The Baptism of the Lord 10th & 11th Jan
Schedule for the week ahead
Saturday Vigil 7pm Tommy & Alice Rooney & their son Tommy jnr.
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown Bernard McWeeney.
Sunday 11am Slane Rose Wogan. Elsie & Patsy Lane. Breda & Mick Maloney.
Monday Adoration 10am – 12pm & 7pm – 9pm
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday No Mass
Friday Mass 9am Adoration 7pm to 8pm
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th & 18th Jan
Saturday Vigil 7pm Vincent & Kathleen McNama.
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown Aine Stewart.
Sunday 11am Slane
POINTS TO PONDER The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Most of us who were baptised as infants cannot remember the moment of our baptism. Fortunately, we have an abundance of symbols and rituals to anchor us in our ‘baptismal memory’. When we pass by the baptismal font in our Church we can ‘remember’ our baptism. Anytime we have the pleasure of being in the congregation at a baptism ceremony we can ‘remember’ our baptism. We can look at photographs or take out the family christening gown or baptismal candle to have a visual reminder of our initiation into the Christian faith. But most significantly whenever we turn to one of the Gospel passages that tell the story of Jesus’ baptism we can ‘remember’ our baptism in an especially powerful way. The simple act of entering a Catholic Church and blessing ourselves with water from the font at the entrance is a way of remembering our baptismal commitment and it makes even more sense to put water on our foreheads as we leave the Church and go out into the world – for there the battles are fought. This is a month in which many of us are feeling overwhelmed. In January, the holidays are over and the bills are looming. Some people are dealing with a variety of post-holiday emotions; others already feel that they have failed in their new year’s resolutions. The message of Jesus’ baptism and a reminder of our own is needed at a time such as this: ‘Lord we are yours, help us to know it, to know it in the depth of our hearts and to act accordingly.’
“Baptism: An outward sign of an inward transformation”
Weekly Collections:
Baskets: €515
White Envelopes: €600 many thanks for your continued support.
A prayerful New Year’s Resolution idea:
Spend an hour at Adoration every week.
Hours available in Slane parish
Monday’s 10am - 12pm & 7pm - 9pm & Friday’s 7pm – 8pm.
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Thinking of getting married this year? Congratulations! Please check Fr. Richard & the church is both available. Before booking the venue. To avoid disappointment.
Confessions before Vigil Mass & upon request.
Sick & housebound will be attended the First Friday each month.
Parish Envelops – Please contact slaneparish@gmail.com if you have any inquiries.
Note Please check with the priest before booking a wedding venue to make sure the priest & church are available before committing to your choice of place for your reception.
Graves; - Please take whatever is taken of your graves home with you.
The Holy Rosary will take place after 9am mass on weekdays.
Alone aims to help reduce loneliness and isolation through a weekly home visit from a Befriender, To avail of this service or make a referral contact Francis at 086-1085965, or email volunteer@alone.ie
Finance Thanks to those who continue to contribute & support our parish by baskets, weekly envelopes, direct debit & our new Click & Donate facility currently available online at www.dioceseofmeath.ie. It is hoped to provide this on our own Website ASAP
Your financial support is vital to the maintenance and ongoing presence of the church in our community.
Please make cheques payable to Slane Parish
Standing order forms are available upon request and in the sacristy.
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