Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, May 17th & 18th, 2008
We wish to thank all who helped with the organisation of our Liturgy and hospitality at last weekend’s official opening of the Parish Pastoral Centre. A great day was had by all!
This Saturday morning, 25 girls from Alexandra College received their first Holy Communion here in our parish church.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings will not be held on Friday next, May 23rd, as the parents and families of the confirmation girls from Alexandra College are invited into the Parish Pastoral Centre for refreshments directly after the ceremony. There will be no 10am Mass on Confirmation day.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Catholic Youth Care, the Catholic youth organisation has written to the Parish Pastoral Council telling us about their Active Citizenship Project which encourages youth groups to take on a positive role in their local communities.
The Parish Pastoral Council has endorsed and affirmed the aims of this project, and confirms that it is ready to support such local youth groups.
Through it we are trying to encourage young people and youth groups to become involved in a positive way in the life of the community. The projects are normally decided on by the youth group and be led by the young people themselves. Projects can be on any topic, and should normally contributes to the youth group becoming involved in the community and that the young people involved learn something about what It means being an active citizen in our society. For further information please contact the Parish Office.
A Diocesan Eucharistic Procession, led by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, will take place in Clonliffe College on Thursday may 22nd at 7.30pm.
Islands- Irish Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society extend a warm invitation to all bereaved parents, families and friends, to join us to remember their children in a special way at Islands Blessing of Remembrance in Glasnevin Cemetery, 25th May 2008 at 3pm.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1650 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1101.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
St. Michael’s House, Goatstown will be having an outdoor collection following all Masses this weekend.
Next weekend, there will be an outdoor collection for the Holy Rosary Missionaries, (Killeshandra Sisters). The sisters work in Africa, Central and South America and with refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland.
On Monday night, May 26th the European Movement Ireland will host an information evening on the forthcomming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty .All are invited to attend. This information session will commence at 7.30 in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday .This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Weekly Bulletin May 3rd & 4th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, May 3rd & 4th, 2008
Ascension of the Lord
Monday next, May 5th is a Bank Holiday. Mass will not be celebrated in Milltown Church on the Bank Holiday as a professional cleaning of the church floor will commence early on in the day. We appeal to all of our voluntary cleaners to come along on Thursday morning to help prepare the church for Sunday, May 11th.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend. Please note that due to preparation required for the official opening of the Parish Pastoral Centre on Sunday 11th there will not be a meeting of the Parent and Child group on Friday May 9th
The Milltown Parish Local History Society have organised a Photographic Exhibition of ‘Milltown Old and New’. This exhibition is on display in the Parish Pastoral Centre until May 7th 2008. The History Society would be very grateful for a loan of any old Milltown photographs to add to this display. All photographs will be returned to owners at end of exhibition. For further details please contact Brian Hardwicke at 2697210.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement group have commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. The next session will take place on Tuesday next, May 6th at 2.30pm. in the Parish Pastoral Centre. There is no charge for this class and members of the Active Retirement Group are welcome to attend.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish pastoral Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Pastoral Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests. The parish Pastoral Centre will not be open on Sunday morning next.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1243 and the Share Collection which amounted to €835.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
N.B. Additional Car Parking: Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the underground car park to the rear Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and St. Broc’s. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Dr. Una Agnew, (associate Professor at Milltown Institute of Philosophy & Theology) will be giving a lecture on “The Spirituality of Patrick Kavanagh”in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Rd. on Thursday May 8th at 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend
Sunday, May 3rd & 4th, 2008
Ascension of the Lord
Monday next, May 5th is a Bank Holiday. Mass will not be celebrated in Milltown Church on the Bank Holiday as a professional cleaning of the church floor will commence early on in the day. We appeal to all of our voluntary cleaners to come along on Thursday morning to help prepare the church for Sunday, May 11th.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend. Please note that due to preparation required for the official opening of the Parish Pastoral Centre on Sunday 11th there will not be a meeting of the Parent and Child group on Friday May 9th
The Milltown Parish Local History Society have organised a Photographic Exhibition of ‘Milltown Old and New’. This exhibition is on display in the Parish Pastoral Centre until May 7th 2008. The History Society would be very grateful for a loan of any old Milltown photographs to add to this display. All photographs will be returned to owners at end of exhibition. For further details please contact Brian Hardwicke at 2697210.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement group have commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. The next session will take place on Tuesday next, May 6th at 2.30pm. in the Parish Pastoral Centre. There is no charge for this class and members of the Active Retirement Group are welcome to attend.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish pastoral Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Pastoral Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests. The parish Pastoral Centre will not be open on Sunday morning next.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1243 and the Share Collection which amounted to €835.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
N.B. Additional Car Parking: Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the underground car park to the rear Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and St. Broc’s. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Dr. Una Agnew, (associate Professor at Milltown Institute of Philosophy & Theology) will be giving a lecture on “The Spirituality of Patrick Kavanagh”in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Rd. on Thursday May 8th at 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Weekly Bulletin April 26th & 27th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, April 26th & 27th 2008
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend. Please note that due to preparation required for the official opening of the Parish Pastoral Centre on Sunday 11th there will not be a meeting of the Parent and Child group on Friday May 9th
A Meeting for Ministers of the Word will take place on Monday April, 28th at 7.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre. Potential readers are also invited to attend.
At 8pm on Monday night, April 28th, the Parish Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised in May.
The Children’s choir will take part in the 10am this Sunday morning. Practise commences at 9am in the Parish Centre. New members are welcome to join this choir.
The Milltown Parish Local History Society have organised a Photographic Exhibition of Milltown Old and New’. This exhibition is on display in the Parish Pastoral Centre until May 7th 2008. The History Society would be very grateful for a loan of any old Milltown photographs to add to this display. All photographs will be returned to owners at end of exhibition. For further details please contact Brian Hardwicke at 2697210.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish pastoral Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Pastoral Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1098 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1195.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
N.B. Additional Car Parking : Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the underground car park to the rear Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and Broc House. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Readers for next weekend: May 3rd & 4th
6 pm. Sat. S.O’Reilly
10 am Sun. P.Morgan
11.30 Sun. M.O’Gorman
5.30 pm Sun. M.O’Nolan
Sunday, April 26th & 27th 2008
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend. Please note that due to preparation required for the official opening of the Parish Pastoral Centre on Sunday 11th there will not be a meeting of the Parent and Child group on Friday May 9th
A Meeting for Ministers of the Word will take place on Monday April, 28th at 7.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre. Potential readers are also invited to attend.
At 8pm on Monday night, April 28th, the Parish Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised in May.
The Children’s choir will take part in the 10am this Sunday morning. Practise commences at 9am in the Parish Centre. New members are welcome to join this choir.
The Milltown Parish Local History Society have organised a Photographic Exhibition of Milltown Old and New’. This exhibition is on display in the Parish Pastoral Centre until May 7th 2008. The History Society would be very grateful for a loan of any old Milltown photographs to add to this display. All photographs will be returned to owners at end of exhibition. For further details please contact Brian Hardwicke at 2697210.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish pastoral Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Pastoral Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1098 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1195.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
N.B. Additional Car Parking : Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the underground car park to the rear Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and Broc House. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Readers for next weekend: May 3rd & 4th
6 pm. Sat. S.O’Reilly
10 am Sun. P.Morgan
11.30 Sun. M.O’Gorman
5.30 pm Sun. M.O’Nolan
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Weekly Bulletin April 19th & 20th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, April 19th & 20th 2008
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
A Meeting for Ministers of the Word will take place on Monday April, 28th at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. Potential readers are also invited to attend.
The Bethany Group will have their monthly support meeting in the Parish Centre on Thursday next, April 24th at 7.30pm. All those who have suffered loss of any kind are welcome to attend this meeting which will be for one hour’s duration. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend training to become a minister in the Parish’s Bethany Bereavement Support Group.
Parish Social Justice Group Report. You will be will be aware that the parish has decided to embark on a twinning project as part of our Social Justice efforts. Parishioners have been invited to make proposals for a suitable twining project. The parish Social Justice group is very pleased to report that it has received a total of 13 different twinning proposals. This cover a wide variety of social justice needs in a variety of locations, and reflects we believe a parish with strong social justice awareness. We wish to thank all those who were moved by the appeal to make their submissions. The social justice group is now working on the review of these. All proposes have been written to, and it is hoped to make continuous progress over the coming weeks towards arriving at a selected twinning project for the parish. We will report back to parishioners when the review and selection process is completed.
The Children’s choir will recommence in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday mornings. New members are welcome to join this choir.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish Notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1098 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1195.
Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage preparation Courses. Perhaps you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this work. Further details are on the Parish notice boards.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
First of the Summer Wine , there will be a Wine Tasting evening in the Parish Centre at 8pm on Friday next April 25th. Please contact the Parish Office (2196740) if you wish to book a table. The cost per person is €10. The tasting will be conducted by Redmond’s of Ranelagh.
Additional Car Parking. Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the back of Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and Broc House. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Sunday, April 19th & 20th 2008
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
A Meeting for Ministers of the Word will take place on Monday April, 28th at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. Potential readers are also invited to attend.
The Bethany Group will have their monthly support meeting in the Parish Centre on Thursday next, April 24th at 7.30pm. All those who have suffered loss of any kind are welcome to attend this meeting which will be for one hour’s duration. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend training to become a minister in the Parish’s Bethany Bereavement Support Group.
Parish Social Justice Group Report. You will be will be aware that the parish has decided to embark on a twinning project as part of our Social Justice efforts. Parishioners have been invited to make proposals for a suitable twining project. The parish Social Justice group is very pleased to report that it has received a total of 13 different twinning proposals. This cover a wide variety of social justice needs in a variety of locations, and reflects we believe a parish with strong social justice awareness. We wish to thank all those who were moved by the appeal to make their submissions. The social justice group is now working on the review of these. All proposes have been written to, and it is hoped to make continuous progress over the coming weeks towards arriving at a selected twinning project for the parish. We will report back to parishioners when the review and selection process is completed.
The Children’s choir will recommence in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday mornings. New members are welcome to join this choir.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish Notice boards. A number of parishioners have already expressed interest in this journey.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1098 and the Share Collection which amounted to €1195.
Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage preparation Courses. Perhaps you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this work. Further details are on the Parish notice boards.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
First of the Summer Wine , there will be a Wine Tasting evening in the Parish Centre at 8pm on Friday next April 25th. Please contact the Parish Office (2196740) if you wish to book a table. The cost per person is €10. The tasting will be conducted by Redmond’s of Ranelagh.
Additional Car Parking. Some 40 car parking spaces are now available at the back of Maple Hall. Access is through the entrance between Maple Hall and Broc House. It is open during Saturday and Sunday masses. We invite parishioners to avail of this convenient and accessible facility.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Weekly Bulletin April 12th & 13th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, April 12th & 13th 2008
‘Year of Vocation’ is launched this Sunday by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin in the Pro Cathedral at 6.30pm. All welcome to attend.
We ask parishioners to return their Trocaire boxes to the parish as soon as possible.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group has commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. The next session will take place on Tuesday next, April 15th, in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.. There is no charge for this class and members are welcome to attend.
The Children’s choir will recommence in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday mornings. New members are welcome to join this choir.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish Notice boards.
It is proposed to start a roster of collectors at weekend masses. This will help expedite the two collections that are taken up during Mass. Please leave your name in the sacristy if you would be willing to be part of this group.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1385 and the Share Collection which amounted to €933.
Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage preparation Courses. Perhaps you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this work. Further details are on the Parish notice boards.
A Memorial Service for Parents whose babies have died within the last year, before or around the time of birth will be held in the Church of Our Lady of Dolores, Dolphin’s Barn on Sunday April 13th at 3pm.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
Readers for next weekend: April 19th & 20th
6 pm. Sat. A. O’Beirne 10 am Sun. M. Byrne
11.30 Sun. P. Kilbride 5.30 pm Sun. K. Dorshner
Sunday, April 12th & 13th 2008
‘Year of Vocation’ is launched this Sunday by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin in the Pro Cathedral at 6.30pm. All welcome to attend.
We ask parishioners to return their Trocaire boxes to the parish as soon as possible.
A Parish Prayer Group, guided by Fr. Alan Mowbray S.J., meets every Monday afternoon at 3pm in the Sacristy. New members welcome to attend.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group has commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. The next session will take place on Tuesday next, April 15th, in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.. There is no charge for this class and members are welcome to attend.
The Children’s choir will recommence in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday mornings. New members are welcome to join this choir.
Yoga Classes have recommenced in the Parish Centre on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. For further details ring Helen Hughes at 2156400 / 08704189140 or call to the Parish Centre on Wednesday next. This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Details of the proposed Parish Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are available in the Parish Office and on the parish Notice boards.
It is proposed to start a roster of collectors at weekend masses. This will help expedite the two collections that are taken up during Mass. Please leave your name in the sacristy if you would be willing to be part of this group.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1385 and the Share Collection which amounted to €933.
Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage preparation Courses. Perhaps you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this work. Further details are on the Parish notice boards.
A Memorial Service for Parents whose babies have died within the last year, before or around the time of birth will be held in the Church of Our Lady of Dolores, Dolphin’s Barn on Sunday April 13th at 3pm.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
Readers for next weekend: April 19th & 20th
6 pm. Sat. A. O’Beirne 10 am Sun. M. Byrne
11.30 Sun. P. Kilbride 5.30 pm Sun. K. Dorshner
Monday, April 7, 2008
Weekly Bulletin March 29th & 30th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Low Sunday, March 29th & 30 th, 2008
We ask parishioners to return their Trocaire boxes to the parish as soon as possible.
On Monday, March 31st we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord. This date was transferred from Tuesday March 25th this year.
On Monday night, at 8pm, the Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised on Saturday next, April 5th.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement group have commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. These will continue in the Parish Centre on Tuesday March 3rd at 2.30pm. Jim Gorman, Physical Activity Officer with the Health Promotion Unit of HSE will be leading this activity. There is no charge for this class and all are welcome to attend.
The parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Centre at Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.
Friday next, April 4th is the First Friday of the month. Please let the sacristans know of any parishioners who may wish to have Holy Communion brought to them on that day.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
A half day Interior Design course will take place in the Parish Centre on Saturday next, April 5th. Contact Clare at 087 2843521 for further details of this course.
We remind you of the hospitality available at the Parish Centre for parishioners each weekday morning and after Sunday morning Masses. We invite you to join us for a cup of coffee/tea after Mass.
The Children’s choir will recommence practise in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday, April 6th. New members are welcome to join this choir.
It is proposed to start a roster of collectors at weekend masses. This will help expedite the two collections that are taken up during Mass. Please leave your name in the sacristy if you would be willing to be part of this group.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1337 and the Share Collection which amounted to €902.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
Readers for next weekend: March 5th & 6th
6 pm. Sat. Anne Hurley
10 am Sun. J. Loughman
11.30 Sun. D. Fitzpatrick
5.30 pm Sun. M. O’Nolan
Low Sunday, March 29th & 30 th, 2008
We ask parishioners to return their Trocaire boxes to the parish as soon as possible.
On Monday, March 31st we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord. This date was transferred from Tuesday March 25th this year.
On Monday night, at 8pm, the Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised on Saturday next, April 5th.
The Milltown Parish Active Retirement group have commenced a series of ‘Gentle Activity to Music’ classes. These will continue in the Parish Centre on Tuesday March 3rd at 2.30pm. Jim Gorman, Physical Activity Officer with the Health Promotion Unit of HSE will be leading this activity. There is no charge for this class and all are welcome to attend.
The parish Liturgy Group will meet in the Parish Centre at Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.
Friday next, April 4th is the First Friday of the month. Please let the sacristans know of any parishioners who may wish to have Holy Communion brought to them on that day.
Our weekly Parent and Child Coffee Mornings continues to take place on Friday mornings in the Parish Centre at 10.30 am. All welcome to attend.
A half day Interior Design course will take place in the Parish Centre on Saturday next, April 5th. Contact Clare at 087 2843521 for further details of this course.
We remind you of the hospitality available at the Parish Centre for parishioners each weekday morning and after Sunday morning Masses. We invite you to join us for a cup of coffee/tea after Mass.
The Children’s choir will recommence practise in the Parish Centre at 9am on Sunday, April 6th. New members are welcome to join this choir.
It is proposed to start a roster of collectors at weekend masses. This will help expedite the two collections that are taken up during Mass. Please leave your name in the sacristy if you would be willing to be part of this group.
We are happy to announce that President Mary Mc. Aleese and our Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will both be with us for the 5.30 pm Mass on Pentecost Sunday (May 11th) . This is on the occasion of the official blessing and opening of our new Parish Centre which will take place immediately after the Mass. Afterwards there will be a reception for parishioners and guests.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1337 and the Share Collection which amounted to €902.
We thank those of you who have sent in your Easter Offerings. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Acknowledgements will be sent out in due course.
Readers for next weekend: March 5th & 6th
6 pm. Sat. Anne Hurley
10 am Sun. J. Loughman
11.30 Sun. D. Fitzpatrick
5.30 pm Sun. M. O’Nolan
Friday, March 21, 2008
Milltown Parish News and Events
Easter Ceremonies
Many parishioners take a Spring
break during the Easter weekend
which in turn means less people around to
attend the ceremonies in Church. The
feast of the Resurrection being the high
point of the Christian year we would ask
everybody who is available to make a
serious effort to be present to celebrate the
events of Holy Week. We invite a
representative number of women and men
to take part in the Washing of the Feet at
Holy Thursday’s evening mass to let the
sacristans, Tom Ferrick or Anne Hurley,
know beforehand. Anyone who would
like Holy Communion to be brought to
the homes of housebound parishioners at
the end of Mass on Holy Thursday should
also inform the sacristan.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage
to Lourdes
This year marks the 150th anniversary
of the apparitions at Lourdes.
Between seven and eight million pilgrims
are expected to visit this renowned venue
during its jubilee year.
The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to
Lourdes, led by Archbishop Diarmuid
Martin, takes place from September 7th –
12th. This large contingent of some two
thousand Dubliners gathered together at
Our Lady’s shrine constitutes an
experience of familyhood in faith. The
well planned liturgies and special
diocesan choir enhance the various
spiritual events during the pilgrimage. In
recent years groups representing our
parish have taken part in this annual
sojourn in Lourdes and have found it to be
both beneficial and enjoyable. We hope
some of you will come along with us. For
details contact the Parish Centre or phone
Map Travel at 01-8783111.
Painting of Church
We are glad that the re-decoration of
our church interior has been
completed for Easter. Parishioners have
expressed their pleasure at the ‘new look’.
The result has endowed the building with
an atmosphere which is both refreshing
and restful.
We are grateful to our painters T.G. Smith &
Sons for their work, completed with
minimum inconvenience. The church
look forward to its new distinctive presence
at the heart of the St. Annes development.
Children’s Choir
This Choir, under the direction of
Alexandra Jobling, sing each month
during school term at the 10 am mass. We
encourage parents to consider enlisting
their children in this professionally
conducted musical activity.
Bethany Bereavement
Group
The Parish Bethany Bereavement
Group meets in the Parish Centre on
the last Thursday of each month at 7.30
pm. Their function is to offer, when
appropriate, solidarity and encouragement
to those who have suffered grief and
personal loss.
Milltown Parish Bridge
Group
There are a few vacancies, including a
spare player, in the Duplicate bridge
game which takes place in the Parish
Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7.30
pm. Contact Paul Hanratty at 2698104 for
further details.
It is proposed to start a new course of
‘Bridge Lessons for Beginners’ if there
are a sufficient number of people
interested. For details on this please
contact the Parish Centre at 2196740.
Citizen Information Centre
We wish to remind parishioners of
the Citizen Information service
which is available in the Parish centre on
Wednesday mornings between 10.0 am –
12.30 pm. This service provides free,
impartial and confidential information
across the full range of state services and
entitlements as well as local supports.
Milltown Parish Active
Retirement Group
This group have commenced a series of
‘Gentle Activity to Music’ sessions
which will be conducted by Jim Gorman,
Physical Activity Officer with the Health
Promotion unit of the H.S.E.This
programme will continue on the first
Tuesdays of April, May and June in the
Parish Centre at 2.30pm. There is no
charge for this activity and all are
The Active Retirement Group has also
arranged their first mini-break. They are
travelling to the Galway Bay Hotel on
April 6th and will return on April 9th.
Further details on this are available in the
Parish Centre.
Interior Design Day
Ahalf-day Interior Design Course will
take place in the Parish Centre on
Saturday, April 5th. This course will
include information on colour, pattern,
lighting etc. The cost is €40. For further
details contact Clare at 087 – 2843521.
Parish Art Group
This group continues to meet on
Tuesday evenings at 7.30 in the
Parish centre. There is a nominal charge
for these sessions. New members are
welcome to attend.
Yoga
Helen Hughes has re-commenced her
Yoga classes in the Parish Centre on
Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. It is
proposed to commence a new course after
Easter. Please contact the Parish office for
further details.
Milltown Parish Historical
Society
This Parish Group hosted a very
successful talk on the Dodder with
author Christopher Moriarity. It was the
best attended evening in the Centre to
date. We look forward to the History
Group’s future events.
Parent and Toddler Group
This group continues to meet on Friday
morning at 10.30am in the Parish
Centre. Attendance at these Friday
morning gatherings has been much larger
than anticipated. Their youthful presence
is warmly welcomed by all. This group
intends to invite experts on Child Care to
speak to their group over the coming
months.
First of the SummerWine
Redmonds of Ranelagh have kindly
agreed to host a wine tasting in the
Parish Centre on Friday, April 25th.
Pencil this date into your diary! Further
details will be available after Easter.
Many parishioners take a Spring
break during the Easter weekend
which in turn means less people around to
attend the ceremonies in Church. The
feast of the Resurrection being the high
point of the Christian year we would ask
everybody who is available to make a
serious effort to be present to celebrate the
events of Holy Week. We invite a
representative number of women and men
to take part in the Washing of the Feet at
Holy Thursday’s evening mass to let the
sacristans, Tom Ferrick or Anne Hurley,
know beforehand. Anyone who would
like Holy Communion to be brought to
the homes of housebound parishioners at
the end of Mass on Holy Thursday should
also inform the sacristan.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage
to Lourdes
This year marks the 150th anniversary
of the apparitions at Lourdes.
Between seven and eight million pilgrims
are expected to visit this renowned venue
during its jubilee year.
The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to
Lourdes, led by Archbishop Diarmuid
Martin, takes place from September 7th –
12th. This large contingent of some two
thousand Dubliners gathered together at
Our Lady’s shrine constitutes an
experience of familyhood in faith. The
well planned liturgies and special
diocesan choir enhance the various
spiritual events during the pilgrimage. In
recent years groups representing our
parish have taken part in this annual
sojourn in Lourdes and have found it to be
both beneficial and enjoyable. We hope
some of you will come along with us. For
details contact the Parish Centre or phone
Map Travel at 01-8783111.
Painting of Church
We are glad that the re-decoration of
our church interior has been
completed for Easter. Parishioners have
expressed their pleasure at the ‘new look’.
The result has endowed the building with
an atmosphere which is both refreshing
and restful.
We are grateful to our painters T.G. Smith &
Sons for their work, completed with
minimum inconvenience. The church
look forward to its new distinctive presence
at the heart of the St. Annes development.
Children’s Choir
This Choir, under the direction of
Alexandra Jobling, sing each month
during school term at the 10 am mass. We
encourage parents to consider enlisting
their children in this professionally
conducted musical activity.
Bethany Bereavement
Group
The Parish Bethany Bereavement
Group meets in the Parish Centre on
the last Thursday of each month at 7.30
pm. Their function is to offer, when
appropriate, solidarity and encouragement
to those who have suffered grief and
personal loss.
Milltown Parish Bridge
Group
There are a few vacancies, including a
spare player, in the Duplicate bridge
game which takes place in the Parish
Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7.30
pm. Contact Paul Hanratty at 2698104 for
further details.
It is proposed to start a new course of
‘Bridge Lessons for Beginners’ if there
are a sufficient number of people
interested. For details on this please
contact the Parish Centre at 2196740.
Citizen Information Centre
We wish to remind parishioners of
the Citizen Information service
which is available in the Parish centre on
Wednesday mornings between 10.0 am –
12.30 pm. This service provides free,
impartial and confidential information
across the full range of state services and
entitlements as well as local supports.
Milltown Parish Active
Retirement Group
This group have commenced a series of
‘Gentle Activity to Music’ sessions
which will be conducted by Jim Gorman,
Physical Activity Officer with the Health
Promotion unit of the H.S.E.This
programme will continue on the first
Tuesdays of April, May and June in the
Parish Centre at 2.30pm. There is no
charge for this activity and all are
The Active Retirement Group has also
arranged their first mini-break. They are
travelling to the Galway Bay Hotel on
April 6th and will return on April 9th.
Further details on this are available in the
Parish Centre.
Interior Design Day
Ahalf-day Interior Design Course will
take place in the Parish Centre on
Saturday, April 5th. This course will
include information on colour, pattern,
lighting etc. The cost is €40. For further
details contact Clare at 087 – 2843521.
Parish Art Group
This group continues to meet on
Tuesday evenings at 7.30 in the
Parish centre. There is a nominal charge
for these sessions. New members are
welcome to attend.
Yoga
Helen Hughes has re-commenced her
Yoga classes in the Parish Centre on
Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. It is
proposed to commence a new course after
Easter. Please contact the Parish office for
further details.
Milltown Parish Historical
Society
This Parish Group hosted a very
successful talk on the Dodder with
author Christopher Moriarity. It was the
best attended evening in the Centre to
date. We look forward to the History
Group’s future events.
Parent and Toddler Group
This group continues to meet on Friday
morning at 10.30am in the Parish
Centre. Attendance at these Friday
morning gatherings has been much larger
than anticipated. Their youthful presence
is warmly welcomed by all. This group
intends to invite experts on Child Care to
speak to their group over the coming
months.
First of the SummerWine
Redmonds of Ranelagh have kindly
agreed to host a wine tasting in the
Parish Centre on Friday, April 25th.
Pencil this date into your diary! Further
details will be available after Easter.
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