December 26th/27th 2009
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Friday 1st January is World Day of Peace. A special mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook at 11 a.m. The theme chosen by Pope Benedict this year is

"If you Want to Cultivate Peace, Safeguard Creation"

Christmas Pastoral Offerings (Dues)
Pastoral Offerings are being handed in at this time. Thanks to all who have already contributed. Envelopes can be brought to the church and either left in the sacristy or put into the basket during the collections. Thank you for your continued support.

La Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for local school children (aged 3+, 5+, 7+ and 9+). Register now for new term starting January 2010: Tuesdays (and Wednesdays starting January 2010) at St Patrick's NS, Diswellstown - Wednesdays at Laurel Lodge Community Centre - Thursdays (and Mondays starting January) at Educate Together, Castleknock. Taught by a fully qualified, experienced and motivated language teacher to small, age-specific groups. Successfully tried, tested and fun, with student books and CDs to take home so learning can continue between classes. For further details please phone Mary on 087 267 4809 / 822 7629 or E-mail marygalvin@upcmail.ie.

 

 

Castleknock Celtic are holding its Christmas Quiz Night in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Thursday next 10^th December at 9p.m.  Their raffle will also take place that night.  Teams of 4 with lots of prizes .  Further details on website www.castleknockceltic.com

 

• MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Michael McConnon	Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Special Intention
	11.00a.m.	Mona and Jack Mullett	Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	John and Kathleen Costello	Anniversaries
	5.30p.m.

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

Maureen Sweeney, Patricia Noone and Tony O'Neill, recently deceased, Kitty Brennan, Eileen Monk and the Fitzgerald and Leahy families whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.  

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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December 19th/20th 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve:
7.00p.m. and 9.00p.m. Vigil:11.00p.m. (Preceded by Carols from 10.30p.m.).

Christmas Day:
10.00a.m., 11.00a.m., 12.15p.m. No Evening Mass.

St. Stephen’s Day:
6.30p.m.

Mass of the Nativity will be celebrated in Irish in Castleknock College Chapel on Christmas Eve at 7.30p.m.

Christmas Pastoral Offerings (Dues)
Pastoral Offering Envelopes have now been delivered to all the homes in the parish. If by any chance you did not receive one or are not from the parish but would like to know the times of our Christmas Masses & Ceremonies, please take a Pastoral Offering Envelope from the table at the back of the church.

Commissioning of new Ministers of the Eucharist
We would like to take this opportunity of welcoming all the new Ministers of the Eucharist and wish them well in their ministry.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul have asked us to thank you for your most generous contribution to last week’s collection which amounted to €24,032.45. It is very much appreciated.

 

 

Castleknock Celtic are holding its Christmas Quiz Night in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Thursday next 10^th December at 9p.m.  Their raffle will also take place that night.  Teams of 4 with lots of prizes .  Further details on website www.castleknockceltic.com

 

• MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Matthew Bowens	Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Josephine Conway	1st Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Thomas and Catherine Ryder	Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Patrick McKeown	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Ann Marie Corcoran	Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

Nicky Byrne, Patrick Cyril Murphy, both recently deceased. Patrick McNamee, month’s mind. Pat O’Malley, month’s mind. Richard and Francis O’Hara, Jude Ifidon, William Webster, Jack and Josie Webster, Martin and May O’Malley, Con and Susan Hegarty, also, Rosanna, Joseph, Mary, Owen, Rose and Dina Byrne and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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

December 12th/13th 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m. 

 

 

 

 

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• MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	David Jevens	Recently Deceased.
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Special Intention
	11.00a.m.	Tony Reilly	1st Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Anne Fitzpatrick	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Michael Doody	Anniversary

 

• REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

 

Tom Myles and Maureen Walters, both recently deceased. 
Annie Weafer, Marcella McKeown, Mollie McCarville,
Jerry O’Neill, Olive Newman, Sr. Mary Casey, and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

La Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for local school children (aged 3+, 5+, 7+ and 9+). Register now for new term starting January 2010: Tuesdays (and Wednesdays starting January 2010) at St Patrick's NS, Diswellstown - Wednesdays at Laurel Lodge Community Centre - Thursdays (and Mondays starting January) at Educate Together, Castleknock. Taught by a fully qualified, experienced and motivated language teacher to small, age-specific groups. Successfully tried, tested and fun, with student books and CDs to take home so learning can continue between classes. For further details please phone Mary on 087 267 4809 / 822 7629 or E-mail marygalvin@upcmail.ie.

 

 

Castleknock Celtic are holding its Christmas Quiz Night in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Thursday next 10^th December at 9p.m.  Their raffle will also take place that night.  Teams of 4 with lots of prizes .  Further details on website www.castleknockceltic.com

 

• MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Matthew Bowens	Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Josephine Conway	1st Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Thomas and Catherine Ryder	Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Patrick McKeown	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Ann Marie Corcoran	Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

Nicky Byrne, Patrick Cyril Murphy, both recently deceased. Patrick McNamee, month’s mind. Pat O’Malley, month’s mind. Richard and Francis O’Hara, Jude Ifidon, William Webster, Jack and Josie Webster, Martin and May O’Malley, Con and Susan Hegarty, also, Rosanna, Joseph, Mary, Owen, Rose and Dina Byrne and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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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December 5th/6th 2009
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00a.m.
Tuesday December 8^th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass Times: Monday: Vigil at 8.00p.m. Tuesday: 11.00a.m. and 8.00p.m.
Following the 8p.m. Mass on Tuesday the Rosary will be said by candlelight at the Grotto.

 

 

 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be holding their Annual Indoor Collection next weekend.  It will replace the Share collection.

 

Toy Sunday will take place both this weekend and next weekend.  Thanks to all the children who donated toys in previous years.

 

Castleknock Community College are celebrating 15 years in the Dublin 15 Community with a concert in the Draiocht Theatre Blanchardstown on the 7^th & 8^th Dec.  A small number of tickets are available and can be purchased from Draiocht. 

 

 

Castleknock Celtic are holding its Christmas Quiz Night in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Thursday next 10^th December at 9p.m.  Their raffle will also take place that night.  Teams of 4 with lots of prizes .  Further details on website www.castleknockceltic.com

 

• MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Kay O’Neill	6th Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Michael Donnelly	Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Carmel O’Sullivan	Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Thomas Telford	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Rita Sheil	Recently Deceased

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

Eileen Connolly, birthday remembrance.  Stephen Brennan,
Tom Leonard, Ronan Dias and Patricia Hill and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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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November 28th/29th 2009
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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

Christmas Tree and Sanctuary Decoration
We are looking for a family who would like to decorate the Sanctuary area for this year's Christmas Tree. Please leave your name and contact details in the Sacristy and we will be in touch with you.

Castleknock Celtic's Under 15 Fundraiser
Jumble sale on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December in St. Mochta's Scout Hall from 9a.m. 'til late! This fundraiser is to support the funding of the team to contest the Brazilia Cup next June in Brazil with the opportunity of professional coaching.

Scoil Thomáis has joined the www.phonesforboards.com mobile phone recycling campaign. This is an effort to raise awareness of and funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation and is providing, free of charge, new equipment for the school. The school will receive a free Promethean Interactive Whiteboard for every 300 mobile phones collected. A Jack and Jill mobile phone collection box will be in the church over the next few weeks and any mobile phones(s) you have will be very welcome.

Chirstmas Youth 2000 Retreat
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for young people aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College Co. Kildare from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th December. Contact Youth 2000 office at 6753690or log on to www.youth2000.ie for more details.

Annual Pilgrimage and Night Vigil to Knock in honour of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday 7th December at 5p.m. Contact Michael Frawley @ 8217356 for bus details.

The local group of Amnesty International will distribute leaflets this weekend asking you to write a brief message of support on Christmas cards and send them to Human Rights Workers who are unjustly imprisoned in some part of the world. Such a greeting can give great hope to a person in anguish.

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Tom Myles	Month’s Mind
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Martha Kelly	2nd Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Barry Walsh	Month's Mind
	12.15p.m.	Patrick Lawlor	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Altar List of the Dead

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:
Michael Doody whose anniversary occurs at this time. Also, Sr. Mary Birmingham, birthday rememberance, and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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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November 21st/22nd 2009
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING

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

The Confirmation Candidates from Scoil Thomas have designed Christmas Cards which are on sale after all Masses. Cost per pack is €5 and proceeds are in aid of the new Hospice.

The local conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to express their thanks for the very generous donations to their appeal last weekend. They appreciate very much the generosity of the people of the parish.

Information Session on 'Child Protection in our Parish' run by the Parish Child Protection Team Wednesday next November 26th in the Day Chapel from 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. The aim of the session is to ensure that all volunteers are aware of the principles set out in our Child Protection Policy and what is required in order to implement those guiding principles. If you would like to attend please text your conact details to 0872866520 or leave your name into the parish office.

St. Brigid's GAA Club Senior Ladies in All Ireland Intermediate Football Final in Nolan Park Kilkenny this Sunday at 2p.m. All support welcome.

Christmas Fair in St. Patrick's National School on Sunday 29th November. Contact marygalvin@upmail.ie for more details.

Annual Pilgrimage and Night Vigil to Knock in honour of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday 7th December at 5p.m. Contact Michael Frawley @ 8217356 for bus details.

The local group of Amnesty International will distribute leaflets next weekend asking you to write a brief message of support on Christmas cards and send them to Human Rights Workers who are unjustly imprisoned in some part of the world. Such a greeting cna give great hope to a preson in anguish.

MASS  INTENTIONS

All Masses in November will be said for those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:
Patrick McNamee, recently deceased, Patrich Kenna, Tony Reilly, MAtthew Bowens, Rebekah Kiely and Patrick and Catherine Curley whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead,

 

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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November 7th/8th 2009
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

The annual collection for Catholic Youth Care (the Diocesan Youth Service) will be held at all Masses this weekend. It will replace the normal Share collection. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

The Confirmation Candidates from Scoil Thomas have designed Christmas Cards which are on sale after all Masses from this weekend. Cost per pack is €5 and proceeds are in aid of the new Hospice.

The Miscarriage Association of Ireland is holding its Annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday next 8th November at 3p.m. in St. Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue. All welcome.

The Blanchardstown/Castleknock fundraising branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will hold a Coffee Morning in Castleknock Community Centre Sunday next 15th November from 10.30am to 1pm. All welcome.

Put the Soul into Christmas – 25th November at 7p.m. An evening with Advent Reflection and Carols in All Hallows College Chapel followed by a wine & canapé reception with an opportunity to relax and chat in the Coffee Dock, Purcell House. Tickets cost €25 each. Call 01 852 0754 to book your place.

RESPECT (Daughter of Charity, Navan Rd) are holding an event in Shelbourne Park on Thursday, 19th November. Admission €10. More information and tickets available from the RESPECT Office ‘phone 8245420.

Exploring Death and Loss of Loved Ones Residential weekend in Manresa Jesuit Retreat Centre, Dublin, 3 from Friday 20th November to Sunday 22nd November. Contact Anne Butler at 4900415 for further details.

Open Day – ‘Aim Higher’ at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown on Tuesday, 10th November from 10am to 3pm. All welcome.

MASS  INTENTIONS

All Masses in November will be said for those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:
Sinead Boggan, Anne Fitzpatrick, Una Slevin, Gertie O’Connor, Josephine Maughan and Mathilde Boggin whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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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October 24th/25th 2009
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

NOVEMBER ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD
Envelopes have now been distributed to all the homes in the parish. Please include name(s) and donation (optional) in the envelope provided and return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible. There are spare envelopes at the back of the church.

The 8pm Mass on November 2nd will be a special Mass of Remembrance and Service of Light for deceased relatives and friends of this community who have died since last November. Please enter the name of your relative or friend in the Book of Remembrance located on the tables at the back of the church so that they too may be included in the Mass of Remembrance on Monday, 2nd November.

Ecumenical Blessing of the Graves on Sunday next November 1st at 3p.m. in St. Brigid’s, Castleknock. All welcome.

The Emmaus Retreat and Conference Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin are holding a number of workshops during the month November. See posters in church courtyard for full details.

Open Day – ‘Aim Higher’ at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown on Tuesday, 10th November from 10am to 3pm. All welcome.

We have received a letter from the Road Safety Authority requesting our support. A new Road Traffic Bill will propose a reduction in the blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers. The Road Safety Authority have set up a website to provide information to everyone interested in this important issue. Go to www.drinkdriving.ie for full details.

The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght are hosting a Quiz-ZA-Thon during the month of November to help raise funds for the Hospital. You can sign up by calling 01-4142375 or email quiz@thenationalchildrenshospital.ie and they will provide everything you need to run your own Quiz-ZA-Thon!

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Irene Kirwan	Month’s Mind
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Adam Mulvey	Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Gary Ward	4th Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Donald McDonnell	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Daniel and Kathleen Carton	Anniversaries

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:
Joe Petrillo, recently deceased. Also, Thomas Telford and Kevin McCourt whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

 

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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September 27th/28th 2009
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

 

              

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Ellen and Con Gildea	Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Peter and Rita Tarleton	Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	Niall Annesley	21st Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Conor O’Keeffe	9th Aniversary
	5.30p.m.

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:
Mary Burke, Irene Kirwin, both recently deceased.  Also, all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead. 

 

 

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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September 19th/20th 2009
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Date for your Diary!!

We will be celebrating Fr. Dan Joe's 50 years in the Capuchin Order at the 6.30 mass on Saturday 3rd October. This special mass will be followed by a reception in Castleknock Community Centre and all are welcome. More details later.

The annual collection for CROSSCARE- the Social Care Agency of the Dublin Diocese - will take place at all masses THIS weekend. It will replace the normal SHARE collection.

 

 

 

 

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Damien and Vivian O’Dea	Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Dermot and Tessie O’Riordan Pauric Nestor Timmie Shine         Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	Ellen Dalton	Month’s Mind
	12.15p.m.	Colm Hearns	10th Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Elizabeth and Betty Doyle	Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

 

The pupils from Belvedere College would like to say ‘Thank you very much’ to everyone who contributed to their collection last weekend in aid of the Belvedere Youth Club for inner city children.  They collected over €1600.

Triduum in Honour of Saint Pio takes place in St. Mary of the Angles, Church Street from Monday to Wednesday 21^st to 23^rd September.  The preacher for the Triduum is Fr. Bryan Shorthall OFM Cap.  There will be Confessions from 6.30pm until 7.20pm, Mass at 7.30pm and blessing with the relic after Mass.

ACCORD are running a number of workshops in the coming weeks beginning this Monday, the 21^st with a launch by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Emer Costello and an address by Bishop William Walsh, President of ACCORD.  The workshops are being offered to everyone who may be experiencing financial difficulties.  These difficulties are having a detrimental affect on people’s self-worth, their relationships and their family life.  The workshops will be held in The Clarion Hotel, IFSC Centre, Excise Walk, Dublin, 1 and admission is free to all events.

As part of ‘Positive Ageing Week’ (25^th Sept. – 3^rd Oct), Age Action has an urgent requirement for volunteers to help run the ‘Share a Goden Moment’ tea campaign in your area.  They hope to raise the much needed funds to support their work with older people with communities across Ireland.  Please contact Dee Clare for more details on 01-475 6989 or visit www.ageaction.ie

Brainwave the Irish Epilepsy Association is holding a Youth Conference entitled ‘Talking Heads’ for young people with epilepsy between the ages of 14 and 21 years, in Croke Park on Saturday next September 26^th from 9.30am to 4p.m.  For further information phone 01-4557500 or email infor@epilepsy.ie

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

Tel: 8200915/086-8090633

(Blanchardstown Centre Oratory)

www.bcoratory.irishcapuchins.com   e-mail: danjoe2006@gmail.com

Mass:                                Monday to Saturday at 4.30p.m.

Rite II Forgiveness          Every Thursday at the 4.30p.m. Mass.

Blessing of the Sick:        Every Friday during the 4.30p.m. Mass

 

 

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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September 12th/13th 2009
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

 

 

Date for your Diary!!

We will be celebrating Fr. Dan Joe's 50 years in the Capuchin Order at the 6.30 mass on Saturday 3rd October. This special mass will be followed by a reception (venue to be confirmed) and all are welcome. More details later.

The annual collection for CROSSCARE- the Social Care Agency of the Dublin Diocese - will take place at all masses NEXT weekend. It will replace the normal SHARE collection.

New members for the Bethany Bereavement Support Group are urgently needed if the group is to continue in our parish. Anyone interested should leave their name and contact details in the Sacristy and a member of the team will contact you.

Appeal for Young Adult Readers for the 6.30 mass. Thanks to all the young people who have continued to be involved in the reading at the 6.30 mass. We are now renewing the team. If you would like to be involved, please give your name to Jenny or the Sacristan.

"Tea after Ten" - let us gather again for a cup of tea and a chat in the beautifully refurbished Day Chapel on Wednesday mornings after mass.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul can offer confidential assistance to families or anyone who finds themselves in need of some help during these difficult times. Envelopes at tables at the back of the church and all correspondence is strictly confidential.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Elizabeth Doyle	Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Mary and John McManus	Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Thomas Kenny	Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Ger Kiely	4th Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Jim Cooney	Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

 

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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September 5th/6th 2009
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass for the coming week: Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.
The 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass resumes this Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Nancy McManamly	Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Joseph Manley	Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Delia McDonagh Michael Kelly	Recently Dec. Recently Dec.
	12.15p.m.	Brian Dunphy	Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Jim Cooney	Anniversary

REMEMBER  IN  YOUR  PRAYERS:

 

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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August 29th/30th 2009
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please note there is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

Friday next is the first Friday of the month.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following the 10a.m. Mass until 11.30a.m.

The 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass resumes NEXT Sunday,
6^th September.

Children’s Choir
First Practice Next Saturday at 1.15p.m. Existing and new members welcome – boys and girls. Minimum age -2nd class this September.  Registration and Child Protection Forms available at practice.

Choirs, Folk Groups, 10 o’clock Family Mass Group.
Your return next Sunday, if possible, will be greatly appreciated.

Urgently Required - Volunteer Church Cleaners – 1 hour per month (Fridays). Please leave name and phone number in sacristy. Thank you.

Castleknock GAA Nursery for 4 to 7 year old boys & girls on Saturdays from 10am to 11.30am at Tir na nOg. New players welcome.  Contact Brendan on 085-1329397 for further details.  

Remembrance Service
The National Maternity Hospital is having their Annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, 6th September at 3pm in St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row.  All parents and families of babies who died in the hospital in the last year are most welcome.  (This includes miscarriages, stillbirths and neonatal deaths).  Light refreshments will be served and there will also be an opportunity to meet the hospital staff and other parents.  For further information contact the Chaplaincy Dept., at 6373121 or email: chaplain@nmh.ie

Spanish for local school children
La Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for children (aged 3+ to 9+).  Enrolments are now being taken for Autumn Term starting week beginning 6th September.  For further details contact Mary at 087 267 4809 or
email: marygalvin@upcmail.ie

Study Theology from Home!
The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people by distance learning. This means that one can study for a crtificate, diploma or degree in theology from the comfort of home. For further information contact the Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel: 404 8124/7 or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

BAPTISM
Registration for Baptism takes place Sunday mornings in the Parish Office
from 11.30a.m. to 12noon. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Angela McEvitt-Waage	1st Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Alice Small	Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Deceased Members of the Treacy Family
	12.15p.m.	David Langan	Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Ellen Dalton, Mary Wallace, Ronnie Gregory and Ellen Connolly all recently deceased.  We also remember in our prayers The Quinn Family of Luttrellstown.  Also, Joe Sheehan, whose anniversary occurs at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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August 22nd/23rd 2009
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please note there is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

HIKE  FOR  HOSPICE
Fr. Mick begins his 120 miles Camino trail to Santiago de Compostela in aid of the new Dublin North West hospice fund today (Sunday).  His journey will take him seven days to complete and will take him across the Galician mountains. At the moment a total of €4,777.00 has been donated to the fund.  Incidentally, all donations received go directly to the hospice fund –
Fr. Mick has paid all his own costs and expenses.

Remembrance Service
The National Maternity Hospital is having their Annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, 6th September at 3pm in St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row.  All parents and families of babies who died in the hospital in the last year are most welcome.  (This includes miscarriages, stillbirths and neonatal deaths).  Light refreshments will be served and there will also be an opportunity to meet the hospital staff and other parents.  For further information contact the Chaplaincy Dept., at 6373121 or email: chaplain@nmh.ie

Community Festival – Laurel Lodge Community Centre – Sunday 27th September, 2009
An information meeting for all volunteers, participants and event organizers currently involved or thinking of getting involved in the planning, participation and organizing of the Community Festival 2009 has been organised for Thursday, 27th August at 8pm in the Centre.  A visual plan of the proposed event will be on display and refreshments will be served at the meeting.  All welcome.

Spanish for local school children
La Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for children (aged 3+ to 9+).  Enrollments are now being taken for Autumn Term starting week beginning 6th September.  For further details contact Mary at 087 267 4809 or
email: marygalvin@upcmail.ie

Study Theology from Home!
The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people by distance learning. This means that one can study for a crtificate, diploma or degree in theology from the comfort of home. For further information contact the Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel: 404 8124/7 or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

BAPTISM
Registration for Baptism takes place Sunday mornings in the Parish Office
from 11.30a.m. to 12noon. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Church & School Security
Please keep a watchful eye on our church and school during holiday time. If
you notice anything amiss 'phone the Gardai. Thank you.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses 2009
Poster with dates and venue on Notice Board in church courtyard.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Mary Finlay Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Joseph Reddy Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Deceased Members of the Moynihan Family
	12.15p.m.	Elizabeth Creedon Month’s Mind

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Chris Doyle, recently deceased, Linda O’Leary, Edward and Statia Treacy, Joe O’Toole, Alice Small, Dermot and Tessie O’Riordan, Pauric Nestor and Timmie Shine, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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August 15th/16th 2009
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please note there is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

Hike for Hospice
Saturday next, Fr. Mick takes off on his second fundraising trek in aid of the new Dublin North West Hospice at Abbotstown. This year the Camino de Santiago journey will take him apporximately 160 kilometres across the Galician Mountains.

Work commenced on the building of the new hospice recently and it is expected to be ready late next year. The hopsice will cater for people across the whole of the North West region of Co. Dublin. To-dae fundraising has been mainly concentrated in the Dublin 15 area but it is hoped to expand this to the entire of North West Dublin.

Full details of the walk and sponsorship/donation information available from the tables at the back of the church. Thank you for your support.

Monastic Experience Weekend for Women will take place in the Carmelite Monsatery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow from 28th - 30th August. Preferred age 25-45 years. For further information e-mail: contact@carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie

Castleknock GAA Summer Camp (Hurling and Football) takes place from 17th-21st August and is open to all boys and girls. Contact Brendan at 0851329397 or log on to www.castleknock.net.

Study Theology from Home!
The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people by distance learning. This means that one can study for a crtificate, diploma or degree in theology from the comfort of home. For further information contact the Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel: 404 8124/7 or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

Castleknock Community Centre is hosting a community festival on Sunday 27th September to celebrate community life. The committee would like to hear from volunteers willing to helpwith the planning and organising of this event. You can leave your contact details in the community centre and a member of the committee will contact you. The more people involved, the better the festival will be!

BAPTISM
Registration for Baptism takes place Sunday mornings in the Parish Office
from 11.30a.m. to 12noon. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Church & School Security
Please keep a watchful eye on our church and school during holiday time. If
you notice anything amiss 'phone the Gardai. Thank you.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses 2009
Poster with dates and venue on Notice Board in church courtyard.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	John and Peter Cleary Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Hannah Aspil and Julia Barbour Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	Aidan Fogarty Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Maureen O'Dea Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Stephen Kelly, Dave O'Connell, both recently deceased. Also Linda O'Leary and Margaret Corcoran whose anniversary occurs at this time and those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

August 8th/9th 2009
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please note there is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

Saturday next is the feast of the
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass times: Vigil Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday morning 11 a.m.

Hike for Hospice
Just a little under two weeks to go before Fr. Mick takes off on his second fundraising trek in aid of the new Dublin North West Hospice at Abbotstown. This year the Camino de Santiago journey will take him apporximately 160 kilometres across the Galician Mountains.

Work commenced on the building of the new hospice recently and it is expected to be ready late next year. The hopsice will cater for people across the whole of the North West region of Co. Dublin. To-dae fundraising has been mainly concentrated in the Dublin 15 area but it is hoped to expand this to the entire of North West Dublin.

Full details of the walk and sponsorship/donation infoormation available from the tables at the back of the church. Thank you for your support.

Castleknock GAA Summer Camp (Hurling and Football) takes place from 17th-21at August and is open to all boys and girls. Contact Brendan at 0851329397 or log on to www.castleknock.net.

Castleknock Community Centre is hosting a community festival on Sunday 27th September to celebrate community life. The committee would like to hear from volunteers willing to helpwith the planning and organising of this event. You can leave your contact details in the community centre and a member of the committee will contact you. The more people involved, the better the festival will be!

BAPTISM
Registration for Baptism takes place Sunday mornings in the Parish Office
from 11.30a.m. to 12noon. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Church & School Security
Please keep a watchful eye on our church and school during holiday time. If
you notice anything amiss 'phone the Gardai. Thank you.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses 2009
Poster with dates and venue on Notice Board in church courtyard.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Martin Moore Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Mary Tirenan Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Danny McArdle Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Special intention

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Sr. Carmella Doyle, Liam Hannigan, both recently deceased. Also Anne Wade's months mind and Sheila McEnroe whose anniversary occurs at this time and those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

July 4th/5th 2009
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

There is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

Eucharist Adoration in Connolly Hospital Monday next 6th July from 6p.m. to 7p.m. All welcome.

The annual Peter Pence's collection to support Pontifical Charities will take place at all Masses this weekend. It will replace the Share collection.

'Know Your Neighbour Weekend' - July 11/12
An opportunity to organise an activity and invite neighbours along. For more information or to request an organiser's pack visit www.knowyourneighbour.ie or email info@knowyourneighbour.ie

BAPTISM
Registration for Baptism takes place Sunday mornings in the Parish Office
from 11.30a.m. to 12noon. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Church & School Security
Please keep a watchful eye on our church and school during holiday time. If
you notice anything amiss 'phone the Gardai. Thank you.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses 2009
Poster with dates and venue on Notice Board in church courtyard.

Charity Comedy Night in support of Crosscare on 16th July in the Laughter
Lounge, Eden Quay. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8.30pm with late bar and DJ afterwards. For further details contact John on 086-192912 or e-mail jdunne@crosscare.ie

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	John Cawley Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Phil Maguire 1st Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Loretta McGrath Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Julia Corrigan 2nd Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Marie Boyle, recently deceased. Patrick McGrath, Maye Doyle, William and
Maureen Gardiner, Andrew and Elizabeth Martin, Richard Conway, and deceased members of the Jones Family whose anniversaries occur at this time and those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

June 27th/28th 2009
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

There is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August

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

First Friday: Friday next is the first Friday of the month. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 10a.m. Mass until 11.30a.m.

Prayer Volunteers Wanted!
As part of the celebration of the special "Year for Priests" volunteers are
required to become a priest/seminarian prayer friend. If anyone is willing to accept the first name of a priest ministering in our diocese or the name of a Dublin Seminarian and are willing to pray for that priest/seminarian each day during the Year for Priests please send your name/address to vocations@dublindiocese.ie Leaflets on tables at back of church with further details.

Emmaus Retreat & Conference Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin are holding a full
programme of Retreats and Workshops during the month of August 2009. See
poster in church courtyard for details.

In response to the Economic Recession an Hour of Comforting Prayer will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Batchelors Walk on Sunday next 5th July at 4.00p.m. All are welcome.

This year the Knock Summer Youth Festival for young adults aged 18-30
will take place from 23rd =96 26th July. Cost €70.Bus available. See poster in church courtyard for full details.

Enrolments are now being taken for Le Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for children starting in early September. Contact Mary Galvin on 087-2674809 or email marygalvin@upcmail.ie for further information.

Family Fitness Festival and 5k Open Road Race on Sunday next 5th July at Farmleigh, Phoenix Park. Log on to www.familyfitnessfestival.ie for details.

Charity Comedy Night in support of Crosscare on 16th July in the Laughter
Lounge, Eden Quay. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8.30pm with late bar and DJ afterwards. For further details contact John on 086-192912 or e-mail jdunne@crosscare.ie

Enrolments are now being taken for Le Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for children staring in early September. Classes will be held at Castleknock
Community Centre, St. Patrick's Diswellstown and CENTS. Contact Mary Galvin on 087-2674809 or email marygalvin@upcmail.ie for further information.

New members required for Bethany Bereavement Group. Next Training course in February 2010. for more information contact 087 2138590.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Connie and Liz Kavanagh Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Annie Reddy Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Baby Sean Kelly Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Dominic Murphy 3rd Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	John O'Connor 10th Anniversary Patricia Conway Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Margaret Nolan, recently deceased. Geraldine Leahy, Martin and Norah Lavan, Betty Gartlan, whose anniversaries occur at this time and those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

June 20th/21st 2009
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

There is no 5.30p.m. Sunday evening Mass during July and August.

Sr. Monica Field from the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary will be visiting us next weekend to tell us about their missions and to ask for financial help. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the Cecilian Theatre Arts & Musical Society for achieving Best Choreography, Best Visual and Best Chorus Awards for the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis." The awards were presented at the Association of Irish Musical Awards banquet held recently in the Glen Eagle Hotel, Killarney. Well done to Rosalind O'Dowd and the Cecilians!

CASTLEKNOCK G.A.A. SUMMER CAMPS

Hurling Camp: 6th to 10th July.

Football Camp: 20th to 24th July.

Hurling & Football: 17th to 21st August.

The camps are open to all boys and girls and are run by qualified coaches.
Contact Brendan on 085-1329397 for further details.

Charity Comedy Night in support of Crosscare on 16th July in the Laughter
Lounge, Eden Quay. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8.30pm with late
bar and DJ afterwards. For further details contact John on 086-8192912 or
e-mail jdunne@crosscare.ie

Enrolments are now being taken for Le Jolie Ronde Spanish classes for children staring in early September. Classes will be held at Castleknock
Community Centre, St. Patrick's Diswellstown and CENTS. Contact Mary Galvin
on 087-2674809 or email marygalvin@upcmail.ie for further information.

Tennis Coaching sponsored by Fingal Co. Co. for girls and boys 6 to 17 yrs
for the month of July at Riverwood Estate Playground and Carpenterstown
Tennis Courts. Fee €30. All equipment supplied. Registration: 30th June 2
to 4p.m. at courts. Ph. 8338711.

St. Vincent de Paul monthly outdoor collection after all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your continued support.

New members required for Bethany Bereavement Group. Next Training course in February 2010. for more information contact 087 2138590.

Knock Summer Youth Festival
This year, the Knock Summer Youth Festival will take place from 23rd to 26th July. See pster on Church noticeboard or click here for full details.

Console, (living with Suicide) are holding their annual fundraising concert in the National Concert Hall on 27th June at 8 p.m. This will be an unforgettable evening with Maura O'Connell, Brian Kennedy, Rebecca Storm, and Acabella. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the National Concert Hall box office at 4170000 or log onto www.nch.ie

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Michael Coughlan Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.
	11.00a.m.	Tony Kilcline and Seamus Sherry Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Maureen and Jimmy Doyle Anniversaries
	5.30p.m.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Neil McMahon, recently deceased. Also, Joe Fitzgerald and Francis Cahill
whose anniversaries occur at this time and those whose names are on the
Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

June 13th/14th 2009
THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

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

The Irish Episcopal Conference has agreed to the holding of a special collection in every church in Ireland on the feast of Corpus Christi which falls on this Sunday of this year. This special collection will replace the normal Share collection.

Children from 2nd class will be coming to the church on Wednsday morning to receive the Sacrament of Forgiveness and will stay for the 10.a.m. Mass. All parent, guardians, grandparents, friends and neighbours are welcome to attend.

DUCK RACE
The 175th Dublin Scout Troop will hold a duch race on Sunday next 21st June at the Irish Canoe Union on the River Liffey at the Strawberry Beds. THe Scouts will be selling ducks for the race after Masses this weekend. Ducks will be sold for €10 each and prizes will include €100 voucher for the Blanchardstown Centre, €50 Restaurant voucher and lots more. All funds go directly to the 175th Group to benefit Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.

Year for Priests
To mark the beginning of a special "Year for Priests" inaugurated by Pope Benedict XVI, and to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. John Vianny, patron saint of priests, a none day Novena starts on 19th June. Prayer cards and Novena leaflets are available at the back of the church.

Matt Talbot Sunday - 21st June 2009
Mass to celebrate Matt Talbot Sunday at 4 p.m. on Sunday 21st June at the Shrine of Matt Talbot in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1. All welcome.

New members required for Bethany Bereavement Group. Next Training course in February 2010. for more information contact 087 2138590.

Knock Summer Youth Festival
This year, the Knock Summer Youth Festival will take place from 23rd to 26th July. See pster on Church noticeboard or click here for full details.

Console, (living with Suicide) are holding their annual fundraising concert in the National Concert Hall on 27th June at 8 p.m. This will be an unforgettable evening with Maura O'Connell, Brian Kennedy, Rebecca Storm, and Acabella. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the National Concert Hall box office at 4170000 or log onto www.nch.ie

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Eileen Connolly Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	John and Mary Byrne Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	Thomas and Kethleen O'Neill Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Eileen Dunphy Anniversary
	5.30p.m.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
All those whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

June 6th/7th 2009
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

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

Matt Talbot Sunday - 21st June 2009
Mass to celebrate Matt Talbot Sunday at 4 p.m. on Sunday 21st June at the Shrine of Matt Talbot in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1. All welcome.

If anyone would like to become a Minister of the Word or of the Eucharist, please leave your name after mass this weekend in the sacristy. A course for both ministries will start in September.

New members required for Bethany Bereavement Group. Next Training course in February 2010. for more information contact 087 2138590.

Crosscare, Main Street Blanchardstown are holding classes entitled "There's Healing in Art". The classes are free of charge and begin on Thursday 11th June at 10.30.a.m. See poster on church noticeboard.

Console, (living with Suicide) are holding their annual fundraising concert in the National Conert Hall on 27th June at 8 p.m. This will be an unforgettable evening with Maura O'Connell, Brian Kennedy, Rebecca Storm, and Acabella. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the National Concert Hall box office at 4170000 or log onto www.nch.ie

Charity Yoga Event
Why not do something for yourself and for a good cause at once. Yoga morning in aid of DEBRA IRELEND on Saturday 13th June from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost €20. Venue: St. Mochta's Parish Centre. Please bring a mat and blanket. Contact Jacki Reid at 086 0792469 or email jackireid@eircom.net

Focus on Romania
A group of students from Mount Sackville are travelling to an orphanage in Romania again this year. THey first went seven years ago and to date their fundraising has helped to build houses, purchase a minibus and also to take children on holiday to the beach or a week.
This year they hope to raise enough funds to build a basketball court and shelters and take the children on a much needed holiday. There are photographs and information on the stands at the back of the church. The girls will be outside the church after all masses this weekend and will greatly appreciate any support you can give them.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Kevin Stratford Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	People of the parish
	11.00a.m.	Linda Doody Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Brendan Woods 15th Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Cecilia Wlloughby 1st Annivesary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Seán Houston recently deceased, the family of Isabella O'Keeffe. Aslo Marin and Norah Lavin and Mary and Frederick Hynes and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

May 30th/31st 2009
PENTECOST SUNDAY

Apologies for not having posted the newsletters during May. This was due to technical difficulties. Hopefully they will be kept up to date from now on.

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

Ecumenical Blessing of the Graves in St. Mary's Church Clonsilla
Sunday 5th July at 3 p.m. All Welcome. THis replaces the Service of Blessing usually held in November. The Castleknock Churchyard blessing will be in November as usual.

Crosscare, Main Street Blanchardstown are holding classes entitled "There's Healing in Art". The classes are free of charge and begin on Thursday 11th June at 10.30.a.m. See poster on church noticeboard.

Console, (living with Suicide) are holding their annual fundraising concert in the National Conert Hall on 27th June at 8 p.m. This will be an unforgettable evening with Maura O'Connell, Brian Kennedy, Rebecca Storm, and Acabella. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the National Concert Hall box office at 4170000 or log onto www.nch.ie

The recently confirmed young people are coming to the 10 a.m. mass on Wednesday next to give thanks for the year. All parents/guardians are welcome.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Michael Healy Snr. Michael Healy Jnr. Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Josephine O'Kane Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Dermot Murray Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Catherine Rothwell Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Annie Roddy Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Angela Kenna, Jean Scully, both recently deceased. Aslo Stephen Dennehy (birthday remembrance) and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

April 11th/12th 2009
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

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

Easter Pastoral Offerings (Dues)

Easter Pastoral Offering Envelopes are being handed in at this time. Thanks
to all who have already contributed. Envelopes can be brought to the church
on Sundays and placed in the basket or dropped into the Sacristy. Thank you for your continued support.

Monastic Experience Weekend for Women
Single women interested in finding out more about monastic vocation are
invited to join the Redemptoristine Sisters from 17th to 19th April at the
Monastery of St. Alphonsus, Dublin, 9. Contact Sr. Gabrielle at 086-164179, or log onto www.rednuns.faithweb.com
e-mail: gabrielle.fox@redemptorists.ie

Public Lecture in Blanchardstown Library on Wednesday, 22nd April at 7p.m.
Dealing with Stress & Anxiety in Young People. All welcome.

Carpenterstown Park Residents Association are holding their Annual
General Meeting at Castleknock Community Centre on Thursday, 23rd April at 8p.m. All residents of Cherry, Maple and Sycamore estates are invited to attend.

Castleknock Hurling & Football Club are holding a fundraiser in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Saturday, 25th April. Tickets to include finger food, late bar and DJ. For tickets contact Rita Marron at 086-3845949, Fiona Griffin at 087-2400258 or Leona Molloy at 086-8490668. Tickets also available at the Club Shop every Saturday morning.

TAKE TIME OUT
The Presentation Brothers are holding an informal weekend of information and reflection for men interested in exploring a religious vocation from 11a.m. Saturday 25th April to 2p.m. Sunday 26th April in Blackrock, Dublin. The weekend is free of charge. For more details and to book a place contact Br. Andrew at 01-2300824 or email prescall@eircom.net

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

All Masses on Easter Sunday are for the intentions of the People of the Parish.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Sr. Cartage, Tony Connolly, both recently deceased. Also, Gertie O'Connor (birthday memorial), Nora and Jeremiah Reidy and John and Fred Kennedy whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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

Previous Newsletters are available here

April 4th/5th 2009
PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY

HOLY WEEK - MASSES & CEREMONIES

Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 10.00a.m.

Holy Thursday:

Solemn Mass of the Last Supper at 8.00p.m.

Holy Hour - 8.45p.m. to 9.45p.m.

Good Friday (Day of Fast & Abstinence)

12noon - Stations of the Cross with Cana Music Group.

3.00p.m. - The Man from Nazareth (Stations) with the Cecilians.

8.00p.m. - Solemn Good Friday Ceremony

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Penance Rite I - On request after Ceremonies throughout the week.

Penance Rite II: After Solemn Good Friday Ceremony

No 5.30p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday

Easter Pastoral Offering Envelopes containing the Easter Schedule of Masses & Ceremonies for Holy Week have been delivered to parishioners homes. Spare envelopes available from tables at the back of the church. Thank you.

The Parish Council would like to express their thanks and appreciation
to all those who have volunteered to help with the maintenance of the church and also to those who have contributed financially.

The Sunshine Fund of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding its
annual collection outside all Dublin churches this weekend. Each year the
Sunshine Fund provides much needed holidays for approximately 1,300 of
Dublin's less fortunate children.

Please be as generous as you can. Thank you.

Scripture Prayer Group will meet again this Saturday (after Mass) in the Day Chapel. All welcome.

Special Olympics Ireland are holding a National Collection Day on Friday, April 24th. They urgently need volunteers in the Dublin area. If you can spare a few hours on the day please contact: Maeve @ 8691638 085-1618729.

The 6th annual Way of the Cross through the Phoenix Park will take place
on Good Friday. Led by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin it will begin at the Wellington Monument at 12.30pm and proceed to the Papal Cross.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	People of the Parish
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Sr. Mary Ann Bermingham Mass Bouquet
	11.00a.m.	John P. Kennedy Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Bernie Ward Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Grace and Charlie Gallagher Anniversaries

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Andrew Myler, recently deceased, Mary Darragh, Gretta and John McLaughlin whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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March 28th/29th 2009
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

The Parish Council will speak briefly this weekend on Church Maintenance and Upkeep. Council members will be available after Masses to discuss the
forthcoming projects.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me - Reflecting on social
justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. Our Lenten journey with the local Church of Ireland parishes concludes this week with aPassover Mea on Tuesday, 31st March in Scoil Thomais. Some places still available. Contact the parish office after Mass this weekend to indicate participation for catering purposes. Thank you.

Easter Pastoral Offering Envelopes containing the Easter Schedule of Masses & Ceremonies for Holy Week have been delivered to parishioners homes. Spare envelopes containing the Holy Week Schedule available from tables at the back of the church. Thank you.

Scripture Prayer Group will meet again this Saturday (after Mass) in the Day
Chapel. All welcome.

Service of Prayer for justice and peace at home and abroad on Monday
30th March at 8p.m. in the Church of Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road,
Drumcondra, Dublin 9. All welcome.

FASHION SHOW in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation will be held in
Luttrellstown Golf Club on Wednesday next 1st April at 7.30p.m. Tickets
€25. Contact Elizabeth Nuzum at 085-7146152 for more information. Poster in church courtyard.

Castleknock Hurling & Football Camp takes place from 6th to 10th April
and will be held at Castleknock Community College. Phone Brendan Phelan on 085-1329397 or see www.castleknock.net

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me Reflecting on social justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. Continuing our Lenten journey with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock "Have we got the Society we deserve?" will be the topic for discussion at next Tuesday's (24th March) gathering which will be held in the Day Chapel at 8p.m. John Lonergan and Gina Menzies will be in attendance and the chairperson will be Bryan Dobson. All welcome.

Passover Meal Tuesday, 31st March in Scoil Thomais. Please contact the
parish office to indicate participation for catering purposes. Thank you.

ASSIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. A 2-day skills building workshop in suicide will take place on March 24 and 25th at Crosscare Blanchardstown hosted by Dochas. For booking contact Caroline Lennon-Nally at 8823403.

The parish is thinking of starting a group that would meet to read, pray and share the Scriptures together, beginning this Saturday, 21st March (after Mass) in the Day Chapel. All welcome.

ACCORD Dublin urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage
Preparation Courses. See poster in courtyard for details.

Penance Service Rite II after the Saturday evening Mass during Lent.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me - Reflecting on social
justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. In conjunction with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock a series of Lenten talks are being held during Lent. The third talk in the series will take place on Tuesday next March 19th at 8pm in Castleknonck Parish Centrel and the topic will be Fair Trade in a Glogbal Economy
Speaker: Orla King
See poster in courtyard for full Lenten itinerary.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Kitty Macourt Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Kitty and Bob Nix Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.
	12.15p.m.	Catherine Costello Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Paddy Reilly Month's Mind

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Albert Byrne, Patrick Cullen, both recently deceased. Tom and Georgina
Rooney whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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March 21st/22nd 2009
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Lenten Service of Reconciliation at 8pm Thursday next 26th March with
music provided by Cana.

Day of Pardon: before all Masses next weekend.

A Musical Evening in aid of Dublin 15 Hospice Friday next 27th March at 8pm in The Parish Centre, Beechpark. Tickets €15 adult and €35 family. Tickets will be available after Masses this weekend and throughout the week after the 10am Mass. A musical evening not to be missed!

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me Reflecting on social justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. Continuing our Lenten journey with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock "Have we got the Society we deserve?" will be the topic for discussion at next Tuesday's (24th March) gathering which will be held in the Day Chapel at 8p.m. John Lonergan and Gina Menzies will be in attendance and the chairperson will be Bryan Dobson. All welcome.

Passover Meal Tuesday, 31st March in Scoil Thomais. Please contact the
parish office to indicate participation for catering purposes. Thank you.

ASSIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. A 2-day skills building workshop in suicide will take place on March 24 and 25th at Crosscare Blanchardstown hosted by Dochas. For booking contact Caroline Lennon-Nally at 8823403.

The parish is thinking of starting a group that would meet to read, pray and share the Scriptures together, beginning this Saturday, 21st March (after Mass) in the Day Chapel. All welcome.

ACCORD Dublin urgently needs men and women to deliver their Marriage
Preparation Courses. See poster in courtyard for details.

Penance Service Rite II after the Saturday evening Mass during Lent.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me - Reflecting on social
justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. In conjunction with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock a series of Lenten talks are being held during Lent. The third talk in the series will take place on Tuesday next March 19th at 8pm in Castleknonck Parish Centrel and the topic will be Fair Trade in a Glogbal Economy
Speaker: Orla King
See poster in courtyard for full Lenten itinerary.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Marion Donnelly Month's Mind
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Esther and William Fleming Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	People of the Parish
	12.15p.m.	Liam and Harry Corrigan Anniversaries
	5.30p.m.	Gerry Carroll Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Tim Connell, Anthony Kelly P.P., P.J. Brennan, all recently deceased. Gretta and John McLaughlin, Frank Weafer and Bridget Mulligan, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar
List of the Dead.

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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March 14th/15th 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10.00a.m.

Monday at 10.00a.m. and 8.00p.m.

Tuesday: St. Patrick's Day: Mass at 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m. and 12.15 p.m.
No evening mass on St. Patrick's Day.

Penance Service Rite II after the Saturday evening Mass during Lent.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me - Reflecting on social
justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. In conjunction with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock a series of Lenten talks are being held during Lent. The third talk in the series will take place on Tuesday next March 19th at 8pm in Castleknonck Parish Centrel and the topic will be Fair Trade in a Glogbal Economy
Speaker: Orla King
See poster in courtyard for full Lenten itinerary.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.
	11.00a.m.
	12.15p.m.
	5.30p.m.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

 

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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March 7th/8th 2009
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Penance Service Rite II after the Saturday evening Mass during Lent.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me - Reflecting on social
justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. In conjunction with the Church of Ireland parishes of Clonsilla and Castleknock a series of Lenten talks are being held during Lent. The second talk in the series will take place on Tuesday next March 10th at 8pm in the Day Chapel and the topic will be Israel and Palestine
Speakers: Dr. Eoin Cassidy and Dr. Susan Hood.
See poster in courtyard for full Lenten itinerary.

PERMANENT DIACONATE
The Diocese has established a Permanent Diaconate. For full information
contact Fr. Kevin Doran at kevindoran@dublindiocese.ie

Trocaire boxes have been distributed to the children in Scoil Thomais. If you don't have a child in the school and would like to support Trocaire's
Lenten Campaign boxes are available from the tables at the back of the
church.

Join the AWARE St. Patrick's Day Harbour to Harbour Walk on Tuesday, March 17th - Howth to Dun Laoghaire Harbour OR Dun Laoghaire to Howth Harbour @ 10.30am. Register now on www.aware.ie or call 01 6617211. Help raise funds for AWARE and support all who experience depression.

Information Evening for parents who are caring for a child with a special
need, a disability or a long term illness will take place in Crosscare Blanchardstown on Thursday, 12th March at 7.30p.m. This is an opportunity to meet other parents for a break and a chat.

Mass, in Irish, will be celebrated at 1.15pm from Monday to Friday during Lent in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Bachelors Walk (near O'Connell Bridge).

Wednesdays after Ten!
Just a little time for a cuppa (and a biscuit!!) and chat. Please join us
on Wednesdays (instead of Thursdays) in the day chapel after the 10am Mass. Pass on the word!!

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Ita Sheil Recently Deceased
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Patrick and Elizabeth McEvitt Anniversaries
	11.00a.m.	Jimmy & Flo Harrison Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	David Gagney Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Andrew and Rose Corduff Anniversaries

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Siobhan McCarthy, recently deceased, Teresa Hayden, also recently deceased, (aunt of Dr. Thecla Finnan). Betty Gartlan, Bridget O'Gorman, Tom Wogan, and Peter and Annie Murphy, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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February 28th/March 1st 2009
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Friday next 6th March is the First Friday of the month. There will be
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 10a.m. Mass until
11.30a.m.

Penance Service Rite II after the Saturday evening Mass during Lent.

To Feed the Hungry is the Fast that Pleases Me
Reflecting on social justice in Ireland and the World as people of faith. In conjunction with the Church of Ireland parish in Castleknock a series of Lenten talks will be held during Lent. The first will take place on Tuesday next March 3rd at 8pm in Castleknock Parish Centre and the topic will be The Developing World: An Eyewitness Account. See poster in courtyard for full Lenten itinerary.

SOCIAL NIGHT ALL PARISH WORKERS/VOLUNTEERS
A social night is planned for next Friday, March 6th in the Community Centre starting at 8pm. This is an opportunity to say "Thank You" to all the people who give so freely and so generously of their time in making this parish what it is today - a caring, vibrant community.

Jim Annesley our sacristan has decided to retire so it will also be an occasion for us to express our gratitude and thanks to Jim for his many
loyal years of service to the parish. There are envelopes on the tables at
the back of the church for anyone who wishes to contribute to a retirement
gift for Jim. Just drop them into the Parish Office before next Wednesday.
Thank you.

We have tried to contact as many people as we can either by 'phone, e-mail or letter to this special night but if for any reason anyone has not been contacted please do come next Friday. It is your night!

To celebrate World Day of Prayer a Service prepared by the women of
Papua New Guinea will take place in St. Brigid's (Church of Ireland)
Castleknock at 8.00pm on Friday next, 6th March. Men and Women welcome.

Mass, in Irish, will be celebrated at 1.15pm from Monday to Friday during Lent in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Bachelors Walk (near O'Connell Bridge).

Wednesdays after Ten!
Just a little time for a cuppa (and a biscuit!!) and chat. Please join us
on Wednesdays (instead of Thursdays) in the day chapel after the 10am Mass starting Wednesday next 25th Feb. Pass on the word!!

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Betty Conaghey 2nd Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Arthur McRory Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Gerry Fallon Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Lorraine Hogan 10th Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	John Leonard Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Paddy Reilly, Marion Donnelly, both recently deceased. Br. William Judge and William Judge senior, Andrew and Rose Corduff and Peter Conway, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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February 21st/22nd 2009
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass for the coming week:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10.00a.m.
Wednesday next February 25th is ASH WEDNESDAY - the beginning of
Lent. It is a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Mass on Ash Wednesday will be at 10a.m. and 8p.m.

Mass, in Irish, will be celebrated at 1.15pm from Monday to Friday during Lent in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Bachelors Walk (near O'Connell Bridge).

Castleknock Celtic Annual Quiz - Monday 23rd Feb @ 9.15p.m. in Kavanaghs Lounge, Laurel Lodge to help fund new clubhouse under construction. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

To celebrate World Day of Prayer a Service prepared by the women of
Papua New Guinea will take place in St. Brigids (Church of Ireland) Castleknock at 8.00pm on Friday, 6th March. Men and Women welcome.

Wednesdays after Ten!
Just a little time for a cuppa (and a biscuit!!) and chat. Please join us
on Wednesdays (instead of Thursdays) in the day chapel after the 10am Mass starting Wednesday next 25th Feb. Pass on the word!!

Scoil Thomais - Enrolments for Junior Infants 2009
Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February from 9.15a.m. to 10.30a.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.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	John and Julia Byrne Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Gerry Beirne 2nd Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Norah and James Lynch Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Michael and Rose Tilly Anniversaries
	5.30p.m.	Julie and Jeremiah Hunt Anniversaries

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Daniel O'Connor, recently deceased, Dermot Moylan, Christopher McLoughlin, Angela Rooney, deceased members of the Casey family and also deceased members of the Callaghan and Lahiff families, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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February 7th/8th 2009
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

The 5.30 Mass next Sunday will be a special Mass of the Holy Angels
for all parents, family members and friends who have experienced the death of a child from conception to childhood.

World Day of the Sick
If you know of anyone in the parish who is sick please let us know and if
they would like someone to bring them the Eucharist there are Ministers available during the week and on Sundays.

Preparation for Passion Sunday
Meeting on Wednesday next 11th Feb. at 7p.m. for anyone interested in
researching/learning about the religious and political background of the Passion of Christ. Thank you.

Confirmation Faith Friends
Would you like to go on the journey of faith with your young people as they prepare for Confirmation? Share some of your faith, understanding and experience? We could do with a few parishioners to help out with the
faith friends programme this year!

Please leave your name with Jenny (087-2764923) or Marie King (087-2415603).
Thank you.

The Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, is a place of silence and tranquillity in the heart of Tallaght.  We have planned a series of Thursday evening sessions (8.00 to 9.30) with Donagh O’Shea, beginning 19 February.  You will be introduced to meditation and guided in a gentle supportive atmosphere.Call 404 8123 / 404 8189.  retreathouse@eircom.net  

Thursdays after Ten!
Just a little time for a cuppa (and a biscuit!!) and chat. Please join us
on Thursdays in the day chapel after the 10am Mass. Pass on the word!!

Monthly outdoor collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held after all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your continued support.

The annual collection of ACCORD, the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family will be made at all Masses next weekend. It will replace the usual Share collection.

The Cecilian Theatre Arts & Musical Society will present the Judy Garland movie musical "Meet me in St. Louis" in Draiocht Theatre,
Blanchardstown, from Feb. 24 - Feb. 28th (Irish premier). Please take a flyer from table at back of church.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Margaret Fallon 2nd Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	People of the Parish
	11.00a.m.	Peggy and Dick Rooney Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Kathleen Foley Month's Mind
	5.30p.m.	Marion O'Neill Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Daniel O'Connor, Peggy Sutton, both recently deceased. Also, Richie Gallagher, Bridget O'Flaherty and Peter Kenny whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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January 31st/February 1st 2009
FOURTH SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Saturday next 7th February we will celebrate World Day of the Sick at the 6.30p.m. Mass.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will be celebrating World Day of the Sick on Sunday, next 8th February in Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road at 3p.m. If anyone needs transport on either day please contact the Sacristy as soon as possible and we will arrange same. Thank you.

Welcome to Zuzanna who is a trainee Parish Pastoral Worker. Zuzanna is on placement in our parish until the end of April and will be involved in various ministries as well as some school involvement during her
time here. We hope she enjoys her stay with us.

Preparation for Passion Sunday

If anyone is interested in researching/learning about the religious and
political background of the Passion of Christ, please contact Jenny as soon
as possible. Thank you.

Annual Clothing Appeal from St. Vincent de Paul Society

Collection of bags this weekend at morning Masses only. Thank you for your support.

The Cecilian Theatre Arts & Musical Society will present the Judy Garland movie musical "Meet me in St. Louis" in Draiocht Theatre,
Blanchardstown, from Feb. 24 - Feb. 28th (Irish premier). Please take a flyer from table at back of church.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Mary and Fredrick Hynes Anniversaries
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Josephine Conway Month's Mind
	11.00a.m.	Deceased members of the Doran and Reilly Family.
	12.15p.m.	Paddy Ward Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Eileen Kinsella 5th Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Joe Fitzgerald, recently deceased. Also, deceased members of the Jones Family, Mark Cautley (2nd anniversary), Patrick Leogue, Michael McEnroe (senior) and Michael McEnroe (junior), Patrick Desmond and Canon Andrew Desmond and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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January 17th/18th 2009
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Church Unity Octave

An ecumenical service of prayers and hymns in Irish for Christian Unity
will be celebrated at 8.00p.m. next Friday night, 23rd January in Christchurch Cathedral. The sermon will be given by Rev. Adrienne Ní Ghallachín

St. Declan's Zambian Immersion Project

Students and teachers from St. Declan's C.B.S. Nephin Rd., (where many
young men of this parish were educated prior to the advent of C.C.C.), have been travelling to Zambia since 1992. The school has fund-raised for and helped to build a training centre in Kasama for young people. To-date the training centre has a library, computer room, classrooms, crafts room and a metalwork and woodwork room. A group of 10 students and 3 teachers will travel there in May/June this year and their main objectives will be to furnish and decorate some of the rooms and get them ready for classes. The boys are holding an outdoor collection after all Masses this weekend and your support will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

World Day of the Sick in our parish is being held on Saturday, 7th
February at the 6.30p.m. evening Mass. If anyone needs transport please
contact the Sacristy and we will arrange same. Thank you.

Christmas Pastoral Offering acknowledgements will be sent out during
the coming weeks. Thanks to all who have contributed. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Traditional Irish Music Classes commencing Friday January 23rd in St. John Boscos National School, Navan Road. See poster for more information.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Maura Carroll 10th Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	William Orr 7th Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Rita and Peter Tarleton Anniversaries
	12.15p.m.	Delia Gurrie Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Agnes Dawdry Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Sr. Catherine Rochford, Thomas Horan, both recently deceased. Also, William Conlon, Winifred Kennedy and Patrick and Laura McGrath whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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January 10th/11th 2009
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Mass for the coming week:

Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m.

Fr. Eamonn Bourke will speak on Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life at all Masses this weekend. In conjunction with Fr. Eamonn's visit members of St. Joseph's Young Priests Society will also be present to promote the work of the Society which is to assist student priests both spiritually and financially.

There will be a follow up meeting in the Day Chapel on Wednesday, 14th January at 7.30p.m. to form a branch of the Society. Please come and be part of this important work.

The 2009 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed as usual
from the 18th to the 25th January. Its inauguration in Dublin will take place at an interdenominational Service in Christ Church Presbyterian Church, Rathgar, on Sunday next 18th January at 3.30p.m. All welcome.

Dochas - Bereavement Support after Suicide.

Dochas is one of a number of voluntary groups committed to providing a
listening service to those bereaved by suicide. The service is free of charge and appointments are on an individual, group or family basis, whichever is preferred. The service currently takes place on Thursday evenings in Roselawn Health Centre. To speak with a Dochas representative or make an appointment contact the Oratory at any of the following numbers:-
8200915, 086-8090633 or 086-8270551.

Emmaus Retreat Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin have a full programme of workshops and courses for January/February. See posters in church courtyard for full details.

Castleknock GAA would like to thank all in the parish for making 2008 (the
Club's 10th anniversary) such a memorable year. The Club has a warm welcome for New Players at all levels and ages. See www.castleknock.net
or contact Club Coach Brendan on 085-1329397.

Registration for baptism takes place very Sunday morning from 11.30a.m. to 12.15p.m. in the Parish Office. Baptisms are held on the first and third
Sunday of the month at 12.45p.m. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Martin Killoch Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Marian O'Neill Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Carmel O'Sullivan Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	Peter Brady 10th Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Gerard Hanley Killoch Anniversary

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Joseph Browne, Sr. Conrad Lynam, Betty Barbour and Kathleen Foley, all recently deceased. Also, Pat and Elizabeth Leogue and Michael and Alice Noonan, whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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January 3rd/4th 2009
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Mass for the coming week:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10.00a.m.

Tuesday, 6th January is the Epiphany of the Lord.
It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass Times: Vigil Monday at 8.00p.m.

Tuesday, 11.00 a.m. and 8.00p.m.

Outdoor collection in aid of an orphanage in India called the Grace
Fellowship Charitable Trust. All funds raised go directly to the orphanage.
Thank you for your support.

BAPTISM

Registration for baptism takes place very Sunday morning from 11.30a.m. to 12.15p.m. in the Parish Office. Baptisms are held on the first and third
Sunday of the month at 12.45p.m. A minimum of three weeks notice is required.

Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony O.F.M. Cap.,

 

 MASS  INTENTIONS

SATURDAY	6.30p.m.	Brian Farrell 18th Anniversary
SUNDAY	10.00a.m.	Grainne O'Carroll Recently Deceased Dessie O'Carroll 2nd Anniversary
	11.00a.m.	Patrick Murray Anniversary
	12.15p.m.	William Murphy 2nd Anniversary
	5.30p.m.	Christopher and Bridget Reid Anniversaries

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Mary Dooley, Mary Marley, both recently deceased. Also, Rose O'Driscoll, Kate Maher, deceased members of the Molloy Family and the McDonald Family whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

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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