Thank you for the €1291 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 €848.
Mass on Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th will be at 11am.
Patients in need of transport to and from their chemotherapy treatments (inc. 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.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - 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.
A parish Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thurs.at 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 Priory Institute is an accredited centre for theological, biblical and philosophical studies, operated by the Irish Province of the Dominican Order. It offers academic programmes by distance learning. This approach is particularly suitable for those who can’t attend classes regularly. The Priory Institute is part of the Dominican tradition, with nearly a thousand years of theology behind it. It is Catholic and ecumenical in its approach. It seeks to engage the best rational thinking of our times and brings the insight of different philosophical and religious thinkers to bear on the study of theology. Details of their programmes are available on line at www.PrioryInstitute.ie, by telephoning 01 4048124 or by emailing enquiries@prioryinstitute.com.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: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
Lough Derg Retreats: Thinking about ways to celebrate the Year of Faith? Visit Lough Derg and take part in its Three Day Pilgrimage which takes place every day until Tuesday 13th August. For further information or to make a booking contact Maureen in the Lough Derg Office, Tel: 071 9861518 (from NI 028 686 32391) email: info@loughderg.org online:www.loughderg.org
An International Gathering Conference: of the Pioneer Association will take place in All Hallows College, Dublin 9 on the 28th & 29th September 2013. The theme of this conference is The Spirit that sets us free – Overcoming Addiction. To book contact Central Office on: 01-874 9464 or www.pioneerassociation.com
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.
A minimum of three months’ notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
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.
Prayer for the Child in the Womb
Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life.
Reawaken in us respect for every human life.
Help us to see in each child the marvellous
work of our Creator.
Open our hearts to welcome every child as a
unique and wonderful gift.
Guide the work of doctors, nurses and
midwives.
May the life of a mother and her baby in the
womb be equally cherished and respected.
Help those who make our laws to uphold the
uniqueness and sacredness of every human life,
from the first moment of conception to natural
death.
Give us wisdom and generosity to build a
society that cares for all.
Together with Mary, your Mother,
in whose womb you took on our human
nature,
Help us to choose life in every decision we
take.
We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life
with you, and in the communion of the
Blessed Trinity.
Amen.
