Fourteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
One of the reasons we prefer to delegate our Lord’s evangelistic work to priests, religious and missionaries is that we fear rejection. When by our words and lifestyles we tell others about Jesus, we sometimes find ourselves labeled as ‘religious fanatics,’ ‘Bible-thumpers,’ or perhaps, simply as ‘old-fashioned.’ Many times we take the rejection personally. So Jesus consoles us: ‘Let your peace come back to you.’ This means, ‘Don’t take it personally. You have done your part, so don’t worry about the outcome.’ He goes on, telling them, ‘Rejoice because your names are written in Heaven’ in the Book of Life! It is not up to us to force anyone to accept Jesus. Our mission is to prepare the way. If a person’s heart is open, the Lord will enter in. A recent survey asked the question, ‘Why do adults join the Catholic Church in spite of the scandals publicised in the media?’ Seventy-five percent of the new adult converts to the Catholic Church reported that they were attracted by a personal invitation from a Catholic who had a lively relationship with Christ and his Church. As faithful Catholics, we will attract others to the Catholic Church – just as a rose attracts people by its beauty and fragrance. It’s our job. It’s our responsibility. We must not miss the current opportunities to be apostles in everyday life by our words and deeds. Sundaypulpit.comr
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Anniversaries This Weekend 6th July 2025
Borris-in-Ossory Mass 11.00 am
Ned and Alice Campion
Anniversaries Next Weekend 13 July 2025
Borris-in-Ossory Mass 11.00 am
Kitty and Dickie O’ Brien,
Sharon Claxton
Skierke Cemetery Mass
Thursday 10th July at 7.30 p.m. (Weather permitting, otherwise Mass in Borris-in-Ossory Church)
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TODAY!!!
Open Garden in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland
Margaret Ryan, Coolowley R32 K5X7 is inviting you to her garden this afternoon from 12.00pm. – 6.00 p.m.
Admission is free. Donations for Kildare branch of Down Syndrome.
Margaret will also have her hand-knitted dolls and toys on display.
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Social Services Outing
The Annual Social Services outing will take place on Wednesday 23rd July. Bus leaves at 9.00 a.m. Morning Mass will be at 8.30 a.m.
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Knock Pilgrimage
Borris-in-Ossory Parish Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Thursday the 21st August. Please contact Marie Power 087 9766248 for details.
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St Mary’s Cathedral – JUNE DRAW RESULTS
1st Prize €2000 Laura Scott, St Mary’s
2nd Prize €1000 Jimmy Dobbyn, Tullaherin
3rd Prize €500 Teddy Breen, St Mary’s
4th Prize €300 Patrick Bowden, Lisdowney
5th Prize €300 Olive Morrin, Tullaherin
6th Prize €200 Joanne Murphy, Muckalee
7th Prize €200 Rene Delaney, Tullaroan
8th Prize €100 Statia Dullard, Johnstown
9th Prize €100 Richard & Ann Marum, Lisdowney
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Eucharistic Ministers next weekend 13th July
Borris-in-Ossory Mass Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Margaret Breen,
Noreen Hanrahan,
Mary Sheeran,
Carol Giles
Knockaroo Eucharistic Ministers for July
Ann Coss and Geraldine Kealy
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Church Readers next weekend 13th July
Borris-in-Ossory Mass Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Teresa Scully
Knockaroo Mass Sunday 9.30 a.m.
Marie Fitzpatrick
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Reflections
Jesus is preparing his disciples for mission. He leaves them in no doubt about the challenges, obstacles and dangers which will await them. They will succeed, however, because the power of God is working with them. Accordingly, ‘the seventy return with joy’. Do I experience that joy when I do what the Lord wants? The message entrusted to the disciples by Jesus is peace and the nearness of the kingdom of God.’ This same message of peace and justice, forgiveness and healing, and the Good News of God’s kingdom, has been entrusted to the Church down the centuries. Now it is my turn to witness to it. sacredspace.com
Peace is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Let us share that peace with others
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