Malahide Parish
A Corpus Christi Procession will take place after the 12.00 noon Mass in Yellow Walls Parish, Malahide on Sunday, 22nd June. We leave the Church, process up Estuary Road arriving at St. Benedicts Housing Complex. It is there that we conclude with Benediction.
Let's Celebrate
Join us in celebrating Very Rev. Canon Maurice O'Moore diamond jubilee of his ordination this year.
To mark the occasion Canon O'Moore will celebrate Mass in St Patrick's Parish, Monkstown at 6.00 p.m. on Saturday 19th July.
All welcome.
Conference
All Hallows is a conference on the topic of Servant Leadership on 26th– 27th June. See brochure attached and for further information & online booking facility click on the following link: http://www.allhallows.ie/uncategorized/servant-leadership-a-conference-on-how-to-get-great-things-done-in-organisations-26-27-june/
Subscribe to International Studies in Catholic Education
International Studies in Catholic Education aims to provide an international forum for articles of a theological, philosophical, historical and social scientific nature, as well as empirical research perspectives on Catholic Education.
For more information on how to subscribe to International Studies in Catholic Education please visit: www.tradfonline.com/rice
Cemetery Sunday
Join Donabate parish, Portrane Road in celebrating Mass Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, 20th July.
Cemetery Mass
Join Mulhuddart parish for cemetery Mass in St. Luke’s Church this coming Sunday 22nd June at 3.00 p.m.
All welcome.
Cemetery Mass
Join Glasnevin parish in celebrating Mass Cemetery at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 29th June.
All welcome.
Cemetery Mass
Join Saggart parish to celebrate Mass Cemetery in the Church of the Nativity, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart, Co. Dublin on Sunday, 29th June at 11.30 a.m. The blessing of the graves will take place in the cemetery at 12.30pm, after the celebration of Mass.
Spirituality Talk
Walking by Faith, Building in Hope, Witnessing to love – Learning from Pope Francis; A talk on spirituality by American writer Dr Michael Downey, will take place on Tuesday, 24th June at 8.00 p.m. in Killester Parish Pastoral Centre.
For further information tel: 01 8332974.
All welcome.
Tridium
Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, City Quay celebration of their 150th Anniversary and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a Tridium on the theme: “Mary Pondering These Things In Her Heart”. Beginning each evening at 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 25th June - Dr. Dominick Natin will discuss Mary Healer of the Sick, followed by devotions. Thursday, 26th June - Nollaig Hannaway will talk on Mary in Art followed by devotions. Friday, 27th June Fr. David Brough will speak on: Mary refuge of sinners. Contact parish secretary Bernie Coughlan for further information on: 01 6773073 (11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday).
All are welcome.
Funding Appeal
You may be aware from newspaper reports, of six month old Baby Elizabeth Soffe, who was badly burned in an accident in Doha. She suffered severe injuries and was transferred to a hospital in Birmingham for specialist treatment. Elizabeth has a long journey of recovery ahead. Friends of the family have set up a fundraising account to try and support some of Elizabeth’s medical expenses. If you would like to help you can do so at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/the-baby-elizabeth-fund-/190347
Annual Matt Talbot Mass will take place on Sunday 6th July at 3.00pm in Christ the King Church Cabra, Dublin 7. The Celebrant will be Bishop Eamonn Walsh. A very warm invitation is extended to all. For more information on the Venerable Matt Talbot visit: www.matttalbot.ie http://www.acnireland.org/books/matt_talbot/matt_talbot.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Talbot-Dublin-Diocesan-Committee/217785025048151
ICMA Summer Camp: The Irish Church Music Association is running their summer camp from Thursday, 3rd July – 6th July in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. It promises to be full few of fun and activities such as song, organ tutorials, parish repertoire and much, much more. Director David Saint (Birmingham) will also be making an appearance. For more information: Tel: 01 7083478 or check out: www.irishchurchmusicassociation.com
Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is delighted to announce the inception of our first national 'Butterfly Day' on Saturday July 12th next!. A special 'Mid-summer Memories'
Remembrance service will be held in honour of Butterfly Day at 3.00 in St. Michan’s Church St., Dublin and 200 indigenous butterflies will be released after the service into the priory garden so we can remember our babies while protecting these beautiful creatures. Dublin Gospel Choir will again perform at the service and the service is open to anyone affected by the death of a baby either recently or long ago. Parents, siblings, family members, friends and professional staff are all welcome to the service. More information may be obtained by logging on to our website on www.feileacain.ie or on our facebook page or by calling the office on 028 22407.
Children’s and Youth Concert
The Indianapolis Youth Chorale of 45 voices will give a concert in St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, on Tuesday 1st July at 3p.m.
Families and junior choirs welcome.
Cemetery Sunday
Join Donabate parish, Portrane Road in celebrating Mass Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, 20th July.
Sharing the Good News - Issue 9, July 2014
The newsletter can be used and circulated - in whole or in part - to your parishioners for parish newsletters, websites, notice boards and on social media.
News headings for the July issue include:
National Pastoral Conference 2014
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin’s address at Marriage and the Family conference
ICPO campaign urges young Irish emigrants to take care
News Snippets: Bishops’ Conference statements (i) welcoming the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes (ii) from the Summer General Meeting, Pope Francis presented with a copy of the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults, 5 October designated as Rosary Sunday, 45th Annual Irish Church Music Association Summer School and Secondary School teacher Ciaran Coll on the benefits of being involved in a church choir.
Advert promoting the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults Study Guide available now fromVeritas
Date of the annual Croagh Patrick/Reek Sunday pilgrimage
Pope Francis tweet of the month
For your convenience Issue 9 is attached in the following formats: (i) PDF version for printing and for use as a download from websites; (ii) GIF file for use as an image on websites and social media pages; and, (iii) MS Word version so as all the parts of the newsletter are available to cut and paste into parish newsletters - See below.
If you have any queries please contact the Catholic Communications Office on 01 505 3013.
Concert
The Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin cordially invites you to the concert of the Italian band area International Popular Group at the Village, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin, on the 11th of July, at 8:00pm.
Entrance is free and before the concert at 6:00 pm there will be a refreshment with local products and wine from Puglia.
All welcome.
Vocations Exploration Day for Women
Are you between the ages of 25-45 if so why not join us for a day of prayer and reflection around the themes of vocation and in particular the Carmelite contemplative vocation on 12th July 2014 from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. in our Camelite Monastery, Delgany.
Please let us know if you are interested phone 085 8601794 or email:contact@carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie
Order of the Knights of Columbanus
“Are you a person who would like to make a difference by joining Catholic laymen with a like mind and heart who are endeavouring to uphold Christian Values in our society, by undertaking works such as helping those marginalised? To find out more please join us at one of our Information meetings after 7.30 p.m. First Friday Mass in our Oratory in Ely House, 7/8 Ely Place Dublin 2 (near St Stephens Green). Contact koc@iol.ie or Development Officer for the Dublin area or email: frankbodley@gmail.com or (087 2314580)”.