No. 242
TROCAIRE’S RESPONSE TO THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN IRAQ
Trocaire has committed an initial €300,000 to support our Caritas partners to respond
to this evolving emergency and assess the needs of vulnerable populations, the most
pressing of which are food, water and essential living supplies. You can donate online to support this work at www.trocaire.org/donate or by Freephone 0800 9121200
or by sending a cheque to Trocaire, 50 King Street, Belfast BT1 6AD or by calling into
the Trocaire Office.
St Matthew’s Church
24 August 2014 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PLEASE NOTE:
During July and August all masses on Wednesdays will be at 10am.
Our Church will be closed at 2pm on weekdays.
MASS - ENTRANCE HYMN
MASS- RECESSIONAL HYMN
Hail Redeemer, King Divine!
Priest and Lamb the throne is thine,
King whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.
The bells of the Angelus, Call us to pray.
In sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
An angel of mercy, led Bernadette's feet,
where flows the deep torrent, Our Lady to greet.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Angels, saints and nations sing:
Praise be Jesus Christ our King
Lord of life, earth sky and seas,
King of love on Calvary.
KEVIN BELL REPARATION TRUST
We all have family and friends in many corners of the world and when tragedy strikes
everyone needs assistance; that is why the Kevin Bell Trust was formed, to help
bereaved families bring home the remains of their loved ones back to Ireland.
Recently the Kevin Bell Trust helped families in our own parish.
Funds are always needed to continue this wonderful work.
A FUNDRAISING NIGHT WILL TAKE PLACE
IN THE STRAND BAR TONIGHT (SUNDAY) 24TH AUGUST
PLEASE COME ON THE NIGHT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
A number of people will be selling ballot tickets door to door in the parish, please give
what you can, the draw will take place on the night.
Here are a few of the amazing prizes on offer:
SIGNED CELTIC SHIRT, SIGNED ULSTER RUGBY SHIRT, MEAL VOUCHERS FOR
STIX AND STONES, AFTERNOON TEA AT HARLEM, LUNCH FOR FOUR AT
RONNIE DREW’S, MINNX BEAUTY NAILS AND BROW VOUCHER, STRAND HAIR
VOUCHER, SCENTY BURNER GIFT SETS, JEWELLERY SETS, BELFAST GIANTS
FAMILY PASS, BINGO VOUCHERS, CAKE VOUCHER AND LOTS, LOTS,
MORE...TO MANY TO LIST. Tickets only £1 a strip
THIS SUNDAY’S MASSES
7pm Vigil & 12 noon
(Children’s Liturgy & the choir will be back in autumn)
Monday
10am
Tuesday
10am
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
St Monica (Novena)
10am
St Augustine
10am
Passion of St John the Baptist
10am
St Fiachre
11am
Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday – 11.30am – 12.30pm and 6pm-6.45pm
Fr Aidan Keenan – 90457626:
Parish Office Email: stmattsbelfast@gmail.com
Parish Website: www.stmatthewsparish.org
www.catholicireland.net
PLEASE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you had a Mass booked any time during the next four months you
will need to ring Theresa from 10.30am Tuesday morning to re-book
the Mass as unfortunately we have now lost the record of our Mass
bookings.
Malachy Campbell, Issac Henry, Robert Mc Guiness and Gabriel Mycan
who were all baptised here in August.
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE TO:
Joanne Faloona and Gary Mc Donald who were married here recently.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
NEXT SUNDAY
31st August – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readers: 7pm – Susan Mac Art - 12noon – Ella Mc Mahon
Parish Office phone number is 02890 457626.
As Monday is a Bank Holiday the parish office will be closed.
(Re-opening at 10.30am Tuesday)
ST MATTHEW’S CHOIR
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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings
24th August 2014
First Reading: Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 22, verses 19 - 23:
The key of the House of David is a symbol of the royal stewards’ authority to
grant or refuse admittance to the royal presence. A similar thing is used in
today’s Gospel when Jesus gives the keys of the kingdom of heaven to Peter.
Psalm 137: Your love, O Lord, is eternal, discard not the work of your hands.
Second Reading: St Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 11 verses 33 to 36:
St Paul rejoices in the fantastic wonder of God’s wisdom and providence.
St Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 16, verses 13 to 20:
St Peter’s profession of faith in Jesus as the Messiah and the
Son of the living God is given to him by divine revelation.
Choir returns on Sunday 7 September at 12noon Mass. We would like to welcome
back all our regular members and send out an invitation to new members, male and
female who are very much needed and very welcome.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Our Children’s Liturgy starts back on Sunday 7th September. The leaders welcome
back all those who enjoyed last year and send out a big welcome to newcomers who
wish to start in September. Primary school children only. Parents will need to fill out
a registration form; these will be available on the day.
ST MATTHEW’S PARISH RETREAT
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Saturday 6 to Sunday 7th September in Drumalis Retreat Centre in Larne. Theme:
“Evangeli Gudium,” the joy of the Gospel. Why not come away to the quiet? It’s an
opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our prayer. For further Information
telephone 90 452739. Cost £60.
PROJECT JUSTICE
REST IN PEACE
Our prayers are asked for all who died recently especially Fr Colm Mc Grady and for
Michael Mc Quade, whose funeral was on Monday and for the following whose
anniversaries occur at this time: Eileen Callaghan (nee Stevenson), Patrick & Rita
Fitzsimons, John Flannigan, Matilda Mc Cann, Paul Murray, Patricia Stevenson.
“O you whom I have loved so much on earth, pray for me and live in such a manner that
we may be reunited forever in blessed eternity” St Francis of Assisi 1182 – 1226
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Please note: This is subject to change in the event of a funeral.
Saturday (Vigil)
7pm
The Martin Family (deceased)
Sunday
12noon Free
Monday
10am
People of the Parish
Tuesday
10am
Booked
Wednesday
10am
Free
Thursday
10am
Free
Friday
10am
Free
URGENT: The Justice Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly is currently
running a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice
Bill that will ensure that private clinics, such as the Marie Stopes centre in Belfast,
cannot legally carry out abortion. You can sign the petition online at
www.preciouslife.com or http://www.citizengo.org/en/signit/10517/view and
show your support for the amendment and make clear your opposition to Marie
Stopes. Closing date for written submissions is Friday 12th September. For
‘submission postcards’ or further information, please contact Precious Life on
9027 8484 or email us at info@preciouslife.com.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION
Weekly offering
Loose plate
Shrines
Our Lady’s Care Home
£ 722
£ 10
£ 175
£ 245
--For all of these I return my sincere thanks--
NON STOP DRAW WINNERS
John Meighan
Brenagh O’Grady
Jimmy Creaney
Liam Sheridan