Miscarriage Association of Ireland will hold its Annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday the 11 November at 3pm in St Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue, off South Circular Road, Dublin 8. All parents, siblings, grandparents & anyone else affected by the loss of a baby are very welcome to attend, regardless of whether the loss was recent or long ago.
The Board, Master and Staff of the Rotunda Hospital invite you to a Service of Remembrance for people whose baby has died. People who have been recently bereaved or long since bereaved are welcome to attend. The Service takes place in the Pro-Cathedral on Sunday, 18 November at 3pm. Afterwards – light refreshments served in the Pillar Room (entrance just beside the Gate Theatre). If you have any queries please contact Ann Charlton, Hospital Chaplain – Tel: 01 8171700.
Phibsborough Parish Talk: Fr Joseph Loftus CM, recently returned from working in China after 20 years, he will present an impression of the Chinese Church and situate the recent development in Sino Vatican relations within the wider context of the Church in Chinese Society on Wednesday, 14 November, 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Phibsborough – All welcome.
The Encounter: Join other young adults for a night of live acoustic music, reflective prayer in adoration, with guest speaker on life, faith and purpose. Followed by social, pizza and refreshments. Our next Encounter will be Friday 23 November at 8pm. We are delighted to announce that Sarah Buckam will be our guest speaker for the night. Eoghan Keogh will also join us as our Musician for the night. Email st.pauls@dublindiocese.ie and www.facebook.com/theencounterdublincity
Diocesan Priesthood – Vocation Exploration Retreat: The National Vocations Office is running an overnight “Come & See” retreat for Young men aged between 18 – 40 in Mount St. Anne’s in Killenard, near Portarlington. Starting at 6pm on Friday 23 and concluding at 4pm on Saturday 24 of November. Maybe you know some man in your parish that may be interested in exploring what is involved in becoming a priest and would like to find out more, without commitment or obligation. Perhaps if you do, you could bring this to his attention? For further information, email Deacon Eric Cooney in the National Vocations Office on: info@vocations.ie
Concert: Join Firhouse parish to hear the wonderful voices of the Three Tenors who will perform in concert in Firhouse parish Church on Friday 23 November at 8.00pm. The night promises to deliver popular classics from artists such as Sinatra, The Dubliners, and Pavarotti. Tickets cost €25 – to book Tel: 01 4524702 or email: olmcfirhouseparish@gmail.com – all welcome.
Alter Server Day After the wonderful joined experience of Altar Servers coming together for the World Meeting of Families and serving together at the masses in the RDS and Phoenix Park. We are inviting Altar Servers from the Archdiocese of Dublin to gather on Saturday 24 November in St. Paul’s Arran Quay for a Diocesan Altar Server day. From 9.30am – 2.30pm the Altar Servers are getting to know others in the same ministry, singing, praying and sharing together.
For further information please contact:
Christina Malone, PPW for the combined Catholic Parishes of Clondalkin 085 7162152 christina.malone@dublindiocese.ie
Fr. Paul Thornton, VF and Co PP for Swords/River Valley/Brackenstown 087 7404729 pauljthornton@gmail.com
Walk of Light 2018, “Encounter- Engage – Empower” An ecumenical inter-church journey from St. Ann’s Church, Dawson St., on to St. Teresa’s , Clarendon Street and ending at Adelaide Rd. Presbyterian Church. Come and join us in pilgrimage on Sunday, 25 November from 4:00pm until 6:30pm, if even for part of the journey, welcoming Christ who enlightens our darkness.
Annual Mass in Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Priesthood – Invitation to Parish Clergy: Join St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society to give Thanks for Gift of the Priesthood in the Church of St. Andrew Westland Row on Sunday 25 November at 3.30pm. Fr. Seamus McEntee, Chaplain to the Society will be the Chief Celebrant and Fr. Bill O’Shaughnessy will give the Homily. Alb and Stole required.
B.E. is a support group for those coping with the pain of loss of their life partner, through death, separation or divorce. Do you find that you need more support than family and friends can provide? Seeking help is a sign of strength and self-knowledge – not weakness. This is a healing ministry which helps to resolve the grief that goes with the end of a marriage or relationship. Coping effectively with bereavement is a skill we can all learn. Next residential weekend will be held 16 – 18 November in Dominican Retreat House, Tallaght, Dublin 24. For further information please contact 086 0877379 or email bedublin@gmail.com. www.beginningexperience.ie
Art and Photographic Exhibition: An Art and Photographic exhibition in aid of the Church Renovation Fund, will take place in the St Brigid’s Parish Pastoral Centre Cabinteely on Friday 30 November at 7.30 PM. If you would like to exhibit, please contact the Parish Office on 01-2858835 for more information. Closing date for entries/ details of paintings or photos is 20 November, a catalogue will be published.
Indian Cultural Night: Our Lady Help of Christian’s Parish, Navan Road, invites you to an ‘Indian Cultural Night’ on Friday 30 November, in the Parish Hall from 7-9pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy – Music, Dance and Indian Food. Free Entry – all donations in aid of Kerala Flood Relief.
