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Have Pass Will Travel

Our September trip on 7th September is to Epic Ireland in the CHQ Building on Custom House Quay.  We have negotiated a special price of €10 per person (normally €12). Google http://epicirelandchq.com/. for more information. We will meet at the LUAS terminus (Rua Red) at 9.45 am and get off at Georges Dock stop –
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Day of Prayer and Worship 10th Sep 2016

DAY OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP “Give thanks With a Grateful Heart” Saturday, 10th Sep at Reatreat House,Registration at 10am, Concluding Mass at 3.30pm – in memory of Tony Cleary, Celebrant: Fr. Derek O’Connell OH,music: Tallaght Christian Choir. Tea and coffee provided – please, bring a packed lunch Further information:Anita (01 4048123/4048189)or Peter Keogh (087 6485729)
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Thank you – Family Fun Day

A special thank you to all who contributed to making our Family Fun Afternoon such a success – our helpers, donors, and those who supported us by their presence on the day. We thank also the Dominican Community for the use of their garden. We wish to thank and acknowledge the following business for their
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Commentary on 22nd Sunday of the year C 28.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 14: 01, 7–14 — Jesus’  life of compassion and concern  Dining with Pharisee 1 One Sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him. Place of honour 7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked
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28th August 2016

Fr Paschal Séamus Tiernan OP Born 10th April, 1929 First Profession 15th September, 1948 Ordained 11th July, 1954 Died 21st August, 2016 May he rest in peace! Usually  we publish here a commentary on Sunday Gospel written with great devotion by Fr Paschal Tiernan OP. Regardless of whether he was fine or ill, regardless of
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Death of fr Paschal Tiernan OP

It is sad to inform you of the death of Fr Paschal Tiernan in Tallaght Hospital late on Sunday night (21st August). Paschal has been unwell for a number of years but handled it with his indomitable spirit. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Reposing in St. Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, from 9.30am on Wednesday
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Commentary on 21st Sunday of the year C 21.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 13: 22–30 — Who will be saved? Jesus on journey to Jerusalem 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. How many will be saved? 23 And some one said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them,
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Commentary on 20th Sunday of the year C 14.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 49–53 — Jesus’ zealous commitment to his mission Fire 49 “I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! Baptism 50 I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished! Division 51 Do you think that I
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Commentary on 19th Sunday of the year C 7.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 32–48 — We are Faithful or Unfaithful, Wise or Foolish Introduction 32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that
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Commentary on 18th Sunday of the year C 31.07.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 13–21 — Disciples’ attitude towards wealth and possessions Request to act in dispute 13 One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus refuses 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?” Warning on greed
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