The appliance of Science.
I’m not sure which of the ‘white goods’ suppliers use this phrase but it’s catchy. In Milltown we have recently connected the Church’s P.A. system to the system in the Parish Centre. This means that if there were a huge number of people in the Church, we could have the overflow in the Parish Centre. It also would help if, for example, there was a ‘cuppa’ after a particular Mass/Celebration: the hospitality group would be able to hear what is going on in the Church and know when to ‘wet the tea’ etc. It doesn’t work the other way round so, the P.A. system from the Parish Centre won’t be heard in the Church.
Occasionally, I meet parents whose ‘little darlings’ are a bit noisy and they feel that it’s easier to take them out of the Church for a while (the beautiful echo in the Church, means that little feet or shouts can be heard everywhere). It’s a pity to see parents who bring their children to Mass out in the Porch. So, if this does happen, (sometimes the ‘little ones’ know just when to tantrum!) parents are welcome to go over to the Parish Centre and hear the Mass from there. And, when your child has calmed down you can head back to the Church.
And, just while I’m mentioning the Children, as you may know we have had a few occasions when there has been colouring for them at Mass. We hope to grow this a little. We have had one particular ‘wipe clean’ colouring book suggested. If we bought lots of them, would parents be interested in picking them up. It might be a good bit of work to wipe them clean. Any suggestions or idea?
Fr. Philip Adm (Child at heart!)
Thank you for the €1,628 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1088.
Welcome to the Cor Na Nog Choir who are singing at today’s 10am Mass. This choir is sponsored by R.T.E. and is conducted by Mary Amond O’ Brien.
There will be an outdoor collection in aid of Vita after all Masses this weekend. Vita works in Ethiopia assisting rural families to improve their standard of living by providing training in agricultural methods which in turn leads to better food and a sustainable lifestyle.
Thanks to parishioners who have already handed in their Easter Dues.
The Sisters of the Holy Rosary Missionaries wish to thank parishioners for the €785 which they collected at their recent outdoor collection.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in Donnybrook Church after the 10am Mass on Monday and Tuesday mornings. It continues until 5pm.
The S.M.A. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will takes place on Saturday 26th May. Further details of this pilgrimage are available from S.M.A. House, 4968162.
Age Action Ireland will have an outdoor collection after all Masses this weekend. Please support this organisation as many of our parishioners’ avail of the services they offer.
We are celebrating ‘Significant Wedding Anniversaries’ at the 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday next, 26th May. We would like to hear from couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 45, 50 & 60 years marriage this year. Please let us know your name and we’ll have a Certificate of congratulation from the Parish at the Mass and even, a ‘cuppa’ in the Parish Centre too. What if you’re widowed? Well, feel very welcome to come along too, while it might be a ‘bitter sweet’ occasion, we will remember your loved one and the commitment that you made all those years ago.
The liturgy group will prepare the Mass with Prayer of the Faithful, reflection, maybe even symbols of commitment to Marriage as the Mass begins. If you have a particular reading/reflection from your ‘big day’ maybe we could use it too, and don’t forget to bring the family. It is wonderful to think that your ‘ordinary’ marriage might be THE example that a neighbour or neighbour’s child could aspire to.
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul is holding its Annual Clothing Appeal in this parish on June 2nd and 3rd. Distribution of empty collection bags will take place on next Saturday and Sunday May 26th & 27th.
A Summer Fete will take place at 2pm on Sunday next, in the grounds of Our Lady’s Grove Primary School on Goatstown Road. Further details of this event are on the Parish Notice Bards.
The 2012 Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season has been officially launched. For further details check out their 2012 brochure and their website www.loughderg.org
An invitation to reflect on the Eucharist: “The Eucharist – Medicine for the Soul and the Body” Dr. Miriam Duggan, FMSA. The talk takes place at the Iona Centre, St Colmcille’s Parish, Knocklyon, Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 8.00 p.m. ionacentre@knocklyonparish.ie
MESSAGE OF THANKS TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE NATIONAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE
50TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
The Bishops of Ireland are deeply grateful for the donations given to the four National Collections which have been taken up since 2009 for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress.
Your support means that Ireland is able to extend a warm welcome to visitors to Dublin from Ireland as well as from all over the world for this very important event in the life of the Catholic Church in Ireland, which will take place from 10th to 17 June.
There are so many initiatives underway in parishes and communities throughout the Archdiocese of Dublin in preparation for this significant occasion, which has as its theme, The Eucharist - Communion with Christ and with one another. I wish to express my appreciation for these initiatives.
The Congress can be for the Church in Ireland a moment of renewal and I would ask you all to keep the event in your prayers.
If you would like to offer further financial support to the Congress, please give your donation to your local priest. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and it is the intention to publish the full financial details of the Congress in due course.
Diarmuid Martin
Archbishop of Dublin
There will be a Mass in Milltown Church at 9.30am on Monday, June 11th for members of the French Community who will be in Dublin for the Eucharistic congress.
Milltown Parish will also host the following events during the week of the Congress:
“From Big Bang to Big Mystery”, a talk by
Rev. Brendan Purcell will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th June,
“Spirituality of Communion”, a talk by Prof. Tom Morris will be on Friday 15th June, at 7.30pm
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS PRAYER
Lord Jesus you were sent by the father to gather together those who are scattered.
You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of salvation
and giving the Bread which lasts forever.
Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way.
May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts,
enliven our hope and open our minds, so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith we may recognise you in the Scriptures
and in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth,
in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection.
In communion with Mary, whom you gave us as our Mother at the foot of the cross, through you may all praise, honour and blessing be to the Father in the Holy Spirit and in the Church, now and forever.
Amen
