Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, July 12th & 13th, 2008
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
·We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1205 & the Share Collection which amounted to €799.
·A thank you letter, including a receipt for €1,130, was received from the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes office. This contribution from the parishioners of Milltown will help fund 171 sick pilgrims on the September pilgrimage and 30 children on the Diocesan Children’s Pilgrimage.
·Acknowledgements for the Easter Dues have been posted to all who kindly contributed.
·The forms for income tax remission in favour of the parish, the so called CHY2 forms, have also been posted to parishioners who donated over €250 to the parish in the 2007 tax year. We would be grateful if would return these forms to the parish as soon as possible.
·The Milltown Active Retirement Group invites parishioners to free afternoon tea in the Parish Centre on next Thursday afternoon, July 17, at 3pm. All are welcome.
·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.
·Next week preparations for Catholic World Youth Day officially begin in Sydney Australia. Pope Benedict will be arriving there during the coming week to preside over the celebrations on Saturday and Sunday next. A representative of our parish, Marian O’Gorman is attending this world event. We might remember to pray for its success.
·Planning for the Parish Social Justice Group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
·Boxes of Family Offering envelopes are available in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office if you require replacement envelopes.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Weekly Bulletin July 5th & 6th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, July 5th & 6th, 2008
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1613 & the Annual Peter Pence Collection which amounted to €1650.
· Milltown Parish Local History Society has arranged a ‘Riverside Walk illustrating items of significant historical interest’ on Saturday July 12th at 11am. The walk should take about one hour. All welcome to attend.
· Milltown Parish’s Flower Arrangers Guild requires new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry perhaps you could contact the Parish Centre or attend a meeting with the existing members in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday July 7th at 10.30am.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice Group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Boxes of Family Offering envelopes are available in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office if you require replacement envelopes.
· The Peters Pence collection will replace the Share collection this weekend. This collection helps the Pope, to carry out more effectively his mission of universal charity.
· The parish has received a letter from the Teresian School thanking parishioners for their contributions to the church gate collection which took place during the weekend of the 26th / 27th April. The students collected €2047, all of which will be put to direct use at their project in Villa el Salvador during this summer.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Sunday, July 5th & 6th, 2008
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1613 & the Annual Peter Pence Collection which amounted to €1650.
· Milltown Parish Local History Society has arranged a ‘Riverside Walk illustrating items of significant historical interest’ on Saturday July 12th at 11am. The walk should take about one hour. All welcome to attend.
· Milltown Parish’s Flower Arrangers Guild requires new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry perhaps you could contact the Parish Centre or attend a meeting with the existing members in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday July 7th at 10.30am.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice Group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Boxes of Family Offering envelopes are available in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office if you require replacement envelopes.
· The Peters Pence collection will replace the Share collection this weekend. This collection helps the Pope, to carry out more effectively his mission of universal charity.
· The parish has received a letter from the Teresian School thanking parishioners for their contributions to the church gate collection which took place during the weekend of the 26th / 27th April. The students collected €2047, all of which will be put to direct use at their project in Villa el Salvador during this summer.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Weekly Bulletin June 28th & 29th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, June 28th & 29th, 2008 – Feast of Saints Peter & Paul
· The Annual Peter Pence Collection will replace the Share collection this weekend. This collection helps the Pope, to carry out more effectively his mission of universal charity.
· The Milltown Parish Children’s Choir will sing at the 10am Mass this Sunday morning. This will be their final performance this year. The choir will return in September. We thank Alexandra Jobling and the choir members for the commitment during the last year.
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1062 & the Share Collection which amounted to €703.
· Milltown Parish Local History Society has arranged a ‘Riverside Walk illustrating items of significant historical interest’ on Saturday July 12th at 11am. The walk should take about one hour. All welcome to attend.
· Milltown Parish’s Flower Arrangers Guild requires new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry perhaps you could contact the Parish Centre or attend a meeting with the existing members in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday July 7th at 10.30am.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice Group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Boxes of Family Offering envelopes are available in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office if you require replacement envelopes.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Sunday, June 28th & 29th, 2008 – Feast of Saints Peter & Paul
· The Annual Peter Pence Collection will replace the Share collection this weekend. This collection helps the Pope, to carry out more effectively his mission of universal charity.
· The Milltown Parish Children’s Choir will sing at the 10am Mass this Sunday morning. This will be their final performance this year. The choir will return in September. We thank Alexandra Jobling and the choir members for the commitment during the last year.
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1062 & the Share Collection which amounted to €703.
· Milltown Parish Local History Society has arranged a ‘Riverside Walk illustrating items of significant historical interest’ on Saturday July 12th at 11am. The walk should take about one hour. All welcome to attend.
· Milltown Parish’s Flower Arrangers Guild requires new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry perhaps you could contact the Parish Centre or attend a meeting with the existing members in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Monday July 7th at 10.30am.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice Group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Boxes of Family Offering envelopes are available in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office if you require replacement envelopes.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Weekly Bulletin June 14th & 15th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, June 14th & 15th, 2008 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
· This Sunday the 11.30am mass will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council will make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood which amounted to €1673 and the Offertory collection which amounted to €1080.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
· A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
· 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 contribute 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.
· The Society of St. Vincent De Paul will be collecting their Annual Clothing Appeal bags from the church this weekend. Please return your filled bag to the church this weekend.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Sunday, June 14th & 15th, 2008 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
· This Sunday the 11.30am mass will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council will make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
· We wish to thank you for last weekend’s collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood which amounted to €1673 and the Offertory collection which amounted to €1080.
· 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.
· Planning for the Parish Social Justice group’s twinning project is progressing. A good deal of information on possible options in this regard has to be gathered before final decisions are taken. Research on this matter is ongoing and we will keep parishioners informed as this initiative comes closer to its final outcome.
· We draw your attention to the church bookrack, particularly to The Irish Catholic; the contents and quality of which have improved significantly in recent times.
· Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
· A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
· 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 contribute 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.
· The Society of St. Vincent De Paul will be collecting their Annual Clothing Appeal bags from the church this weekend. Please return your filled bag to the church this weekend.
· Please note the Parish Pastoral Centre has received a new permanent telephone line. The new telephone number is 2680041. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the unreliability of the original temporary line that we were supplied with.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Weekly Bulletin May 7th & 8th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, June 7th & 8th, 2008 – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
·The Share collection at all Masses this weekend will be replaced by a collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood. Your support is very much appreciated.
·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 11.30am mass on Sunday next, June 15th will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council hopes to make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
·Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
·A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
·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 contribute 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.
·For further information please contact the Parish Office.
·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, June 10th, in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.. There is no charge for this class and members of the Active Retirement Group are welcome to attend.
·Following all masses this weekend the Society of St. Vincent De Paul will be distributing collection bags for their Church Gate Annual Clothing Appeal. Please take one of the clear plastic bags home with you this weekend and return it to the church next weekend filled and ready for collection.
Sunday, June 7th & 8th, 2008 – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
·The Share collection at all Masses this weekend will be replaced by a collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood. Your support is very much appreciated.
·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 11.30am mass on Sunday next, June 15th will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council hopes to make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
·Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
·A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
·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 contribute 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.
·For further information please contact the Parish Office.
·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, June 10th, in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.. There is no charge for this class and members of the Active Retirement Group are welcome to attend.
·Following all masses this weekend the Society of St. Vincent De Paul will be distributing collection bags for their Church Gate Annual Clothing Appeal. Please take one of the clear plastic bags home with you this weekend and return it to the church next weekend filled and ready for collection.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Weekly Bulletin May 31st & 1st June
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, May 31st & June 1st, 2008 - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
On Monday next, June 2nd, Mass will be celebrated at 12noon. There will be no 10am Mass on this Bank Holiday.
Friday next, June 6th is the First Friday of the month. Please let us know of any parishioners who may wish to have Holy Communion brought to them on that day.
The Share collection at all Masses next weekend will be replaced by a collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1194 and the Share Collection which amounted to €804.
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 11.30 mass on Sunday June 15th will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council hopes to make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
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 contribute 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.
For further information please contact the Parish Office.
The Sisters of the Holy Rosary Missionaries wish to communicate their appreciation to parishioners who contributed to their outdoor collection on Sunday last. The amount collected at Milltown church was €1312 .40c.
Sunday, May 31st & June 1st, 2008 - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
On Monday next, June 2nd, Mass will be celebrated at 12noon. There will be no 10am Mass on this Bank Holiday.
Friday next, June 6th is the First Friday of the month. Please let us know of any parishioners who may wish to have Holy Communion brought to them on that day.
The Share collection at all Masses next weekend will be replaced by a collection for the support of Dublin diocesan students preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood.
We wish to thank you for last weekend’s Offertory Collection which amounted to €1194 and the Share Collection which amounted to €804.
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 11.30 mass on Sunday June 15th will mark the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination of Mgr. Tom Stack and his retirement as parish priest of Milltown. Bishop James Moriarty will be the main Celebrant of this Mass. Immediately afterwards a reception will take in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All are welcome to attend. The Parish Pastoral Council hopes to make a presentation to Fr. Tom on behalf of the parish. If you wish to wish to join in this gesture as a practical expression of your own appreciation of his work in the parish, you may do so through the Parish Office.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €20.
A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
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 contribute 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.
For further information please contact the Parish Office.
The Sisters of the Holy Rosary Missionaries wish to communicate their appreciation to parishioners who contributed to their outdoor collection on Sunday last. The amount collected at Milltown church was €1312 .40c.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Weekly Bulletin May 24th & 25th
Parish of Saints Columbanus and Gall - Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, May 24 th & 25th, 2008
The feast of Corpus Christi
This 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.
Last Friday 25 pupils from Alexandra College were confirmed here in the parish church by Mgr. Stack. We congratulate the girls and their parents.
On Monday night, at 8pm, the Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised during the month of June. This meeting will take place at The Mill in the Parish Centre.
Also on Monday night, May 26th the European Movement Ireland will host an information evening on the forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty .All are invited to attend. This information session will commence at 7.30 in the Conference Room at Parish Pastoral Centre.
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
The Bethany Group will have their monthly support meeting in the Parish Centre on Thursday next, May 29 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.
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.
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 this Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €25.
A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
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 contribute 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.
The Sunshine Fund of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to communicate their appreciation to parishioners who contributed to their Palm Sunday collection. The amount collected at Milltown church was €1464.89.
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Sunday, May 24 th & 25th, 2008
The feast of Corpus Christi
This 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.
Last Friday 25 pupils from Alexandra College were confirmed here in the parish church by Mgr. Stack. We congratulate the girls and their parents.
On Monday night, at 8pm, the Baptism Team will meet with parents of children who will be baptised during the month of June. This meeting will take place at The Mill in the Parish Centre.
Also on Monday night, May 26th the European Movement Ireland will host an information evening on the forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty .All are invited to attend. This information session will commence at 7.30 in the Conference Room at Parish Pastoral Centre.
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
The Bethany Group will have their monthly support meeting in the Parish Centre on Thursday next, May 29 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.
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.
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 this Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group will visit Glendalough on June 25th. Booking can be made in the Parish Office. The cost of this outing is €25.
A Catholic Youth Conference will be held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday21st and Sunday 22nd June. Further details are on the Parish notice Boards.
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 contribute 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.
The Sunshine Fund of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to communicate their appreciation to parishioners who contributed to their Palm Sunday collection. The amount collected at Milltown church was €1464.89.
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