Entrance Hymn: Amazing Grace

The Lateran Basilica

The Lateran Basilica is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. It is the Papal Archbasilica, and it is the oldest public church in the West and ranks first among the four Major Basilicas of Rome. Lateran and Laterano are names for an area of Rome, and the shared names of several buildings in Rome. The properties were once owned by the Lateranus family of the Roman Empire.

In hoc signo vinces

The first two centuries of Christianity suffered horrendous persecutions from successive Roman emperors. All this changed in the year 311 when Emperor Constantine attributed his triumph in an important battle to the image of the Cross which he saw in the sky at a key moment in the war. Under the cross was the Latin phrase in hoc signo vinces (in this sign you will conquer). As a result he granted religious freedom to Christians. Furthermore, he donated the palace of the Lateran to the Church and it became the very first basilica. It was dedicated on this date in 324. From then until the 15^th century the popes lived there. The Vatican did not exist in those centuries.

Sacrament of Anointing This sacrament will be celebrated during Mass on Friday next, 14^th November, at 10.00

Novena for the Faithful Departed

The novena for the dead which began last Sunday concludes tomorrow, Monday. We will continue to exhibit the board with the names of all those who died in the past year. The lists of our loved ones will continue to be kept in front of the altar throughout the month of November.

Parish Assembly meets Monday, 10^th November

Coffee Morning Tuesday, 11^th November after 10.00 am Mass

Volunteers Required Urgently: Turner’s Cross Care Centre, Retired ladies’ group seeks people to help run the club, which meets on Tuesdays, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Contact Teresa 087 9015339 or Ber 086 1033056

Second Collection this weekend is for Youth Ministry in the Diocese.

Recent Deaths: The deaths have occurred of Bernadette Martin, late of Connolly Road; Seobhna Deasy, Clarke’s Rd and late of Friar’s Rd. May they rest in peace. Our sympathy and prayers to the families.

Sweet shall my weeping be, Grief surely leading me, Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee.