Evening Retreat
I have a vivid memory of an English teacher at school focusing on the word Retreat in a poem. He explained that the word might mean to retreat in battle or to go on retreat and look inward. It took me only 15 years to come to the conclusion that it is the same word. When we retreat in battle we are pulling back from our act of war/aggression, when we go on retreat we pull back from the outside world. The whole idea is to stop and change course or change our mind.
The big treat in store for our Catholic community this year is the Eucharistic Congress next June 10th to 17th. You may have noticed a big sign on the Church boiler-house that we are a Host Parish for the Congress. This means that we are hosting the French speaking community for Mass on Monday 11th June. There will be Mass at 9.30am in French (they will have their own Chaplain!). Also the Church will be made available to them for some of the workshops on two or three evenings of the week of the Congress. More about this later! All are welcome.
Our big event as a Parish, for the Congress, is the Retreat Evening on Mon 30th April 7.30 – 10 pm. The Parish centre will be open and people will be able to stay for all or some of the evening. The Congress theme is ‘Communion with Christ and with one and other’. Our evening will begin with a session from some teenagers on their experiences of bringing help to communities in the Third World. The second part will be a guest speaker, a sort of prayerful lecture. We conclude with a Reflection time of Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and we’ll conclude with Benediction.Personally, I’m looking forward to an evening OUT of the Hurdy Gurdy!
Fr. Philip (It’ll be a reTreat for us all)
Thank you for the €1233 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1031.
The collection amounts for Easter Sunday should have read as follows: €1523 was donated to the collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and €1069 to the Share Collection.
The €1295 which was collected at the Mass on Holy Thursday was donated to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People in Bow St. We have received an acknowledgement and thank you letter from Br. Kevin.
Thanks to parishioners who have already handed in their Easter Dues.
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them.
This Sundays 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me Programme’. This Mass is for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion here on Sun., May 13th. We welcome the children and their families to our Sunday Mass.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Students from Alexander College will be confirmed here on this Tuesday April 24th. There will also be a Confirmation Ceremony in our Church on Thursday, May 3rd for students from Enable Ireland.
Our Annual Mass for all those who were baptised here during the last year will take place at 11.30am on next Sunday, 29th April.
The Parish Baptism Team will meet with the parents and God parents of children who are to be baptised here in Milltown during the month of May. This meeting will take place at 8pm on Thursday night in the P.P.C.
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning 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!
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
this Pilgrimage which takes place from Friday Sept. 7th – Wednesday Sept. 12th. Booking forms are available in the Parish Office and further details are on the Church Notice Boards.
In line with Government policy, the Garda Commissioner has directed that from the 30th April 2012, Donnybrook Garda Station will close to the public from 10pm to 8am daily. Members of the public wishing to call into the Garda Station during these hours should instead call to Irishtown Garda Station, Ph. 6669600 or in the event of an emergency phone 999/112.
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
In preparation for the Parish’s Journey to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress,
An Evening Retreat of Prayer & Reflection will take place in our church from 7.30 – 10pm on Monday, April 30th.
Fr. Michael Collins from the Dublin Diocese will be the quest speaker at this service. Fr. Collins has written many books including ‘The Vatican – Secrets and Treasures of the Holy City’ and ‘The Illustrated Bible, Story by Story’. Both books were published by Dorling Kindersley.
Further details of this service are included in a handout which is available for collection from the church porches.
The draw has taken place for the parish’s allocation of tickets for the Statio Orbis in Croke Park on June 17th. Those who will receive tickets have been notified. If more tickets become available, the remaining applicants will be offered them.
A Family Table Quiz Night will take place in Alexandra College at 7.30pm on April 30th. Funds raised from this event will support two teams of students from Alexandra College who are to help fund and build accommodation blocks in Eugemot Orphanage in Ghana.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 14th & 15th April 2012
Thank you for the €1295 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €1069.
Copies of the Dublin Diocese Consolidated Parish Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2011 will be distributed at all Masses next weekend.
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them after Easter.
Baptisms:
Jack Murphy, Mark M Mitchell, Grace Kealy, Grace Casserly Charlotte Ardagh and Alice Fitzpatrick were baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and godparents.
Our Annual Mass for all those baptised here during the last year will take place at 11.30am on Sunday 29th April. The families of these newly baptised children will receive an invitation to attend this Mass.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 8pm on Monday 16th April.
Next Sundays 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me Programme’. This Mass is for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion here on Sun., May 13th. We welcome the children and their families to our Sunday Mass.
Invitation to pray for success in Examinations; Students facing exams, their families and friends are invited to a special hour of prayer, Eucharistic adoration and Benediction in St. Joseph’s Oratory, Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Ave. Clonskeagh. This hour of prayer will be from 7.30 to 8.30p.m.on Wednesday, 18th April. It will be lead by Fr. Kevin, Administrator, Clonskeagh Parish and has been arranged by the Legion of Mary.
The next outing of the Parish Active Retirement Group is on Thursday April 19th, when they plan to visit Dalkey Castle Heritage Centre and have a Guided Historical Tour of Dalkey. Further details are on the Parish Notice Boards. Names for this outing are be taken in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will have their Annual General Meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday 19th April.
A SPRING BAZAAR will take place on Saturday 21st April, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm in St Philip’s Parochial Hall on Temple Rd. Further details of this family day are on the Church Notice Boards.
Students from Alexander College will be confirmed here on Tuesday April 24th. There will also be a Confirmation Ceremony in our Church on Thursday, May 3rd for students from Enable ireland.
In preparation for the Parish’s Journey to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, An Evening Retreat of Prayer & Reflection will take place in Milltown Church on Monday, April 30th. This evening will commence at 7.30 – and continue until 10pm. The Parish Pastoral Centre will be open for refreshments throughout the evening. Further details of this Parish preparation are available on the hand outs at the back of the church.
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning 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!
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
Map Travel have forwarded us details of their all in package for parishioners who would like to attend this Pilgrimage which take place from Friday Sept. 7th – Wednesday Sept. 12th. Booking forms are available in the Parish Office and further details are on the Church Notice Boards.
In line with Government policy, the Garda Commissioner has directed that from the 30th April 2012, Donnybrook Garda Station will close to the public from 10pm to 8am daily. Members of the public wishing to call into the Garda Station during these hours should instead call to Irishtown Garda Station, Ph. 6669600 or in the event of an emergency phone 999/112.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Chaplet of Divine Mercy will commence at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford. This will be followed by Mass at 4pm.
Arrange a Call to Action for National Volunteering Week 2012. This year Volunteer Ireland is co-coordinating Ireland’s first National Volunteering Week from May 14th – May 20th. National Volunteering Week is the one week of the year when we encourage everyone in Ireland to give volunteering a try, so that everyone can learn that – even if it’s only for a minute, an hour, or a day – volunteering can make a big difference and be a lot of fun! Further information is available on , www.volunteer.ie
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Copies of the Dublin Diocese Consolidated Parish Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2011 will be distributed at all Masses next weekend.
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them after Easter.
Baptisms:
Jack Murphy, Mark M Mitchell, Grace Kealy, Grace Casserly Charlotte Ardagh and Alice Fitzpatrick were baptised in our church last weekend. We welcome them into our Christian community and congratulate their parents and godparents.
Our Annual Mass for all those baptised here during the last year will take place at 11.30am on Sunday 29th April. The families of these newly baptised children will receive an invitation to attend this Mass.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 8pm on Monday 16th April.
Next Sundays 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me Programme’. This Mass is for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion here on Sun., May 13th. We welcome the children and their families to our Sunday Mass.
Invitation to pray for success in Examinations; Students facing exams, their families and friends are invited to a special hour of prayer, Eucharistic adoration and Benediction in St. Joseph’s Oratory, Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Ave. Clonskeagh. This hour of prayer will be from 7.30 to 8.30p.m.on Wednesday, 18th April. It will be lead by Fr. Kevin, Administrator, Clonskeagh Parish and has been arranged by the Legion of Mary.
The next outing of the Parish Active Retirement Group is on Thursday April 19th, when they plan to visit Dalkey Castle Heritage Centre and have a Guided Historical Tour of Dalkey. Further details are on the Parish Notice Boards. Names for this outing are be taken in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
The Milltown Branch of the I.C.A. will have their Annual General Meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday 19th April.
A SPRING BAZAAR will take place on Saturday 21st April, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm in St Philip’s Parochial Hall on Temple Rd. Further details of this family day are on the Church Notice Boards.
Students from Alexander College will be confirmed here on Tuesday April 24th. There will also be a Confirmation Ceremony in our Church on Thursday, May 3rd for students from Enable ireland.
In preparation for the Parish’s Journey to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, An Evening Retreat of Prayer & Reflection will take place in Milltown Church on Monday, April 30th. This evening will commence at 7.30 – and continue until 10pm. The Parish Pastoral Centre will be open for refreshments throughout the evening. Further details of this Parish preparation are available on the hand outs at the back of the church.
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning 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!
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
Map Travel have forwarded us details of their all in package for parishioners who would like to attend this Pilgrimage which take place from Friday Sept. 7th – Wednesday Sept. 12th. Booking forms are available in the Parish Office and further details are on the Church Notice Boards.
In line with Government policy, the Garda Commissioner has directed that from the 30th April 2012, Donnybrook Garda Station will close to the public from 10pm to 8am daily. Members of the public wishing to call into the Garda Station during these hours should instead call to Irishtown Garda Station, Ph. 6669600 or in the event of an emergency phone 999/112.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Chaplet of Divine Mercy will commence at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford. This will be followed by Mass at 4pm.
Arrange a Call to Action for National Volunteering Week 2012. This year Volunteer Ireland is co-coordinating Ireland’s first National Volunteering Week from May 14th – May 20th. National Volunteering Week is the one week of the year when we encourage everyone in Ireland to give volunteering a try, so that everyone can learn that – even if it’s only for a minute, an hour, or a day – volunteering can make a big difference and be a lot of fun! Further information is available on , www.volunteer.ie
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Weekly Bulletin7th & 8th April 2012
Thank you for the €1,374 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €950.
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them after Easter.
EASTER TIMETABLE 2012
EASTER SUNDAY
Mass at 10.and 11.30 a.m.
(No evening Mass)
EASTER MONDAY
Mass at 11.00 a.m.
Orlagh in April: The monthly ‘DAY FOR YOURSELF’ on Saturday, April 14th, has as its theme: Trust in God. It will run from 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be led by Dr. Bernadette Toal and Fr. John Byrne OSA. Further details are available from Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16.Tel (01) 4958190, info@orlagh.ie & www.orlagh.ie
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
COMMUNION IN THE HOME
We invite parishioners to inform the priests if any members of their families or neighbours who may be housebound and would wish the Eucharist to be taken to them periodically
In preparation for the Parish’s Journey to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, An Evening Retreat of Prayer & Reflection will take place in Milltown Church on Monday, April 30th. This evening will commence at 7.30 – and continue until 10pm. The Parish Pastoral Centre will be open for refreshments throughout the evening. Further details of this Parish preparation are available on the hand outs at the back of the church.
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning 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!
In line with Government policy, the Garda Commissioner has directed that from the 30th April 2012, Donnybrook Garda Station will close to the public from 10pm to 8am daily. Members of the public wishing to call into the Garda Station during these hours should instead call to Irishtown Garda Station, Ph. 6669600 or in the event of an emergency phone 999/112.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Communion arrangements for coeliac sufferers: If you would like to receive from the chalice you should call into the sacristy before Mass. The chalice will be placed at the side of the altar. You may process to the altar with the congregation to receive Holy Communion. You may also bring a low gluten host into the sacristy before Mass.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Are you 60+ years of age? Have you a small repair job which you would like to have done for you? The Care and Repair programme (run by Age Action Ireland) uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons to carry out minor repairs for older people. All volunteers are vetted and carry official Care and Repair identification cards. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used. For your bigger jobs, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons. We are also accepting requests for small gardening jobs. You can arrange to have a job done for you by phoning the Age Action Care and Repair number which is 01-4756989.
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
Marriage and relationship Counselling
“ACCORD offers a safe, professional and confidential process facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage & relationship. Marriage and families are today experiencing new and more complex challenges than ever before. Our service is available to all regardless of marital status.
ACCORD Counsellors are trained to the highest professional standards. Our training is accredited by the National Association of Pastoral Counsellor and Psychotherapists.
We are a non-profit organisation and, while we ask our clients to make a donation if circumstances allow them, nobody is refused counselling due to a lack of money.
If you find that you are having difficulty talking to each other then talk to ACCORD. We are there to help you. For further information or to make an appointment please phone – 4780866 / 4784400”
Welcome to Milltown Parish: If you have recently moved into the Parish, we invite you to register using this page. This information will help us in ministering to you, it is confidential and is for pastoral purposes only.
Name:
Address
Trocaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish where Trocaire will collect them after Easter.
EASTER TIMETABLE 2012
EASTER SUNDAY
Mass at 10.and 11.30 a.m.
(No evening Mass)
EASTER MONDAY
Mass at 11.00 a.m.
Orlagh in April: The monthly ‘DAY FOR YOURSELF’ on Saturday, April 14th, has as its theme: Trust in God. It will run from 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be led by Dr. Bernadette Toal and Fr. John Byrne OSA. Further details are available from Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16.Tel (01) 4958190, info@orlagh.ie & www.orlagh.ie
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
COMMUNION IN THE HOME
We invite parishioners to inform the priests if any members of their families or neighbours who may be housebound and would wish the Eucharist to be taken to them periodically
In preparation for the Parish’s Journey to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, An Evening Retreat of Prayer & Reflection will take place in Milltown Church on Monday, April 30th. This evening will commence at 7.30 – and continue until 10pm. The Parish Pastoral Centre will be open for refreshments throughout the evening. Further details of this Parish preparation are available on the hand outs at the back of the church.
A Craft Group meet in the Parish Pastoral Centre on Thursday morning 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!
In line with Government policy, the Garda Commissioner has directed that from the 30th April 2012, Donnybrook Garda Station will close to the public from 10pm to 8am daily. Members of the public wishing to call into the Garda Station during these hours should instead call to Irishtown Garda Station, Ph. 6669600 or in the event of an emergency phone 999/112.
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Communion arrangements for coeliac sufferers: If you would like to receive from the chalice you should call into the sacristy before Mass. The chalice will be placed at the side of the altar. You may process to the altar with the congregation to receive Holy Communion. You may also bring a low gluten host into the sacristy before Mass.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Are you 60+ years of age? Have you a small repair job which you would like to have done for you? The Care and Repair programme (run by Age Action Ireland) uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons to carry out minor repairs for older people. All volunteers are vetted and carry official Care and Repair identification cards. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used. For your bigger jobs, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons. We are also accepting requests for small gardening jobs. You can arrange to have a job done for you by phoning the Age Action Care and Repair number which is 01-4756989.
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
Marriage and relationship Counselling
“ACCORD offers a safe, professional and confidential process facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage & relationship. Marriage and families are today experiencing new and more complex challenges than ever before. Our service is available to all regardless of marital status.
ACCORD Counsellors are trained to the highest professional standards. Our training is accredited by the National Association of Pastoral Counsellor and Psychotherapists.
We are a non-profit organisation and, while we ask our clients to make a donation if circumstances allow them, nobody is refused counselling due to a lack of money.
If you find that you are having difficulty talking to each other then talk to ACCORD. We are there to help you. For further information or to make an appointment please phone – 4780866 / 4784400”
Welcome to Milltown Parish: If you have recently moved into the Parish, we invite you to register using this page. This information will help us in ministering to you, it is confidential and is for pastoral purposes only.
Name:
Address
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 31th March & 1st April 2012
The Length of Lent!!
This Sunday we begin Holy week, however technically Lent ends on Holy Thursday when we begin the Easter Triduum. It’s not that we abandon all the initiatives that we’ve begun in Lent; we actually enter deeper into our relationship with Christ and the celebration of His life, death and resurrection. The Triduum begins with the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday 8pm); the Blessed Sacrament is brought in procession to the Altar of repose –in the Parish Pastoral Centre. The Church building is laid bare with even the Holy Water taken out of the fonts. We remember ‘Agony in Garden’ at the ‘watch and pray’ 10 -11 pm.
We have no Entrance Hymn at Good Friday’s Passion Ceremony as (hopefully) we continue to be in the Triduum. There’s no recessional hymn either, for the same reason. At the Easter Vigil (the most important Mass of the Year!!) we celebrate the resurrection of Christ’, symbolised by the Paschal Fire, then the Light of the Paschal Candle and the spread of the Good News of the Resurrection, in the spread of the lighted candles through the church. (Oh by the way don’t be tempted to light your own candle from a lighter; everyone’s Light should come from the Paschal Fire!) This year we will have Baptisms at the Vigil (the most appropriate time to have Baptism).
We celebrate each day of Easter Week as if it were Easter Sunday right up to the following Sunday (the Octave of Easter). And just for good measure, Eastertide (the Easter Season) lasts until Pentecost Sunday. And believe it or not, Eastertide is the same length as Lent. If we’ve had 40 days of preparation and reflection for Easter Sunday, then we celebrate it for 40 days too.
Fr. Philip Adm. (Very balanced!?)
Thank you for the €1,511 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €999.
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul’s Advocate Collection will take place after all weekend Masses this week end. The special works conference of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul has received an unprecedented demand on all the services. These include holidays for children in need. Please be as generous as you can.
Today’s 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me Programme’. This Mass is for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion here on Sun., May 13th. We welcome the children and their families to our Sunday Mass.
The Parish Baptism Team will meet in the P.P.C. on this Monday night, April 1st, with the parents and God parents of children who are to be baptised here in Milltown during the month of April.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
Will take place in Milltown on this Tues. April 3rd at 8.00 p.m. and in Clonskeagh on Wed. 4th April at 8pm.
COMMUNION IN THE HOME
We invite parishioners to inform the priests if any members of their families or neighbours who may be housebound and would wish the Eucharist to be taken to them periodically.
The Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin’s inner city. The proceeds from the collection at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night will be donated to Brother Kevin at the Capuchin Day Centre which is located in the inner city. Staff and volunteers at this Capuchin Day Centre provide hot meals, shower facilities and food parcels to people all over the city. Each day the centre serves up to 200 breakfasts and there is an ever increasing demand for the dinners they provide to about 450 people daily from all over Dublin. Every Wednesday morning, up to one thousand people are regularly queuing outside the Capuchin Day Centre to receive free bags of groceries. The demand for their service has risen greatly in recent years due to the increase in unemployment and the fact that thousands of people are struggling to pay the costs of accommodation. No money changes hands and no questions are asked of the people who come to The Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin’s inner city. The Centre also offers the services of a doctor, nurse and counselor plus clean clothing, and very importantly, an opportunity for the homeless to chat.
The Parish Pastoral Centre will close for normal business on Spy Wednesday night (April 4th) and will reopen on Easter Sunday morning.
The Blessed Sacrament will be brought to the Altar of Repose (which will be located in the Parish Pastoral Centre) directly after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night. Parishioners are welcome to come into the Centre and remain if they wish for the ‘Hour of ‘Watch and Pray’ ‘which will commence at 10pm
Orlagh in April:
The monthly ‘DAY FOR YOURSELF’ on Saturday, April 14th, has as its theme: Trust in God. It will run from 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be led by Dr. Bernadette Toal and Fr. John Byrne OSA. Further details are available from Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16.Tel (01) 495 8190, info@orlagh.ie & www.orlagh.ie
EASTER TIMETABLE 2012
PALM SUNDAY
Palms will be blessed before each Mass.
HOLY THURSDAY
No morning Mass
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8.pm Followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
“Watch and Pray” - An hour of music and reflection from 10.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
A day of fast and abstinence
Stations of the Cross are at 12.00 noon and 8pm.Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion commences at 3.00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY
Easter Vigil at 9.30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
Mass at 10.and 11.30 a.m.
(No evening Mass)
EASTER MONDAY
Mass at 11.00 a.m.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
8pm on Tuesday 3rd April, in Milltown
&
8pm Wednesday 4th April, Clonskeagh
INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS
On Good Friday: after the Stations at 12 noon, the 3.00 p.m. Ceremony and the Stations at 8pm. Confessions on Holy Saturday will be available between 12.00 noon-1.00 p.m. and 8.00-8.30 p.m.
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
This Sunday we begin Holy week, however technically Lent ends on Holy Thursday when we begin the Easter Triduum. It’s not that we abandon all the initiatives that we’ve begun in Lent; we actually enter deeper into our relationship with Christ and the celebration of His life, death and resurrection. The Triduum begins with the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday 8pm); the Blessed Sacrament is brought in procession to the Altar of repose –in the Parish Pastoral Centre. The Church building is laid bare with even the Holy Water taken out of the fonts. We remember ‘Agony in Garden’ at the ‘watch and pray’ 10 -11 pm.
We have no Entrance Hymn at Good Friday’s Passion Ceremony as (hopefully) we continue to be in the Triduum. There’s no recessional hymn either, for the same reason. At the Easter Vigil (the most important Mass of the Year!!) we celebrate the resurrection of Christ’, symbolised by the Paschal Fire, then the Light of the Paschal Candle and the spread of the Good News of the Resurrection, in the spread of the lighted candles through the church. (Oh by the way don’t be tempted to light your own candle from a lighter; everyone’s Light should come from the Paschal Fire!) This year we will have Baptisms at the Vigil (the most appropriate time to have Baptism).
We celebrate each day of Easter Week as if it were Easter Sunday right up to the following Sunday (the Octave of Easter). And just for good measure, Eastertide (the Easter Season) lasts until Pentecost Sunday. And believe it or not, Eastertide is the same length as Lent. If we’ve had 40 days of preparation and reflection for Easter Sunday, then we celebrate it for 40 days too.
Fr. Philip Adm. (Very balanced!?)
Thank you for the €1,511 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €999.
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul’s Advocate Collection will take place after all weekend Masses this week end. The special works conference of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul has received an unprecedented demand on all the services. These include holidays for children in need. Please be as generous as you can.
Today’s 10am Mass is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me Programme’. This Mass is for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion here on Sun., May 13th. We welcome the children and their families to our Sunday Mass.
The Parish Baptism Team will meet in the P.P.C. on this Monday night, April 1st, with the parents and God parents of children who are to be baptised here in Milltown during the month of April.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
Will take place in Milltown on this Tues. April 3rd at 8.00 p.m. and in Clonskeagh on Wed. 4th April at 8pm.
COMMUNION IN THE HOME
We invite parishioners to inform the priests if any members of their families or neighbours who may be housebound and would wish the Eucharist to be taken to them periodically.
The Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin’s inner city. The proceeds from the collection at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night will be donated to Brother Kevin at the Capuchin Day Centre which is located in the inner city. Staff and volunteers at this Capuchin Day Centre provide hot meals, shower facilities and food parcels to people all over the city. Each day the centre serves up to 200 breakfasts and there is an ever increasing demand for the dinners they provide to about 450 people daily from all over Dublin. Every Wednesday morning, up to one thousand people are regularly queuing outside the Capuchin Day Centre to receive free bags of groceries. The demand for their service has risen greatly in recent years due to the increase in unemployment and the fact that thousands of people are struggling to pay the costs of accommodation. No money changes hands and no questions are asked of the people who come to The Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin’s inner city. The Centre also offers the services of a doctor, nurse and counselor plus clean clothing, and very importantly, an opportunity for the homeless to chat.
The Parish Pastoral Centre will close for normal business on Spy Wednesday night (April 4th) and will reopen on Easter Sunday morning.
The Blessed Sacrament will be brought to the Altar of Repose (which will be located in the Parish Pastoral Centre) directly after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night. Parishioners are welcome to come into the Centre and remain if they wish for the ‘Hour of ‘Watch and Pray’ ‘which will commence at 10pm
Orlagh in April:
The monthly ‘DAY FOR YOURSELF’ on Saturday, April 14th, has as its theme: Trust in God. It will run from 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be led by Dr. Bernadette Toal and Fr. John Byrne OSA. Further details are available from Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16.Tel (01) 495 8190, info@orlagh.ie & www.orlagh.ie
EASTER TIMETABLE 2012
PALM SUNDAY
Palms will be blessed before each Mass.
HOLY THURSDAY
No morning Mass
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8.pm Followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
“Watch and Pray” - An hour of music and reflection from 10.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
A day of fast and abstinence
Stations of the Cross are at 12.00 noon and 8pm.Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion commences at 3.00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY
Easter Vigil at 9.30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
Mass at 10.and 11.30 a.m.
(No evening Mass)
EASTER MONDAY
Mass at 11.00 a.m.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
8pm on Tuesday 3rd April, in Milltown
&
8pm Wednesday 4th April, Clonskeagh
INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS
On Good Friday: after the Stations at 12 noon, the 3.00 p.m. Ceremony and the Stations at 8pm. Confessions on Holy Saturday will be available between 12.00 noon-1.00 p.m. and 8.00-8.30 p.m.
Catholic Youth Care will have a retreat for Young Adults on April 28th. This will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. For further information contact CYC at vjackson@cyc.ie or akeegan@cyc.ie
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
St Joseph's Young Priest’s Society in Dundrum is organising a pilgrimage to Knock on Sat. 23rd June. Chief Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Bus departs from Bank of Ireland, Dundrum. More details later. Contact Tony O'Connor 087 2399414, 2982917.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 17th & 18th March2012
MORE on Pastoral Guidelines from the Diocese.
In a previous Newsletter (Jan 2012) I wrote about Baptism, so now we can look at other Sacraments of Initiation , including when adults want to become Catholic. These Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) for adults are never to be separated but are celebrated in one rite of initiation, preferably at the Easter Vigil.
Sometimes, there is a request for First Penance and Communion for a child whose parents aren’t Catholic. The first issue is to ascertain if this is being done under the influence of an upcoming First Communion or Confirmation and that the child is asking of its own volition. As with all Sacraments, the Faith Context in which the Sacrament is administered should be taken into account. All Sacraments are administered within the Faith Community.
Confirmation: when we celebrate Confirmation we are CONFIRMING/Strengthening Baptism. A confirmation name is not necessary but is a strong custom. It is preferable that the name chosen be that of a Saint who will become, in a way, the young person’s Patron or that of an exemplary Christian they know e.g. Godparent or Grandparent. I remember talking to Confirmation Candidates in a Primary School some years ago, saying that it should be someone who the child admires. I was immediately asked if they could choose ‘David Becham’. I had to clarify that they should admire the person for Christian virtues. I added, ‘Pop Stars’ are not that appropriate either.
The Sponsor for Confirmation: the title’ God Parent’ is actually the same as Sponsor. The Sponsor is always in addition to the Parents. Usually a Sponsor/God Parent is required to be over 16 years of age. Also, particularly for Baptism the requirement is for one Sponsor/God Parent, where there are two, they are to be male and female.
Fr. Philip Adm (more than 16 years old)
Thank you for the €1,348 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €914.
Mass on Bank Holiday, Monday 19th March, will take place at 11am.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, March 20th.
Milltown Parish Pastoral Council Will meet at 8pm on Tues. March 20th
The 10am Mass on Sunday next, March 25th th is part of the preparation for pupils from Alexandra College who will be Confirmed here in our parish at 11.30am on Tuesday, April 24th.
You’re on Candid Camera!
For security reasons cameras will soon be installed in our Parish Church. Prevention is better than cure!
Fr. Philip
CLAMPING IN PROGRESS!
During the last week a number of parishioners who parked their car on the road outside of the church have had their cars clamped at 11.05am – 5minutes after the free parking time!
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Please leave your name and contact details in the Sacristy or the Parish Office if you wish to be included in a draw for tickets for the closing Mass of the I.E.C. This Mass will take place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June. Each parish will be allocated 6 tickets per thousand parishioners.
Host a Pilgrim for the Congress: Congress organizers are looking for Dublin homes to host a pilgrim between Saturday 9th June and Monday 18th June 2012. Host homes would provide pilgrims with a simple clean bedroom along with breakfast each day. All pilgrims will be over 18 years of age. The host family must not include children under 18 years or vulnerable adults. If you would be willing to offer free accommodation and if you live in an area of Dublin along the DART line or a direct bus route to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin 4 please contact us on 01 2349919,
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
Child Protection:
The Designated Person in the Dublin Archdioceses for Child Protection is Mr. Andrew Fagan, Director of the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service. The Deputy Designated person is Ms. Sinead Mc Donnell, Child Protection Officer. Both Andrew and Sinead are contactable at 01-8360314.
The Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir will perform in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally Parish, Dublin 16, in a fundraising Concert for the New Pastoral Centre. The event takes place on the 23rd March 2012, at 8.00pm. Tickets €10 on sale after all weekend Masses and from the Parish office: contact 2954296 or parishofbalally@eircom.net
Viatores Christi, a Catholic association, founded in 1960, recruits, trains and places people with skills and life experience in roles with our mission partners in areas of need overseas. We are currently seeking people over the age of 21 (retired people especially welcome) who are interested in overseas volunteering. We offer a comprehensive training programme to help you discern whether overseas volunteering is for you and full support before, during and after your placement if you do decide to go overseas. For further information, please visit our website www.viatoreschristi.com or email Colette at colette@viatoreschristi.com
Tel. 01-868 9986
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
GARDINER ST CHURCH
Fr Dermot Lane will speak on his new book, Stepping Stones to Other Faiths on Tuesday March 20th at 7.30 p.m. Fr Lane, well-known theologian and author, is PP at Balally, Dublin and President of Mater Dei Institute of Education. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
In a previous Newsletter (Jan 2012) I wrote about Baptism, so now we can look at other Sacraments of Initiation , including when adults want to become Catholic. These Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) for adults are never to be separated but are celebrated in one rite of initiation, preferably at the Easter Vigil.
Sometimes, there is a request for First Penance and Communion for a child whose parents aren’t Catholic. The first issue is to ascertain if this is being done under the influence of an upcoming First Communion or Confirmation and that the child is asking of its own volition. As with all Sacraments, the Faith Context in which the Sacrament is administered should be taken into account. All Sacraments are administered within the Faith Community.
Confirmation: when we celebrate Confirmation we are CONFIRMING/Strengthening Baptism. A confirmation name is not necessary but is a strong custom. It is preferable that the name chosen be that of a Saint who will become, in a way, the young person’s Patron or that of an exemplary Christian they know e.g. Godparent or Grandparent. I remember talking to Confirmation Candidates in a Primary School some years ago, saying that it should be someone who the child admires. I was immediately asked if they could choose ‘David Becham’. I had to clarify that they should admire the person for Christian virtues. I added, ‘Pop Stars’ are not that appropriate either.
The Sponsor for Confirmation: the title’ God Parent’ is actually the same as Sponsor. The Sponsor is always in addition to the Parents. Usually a Sponsor/God Parent is required to be over 16 years of age. Also, particularly for Baptism the requirement is for one Sponsor/God Parent, where there are two, they are to be male and female.
Fr. Philip Adm (more than 16 years old)
Thank you for the €1,348 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €914.
Mass on Bank Holiday, Monday 19th March, will take place at 11am.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, March 20th.
Milltown Parish Pastoral Council Will meet at 8pm on Tues. March 20th
The 10am Mass on Sunday next, March 25th th is part of the preparation for pupils from Alexandra College who will be Confirmed here in our parish at 11.30am on Tuesday, April 24th.
You’re on Candid Camera!
For security reasons cameras will soon be installed in our Parish Church. Prevention is better than cure!
Fr. Philip
CLAMPING IN PROGRESS!
During the last week a number of parishioners who parked their car on the road outside of the church have had their cars clamped at 11.05am – 5minutes after the free parking time!
The Milltown Parish Adult & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 10.30am on Friday morning. All welcome.
Please leave your name and contact details in the Sacristy or the Parish Office if you wish to be included in a draw for tickets for the closing Mass of the I.E.C. This Mass will take place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June. Each parish will be allocated 6 tickets per thousand parishioners.
Host a Pilgrim for the Congress: Congress organizers are looking for Dublin homes to host a pilgrim between Saturday 9th June and Monday 18th June 2012. Host homes would provide pilgrims with a simple clean bedroom along with breakfast each day. All pilgrims will be over 18 years of age. The host family must not include children under 18 years or vulnerable adults. If you would be willing to offer free accommodation and if you live in an area of Dublin along the DART line or a direct bus route to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin 4 please contact us on 01 2349919,
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre Marriage Courses are available at Accord 4780866
Child Protection:
The Designated Person in the Dublin Archdioceses for Child Protection is Mr. Andrew Fagan, Director of the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service. The Deputy Designated person is Ms. Sinead Mc Donnell, Child Protection Officer. Both Andrew and Sinead are contactable at 01-8360314.
The Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir will perform in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally Parish, Dublin 16, in a fundraising Concert for the New Pastoral Centre. The event takes place on the 23rd March 2012, at 8.00pm. Tickets €10 on sale after all weekend Masses and from the Parish office: contact 2954296 or parishofbalally@eircom.net
Viatores Christi, a Catholic association, founded in 1960, recruits, trains and places people with skills and life experience in roles with our mission partners in areas of need overseas. We are currently seeking people over the age of 21 (retired people especially welcome) who are interested in overseas volunteering. We offer a comprehensive training programme to help you discern whether overseas volunteering is for you and full support before, during and after your placement if you do decide to go overseas. For further information, please visit our website www.viatoreschristi.com or email Colette at colette@viatoreschristi.com
Tel. 01-868 9986
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
GARDINER ST CHURCH
Fr Dermot Lane will speak on his new book, Stepping Stones to Other Faiths on Tuesday March 20th at 7.30 p.m. Fr Lane, well-known theologian and author, is PP at Balally, Dublin and President of Mater Dei Institute of Education. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 10th & 11th March2012
Thank you for the €1,238 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €963.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group
On Wednesday, March 14th, the Active Retirement Group has arranged a ‘Tour of the Abbey Theatre’. If you wish to take part in this outing please meet in the Foyer of the Abbey Theatre at 12 noon. This tour will cost €5.
Please note that the proposed visit to Aras an Uachtarain which was to take place on the 24th of March has been postponed for the present. A new date for this visit will be announced in due course.
St. Patrick’s Day:
Next Saturday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. The Vigil mass will take place at 6pm on Friday evening. Mass on Saturday morning will be at 10 & 11.30am. . Tea & Coffee will be available in the Parish Centre after both of these Masses.
As agreed in our recent poll, Mass on Bank Holidays will take place at 11am. This was the most popular time suggested by parishioners in our recent poll. Next Monday, March 19th is a Bank Holiday and Mass will be at 11am.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, March 20th.
You’re on Candid Camera!
For security reasons cameras will soon be installed in our Parish Church. Prevention is better than cure!
Fr. Philip
Emmanuel Concert:
Next Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th, & Thursday 15 March in the Helix over 2000 young people from schools around the diocese will perform in this annual program of Liturgical Music. It is a fantastic night out for people, especially choirs and people who wish to support our young people. To book these concerts email www.thehelix.ie – concessions are also available.
Host a Pilgrim for the Congress:
Congress organizers are looking for Dublin homes to host a pilgrim between Saturday 9th June and Monday 18th June 2012. Host homes would provide pilgrims with a simple clean bedroom along with breakfast each day. All pilgrims will be over 18 years of age.The host family must not include children under 18 years or vulnerable adults. If you would be willing to offer free accommodation and if you live in an area of Dublin along the DART line or a direct bus route to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin 4 please contact us on 01 2349919,
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre marriage courses are available at Accord 4780866
Dr. Bill Phillips, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics will give a lecture entitled: "Ordinary Faith, Ordinary Science” on Thursday 29th March at 6.30pm in The Theatre, The Helix, Dublin City University. Admission will be free, but registration is necessary, and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A link to the registration page will be provided shortly at http://www.cis.org.uk/ireland/
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
Time Out!
The Presentation Brothers are holding a weekend of reflection and information for men interested in a religious vocation: 11am Sat. 31st March - 2pm Sun. 1st April at Presentation Brothers, Glasthule. Full details are available from Br Anthony at 021-4304975. Visit www.PresentationBrothers.org
How to book for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress:
1) Telephone the IEC2012 Booking offices on 01 2981122. .
2) Book Online on the Congress website www.iec2012.ie/registration or
3) Download a paper booking form from the Congress website at: www.iec2012.ie/registration .
Advance bookings are open until the 9th of May 2012. After that date, all bookings are onsite at the RDS.
Volunteer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress – Closing date: 17th March: Volunteers are needed for the period of Wednesday 6th June until Tuesday 19th June 2012, for a minimum of 5 days. The closing date for volunteer applications is Saturday 17th March 2012 Volunteer now and get involved! To register as a volunteer fill in the online form available on www.iec2012.ie/volunteer.
Special invitation to Young People to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Young people from 17 to 25 years of age from all across Ireland are invited to celebrate their faith at this summer’s International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (from 10-16 June) in an event that is being described as one of the most ambitious youth ministry programmes ever presented in this country. ‘Go! Be Church!’ is the name of the Youth Programme, where around 2,500 young people will gather and experience a lively and international Church while rediscovering the meaning of communion. Come and participate in this event with workshops, dramas, interactive catechesis, concerts, social activities, games, art, fun and much more! Booking is required and youth can register as individuals or groups on www.iec2012.ie/registration. For more information on the youth programme go to www.iec2012.ie/youth
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group
On Wednesday, March 14th, the Active Retirement Group has arranged a ‘Tour of the Abbey Theatre’. If you wish to take part in this outing please meet in the Foyer of the Abbey Theatre at 12 noon. This tour will cost €5.
Please note that the proposed visit to Aras an Uachtarain which was to take place on the 24th of March has been postponed for the present. A new date for this visit will be announced in due course.
St. Patrick’s Day:
Next Saturday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. The Vigil mass will take place at 6pm on Friday evening. Mass on Saturday morning will be at 10 & 11.30am. . Tea & Coffee will be available in the Parish Centre after both of these Masses.
As agreed in our recent poll, Mass on Bank Holidays will take place at 11am. This was the most popular time suggested by parishioners in our recent poll. Next Monday, March 19th is a Bank Holiday and Mass will be at 11am.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, March 20th.
You’re on Candid Camera!
For security reasons cameras will soon be installed in our Parish Church. Prevention is better than cure!
Fr. Philip
Emmanuel Concert:
Next Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th, & Thursday 15 March in the Helix over 2000 young people from schools around the diocese will perform in this annual program of Liturgical Music. It is a fantastic night out for people, especially choirs and people who wish to support our young people. To book these concerts email www.thehelix.ie – concessions are also available.
Host a Pilgrim for the Congress:
Congress organizers are looking for Dublin homes to host a pilgrim between Saturday 9th June and Monday 18th June 2012. Host homes would provide pilgrims with a simple clean bedroom along with breakfast each day. All pilgrims will be over 18 years of age.The host family must not include children under 18 years or vulnerable adults. If you would be willing to offer free accommodation and if you live in an area of Dublin along the DART line or a direct bus route to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin 4 please contact us on 01 2349919,
Date for your Diary:
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May, 2012.On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March, 2012.
A minimum of three months notice is required for all marriages in the Dublin Diocese. Pre marriage courses are available at Accord 4780866
Dr. Bill Phillips, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics will give a lecture entitled: "Ordinary Faith, Ordinary Science” on Thursday 29th March at 6.30pm in The Theatre, The Helix, Dublin City University. Admission will be free, but registration is necessary, and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A link to the registration page will be provided shortly at http://www.cis.org.uk/ireland/
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed John XX111
O God who raised Angelo Giusseppe Roncalli to the dignity of the priesthood, and subsequently to the dignity of Archbishop of Areopolis, and subsequently to the dignity of being Vicar of Christ, Pope John XX111, thus showing the world a model of simplicity in greatness, grant that soon he may be canonized, raised to the honours of the altar, and grant that he may continually intercede for the poor of this world, and the reception of your love and mercy by all humankind.
Time Out!
The Presentation Brothers are holding a weekend of reflection and information for men interested in a religious vocation: 11am Sat. 31st March - 2pm Sun. 1st April at Presentation Brothers, Glasthule. Full details are available from Br Anthony at 021-4304975. Visit www.PresentationBrothers.org
How to book for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress:
1) Telephone the IEC2012 Booking offices on 01 2981122. .
2) Book Online on the Congress website www.iec2012.ie/registration or
3) Download a paper booking form from the Congress website at: www.iec2012.ie/registration .
Advance bookings are open until the 9th of May 2012. After that date, all bookings are onsite at the RDS.
Volunteer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress – Closing date: 17th March: Volunteers are needed for the period of Wednesday 6th June until Tuesday 19th June 2012, for a minimum of 5 days. The closing date for volunteer applications is Saturday 17th March 2012 Volunteer now and get involved! To register as a volunteer fill in the online form available on www.iec2012.ie/volunteer.
Special invitation to Young People to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Young people from 17 to 25 years of age from all across Ireland are invited to celebrate their faith at this summer’s International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (from 10-16 June) in an event that is being described as one of the most ambitious youth ministry programmes ever presented in this country. ‘Go! Be Church!’ is the name of the Youth Programme, where around 2,500 young people will gather and experience a lively and international Church while rediscovering the meaning of communion. Come and participate in this event with workshops, dramas, interactive catechesis, concerts, social activities, games, art, fun and much more! Booking is required and youth can register as individuals or groups on www.iec2012.ie/registration. For more information on the youth programme go to www.iec2012.ie/youth
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Weekly Bulletin 3rd & 4th March2012
Grace in Sin out, Sin out Grace in!
This quote is from a Theology lecturer I had in the Seminary. It’s not a bad motto to live by.
This Sunday is the beginning of the Novena of Grace. The Novena of Grace originated in Naples in 1643, when a Jesuit was cured through the intercession of St Frances Xavier,(who was a Jesuit Priest) who promised that those who made the nine days of prayer in preparation for the anniversary of the canonisation of the saint would receive many graces and favours. Thus the name, Novena of Grace.
It was first held in Dublin in 1712, in the church at Mary’s Lane, now Halston St Parish. This year is the 300th anniversary. I’ve been doing a little work with Fr. Kevin from Bird Ave Parish and we hope to swap places during the Novena. Of course not every Parish has the blessing of having a Jesuit Priest (Fr. Alan Mowbray SJ), Bird Ave parish have a Jesuit House too.
As it is also the Year of the International Eucharistic Congress we hope to include Eucharist themes.
I find one phrase in the actual Novena Prayer particularly interesting and meaningful; “But if what I ask is not for the glory of God or for the good of my soul, obtain for me what is most conducive to both”. I think we could use this for all of our petitions to God.
The Novena begins on Sunday 4th and runs for nine days (as all Novena’s do!!).
Fr Philip Adm (Gracefully!)
Thank you for the €1,423 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €986.
Mass of Enrolment: This Sunday’s 10am Mass will include an Enrolment Ceremony for the pupils from Alexandra College who are due to be confirmed this year.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 8pm on this Tuesday, March 6th.
Ministers of the Eucharist are invited to attend a meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on this Thursday, March 8th.
The 10am Mass on Sunday next, March 11th is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ programme for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in May. We welcome the children their parents and families
Mass on Bank Holidays will take place at 11am. This was the most popular time suggested by parishioners in our recent poll.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group
On Wednesday, March 14th, the Active Retirement Group has arranged a ‘Tour of the Abbey Theatre’. If you wish to take part in this outing please meet in the Foyer of the Abbey Theatre at 12 noon. This tour will cost €5.
Please note that the proposed visit to Aras an Uachtarain which was to take place on the 24th of March has been postponed for the present. A new date for this visit will be announced in due course.
Novena Grace Prayer: O most lovable and loving St. Francis Xavier, in union with you, I reverently adore the Divine Majesty. While joyfully giving thanks to God for the singular gifts of grace bestowed on you during your life and your gifts of glory after death, I beseech you with all my heart’s devotion to be pleased to obtain for me, through your efficacious intercession, the greatest of all blessings: the grace of living a holy life and dying a holy death. Moreover, I beg of you to obtain for me [mention here the spiritual or temporal favor you wish to obtain]. But if what I ask of you so earnestly does not tend to the glory of God and the great good of my soul, please obtain for me, I pray, what is more conducive for both. Amen.
Petition Forms for the Novena Grace are available at the Church entrance. Please write your prayers, enclose them in envelope provided and place them in the Petition Box..These will be included in the Novena prayers each day.
Lecture in St. Mary’s Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
Sr. Margaret MacCurtin OP will give a lecture in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on Thursday 8th March 2012 at 8.00 p.m. The lecture is entitled “Whatever happened to Vatican II?” Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Pioneer Lenten Pledge: The Pioneer Association Appeals to the public to consider their 2012 Lenten Pledge: The Pioneer Lenten pledge is a short-term pledge that can be taken for the six weeks of Lent during which takers choose to abstain from alcohol and to recite the Pioneer prayer or reflection twice daily. For many people, Lent can be the one time of year when they stop drinking alcohol for a limited period of time. Further information on the Pioneer Lenten pledge is available from www .pioneerassociation.ie
How to book for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress:
1) Telephone the IEC2012 Booking offices on 01 2981122. .
2) Book Online on the Congress website www.iec2012.ie/registration or
3) Download a paper booking form from the Congress website at: www.iec2012.ie/registration .
Advance bookings are open until the 9th of May 2012. After that date, all bookings are onsite the RDS.
Volunteer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress – Closing date: 17th March: Volunteers are needed for the period of Wednesday 6th June until Tuesday 19th June 2012, for a minimum of 5 days. The closing date for volunteer applications is Saturday 17th March 2012 Volunteer now and get involved! To register as a volunteer fill in the online form available on www.iec2012.ie/volunteer.
Special invitation to Young People to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Young people from 17 to 25 years of age from all across Ireland are invited to celebrate their faith at this summer’s International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (from 10-16 June) in an event that is being described as one of the most ambitious youth ministry programmes ever presented in this country. ‘Go! Be Church!’ is the name of the Youth Programme, where around 2,500 young people will gather and experience a lively and international Church while rediscovering the meaning of communion. Come and participate in this event with workshops, dramas, interactive catechesis, concerts, social activities, games, art, fun and much more! Booking is required and youth can register as individuals or groups on www.iec2012.ie/registration. For more information on the youth programme go to www.iec2012.ie/youth
This quote is from a Theology lecturer I had in the Seminary. It’s not a bad motto to live by.
This Sunday is the beginning of the Novena of Grace. The Novena of Grace originated in Naples in 1643, when a Jesuit was cured through the intercession of St Frances Xavier,(who was a Jesuit Priest) who promised that those who made the nine days of prayer in preparation for the anniversary of the canonisation of the saint would receive many graces and favours. Thus the name, Novena of Grace.
It was first held in Dublin in 1712, in the church at Mary’s Lane, now Halston St Parish. This year is the 300th anniversary. I’ve been doing a little work with Fr. Kevin from Bird Ave Parish and we hope to swap places during the Novena. Of course not every Parish has the blessing of having a Jesuit Priest (Fr. Alan Mowbray SJ), Bird Ave parish have a Jesuit House too.
As it is also the Year of the International Eucharistic Congress we hope to include Eucharist themes.
I find one phrase in the actual Novena Prayer particularly interesting and meaningful; “But if what I ask is not for the glory of God or for the good of my soul, obtain for me what is most conducive to both”. I think we could use this for all of our petitions to God.
The Novena begins on Sunday 4th and runs for nine days (as all Novena’s do!!).
Fr Philip Adm (Gracefully!)
Thank you for the €1,423 which you donated to last Sunday’s collection for the Support of Priests of the Dioceses and for the Share Collection which amounted to €986.
Mass of Enrolment: This Sunday’s 10am Mass will include an Enrolment Ceremony for the pupils from Alexandra College who are due to be confirmed this year.
The Parish Liturgy Group will meet at 8pm on this Tuesday, March 6th.
Ministers of the Eucharist are invited to attend a meeting in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on this Thursday, March 8th.
The 10am Mass on Sunday next, March 11th is part of the ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ programme for children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in May. We welcome the children their parents and families
Mass on Bank Holidays will take place at 11am. This was the most popular time suggested by parishioners in our recent poll.
Milltown Parish Active Retirement Group
On Wednesday, March 14th, the Active Retirement Group has arranged a ‘Tour of the Abbey Theatre’. If you wish to take part in this outing please meet in the Foyer of the Abbey Theatre at 12 noon. This tour will cost €5.
Please note that the proposed visit to Aras an Uachtarain which was to take place on the 24th of March has been postponed for the present. A new date for this visit will be announced in due course.
Novena Grace Prayer: O most lovable and loving St. Francis Xavier, in union with you, I reverently adore the Divine Majesty. While joyfully giving thanks to God for the singular gifts of grace bestowed on you during your life and your gifts of glory after death, I beseech you with all my heart’s devotion to be pleased to obtain for me, through your efficacious intercession, the greatest of all blessings: the grace of living a holy life and dying a holy death. Moreover, I beg of you to obtain for me [mention here the spiritual or temporal favor you wish to obtain]. But if what I ask of you so earnestly does not tend to the glory of God and the great good of my soul, please obtain for me, I pray, what is more conducive for both. Amen.
Petition Forms for the Novena Grace are available at the Church entrance. Please write your prayers, enclose them in envelope provided and place them in the Petition Box..These will be included in the Novena prayers each day.
Lecture in St. Mary’s Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
Sr. Margaret MacCurtin OP will give a lecture in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on Thursday 8th March 2012 at 8.00 p.m. The lecture is entitled “Whatever happened to Vatican II?” Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Pioneer Lenten Pledge: The Pioneer Association Appeals to the public to consider their 2012 Lenten Pledge: The Pioneer Lenten pledge is a short-term pledge that can be taken for the six weeks of Lent during which takers choose to abstain from alcohol and to recite the Pioneer prayer or reflection twice daily. For many people, Lent can be the one time of year when they stop drinking alcohol for a limited period of time. Further information on the Pioneer Lenten pledge is available from www .pioneerassociation.ie
How to book for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress:
1) Telephone the IEC2012 Booking offices on 01 2981122. .
2) Book Online on the Congress website www.iec2012.ie/registration or
3) Download a paper booking form from the Congress website at: www.iec2012.ie/registration .
Advance bookings are open until the 9th of May 2012. After that date, all bookings are onsite the RDS.
Volunteer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress – Closing date: 17th March: Volunteers are needed for the period of Wednesday 6th June until Tuesday 19th June 2012, for a minimum of 5 days. The closing date for volunteer applications is Saturday 17th March 2012 Volunteer now and get involved! To register as a volunteer fill in the online form available on www.iec2012.ie/volunteer.
Special invitation to Young People to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Young people from 17 to 25 years of age from all across Ireland are invited to celebrate their faith at this summer’s International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (from 10-16 June) in an event that is being described as one of the most ambitious youth ministry programmes ever presented in this country. ‘Go! Be Church!’ is the name of the Youth Programme, where around 2,500 young people will gather and experience a lively and international Church while rediscovering the meaning of communion. Come and participate in this event with workshops, dramas, interactive catechesis, concerts, social activities, games, art, fun and much more! Booking is required and youth can register as individuals or groups on www.iec2012.ie/registration. For more information on the youth programme go to www.iec2012.ie/youth
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