There is one Mass at St Alphonse tomorrow, Monday, at 10:00 (in English and French). All are, as always, welcome. Apologies for not announcing the Mass sooner, and to the rota organisers. It is Monday of the 10th week in Ordinary Time, year II; the readings are 1 Kings 17:1-6 (FR) Psalm 120 (EN) Gospel Matthew 5:1-12 (EN). There will be no Prayers of the Faithful.
Fr Ed
The Environmental Footprint Group of our sister Anglican parish holds regular discussions on environmental and related issues. Please see below a notice concerning their next series of meetings:
‘The more we learn about the environment, the more it appears that the issues are complex and interconnected with matters such as social justice and unfair resource distribution. It is clear that any attempt to solve environmental problems will need to tackle the prevailing ethos of our society. At our last meeting we discussed lectures on psychology, economics and agriculture; we can learn a lot from these and other disciplines. We have therefore planned a series of discussion evenings to consider various aspects of how we can live a fulfilled life and deal with the many different challenges to the environment.
Dates and venues are as follows:
Friday 13 June, 8 p.m. at 21 rue de Luxembourg, L5364 Schrassig (home of Carol and Steve McCarthy), where we will watch and then discuss a lecture by philosopher Michael Sandel on different philosophical approaches to life and decision-making;
Monday 14 July, 8 p.m. at 4 rue du Pont, L5355 Oetrange, Andrew Hallan will lead us in a discussion of the recent book by French economist Thomas Picketty on the end of capitalism and how this relates to the environment. You don’t have to have read the book to take part!
There will be further meetings in the autumn. These discussions are open to all, whether Church members or not. Please let me know if you can come to either of the above events.
Philippa Seymour (35 90 97 or pseymour@pt.lu )
Fr Ed
Preparations are well in hand for our outdoor Mass and picnic, this year to be held in the grounds of St Alphonse, centre-ville. At the moment we have around 100 signed up for the picnic: more always welcome: the weather forecast is great (27-30 degrees C). There will be tents and awnings to protect from the extreme (for Luxembourg!) heat. Even if you haven’t signed up, come along anyway — there will be enough food and drink for all. The Music Group have been preparing hard, and our celebration of Pentecost this Sunday promises to be joyful and lively. Please note, the parking will be closed from 10:15 onwards (ie. after the start of the French Mass at 10:00. If you are able to give a hand with the setting up, come along from 09:00 onwards. Mass begins as usual at 11:15. Share this news with friends, please.
Thanks, Fr Ed
Thank-you to Kim Rubaek (father of servers Pedro & Anna Maria) for forwarding photos of our procession from St Alphonse to the Cathedral for the Octave Mass of 21 May. A memorable procession!
Sunday 25th May 2014
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Acts 8:5-8. 14-17 The cures effected by the apostle Philip brought great joy to the Samaritans.
Second Reading: First Letter of St Peter 3:15-18 Reverence the Lord Jesus in your hearts
Gospel John 14:15-21 ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments’. The Father will send the Holy Spirit to us.
Music:
Entrance : Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 934
Kyrie Eleison: Taizé
Gloria: Lourdes
Psalm : said
Gospel Acclamation: Gregorian plainchant
Offertory : Lord accept the gifts we offer 604
Sanctus: Bodley
Acclamation: Laudate Omnes Gentes
Lamb of God: Lourdes
Communion: Organ: Lied by Vierne
This is my Body 627
Recessional: Praise we our God with joy 784
