Sunday 17th April 2016

Fourth Sunday of Easter (16/16)

ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR FORMATION OF STUDENTS FOR PRIESTHOOD

To-day - Sunday – (16th/17th April)  SPECIAL COLLECTION TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS FOR THE PRIESTHOOD.  This is an opportunity for us all to reflect on our Baptismal calling to live a life of grace and holiness and to pray for and foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  This collection will replace the SHARE collection.  Thank you for your generosity to this collection in previous years.

SPECIAL APPEAL FOR UKRAINE

Pope Francis has launched a special appeal for humanitarian aid for Ukraine.  Next Sunday, 24th April, 50 % of the ordinary SHARE Collection will be donated to the Pope's appeal.  “I think in Europe of the tragedy of those who are suffering the consequences of violence in Ukraine: of those who remain in lands shocked by the hostilities which have already caused thousands of deaths, and of those - over a million - forced to flee from the grave situation which is ongoing.  It involves above all elderly people and children.  Besides accompanying them with my constant thoughts and with my prayers, I have decided to promote humanitarian support in their favour.  For this purpose, a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic Churches in Europe on Sunday, 24 April.  I invite the faithful to join in this initiative with a generous contribution.  This act of charity, in addition to alleviating material suffering, seeks to express my personal closeness and solidarity and that of the entire Church.  I sincerely hope that it may help to promote, without further delay, peace and respect for law in that land so afflicted.' (Pope Francis)  

PARISH ASSEMBLY

You are warmly invited to a Parish Assembly this Tuesday evening, 19th April from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.  The Assembly will reflect on the future development of the parish and plan our pastoral priorities in the year ahead.  The Assembly will take place in the church and all parishioners are welcome.  If there are any particular issues you would like discussed, please submit in writing and leave into the Parish Office/Sacristy.  Come along to your Parish Assembly and have your voice heard - Being there, you can make a difference!  The Assembly will be facilitated by Ms. Eilis Monaghan.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Howth Parish Bible Study Group continues on Friday 22nd April.  St. Columbanus Hall - 10.45am.  All are welcome.

TRÓCAIRE LENTEN CAMPAIGN BOXES

Grateful thanks to all who took part in the Trócaire Lenten Campaign.  Please return your Trócaire boxes to the Sacristy.

OUR DEAD

Please remember in your prayers LIAM HAYES who died during the week.  We offer our sympathy to his mother Breda, his partner Jane and all the family.  May he rest in peace.

Scripture Readings - Fourth Week of Easter

Monday 18th Apr

Acts 11:1-18. Pss 41:2-3,42:3-4, R/ cf Ps 41:3. Jn 10:1-10

Tuesday 19th Apr

Acts 11:19-26. Ps 86:1-7, R/ Ps 116:1. Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday 20th Apr

Acts 12:24-13:5. Ps 66:2-3,5-6,8, R/ v4. Jn 12:44-50

Thursday 21st Apr

Acts 13:13-25. Ps 88:2-3,21-22,25,27, R/cf v2. Jn 13:16-20

Friday 22nd Apr

Acts 13:26-33. Ps 2:6-11,R/v7. Jn 14:1-6

Saturday 23rd Apr

Acts 13:44-52. Ps 97:1-4, R/v3. Jn 14:7-14

Sunday 24th Apr

Acts 14:21-27. Ps 144:8-13, R/ cf. v1. Apoc 21:1-5. Jn 13:31-35

Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke

Meditation continues in St. Columbanus Hall tomorrow evening, Monday 18th April at 7.30pm.

Meditation will also take place on Tuesday morning 19th April from 11.00am in St. Columbanus Hall.  No booking required – all are welcome.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

You are invited to a ROTARY information evening at The Marine Hotel, Sutton, Dublin.  Thursday 21st April, 6.30 to 8.00 pm.  Rotary International is a World Wide service organisation, in an ever changing World Rotary is adapting to change.  Rotarians, both men and women of all ages from all over the world are engaged in a wide range of activities local, national and international.  Come along and hear about what we are doing and tell us about the sort of projects you would like us to be involved with and that you perhaps, would like to help with.

DCU Intergenerational Learning Programme for over 55's

LAST CHANCE to avail of 4 week FREE Computer Course.  The classes are held everyday from 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm.  Call now to book your place on 01 7007423.  Each participant receives 2hours per week for four weeks.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 10th April First Collection  €960   and the SHARE Collection  €545

HOWTH PARISH NEWSLETTER

From next Sunday, 24th April, the parish will present the Newsletter in a new and improved format.  The Newsletter will be in colour with enhanced print quality and improved content.  Those contributing items for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter are asked to submit their notice in writing by 12noon on the Tuesday prior to that weekend’s Bulletin. Notices via e-mail would be appreciated.  assumptionhowth@gmail.com

Church Readers – Weekday Masses   The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses 18th -22nd April

Monday J. Morton

Tuesday K. Burke

Wednesday K. Burke

Thursday B. Milton

Friday K. Nolan

The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 18th – 23rd April

Monday T. Boyle

Tuesday U. Kane

Wednesday J. Stewart

Thursday M. Connaughton

Friday J. Clarke

Saturday J. Towers

WEEKEND MASSES Sat/Sun 23 & 24 April

Saturday 7.00pm B. Farrell

Sunday 8.30am D O Cathasaigh A.Burke

Sunday 10.30am Family Mass Reader

Sunday 12 noon A O’Halloran

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Christian Meditation will continue in the Parish Hall -  St. Columbanus  - on Thursday 21st April at 11.00am.  Cost:  None - and all are very welcome to attend.  For more information contact Matt McDonagh Tel. 806 3406

MASS INTENTIONS  17th – 24th April

Sunday 17th April

Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 16th Apr)   Leslie O’Laoi (7th Anv) & Maisie O’Laoi

8.30am MaryAnn, James & Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen & Peter Delaney

10.30am Catherine, Ann & Ada Caulfield

12 noon Frank O’Mahony (9th Anv)

Mon 18th April

10.00am Gus Carberry (R.D.)

Tues 19th April

10.00am Anne Lynch

Sat 23rd April

10.00am Maeve O’Grady (Birthday Remembrance)

Sunday 24th April

Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 23rd Apr)  John Barrett

10.30am Bartle Redmond. Willie & Nellie Redmond. Connie & Bill Mooney

12 noon Ellen ‘Blonnie’ Quinn (22nd Anv)