Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (World Day of Peace) (01/12)
The Priests of the Parish wish you every Grace and Blessing in the New Year 2012
Brendan Houlihan, P.P.
Kilian Brennan, C.C.
Raymond Molony.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY - 2nd JANUARY 2012
There will be one Mass in the Church at 11.00 a.m. - Funeral Mass for Mary Synnott, late of Brymore House Nursing Home.
Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth Tel. 832 22 28
Check us out via the parish website for further details of events or see the Website: stellamarisretreats.ie
Mindfulness Course resumes Tuesday 24th January at 11 a.m. with Joe Clarke.
Eucharistic Reflection Day with Sr. Marie Therese Porter Saturday 4th February
10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
The wonder of breaking and sharing Bread. Fr. Jim Kenny will celebrate the Eucharist at 4.30 p.m.
Cost €25 – bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee will be available
A REFLECTIVE ENERGISING DAY
Wednesday 8th February 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Presenter: Sr. Sally Hyland S.J.G.
What does it mean to be a person of God? To live under the impulse of the Spirit? To be a creative part of God’s creative power? The day includes prayer, input, Eucharist, personal space,
3 course lunch and tea breaks. Cost €40. Contact Sr. Sally Hyland to reserve your place
Tel. 087 622 6620
OUR DEAD
Please remember in your prayers, JACK BOURKE, who died recently. We offer our sympathy to his family. We also remember JOHN TRACEY who died on Christmas Eve. We offer our sympathy to his wife Dora and all the family. We pray for KATHLEEN CLEARY who has died - Our sympathy to her family.
Please remember in your prayers, MARY SYNNOTT, who has died. Her remains will arrive at the Church on Monday morning (2nd January) at 10.50 a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. We offer our sympathy to her family. We remember CHRISTY O’ROURKE who has died. His remains will arrive at the Church on Tuesday (3rd January) at 11.20 a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m. We offer our sympathy to his family. May they all rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS 1st - 8th January 2012
Sunday 1st January 2012
Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 31st December 2011) Brigid and Cormac O’Kelly
8.30 a.m. Jim West
10.30 a.m. Cora Lynch and the Moore and Lynch Families
12.00 noon Patrick and Beatrice Mahony
7.00 p.m. Una Farren
Monday 2nd January
11.00 a.m. Funeral – Mary Synnott
Tuesday 3rd January
10.00 a.m. A Special Intention
11.30 a.m. Funeral – Christy O’Rourke
Friday 6th January
Vigil (7.00 p.m. Thursday 5th January) Ernie Brennan
8.30 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Dan O’Connell, Mary Kennedy, John O’Connell, Debra O’Connell
12.00 noon Lena & Thomas Clinton
7.00 p.m. Seán Ryan
Saturday 7th January
11.00 a.m. Mamie Lawless (12th Anv)
Sunday 8th January
Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 7th January) Bridget Redmond
8.30 a.m. Dominic Coleman (Third Anv.)
10.30 a.m. Barney Farren (Third Anv.)
12.00 noon Paul John Byrne (Month’s Mind)
7.00 p.m. Jack and Nellie Moore and Cora Lynch
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Friday, (6th January) is a Holyday of Obligation. Vigil Mass on Thursday evening (5th January) at 7o’clock. Masses on Friday morning, (6th January) will be at 8.00; 10.30 and 12.00 noon. There will also be Mass on Friday evening at 7 o’clock.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays recommences on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.
However, due to a Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning next, Adoration will begin at 1.00 p.m. on this day only.
On Thursday 5th January, Adoration returns to its normal time of 11.00 a.m.
Scripture Readings for the First Week of January 2012
Monday 2nd January
Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
Memorial
1 Jn 2:22-28. Ps 97:1-4, R/ v3. Jn 1: 19-28
Tuesday 3rd January
1 Jn 2:29-3:6. Ps 97:1, 3-6, R/ v3. Jn 1: 29-34
Wednesday 4th January
1 Jn 3:7-10. Ps 97:1, 7-9, R/ v3. Jn 1: 35-42
Thursday 5th January
1 Jn 3:11-21. Ps 99, R/1. Jn 1: 43-51
Friday 6th January
The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6. Ps 71: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13, R/cf. v11. Eph 3: 2-3, 5-6. Mt. 2: 1-12
Saturday 7th January
1 Jn 3:22-4:6. Ps 2:7-8, 10-11, R/ v8. Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25
Sunday 8th January
Is 55:1-11. Ps Is 12:2-6, R/v6. Mk 1:7-11. or Is 43:1-4,6-7. Ps 28:1-4, 9-10, R/v11. Acts 10:34-38. Mk 1:7-11
The Howth Community Drama Group presents 'The Wizard of Oz' from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th January at 8.00 p.m. with a Matinee on Saturday 7th at 3.00 p.m. in the School Hall, Howth Primary School. Tickets €8 adult, €5 senior citizens and children, from Lua Clarke Tel. 839 1538. Please come, enjoy a great show and support your local community!
CHRISTMAS DUES
Many thanks to those who sent in Christmas Dues: your continuing support is much appreciated.
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 18th December – First Collection €830 and the SHARE Collection €690
Sunday 25th December First Collection €3,845 and the SHARE Collection €3,190