Baptism pilot programme.
On Easter Sunday I wrote about the Pilot programme for Baptism. Here are some of the details that we hope to follow. It will be slightly different for each of the Parishes involved. We hope to do as much as we can in Milltown.
The first meeting involves Meeting and welcoming the parents who are presenting a child for baptism. Each family will have a ‘companion’ from the parish Baptism Team who will be their point of contact through the process.
Preparing the Sunday Mass community to welcome the new members who will be baptised (Sundays April 14, 21).
•At our Mass on April 28, the families will be introduced to and welcomed by the community.
•At our Mass on May 5, the families will again be present, as we all reflect together on the meaning of baptism.
•Over these two weeks and the following week, the parents will take part together in three one-hour sessions. These are designed to support and empower them in their role of accompanying their child on the journey of faith.
•Celebration of Baptism at our Mass on Sunday May 19, the Feast of Pentecost.
Fr. Philip Adm
Thank you for the €1,389 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 €1013.
Today is Share Appeal Day. There are copies of the Dublin Diocese Share Fund for the year ended 30th June 2012 available on the parish book stand.
Your Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where they will be collected by Trocaire.
Michael Fox and Emily Smith were recently baptised in our church. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and Godparents.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME:
This 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. We welcome the children and their parents
CONFIRMATION DAY:
Pupils from Alexandra College will be confirmed in our Parish Church on next Thursday, April 18th. Helpers are required to provide refreshments for the girls and their families in the Parish pastoral Centre after the ceremony. Please contact the Parish Office if you are available to help at this function.
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.
Saint John Of God Hospital, Public Lectures Series 2013:
Minding the Mind. The first lecture in this series will take place at 8pm on Monday, April 15th in St. John of God Hospital Stillorgan. The title of the first lecture is ‘Problem Gambling – Presentations and Treatment. Further details of this series of lectures are on the Parish Notice Boards.
PARISH CENSUS GROUP:
Will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, April 16th.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
The April meeting of the P.P.C. will take place at 8pm on next Tuesday, April 16th at 8pm.
PRAYER WITH SCRIPTURE:
We have taken a break following our Lenten/Holy Week stretch. Now at the request of people who have participated, we plan to re-convene on Tuesday next, April 16th at 8pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre, when we will talk about a monthly gathering or a fortnightly one, depending on the wishes of the group. We still welcome some new companions to ‘Wonder with the Word’. Sile O’ Reilly
MILLTOWN PARISH ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP:
This group have organized a walk called “Famous Dubliners” which will take place on next Tuesday April 16th. Pat Liddy, historian and writer, will lead the walk. It will start at 11.30am at Portobello Harbour and should be completed by 1pm. If you are interested in going on this walk please leave your name and the €5 cover cost into the Parish Pastoral Centre as soon as possible.
LITURGY GROUP:
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on Thursday, April 18th.
Clonskeagh Parish has arranged the following programme as part of their parish’s celebration of the Year of Faith. A series of 5 presentations, which will explain and explore the core of our Catholic Faith, commences in Clonskeagh Parish at 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 17th, The videos which will be shown on these 5 evening is part of a series of 10 presented by Fr. Robert Barron. The remaining 5 videos will be screened in September. A discussion will follow each video. The title of the first night’s screening is:
“Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God become Man”.
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
Invitation to Pray for Success in Examinations:
Students facing exams and their families and friends are invited to attend a special Hour of Prayer in St. Joseph’s Oratory, Bird Ave. Church, on Wednesday, April 24th.It will be led by Fr. Kevin Bartley and will commence at 7.30pm.
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.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning.
