The World, the Flesh and Satan!!!
Traditionally these are the three sources of Sin. We are tempted to become so involved with the World (and our reputation in it) that we forget that the World is a gift from God. We are tempted to indulge the Flesh; our own physical comfort becomes overly important for us. Satan is not happy to have us get closer to God and live by Christian virtues.
The remedy for this three-fold temptation is the three-fold practice (especially at Lent), Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. We try to get to know Christ better as we pray, we Fast to show our bodies that we are in charge and that while we must take care of our bodies (the flesh) we also believe that we are more than our bodies (that is why we put ash on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday). We give alms (gifts to the poor) because we remember that others may not be as ‘comfortable’ as we are (Trocaire Boxes are available in the Church). We therefore relate to the World in a different way.
It’s a lifetime’s work to grow closer to Christ. Each Lent we take stock of our relationship with God and try to do better. Our Lenten programme this year is the Enneagram which we hope will enable us to get on better with each other. Monday Feb 27, March 5, 12 (skip Bank Holiday 19th) and conclude on Mon 26th, 8-10 pm All welcome!
Volunteering/participating in our community enables us to focus our lives on others, on the community and on God (The small ways are as important as the big). We are still looking for parishioners feed back on what is the most convenient time for Mass on Bank Holidays, (to date it looks like moving from 10 to 11).
And we are looking for new Readers and Ministers of the Eucharist for both evening Masses. It’s not about ‘Am I worthy enough (nobody is),’ it’s about ‘am I willing to be of service to my community at Milltown Church. Please do consider it and maybe contact me.
Fr Philip Adm (I can resist anything except Temptation.)
Thank you for the €1,538 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1,099.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
Condolences to the family and friends of the late Geraldine O’ Connor whose Funeral took place last week in Sligo.
Next Friday, March 2nd is the First Friday of the month. The 10am Mass on the day will be offered for all who are recently deceased and those whose names are on the Parish Altar list of the dead.
Mass of Enrolment: Next Sunday’s 10am Mass will include an Enrolment Ceremony for the pupils from Alexandra College who are due to be confirmed this year.
Ministers of the Word are invited to attend a meeting in the Parish Pastoral centre at 8pm on Thursday week, March 8th.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 7.30 sharp on this Thursday 1st March . Members of the Parish’s Active Retirement Group will join the I.C.A. members at 8.15 for a talk by Tomi Reichental who is one of the last suvivors of Belson.
The time of Mass on Bank Holidays is under discussion. There are 2 clipboards at the back of the church which have possible Mass times set out on them. We ask parishioners who attend this Mass to indicate which time suits them best.
Are you between 35 and 45? Would you like to meet other Catholics of your age from parishes in the Dublin Diocese for social and spiritual events? The Fortysomethings invite you to a New Members Meeting in the Trinity Capital Hotel, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, at 8.pm on Friday 2nd March and/or a Lenten retreat Mass in St. John Vianney’s, Ardlea Road, Artane, Dublin 5 at 4:30pm on Sunday 4th March. For more information or to receive our newsletter of events, email dublin40somethings@gmail.com or ring Declan on 087 760 8268 or Linda on 085 754 1696."
Holy Land Pilgrimage 19 April 2012: Fr. Kieran O’ Mahony, OSA will accompany a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on the 19th of April. Fr. Kieran is a scripture scholar. He works in the Diocese, providing biblical resources for parishes and for people in ministry. The 12 day pilgrimage will take in all the major sites. In addition to guided tours each day there will be lectures and reflection on the day’s events. Full details are available from MAP Travel (01)8783111.
COMING UP IN ORLAGH: On Saturday, March 10th (10.00-4. 30, with the option of Mass at 4.30 .Our monthly DAY FOR YOURSELF will focus on an issue that is a concern for many in these times: Holding on to our ideals in difficult times. It will give participants an opportunity to identify the supports and resources available to them. The day will be led by Dr. Bernadette Toal and Fr. John Byrne OSA. €50. On Sunday, March 11th (10.00-5.00, including Mass) Sean Goan with conduct his annual Lenten SCRIPTURE DAY on the theme Eucharistic Community in John—“I am the vine, you are the branches”. The theme is a very appropriate one as we prepare for the International Eucharistic Congress later this year. €55 .To book for any of these events contact Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Dublin 16. Tel (01) 495 8190
Date for your Diary: Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
BLACKROCK CARERS GROUP: Seamus Brennan, Manager of the Residential Rehabilitation and Housing programme with Cluain Mhuire Services will give a talk on ‘STRESS MANAGEMENT’ at the Centre for Living, top of Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock on Monday 5th March 2012 at 8pm
Avila, Carmelite Retreat Centre cordially invites you to celebrate A Retreat Day entitled: HILDEGARD OF BINGEN, SYBIL OF THE RHINE. This retreat will take place on Saturday Feb. 25th and will be given by Fr. Michael Miners OCDS. Fr. Michael has had an interest in Hildegard of Bingen for over 20 years. The day will begin with registration at 10.00 a.m. followed by the first of two talks. Mass will be celebrated. At 12 noon, the day will finish at 4.00 p.m. A suggested offering of €15.00 will include refreshments; you may bring your own lunch and avail of dining room facilities.
The Milltown parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 18th & 19th February 2012
PARISH LENTEN PROGRAMME
The Enneagram is a study of 9 personality types. There are different names given to the different types e.g. Perfectionist, Status seeker, Loyalist, Carer etc. It is a way of getting to know yourself better; getting to know what makes you tick, what gives you energy or robs the energy/passion from you. It also shows how different types might clash and the negative side of the personality types. It is Lent after all! So we can learn about our Negative side and transform it. This course will be held at 8pm on the following 4 Monday nights: 27th February, 5th March, 12th March, and the 26th March. If you sign up you need to be able to attend the entire course. People who have done the Enneagram before are welcome also! We suggest a once off donation of €10.
Thank you for the €1296 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Accord Collection which amounted to €2,898.
Condolences to the families and friends of the late George Mc. Inerney, Dermot Murphy and Nicholas Staunton whose Funeral Masses took place here last week.
Welcome to the Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso Choir who are singing at our 10am Mass this weekend. Copies of this group’s C.D. are available for sale in the parish Pastoral Centre.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
ASH Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Blessed ashes will be distributed at 10am Mass. Some ashes will be left in the church for those who can’t attend Mass. There will be an evening Mass at 6pm Milltown and 7.30pm Clonskeagh
The Sacrament of the Sick; will be administered at the 11.30 Mass on next Sunday. P.S: Could you bring a neighbor who might need a lift to the church to attend this?
The time of Mass on Bank Holidays is under discussion. There are 2 clipboards at the back of the church which have possible Mass times set out on them. We ask parishioners who attend this Mass to indicate which time suits them best.
The February meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council took place on Tuesday last. At the meeting it was agreed that in preparation for the I.E.C. that an ‘Evening of Prayer & Reflection’ will take place on Monday, April 30th. The need for additional Minister of the Eucharist and Ministers of the Word for Saturday and Sunday evening Mass was highlighted. With this in mind we ask parishioners to contact Fr. Philip if they are interested in becoming involved in either of these ministries
Marriages
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre marriage courses are available at Accord 4780866
Parish / Foroige Youth Club
This club will regroup at 7pm on Friday 24th. To date 15 young people have become members. There are still some membership places available so come along on the 24th if you are interested in joining!. First year secondary school students are particularly welcome.
The Parish Active Retirement Group has invited Valerie Mc. Coy back to Milltown. Her gentle exercise to music classes will recommence in the P.P.C. at 10.45am on Tuesday 21st Feb. For further details please contact Matt Lynch or Orna Gaynor.
Clonskeagh Residents Assoc. have organised an Evening Seminar on Neighbour Nuisance. This Seminar will take place at 7.30 pm in Milltown Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday evening, 20th February. Further details of this evening event are on the Parish Notice Boards.
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
BLACKROCK CARERS GROUP:
Seamus Brennan, Manager of the Residential Rehabilitation and Housing programme with Cluain Mhuire Services will give a talk on ‘STRESS MANAGEMENT’ at the Centre for Living, top of Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock on Monday 5th March 2012 at 8pm
Avila, Carmelite Retreat Centre cordially invites you to celebrate A Retreat Day entitled: HILDEGARD OF BINGEN, SYBIL OF THE RHINE.
This retreat will be given by Fr. Michael Miners OCDS. Fr. Michael has had an interest in Hildegard of Bingen for over 20 years. The day will begin with registration at 10.00 a.m. followed by the first of two talks. Mass will be celebrated. At 12 noon, the day will finish at 4.00 p.m. A suggested offering of €15.00 will include refreshments; you may bring your own lunch and avail of dining room facilities.
Please contact Orla at 087, 9340839 if you are interested in attending an afternoon six week Yoga course in the Parish Pastoral Centre. A course will commence if enough people are interested in attending.
A MUL-T-LOCK key was found in the church during the last week. It has a ‘Mission Alive’ key ring on it. Please call to the parish Office to collect this key.
CURA: Crisis Pregnancy Support Services are currently recruiting new Crisis Pregnancy Counsellors to work on a voluntary basis in their three Dublin Centres. If you would like to find out more about this service please contact 01-6710598.
We have been informed of 2 house burglaries in our parish over the last week, one where the O.A.P. was forced to hand over cash. With this in mind we ask parishioners to keep a more careful watch than usual on their own, and their neighbor’s properties, particularly the elderly members of our community.
The Enneagram is a study of 9 personality types. There are different names given to the different types e.g. Perfectionist, Status seeker, Loyalist, Carer etc. It is a way of getting to know yourself better; getting to know what makes you tick, what gives you energy or robs the energy/passion from you. It also shows how different types might clash and the negative side of the personality types. It is Lent after all! So we can learn about our Negative side and transform it. This course will be held at 8pm on the following 4 Monday nights: 27th February, 5th March, 12th March, and the 26th March. If you sign up you need to be able to attend the entire course. People who have done the Enneagram before are welcome also! We suggest a once off donation of €10.
Thank you for the €1296 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Accord Collection which amounted to €2,898.
Condolences to the families and friends of the late George Mc. Inerney, Dermot Murphy and Nicholas Staunton whose Funeral Masses took place here last week.
Welcome to the Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso Choir who are singing at our 10am Mass this weekend. Copies of this group’s C.D. are available for sale in the parish Pastoral Centre.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
ASH Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Blessed ashes will be distributed at 10am Mass. Some ashes will be left in the church for those who can’t attend Mass. There will be an evening Mass at 6pm Milltown and 7.30pm Clonskeagh
The Sacrament of the Sick; will be administered at the 11.30 Mass on next Sunday. P.S: Could you bring a neighbor who might need a lift to the church to attend this?
The time of Mass on Bank Holidays is under discussion. There are 2 clipboards at the back of the church which have possible Mass times set out on them. We ask parishioners who attend this Mass to indicate which time suits them best.
The February meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council took place on Tuesday last. At the meeting it was agreed that in preparation for the I.E.C. that an ‘Evening of Prayer & Reflection’ will take place on Monday, April 30th. The need for additional Minister of the Eucharist and Ministers of the Word for Saturday and Sunday evening Mass was highlighted. With this in mind we ask parishioners to contact Fr. Philip if they are interested in becoming involved in either of these ministries
Marriages
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre marriage courses are available at Accord 4780866
Parish / Foroige Youth Club
This club will regroup at 7pm on Friday 24th. To date 15 young people have become members. There are still some membership places available so come along on the 24th if you are interested in joining!. First year secondary school students are particularly welcome.
The Parish Active Retirement Group has invited Valerie Mc. Coy back to Milltown. Her gentle exercise to music classes will recommence in the P.P.C. at 10.45am on Tuesday 21st Feb. For further details please contact Matt Lynch or Orna Gaynor.
Clonskeagh Residents Assoc. have organised an Evening Seminar on Neighbour Nuisance. This Seminar will take place at 7.30 pm in Milltown Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday evening, 20th February. Further details of this evening event are on the Parish Notice Boards.
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
BLACKROCK CARERS GROUP:
Seamus Brennan, Manager of the Residential Rehabilitation and Housing programme with Cluain Mhuire Services will give a talk on ‘STRESS MANAGEMENT’ at the Centre for Living, top of Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock on Monday 5th March 2012 at 8pm
Avila, Carmelite Retreat Centre cordially invites you to celebrate A Retreat Day entitled: HILDEGARD OF BINGEN, SYBIL OF THE RHINE.
This retreat will be given by Fr. Michael Miners OCDS. Fr. Michael has had an interest in Hildegard of Bingen for over 20 years. The day will begin with registration at 10.00 a.m. followed by the first of two talks. Mass will be celebrated. At 12 noon, the day will finish at 4.00 p.m. A suggested offering of €15.00 will include refreshments; you may bring your own lunch and avail of dining room facilities.
Please contact Orla at 087, 9340839 if you are interested in attending an afternoon six week Yoga course in the Parish Pastoral Centre. A course will commence if enough people are interested in attending.
A MUL-T-LOCK key was found in the church during the last week. It has a ‘Mission Alive’ key ring on it. Please call to the parish Office to collect this key.
CURA: Crisis Pregnancy Support Services are currently recruiting new Crisis Pregnancy Counsellors to work on a voluntary basis in their three Dublin Centres. If you would like to find out more about this service please contact 01-6710598.
We have been informed of 2 house burglaries in our parish over the last week, one where the O.A.P. was forced to hand over cash. With this in mind we ask parishioners to keep a more careful watch than usual on their own, and their neighbor’s properties, particularly the elderly members of our community.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 11th & 12th February 2012
Dates for your Diary!!!
Each year during Lent and Advent we have a series of lectures. And we hope to do the same this year, but with a difference! This Lent (Ash Wed is Feb 22nd) we are running the Enneagram.
So what’s the Enneagram? Well it’s a study of 9 personality types. There are different names given to the different types e.g. Perfectionist, Status seeker, Loyalist, Carer etc. So, it’s a way of getting to know yourself better, getting to know what makes you tick, what gives you energy or robs the energy/passion from you. It also shows how different types might clash and the negative side of the Personality Types. It is Lent after all! So we can learn about our Negative side and transform it.
It is, however, not designed to help you decide of other people’s type: the only one we can change is ourselves. Now, the important thing is that it’s a course, so if you sign up you’ll need to be able to go to the entire course. It’s over four Monday nights; one night builds on what was done the previous night.
It’s a bit of a change from our usual lectures but, let’s see how it goes. Ask around and see have any your friends done it; bring them along even if they have. The Dates for your Diary are: Feb 27th, March 5th, 12th (19th March is a Bank holiday) and 26th.
Fr. Philip
Thank you for the €1288 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1013.
Baptisms
Charles Reynolds, Sarah Odlum, Gavin Mulvihill and Catherine Kearney were baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and grandparents. There will be no Baptisms during Lent.
This Sunday’s 11.30 am Mass will be dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Fr. Philip’s Ordination to the Priesthood. A reception will follow in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All welcome to attend. Michael Barry, Chairman Parish Pastoral Council.
This week’s Share Collection will be replaced by the annual collection for Accord. Accord is an Irish voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage. It also provides:
- Marriage Preparation Courses,
- Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships,
- Marital Sexual Therapy and
- A Relationship and Sexuality Programme in Schools.
ACCORD Dublin needs your support. Please give generously.
Milltown Parish Pastoral Council
will have their February meeting at 8pm on Tuesday, 14th February.
Condolences to the family and friends of the late Eilish Daly whose Funeral mass took place here last week.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on next Thursday, February 16th.
Next Sunday’s 10am Mass will be sung by Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso. Copies of this group’s C.D. are available for sale in the parish Pastoral Centre. This Mass is also part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ Program for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year.
Parish / Foroige Youth Club
If you would like to join this Youth Club please come along on Fri., Feb. 17th, to the Parish Pastoral Centre where registration will take place between 7 – 8 pm. First year secondary school students are particularly welcome. Do come along!
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group invites members to Afternoon Tea at 2.00 pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Tues. Feb. 14th. A special visiting guest will be providing some entertainment.
Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. will give a lecture in St. Mary’s Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on Thursday 16th February 2012 at 8.00 p.m. The lecture is entitled “Eucharist: A Call to Action”. Admission is free and all are welcome.
A Mid-term Animation Camp will take place from 9.30am – 3pm on Thurs. 16th and Fri. 17th Feb. in the Opus Dei residence at Nullamore, Richmond Ave. Avenue South (opposite Milltown Luas) .This club is for boys in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class and it costs €45 For more information see www.nullamore.com or call 01 4971239
A mixed day retreat under the auspices of the Lay Retreat Association and with Jesuit Spiritual Directors will be held in Milltown Park, Dublin on Sunday 19th February. Arrival time for registration is 10.00a.m. The first lecture is at 10.30.a.m. There is an inclusive programme for the day with Mass at 5.15P.M. Meals include tea/coffee, a four course dinner and a cold meat supper. Offering for the day is E30.00. For further details contact Jim Langan at. 01 4934429.
Renew that sparkle in your Marriage You are married and love each other dearly; but do you sometimes wonder if the sparkle may have lost some of its lustre? Marriage Encounter is a residential weekend experience with a difference. It helps spouses rediscover the joys of communicating at a deeper more intimate level and thereby enrich their mutual understanding and love. It can benefit couples be they a few or many years married. For dates, details, costs, bookings and lots more info. visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or phone (01) 832 4429 or 845 3517.
Clonskeagh Residents Association have organised an Evening Seminar on Neighbour Nuisance. This Seminar will take place at 7.30 pm in our Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday 20th February. Further details of this evening event are on the Parish Notice Boards.
CURA: Crisis Pregnancy Support Services are currently recruiting new Crisis Pregnancy Counsellors to work on a voluntary basis in their three Dublin Centres. If you would like to find out more about this service please contact 01-6710598.
Each year during Lent and Advent we have a series of lectures. And we hope to do the same this year, but with a difference! This Lent (Ash Wed is Feb 22nd) we are running the Enneagram.
So what’s the Enneagram? Well it’s a study of 9 personality types. There are different names given to the different types e.g. Perfectionist, Status seeker, Loyalist, Carer etc. So, it’s a way of getting to know yourself better, getting to know what makes you tick, what gives you energy or robs the energy/passion from you. It also shows how different types might clash and the negative side of the Personality Types. It is Lent after all! So we can learn about our Negative side and transform it.
It is, however, not designed to help you decide of other people’s type: the only one we can change is ourselves. Now, the important thing is that it’s a course, so if you sign up you’ll need to be able to go to the entire course. It’s over four Monday nights; one night builds on what was done the previous night.
It’s a bit of a change from our usual lectures but, let’s see how it goes. Ask around and see have any your friends done it; bring them along even if they have. The Dates for your Diary are: Feb 27th, March 5th, 12th (19th March is a Bank holiday) and 26th.
Fr. Philip
Thank you for the €1288 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1013.
Baptisms
Charles Reynolds, Sarah Odlum, Gavin Mulvihill and Catherine Kearney were baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and grandparents. There will be no Baptisms during Lent.
This Sunday’s 11.30 am Mass will be dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Fr. Philip’s Ordination to the Priesthood. A reception will follow in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All welcome to attend. Michael Barry, Chairman Parish Pastoral Council.
This week’s Share Collection will be replaced by the annual collection for Accord. Accord is an Irish voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage. It also provides:
- Marriage Preparation Courses,
- Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships,
- Marital Sexual Therapy and
- A Relationship and Sexuality Programme in Schools.
ACCORD Dublin needs your support. Please give generously.
Milltown Parish Pastoral Council
will have their February meeting at 8pm on Tuesday, 14th February.
Condolences to the family and friends of the late Eilish Daly whose Funeral mass took place here last week.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on next Thursday, February 16th.
Next Sunday’s 10am Mass will be sung by Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso. Copies of this group’s C.D. are available for sale in the parish Pastoral Centre. This Mass is also part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ Program for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year.
Parish / Foroige Youth Club
If you would like to join this Youth Club please come along on Fri., Feb. 17th, to the Parish Pastoral Centre where registration will take place between 7 – 8 pm. First year secondary school students are particularly welcome. Do come along!
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group invites members to Afternoon Tea at 2.00 pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Tues. Feb. 14th. A special visiting guest will be providing some entertainment.
Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. will give a lecture in St. Mary’s Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on Thursday 16th February 2012 at 8.00 p.m. The lecture is entitled “Eucharist: A Call to Action”. Admission is free and all are welcome.
A Mid-term Animation Camp will take place from 9.30am – 3pm on Thurs. 16th and Fri. 17th Feb. in the Opus Dei residence at Nullamore, Richmond Ave. Avenue South (opposite Milltown Luas) .This club is for boys in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class and it costs €45 For more information see www.nullamore.com or call 01 4971239
A mixed day retreat under the auspices of the Lay Retreat Association and with Jesuit Spiritual Directors will be held in Milltown Park, Dublin on Sunday 19th February. Arrival time for registration is 10.00a.m. The first lecture is at 10.30.a.m. There is an inclusive programme for the day with Mass at 5.15P.M. Meals include tea/coffee, a four course dinner and a cold meat supper. Offering for the day is E30.00. For further details contact Jim Langan at. 01 4934429.
Renew that sparkle in your Marriage You are married and love each other dearly; but do you sometimes wonder if the sparkle may have lost some of its lustre? Marriage Encounter is a residential weekend experience with a difference. It helps spouses rediscover the joys of communicating at a deeper more intimate level and thereby enrich their mutual understanding and love. It can benefit couples be they a few or many years married. For dates, details, costs, bookings and lots more info. visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or phone (01) 832 4429 or 845 3517.
Clonskeagh Residents Association have organised an Evening Seminar on Neighbour Nuisance. This Seminar will take place at 7.30 pm in our Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday 20th February. Further details of this evening event are on the Parish Notice Boards.
CURA: Crisis Pregnancy Support Services are currently recruiting new Crisis Pregnancy Counsellors to work on a voluntary basis in their three Dublin Centres. If you would like to find out more about this service please contact 01-6710598.
Weekly Bulletin 28th & 29nd January 2012
World Day of the Sick
On 13 May 1992, a number of years following an assassination attempt on his life that led to a time of suffering and the experience of being seriously ill in hospital, Blessed John Paul II launched a World Day of the Sick, which coincides each year in the Church across the world with the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes on 11 February. Pope Benedict XVI has continued this special World Day – an occasion during which the whole Church bears witness with special concern to the tender mercy and love of God towards all who suffer. It is a time to pause and be prayerfully in solidarity with the sick and with all who care for the sick.
The Dublin Diocesan celebration of the 20th World Day of the Sick will be held in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mourne Road, Drimnagh on next Sunday 5th Feb at 3pm. Archbishop Martin will be the main celebrant at Mass which will include a celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. All are welcome to attend especially those who are sick or housebound and their families and carers. Refreshments will be served after Mass.
Thank you for last Sunday’s Offertory Collection of €1286, and the Share Collection which amounted to €955.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
Following consultation with parishioners it has been agreed that evening Mass on Holy days will be at the later time of 6pm.
The Parish Baptism Team will meet on next Monday night with parents whose children are to be baptised here next weekend.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 1.45pm on next Monday January 30th.
This Wednesday, February 1st is the Feast of St. Brigid and also the first day of spring. St. Brigid was born ic.454. With the assistance of Bishop Conleth she founded a monastery in Kildare. She died in 524.
The Presentation of the Lord is on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. Jesus was presented as an infant in the Temple, following the requirements of the Jesus law. Candles will be blessed at the 10am Mass.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will have their February meeting on Thursday 2nd t at 7.30pm. New members welcome
Blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise will take place at the 10am Mass on Friday, Feb. 3rd.
The Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Next Friday, February 3rd is also the First Friday of the month. The 10am Mass on the day will be offered for all who are recently deceased and for those whose names are on the Parish Altar list of the dead.
The Day for Consecrated Life will be held on February 2nd. Mass will be celebrated at 7.45pm at the Oblate Parish of Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell
A photography training course will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre from 10-12 am on next Saturday the 4th of Feb.. This two hour course teaches you the basic principles of SLR photography. This is a hands on course with lots of practical experience. The course costs €45 per person. For further details call 087 6866026 or log onto www.softlight.ie/courses to register
Ministers of the Word are invited to attend a training meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Tuesday, Feb. 7th. This meeting will have a practical content.
Please contact Orla at 087, 9340839 if you are interested in attending an afternoon six week Yoga course in the Parish Pastoral Centre. A course will commence if enough people are interested in attending.
Public Lecture at Gardiner Street: A public lecture with Fr Brian Grogan SJ on his book “Where to From Here?” - The Christian vision of life after death in Gardiner Street Church will be held on Monday 30th January at 7.30 pm in Gardiner Street Church. Admission is free, donations are welcome. The book will be on sale at a price of €14.00.
Milltown Parish / Foroige Youth Club
This club will re-commence in January. New members are welcome. Please leave your name and contact details in the Parish Office if your children would like to join this group.
Global Awareness Course: The Volunteer Mission Movement (VMM) is running a global awareness course in the Irish Aid Volunteer Centre Dublin. The course begins on Thursday 23rd February and runs for ten consecutive Thursdays. For further information see poster on the church Notice Boards or contact Eugene Smith, Irish regional officer, VMM, The Priory, John Street West, Dublin8.Tel:016334421Email: eugene@vmminternational.org.
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.
Are you 60+ years of age? Have you a small repair job which you would like to have done for you? The Care and Repair programme (run by Age Action Ireland) uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons to carry out minor repairs for older people. All volunteers are vetted and carry official Care and Repair identification cards. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used. For your bigger jobs, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons. We are also accepting requests for small gardening jobs. You can arrange to have a job done for you by phoning the Age Action Care and Repair number which is 01-4756989.
On 13 May 1992, a number of years following an assassination attempt on his life that led to a time of suffering and the experience of being seriously ill in hospital, Blessed John Paul II launched a World Day of the Sick, which coincides each year in the Church across the world with the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes on 11 February. Pope Benedict XVI has continued this special World Day – an occasion during which the whole Church bears witness with special concern to the tender mercy and love of God towards all who suffer. It is a time to pause and be prayerfully in solidarity with the sick and with all who care for the sick.
The Dublin Diocesan celebration of the 20th World Day of the Sick will be held in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mourne Road, Drimnagh on next Sunday 5th Feb at 3pm. Archbishop Martin will be the main celebrant at Mass which will include a celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. All are welcome to attend especially those who are sick or housebound and their families and carers. Refreshments will be served after Mass.
Thank you for last Sunday’s Offertory Collection of €1286, and the Share Collection which amounted to €955.
Thank you to those who have returned their Christmas Dues. There are some additional Christmas Dues envelopes available at the back of the church.
Following consultation with parishioners it has been agreed that evening Mass on Holy days will be at the later time of 6pm.
The Parish Baptism Team will meet on next Monday night with parents whose children are to be baptised here next weekend.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 1.45pm on next Monday January 30th.
This Wednesday, February 1st is the Feast of St. Brigid and also the first day of spring. St. Brigid was born ic.454. With the assistance of Bishop Conleth she founded a monastery in Kildare. She died in 524.
The Presentation of the Lord is on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. Jesus was presented as an infant in the Temple, following the requirements of the Jesus law. Candles will be blessed at the 10am Mass.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will have their February meeting on Thursday 2nd t at 7.30pm. New members welcome
Blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise will take place at the 10am Mass on Friday, Feb. 3rd.
The Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Next Friday, February 3rd is also the First Friday of the month. The 10am Mass on the day will be offered for all who are recently deceased and for those whose names are on the Parish Altar list of the dead.
The Day for Consecrated Life will be held on February 2nd. Mass will be celebrated at 7.45pm at the Oblate Parish of Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell
A photography training course will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre from 10-12 am on next Saturday the 4th of Feb.. This two hour course teaches you the basic principles of SLR photography. This is a hands on course with lots of practical experience. The course costs €45 per person. For further details call 087 6866026 or log onto www.softlight.ie/courses to register
Ministers of the Word are invited to attend a training meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Tuesday, Feb. 7th. This meeting will have a practical content.
Please contact Orla at 087, 9340839 if you are interested in attending an afternoon six week Yoga course in the Parish Pastoral Centre. A course will commence if enough people are interested in attending.
Public Lecture at Gardiner Street: A public lecture with Fr Brian Grogan SJ on his book “Where to From Here?” - The Christian vision of life after death in Gardiner Street Church will be held on Monday 30th January at 7.30 pm in Gardiner Street Church. Admission is free, donations are welcome. The book will be on sale at a price of €14.00.
Milltown Parish / Foroige Youth Club
This club will re-commence in January. New members are welcome. Please leave your name and contact details in the Parish Office if your children would like to join this group.
Global Awareness Course: The Volunteer Mission Movement (VMM) is running a global awareness course in the Irish Aid Volunteer Centre Dublin. The course begins on Thursday 23rd February and runs for ten consecutive Thursdays. For further information see poster on the church Notice Boards or contact Eugene Smith, Irish regional officer, VMM, The Priory, John Street West, Dublin8.Tel:016334421Email: eugene@vmminternational.org.
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.
Are you 60+ years of age? Have you a small repair job which you would like to have done for you? The Care and Repair programme (run by Age Action Ireland) uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons to carry out minor repairs for older people. All volunteers are vetted and carry official Care and Repair identification cards. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used. For your bigger jobs, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons. We are also accepting requests for small gardening jobs. You can arrange to have a job done for you by phoning the Age Action Care and Repair number which is 01-4756989.
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