PARISH OF STS. COLUMBANUS & GALL
MILLTOWN, DUBLIN
Mission Sunday
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 23rd & 24th, October, 2010
“He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to proclaim” Luke 9:2
PARISHONERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR MOST OF MONDAY NEXT 25th AS THE DUBLIN CITY MARATHON PASSES OUTSIDE THE CHURCH
We thank you for last Sunday’s Offertory Collection of €1,395 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1059.
Mission Sunday
This Sunday, October 24th is Mission Sunday. The Share collection on this day will be replaced by a special collection for the Missions. The money raised by the Universal Church on Mission Sunday is made available, in its entirety, to the poorest and neediest missions.
Altar List of the Dead
Traditionally in November, when each year we pray for our dead, Churches enrol the names of your family, relatives and friends who have departed this life on an annual ‘Altar List of the Dead’. There are envelopes available on the tables beside the entrance doors to the church if you wish to complete your Altar List of the Dead and return them to the church.
We wish to remind parishioners that the Parish Pastoral Centre is open for Tea/Coffee every weekday and Sunday morning. Do drop in to meet some of your fellow parishioners.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group
is visiting Kilmainham Jail on Tuesday October 26th. If you wish to join this tour please meet with the group at 11am at Kilmainham jail. Cost of visit is €4.
We wish to remind parishioners that there is a Parish Library located in the Parish Pastoral Centre. It has a reasonable range of religious books which are available to borrow
Marriage and relationship Counselling
“ACCORD offers a safe, professional and confidential process facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage & relationship. Marriage and families are today experiencing new and more complex challenges than ever before. Research has shown that 92% of people who benefited from our services said they would return to counselling if they had further relationship problems. Our service is available to all regardless of marital status.
ACCORD Counsellors are trained to the highest professional standards. Our training is accredited by the National Association of Pastoral Counsellor and Psychotherapists.
We are a non-profit organisation and, while we ask our clients to make a donation if circumstances allow them, nobody is refused counselling due to a lack of money.
If you find that you are having difficulty talking to each other then talk to ACCORD. We are there to help you.
For further information or to make an appointment please phone – 4780866 / 4784400”
Journey into Hope
To mark Mission month, 3 evenings of prayerful reflection will take place in Rathmines church on 18th-20th Oct.
Each evening will run from 7.30 pm-8.30pm, and the talks will take place in the church in a context of gentle reflection, music and prayer. All welcome.
Biblical Drama and Drama Workshop at Holy Redeemer Bray:
“Stress or de-stress: Hope in troubled times.” Friday 29th October at 7.45 pm.
Lead by Fr. Colin Rothery CC and well-known drama teacher William Mansfield. Further information – call 0872630716 or emaiobertthompson777@gmail.com
Music Ministry Workshop:
In the Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 on Sunday 21st November 2010. Please see http://carmelitecommunitycentre.com/activites/ or www.elationministries.com
All Hallows College & Conference Centre Events: Presents
‘Time to Oneself…’
a two day retreat with residential option 4th/5th November 2010. ‘Putting the Soul into Christmas’ an evening of relaxation, celebration and Christmas preparation with residential option 2nd/3rd December 2010. For more information and booking details contact Purcell House Conference Centre on 01 852 0754 or email purcell_house@allhallows.ie
B.E. – Beginning Experience:
B.E. is a support group for those coping with the pain of loss of their life partner, through Death, Separation or Divorce. Next residential weekend will be held on 5th to 7th November, in Emmaus Retreat Centre Swords. Places still available. Please contact 01-6790556 or email bedublin@gmail.com
Ruth from ‘Kitchen Greenie’ will be holding a one hour demonstration on how to encourage you and your children eat more greens, have more energy, sleep better and feel more alive. This demonstration will take place at 6.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Tuesday November 2nd. Cost €5 per person
The Milltown Guild of the I.C.A. will continue their ‘Thursday Craft Morning’ at 10am in the Parish Pastoral Centre. This gathering will provide an opportunity for craft workers to share their creative talents. The Crochet Group will also meet at this time.
The annual November Mass for parishioners who died during the last year will take place on November 6th at the 6pm Saturday evening Mass. We invite the bereaved and their families to refreshments in the Parish Pastoral Centre after Mass.
COMMUNION IN THE HOME
We invite parishioners to inform the priests if any members of their families or neighbours who may be housebound and would wish the Eucharist to be taken to them periodically.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Takes place in the parish church between 10.30 and 11.30am on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday morning.
We wish to remind parents that an Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral centre at 10.30am on Friday mornings
