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Confessions in Cathedral every Saturday:
12 Confessions to 1pm & also in Cathedral before and every after Saturday: 6.30pm Mass
12 to 1pm & also before and after 6.30pm Mass
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) 14th October, 2012.
There was a miserly man who made good
money all of his life but hoarded it. He
wouldn't spend a cent of it. He kept his wife to
a strict budget so she could only buy the
barest of essentials at the supermarket and
just enough to pay for the electricity and
council rates. He wouldn’t even keep his
money in a bank because he didn’t want to
pay the bank fees. He kept his money hidden
away in a box behind some loose bricks in the
fireplace.
As it turns out, the man suffered a heart attack
and was dying. He called his wife and told her
about the money. She was ecstatic until he
told her to put it by the upstairs bedroom
window so he could grab it as he went by on
his way to heaven.
Despite his miserly way, his wife loved him
very much and decided to comply with his last
request. He died about two hours later. Three
days after the funeral, she happened to be in
the upstairs bedroom doing some cleaning
Crippling Attachments
Mass Times
Sundays:
Cathedral:- Sat. Vigil: 6.30pm; Sunday: 9am, 10.30am & 12 noon
St. Joseph’s:- Sat. Vigil: 7pm; Sunday: 8, 10, 11.30am
Cloughleigh Church:- 9.30am, 11am
Friary:- Sat. Vigil: 7.30pm; Sunday: 9.30, 10.30, 12.00 noon
Poor Clare Monastery:- 7.45 a.m.
Weekdays:
Cathedral: Mon. – Fri: 7.45am; 10am & 7.30pm; 10am on Saturday
St. Joseph’s:- Monday – Saturday: 11am
Cloughleigh Church:- Monday – Friday: 9.30am
Friary:- Daily: 10am& 1.05pm ; 10am on Saturday
Poor Clare Monastery:- Daily at 7.45 am
Phone Numbers:
Cathedral:- 6824043; Email: info@ennisparish.com
St. Joseph’s:- 6822166; Cloughleigh: 6840715; Friary: 6828751
Ennis Parish Web Site: http://www.ennisparish.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ennis.parish
when she remembered the box. It was still
there. So was the money. She clutched the
box, shook her head and in her grief said,
"Oh, George, George, George. I knew I
should have put it down by the cellar door."
Jesus tells the young man: "sell everything ...
give the money to the poor ... then come
follow me." Christ, the good physician,
looked with love into the man's heart and saw
his riches blocked out God.
Question for us is: What in our lives keeps us
from God? What do we own, or do, or like so
much we forget about Christ?
If something blocks out God, Christ says:
"Get rid of it. Then, come, follow me."

Hospital & Sick Calls
This week: 14th October, 2012
Priest on Duty:
Fr. John McGovern: 065 6822166
Wednesday:
Fr. Tom Hogan: 065 6824043
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Celebration
of New Life
A Blessing for Expectant Parents will
take place in Ennis Cathedral on this
Thursday 18th October, at 8pm. A
welcome for Parents, Grandparents,
family members. Fáilte roimh cách.
Tráth Cinniúnach in Éirinn
(A Decisive Time for Ireland)
Tá tráth cinniúnach do mhuintir na hÉireann
buailte linn. Caithfidh an Rialtas cinneadh a
dhéanamh i gceann cúpla seachtain, maidir le
bhreithiúnas ón gCúirt Eorpach um Chearta
an Duine 2010. In ainneoin cuid de na
tuairimí atá á scaipeadh ag daoine áirithe, níl
dualgas ar bith ar an Rialtas Éireannach
reachtaíocht maidir leis an nginmhilleadh a
thabhairt isteach de bharr an rialú seo ón
gCúirt Eorpach. Tá an tsaoirse ag an Rialtas
dualgas cúraim a léiriú go dlíthiúil go bhfuil
ceart chun na beatha ag an leanbh sa bhroinn
in Éirinn. Tá bileog eolais La Fhéile na Beatha
eisithe ag Easpaig na hÉireann agus is fiú
dúinn go léir é a léamh agus machnamh a
dhéanamh air. Iarrtar orainn freisin paidir ar
son na beatha a rá gach lá as seo amach go
dtí Lá Fhéile Naoimh Uile na hÉireann ar an 6
Samhain chun go dtabharfaidh an rialtas in
Éirinn breith ar son na beatha.
Now is a decisive time for Ireland, as in the
next few weeks the Government must
respond to the 2010 judgment of the
European Court of Human Rights. Despite
some assertions, the Irish Government is
under no obligation to legislate for abortion
because of the ruling of the European Court.
The Government is free to respond by
seeking full protection in Irish law for the right
to life of the unborn. The Irish bishops have
issued a leaflet Day for Life which we ought
to read and reflect on. We are also asked to
say the Choose Life prayer each day until the
Feast of All the Saints of Ireland 6 November
so that the Irish Government will make the
choice for life.
People of the Year
Many people are working in a voluntary
capacity (often unnoticed), giving of
their time and energy in the service of
others and enriching our community.
Eight years ago the Pastoral Council
decided to acknowledge their
contributions and awards have been
presented to worthy participants for the
past eight years. If you know of
someone whom you feel would be
worthy of such recognition, we would
appreciate your nominating them.
Nominations to be sent to the Parish
Office and should include some
information about the person being
nominated and a brief outline of the
reasons for the nomination. Closing
date is December 31st.
Newly Baptised
We welcomed the following into
the Christian Community through
the Sacrament of Baptism: Ruby
Dobbin; Holly Catherine Frazer;
Sophia Elaine Doyle; Sophia Lauren
Kopinski Whyte; Ruaíri Noel Frawley; Kayla
Olivia Funmilayo Ayodola:
Clare Local Development Company are
organising an Employment Support Workshop for
Unemployed, Wed Oct 17th, 10.30am-12.30pm,
Teagasc Centre Scariff , Information stands on
getting back to work, starting a new business and
training. Call 065 6866800 and
www.clarejobsupport.ie
Ennis Youth Club - Fridays 8pm -
9.30pm. €2. In CYS, Carmody street,
Ennis. For 1st to 3rd years. Art, Cooking,
Sports, Chill-out space. A Fun
environment to be your self.
The Junction, Cloughleigh Rd; Meeting
Space: Tea/Coffee Mornings The Junction is
open Mon to Fri from 9-12 pm for all adults who
would like to call in, chat and read the papers.
Everybody welcome; Tea / Coffee and a scone
also available for €1.50
Special 2 day Halloween cookery camp for
children aged 4 1/2 - 12 years at Holy family Kids
Club. Recipes include Halloween brack,
cupcakes and Halloween cookies and many
more tasty treats. Camp running 9:30 - 1 pm on
30th and 31st October. For more info contact
Lara 0868438888.
October is the month of the
Holy Rosary. The word Rosary
means “Crown of Roses”. Our
Lady has revealed to several
people that each time they say a Hail Mary
they are giving her a beautiful rose and that
each complete Rosary makes her a crown of
roses. The Rose is the queen of flowers and
so the rosary is the rose of all devotions and it
is therefore the most important one.
Enneagram Course on Oct 20th/21st and
3rd/4th Nov. in Templegate Hotel. 4 day Course
€150. A Non-refundable Deposit of €50 is
Requested by 10th Oct to reserve your place.
Facilitator: Clare Slattery R.S.M., Nenagh Parish
Please Contact Mary Walsh for details.
O87/2952496 or Email marywalsh39@gmail.com
Parenting Program for separated parents (1-
12 years); 6 week duration; Topics include,
helping children cope, co-parenting, managing
relationships and conflict, effective
communication and managing new relationships;
065 6894246 or parentingsupport@clarecare.ie;
starts Oct 30th in Clarecare, Harmony Row.
Irish grinds available for both Junior Cert and
Leaving Cert. Higher and Ordinary levels. Extra
notes given. Irish tape and oral work practised.
Groups also catered for. Competitive rates.
Phone 087 286 9915
St. Gerard Majella Triduum at
Redemptorist Church, Esker, Athenry
15th - 17th Oct. 10am & 8pm each day.
Blessing with first class relic at each session.
Contact Esker Retreat Hse 091-844007/091-
844549 or www.info@redemptoristsesker.ie
Alliance of Social Protection Recipients. A
voice for the welfare dependents. Addressed
by Minister of Social Protection Ms Joan Burton
TD Temple Gate Ennis. Friday October 19th starting at 3pm Mini Seminar. Case history of 5
recipients. Contact Dermot Hayes 0863157591
Hayes.ennis@eircom.net
Triona’s Childminding at 4 Circular Road
spaces available 0860361718
Orienteering in Lees Road this Sunday 14th
October. All proceeds to Irish Wheelchair
Association. 3 courses mapped: Yellow very
easy suitable for the family with prizes for boys &
girls 12 and under; Orange for older children and
beginners; Light Green -need some experience.
Start anytime between 11.00 and 13.00 Entry fee
is Adults €10 Students €5 or Family €20 Children
under 12 just €2 but must be accompanied by an
adult!! Registration & Start in Car Park, watch out
for the signs! So you can just turn up and enter.
Free, Woodwork class starting in Ennis. Learn
how to plan, design and make woodcrafts such
as clocks, mirrors, picture frames. Learn how to
use chop saw, jig saws, belt sanders, battery
drill, router. Learn how to use a range of handtools
for measuring, marking out, holding, cutting
and shaping material. All processes are shown
from the start. Friendly relaxed environment,
contact Breda in Co Clare VEC on 6843732.

St. Joseph’s
Mass intentions for scheduled Masses in St.
Joseph’s Church should be booked through the Parish
Office. For all other events call Fr John 0656822166.
Remembered in Masses this Week:
Sat 7pm: Anna McLoughlin, Ard na Greine.
Sun 14th 10am: Martin Byrnes, 1 Gort Rd.
11.30am: Patrick McInerney, Corrovorrin Green.
Mon 11am Sr. Mary Mercy Meaney.
Tue 11am Donors Intention.
Wed 11am: Michael Evans, Golf Link’s Road.
Fri 11am: May & Michael Tully, 26 Shannon Pk.
Sat 11am: Deceased Forde Family, Roscommon.
7pm: Padraig O’Halloran, Woodlawn, Lahinch Rd.
Sun 21st 10am: James Shannon, 7 Shannon Pk.
11.30am: Eileen Gaffney, Gort Rd. MM
Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
St. Joseph’s Church Monday to Friday 8am.
Everybody welcome.
Cloughleigh
Remembered in Masses this Week:
Sun 9.30am: Catherine O’Regan, 22 John Paul Ave.
11am: Maureen & Patrick Joyce, Cloughleigh.
Mon 9.30am: P.J. McGann, Rinn na Spáinne
Tue 9.30am: John J. Gallagher, Cluain na Tarbh.
Wed 9.30am: M.J. O’Ceallaig, Cnoc.
Thurs 9.30am: John P. O’Loughlin, The Island.
Fri 9.30am: P. O’Connell, Cluain na nAingil.
Sun 9.30am Mai & Pat Tynan College Rd. & Limerick.
Confirmation Enrolment
11am: Christina Coote, 5 Considine Tce.
Matt Talbot Novena
The third session of this year’s
Novena will take place on Tuesday at
7pm in SS John & Paul Church,
Shannon, when the Preacher will be
Rev. Caoimin O’Laoide OFM,
Franciscan Friary, Ennis. Praying for all suffering or
sharing in the life of addictions. Petitions can be left
at the Shrine or emailed to the special Petition
Section on the Shannon Parish website at
www.shannonparish.ie
The Irish Red Cross – Clare Area on Monday
29th October 2012 will hold a Mount Callan
Challenge near Miltown Malbay where people
can take part run, walk or jog on the day. Down load on
application form at www.clareredcross.ie or contact (086)
3659708. Please help us to care / you make a difference.
Dates for Diary
Visitation meeting Wednesday 17th October at 7pm
in Cathedral House.
“’Who Do You Think You Are?’ for
Beginners” During this month’s Clare Roots
Society’s presentation entitled ‘“Who Do You
Think You are’ for Beginners”, Fiona will use
the story of one family tree to demonstrate the various
online and other resources available to help you get
started on your family tree. Fiona’s presentation will be
held in the Civic Rooms in Ennis at 8 pm on Thursday,
18th October 2012.
Mission Sunday Collection takes place
next weekend 20th & 21st October.
This is The Year of Faith
Do you want to enrich your
knowledge of your Faith &
deepen your prayer life? Starting
in November, a 12-week Home
Study course on prayer, with one
night per week for discussion.
This study is based on Part 1V of
the Catechism of the Catholic
Church which tells us that ‘it is
right and good to pray, so that
the coming of he kingdom of
justice and peace may influence
the march of history’. Pope
Benedict has written that ‘on
page after page of the
catechism, we find that what is
presented here is no theory, but
an encounter with a Person,
Jesus Christ, God made man’.
Further information: Eithne 087
6679576.
The monthly Mass of
the Ennis Padre Pio
prayer group will be held
in St. Joseph's Church Ennis,.
on Wed. Oct. 17th at 7.30pm.
All are welcome.
Clare Training Resource Centre
is under new management and is
now called Ennis Training
Resource Centre. Our new
website is under construction and
will be up and running next week.
Please delete the old email
address you have for us and use
this new info@etrc.ie.
Garden Talk: Ennis Flower and
Garden Club present Carmel
Duignan, Dublin, at West County
on Tue, Oct 16th at 8.15pm. Plants
will be raffled on the night. All are
welcome. Admission (non
members) €10.
CAR BOOT SALE in aid of
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland at the
Showgrounds on BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 29th 11am Organised by
Lions Club of Ennis.
Anniversary Mass, for SPS
Shannon, deceased members
and their families in Mary
Immaculate Church Shannon on
Saturday 20th October at 12
noon.
Live the Word:
Autumn is one of the
greatest examples of
change in our world.
It is so powerful and
moving, and we can learn from
it. Is there something in your
own life that you would like to
change? Before the season
ends, take it upon yourself to
'change your colour', and see
what letting go of the old and
trying the new does for you.
Cathedral
Remembered in Masses this Week:
Sat 6.30pm: Tom Harran, Cahercalla, Kilrush Rd 1stAnniv
Sun 14th: 9am Maura Cotter, 38 Victoria Court.
Bernie & Martina Brown, Circular Rd
10.30am Marie Naughton, Chestnut Hill, Gort Rd.
John Joe Moroney, Rockview Hse, Cusack Rd.
Bertie Garry, Sandfield Park.
Irene Meere, ‘Four Winds’, Limerick Rd.
Eileen Collins, 29 St. Michael’s Villas
Confirmation Enrolment Holy Family School
12 noon Patrick Culliney, 8 Old Cloughleigh Rd. MM
Mon:7.45am Donors Intentions
10am: : Richard & Lil Pyne, 16 Abbey St.
7.30pm Commane Family, Rockmount
Tues:7.45am Mass for the People
10am: .Dec’d members of Cropera Family, Turnpike
4pm: Bridget Doherty, 56 St. Michaels Pk., Ballymaley
7.30pm Martin & Teresa Hurley & family,
Tiermaclane & England
Wed:7.45am Maura Kelly, Abbey Street.
10am Johnny & Frances Nevin, Summerhill
7.30pm: P.J. & Josephine Barry, St. Michael’s Villas
Thurs:7.45am Mary Lernihan, Gallow’s Hill
10am: Michael Halpin, Carmody St.
7.30pm: Deceased Keane Family, Lower Market St.
Fri:7.45am Patrick & Lena Duggan, 21 Connolly Villas
10am: .Mary Reddan, Beechpark
7.30pm: Michael Murphy MM, 103 Hermitage
Sat:10am Paulette Fitzpatrick, 12 Springfield Orchard.
6.30pm John Queally, Drumcliffe MM
Sun 21st : 9am Tom Cotter & Sheila Cotter, Loughville
Mary Mahony, Parnell St.
10.30am Paddy Hennessy, 45 College Grove
Lorraine O’Connor, Showgrounds Rd.
Patrick & Helena Kearney, 45D Orchard Lane
Michael Naughton, Inisgrove, Lahinch Rd.
(Pakie) Patrick & son Noel Ryan, 7 Dalcassian Ave
Mary O’Connell, St. Therese, Limerick Rd.
Confirmation Enrolment Ennis National School
12noon Francie(Frank) McMahon, Morrissey Ave 1stAnniv
Roster for Cathedral:
Sunday 21st October, 2012.
Readers: Group 5
Eucharistic Ministers Weekday: Group 2
Eucharistic Ministers Sunday: Group 3
Rest in Peace
Jim Frawley, 28 Elm Park & Doonbeg; Avalana Routh,
Boston, Granddaughter of Pauline & T.J. Roberts,
Kilrush Road; Tommy Killoughery, Hermitage
& Turnpike Rd;
Those we love don't go away,
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near;
still loved, still missed and very dear.
The Bishop & Priests of the Parish thank most
sincerely all who contributed to their recent
collection. If you were away or forgot,
contributions may be left at the Parish Office.
FREE 7 Week GOOD GRIEF Educational Programme,
facilitated by Johanna Treacy at CIOC Offices, Elevation
Park Clonroad, Ennis on Wednesday 24th October from
7.15 – 9.30. Course is suitable for people who had a
bereavement and would like to learn ways of dealing with
the grief and loss in a supportive environment.
Information contact 065 – 6841009 or Johanna Treacy
086 – 0829907/johannatreacy@eircom.net.

First Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
I prayed, and understanding was given me;
I entreated, and the spirit of Wisdom came to me.
I esteemed her more than sceptres and thrones;
compared with her, I held riches as nothing.
I reckoned no priceless stone to be her peer,
for compared with her, all gold is a pinch of sand,
and beside her silver ranks as mud.
I loved her more than health or beauty,
preferred her to the light,
since her radiance never sleeps.
In her company all good things came to me,
at her hands riches not to be numbered.
The word of the Lord
Responsorial Psalm:
Response: .
Fill us with your love that we may rejoice.
Make us know the shortness of our life
that we may gain wisdom of heart.
Lord, relent! Is your anger for ever?
Show pity to your servants. R.
In the morning, fill us with your love;
we shall exult and rejoice all our days.
Give us joy to balance our affliction
for the years when we knew misfortune R.
Show forth your work to your servants;
let your glory shine on their children.
Let the favour of the Lord be upon us:
give success to the work of our hands. R .
Today’s Scripture Readings
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13
A reading from the letter to the Hebrews.
The word of God is something alive and active; it cuts like any
double-edged sword but more finely: it can slip through the place
where the soul is divided from the spirit, or joints from the
marrow; it can judge the secret emotions and thoughts. No
created thing can hide from God; everything is uncovered and
open to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account of
ourselves.
The word of the Lord
With Inclusive Language
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 10:17-30
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt
before him and put this question to him, 'Good master, what must
I do to inherit eternal life?' Jesus said to him, 'Why do you call me
good? No one is good but God alone. You know the
commandments: You must not kill; You must not commit
adultery; You must not steal; You must not bring false witness;
You must not defraud; Honour your father and mother.' And he
said to him, 'Master, I have kept all these from my earliest days.'
Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, 'There
is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give
the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven;
then come, follow me.' But his face fell at these words and he
went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth.
Jesus looked round and said to his disciples, 'How hard it is for
those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!' The
disciples were astounded by these words, but Jesus insisted, 'My
children,' he said to them, 'how hard it is to enter the kingdom of
God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle
than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.' They were
more astonished than ever. 'In that case' they said to one
another, 'who can be saved?' Jesus gazed at them. 'For us' he
said, 'it is impossible, but not for God: because everything is
possible for God.
Peter took this up. 'What about us?' he asked him. 'We have left
everything and followed you.' Jesus said, 'I tell you solemnly,
there is no one who has left house, brothers, sisters, father,
mother, children or land for my sake and for the sake of the
gospel who will not be repaid a hundred times over, houses,
brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children and land - not without
persecutions - now in this present time and, in the world to come,
eternal life.'
The Gospel of the Lord