Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7th February 2010

Witness to Faith

The Mass is composed of two principal parts: word and sacrament. In the first part, we are invited to listen to God’s word, not a passive response but an activity which can transform us. Our scriptures come from a Jewish background. When the Jewish people were celebrating an event of the past it was as if that event were present to them at the moment of celebration. As we celebrate the Lord’s supper today that event is made real for us now.

© St. Paul’s, 2008

Mass Times in the Parish:

Dunshaughlin: – Sat Vigil- 7pm, Sun- 9am and 12noon,

                             Weekdays Mon –Sat 10am.

Culmullen: - Sat Vigil- 8pm, Sun- 10.30am, Weekdays Mon - Fri 9am

Confessions:
Dunshaughlin: Sat – 12noon to 12.30pm and after morning and evening Masses
Culmullen: Sat – After evening Mass

Exposition:
Dunshaughlin: Tue – 9.00am to 10pm and Wed - 9am to 12pm
Culmullen: Thur – 9.30am to 11am

Baptisms: All parents are requested to attend a preparation Programme. Next meeting, Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 8pm. Call the Parochial House 8259114 or Roisín 086- 8412260 for bookings.

Mass Intentions This Weekend Sat 6th Feb & Sun 7th Feb
Dunshaughlin: Sat Vigil 7pm- Derek Davis
Sun -12noon- Michael Faherty (Months Memory).

Culmullen: Vigil 8pm- Margaret & Peter McCann, Sun 10.30am–Joe Smith.
Mass Intentions next week Mon 8th Feb to Sun 14th Feb
Dunshaughlin: Mon10am- Jack O’Connor Sat10am- Augustine, Elizabeth & Seàn Gillick, Vigil 7pm- Thomas Lynch,
Sun -9am Joe Morris (Months Memory), 12noon- Christine Brock.

Culmullen: Vigil 8pm- Finian & Brigid O’Rourke.
Sun 10.30am–Mary Kelly.

Ministers of the Eucharist – Sat 13th Feb & Sun 14th Feb
Dunshaughlin: Vigil 7pm John Williams, Veronica Page, Marion Carberry. Sun 9.00am Marion Doherty, Marion Kane, Nola Leonard.
Sun 12noon- Mary McDonnell, Gerry Lynch, Alison Pender.

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– Mary Bannon, Sun 10.30am Martha Clarke.

Ministers of the Word – Sat 13th Feb & Sun 14th Feb
Dunshaughlin: Sat Vigil– 1st Reader: Veronica O’Sullivan, 2nd Reader: Gerry O’Toole, Sun 9am– 1st Reader: Michael Doherty, 2nd Reader: Marion Edwards,
12noon-1st Reader: Dermot Colgan, 2nd Reader: Mary Cuskelly.

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– Macartan McGroder, Sun 10.30am– Rosalind Molloy

Church Notices

Church Notices
Candlemas Offerings: The Candlemas Offerings for the support of the priests of the parish will be taken up at all Masses this week end. Please use the offerings envelope marked “Candlemass Offerings” or a plain envelope with your name and address on the outside. Thank you for your continued support.
Baptisms: We welcome to the parish Sèan Young, 29 The Court, Dunshaughlin, & Lea Colgan, Bogganstown, Drumree who were baptised recently.
Coiscéimeanna (Footsteps) Bereavement Group: Every Wednesday a member of the team will be in the Parish Centre from 8pm - 9pm, and thereafter every Wednesday, to meet with anyone who might need support in dealing with a loss in their lives either through death, marriage breakup, loss of a job, or other significant loss. Please drop by if you want to talk or just have a cup of tea, no appointment necessary. You will be treated with respect and confidentiality at all times and should you need on-going support it will be available for you. Alternatively, if you wish to contact Coiscéimeanna please call 086–8355942 or the Parochial House 01-8259114.
A new club has been formed. The 'Orange Room' will cater for people from 18yrs. to mid 30s in the Dunshaughlin/Culmullen community and will have its official launch in the new Pastoral Centre next Friday 12th February at 8.00pm. Anna Naughton from the RTE programme 'Operation Transformation' will be there with the crew to officially launch it. Possible activities for the future include: games, discussions, dancing, meeting new friends, all aspects of music and music theatre, crafts, interaction with groups in other areas and many, many more. Music, entertainment and light refreshments available on the night and registration for those who would like to join - so be sure to be there.
Lenten Readers' Meeting: A meeting for those rostered to read during Lent (up to and including Palm Sunday) will be held in the Conference Room of the Pastoral Centre at 8.30p.m. on Thursday, 18th February. Email or call from your co-ordinator will follow.
Valentine's Masses: All Masses next weekend will be dedicated to couples so please come to Mass and receive a special blessing. Teas will be served after 12noon Mass in Dunshaughlin and after 10.30a.m. Mass in Culmullen on Sunday, 14th February.
Dunshaughlin Choir: Practice next Wednesday February 10th at 8pm in preparation for Easter.
"Build a New Sports Hall" Fund: Fashion Show in aid of Culmullen N.S. Fashion Show on Thursday 25th February at 8pm in The Castle Arch Hotel, Trim. Hosted by Eamonn Toal & Alison Kelly. Tickets €20 - contact Fiona 087- 7746065/Mairead 087- 2410167.
Special Needs Assistant: For Culmullen National School one day per week (Fridays only). CV with references may be submitted by fax 01-8259883 or post to Culmullen National School, Drumree, Co. Meath. Closing date 16/2/2010.
The Dunshaughlin Choral Society: Has re-commenced practice on Monday nights in St. Patrick’s Hall at 8.30pm. New members are most welcome. Please contact Anne at 087 7687838 or just turn up on Monday night!
Watercolour painting morning: Will be held in the youth room of the Pastoral Centre (behind the Church) in Dunshaughlin. Thursday the 18th February at 10-15am to 1pm. This is a casual social event. Experienced or if you just want to dabble - all are welcome. Requirements are brushes, paper, pencils paint, water (please bring along a small jar), a saucer or tray for your paints. There will not be any supplies so make sure you have everything for your Masterpiece. The coffee dock in the centre will be open so we can break for refreshments. This is a Watercolour only event.
Brainwave: Church gate collection this weekend after all Masses.

Handing on the Faith: Catechesis (CCC, 1226- 1228)

Baptism in the Church

From the very day of Pentecost the Church has celebrated and administered holy Baptism. Indeed St. Peter declares to the crowd astounded by his preaching: ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The apostles and their collaborators offer Baptism to anyone who believes in Jesus: Jews, the God-fearing, pagans. Always, Baptism is seen as connected with faith: ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household’, St Paul declares to his jailer in Phiippi. And, the narrative continues, the jailer ‘was baptized at once, with all his family.

According to the Apostle Paul, the believer enters through Baptism into communion with Christ’s death, is buried with him, and rises with him: Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

The baptized have ‘put on Christ.’ Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies and sanctifies. Hence Baptism is a bath of water in which the ‘imperishable seed’ of the Word of God produces its life-giving effect. St Augustine says of Baptism: ‘The word is brought to the material element, and it becomes a sacrament.’ Material © 1994 Veritas-Libreria Editrice Vaticana

Community Notice Board

Dunshaughlin Youths: Will hold a meeting for their managers and coaches tomorrow night, Monday 8th Feb, at 8pm in Killeen Castle to discuss the next stage in the re-structuring of the club. A representative of the FAI will address the meeting and all managers and coaches are asked to attend. Further details are available from Chairman Cathal Dervan on 087-2432978.

Dunshaughlin Panto Group: Presents Alice in Wonderland. Follow the adventure on Friday 19th Feb at 8pm, Saturday 20th Feb at 3pm and 8pm and final show on Sunday 21st Feb at 4pm in Dunshaughlin Community College. A show not to be missed!

Enrolment in Gaelscoil na Ríthe: Final places are being allocated to children for Junior Infants 2010 in Gaelscoil na Ríthe. Please contact school at 01 8259933 immediately as places are limited.
Jumble Sale: Jumble Sale in the hall Gaelscoil na Ríthe on Tuesday 9th February between 9.00a.m. – 11.00a.m.

Culmullen Flower & Garden Club: Meet in The Hatchet Inn on Tuesday next 9th February at 8 p.m.  John Lord, Cottage Garden Centre, Ratoath, will give a talk on work in the garden at this time of year and the effect of the recent very cold weather on gardens. All welcome.

Dunshaughlin Players Drama Group: Invite you to open auditions for our forthcoming production ‘All My Sons’ by Arthur Miller Everyone welcome - actors and backstage crew. No experience necessary. Production to be staged in the Venue Theatre, Ratoath in April 2010. For details contact Ettie at 8011662 or Barbara at 087 6413408/01 8259441.

Hata Yoga: Pastoral Centre Beginning Monday 8th Feb to March 29th Time: 8pm to 9.30pm Further details contact Michael at 087-6916128. (€90 for eight weeks). Sorry, the wrong number was published last week.

Dunshaughlin Community and Sports Centre: Adult Fitness Classes - Circuit/Body Toning every Monday 8pm to 9pm Rebounding every Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30, Tai Chi every Wednesday 8.30 to 10pm Circuit Training - Saturdays 11pm to 12pm. Weekly Teen Fit Classes- Wedns &
Saturdays. Fully equipped recently remodelled state of the art Gym, Sauna and Sun Beds with Vibrating Plate and free Assessment with Gym Membership also Pay as Go facility. Children’s Classes, Monday- Futsal Soccer Academy, Tues & Saturdays - Art & Crafts, Wednesdays – Razzmatazz Stage Academy, Tues, Thurs & Sat. St. Seachnall’s Amateur Boxing Club   children’s Birthday Parties a speciality.  Also available for weddings, christenings 21st, concerts and conferences. Recession discounts on all Fitness Classes.
Valentine Teenage Disco-13th February 8.30 to 12pm - Dunshaughlin Community Centre with D.J. Eddie Mac. Please contact the Centre for full details.

Five Week Fitness Walking Clinic: Starting on Tuesday 16th February at 11am in Claremont Stadium, Navan for Adults 50+. For further information contact Meath Sports Partnership on 046-9067337.

Meath Community Games: The Cross Country Championships will take place on Sun 14th  Feb 2010 at 11:00am in Loughcrew, Oldcastle.

Underage Training: Football training for all juvenile teams has resumed.  Details are as follows:-
Friday - Nursery Group 6-7pm (children born 2004, 2005 and 2006).  Under 8's (born 2002 and 2003) also 6-7pm. Under 10's (born 2000 and 2001) 7-8pm. U14's (1996 and 1997) and U16's (1994 and 1995) from 8-9pm. Saturday - U12 (born 1998 and 1999) from 4-5pm.  Minor (1992 and 1993) from 5-6pm.  Training will be on the astro turf pitches at the Community Centre.  New members welcome. Parish rules apply.  For more details contact Caroline Malone 086- 0865126.

Royal Gaels Ladies Gaelic Football Club: Registration night for new and existing players on Wed 10th February in Dunshaughlin GAA Club from 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. All girls living in the parish of Dunshaughlin/Culmullen are welcome to join. We have teams catering for girls from under 8 to Adult. For further information contact 087- 2775169.

Royal Gaels Ladies GFC: Are recruiting mentors for the senior ladies team (competing in Senior Championship, League Div 1, Feis Cup) If you are interested in being involved with the team in a managing, training or selecting capacity contact Veronica Conlon on 086 1967824 or Rachel Murray on 086 3692366 to discuss or for further information.