A Thought On Sunday

"TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY"

From the desk of, Fr. Ignatius Waters c.p.

Sunday, February 4, 2012

They looked like a gentle old couple as they padded along the promenade in Bray enjoying the sea air. You'd be inclined to say "Isn't it lovely to see them still together after all the years?" But as they passed he was growling at her, "Why the hell do you always have to be right?"

Another day on Dun Laoghaire pier, I met another old couple shuffling along in perfect harmony or so it seemed. But as they passed she was snapping at him, "Of course, you always have to have the last word, don't you?"

I'm sure both old couples are the best of friends and when one dies the other will be heart broken – no one to fight with any more! I was giving a mission in St. Eugene's Cathedral in Derry sometime during the troubles, and after our night session, the local priests encouraged the people to go home quietly and to ignore the soldiers. I was at the back of the Cathedral as people were leaving and heard one woman say to another, "Don't even bother to ignore them!" As if to ignore them was giving them far too much attention! So, in a way, it's a good sign when we fight with people or feel free to disagree with them. It means we take them seriously.

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Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration times in Mt Argus

Wednesday from 10.30am to 8pm

Friday from 10.30 to 6pm

There is a rota of people who devote one hour a week to spending time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

This is a very special time as we journey together towards Eucharistic Congress 2012

If anyone would like to join this group please contact the main Mt Argus Ph No. 01 499 2000

The Catholic Church in Ireland is embarking on a journey of spiritual and practical preparation for the Fiftieth International Eucharistic Congress, which will take place in Dublin from June 10 to June 17, 2012.

The theme of the Congress is, The Eucharist:  Communion with Christ and with one another.

One of the central mysteries of our faith is the incarnation.  The Son of God took on our human nature and lived our human reality, including our experience of suffering and death.  This means that the Eucharist has something to say about every truly human experience. 

To get more details, click on the Congress logo, top left.  This will bring you to the official site for the International Eucharistic Congress and there you will find the latest information about plans, events, and opportunities to volunteer.

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CHILD PROTECTION

The Child Protection Team at Mount Argus Parish, in association with the Passionist Congregation, is committed to ensuring the highest level of protection for all children who engage with our Parish in any way.  The team is headed by Margaret Dalton, who manages a Family Support Project. She is supported by Caroline Garrett and Terry Brady.  This team works very closely with Fr. Frank Kevins, CP (parish priest) and Fr Bernard Lowe CP (rector). The Child Protection Team have the responsibility for ensuring that the Mount Argus Childcare Policy is implemented and adhered to by all adults working with children.

Our role is first and foremost to see that Mount Argus is a safe place for children. To this end, we arrange training to ensure that all those working with children in our Parish understand and accept our Child Protection Policy.  

We have implemented the Garda Clearance procedure to ensure all adults in contact with children are appropriately vetted.

 To reach a member of the team, please call  087 258 3059