Henri J. M. Nouwen tells us that the spiritual discipline of gratitude is “the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love, a gift to be celebrated with joy”.  This Lent, as we journey to Easter as a pilgrim people we pray that this gratitude will be celebrated and will also lead us to be people who love others as we have been loved. 

NOVENA OF GRACE

To-day - Sunday 10^th March - Novena Mass at 12 noon.  The Novena Mass on Monday 11^th and Tuesday 12^th March will be at 8.00 p.m.  The Novena of Grace concludes on Tuesday evening (12^th March).  The Novena is being conducted by FATHER PIARAS JACKSON, S.J.

SUNDAYS OF LENT   EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this afternoon from 4.00 to 5.00 p.m.

Sung Evening Prayer and Benediction will follow at 5 o’clock.  All welcome.

GOOD FRIDAY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Those who would like to take part in the presentation of the Stations of the Cross in the Church on Good Friday, are invited to meet in Saint Columbanus Hall on Thursday evening, 14^th March from 7.00  to  8.00 p.m.   All are welcome.

LENTEN MEDITATION and PRAYER

Join us this WEDNESDAY, 13^th MARCH at 11.00 a.m. in SANTA SABINA CONVENT, SUTTON for some quiet time to meditate and pray during this Lenten season.  This is an opportunity to pray a while, using Scripture, as we journey with Jesus through the wilderness.  For more information please contact Sr. Anne c/o Baldoyle Parish Office 832 4313 or James c/o Sutton Parish Office 01 839 2001.

CATHOLICISM – WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE and WHY?

Catholicism is a groundbreaking Documentary Film Series which illustrates the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith.  With host Fr. Robert Barron you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition.  Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries this highly-acclaimed 10 episode programme is an opportunity to deepen our faith in an enjoyable way.  Episode Four of the programme – “Mary, the Mother of God” will be shown this Friday March 15^th at 11am in Sutton Parish Centre.  After the screening we will have the opportunity to share and discuss some of the issues raised in each episode.  For more information contact either Fr. Liam Lacey or James Daly, Sutton Parish Office, 01 839 2001.

OUR DEAD

Please remember in your prayers BARBARA CROWE who died recently.  We offer our sympathy to her family.   May she rest in peace.

 Scripture Readings  Fourth Week of Lent

Monday 11^th March

Is 65: 17-21. Ps 29:2,4-6,11-13. Jn 4: 43-54

Tuesday 12^th March

Ez 47: 1-9, 12. Ps 45:2-3,5-6,8-9. Jn 5: 1-3. 5-16

Wednesday 13^th March

Is 49: 8-15. Ps 144:8-9,13-14,17-18. Jn 5:17-30.

Thursday 14^th March

Ex 32: 7-14. Ps 105:19-23. Jn 5: 31-47

Friday 15^th March

Wis 2: 1, 12-22. Ps 33:16,18,19-21,23. Jn 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30

Saturday 16^th March

Jer 11: 18-20. Ps 7:2-3,9-12. Jn 7:40-52

Sunday 17^th March

Is 43:16-21. Ps 125. Phil 3:8-14. Jn 8:1-11

FUND-RAISING CAKE SALE

Howth Guide Unit are holding a Cake Sale to-day, Sunday 10^th March after the 10.30am Mass in Saint Columbanus Hall, to support the Suas Volunteer Programme to India 2013.  One of the leaders will be spending 10 weeks in Delhi as a teaching assistant in under privileged schools.  Please support this most worthy cause.

RECENT BAPTISMS

The Parish Community warmly welcomes Tadhg Finnerty, Nathan Murray and Letitia Casale who were baptised recently in our Church.  Congratulations and every joy to their proud Parents, Grand parents, God parents and extended family.

Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth   832 22 28

Mindfulness continues every Tuesday with Joe Clarke at 11.00 a.m.  Cost: Donation.  All are welcome.

Make Easter 2013 different

Wednesday 20^th March   10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Presented by Sr. Sally Hyland S.J.G.

The day includes prayer, input, Eucharist, personal space, 3 course lunch and tea breaks.

Cost €45.  Contact 087-622 6620 to reserve your place.

 Mindfulness Meditation continues tomorrow evening, Monday, 11^th March at

7.30 p.m. in St. Columbanus Hall

with Joe Clarke.

MASS INTENTIONS 10th – 17th March

Sunday 10th March

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 9th March)    Babs Egan (5th )

 8.30 a.m.     MaryAnn Doherty, James and Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen and Peter Delaney

10.30 a.m.     Stephen Redmond (22nd Anv)

12.00 noon    Christina Doyle and Alan Doyle

 7.00 p.m.     Raymond Harford  (8th Anv)

Tuesday 12th March

10.00 a.m.     Maeve O’Grady

Saturday 16th March

10.00 a.m.     Gerry McLoughlin (12th Anv)

11.00 a.m.     Brian Fagan and his daughter Lorna

Sunday 17th March

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 16th March)    Christopher Hanway (21st Anv)

 8.30 a.m.     Martin, Anastasia and Noel Fox

10.30 a.m.     Tom Gaynor (9th Anv) and Harry and Ann Gaynor

12.00 noon    Una, Christopher and Anthony Rickard

 7.00 p.m.     Mary McKenna, Pat and John McKenna

Church Readers – Weekday Masses

The following are listed to read at

8.00 a.m. Masses 11^th – 15^th March

Monday                    J. Morton

Tuesday                   S. McInerney

Wednesday             Kay Burke

Thursday                 Kay Burke

Friday                     J. Morton

 The following are listed to read at

10.00 a.m. Masses 11^th –16^th March

Monday                    Treasa Boyle

Tuesday                   J. Comisky

Wednesday             Joe Stewart

Thursday                 M. Connaughton

Friday                     Joe Clarke

Saturday                 J. Towers

Saturday 11.00am     V & L Duffy

 WEEKEND MASSES Sat/Sun 16^th/17^th March

Saturday 7.00 p.m.   E. Stewart

Sunday 8.30 a.m.      D O’Cathasaigh/P. Loftus

Sunday 10.30 a.m.    Family Mass Reader

Sunday 12 noon         P. Van dePoll

Sunday 7.00 p.m.        M. Moretta