February 27th/28th 2010
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:
Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

To celebrate World Day of Prayer a Service prepared by the women of Cameroon will take place in St. Brigid’s, (Church of Ireland) Castleknock at 8pm on Friday next 5th March.  Men and women welcome.

Scoil Thomas Laurel Lodge Enrolments for September 2010
Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd March from 9.15a.m. to 10.15a.m.   Please bring the following documents:
Birth Certificate.  Baptismal Certificate (if applicable).  P.P.S. No. of child (available from 01-7043281) and 2 Utility Bills.

FLAVOUR  OF  I.T.B.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown a group of staff and students got together on a voluntary basis to produce a cookboook called the ‘Flavour of ITB’.  The proceeds of the book will go to the new St. Francis Hospice and the Laura Lynn Foundation.  Copies of the book are available from the Parish Office and the cost is €10 per book.

One of our parishioners, Eoin Lysaght, is a transition year student in Belvedere College.  He and 55 fellow students are embarking on a ‘block pull’ from Dublin to Galway in June in aid of Temple Street Childrens’ Universty Hospital and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.  Eoin and his friends are holding a churchgate collection after all Masses this weekend and they would be very grateful for your support.

A number of programmes are available at the Emmaus Retreat Centre in Swords during March.  See list on Church Notice Boards.

Pieta House Darkness into Light 5k Event
Pieta House ‘Darkness into Light 5k Event’ will take place on Saturday, 8^th May in two venues – The Phoenix Park and University of Limerick.  Participants will be invited to walk or run the 5k route, starting whilst it is still dark and completing the circuit as dawn is breaking.  This will be a symbolic event to give hope to those affected by Suicide and Self-Harm.  Contact Marie Peelo at 01-4130211 or email mariep@marchmont.com for registration details.

‘Dress to Impress’ with the Trinity Business Alumni Charity Fashion Show on Saturday, 6th March in the Mansion House at 8p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Dublin Gospel Choir and the hosts for the night will be Eddie Hobbs and Kathryn Thomas. Proceeds in aid of RESPECT the Daughters of Charity on the Navan Road who look after people with intellectual disabilities of all ages in the Dublin area. Tickets €50 with a complimentary drinks reception on arrival. Email info@tba.ie for tickets or more information.

Lenten Prayer Evenings
On each Tuesday eveniong of Lent starting Tuesday 16th Feb., to 30th March - Manresa, the Jesuit Centre of Sprirtuality in Dollymount, Dublin 3, will be offering short periods of guided prayer.
Time: 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.on the thme:
"Create a sacred space to open your heart in the Word of God"
For further information, phone 8331352 or email manresa@jesuit.ie

Console - the Suicide Bereavement and Prevention Support organisation are holding a National Bag Packing Day on Saturday 20th March in Dunnes Stores Blanchardstown Centre and are looking for volunteers. If you can spare an hour please contact Ciaran Tighe on 6102638 or email ciaran@console.ie

The Saturday 6.30 Folk Group are looking for singers, musicians and sound technicians!  If you are 12 or over and are interested in becoming involved please contact Marie King on 087-2415603 or leave your name and contact details in the sacristy and we will get back to you.  Practice is every Saturday at 5pm in the church.

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Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Marcella McKeon	Recently Deceased
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Norah and James Lynch	Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	John O’Connor	Month's Mind
	12.15p.m.	Michael Tilly	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Marian O’Neill	4th Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

Bill Franey and Sarah Kelly, both recently deceased.  Liam McCarthy, month’s mind.  William Conlon and Eileen Kinsella whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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Masses Celebrated in various languages in the greater Dublin area:

AFRICAN	St. Peter's, Phibsboro	2.00p.m.
CHINESE	Myra House, 100, Francis St. Dublin, 8.	Second Sunday of the month at 12noon.
FILIPPINO	Blessed Sacrament Chapel Bachelor's Walk, Dublin, 1.	Second Sunday of the month at 3p.m.
FRENCH	Mercy International Centre 64A, Lr. Baggot St. Dub. 2.	First Sunday of the month at 11a.m.
ITALIAN	St. Kevin's Oratory (rear of Pro-Cathedral)	Sundays at 12noon.
POLISH	Halston Street, Dublin, 7.	Every Sunday at 2p.m.
PORTUGUESE	Naas Parish Church.	3rd Sunday of every month at 3p.m.
ROMANIAN	Mass in Catholic Church Sean McDemott St.	Saturdays at 8p.m. and Sundays at 1p.m.
RUSSIAN	Orthodox Eucharist	Every Sunday at 10a.m. Harold’s Cross
SPANISH	St. Kevin's Oratory (rear of Pro-Cathedral)	First Sunday of every month at 7p.m.
SPANISH	St. Saviour's Dominican Church Dominick Street	Saturday Vigil Mass 7.15pm
POLISH	St. Saviour's Dominican Church Dominick Street	Sundays 1.00pm and 7.00pm
PORTUGUESE (Brazilian)	St. Saviour's Dominican Church Dominick Street	Every fourth Sunday at 4.00pm

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