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