Sacred Heart Church,
Ferrybank   

This Week’s Calendar

Mon. 26th July -  Ss. Joachim & Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thurs. 29th July - St. Martha, patron saint of Housewives & Domestic Workers.

Fri. 30th July - St. Peter Chrysologus.

Sat. 31st July - St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Reflection

When bruised or crushed by coarse or thoughtless people, or by life's hard knocks, our response should show what we are made of - or rather made in: the image and likeness of  God.

The prophet Daniel puts it simply:  to the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness (Dan9:9).  The more forgiveness becomes   second nature to us, the more God’s nature shines through.

Knock  Shrine

National Public Novena

in honour of 

Our Lady of Knock:

14-22 August  2010

Twice daily:  3.00pm  &  8.30  p.m.

Theme: “The Path to Repentance, Healing and Renewal”.

Found

Concert Tickets found between Brett’s Post Office and first round-about.  For more information contact the Parish Office!

Croagh Patrick

The annual pilgrimage to  Croagh Patrick  takes  place this Sunday (‘Reek Sunday’),  the last  Sunday of  July.

Up to  30,000 Pilgrims will make the climb starting from dawn.  The climbing of the reek is an act of  penance and to increase the penance some climb to the top barefoot.  On the summit is a small chapel where Mass is celebrated.

Congratulations

Congratulations  to Tommy Darmody,

Newrath, who celebrated his 90th Birthday on Saturday last, 17th July, ‘10.  Every best wish on the occasion from all Ferrybank  Parishioners and continued good health and happiness. 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service Blood Clinic

Clinic Times:- Mon. 26th July; Tues. 27th July; Wed. 28th July; Thurs. 29th July from 4.30pm to 8pm at Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road.

Help ensure essential blood supplies are always available by giving blood regularly.  Call 1850 731 137     giveblood.ie

Ferrybank & District A.R.A.

Day Trip on Tuesday next, 27th July, to Glendalough, Avoca and Powerscourt.  Bus leaving Grotto at 9.30am.  Cost €20, this does not include Meals.

Slieverue & District A.R.A.

Coach times for the Grand Canal Theatre on Wednesday 28th July are as follows:- Grotto @ 9.15am and Slieverue @ 9.30am.

Youth  2000  Summer Festival 

Youth  2000 Summer Festival,  Clonmacnois,  Co. Offaly,  Thursday  12th -  Sunday  15th August  2010.  For young people age  16-35,  an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends.  Donation only.  Free buses available from around the country.  For more information, contact  086 3025442 or  01  6753690, or  check our website:  www.youth2000.ie

Ossory Vocations Team

Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it will be open to you.  Try it.  Then listen, look, enter.  Have you considered a vocation to the priesthood? If you are considering a vocation to priesthood, contact the Vocations Director Fr. Willie Purcell  0876286858 or ossoryvocations.blogspot.com.