The experience of the ‘transfiguration’ in today’s Gospel is an important one.  It gives those involved – Jesus and his disciples – strength for the difficult journey ahead.  This Lent, may we also be renewed in our journey in life.  In particular, we pray that our own ‘transfiguration’ moments truly change us and renew us to live lives of loving service for those most in need of our help and support.

Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth  Tel. 832 22 28

 LENTEN REFLECTION DAY  - TO-DAY - Sunday 24^th February  10.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Presented by  Una O'Neill R.S.C.

Theme: "God brings deep darkness to light": Reflections in Scripture, song and poetry.

Cost: €25  (bring packed lunch, tea/coffee provided)  Mass at 4 p.m.

 Mindfulness Course continues every Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Joe Clarke.

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.

HOWTH PRIMARY SCHOOL – SCOIL MHUIRE

Closing date for Applications for Junior Infants 2013-2014 is THURSDAY 28^th FEBRUARY 2013.  The School would like to remind parents that this closing date also applies to siblings already attending Scoil Mhuire.

“You Shall be my Witnesses…”   Post-Confirmation Programme

The February meeting of the above group will take place on Monday 25^th February from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. in Scoil Mhuire, Howth   As we are just into Lent, the theme of this session will be; What does Lent mean to us and to others.  We will explore the idea of sacrifice, self-giving and what positive actions we can take during this season of preparation for Easter.  This is open to all those who have been Confirmed in the past three years.  We hope that you will encourage any young person you know to attend.

 For further information contact the Parish Office  839 7398

LENTEN MEDITATION and PRAYER

Join us this WEDNESDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 27^th at 11am 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 839 2001.

NOVENA OF GRACE

This year’s Novena of Grace will commence on Monday 4^th March at 8.00 p.m.

Monday 4^th to Friday 8^th March Novena Mass each evening at 8.00pm.  Saturday 9^th March Novena Mass at 7.00 p.m.  Sunday 10^th March Novena Mass at 12noon.  Monday and Tuesday 11^th and 12^th March Novena Mass at 8.00pm.  The Novena will be conducted by  FATHER PIARAS JACKSON, S.J.

OUR DEAD

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

 Howth Parish Reform and Renewal Group

In view of Pope Benedict's decision to resign from office at the end of the month, the February meeting will focus on the Papacy - 'Some historical insights and the Papacy in the 21^st Century'.  The meeting will take place in St. Columbanus Hall at 8.00 pm tomorrow evening, Monday 25^th February.

HOWTH PENINSULA HERITAGE SOCIETY FEBRUARY LECTURE

On Tuesday next, 26^th February at 8.00p.m. Diarmuid O Cathasaigh will deliver a lecture in the Howth Sea-Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth on ’Howth jottings from the Press’ Admission to non-members of the Society is €4.00.  All welcome. 

 THE IRISH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER

The Irish Catholic will produce a special souvenir edition on 28^th February, as a tribute to Pope Benedict XV1.  This edition will pay tribute to his eight years as Pope, examining his teaching, writings, his years as Cardinal Ratzinger and his involvement with Vatican II

FRIDAY 1^st MARCH - FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morning Masses at 8.00 and 10.00.  Evening Mass at 8 o’clock.  All the Masses on the first Friday of the month are offered for those whose names are on the Parish Altar List of the Dead.

RECENT BAPTISMS

The Parish Community warmly welcomes Cian Kinane and Freya Pollock who were baptised recently in our Church.  Congratulations and every joy to their proud Parents, Grand parents, God parents and extended family.

TROCAIRE BOXES FOR LENT

The Lenten TROCAIRE BOXES are available in the Church.  You are invited to take one.  These boxes are only for homes that have not received boxes through the schools.

FROM THE ISTHMUS TO THE ISLAND

Howth Primary School (Scoil Mhuire) presents two hours of video nostalgia covering Howth History and Events in 1972.  Fr. Val Rodgers, Willie Roberts and Seamus Byrne recorded some major local events and now, forty years later the tapes have been converted and produced on two private DVDs.  The D.V.D. will be shown in Scoil Mhuire at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 27^th February.  Admission €4 (children under 12 free)  All are welcome.