ANNUAL FORTY HOURS’ ADORATION

The annual period of Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (FORTY HOURS’ ADORATION) will take place this week-end – (28^th /29^th October).

The Exposition will begin after the 12 o’clock Mass to-day - Sunday and will continue until just before the Sunday Evening Mass (7.00 p.m.)  There will be Evening Prayer to-day -  Sunday - at 5 o’clock.

The Exposition will continue after the 11 o’clock Mass to-morrow - Bank Holiday Monday (29^th October) and will conclude with a Eucharistic Prayer Service and Benediction at 5.00 p.m.

THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS – THURSDAY 1^ST NOVEMBER

Thursday (1^st November) is a Holyday of Obligation.  Vigil Mass on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.  Masses on Thursday morning, at 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.  Evening Mass at 7 o’clock.

Friday 2^nd November is The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed- ALL SOULS DAY.  Morning Masses at 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.  Evening Mass at 8.00 p.m. The Masses on All Souls Day will be offered for those whose names are on the Parish Altar List of the Dead.

ANNUAL CEMETERY MASS

The Annual Mass for all those buried in the two Cemeteries in the Parish - Saint Mary’s and Old Abbey – will take place on Sunday 4^th November in the Church at 3 o’clock.  The Blessing of the Graves in both Cemeteries will follow immediately after the Mass.

YEAR OF FAITH - FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUP

As a practical way of participating in the Year of Faith you are welcome to join our Bible Study Group.  Our next session will be on Friday 9^th November at 11am in Sutton Parish Centre.  (Please note that there will be no session on Fri. Nov. 2^nd). On November 9^th we will conclude our study of the Letter of James (chapters 3-5).  ALL ARE WELCOME.  For more information please contact James c/o Sutton Parish Office, Tel. 839 2001 or Sr. Anne c/o Baldoyle Parish Office, Tel. 832 4313.

National Mental Health Week celebrated at Kilrock House

The HSE home at Kilrock House hosted a great get-together for residents, neighbours, friends, teachers & TYS students last Tuesday afternoon to promote mental health in the most positive light.  Almost 100 guests enjoyed a memorable session of music, dance and chat in this home of historic importance built in 1875 for the then Chief Justice, the Right Hon. Gerald Fitzgibbon.  Mental Health Ireland laid on a very informative display of literature for young and old alike, while CEO Brian Howard informed the gathering of its valuable work.  In true parish fashion neighbours brought buns, cakes, pastries, biscuits and refreshments, while local artists and musicians, too many to name, laid on some great music.  A particular thank you is due to Janette Franklin, Clinical Nurse Manager at Kilrock House for taking the initiative and for all her hard work in organising the day.  We thank the residents and staff at Kilrock House for inviting us into their home for such an afternoon of enjoyment.

SPECIAL ENRICHING WEEKEND FOR MARRIED COUPLES

Give your husband or wife a special gift of an enriching weekend away with you from the 9^th – 11^th November in the Lake Hotel, Killarney or from 30^th November to 2^nd December at the Dromantine Conference Centre (near Newry) Co. Down.  A weekend with a difference, that will help deepen your commitment to one another and enrich the joys you share together, whether you are recently or many years married.  For details and bookings visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or Tel. 064-664 4319 or 01-832 4429

OUR DEAD

Please remember in your prayers BREFFNI EAMONN O’MOORE who died recently.  We offer our sympathy to his family.  May he rest in peace.

MASS INTENTIONS  28^th October  – 4^th November 2012

Sunday 28^th October

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 27^th Oct.)                Patrick Fitzpatrick    (5^th Anniv)

 8.30 a.m.                                                 Kathleen Healy, Michael and Kieran Healy

10.30 a.m.                                                Angela Mullan (16^th Anniv)

12.00 noon                                              John Darby (5^th Anniv)

 7.00 p.m.                                                Julie Child and Frank Child

Tuesday 30^th October

10.00 a.m.                                               James McBride

Wednesday 31^st October

10.00 a.m.                                               A Special Intention

Thursday 1^st November (All Saints)

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Wednesday 31^st Oct.)   Josie Barrett  (5^th Anniv)

 7.00 p.m.                                                Jack Scally (8^th Anniv)

Friday 2^nd November  (All Souls)

Saturday 3^rd November

11.00 a.m.                                               John Keppel

Sunday 4^th November

Vigil (7.00 p.m. Sat. 3^rd Nov.)                Joe and Ruth Farren

 8.30 a.m.                                                 William and Brigid Reid

10.30 a.m.                                               Bridie Croke

12.00 noon                                              Padraig Smith (9^th Anniv)

 7.00 p.m.                                                Catherine Hoare

Church Gate Collection for Mitchell Jones (6)

Howth Parishioner, Suzy O’Byrne, and other collectors will carry out a Church Gate Collection this week-end to raise funds for a little boy – Mitchell Jones, who has Leukemia.  All funds raised will go towards assisting his family with the high medical expenses they are facing.  Suzy and her team would greatly appreciate your support.  Please be as generous as you can.

Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth   832 22 28

Mindfulness continues with Joe Clarke on Tuesdays at 11.00 am.  Cost: Donation.  All are welcome.

A REFLECTIVE ENERGISING DAY

Wednesday 7^th November

10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: Sr. Sally Hyland S.J.G.

The day includes prayer, input, liturgy, personal space, 3 course lunch and tea breaks.

Cost €45.  Contact 087-6226620 to reserve your place.

CHARITY SALE OF WORK

Saturday 17th November from 10am to 1.00pm in Saint Columbanus Hall

In aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless people

Brother Kevin needs financial help to provide 700 meals every day for people who are homeless or in need and 

up to 1,500 food parcels each week for those on the poverty threshold.  Please support this most deserving cause 

– Bric a Brac, Books, Cakes and Raffle.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 21^st October – First Collection  €870 and the special collection towards the Missions   €1,605

Scripture Readings for the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Monday 29^th October

Eph 4: 32-5:8. Ps 1:1-4,6, R/ cf. Eph 5:1.Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday 30^th October

Eph 5: 21-33. Ps 127: 1-5, R/ cf.v1. Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday 31^st October

Eph 6: 1-9. Ps 144: 10-14, R/ v13. Lk 13:22-30

Thursday 1^st November

All Saints            Solemnity

Apoc 7: 2-4, 9-14. Ps 23: 1-6, R/ cf.v6. 1 Jn 3:1-3. Mt 5: 1-12

Friday 2^nd November

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day)

Is 25: 6-9. Ps 26:1,4,7-9,13-14, R/ v1, alt R/v13. Rom 5:5-11. Mt 11:25-30

Saturday 3^rd November

Saint Malachy            Memorial

Phil 1: 18-26. Ps 41:2-3,5, R/ v3. Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday 4^th November

Deut 6: 2-6. Ps 17:2-4,47,51, R/ v2. Heb 7: 23-28. Mk 12: 28-34

Tax Rebate on certain Donations to Parish in 2011

Charities can reclaim from the Revenue Commissioners tax paid on certain donations which they [the charities] receive.  The Finance Committee recently asked eligible donors to the parish to complete tax rebate forms in respect of their 2011 donations.  We would like to thank sincerely those who have already returned completed forms and would be very grateful if those who intend to reply, but have not done so yet, would do so soon. The deadline for submitting claims is approaching.

HOWTH GOSPEL CHOIR TO SING WITH RED HURLEY

The recently formed Howth Gospel Choir will make its concert debut when it performs with Irish and International star Red Hurley at a concert in Howth Golf Club on Friday, 9^th November at 8.00 p.m.  Highlight is expected to be their joint rendition of that great hymn "How Great Thou Art".  Tickets from Howth Golf Club Bar. Tel. 832 3055

SPECIAL MASS FOR ALL THOSE LOST AT SEA

Saturday 24^th November

Annual Mass for all those lost at sea in the Sea Angling Centre on the West Pier at 3.00 p.m.

PARISH ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD

The November Altar List of the Dead is now being prepared and lists are available in the Church.  Kindly fill in the names of those you wish to have remembered.  All the Masses on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month are offered for those whose names are on the Parish Altar List of the Dead.