CHURCH OF OUR LADY’S NATIVITY LEIXLIP CO. KILDARE CHURCH MASS TIMES:- Weekdays 9.30 a.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m (Vigil Mass for Sunday) Sunday: 8.30, 9.45, 11, 12.15 p.m & 7.30 p.m. Fr. John McNamara, Adm. Fr. Karl Fortune, C.C. Fr. Eladius Mutunzi 6245597 6243718 6244568 MONDAY/FRIDAY 10 – 1 p.m. `PHONE/FAX 6243673 OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE `PHONE 6245169 Website: www.oln.ie - e.mail:[email protected]. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 22nd MARCH 2015 Adoration of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. & 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Weekdays Monday – Friday (FRIDAY NIGHT 9 P.M) STATEMENT FROM THE IRISH CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE ON THE FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE REFERENDUM – which will be held on Friday 22nd May 2015. Copies of this statement will be distributed outside the church after all Masses this weekend. LENT 2015 - LENTEN WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday – Friday: 7.25 a.m., 9.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY MASSES: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) . On Wednesday mornings after the 9.30 a.m. Mass – the Stations of the Cross will be said. On Thursday mornings Benediction is held after the 9.30 a.m. Mass. SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS FOR LENT IN OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE, LEIXLIP – WITH FR. FLOR MCCARTHY SDB Continues on Wednesday next 25th March from 8 – 9.30 p.m. The theme on Wednesday is `The Triumph of Virtue’ (Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62) Do come and join us for this lovely gentle but engaging insight into story of the scriptures of Lent. Our speaker is Fr. Flor McCarthy SDB, A Salesian Priest, a writer and catechist teacher, preacher and teller of stories. Light refreshments after in the Coffee Dock. Do come and join us. OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE ANNUAL EASTER RAFFLE – Tickets are now being sold (3 sheets €5). The tickets are available after 9.30 a.m. Mass each weekday in the Parish Centre. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and renewal of facilities in the centre Some of the prizes include a Basket of Large hand crafted Easter Eggs by Lilly O’Brien and various other prizes The draw will be held in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 1st April. Your support will be much appreciated.. ANNUAL EASTER PENITENTIAL SERVICE: – Pope Francis on confession “Forgiveness is not something we can give ourselves, one asks forgiveness, one asks it of another person, and in confession, we ask forgiveness from Jesus.” The Precepts of the Catholic Church regarding the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance are You shall confess your sins at least once a year. You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. Our Easter Penitential Service provides the means and will be held here in our church on Monday 30th March at 8 pm. (after 7.30 p.m. Mass) . A Penitential Service will also be held in Confey Church on Tuesday 31st also at 8 p.m. DO THIS IN MEMORY PROGRAMME: The next Masses in this year’s Do This in Memory Programme takes place on Palm Sunday, 29th March at 11.00a.m. and 12.15p.m. The 11.00 a.m. Mass is for the children and their families of 2nd Class Scoil Uí Dhálaigh and the 12.15p.m. Mass will be for the children and their families of the 2nd Classes in Scoil Bhríde, Scoil Mhuire, and Scoil Eóin Phóil. This is a parish based programme for First Eucharist and the Do This in Memory Parent Leaders would like to thank the parishioners, teachers, priests and families of the children for their continued understanding and co-operation. NOVENA to ST. JOSEPH - St Joseph’s Young Priests Society - March 19th to 27th 2015 The nine day Novena to St. Joseph which commenced on Thursday last 19th March, the Feast of St. Joseph, is continuing until Friday 27th March. The Novena Prayer to St. Joseph and a Prayer for Vocations is being said at all daily Masses. Copies of the leaflet with the Novena Prayers and the Thought for each Day are available in the Church porches and baptismal font and parishioners are welcome to take a copy home with them. The Monthly Meeting for St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place next Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Parish Centre. All are welcome. LEIXLIP, CONFEY & CELBRIDGE - PARISH CELLS OF EVANGELIZATION There are now 15 cells between Leixlip, Confey & Celbridge parishes. A cell is a small home faith group that exists in and is very much part of the parish community. Their purpose is “to share faith” and “to introduce others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ” all in a friendly & homely environment. Meetings are held in homes on a fortnightly basis bringing prayer into the heart of the family and building friendship and community.. Everybody is invited to ‘Come and See’ and meetings are generally held on Tuesdays, evenings or mornings. The March date is Tuesday next 24th. For further information please contact: Bridie 086.3807917 Dan 083.1290657 - Donal 01.6243442. or logon to www.leixlipparishcells.com. THANK YOU - The group of Friends & Neighbours who organised the benefit event for the Darlington family would like to thank most sincerely each person who attended the table quiz, contributed to the fund and/or donated raffle prizes. There was an amazing response from the local community, other parts of the country and abroad. Special thanks to St. Mary’s GAA club and to Mark and John who co-ordinated the quiz. Your unprecedented generosity resulted in a total of €8,132.00. This figure includes €3,402 raised on the quiz night together with donations received from individuals, local S.V.P. Conference, Parents from Scoil Eoin Phoil and Teachers and Students from K.W.E.T.B. Maynooth. The funeral bill will be cleared and the balance given directly to the family. We thank God for blessing this event. Fr. John celebrated 7.25 am Mass on Monday 16th March for all donors intentions. PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA/ESTORIL, PORTUGAL 11th – 18th JUNE 2015 under the spiritual direction of Fr. Karl Fortune. 7 Nights Trip, includes full board in Fatima & half board Estoril (breakfast/dinner). The cost is €799.00 p.p. If you are interested in travelling please leave your name and booking deposit in Leixlip Parish Office (62436730 in Parish Centre Monday to Friday 10 – 1 p.m. .Deposit is €200 per person. (€210 single room supplement-limited availability) The Pilgrimage is organised through Joe Walsh Tours with Aer Lingus Flights. Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHURCH DIARY & MASS INTENTIONS ~ ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 8.30 Michael Burke – rec. deceased 9.45 Tom Boyle – Birthday Remembranc. 11 Joan & George McLaughlin (A) & Joseph Molloy (A) & Mary Cunningham (A) 12.15 Teresa Kelly – month’s mind. 3 p.m. Legion of Mary Mass. 7.30 Aidan Jordan (A) MONDAY 23RD MARCH – 7.25 Philomena & Mick Moroney (A) & their children CarolAnn & Tom – remembrance. 9.30 Patrick & Teresa Waters (A) 7.30 Michael Dunne (A) & his parents Tom & Ann & deceased members of their family. TUESDAY 24TH MARCH 7,25 James & Ann Byrne (A) 9.30 Mary Monahan (A) 7.30 Gerard Murphy – recently deceased. WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH – SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 7.25 a.m. 9.30. . Mass for the people of the parish & all who worship in our church. 7.30 p.m. Gerard Murphy - recently deceased. THURSDAY 26TH MARCH 7.25 9.30 Des & Peg Lalor (A) 7.30 p.m. Jimmy Lannery (A) FRIDAY 27th MARCH – 7.25 9.30 Pauline Kane – Birthday Remembrance 7.30 p.m. Sarah Cawley (A) SATURDAY 28th MARCH – 10am. Patrick Lalor (A) 6 p.m. Oran O’Muire (A) & Michael O’Hagan (A) & Michael Kilcullen (A) SUNDAY – 29th MARCH – PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION 8.30 Christine Coffey (A) 9.45 Jim McCornmack (A) 11 Noel Keogan (A) & James & Mary Shiel (A) & Eddie & Catherine Keigher (A) 12.15 Thomas Byrne – months mind 7.30 Michael Lacey SANCTUARY LAMP – this coming week is lit for a special intention. GOSPEL Mon Wed Sun. : READING FOR THE COMING WEEK: JN.8:1-11 Tues: JN.8:21-30 LK.1:26-38 Sat. JN.11:45-56 MK.14:15-47 PARISH COLLECTIONS : The First Collection last weekend was €1.630. 00 This collection is for priests in our own parish and for priests in poorer parishes, has special appointments, are on sabbatical and who are sick and retired. The SHARE collection for last weekend was €1,225.00 & on St. Patrick’s Day the 1st collection was €1434.00 & the SHARE Collection €975.00. The collection for Parish Maintenance/Development (envelopes) last weekend was €964.19. Thank you for your continuing support. LEIXLIP TOWN TWINNING AGM will take place In Springfield Hotel on Thursday next 26th of March at 8pm . Members of the Public welcome to attend :COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS: LEIXLIP COMMUNITY GAMES2015 Leixlip Community Games hope to host the followings events for the children :- Art , Handwriting , Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Handball & Talent Competitions. To continue with the events We Need More Volunteers, We would be delighted to meet you at our next meeting, tomorrow Monday 23 March in St .Marys GAA at 8.30pm Swimming Competition –Today Sunday 22 March 2015 - Maynooth College Swimming Pool 6.15pm. Congratulations And Good Luck to all our artists representing Leixlip in Newbridge this Sunday morning. BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR ACCORD DUBLIN Supporting couples as they prepare for marriage. If you think you might be interested, find out more at one of the following information evenings. Donaghmede – St. Kevin’s School, Newbrook Rd, Thurs 19th March, 8.00 – 9.30 pm. Blanchardstown – ACCORD House, Church Ave, Tues 24th March, 8.00 – 9.30 pm. Harcourt Street – ACCORD House, 39 Harcourt St, Thurs 26th March, 7.00 – 8.30 pm. Tel. 01-478 44 00. www.accord.ie SBHI THANK YOU Kildare Branch of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Ireland extend a sincere Thank You to all who supported our recent church gate collection which raised € 1,535.00. Thank also to the collectors who give their time generously each year. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY – Fr, Michael Ruddy, ss.cc will perform as Fr. Damien of Molokai, in a play of the same name in the Sacred Heart Church, St. John’s Drive, Clondalkin on Friday 27 th March at 8 p.m. A truly inspiring story of one man’s heroic struggles with faith, disease, authority and the power of Gospel love. Proceeds go towards parish funds & the Sacred Hearts Leprosy Mission in India. Tickets at the door €10 & €5. BR. KEVIN SAY’S THANK YOU. to Parishioners and Clergy of Leixlip. A Synopses of letter; On my own behalf and on behalf of all our clients please allow me to express my gratitude to you for your recent very generous donation of €505.00 towards our work here at Capuchin Day Centre Church St. We provide free of charge over 300 breakfasts & 500 lunches daily. Without the support of people like yourselves this would not be possible. I wish to thank Ms. Ann Segrave who started the “Copper Club” collection some time ago. A GOSPEL LINE a musical by Gavin Byrne will performed by The Now and Then Production Company in St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village from Tuesday 24 th to Friday 27 th March at 8.00 pm sharp each evening. Doors open at 7.30 pm. 25 th Anniversary show for The Now and Then. Adults: €10, Children: €5, Concessions: €5. For all enquiries, contact: 085-8206973. A SILENT ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR MEN will be held next (Palm) Sunday 29th March at Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. Talks, quiet time for prayer, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Blessing of the Palms with Procession, Mass, Sacrament of the Sick, Spiritual direction by Jesuit Fathers. Meals provided. Booking advised – contact John 01-8370778. Suggested offering €45 ST. PADRE PIO GLOVE: will be back in Malone’s Home, Shindella, Rthangan, Co. Kildare on Sunday 29th March from 11.30 – 5.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Items of St. Pio available on the day for information call Betty 0n 045 525094. NORTH STAR SWIMMING CLUB are a voluntary club for people with disabilities of all ages. We are based in St. Raphael's pool, Celbridge, Sunday afternoons from 1.45pm. We are desperate for volunteers- please contact Valerie on [email protected] with any queries or LEIXLIP GOLDEN YEARS ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP Meet every Wednesday in Parish Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. New members very welcome. Come along and enjoy a nice cuppa with friends. Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You
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