Gaelic Mass 

Sunday, September 7, 2008

10:00 am Rev. Sean P. Kealy, C.S.Sp. – Main celebrant

Rev. Naos McCool, C.S.Sp.

Rev. John Fogarty, C.S.Sp.

Special Thanks to: Joe Smetana, Dennis Doyle, Matthew Craig, Sally and Maggie Folan, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Patrick Regan, and Joe DiCesare for the celebration of the Gaelic Mass.

Anonymous Irish Blessing
 
I wish you not a path devoid of clouds, nor a life on a bed of roses.
Not that you should never feel pain
No that is not my wish for you.  My wish for you is:
 
That you might be brave in times of trial when others
Lay crosses upon your shoulders
When mountains must be climbed and chasms are to be crossed
When hope can scarce shine through
That every gift God gave you might grow with you
And let you give your gift of joy to all who care for you
 
That you may always have a friend who is worth that name,
Whom you can trust and who helps you in times of sadness,
Who will defy the storms of daily life at your side.
 
One more wish I have for you:
That in every hour of joy and pain you may feel God close to you
This is my wish for you and for all who care for you
This is my hope for you now and forever.