Thank you for last Sunday’s Offertory Collection of €1,063 and the Collection for the 50th international Eucharistic Congress which amounted to €1,326.
Condolences to the family and friends of the late George McDonald. His Funeral Mass took place in our church during the last week..
Felicity Shine, Mia Duffner, Jack Lyhman, Freya Mc. Donnell, Evelyn O’ Faoilin and Ardal Moody were recently baptised in our church. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents.
This weekend’s Share Collection will be replaced by the annual collection for the Pope and Pontifical charities (Peter’s Pence).
The annual Archdiocese of Dublin’s’ Official pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this September. The people of the Archdioceses may join the Annual Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, as Associates, by being enrolled and by making a voluntary donation. Your can make your contributions to this pilgrimage at the end of all Masses next weekend. An enrolment sheet is available at the back of the church. The names of the Associate Members will be placed at the Grotto during the Pilgrimage and Mass will be offered there for their intentions.
The Diocesan committee charged with planning and preparing with Dublin parishes in the lead up to the Eucharistic Congress in June next year have published a leaflet containing information on the Volunteer Programme for the congress. Copies of this publication are available for collection at the back of the church
Communion arrangements for coeliac sufferers: If you would like to receive from the chalice you should call into the sacristy before Mass. A chalice will be placed on a table at the side of the altar. You may process to the altar with the congregation to receive Holy Communion. You may also bring a low gluten host into the sacristy before 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.
The Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, will take place from Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th August 2011. This is an opportunity for young people aged 16-35 to experience the catholic faith and to meet many new friends. Buses to the event will be available from around the country. For more information contact 085 8289231 or 01 6753690.You may also book on line at www.youth2000.ie.
Lough Derg, THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE, You may begin your pilgrimage on any day of the week from Wednesday 1st June until Saturday 13th August. Cost: €55 includes boat fare and accommodation. For bookings or further information visit: www.loughderg.org Email: info@loughderg.org Tel: 071 9861518 (from N.I. 028 686 32391). Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co Donegal
Fr. Philip is living in Apt. 5 while refurbishment of No. 67 Ramleh Park is under way. His phone number is: 2680055
Dates for your Diary
Courses at All Hallows: The Christian Community: Enriched through Eucharist and Growing in the Mission of Christ. This is the fifth annual course led by Dr. Sheila O Dea, RSM with Rev. Dermot Nestor exploring aspects of Liturgy and Catechesis. It follows on from last years “Growing as the Body of Christ” It takes place from the 15th to the 17th of September 2011. For full details see www.allhallows.ie
The Liturgy Resource Centre will hold their Autumn Gathering on October 1st from 9.30 -1.00pm: The four workshops available on the day will be: Best practice for those who train & look after Altar Servers; Anthology of Music for the New Translation of the Roman Missal; Presentation of the Eucharist and Liturgy Groups.
On Saturday 16th July Peter McVerry Trust will hold our annual Wicklow Challenge. If you are seeking a fun- filled endurance test then look no further! The challenge will involve a fully guided walk up Lugnaquilla, the highest peak in Co. Wicklow (over 3000 ft). It rewards the effort of climbing it with panoramic views over Glendalough, the Wicklow Hills and inland views over Blessington Lakes and Co. Kildare.
Our hearty hikers can enjoy a sizzling BBQ and a bit of craic to end the day!
The walk will commence at 10am and should last between 6 and 8 hours (including a lunch stop), which will be dependent upon various fitness levels.
Participants are requested to pay €25 registration fee (non-refundable) and raise a minimum of €125 in sponsorship to support the work of Peter McVerry Trust.
If you wish to take part, please contact the Fundraising Office on 01 8230776 or email info@pmvtrust.ie. Alternatively, you can download our registration form online at www.pmvtrust.ie.
Register now and help Peter McVerry Trust to help young homeless people break the cycle of homelessness and move towards a more positive future. Thank you!
Matt Talbot Sunday 3rd July
Each year the Sunday following the Feast of Corpus Christi is designated as Matt Talbot Sunday in the Dublin diocese. This is a Sunday set aside for us to reflect, to pray and to focus our attention on the person and life of Matt Talbot. At this time when so many of our communities are affected by the scourge of alcohol and substance misuse, Matt is set before us as a model of temperance and a source of strength and support to all who suffer from addiction or additive behaviors.
As part of the celebration a Mass will take place at the shrine of the Venerable Matt Talbot in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean Mc Dermott Street on Sunday 3rd July at 3pm. All are welcome.
The Discovery Gospel Choir is holding auditions on Tuesday, 5th of July between 5pm and 10pm. in St George and St Thomas' Church, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin1. Each candidate audition will only be about 10-15mins.
If you are interested email: info@discoverygospelchoir.com
CURA: PREGNANT? NEED TO TALK? If you are concerned about an unplanned pregnancy and you would like to talk to someone, in confidence contact CURA Lo-Call 1850 622626. See www.cura.ie for local Centre details. All Cura services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. This support service is available to women, men and all family members.
The Parish Adult & Toddler Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning.
The Parish Pastoral Centre is open for tea and coffee every weekday and Sunday morning. Do drop in and meet with your fellow parishioners.
A selection of C.D’s from the Lassus Scholars and & Piccolo Lasso are available for sale in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
