Sandyford Parish Newsletter 22nd February, 2015 Fr Andrew, Fr Gerry, Gráinne & Pat New Mass Times beginning Sunday 22nd February 2015—the 1st Sunday of Lent ST. MARY’S Sandyford Village Saturdays: 6pm (Vigil); Sundays: 9 am, 11 am & 6pm Weekdays: Monday - Friday 10 am (During Lent Only—7.15am Mon—Fri) OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE Sundays: 12 noon Kilternan - First Friday’s 7.30 pm. ST. PATRICK’S Glencullen Sundays: 10 am PLEASE TAKE HOME A LEAFLET WITH NEW MASS TIMES ST. MARY’S CHURCH PARISH MASS INTENTIONS EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ST. MARY’S CHURCH, SANDYFORD Sat 21st Feb 6pm Marie & Essie Nolan Bill Carr (recently deceased) Mairin Egan EVERY SUNDAY from 4:00pm - 5:00pm, concluding with evening prayer of the Church. EVERY TUESDAY You are invited to spend one hour in Adoration between 10.30am to 9pm concluding with guided Holy Hour 8pm. Sun 22nd Feb 6pm Thank you to the many parishioners who responded to our appeal last weekend for the relaunch of the weekly Eucharistic Adoration. We are most grateful and the new rota will commence this coming Tuesday the 24th February. Catholic Papers in Church . Cleaning Rota C Rosters for Baptism Team, Eucharistic Ministers and Readers—please collect from the Church Porch. ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH GLENCULLEN Sun 22nd Feb 10am James Molloy Evelyn Fox Marie Costello OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE Sun 22nd Feb 12 Noon Charles Walsh Church Collections 15/2/2015 Diocesan : First Collection : €1,807 Goes to the Diocese for distribution towards the livelihood of all its Priests including those sick or retired. Diocesan: Second Collection for Accord: €2,200 Congratulations! Congratulations to the children of Holy Trinity National School, St. Mary’s National School, and the Church of Ireland National School who celebrated their Confirmation on Friday 13th of February in St. Mary’s Church. The celebrant was the Very Rev Kieran McDermott who was assisted by the Very Rev Andrew O’Sullivan. The Rite of Confirmation states that by the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. PARISH OFFICE Phone 2956414 Email [email protected] Ellen Burke (Month’s Mind) Patrick & Margaret Kinneen Michael Madigan REST IN PEACE We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Paddy Walsh and John Callaghan. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in the peace of Christ. Sandyford Parish Rainbows Rainbows supports children (1st class – 6th class) experiencing grief and loss through bereavement, parental separation / divorce. It is a 12 week programme, bringing children of a similar age and loss experience into peer group support, facilitated by trained Rainbows volunteers. Information and application forms can be downloaded from www.sandyfordparish.org or are available from the Parish office in St. Marys, Sandyford. A member of the Rainbows Team will then be in touch with you. www.sandyfordparish.org Sandyford Parish Youth A POEM FOR LENT: FAST AND FEAST Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them. Fast from illness; Feast on the healing power of God. Fast from words that pollute; Feast on speech that purifies; Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; Feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism. Fast from negatives; Feast on alternatives. Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness. Fast from self concern; Feast on compassion. Fast from gossip; Feast on purposeful silence. Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that sustains. Fast from worry; Feast on faith. William Arthur Ward Lenten Masses (Monday-Friday) St. Mary’s 7.15am & 10.00am Our Lenten Journey – Spiritual Menu Lent is an ideal time to think of a “reboot” of our faith. Traditionally, parishes and schools have supported the Trócaire Lenten Campaign – which combines the three elements of Lent – prayer, fasting and alms in a thoughtful and interactive way. This year, the focus of the Trócaire Campaign is on climate change and the devastating impact it has on one community in Sebeya, Northern Ethiopia. Each Thursday of Lent, a different ministry group in the parish will host a “ Prayer, Soup and Roll” in aid of Trócaire. All Welcome. Time & Venue: 12 noon St Mary’s Church, followed by soup & roll in Parish Room. In addition, our “Spiritual Menu” offers an extra mass each morning at 7.15am in St Mary’s, Sandyford. Prayer: For Lent, if you have not already, do consider linking in to some of the existing prayerful practices in the parish: – Scripture Reflection every Monday after 10am Mass; Youth 2000 on Monday evenings 8.00 – 9.00 pm; Tuesdays Adoration, 10.30 am – concluding with a Guided Holy Hour 8.00 to 9.00pm. Our thanks to the Adoration Group who hosted last week’s soup and roll. EASTER DRAMA AND MUSIC CAMP MONDAY 30TH MARCH TO 1ST APRIL in Balally Parish Centre. The 3-day Easter camp is for 10-14 yr olds who want to learn some drama and music skills, have fun and make friends while learning about the real meaning of Easter. The camp runs from Mon 30th March and finishes on Wed 1st April with a performance of “The Easter Story” play in St Mary’s Church, Sandyford at 4pm. Contact Patrick 087 689 0495—[email protected] PARISH NOTICES World Day Of Prayer Thursday 5th March 2015 Babytalk Parent and Baby/Toddler Group Jesus said to them ‘Do you know what I have done to you?’ Will YOU join us .. A warm welcome awaits you at your local service in Church of Ireland Kilternan at 7.30pm. Every Wednesday 11.30am– 1 pm in Sandyford Community Centre. All Welcome CONFIRMATION CLUB FUN—FRIENDSHIP—FAITH Confirmation Club in Balally Parish Centre every Monday 3.30-5pm. For further information check the Parish Website. Registration form available in all Churches. Open-Night for Married Couples, Saturday 28th Feb at 8pm in Balally Parish Centre. This evening is for anyone who would like to find out more about Cana Ireland or the Couples retreat. All are welcome. Contact Eugene – Mobile: 085 733 0191 - www.canaireland.org Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy Cake Sale “Remain in my love” Guided Silent Retreats To support Move4Parkinson’s innovative approach to Living Well with Parkinson’s. Time: 10am – 1pm, Sun 22nd of February in Balally Parish Centre, Sandyford Dublin 18 Women 26th Feb-Mar 1st (7pm Thurs - 3pm Sun) Ballyvaloo, Co Wexford. Men 23rd-26th April, Orlagh, Co Dublin Preacher Fr Fergal Ó Dúill LC. Call Kasia 01 2889317 or [email protected] PARISH FUNDRAISING th On Sunday May 10 , Sandyford Parish are heading back to the track for another wonderful day of food, racing and excitement at Leopardstown. Last year over €35,000.00 was raised to help restore Our Lady of the Wayside and it was a most enjoyable day for all who came. The proceeds from this coming event will go towards the ongoing maintenance and care of our 3 beautiful Churches, St. Mary’s, Our Lady of the Wayside and St. Patrick’s. Come and support your local parish and take in the wonderful atmosphere of spring racing. Tables of 10 can be purchased for €1,000.00 and individual tickets are available for €100.00. A ticket includes a 3 course meal, race card, tips and more. Contact us to book tickets and additional information. Phone: 295-6414 Email:[email protected] web www.sandyfordparish.org
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