Newsletter September 1st 2024 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / The Season of Creation Sept 1st—Oct 4th)

• Mass Readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
• First Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8: Moses instructs Israel to strictly follow God’s laws to demonstrate wisdom and receive life and land. God’s closeness and just laws set them apart from other nations.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 15: Live blamelessly, speak truth, and treat others fairly to securely dwell in God’s presence, rejecting wickedness and honoring reverence for the LORD.
• Second Reading –James 1:17-18, 21B-22, 27: All good actions and perfect gifts come from God, who is unchanging. Embrace His word, act on it, and care for those in need to maintain pure faith.
• Gospel – Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23: Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from within, not from external sources like unwashed hands, criticizing the emphasis on human traditions over divine commands

A thanksgiving celebration of Fr Michael Hickey’s Ministry in Ss. Peter and Paul’s Parish will take place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Sunday evening 1st . September at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. A cover charge of €15 will apply to defray costs and make a presentation to Fr. Michael.