CELEBRATING BAPTISM
This Eastertide (between Easter Sunday and Pentecost) Milltown Parish will be part of a Pilot programme for Baptism preparation. About 10 other parishes in the Diocese are involved in the Pilot. I jokingly call it the ‘bells and whistles version’! It is, of course, much more.
Baptism is about GRACE. It celebrates our beauty and dignity in the eyes of God. It’s about rejoicing in the graced individual each one of us is in Christ.
Baptism is about COMMUNITY. It welcomes each person as a member of the Christian community. It is the first step of our entering into the community of faith.
Baptism is about NOW. It is about who I am and who we are, our new identity in Christ – much more than a distant memory. It is what we try to live out of each day, individually and together.
We are trying to bring out this meaning more and more. And so we are developing a new way of preparing for Baptism and celebrating Baptism.
In this new way, we are putting a big emphasis on
-The role of the whole Christian community – because Baptism is about the community welcoming a cherished new member;
-The role of the parents – because Baptism is about the gift they are to their children and what they have to offer in their children’s growth as Christians.
Fr. Philip Adm (more details next week!)
Thank you for the €1,444 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 €1127.
SPRING FORWARD!
Clocks go forward today by one hour.
EASTER SUNDAY:
Mass will be at 10.and 11.30 a.m. There will be no evening Mass.
EASTER MONDAY:
Mass at 11.00 a.m.
Thank you to those who have already returned their Easter 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.
FIRST FRIDAY:
Next Friday, April 5th t, 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
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them after Easter.
DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 7th – 12th September. Application forms are available for any sick person who may wish to attend this pilgrimage. The sick pilgrims are accommodated in the Accueil Notre Dame which is situated close to the Grotto, and are cared for by voluntary doctors, nurses and helpers from all over the diocese. All applications are subject to consideration by the Pilgrimage Medical board.
MILLTOWN PARISH BRIDGE CLUB
Parishioners are invited to apply for membership of the Bridge Club. There are a limited number of places now available. Players of all standard are welcome. Play night is Wednesday of each week from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. approximately. Unfortunately there are no lessons available for beginners. New members welcome.
There are French Classes available on Wednesday afternoon in the Parish Pastoral Centre for 5 – 12 year olds. Class sizes are small. For further details please contact Zinit May at 086, 1044498 or email Zinit at Zinit.may@gmail.com.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will have their April meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thurs.11th.
Daffodil Day needs your help. Due to the bad weather across much of Ireland on Friday, March 22nd; there is a significant shortfall on funds raised this year. There are still many ways to support us. If you have any questions about Daffodil Day please Call Save 1850 60 60 60.
LITURGY GROUP MEETING:
The Parish Liturgy group will meet at 8.30pm on Monday, April 8th
YOUTH FOR UNITY EASTER CAMP:
will take place in Carlingford Adventure Centre in Co. Louth. It's from Tuesday 02nd April arrival at 2pm to Thursday 04th April 2pm. Age group 13-17 year olds. Further details are on the church Notice Board
Secret Gardens:
Milltown is flush with beautiful back gardens, hidden from view. Would you be willing to open up your back garden to your local community some sunny afternoon as part of a trail of ‘Secret Gardens’? About five back gardens in close proximity would be required to run with this event and on the day a group of local people would walk from house to house, enjoying the garden delights along the way. In the final garden, the group could then relax for a cuppa and a chat .If interested, please contact Dublin City Council’s Community Development Team on 2223413/2223427/2223726.Ronan O'Donnell, Senior Community Officer ,Dublin City Council, Block 2 Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 222 3726 ronan.odonnell@dublincity.ie
Orlagh Centre:
On Saturday, Apr 13 a DAY FOR YOURSELF will take place in Orlagh. The theme for the day will be ‘‘Dealing with life’s disappointments ‘It commences at 10.00am and continues until 4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. The cost is €50. The day will be facilitated by Bernadette Toal & John Byrne. For further details please contact: Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh Centre, Old Court Road, Firhouse, Dublin 16 Tel (01) 495-8190
info@orlagh.ie www.orlagh.ie
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning at 10.30am. If you enjoy craft work and would like to join this group please do come along. Activities include knitting, crochet, rug making etc. the choice is yours!
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
