God on our side
Fear less, hope more;
Eat less, chew more;
Whine less, breathe more;
Talk less, say more;
Hate less, love more;
and all good things will be yours.
Its no accident that fear less is top of the list. It was high also on Jesus list of priorities. But for all this reassurances, our guts have this sinking feeling. Its worse when we cant even pinpoint the fear.
Men and women are afraid of a variety of things: that our families are falling apart, of losing our jobs, of not having enough. We far being robbed or assaulted. Were afraid of sickness, especially cancer. We fear death, our own or that of a loved one.
When these causes of fear are mentioned, something starts to happen in our gut. Concerns and memories start clicking in our experience. Trust and faith are the only response.
Jeremiah (First Reading) heard the critical voices outside, but also listened to the one within. As the lengthy June days just start to dwindle, we do well to hear what is said in the dark moments of life. It is only when we face our fear that we can proclaim from the roof-tops. Tom Cox
Weekday Masses for the Summer Months
From 24th June to 30th August there will be no 8.00 am weekday Mass. 10.00 am Mass as usual on weekdays.
LOTTO DRAW: 17th June
Numbers Drawn: 2, 5, 8, 11.
3 WINNERS:
Sandra Connolly, John Kelleher, Dan Donovan
€35 CASH :
D. ONeill, N. Harris, M. Osborne, M. Dromey
THIS WEEKS JACKPOT : €1000
Last weeks net take €3,957
Last weeks second Collection €i,035
Congratulations to our three winners of the Parish Lotto Jackpot last Monday night. They each received €3,235.
Sponsorship
Our thanks to all who have sponsored Church
furnishings. Still available:
(1) a seat with memorial plate: €400.
(2) a slab for front of Church paving: €25.
The Lotto Draw takes place in the Parish Centre on Mondays at 7.30 pm sharp.
Congratulations
to the lads from Nemo Rangers who were on the Cork panel against Kerry last Sunday. Best of luck in the replay!