Weekly Bulletin 20th & 21st April

Thank you for the €1,143, 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 €953.

Our condolences to the families and friends of the late Maire Leonard and Josie Higgins whose funeral Masses took place here during the last week.

CONFIRMATION DAY:
Congratulations to the Pupils from Alexandra College who were confirmed here on Thursday.

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.

Your Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where they will be collected by Trocaire.

Saint John Of God Hospital, Public Lectures Series 2013:
Minding the Mind. The second lecture in this series will take place at 8pm on Monday, April 22nd, in St. John of God Hospital Stillorgan. The title of this lecture is ‘Fifty Shades of Light’. Further details of this series of lectures are on the Parish Notice Boards.

PARISH CENSUS GROUP:
Will meet at 8.30pm on Tuesday, April 23rd.

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.

PRAYER WITH SCRIPTURE:
will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre on this Tuesday, April 23rd at 8pm. Ministers of the Word are invited to attend this gathering. For further details on this group please contact Sile at 2028263 after 7pm.

The Irish Cancer Society is having an outdoor collection at our parish next weekend. The society is dedicated to ensuring people with cancer, and their families, can receive the emotional care and the practical support they need to help them through one of the most difficult times they may have to face.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Correspondence received from the Archdiocese called ‘Parish Pastoral Council Reflection & Discussion’ and the development of a plan for the parish which will ensure we remain a vibrant Christian and welcoming community were among the items which were discussed at April meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council.

The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning.

Clonskeagh Parish
has arranged a series of evenings called “Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God become Man”. The second evening in this series will take place in Clonskeagh Parish at 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 24th.The videos, which will be shown on these evenings, are presented by Fr. Robert Barron. A discussion will follow the screening.

Annual Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Foxrock Parish will take place from 20th – 29th May 2013.

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.

Orlagh Retreat Centre, Old Court Road, Dublin 16:
A Guided Silent Weekend Retreat for Women will take place during the weekend of the 3rd to the 6th of May 2013The preacher will be Fr. Daniel Reynolds, LC. The theme of the retreat is Christ My Way. To book a place, or for more information, please contact the Faith and Family Centre 01 288 9317 or faithandfamilycentre@arcol.org

Dublin County Choir presents
Gloria, the splendour of Choir & Brass on Saturday 18th May at 8.00pm at the National Concert Hall. Hosted by Liz Nolan and Conducted by Colin Block. Prices from €18 to €30. Further details from www.dublincountychoir.com

Teen-Line Ireland
Teen-Line Ireland is a registered charity which provides a free-phone help-line for young people who may be feeling alone, worried or distressed. We provide emotional support through our non-judgmental, secure and confidential listening service. They are built on the belief that young people from all social, religious and ethnic backgrounds can experience challenging times at some time in their lives. The Free-Phone Help-Line is 1800 833 634. All their volunteers are trained to the highest standard. For more information on Teen-Line Ireland, why not visit our website: www.teenline.ie Our phone-lines are open from 7p.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days per weekand from 3p.m. – 10p.m. on Wednesdays.

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

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!