TROCAIRE
In Honduras families are defenceless against powerful landowners as well as complex and corrupt political and judicial systems. Families live their lives subjected to threats, intimidation and violence, simply because they are poor and voiceless. They need support to protect themselves, to stand up for their rights and make a better life for the future. This Lent your support will help countless invisible communities who are living in fear and in danger simply because they are living in poverty. Trocaire boxes are available for collection at the church doors.
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.
World Youth Day will take place in Madrid in August. If you are aged between 18 – 25 and are interested in taking part in this event, please contact one of the priests in the Parish. Milltown Parish is willing to help sponsor a young parishioner who would like to attend this event. If there are no applicants from this parish consideration will be given to sponsoring a young person from some other parish.
Fr. Philip is living in Apt. 5 while refurbishment of No. 67 Ramleh Park is under way. His phone number is: 2680055.
Nullamore Youth Club ( Opus Dei) : A Junior Certificate Easter Revision Workshops aiming to help 3rd Year schoolboys achieve high marks in the Junior Certificate exams will be held in Nullamore Study Centre on 26th to 28th April. The programme will consist of subject-specific workshops and periods of supervised study. Also a Woodwork camp for 3rd to 6th class schoolboys will be held on 26th and 27th April. Make and sail a model boat, build a model lorry and castle.
For further information see www .nullamore.com. Nullamore, Richmond Avenue South, Dublin 6 (opposite Milltown Luas Station). Tel 4971239
PIETA HOUSE: DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT will be held on Saturday 7th May, 2011 in the Phoenix Park Dublin. Registration on line (darknessintolight.pieta.ie) or by post to Pieta House, Lucan Rd. Lucan, Co. Dublin. This is a symbolic event to give hope to those affected by Suicide and Self-Harm. Get involved, Have some Fun, Make a Difference.
The Church Book Rack has been replenished and now has some informative & interesting publications for sale.
A 3 night series of Radharc Films will commence in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday May 5th and will continue on Thursday May 12th & May 19th. All invited to attend.
Parish volunteers who have received copies of a Garda Vetting Form are asked to return these completed forms to Fr. Bradley as soon as possible.
Insights from the Mystics - Wisdom to enrich our lives today: Commencing on Thursday 28 April and continuing weekly until 9 June, Fr. Brendan Comerford, S.J., will introduce the thoughts and spirituality of some central figures in the history of Christian mysticism (Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Catherine of Siena, John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, Edith Stein and Karl Rahner). Emphasis will be placed on their continued relevance for Christian living today. Time: 8.00pm to 9.30pm Cost: At your discretion. For more information contact Eileen or Valerie at (01) 833 1352 or email manresa@jesuit.ie or visit www.manresa.ie [Manresa, Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, 426 Clontarf Road, Dollymount, Dublin 3.]
Weekend Retreat for Lay People - 29 April to 1 May: This retreat, which will be led by Fr. Barney McGuckian, S.J., Ms. Christina Gordon and Ms. Eileen O’Brien, is especially designed to help busy lay people to take some time off for prayer, reflection and relaxation. The retreat starts on Friday (29 April) and finishes after lunch on Sunday (1 May). For more information contact Eileen or Valerie at (01) 833 1352 or email manresa@jesuit.ie or visit www.manresa.ie [Manresa, Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, 426 Clontarf Road, Dollymount, Dublin 3.]
Gardiner St Church Event: Thurs May 5th at 7.30 p.m. Anthony de Mello: His Contribution to Spirituality with Fr. Tom Casey SJ and Margaret Brennan Hassett. Authors of From Fear to Serenity – the spirituality of Tony de Mello. The authors will present their understanding of de Mello’s contribution to prayer and spirituality with reference also to Vatican difficulties with his works. Donations welcome, convivial cuppa to follow.
Crosscare Drug and Alcohol Programme: If someone you love is having difficulties with alcohol, drugs, gambling, internet and you feel isolated and alone dealing with this, we can help support you. Crosscare Drug and Alcohol Programme (DAP) is hosting a
‘Significant Other Support Group’ For further information please contact Gerard or Susan at 01 8360911.
