POPE FRANCIS

In thanksgiving for the election of our new pope, the 10 00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday 19^th March will be offered especially for Pope Francis.  We wish him every blessing in his important role.

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.

SAINT VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY

The local Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly collection to-day after all the Masses.

PALM SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK AND THE FAMILY MASS

At our 10.30am Family Mass next Sunday, (Palm Sunday) we will be celebrating the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  We will be blessing the palms and inviting all the congregation to join in singing the very appropriate hymn "Sing hosanna".  Please note that the full Passion will not be read at this Mass.  During Holy Week we will celebrate the Last Supper with the First Holy Communion candidates at 5pm Mass on Holy Thursday.  The children's Stations of the Cross will be presented by the school children at 12 noon on Good Friday.

BANK HOLIDAY - MONDAY 18th MARCH

There will be one Mass in the Church at 11.00 a.m. followed by Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHURCH MAINTENANCE GROUP

In preparation for the Easter season, the Church Maintenance Group plans to hold a pre-Easter 'Clean Up' of our Church on Saturday 23^rd March between 9.00 and 10 a.m., 10.30 to 11 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.  Please do set some time aside on the 23^rd to meet and work with fellow parishioners, give half an hour or an hour - it will make a difference.

ADVOCATE COLLECTION

The Sunshine Fund of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is holding its Annual Collection next week-end – (23^rd & 24^th March) after all the Masses.

LENTEN MEDITATION and PRAYER

Join us this WEDNESDAY, 20^th MARCH at 11.00 a.m. in SANTA SABINA CONVENT, SUTTON for some quiet time to meditate and pray during this Lenten season.  Contact Sr. Anne c/o Baldoyle Parish Office 832 4313 or James c/o Sutton Parish Office 01 839 2001.

ST. FINTAN'S PARISH ANNOUNCE A GOOD VALUE PARISH VISIT TO ROME

29^th OCT TO 4^th NOV 2013

Price: €659.00 per person sharing, staying in Residenze Madre Pie, Rome.  This residence is owned by the Madre Pie Sisters and is superbly located just a very short walk form St. Peter’s Square – within sight of the Bernini Colonnades.  Please contact St. Fintan's Parish Office immediately to secure accommodation and flights.  Tel. 01 839 2001

Kilrock House Bingo Night

The HSE Home at Kilrock House hosted a great Bingo evening in the past week where prizes were keenly contested by mixed teams of residents and transition year students (TYS).  The TYS students, representing five secondary schools which cater for the Howth/ Sutton area, are participants in the Howth Parish TYS Programme.  The evening was greatly enhanced with some classic numbers performed by The Howth Gospel Choir led by Celine Daly.

A beautiful supper for all was provided by Jan Franklyn and staff colleagues at Kilrock House.

Both TYS students and Choir members were most interested in the origins of the distinctive Kilrock House which was built in 1875 for the then Lord Justice, Gerald Fitzgibbon.  We thank the residents and staff of Kilrock House for the warm welcome into their home.     Howth Parish Youth Group

Traditional Music Sessions

Traditional Music Session continue in CLG Beann Eadair GAA Club.  Next Session on Friday 22^nd March at 9:30 p.m.  Members and Guests welcome to come and join in.

LOCAL MUSICIANS RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM

Local musicians “Evora” comprising the Morton brothers, Alan Rickard and Ian McSweeney, have just released their debut album.  To get a copy visit them on Facebook www.facebook.com/evoraofficial  orTwitter, www.twitter.com/evora_music

A MUSICAL MARATHON in aid of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny will be held in the Sutton Methodist Church on Saturday 23^rd March from 11a.m. to 8.00pm.  Your support would be most welcome. Admission €10.  Tea/Coffee will be available, free, all day.

COFFEE MORNING

The Parents’ Association of Scoil Mhuire, Howth’s Primary School, will host a Coffee Morning in the multipurpose room in Scoil Mhuire on Friday 22^nd March from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Supporting Nationwide Daffodil Day on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 10^th March – First Collection  €895 and the SHARE collection  €835

YEAR OF FAITH: CATHOLICISM – WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE and WHY?

Episode Five – “ Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure” will be shown this Friday 22^nd  March   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 please contact either Fr. Liam Lacey or James Daly, Sutton Parish Office 839 2001