Posted by Dorothy Heydon THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (02/13)
First Holy Communion 2013 The first Mass of preparation for children of the parish receiving First Holy Communion in May will take place at the 10.30 a.m. Family Mass to-day. This Mass will feature the enrolment of the children in the preparation programme, which includes a renewal of Baptismal Promises.
ANNUAL CHURCH UNITY WEEK 18th to 25th January 2013 The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Friday 18th January. Inauguration in Dublin will take place at an Interdenominational Service in the Church of Saint Thomas, Indian Orthodox Church, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1 on Friday 18th January at 8.00 p.m. The theme, “What does God require of us” was chosen by the Christian Communities in India.
CATHOLIC TEACHING ON THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND REGARDING ABORTION UNITE FOR LIFE VIGIL A Unite for Life Vigil will be held in Merrion Square, Dublin on Saturday 19th January at 4.30 p.m. In advance of the Vigil, there will be a period of quiet prayer in Saint Andrew’s Church, Westland Row from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. which will be attended by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. All are welcome to attend.
“You shall be my Witnesses…”Parish Preparation for Confirmation Programme Next SUNDAY (20th January) at the 10.30 FAMILY MASS we will welcome the young people of the parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation later this year. The young people and their parents will take an active part in the Liturgy on that day. We invite parishioners to join parents and family members to pray for and support the young people as they prepare for this important Sacrament. For further information contact Valerie Darby, 086-313 7850 or Barbara, Parish Office, 839 7398
Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth Tel. 832 22 28Mindfulness Course resumes Tuesday 15th January at 11 a.m. with Joe Clarke. SILK PAINTING
Presented by Anne McFadden Date: Fridays 18th & 25th January, 1st and 8th February 10.00am-12.00 noon Cost: €90 for course (including materials). BOOKS THAT TOUCH THE SOUL Thursday 31st January8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Cost: Donation
OUR DEAD Please remember in your prayers P.J. KELLETT who died recently. We offer our sympathy to his wife and family. May he rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS 13th – 20th January Sunday 13th Jan. Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 12th Jan.) Annie Horrigan 8.30 a.m. Joe Maxwell 12.00 noon Denis Quinn (4th Anv) 7.00 p.m. Michael Healy, Kathleen and Kieran Healy Monday 14th Jan. 8.00 a.m. James Freeney 10.00 a.m. Conleth Cormican Tuesday 15th Jan. 8.00 a.m. Jane O’Connor 10.00 a.m. Christy Magee (25th Anv) Wednesday 16th Jan. 10.00 a.m. Maura Harrison Friday 18th Jan. 10.00 a.m. Capt. Gerry Young (4th Anv) Saturday 19th Jan. 10.00 a.m. Donal Redmond (30th Anv) 11.00 a.m. Joe Maxwell (Month’s Mind) Sunday 20th Jan. Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 19th Jan.) Maura Coonan 8.30 a.m. Michael Fitzpatrick (First Anv) 10.30 a.m. Christopher O’Connor (7th Anv) 12.00 noon Stephen Costello (10th Anv) 7.00 p.m. Florence Nealon (Month’s Mind)
Howth Parish Reform and Renewal GroupOur January meeting coincides with the First Cardinal Martini Memorial Lecture – ‘Cardinal Martini’s Legacy in the Irish Context’ - January 21st at 7.30 p.m. in Gardiner Street Church. We have decided, therefore, to attend what promises to be a very interesting night. The Speaker is the Rev. Professor Eamonn Conway, Head of Theology and Religious Studies, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Fr. Conway was appointed by Pope Benedict to be a Theological Advisor at recent special Synod of Bishops in Rome. Admission – donation. Anybody who requires transport on the night is requested to leave their name into the Sacristy or with one of the Leadership Team. In addition a number of cars will be leaving from outside St. Columbanus Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Monday 21st January. All are welcome.
Traditional Music Session Beann Éadair GAA Club Traditional Music Session in Howth GAA Club on the last Friday of every month at 9:30 p.m. Next session Friday 25th January in Howth GAA Club. Enjoy the music, join in and sing a song or two!
CHURCH COLLECTIONS Sunday 6th January – First Collection €1,070 and the SHARE Collection €775
Beann Éadair Adult GAA Team It is the time of New Year Resolutions, looking to get back into playing football? Our Adult Team are now actively looking for new players. If you are interested in playing Gaelic Football this season now is the time to join up. Email Fearghal at secretary.beanneadair.dublin@gaa.ie or visit www.beanneadair.net for further information and contact details. Scripture Readings for the First Week in Ordinary Time Monday 14th January Heb 1:1-6. Ps 96:1-2,6-7,9. Mk 1: 14-20 Tuesday 15th January Saint Ita Memorial Heb 2:5-12. Ps 8:2,5-9. Mk 1: 21-28 Wednesday 16th January Heb 2:14-18. Ps 104:1-4,6-9. Mk 1: 29-39 Thursday 17th January Saint Anthony Memorial Heb 3:7-14. Ps 94:6-11. Mk 1: 40-45 Friday 18th January Heb 4:1-5, 11. Ps 77:3-4,6-8. Mk 2: 1-12 Saturday 19th January Heb 4:12-16. Ps 18:8-10,15. Mk 2: 13-17 Sunday 20th January Is 62:1-5. Ps 95:1-3,7-10. 1 Cor 12: 4-11. Jn 2: 1-11
Church Readers – Weekday Masses The following are listed to read at 8.00 a.m. Masses 14th – 18th Jan. Monday J. Morton Tuesday S. McInerney Wednesday Kay Burke Thursday Kay Burke Friday J. Morton The following are listed to read at10.00 a.m. Masses 14th – 19th Jan. Monday Treasa Boyle Tuesday J. Comiskey/Una Kane Wednesday Joe Stewart Thursday M. Connaughton Friday Joe Clarke Saturday J. Towers Saturday 11.00am V&L Duffy WEEKEND MASSES Sat./Sun. 19th /20th Jan. Saturday 7.00 p.m. B. Lynch Sunday 8.30 a.m. D. O’Cathasaigh Sunday 10.30 a.m. Family Mass Reader Sunday 12 noon D. Gilroy Sunday 7.00 p.m. M. Moretta
YEAR OF FAITH FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUPThe next session will be on Friday 18th January at 11am in Sutton Parish Centre when we will be studying The Gospel of John Chapter 1 ALL ARE WELCOME. For more information please contact James c/o Sutton Parish Office, Tel. 839 2001 or Sr. Anne c/o Baldoyle Parish Office, Tel. 832 4313.
Mindfulness Meditation resumes tomorrow evening, Monday, 14th January at 7.30 p.m. in St. Columbanus Hall facilitated by Joe Clarke.
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