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.

“You shall be my Witnesses…”-Parish preparation for Confirmation programme

Today at the 10.30 FAMILY MASS we 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 today.  We invite the congregation to join with the young people and their parents in making this a very special and prayerful celebration of the Eucharist and to pray for the young people at this important time in their lives.  A special thanks to the musicians, the parents who helped prepare for the Mass, to Mr. Burke the 6^th class teacher at Scoil Mhuire, to Fr. Kilian Brennan who regularly visits the class and of course to the young people and their parents.  For further information contact Valerie Darby, 086 313 7850 or Barbara, Parish Office, 839 7398

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

The LENTEN REFLECTION DAY, which was to take place to-day - Sunday 26^th February

has been postponed until next month.  Please see the Parish Newsletter in March for a new date for the Day of Reflection with Una O’Neill, R.S.C.

SPEND AN HOUR A WEEK WITH THE LORD IN LENT

Lent is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection as Jesus did when he spent 40 days in the desert. This Lent, there is a new way to spend a quiet hour with the Lord each week by giving him an hour in Eucharistic Adoration.  Anyone who would like to try this out is very welcome to join the regular adorers in our Church for an hour to see for themselves if this is something that they would like to do.  For days and times or to find out more information, please pick up a flyer from the Church bookstand.

NOVENA OF GRACE

This year’s Novena of Grace will commence on Sunday 4^th March at the 12 noon Mass.  From Monday 5^th March to Friday 9^th March the Novena Mass will be at 8.00 p.m.  Novena Mass on Saturday 10^th March at 7.00 p.m.  On Sunday, 11^th March, the Novena Mass will be at 12 noon.  On Monday 12^th March Novena Mass at 8.00 p.m.  The Novena will be conducted by FATHER WILLIAM REYNOLDS, S.J.

OUR DEAD

Please remember in your prayers, MARY SWEENEY, who died last week.  We offer our sympathy to her family.  May she rest in peace.

MASS INTENTIONS 26^th February – 4^th March 2012

Sunday 26^th February

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 25^th February) Babs Egan (4^th )

10.30 a.m.                               Michael Fitzpatrick  (Month’s Mind)

12.00 noon                             John O’Mahony (First Anv.)

 7.00 p.m.                                Richard Walsh (20^th Anniv.)

Monday 27^th February

10.00 a.m.                               A Special Intention

Friday 2^nd March

                                Altar List of the Dead

Saturday 3^rd March

10.00 a.m.                               Augustine, Ena  and Christina Connaughton

Sunday 4^th March

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 3^rd March) Deceased Members of the Lambert and McCracken Families

 8.30 a.m.                                MaryAnn Doherty, James & Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen & Peter Delaney

10.30 a.m.                               James and Mary Brady

12.00 noon                             Nicholas Mulhall

 7.00 p.m.                                Margaret Mary Rickard  nd Denis Moore

First Holy Communion 2012

The next Mass of preparation for the First Holy Communion class of 2012 will be held next Sunday, March 4^th at 10.30am. The children are learning their "thank you" prayers and will be presenting a basket of "reasons to be thankful" as a special focus for this Mass.  Please come along and support the parish children on their journey of preparation.

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.

HOWTH PENINSULA HERITAGE SOCIETY – FEBRUARY LECTURE

On Tuesday next, 28^th February at 8.00p.m. Roger Stalley, Professor Emeritus TCD will deliver a lecture in the Howth Sea-Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth on ’The Book of Kells with some observations on The Garland of Howth’    Admission to non-members of the Society is €4.00.  All welcome. 

Baldoyle Musical Society

40^th Anniversary Re-Union

Saint Mary’s Hall, Baldoyle on Sunday 4^th March.  All past members, members, patrons, and friends are most welcome to this informal get-together.  Photos, Programmes, DVD etc.  Drop in any time from 1 to 4 pm.

Scripture Readings for the First Week of Lent

Monday 26^th February

Gen9:8-15. Ps 24:4-9, R/ cf.v10. 1 Pet 3:18-22. Mk 1: 12-15

Tuesday 27^th February

Lev 19:1-2, 11-18. Ps 18:8-10, 15, R/ Jn 6:64. Mt 25: 31-46

Wednesday 28^th February

Jon 3:1-10. Ps 50: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19, R/ v19. Lk 11: 29-32

Thursday 1^st March

Esth 4:17. Ps 137:1-3, 7-8,  R/ v3. Mt 7: 7-12

Friday 2^nd March

Ezek 18:21-28. Ps 129, R/v3. Mt 5:20-26

Saturday 3^rd March

Deut 26:16-19. Ps 118:1-2, 4-5, 7-8, R/ v1. Mt 5: 43-48

Sunday 4^th March

Gen 22: 1-2, 9-13, 15-18. Ps 115: 10,15-19, R/Ps 114:9. Rom 8: 31-34. Mk 9:2-10.

FUND-RAISING CAKE SALE

The Peninsula Society are holding a Cake Sale in aid of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, in Sutton Parish Centre to-day – Sunday, 26^th February from 9.00 a.m.  to 1.00 p.m.  Lots of cakes, bread and preserves.  Tea and Coffee available.  All are welcome

FRIDAY 2^nd 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.

GOOD FRIDAY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Once again we look forward to celebrating the Stations of the Cross in the Church on Good Friday in costume, mime and music.  If you would like to partake in this presentation, you are invited to meet in the Church on Friday 2^nd March at 7.00 p.m.  If you are in any way interested in Drama or Mime or in giving a hand on the night, please consider joining us for this most rewarding experience.