Sunday 26th April 2015

Fourth Sunday of Easter – Day of Prayer for Vocations (16/15)

DUBLIN DIOCESAN CHILD SAFEGUARDING DAY

Next Sunday, (3rd May) the Fifth Sunday of Easter has been dedicated as Dublin Diocesan Child Safeguarding Day.  During the season of Easter we continue to reflect on the Pascal mystery, the death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Next Sunday we are asked to recognise, celebrate and encourage the involvement of children and young people in the life of the church, in our diocese and in our parishes.  We pray God’s blessing on the children and young people of our diocese, on their parents/guardians and on all concerned for their well-being.

ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR FORMATION OF STUDENTS FOR PRIESTHOOD

To-day - Sunday 26th April, there will be a SPECIAL COLLECTION TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS FOR THE PRIESTHOOD   This collection will replace the SHARE collection.  Thank you for your generosity to this collection in previous years.

EASTER DUES

Many thanks for Easter Dues received  -  your generous support is much appreciated.

DIOCESAN GATHERING OF BAPTISM TEAMS

There will be a Diocesan gathering of Baptism Teams at Clonliffe College on Thursday 30th April from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm.  It will be led by Donal Harrington who is familiar with the pilot projects on developing a Diocesan Baptism Programme.  Parish Baptism Team members and anyone interested in being involved with the Parish Baptism Ministry are invited.  Please advise Barbara at Tel. 839 7398 or assumptionhowth@gmail.com if you plan to attend.  Transport can be arranged.

FRIDAY 1st MAY - FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morning Masses at 8.00 and 10.00.  The Masses on the first Friday of the month are offered for those whose names are on the Parish Altar List of the Dead.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion for the pupils of Second Class in Howth’s Primary School - Scoil Mhuire, will take place on Saturday 9th May at 11.00 a.m. in the Church.  We remember them in our prayers.

CONFIRMATION IN HOWTH

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to the pupils of 6th Class, Howth Primary School - Scoil Mhuire, on Friday 22nd May at 1.00 p.m. in the Church.  We remember them in our prayers.

DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 17th May.  There is a notice on the Church Notice Board with details of the ceremonies and their times.  You might consider driving to Knock.  It’s now a very comfortable drive mostly on motorway and takes less than 3 hours.  Leaving Dublin between 9am and 10am you will arrive at Knock with plenty of time for a packed lunch before the first ceremony at 2.30pm.  It’s an opportunity to see the many improvements to the facilities at the Shrine, that have been undertaken in recent months.

Scripture Readings - Fourth Week of Easter

Monday 27th Apr

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

Tuesday 28th May

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

Wednesday 29th Apr

St Catherine of Siena Feast

1 Jn 1:5-2:2. Ps 102:1-4,8-9,13-14,17-18, R/ v1. Mt 11:25-30

Thursday 30th Apr

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

Friday 1st May

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

Saturday 2nd May

St Athanasius Memorial

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

Sunday 3rd May

Acts 9:26-31. Ps 21:26-28, 30-31, R/v26. 1Jn 3:18-24. Jn 15:1-8

RECENT BAPTISM

The Parish Community warmly welcomes Padráig de Buitléar who was baptised recently in our Church.  Congratulations and every joy to his proud parents, Grandparents, God Parents and extended family.

Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke

Meditation continues in St. Columbanus Hall on Monday evening 27th April at 7.30pm.

Meditation will also take place on Tuesday morning 28th April from 11.00am in St. Columbanus Hall.  No booking required – all are welcome.

Howth Folk Choir singing one Saturday evening Mass every month.  The Folk choir are looking for singers and musicians to join them.  Tel. Barbara in the Parish Office 839 7398 for more information.  Please join us – you will be most welcome.  

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Christian Meditation will take place in the Parish Hall -  St. Columbanus  - Thursday 30th April at 8.00pm.  All are welcome.  For more information contact Matt McDonagh Tel. 806 3406

BRINGING FAITH TO LIFE

Bringing Faith to Life is a programme that addresses some of the issues that modern life raises and offers a way to develop or deepen our Christian Faith.  This programme continues on Wednesday 29th April at 7.30pm in The Presbytery in the grounds of Ss. Laurence O'Toole Church, Baldoyle (beside Lidl).  Each session will consist of a video presentation followed by a conversation based on reflective questions.

JOIN HOWTH LADIES PITCH & PUTT

Howth Ladies Pitch & Putt Club is now open for new members.  The Club plays each Sunday morning throughout the year at Deer Park and offers ladies a friendly and healthy atmosphere and an opportunity to meet new friends.  Experienced golfers and beginners are welcome.  For more info contact Barbara - 086-253 6167

MASS INTENTIONS 26th Apr-3rd May

Sunday 26th April

(Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 25th April)    John Barrett

8.30am Marcus & Molly Lynch

10.30am Bartle Redmond

12 noon Nora Cooney

Mon 27th April

10.00am Lily & Thom Reid, Marie May and Peter Smeed

Fri 1st May First Friday of the Month

Sunday 3rd May

(Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 2nd May)    Thomas, Mary and Kevin O’Connor and Esther Finnerty

8.30am A Special Intention

10.30am Frank Keegan

12 noon Don Harkin (1st Anv)

Church Readers – Weekday Masses

The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses 27th April – 1st May

Monday J. Morton

Tuesday J. Morton

Wednesday K. Burke

Thursday K. Nolan

Friday K. Nolan

The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 27th April – 2nd May

Monday T. Boyle

Tuesday U. Kane

Wednesday J. Stewart

Thursday M. Connaughton

Friday J. Clarke

Saturday L & V Duffy

WEEKEND MASSES Sat/Sun 2nd/3rd May

Saturday 7.00pm N. McCann

Sunday 8.30am D. O Cathasaigh / V. Duffy

Sunday 10.30am Family Mass Reader

Sunday 12noon F. Walsh

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Howth Parish Bible Study Group continues on Friday 1st May in St. Columbanus Hall at 10.45am.  All welcome.  

HOWTH PENINSULA HERITAGE SOCIETY  -  APRIL LECURE

On Tuesday 28th April at 8.00pm ALAN COSTELLO will give a lecture in the Howth Angling Centre, West Pier, on “The Plunketts of Portmarnock” The Portmarnock Brick & Tettacotta Works.  Admission to non-members of the Society is €5  All welcome.

Meals on Wheels - Volunteers Wanted Howth/Sutton

Could you spare us - two hours - one morning a month on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to help prepare meals for the elderly.  For further information please contact - Jane Caldwell on 087-235 8689.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 19th April – First Collection  €665 and the SHARE collection    €695