Thank you for the €973 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 €718.
Mia Mulkeen and Adam Aslibekian were baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and Godparents.
Next Thursday, August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption. Mass times for this Holy Day of Obligation are 6pm on Wednesday 14th and 10am & 6pm on Thursday 15th.
Liturgy Group: The Liturgy Group will meet at 7pm on Thursday, August 15th.
Sandyford Parish invites all to attend the blessing of the relocated statue of Our Lady. This ceremony will take place after the 7pm Mass on Thursday August 15th in St. Mary’s church. Refreshments will be served afterwards in St. Mary’s Meeting Room. All welcome to attend.
Gorta thanks the parishioners of Milltown for the €1026 which they donated to their recent church gate collection.
For the past 20 years the Patient Support Services department in the Irish Cancer Society has run an annual cancer patient survivorship conference. As part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations they are bringing all their patient events together in one major survivorship conference. This conference, which will be our main patient event for 2013, will take place on 20th and 21st September in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin and will be attended by approximately 700 cancer patients, survivors and family members. There is no charge for people to attend. Further information on the conference can be found at www.cancer.ie/nccs. ,01 2310 533 or aosullivan@irishcancer.ie.
Patients in need of transport to and from their chemotherapy treatments (including. bloods, consultant appointments, follow-ups, etc.) can avail of ‘Care to Drive’ - a free transport service to the following hospitals – St. Vincent’s; St. James’s; the Mater; Tallaght; Blanchardstown. Contact your hospital team or the Irish Cancer Society on 01 2310 566 for more details.
As part of National Heritage week, Orlagh Centre is pleased to host Open Days on Saturday, August 17 from 11.00 to 5.00 pm Sunday, August 18 from 2.00 to 6.00 pm. You are welcome to go visit the house and grounds and learn about Orlagh's rich history and what happens now. Refreshments will be served All are welcome.
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. You can contact Cura for support at any time during your pregnancy.
The counselling is free of charge and you can attend for as many sessions as you feel you need at any time during your pregnancy.
This service is also available to men and other family members who need support in relation to a crisis pregnancy
Our Annual Parish Fun Day will be held this year on Sunday 29th September. There will be something for everyone from young to the not so young. There will be a DJ, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Goodie bags and a selection of food for all to enjoy on the day. So please mark your diary for Sunday 29th Sept.
Final request - volunteers! We ask for your help to make this the success it has been for the last number of years. Please contact Therese Clancy @ 0877658424.
AWARE -Volunteer Recruitment is now open for our Dublin-based lo call help line listening services which is currently supported on Monday – Sunday from 10.00am to 10.00 pm. We are particularly interested in people who can volunteer for Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 7.00pm. Full details and application forms are available from our website www.aware.ie or contact us on 01-6617211.
A chanted Taize Evening Prayer around the Cross, will be held on Friday 16th August 2013, in St Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin 7.It will be hosted by St Kevin's Community on the 8th Anniversary of the entry into the life of eternity of Brother Roger Schutz, founder of the ecumenical monastic community of Taize. It will begin at 7.30pm Irish time, 8.30pm French time - so as to correlate with the Taize brothers' own Evening prayer. The LUAS Smithfield stop is nearby and there is free parking in Smithfield after 7pm. All are welcome Further details are available on: taizedublin@gmail.com or Facebook: 'Taize Dublin'
Parishioners are requested to return their completed Census Forms to the parish as soon as possible. Additional Forms are available for collection at the church doors. Returning a completed form will mean that a parish representative will not have to call to your home in the autumn
