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CIPentecost 2009
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NEW STATUE FOR ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH DRUMALANE A new statue of Our Lady, depicting Mother and Child, is now present in the Church of the Assumption Drumalane.
A plaque will be erected in memory of all mothers living and deceased, in thanksgiving for their motherhood and the children they have loved and cherished in life.
The new statue was dedicated to Our Lady at a special Mass concelebrated by Fr Lawrence Boyle PP & Fr Greg Carvill CC in the Church on Thursday 7th May 2009. A large number of parishioners and friends of Middle Killeavy Parish attended. During the celebration of the Mass gifts were brought to the Altar at the Offertory.
These included a baby’s Christening shawl, photographs of deceased children and parents, and other special mementoes.
A Prayer and reflection dedicated to all mothers was read by Fr Greg
.  MOTHERS’ PRAYER
God, our Loving Father, you compare your own love for your people with the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on these mothers here today; bless and reward them for their motherly care; give them comfort in moments of sorrow and joy in their work for their families. Listen to their prayers and bless them in all they do for us;
Bless them with joy, love, laughter and pride in their family and surround them with many good friends.
This blessing we ask for the mother of each family,
In the name of the Father, Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
What is a Mother?
A mother is someone who cares about you . . .
She’s someone you could always run to as a child . . .
Someone you can always turn to as you grow . .
Whatever the situation, a mother seems to know just what you need . .
And whatever the need, she’s willing to help, ready to listen, able to understand.
She’s someone who encourages you to be all you can be – yet accepts you just as you are.
A mother is someone who will always have a special place in your heart and your life . .
especially when she’s a wonderful mother like you . . |
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