Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Weekly Bulletin 9th & 10th May

Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Saturday & Sunday, May 9th & 10th, 2009, Fifth Sunday of Easter.


•We thank you for last weeks Offertory Collection which amounted to €1,000 and the Share Collection which amounted to €791. This weekend’s Share Collection will be replaced by a collection in support of Dublin Diocesan students who are preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood.

•We wish to offer our condolences to the family of Dympna Davis from South Hill. Her funeral Mass took place in our church on Thursday last.

•Mr. Michael Barry, Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council, will give a presentation on the parish’s current financial situation at all Masses this weekend, May 9th & 10th. A detailed information sheet will also be distributed to parishioners at the end of each Mass.

•On Friday next, May 15th, pupils from Alexandra College will be confirmed in our church. Morning Mass on Friday 15th will be at the earlier time of 9.30am. There will be no Mother & Toddler gathering on this day as the pupils, together with their parents and teachers are invited into the Parish Centre after the ceremony.

Student Mass. The 11.30 am Mass on Sunday next, May 17th, will be offered for all students who are sitting exams this summer.

•We remind parishioners to return their Trocaire Lenten boxes either directly to Trocaire or to the Parish.

•We wish to thank those of those of you who have already returned your Easter Dues. These donations, together with contributions to the Family Offering, will be acknowledged at the end of the financial year.

•Please let one of the Priests, Sacristans or Parish Office know of any parishioners who may wish to have Holy Communion brought to them in their home.

•The local Focolaire Community are endeavouring to set up a Children’s Singing Group in the parish. This group will participate in the 10am mass on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday of each month. Parents who are interested in their children becoming involved with this singing group should speak to one of the organisers.

•The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from September 7th – 12th. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to join with the Parish group travelling on this pilgrimage.

•Our Parish Flower Arrangers Guild urgently requires some new members. Please contact the Parish office if you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry. If required, new members will receive training.

•A Callanetics class (exercise based on ballet and yoga) has commenced on Wednesday mornings in the Parish Centre. This is the only Callanetics Evolution class in Ireland and is renowned for the fast results it gives. Please contact: 087-9242438 or callaneticsireland@hotmail.com

•Next weekend the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary will have a church gate collection. The sisters minister to and work with those displaced by war and famine in twelve countries in Africa and South America. In Ireland they work with refugees and asylum seekers as well as caring for the Sisters who have returned after a lifetime of service on the missions.


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•We are trying to introduce some new classes/activities in the Parish Centre. If you are interested in attending any of the Courses set out below lease complete the form and return it to the Parish Office. A new activity can only commence if there is a sufficient number of people interested. Please let us know of any new activity that you would like to see on offer in the parish Centre.


COURSE Your Name Tel. No. What time/day?

Book Club
Creative Writing
Enjoying English
Spanish for Fun
Wine Club