Fifth Sunday of Lent. 18th March 2018 - Naas Parish
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Fifth Sunday of Lent.
18th March 2018.
No: 1642 John 9: 1- 41.
. The Time For Glorification Draws Near It is the feast of the Passover, the week of his
death. The town plays host to thousands of pilgrims.
Years ago in 1920’s America when the Betty Crocker Among the pilgrims are gentiles who have converted
Company first began selling to Judaism. They have learned that Jesus has just
their cake mixes, they offered arrived. They know he is viewed by many to be the
a product which only needed Messiah, the new king of Israel. It is no surprise then
water. All you had to do was that they press upon the disciples a request to speak
add water to the mix which with Jesus. So Jesus uses the opportunity to
came in the box, and you announce a shift in his ministry. The hour is at hand.
would get a perfect, delicious cake every time. It is time, Jesus said, for the Son of man to be
glorified. No time left for miracles to convince the
It bombed. No one bought it and the company
people. No time left for debates with the religious
couldn’t understand why, so they commissioned a
leaders. No time left, the Passion is upon him. The
study which brought back a surprising answer.
grain of wheat has left the stalk making its descent
It seemed that people weren’t buying the cake mix
to the soil below, its death a certainty, its rebirth yet
because it was too easy. They didn’t want to be totally
begun.
excluded from the work of preparing a cake; they
For the disciples this is the critical moment.
wanted to feel that they were contributing something to
It will be a model for them the rest of their lives. Are
it. So, Betty Crocker changed the formula and required
they willing to follow Jesus and serve as he has
the customer to add an egg in addition to water.
done? As his disciple today in our parish, what do
Immediately, the new cake mix was a huge success.
you feel you serve the Lord. Do you – using the
Unfortunately, many people make the same mistake
Betty Crocker analogy - feel everything is
when it comes to "packaging" or presenting the
‘in that box’ or do you have something to contribute?
Christian Religion. They try to make the call of Jesus
In the words of our Saviour “Whoever serves
Christ as easy as possible because they’re afraid
me must follow me, Jesus said, and where I am, my
people won’t "buy it" if it seems too hard.
servant will also be”
Jesus said, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground
and dies, it remains only a single seed.
Palm Sunday Procession
Sunday 25th March is Palm Sunday. This year we are having a procession before 11am Mass. It will be a
colourful joyful procession and there will even be a donkey! We hope lots of people will dress up in Biblical
Style. We especially want to invite the children who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and those
who are preparing for their First Holy Communion, but all are welcome.
The procession will start at 10.15am at Tandy’s Bridge. We advise people to leave their cars at the
Church, walk up to Tandy’s Bridge as Parking will Not be permitted at the Bridge. We will listen to a short
Gospel read by Fr. Liam and then walk along the canal to Abbey Bridge, down the Main Street and arrive at
Our Lady and St David’s Church, Sallins Road, for 11am Mass, which will be a Children’s Liturgy.
Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by most Reverend Denis Nulty.
The Pilgrimage takes place on 16th July for 5nights at a cost of €739 per person sharing, staying at “Hotel
Solitude”. The Pilgrimage is being organised in conjunction with Joe Walsh Tours. Booking Forms
are now available from the Parish Office, Sallins Road. €200 Booking deposit required at time of
booking. Spiritual Director Fr. Liam Morgan.
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION MASS TIMES
Priest on Duty: 085 708 8407 Church of Our Lady and St. David , Sallins Road
Weekdays: Mon-Fri 7:30am 10am Sat 10am
Parish Website: www.naasparish.ie
Sundays: Sat Vigil 6pm Sun 9am 11am and 6pm
Naas & Sallins Parish Office Tel 879730
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Church of The Irish Martyrs, Ballycane
Naas eMail office@naasparish.net
Sallins eMail sallinsparishoffice@gmail.com Weekdays: Mon, Wed and Fri 7:30pm
Sundays: Sat Vigil 7:30pm Sun 10:30am 12noon
Sacristy Our Lady and St David: Tel 856925
Ballycane Office and Sacristy : Tel 895629 Church of Our Lady and Guardian Angels, Sallins
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm Weekdays: Tues and Fri 10am
Sundays: Sat Vigil 6:30pm Sun 10am 12noon
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Liam Morgan Curates House 087 133 7879
Church of St. Peter, Two Mile House
Fr. Joe O’Neill Sunday’s Well 045 876197
Weekdays: Friday 7pm
Fr. Michael Flattery Sallins Road 045 897703
Sundays: 11am
Fr. Alex Kochatt Lakelands 045 898684
Dn. Fergal O’Neill Parish Deacon 086 3816 133 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Ms. Hilda Campbell Pastoral Admin Ass. 089 4037570
Church of Our Lady and St. David , Sallins Road
Every First Friday before and after the 10am Mass
New Safeguarding Policy recently updated is
Every Saturday after the 10am Mass
now displayed in all our Church Porches.
Amy Rose Butler, Osprey Gardens
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN PARISH REPRESENTATIVES
Naas: Andrew Fagan and Geraldine Faherty Hugh Kenneth Lucas, Dún na Riogh Ave
Sallins: Keith Murphy Rose Kate Mullooly, Landen Park
Two Mile House: Mary Valentine, Paula Clancy and Jordan Dane Ward, Castlefen
Suzanne Powell.
They can be contacted through the Parish Office, Ellie Marie O’Brien, Sallins Park
Sallins Road, Naas. Phone 045 879730.
Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms Joan Treacy,
NAAS PARISH NEWS
C/o Bishop’s House, Dublin Rd, Carlow. 085 802 1633 Parish Mission Statement - ‘The Catholic Parish of
Naas, in Communion with Christ and with one another
and guided by the teaching of the Second Vatican
FEAST AND MEMORIAL DAYS FOR COMING WEEK: Council, endeavours to welcome, serve and nourish
the whole community.’
Monday 19th: St Joseph;
Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Chrism Mass You are warmly invited to join with
Bishop Denis for the annual celebration of the
Chrism Mass in the Cathedral, Carlow on Monday
26th March at 7.30pm, followed by a cuppa in
Carlow College. Please come early to be sure of a
Naas: seat! Parking available in Carlow College;
Patricia Curry, Carragh Court entrance opposite Court House on the Old Dublin
Road. See kandle.ie for map.
Eamonn Doherty, Lakelands
Please note there will be No 7.30pm Mass in
Church of the Irish Martyr’s, Ballycane on
________________________ Monday 26th March.
Reflecting on the Sunday Gospel with Sr. Peggy
RECENT BAPTISMS
continues on Tuesday coming 20th March in the
Sophie Olivia Elliffe, Millbridge Way Parochial House, after the 10am Mass.
Kyon Patrick Hartigan. Sarto Road Scripture Sharing with Fr. Michael in the Parochial
Ciallan Ciarán Donnellan, Monread Crescent House, tomorrow Monday 19th March at 8pm.
Bring a Bible.
There will be No 7.30am or 7.30pm Mass tomorrow Mothers Prayers continue each Wednesday at the
Monday 19th (Bank Holiday) in OLSD and Irish Church of the Irish Martyr’s, Ballycane, at 8.15pm.
Martyr’s, respectfully.
SALLINS PARISH NEWS
Little Blessings Children’s Liturgy Group takes
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday
place, to-day Sunday 18th during the 10.30am
coming, 20th March from 10.30am -11am.
Mass at the Church of the Irish Martyr’s.
Confessions available in Sallins Church every
St Pio Prayer Group next meeting on Wednesday
Thursday afternoon from 2pm-4pm.
coming 21st March at 7.10pm at the Church of The
Irish Martyrs, Ballycane. All most welcome. Vincent de Paul Shop at the Waterways Sallins are
holding a Big Customer Event on Thursday coming
Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent at 3.30pm 22nd March starting at 10am, with loads of brand
in Our Lady and St. David’s Church led by the new clothes and household items with lots of
Legion of Mary. Parishioners might like to join in bargains to be had.
with us on the Parish Radio.
Date for you Diary…Sallins Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Mass by Candle Light will take place on Friday will take place on 23rd June for 7 Nights, Full Board
coming 23rd March at 7.30pm in the Church of the
staying at the ‘Jeanne d’Arc Hotel’. More details to
Irish Martyr’s, Ballycane, followed by a half hour of
follow later. For bookings phone Rita Fanning on
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All welcome 087 6535112 or 086 0834807.
Coffee Morning on Wednesday coming 21st March Sallins Conference of St Vincent de Paul contact
after the 10am Mass in the Parochial House….come phone number is 085 7052294.
and join us for a cuppa a and a chat.
Easter Mass Bouquet Cards are now available from TWO MILE HOUSE NEWS
the Parish Offices. Weekday Morning Mass is celebrated from Monday
to Thursday at 9.15am. Friday evening Mass as
Naas Flower and Garden Club next meeting takes usual at 7pm.
place on Thursday coming 22nd March at 7.45pm in
the Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road GENERAL NOTICES
beside Fire Station. (Note change of date of Club Parish Finances
Night, due to Holy Thursday being 29th) There will
Sallins: Baskets: €660 Envelopes: €770
be a Garden talk on the night by Angela Jupe. We
Naas: Offertory: €3,000 Development Fund: €3,160
welcome new and past members to join us.
Two Mile House: €470
Daffodil Day; The Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day
Sports Lottery Results
takes place on Friday coming 23rd March.
Naas 8/3 (17-21-22-28) No Winner Jackpot €8,200
Mary and Vera will be at the Bank of Ireland
with Daffodil merchandise. Your support is Sallins 12/3 (11-35-40) No Winner Jackpot €4,900
greatly appreciated. Fundraising Coffee Morning in support of Kildare
Suicide Bereavement Support Group,
Coffee Morning Naas Scout Group are holding a hosted by GSRMA Naas Branch will take
Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Research on place on Thursday coming 22nd March in
Daffodil Day – Friday coming 23rd March in the Ryston Sports Club, Newbridge, staring
‘Scout Den’ from 9.30am to 1.30pm Please come at 10.30am. All Donations and Support Greatly
along and have a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of Appreciated. Raffle on the Day, tickets sales go to
some lovely home-baking!! All donations gratefully Charity. All welcome.
received. “Your support would be appreciated for a
great cause”. Devotion to the Holy Face: Devotion Prayers will
take place on Good Friday, 30th March from 12noon
Spring Clean Naas on Friday 30th March from to 1pm in Poplar Square (at John Devoy Statue). All
11am to 1pm. A community clean up is being welcome to join with us.
organised for Good Friday morning at 3 locations:
Poplar Square, Monread Pk and Chadwicks. Take Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from
your pick Or clean up your own estate and get your Thursday 31st May for seven nights. Cost
Residents Association to Register with €699 pps. Single supplement of €140 per
naastidytowns@gmail.com for bags and litter person. To book phone John at 086 856
pickers and litter collection. “All to be rewarded with 3773 or directly to Marian Pilgrimages at
free light refreshments in Poplar Square”. 01 8788159. Spiritual Director Fr. Joe O’Neill.
You Could Win €10,000
on Wednesday coming, 21st March in the
Parish Lotto Draw
The Draw takes place at 7pm at the Church of the Irish Martyr’s,
Ballycane, all are welcome to attend the draw.
Simply Buy A €2 Ticket And It Could Be You.
There was no winner of the Jackpot on Wednesday 14th March.
Numbers Drawn were 8 — 4 — 18 —17: Four Lucky dip winners of €100 each:
May O’Leary, Don Higgins, Joan Ryan and Rose McCabe.
Tickets can be purchased from:- Menswear, Nolans Butchers, Barker & Jones, Liz Bergin Hair Salon, Veritas
Stationery Store, The Soda Bread Shop, Gouldings Hardware, Swans on the Green.
Tickets are available from the Parish Office on the Sallins Rd, or in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane .
Parish Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8.30pm sharp, in the Care of the Aged Centre,
Newbridge Road, with Bigger Prizes and Jackpot. Parish Lotto Tickets on Sale at Bingo.
Individual pilgrims and families can now register for
the main 3 day WMOF2018 Congress from August 22nd to 24th, guaranteeing your ticket(s) for the
Festival of Families on Saturday 25th August and for the Closing Mass on Sunday 26th. Don’t miss
out on these once in a generation events. Register Now! www.worldmeeting2018.ie
Volunteers: Organising it and seeing it through will only be possible with the help of thousands of volunteers.
There are currently 1500 volunteers signed up for WMOF2018 but thousands more are needed . If you are
interested in becoming a volunteer see www.worldmeeting2018.ie to find out more and register.
Trócaire Romero Family Award. This award is Programme stats on Monday 9th April, open to
for families who would like to begin their anyone over 18 years of age. To book a place or for
spiritual preparation for the World Meeting of more information phone 045 877991.
Families in August 2018. It aims to provide Saint Vincent De Paul Hidden - But Still Among US
you and your family with an avenue to learn Prisoners are easy to forget. Locked in institutions,
about the lives of other families around the they seem to disappear from society’s sight. But
world where Trócaire works. Log on and prisoners still belong to the society that incarcerates
register your family for the Trócaire Romero them. Most will eventually be released and the
award at www.trocaire.org/romeroaward experience they have in prison will greatly affect their
Volunteers Needed - Bag Pack for NCBI: The ability to adjust to life ‘outside’ as law-abiding citizens.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland The Society of the St. Vincent de Paul have a panel of
(NCBI) is looking for volunteers for its people who visit inmates in Midlands/Portlaoise
fundraising Bag-Pack in Tesco Naas, which Prisons. If you wish to be involved, text 086 046 2405.
will take place on Saturday 14th April. If you Family Prayer:
can volunteer for a couple of hours please We pray for our children
contact Collette McEntee on 01 882 1970 Wherever they may be asking Jesus, Mary and
‘Hope Cottage’, Kill. A Family support Service Joseph to watch over and guard them throughout their
for Kildare and West Wicklow supporting lives and that the faith we have passed
Families and concerned persons affected by on to them may sustain them
a loved one’s subsistence misuse. An eight Through all that life will put before them.
week Social, Information and Self Care Amen.
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