17th April at 8.15 p.m. Tickets are £18, and are available from any member of the
Coalisland Pioneer Council.
MARY’S MEALS is organising a Guest Tea/Dance in the Parochial Centre on Saturday
28th March. If you would like to host or co-host a table you will help to save a life. Contact
87740024 or 07521695959.
COALISLAND CANAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP would like to thank all who
walked the Coalisland canal and donated money for Mary’s Meals. £170 was raised which
will feed 15 hungry children for a year. Many thanks.
ST MARY’S PAROCHIAL HALL, STEWARTSTOWN is now taking bookings. Please
contact Bernie on 07773661412. There will be a grand bazaar in the hall on Psalm Sunday
(29th March).
DERRYLAUGHAN 10k/5k on Saturday 28th March from Derrylaughan Clubrooms.
To register for this event, email [email protected] or call 07809350646.
Registration on 25th March from 8-9 p.m. in the clubrooms.
COALISLAND, STEWARTSTOWN, CLONOE AREA EXTENDEDSCHOOLS.
CIRCUIT TRAINING Continues every Thursday in Primate Dixon Primary School from
6.00 – 7.00pm. All welcome. ENGLISH LANGUAGES CLASSES for international
adults continues on Thursdays in Primate Dixon 7.30 - 9pm.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP meets every Wednesday, 10.30 a.m.—12.30 p.m. in the
Parochial Centre.
ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE Thursday 16th, 23rd and 30th April
7-10 p.m. in Quinn’s Corner, 175 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon BT70 1RX. Couples are
advised to book a place 10 months before your wedding. Visit www.accordni.com. To book
contact Accord on 028 3833 4781.
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