Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath
10 May 2015
Opening hours for the Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30am– 4.00pm
Priest on Duty: Fr. Brendan
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Please pray for the repose of the Soul of: Laurence Clarke (Bailieborough) brother of Eileen Browne, Powderlough who died during the week. May he rest in peace.
Congratulations to Jacob Burke (Steeplechase Green), Antona Kelly Steeplechase Green)
Carly Mooney (Steeplechase Green) and Cillian Creighton (Rathbeggan) were baptised recently.
A meeting for parents who have children for baptism in the near future will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Wednesday 13th May at 8.00pm
Envelope Collection: week ending 26 April & 3 May €1,501.87 Thanks for your continued support.
Pope Francis speaking on Marriage at the General Audience on Wednesday 27th April
Brothers and Sisters: As we continue our catechesis on the family, we look to the marriage feast at Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine, at the prompting of Mary his Mother. In this way, he showed his loving concern for the couple and gave a “sign” which has much to tell us about the meaning and importance of marriage itself. Today, society is confronted with fewer marriages. In many countries, separation of couples is increasing, while the number of children is decreasing. These broken marriage bonds affect the young most of all, as they come to view marriage as something temporary. Perhaps there is a fear of failure which prevents men and women from trusting in Christ’s promise of grace in marriage and in the family. And yet, in truth we know that almost every man and woman desires a secure and lasting Dear relationship, a stable marriage and a happy family. The most effective witness to the blessing of marriage is the good life of Christian spouses and their families. The consecration of their love by God is the font of their peace and fidelity. To make these blessings more evident to the world, the equality enjoyed by the spouses must produce new fruit – equal opportunities in the workplace; a new valuing of motherhood and fatherhood; and a greater appreciation for the openness of families to those most in need. Let us not be afraid to invite Jesus and Mary to the marriage feast, for Christian spouses marry not only for themselves but for the good of the community and for all of society.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
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17 May
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The Ascension of the Lord
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7. 7.00pm
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James & Mary Murphy
Louise Kelly & deceased members of the Kelly & O’Reilly families
Anna Michalcenko
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7. 7.00pm
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Dympna Mills
Michael O’Mahony
Yvonne Saul Fagan
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1 9.00am
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For all who sympathised with the family of Wardie, Patrick & Conor O’Sullivan
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1 9.00am
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Patrick & Mary Wall
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1 11.00am
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Jack Kavanagh
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1 11.00am
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Pa & Julia Donnelly and deceased members
of the family
Michael McMahon & John McIntyre
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12.15pm
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David Mulvaney
Paddy Dolan & deceased members of the family
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1 12.15pm
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Nancy Ryan
Sarah & Daniel Eiffe
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Saturday First Holy Communion Masses for Ratoath Junior National School
Congratulations to the boys and girls in St Paul’s National School
who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday
Mr. Duffy’s Class Ms. Broderick’s Class Ms. Bates’ Class[[[[[[[[[
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Emilliana Baczkowski
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Aaron Bizzell
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Sophie Barker
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Éabha Brown
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Matthew Braiden
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Danny Bush
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Ryan Brunton
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Rebecca Collins
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Caroline Byrne
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James Burke
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Ciara Coroner
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Seán Caffrey
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Ella Clarke
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Jessica Cronin
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Harry Carroll
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Tristan Coyne
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Ruby Daly
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Alexandra Cassidy
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Sam Cronnolly
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Reece Doherty
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Mia Cooley Kenny
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Conor Daughton
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Mila Downey
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Ava Cooley
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Kyle Donohoe
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Harry Dunne
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Ciaran Dardis
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Kelcey Duffy Kelly
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Jack Finnegan
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Charlotte Elwood
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Jack Fennessy Manley
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Megan Fitzmaurice
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Conor Godkin
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Lorna Fisher
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Sarah Forde
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Ella Goggin
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Mia Foley
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Katie Gallagher-Breslin
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Daragh Grennan
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Saul Harris
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Oscar Glynn
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Elsa Johnson
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Sofia Hearns
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Charlie Hodgins
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Molly Kearns
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Charlie Jackson
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Jonathan Kaya
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Grace Kelly
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Erin Leeson
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Jody Lawlor
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James Kelly
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Abby Lynch
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Amelia Leydon
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Geena Keogh
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Seán O’Beara
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Zara Lynch
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Gerard Leavy
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Oisín Pelly
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Darragh Lyons
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Jack Lundy
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Robyn Redmond
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Ava McManus
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Devin Lynch
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Rebecca Ryan
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Amy Murray
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Charlie McCue
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Conor Shirley
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James O’Kane
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Jonathan McDonnell
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Bobby Smith
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Deimantas Ruginis
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John McGrath
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Analena Stobie
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Ceilim Ryan
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Amy Murray
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Ethan Styles
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Seán Temple
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Adam O’Connor
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Kayla Tyrrell
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Cormac Tormey
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Cara O’Sullivan
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Eve Winston
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Kate Raftery
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Mark Ward
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Cemetery Sunday Devotions on Sunday 24th May begin with Evening Prayer for the Dead at 3.00pm in the church followed by rosary and blessing of the graves in the cemetery.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage season opened Saturday 2nd May with One Day Retreats which continue on 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25 May. Advance booking is essential. The three day pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May. You can begin the three day pilgrimage any day between 29th May and 13th August. Pre –booking not required. Contact Lough Derg 071 9861518 or email
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GAA Lotto numbers drawn 3,7,11 & 20. Draw in Auld stand next week
Ratoath Tennis Club Open Day is on May 24th from 12-5pm. Try out some tennis in a friendly and fun environment and get some tips from our coach, Darren. Face painting, snacks and BBQ all available. Membership discount offer on the day. All Family and friends welcome.
Ratoath Heritage Group is seeking volunteers to assist with the clean- up of the grotto. Meet at the grotto at 7.30pm on Monday evenings.
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