Thursday, January 31, 2013
Weekly Bulletin 26th & 27th January 2013
Thank you for the €1,512 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Parish (& Dioceses) and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1003.
Our condolences to the family and friends of the late Ellen Doran whose funeral Mass took place here during the last week.
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
VOLUNTEERS:
The Parish plans to start computerizing its records over the next couple of months. If you have experience in data inputting perhaps you could volunteer to help with this task. Please contact Fr. Philip if you are available to help.
MARY AIKENHEAD DAY CARE CENTRE:
There will be an outdoor collection after all Masses next weekend for the Mary Aikenhead Day Centre in Donnybrook. This Centre provides excellent day care for elderly people, many of whom are from this parish. The Centre also provides meals on wheels. Please be as generous as you can.
The Annual RADHARC MEMORIAL MASS will take place in our church at 3pm on this Sunday afternoon. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Pastoral Centre and will be followed by the screening of two Radharc Films. All welcome to come along.
PARISH BAPTISM PREPARATION
A meeting for the parents and Godparents of children who are to be baptised here next weekend, will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Monday, January 28th
LITURGY GROUP MEETING:
The Parish Liturgy group will meet at 8pm on Thursday next, Jan. 31st
CLOTHES AND BLANKETS FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY:
A parishioner who is a member of TRUST (a small and busy agency which provides services to people who are homeless in our city) has asked us to appeal to parishioners for some warm clothes or blankets that can be given to the homeless. in Dublin. For further details please contact the Parish Office.
BECOME A C.C.!
Some additional volunteers are required to help with the weekly cleaning of our church. Please contact me if you have an hour to give to this voluntary work which takes place on Thursday morning. This ministry is open to both men and women.
Fr. Philip
DUBLIN DIOCESAN 21st WORLD DAY of the SICK 2013:
The following two Diocesan events will mark our 21st Celebration of the World day of the Sick. On Saturday February 9th a conference called ‘Share the Good News – The Word of God and the Sick’ will take place in All Hallows College. (Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend this conference). At 3pm on Sunday, February 10th, Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place in Our Lady of Victories Parish, Ballymun Road.
TABLE QUIZ:
The Grouped Parishes of Sandford and St Philips Milltown are having a Table Quiz at 8pm on Wednesday 30th January in St Philip’s Hall (Temple Road, Dartry). The cost is €12.50 per person, tables of (up to) 4, and includes finger food. Tables can be formed on the night. While it is not necessary to book a table it would be helpful to have an idea of numbers prior to the event, so if you are planning to attend perhaps you would e-mail sandfordandstphilips@eircom.net or tel./text 086 0386432 All welcome
The celebration of WORLD DAY FOR CONCECRATED LIFE invites all the Church to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life within the Christian community. In Dublin it will be celebrated on Friday 1st February at 8pm in the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall. For more information on the vocation to consecrated life in Ireland today, check out www.vocationsireland.com.
Are you searching for a way to offer yourself to the service of God’s world? Explore God’s call for you at www.exploreAway.net
SILVER SCREEN IN AVILA:
The Silver Screen showing for February is 'Touching the Void'. A gripping film based on the true story of 2 men's attempt to reach the summit of the Suile Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes. Tea, Coffee and discussion will take place after the showing. Offering: €5
NULLAMORE ANIMATION CAMP:
A course on making movie clips from models made of plasticine, wood and card will take place in Nullamore on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February 2013, 9.30am to 3pm. This course costs €45 and is suitable for boys
in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class. Nullamore is a youth club run by Brosna Educational Centres under the inspiration of Opus Dei, on Richmond Avenue South opposite the Milltown Luas stop, See www.nullamore.com or call 01 4971239
REDEMPTORIST COMMUNICATIONS
(Marianella, Orwell Rd. Rathgar) have arranged a training day for parishioners who wish to become involved in Children’s Liturgies in their own parishes. This course will take place in Rathgar on Saturday 23rd Feb. from 10.30am to 4pm. Please contact the Parish office if you wish to attend this training day.
“Learning to Forgive and to Lead the Joyous Life”.
The Parishes of Mount Argus, Rathmines and Harold’s Cross, invite you to attend this lecture at 8pm on Monday 4th February in Our Lady of the Rosary, Harold’s Cross. This presentation will be given by Dr Robert Enright who is a licensed psychologist and professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a founding member of the International Forgiveness Institute. The talk will take 45 minutes and it will be followed by a time for questions and discussions.
THE MILLS OF MILLTOWN
Clonskeagh’s Residents Association
has arranged a talk on The Mills of Milltown which will take place at 7.30pm on Monday Feb. 4th in the Milltown Parish Pastoral Centre. This talk will be presented by Rob Goodbody. Talk will be followed by a cup of tea. All welcome.
Pilgrimages to the Holy Land in April and May:
These 9 day pilgrimages take in all the major sites - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. In addition to a local guide there is an Irish Spiritual Leader who will celebrate Mass each day at one of the sacred shrines.
Full details are available from MAP Travel (01) 8783111 or www.maptravel.ie
Monday, January 21, 2013
Weekly Bulletin 19th & 20th January 2013
Just sit right down…….
Do you remember the article I wrote this time last year which suggested that we write ourselves a letter that we would not open until 1st December 2012? The content of the letter was to contain a little post mortem on Christmas 2012. Perhaps you found that to be a worthwhile project and have already composed a letter for next December. If not, now that Christmas is over and we are settling into the New Year I wonder would it be a good time to reconsider this idea and write yourself a letter which you will open in December 2013?. So let’s look at Christmas 2012, before we forget all about it and possibly lose some insights that could help next year.
Did you put the Christmas tree up so early that all the pine needles were on the floor by Christmas Day and you were tired of cleaning them up and bored with looking at the tree by the 27th Dec.?
Did you accept or refuse invitations which, in hindsight, you would change next year? We don’t have to accept all the invites that we get, some of them occur more by duty or habit than by intention.
Did you buy too big a turkey and think that you’d have feathers before you had eaten it.
Did children ask for too much from Santa, who gave them the idea that Santa’s bag was bottomless?
Did you see too much of your family, extended or otherwise? Sometimes we go to one sibling one day and another the following day, only to meet the same people twice.
Were you stuck watching the TV in one room, with Granny not able to hear, your teenagers not interested in what was on and Dad or Mam trying to keep everybody happy? Its’ not a sin to have two TV’s even at Christmas! Some of the younger people could ‘travel the house’ with a round of chocolates.
Did you get lots of presents that you know you won’t use and you won’t get around to changing? Should they go to the Crosscare in the Pro-Cathedral?
Did you go to Church, were there too many or too few children at it? Was it overpowering or left you wanting to go to ‘real Mass’? And did you forget/not get round to going to the Carol Service?
Also, did you put everything away on the 6th Jan but leave the Crib for at least a week (gently explaining that Christmas is about the Birth of our Saviour and not about the tinsel etc).
Don’t forget that the ‘Media’ depict Christmas as ‘all happy families’ sitting by a log fire with a flurry of snow, everybody blissfully happy. That’s not always the case. Christmas often magnifies how your situation is now. So if you’ve had bereavement, or you are alone then the emotions will be magnified. Conversely if you are just married or have recently had a ‘big happy event’ then these emotions/feelings will be magnified too.
So, sit right down and write yourself that letter (and you won’t have to ‘make believe’….), dated 1st Dec 2013 ‘It did come from you’
Fr. Philip Adm
Thank you for the €1,423 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Parish (& Dioceses) and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1091.
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Lucy Campion was baptised in our church this weekend. We welcome her into our Christian community and congratulate his parents and Godparents
DUBLIN DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR:
will take place from 9.30am to 12.45 on Saturday 26th January. Details of the morning’s workshops are available on the tables at the back of the church. Booking forms are attached to the information sheet. These forms can be returned to the Parish and your booking will be forwarded to the Dioceses.
LITURGY GROUP MEETING:
the Parish Liturgy group will meet at 8pm on Thursday next, Jan. 24th
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME:
Next Sunday’s 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ programme for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in May.
Mary Aikenhead Day Centre:
There will be an outdoor collection after all Masses next weekend for the Mary Aikenhead Day Centre in Donnybrook. This Centre provides excellent day care for elderly people, many of whom are from this parish. The Centre also provides meals on wheels. Part funding is provided by the HSE but additional funds are required in order to keep up the standard of care provided for by the Centre. Please be as generous as you can.
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP:
members of this group are invited to attend Afternoon Tea, in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. A celebrated actress will attend to provide entertainment at this event.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. Next Friday is Jamboree Day! All welcome.
The Annual Radharc Memorial Mass will take place in our church on next Sunday, January 27th at 3pm. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Pastoral Centre and will be followed by the screening of two Radharc Films. All welcome. (Please contact the Parish Office if you are available to help with the refreshments after this Mass)
The Parish plans to start computerizing its records over the next couple of months. If you have experience in data inputting perhaps you could volunteer to help with this task. Please contact Fr. Philip if you are available to help.
Silver Screen at Avila:
on Sat 2nd Feb at 7.30pm. The Silver Screen showing for February is 'Touching the Void’ , a gripping film based on the true story of 2 men's attempt to reach the summit of the Suile Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes. Teas/ Coffees and discussion take place after the showing. Offering: €5
Pilgrimages to the Holy Land in April and May:
These 9 day pilgrimages take in all the major sites - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. In addition to a local guide there is an Irish Spiritual Leader who will celebrate Mass each day at one of the sacred shrines.
Full details are available from MAP Travel (01) 8783111 or www.maptravel.ie
TABLE QUIZ:
The Grouped Parishes of Sandford and St Philips Milltown, Diocese of Dublin are having a Table Quiz. This will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 30th January in St Philip’s Hall (Temple Road, Dartry). The cost is €12.50 per person, tables of (up to) 4, and includes finger food. Tables can be formed on the night. While it is not necessary to book a table it would be helpful to have an idea of numbers prior to the event, so if you are planning to attend perhaps you would e-mail sandfordandstphilips@eircom.net or tel./text 086 0386432 All welcome
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Weekly Bulletin 12th & 13 January
VIGIL FOR LIFE
There will be a Unite for Life Vigil at 4.30pm on Sat 19th January at Merrion Square West (near Dáil). Please make every effort to attend. Ireland is on the brink of legalising abortion. The Government says it plans to legislate early in 2013, and abortions will then be carried out in ireland for the first time. This is a truly chilling prospect. Unborn babies and their mothers need us to speak up for them at this critical time. That’s why we’re asking you to join with thousands of others at the UNITE FOR LIFE VIGIL on January 19th at Merrion Square, Dublin.
We all agree that pregnant women should receive all treatments necessary to safeguard their lives. However, those pushing for abortion are dishonestly blurring the distinction between necessary medical treatment and abortion.
Ireland, without abortion, is a world leader in safety for pregnant mothers. Yet, right now, we are closer to abortion here than ever before.
It is a defining moment for our country. Will you stand united to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves? Can we count on you being there on the day? Your presence is vital. The situation could not be more grave.
For further information, please visit our ‘Vigil for Life’ face book page and www.unite4life.net or telephone us at 087, 7020255 or 0872668702.
Thank you for the €1,438 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Parish (& Dioceses) and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1087
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR: this seminar will take place from 9.30am to 12.45 on Saturday 26th January. Details of the workshops which you can attend during the morning are available on the tables at the back of the church. Booking forms are attached to the information sheet. These forms can be returned to the Parish and your booking will be forwarded to the Dioceses.
WORLD YOUTH DAY is a celebration of young people and their Catholic faith. Each World Youth Day is celebrated in a different city, giving a chance to all young people to come together in faith. In 2013, it comes to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. More information on this World Youth Day is available at: www.rio2013.com. Parishioners from Milltown participated in previous World Youth Days and found them to be a very enjoyable experience. The parish is willing to part sponsor 2 young people who wish to travel to this year’s World Youth Day in Rio. One name has already been received. If you are interested in attending this World Youth Day please contact Fr. Philip as soon as possible as names need to be with the Dioceses by the end of January.
Our condolences to the family and friends of the late Joe Hand whose funeral Mass took place here during the last week.
Donal Moore was baptised in our church this weekend. We welcome him into our Christian community and congratulate his parents and Godparents
Parishioners who attended the Week of Guided Prayer, which took place here in the parish last November, are invited to attend a follow up meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Tuesday, January 15th.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The Octave of prayer will be observed as usual from the 18th to the 25th of January. Its inauguration in Dublin will take place at an interdominational Service at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Cathal Bruagha Street on Friday, 18th January at 8pm. This year, the theme “What does God require of us?” was chosen by Christian communities in India
Parishioners who have participated in the training programme for Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned during next Sunday’s Masses.
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: This group will also host an Afternoon Tea in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. A celebrated actress will attend to provide entertainment at this event.
PARISH CRAFT GROUP: New members are invited to join this group who meet at 10.30am on Thursday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
The Annual Radharc Memorial Mass will take place in our church on Sunday, January 27th at 3pm. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Pastoral Centre and will be followed by the screening of two Radharc Films. All welcome.
PARISH CHRISTMAS ART COMPETITION: Thank you to all who entered in our Christmas Art Competition. Congratulations to Johanna Mullin, Ricky Byrne and Sarah Feely whose entries have been chosen as winners. Highly commended awards go to John Mullin, Finn O’Reilly, Conor, Elsa Linehan, Alex Byrne & Richard Byrne. Prizes can be collected in the Sacristy after Mass
Become a C.C. ! Some additional volunteers are required to help with the weekly cleaning of our church. Please contact me if you have an hour to give to this voluntary work which takes place on Thursday morning. This ministry is open to both men and women. Fr. Philip
Details of the January Programme for Orlagh are on our Parish Notice Boards and also on their website: www.ORLAGH.IE
CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0044 161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
ALONE is an independent charity that works with older people who are in crisis, at risk of homelessness or socially isolated. You can make a huge difference by simply visiting older people living alone. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation please contact ALONE on 01 679 1032 or email enquiries@alone.ie’
There will be a Unite for Life Vigil at 4.30pm on Sat 19th January at Merrion Square West (near Dáil). Please make every effort to attend. Ireland is on the brink of legalising abortion. The Government says it plans to legislate early in 2013, and abortions will then be carried out in ireland for the first time. This is a truly chilling prospect. Unborn babies and their mothers need us to speak up for them at this critical time. That’s why we’re asking you to join with thousands of others at the UNITE FOR LIFE VIGIL on January 19th at Merrion Square, Dublin.
We all agree that pregnant women should receive all treatments necessary to safeguard their lives. However, those pushing for abortion are dishonestly blurring the distinction between necessary medical treatment and abortion.
Ireland, without abortion, is a world leader in safety for pregnant mothers. Yet, right now, we are closer to abortion here than ever before.
It is a defining moment for our country. Will you stand united to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves? Can we count on you being there on the day? Your presence is vital. The situation could not be more grave.
For further information, please visit our ‘Vigil for Life’ face book page and www.unite4life.net or telephone us at 087, 7020255 or 0872668702.
Thank you for the €1,438 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Parish (& Dioceses) and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1087
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR: this seminar will take place from 9.30am to 12.45 on Saturday 26th January. Details of the workshops which you can attend during the morning are available on the tables at the back of the church. Booking forms are attached to the information sheet. These forms can be returned to the Parish and your booking will be forwarded to the Dioceses.
WORLD YOUTH DAY is a celebration of young people and their Catholic faith. Each World Youth Day is celebrated in a different city, giving a chance to all young people to come together in faith. In 2013, it comes to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. More information on this World Youth Day is available at: www.rio2013.com. Parishioners from Milltown participated in previous World Youth Days and found them to be a very enjoyable experience. The parish is willing to part sponsor 2 young people who wish to travel to this year’s World Youth Day in Rio. One name has already been received. If you are interested in attending this World Youth Day please contact Fr. Philip as soon as possible as names need to be with the Dioceses by the end of January.
Our condolences to the family and friends of the late Joe Hand whose funeral Mass took place here during the last week.
Donal Moore was baptised in our church this weekend. We welcome him into our Christian community and congratulate his parents and Godparents
Parishioners who attended the Week of Guided Prayer, which took place here in the parish last November, are invited to attend a follow up meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Tuesday, January 15th.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The Octave of prayer will be observed as usual from the 18th to the 25th of January. Its inauguration in Dublin will take place at an interdominational Service at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Cathal Bruagha Street on Friday, 18th January at 8pm. This year, the theme “What does God require of us?” was chosen by Christian communities in India
Parishioners who have participated in the training programme for Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned during next Sunday’s Masses.
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: This group will also host an Afternoon Tea in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. A celebrated actress will attend to provide entertainment at this event.
PARISH CRAFT GROUP: New members are invited to join this group who meet at 10.30am on Thursday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
The Annual Radharc Memorial Mass will take place in our church on Sunday, January 27th at 3pm. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Pastoral Centre and will be followed by the screening of two Radharc Films. All welcome.
PARISH CHRISTMAS ART COMPETITION: Thank you to all who entered in our Christmas Art Competition. Congratulations to Johanna Mullin, Ricky Byrne and Sarah Feely whose entries have been chosen as winners. Highly commended awards go to John Mullin, Finn O’Reilly, Conor, Elsa Linehan, Alex Byrne & Richard Byrne. Prizes can be collected in the Sacristy after Mass
Become a C.C. ! Some additional volunteers are required to help with the weekly cleaning of our church. Please contact me if you have an hour to give to this voluntary work which takes place on Thursday morning. This ministry is open to both men and women. Fr. Philip
Details of the January Programme for Orlagh are on our Parish Notice Boards and also on their website: www.ORLAGH.IE
CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0044 161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
ALONE is an independent charity that works with older people who are in crisis, at risk of homelessness or socially isolated. You can make a huge difference by simply visiting older people living alone. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation please contact ALONE on 01 679 1032 or email enquiries@alone.ie’
Weekly Bulletin 5th & 6th January 2013
Thank you for the €1,093 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Parish (& Dioceses) and for the Share Collection which amounted to €778.
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Congratulations to Elaine Browmlee and Diarmuid Tempany, who were married in our church last weekend.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The January meeting of the P.P.C. will take place at 8pm on Monday, January 7th.
DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR: this diocesan seminar will take place on Saturday 26th January. Workshops will include useful material for the celebration of the Year of Faith. Further details of the workshops which will take place on the day will be included in our weekly bulletin as soon as we receive them.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group has resumed in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday mornings. Jamboree will take place at the January 25th meeting of the Adult & Toddler Group. All welcome to attend.
YOGA CLASSES: Names are now being taken for the 6 week Yoga Courses which will commence in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 9.30am on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th of January. Each of the 6 week courses will cost €80. If however you wish to participate in both courses it will cost €150.
A class for the mature person will commences at 10.30am on Thursday January 17th. This 6 week course costs €30. The first 30minutes of this class are not suitable for people with limited mobility. The cost for students who wish to join the class at 11am is €15.
For further details on these courses please contact the Yoga teacher, Orla Punch, at 0879340839 after the 8th of January.
WORLD YOUTH DAY is a celebration of young people and their Catholic faith. It brings together young people from all over the world to one place, to reflect on their faith. Each World Youth Day is celebrated in a different city, giving a chance to all young people to come together in faith. In 2011 it was held in Europe in Madrid. In 2013, it comes to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Each World Youth Day has a theme – a central unifying thought. For Rio it is “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28, 19). This is a theme that needs reflection and thought because it goes to the very heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ in the modern world. More information on this World Youth Day is available at: www.rio2013.com. The parish is willing to part sponsor a young person to attend this World Youth Day. Please contact Fr. Philip if you are interested in attending this global event.
Become a C.C. ! Some additional volunteers are required to help with the weekly cleaning of our church. Please contact me if you have an hour to give to this voluntary work which takes place on Thursday morning. This ministry is open to both men and women. Fr. Philip
ALONE is an independent charity that works with older people who are in crisis, at risk of homelessness or socially isolated. You can make a huge difference by simply visiting older people living alone. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation please contact ALONE on 01 679 1032 or email enquiries@alone.ie’
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The Octave of prayer will be observed as usual from the 18th to the 25th of January. Its inauguration in Dublin will take place at an interdominational Service at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Cathal Bruagha Street on Friday, 18th January at 8pm. This year, the theme “What does God require of us?” was chosen by Christian communities in India
PARISH CRAFT GROUP: New members are invited to join this group who meet at 10.30am on Thursday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
The Annual General Meeting of the Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will take place on Tuesday, January 8th at 2.30pm.
This group will also host an Afternoon Tea in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. A celebrated actress will attend to provide entertainment at this event.
ALTAR SERVERS: additional Altar Servers are required in the Parish. We ask parents to consider having their children enrolled in this parish ministry. For further information please contact one of the priests in the parish.
The New Year at Orlagh
A Breathing Space: On Wednesday January 9th come away and rest a while in the quiet and beauty of Orlagh. Helped by guided reflections in tranquil surroundings, find the peace and tranquility you need to recharge, and refresh your mind and body. The day starts at 10.00 am and ends with lunch (optional) at 1.00pm. (The cost for the day is €25 which includes a 3-course lunch, or €15 without lunch).
Valuing yourself again for the first time’ will take place on Saturday, January 12th from 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. (€50) For further information and booking please contact 495 8190, Email: info@orlagh.ie, Website: www.orlagh.ie
Marriage and relationship Counselling
If you find that you are having difficulty talking to each other then talk to ACCORD. We are there to help you. For further information or to make an appointment please phone – 4780866 / 4784400”
ACCORD offers a safe, professional and confidential process facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage & relationship. Marriage and families are today experiencing new and more complex challenges than ever before. Our service is available to all regardless of marital status.
ACCORD Counsellors are trained to the highest professional standards. Our training is accredited by the National Association of Pastoral Counsellor and Psychotherapists.
We are a non-profit organisation and, while we ask our clients to make a donation if circumstances allow them, nobody is refused counselling due to a lack of money.
We thank those of you who have already returned your Christmas Dues. Dues envelopes may be placed in the collection bags at Mass, given to one of the priests or handed into the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Congratulations to Elaine Browmlee and Diarmuid Tempany, who were married in our church last weekend.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The January meeting of the P.P.C. will take place at 8pm on Monday, January 7th.
DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR: this diocesan seminar will take place on Saturday 26th January. Workshops will include useful material for the celebration of the Year of Faith. Further details of the workshops which will take place on the day will be included in our weekly bulletin as soon as we receive them.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group has resumed in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday mornings. Jamboree will take place at the January 25th meeting of the Adult & Toddler Group. All welcome to attend.
YOGA CLASSES: Names are now being taken for the 6 week Yoga Courses which will commence in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 9.30am on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th of January. Each of the 6 week courses will cost €80. If however you wish to participate in both courses it will cost €150.
A class for the mature person will commences at 10.30am on Thursday January 17th. This 6 week course costs €30. The first 30minutes of this class are not suitable for people with limited mobility. The cost for students who wish to join the class at 11am is €15.
For further details on these courses please contact the Yoga teacher, Orla Punch, at 0879340839 after the 8th of January.
WORLD YOUTH DAY is a celebration of young people and their Catholic faith. It brings together young people from all over the world to one place, to reflect on their faith. Each World Youth Day is celebrated in a different city, giving a chance to all young people to come together in faith. In 2011 it was held in Europe in Madrid. In 2013, it comes to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Each World Youth Day has a theme – a central unifying thought. For Rio it is “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28, 19). This is a theme that needs reflection and thought because it goes to the very heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ in the modern world. More information on this World Youth Day is available at: www.rio2013.com. The parish is willing to part sponsor a young person to attend this World Youth Day. Please contact Fr. Philip if you are interested in attending this global event.
Become a C.C. ! Some additional volunteers are required to help with the weekly cleaning of our church. Please contact me if you have an hour to give to this voluntary work which takes place on Thursday morning. This ministry is open to both men and women. Fr. Philip
ALONE is an independent charity that works with older people who are in crisis, at risk of homelessness or socially isolated. You can make a huge difference by simply visiting older people living alone. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation please contact ALONE on 01 679 1032 or email enquiries@alone.ie’
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The Octave of prayer will be observed as usual from the 18th to the 25th of January. Its inauguration in Dublin will take place at an interdominational Service at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Cathal Bruagha Street on Friday, 18th January at 8pm. This year, the theme “What does God require of us?” was chosen by Christian communities in India
PARISH CRAFT GROUP: New members are invited to join this group who meet at 10.30am on Thursday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
The Annual General Meeting of the Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will take place on Tuesday, January 8th at 2.30pm.
This group will also host an Afternoon Tea in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. A celebrated actress will attend to provide entertainment at this event.
ALTAR SERVERS: additional Altar Servers are required in the Parish. We ask parents to consider having their children enrolled in this parish ministry. For further information please contact one of the priests in the parish.
The New Year at Orlagh
A Breathing Space: On Wednesday January 9th come away and rest a while in the quiet and beauty of Orlagh. Helped by guided reflections in tranquil surroundings, find the peace and tranquility you need to recharge, and refresh your mind and body. The day starts at 10.00 am and ends with lunch (optional) at 1.00pm. (The cost for the day is €25 which includes a 3-course lunch, or €15 without lunch).
Valuing yourself again for the first time’ will take place on Saturday, January 12th from 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. (€50) For further information and booking please contact 495 8190, Email: info@orlagh.ie, Website: www.orlagh.ie
Marriage and relationship Counselling
If you find that you are having difficulty talking to each other then talk to ACCORD. We are there to help you. For further information or to make an appointment please phone – 4780866 / 4784400”
ACCORD offers a safe, professional and confidential process facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage & relationship. Marriage and families are today experiencing new and more complex challenges than ever before. Our service is available to all regardless of marital status.
ACCORD Counsellors are trained to the highest professional standards. Our training is accredited by the National Association of Pastoral Counsellor and Psychotherapists.
We are a non-profit organisation and, while we ask our clients to make a donation if circumstances allow them, nobody is refused counselling due to a lack of money.
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