Thank you for the €1,122 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 €863.
We offer our Condolences to the family and friends of the late Ann Mangan whose funeral Mass took place in our church last week.
Adam Aslibekian was baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome him into our Christian community and congratulate his parents and Godparents.
The Pro Life Trust is having a church Gate collection after all Masses this weekend. This Trust provides funds for legal and educational initiatives which support the right to life of unborn children and in particular the work of the Pro Life Campaign. At the present time funds are urgently required to work for the continued protection of unborn children and their mothers in Ireland.
A Woodwork Camp for 3rd to 6th class schoolboys will be held in Nullamore on the 18th, 19th July. Participants at the workshop will make and sail a model boat and build a model biplane.
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, Tel 4971239
The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Care to Drive’ Programme’. is a volunteer delivered transport service where trained & vetted volunteers drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments The service is free to the patient and the Irish Cancer Society pay all volunteer expenses. Patients in need of transport to and from their chemotherapy treatments, blood tests and consultant appointments can avail of the free ‘Care to Drive’ service to the following hospitals – St. Vincent’s; St. James’s; the Mater; Tallaght; Blanchardstown. Contact the Irish Cancer Society on 01 2310 566 for more details.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Many of you will be aware of the recent devastating floods experienced in the southern region of France, and in particular in the Lourdes area. While the damage caused by the flood waters was indeed quite extensive in the Domain itself and in the Grotto area, work began immediately and this enormous effort resulted in only the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage being forced to cancel. All subsequent pilgrimages have and are travelling as normal including our own Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage, which takes place from 7th -12th September next. If there are any sick people in our parish who wish to travel on the Special Section for the Sick, in particular those who have never travelled to Lourdes before, then please contact the Pilgrimage Office on (01) 8376820 where application forms are available.
Rio-In Dublin
Registration for Rio in Dublin is still open. We encourage young people to book as soon as possible as places are limited. Registration Forms and details of what is happening at Rio in Dublin can be found at www.wyd@dublindiocese.ie or by calling 01-8373732.
What is Liturgy ?-
Fr. Lukasz o.d.c will be the guest speaker on this topic which will be part of a presentation in the Edith Stein Room of St Teresa's Church Clarendon St, Dublin 2 on Monday, 15th July at 7pm,. For more information check out: www.clarendonstreet.com/index.php?article=news_Upcoming_Events
An unplanned pregnancy or a crisis during a pregnancy may be a time of anxiety and stress. Taking the time you need to look at your issues and thoughts calmly can help. It can help to talk to someone who is not personally involved and who can help you find the answers to your questions. Cura counsellors will provide the opportunity for you to discuss options you wish to explore or consider in relation to your pregnancy. Counselling can support you in making decisions about your pregnancy without influence or direction.
For support and counselling in relation to an unplanned or crisis pregnancy please contact your local Cura Centre or you can talk to us on the Cura National Helpline 1850 622 626
Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place from the 15th-18th August –This exciting four day event offers workshops, concerts and inspiring talks from the Cistercian College, Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co Tipperary. You can book on line@ www.youth2000.ie For further information contact 01-6753690 .
POPE John Paul II and POPE John XXIII are to be declared saints.
Pope Francis has approved a second miracle attributed to Pope John Paul 11, John Paul, a Pole who was elected pope in 1978 was the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. He died in 2005 and his elevation to sainthood ranks as the fastest in modern times. He will be remembered as the "globe-trotting pope," after having made more than 100 trips outside Italy. He is also credited with being instrumental in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 because of his defence of the Solidarity Trade Union in his native Poland.
Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963. He was known as "Good Pope John" for his kindly demeanour and simplicity, attributes which many have likened to our current Pope Francis. The Italian born Angelo Roncalli led the Catholic Church toward major reforms by opening the Second Vatican Council in 1962,
Since his election in March Pope Francis has tried to instil a spirit of simplicity and reform in the Church. Regarding the canonisation of Pope John XX111 he has waived the customary rules requiring a second miracle after beatification.
The canonisation ceremonies, which are likely to bring hundreds of thousands to Rome, are expected later this year; perhaps in November. As our parish church here in Milltown is the only church in the country to have a shrine to Blessed John XX111 perhaps some parishioners might consider attending this occasion?
