Newsletter June 18th 2023 (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A))
The Gospel passage today reminds us that Jesus chooses some of his disciples for specific tasks. That is not to say that the others have nothing to do. The whole Church is missionary. Each of the baptised is duty bound to spread the Gospel to the best of his or her ability. There are many ways of doing that. But the basic and most important contribution which we can make is to live a deep Christian life.
Before considering whether or not we are doing anything to spread the Gospel we might consider our attitude towards the project. Do we think about the matter? Jesus sent the apostles because he had compassion on the crowds. There are millions who have never heard of Christ. How does that fact impinge upon us? Do we regard it just as a fact or do we accept it as a challenge? Do we in any way share Christ’s compassion and give expression to it? St John Chrysostom wrote: “Nothing is colder than a Christian who does not care for the salvation of others.” Today’s gospel may well be a call to us to break out of our little ice cubes.
Day for Life 2023
Day for Life is celebrated this year on Sunday 18 June. The theme is ‘Listen to Her’ and focuses on the experience of one Catholic woman in the aftermath of abortion. It tells of her journey towards healing. The hope is that this will help people to listen, to understand and to respond with compassion. You can read the message in full on www.councilforlife.ie
New Door for St. Brigid’s Church, Drum
This project started before covid but has finally been completed, The new door and frame were fitted last Thursday. Sincere thanks to Gavin and his team in ICS for their great work and patience as the project slowly evolved.
Church Gate Collection in aid of the Assisted Pilgrim Section of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be taken up in your church on the 24th/ 25th June (Roscommon Parishes only).
This year 30 assisted pilgrims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes and all monies collected at church gates will be used to help defray the costs of this section of the pilgrimage. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Elphin diocese’s 3 Day pilgrimage to Lough Derg
(www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg) takes place next weekend. Still some seats available on a bus that will pick up and return pilgrims to Athlone, Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Roscommon, Fourmilehouse, Tulsk, Boyle, Castlebaldwin, Sligo, Rathcormac and Grange. Enquires to Justin Harkin please @ 087 6171526 / [email protected]
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