Newsletter July 11th 2021 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

A thought on today’s Gospel

Jesus warns his missionaries that people will refuse to listen to them, just as he himself had been ignored; but their message should not be forced on the people. Indeed an odd thing about Jesus’ discourses to the Twelve is that he never tells them exactly what to say to people; rather he tells them the kind of lives they should lead. They must give witness to their faith by what they do, so by their example leading  others to change too, to accept freely the kingdom of God.

Masses this weekend in Ss Peter & Paul’s Parish (all these Masses are open to the public but restrictions on numbers still apply)

Ss Peter and Paul’s Church

Saturday Vigil 6.30 pm

Sunday 9 am and 12 noon

These Masses will be live-streamed at www.churchservices.tv/athlone

Drum

Saturday Vigil 8 pm,

Sunday 10 am

Clonown

Sunday 11.15 am