Apostolic Visitation of Cardinal Sean O’ Malley re. child sexual abuse.
Our Archbishop has asked us to inform parishioners that The Apostolic Visitation by Cardinal Sean O’Malley has begun. The ‘Visitator’ has had initial meetings with survivors, priests and lay people working in the area of child safeguarding. Cardinal O’Malley is willing – in so far as possible- to meet with priests and parishioners. Those wishing to meet the cardinal should forward him a letter, marked confidential, to the Apostolic Nunciature at 183 Navan Road, Dublin 7. Cardinal O’ Malley is also pleased to receive written communications.
We thank you for last Sunday Offertory Collection of €1004 and the Share Collection which amounted to €636.
Sacrament of Baptism
We welcome Mia Walsh and Ahna Mc. Donald who were baptised into our Christian Community last Saturday.
The annual Diocesan Church Collection for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul will take place at all Masses this weekend.
The Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral centre at 10.30am on Friday mornings.
This week copies of the Parish’s Christmas Schedule and 2011 Calendar will be available for distribution. Please call into the Sacristy and collect a bundle to deliver to your neighbours. Your help in circulating this parish publication is very much appreciated.
Milltown Parish Christmas cards are now for sale. A pack of 10 cards cost €6. Cards are available on the Church Book stand and in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross will have their annual Light up a Life Ceremony of Remembrance at 4pm on this Sun. Dec. 12th,
PARISH ADVENT PROGRAMME
‘Advent People through Art’
Dr. Eileen Kane, a member of the Dublin Diocesan Commission for Sacred Art & Architecture will present her second talk on Advent in the Parish Centre at 8pm on Monday night. All welcome to attend.
Christmas Flower Demonstration
will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 am on this Thursday morning , Dec. 16th
(Adm. €5 includes tea/coffee)
The Church Book Rack has been replenished and now has some informative & interesting publications for sale.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Penitential Services this Advent will take place at the 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday next, Dec. 18th and at the 11.30 am Mass on Sunday, Dec. 19th
Our Advent Carol Service will take place in our Parish church at 4pm on Sunday next Dec. 19th
Christmas Youth 2000 Retreat:
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for Young People aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co Kildare from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th December 2010. An opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends! Contact Youth 2000 office 01 6753690 or 085 8289231 (from NI 07842881878) for information. No charge – donation only. Free buses available from some locations. Website: www.youth2000.ie
Crosscare Launch “Thanks to Teachers”:
Parents and kids are being asked to buy a very special present for their teacher this Christmas - a helping hand to those most in need. Instead of buying gifts this year - we are asking you to make a donation to Crosscare (www.crosscare.ie) and download our specially designed Thanks for Teachers cards.
The Rathmines Women’s Refuge on Lr. Rathmines Rd. (opposite Rathmines Church) urgently requires ladies and children’s clothing, bedding and toys. Please consider dropping some of these items into the Refuge, your donations will be very much appreciated.
The Parish Pastoral Centre is open for Tea/Coffee every weekday and Sunday morning. Do drop in to meet some of your fellow parishioners.
A ‘Craft Morning’ takes place in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 on Thursday mornings. This gathering provides an opportunity for all who knit, sew, crochet or whatever, to share their creative talents.
New members welcome.
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.
2012 Eucharistic Congress
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me,
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down
Christ when I arise, Christ to shied me,
Christ in the heart of everyone
who thinks of me,
Christ in the heart of everyone
who speaks of me,
I arise today!
DUNDRUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
This is a free service to everyone in the community. Members can borrow books, CDs, DVDs, talking books and computer games. We also provide free Internet access and WiFi..For more information go to www.dlrcoco.ie/library or ring us at 2985000
Please leave details of any item you wish to have included in this Weekly Bulletin in the Parish office before lunch hour on Wednesday.
