Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, April 12th & 13th 2008
‘Year of Vocation’ is launched this Sunday by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin in the Pro Cathedral at 6.30pm. All welcome to attend.
We ask parishioners to return their Trocaire boxes to the parish as soon as possible.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group has commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. The next session will take place on Tuesday next, April 15th, in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.. There is no charge for this class and members are welcome to attend.
The Children’s choir will recommence in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday mornings. New members are welcome to join this choir.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish Notice boards.
It is proposed to start a roster of collectors at weekend masses. This will help expedite the two collections that are taken up during Mass. Please leave your name in the sacristy if you would be willing to be part of this group.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1385 and the Share Collection which amounted to €933.
Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage preparation Courses. Perhaps you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this work. Further details are on the Parish notice boards.
A Memorial Service for Parents whose babies have died within the last year, before or around the time of birth will be held in the Church of Our Lady of Dolores, Dolphin’s Barn on Sunday April 13th at 3pm.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
Readers for next weekend: April 19th & 20th
6 pm. Sat. A. O’Beirne 10 am Sun. M. Byrne
11.30 Sun. P. Kilbride 5.30 pm Sun. K. Dorshner
