Sunday 28th February 2016

Third Sunday of Lent  (09/16)

SUNDAYS OF LENT

There will be Eucharistic Adoration in the church at 4.00pm to-day, followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction at 5.00pm.

PARISH OF HOWTH - NOVENA OF GRACE

The Annual Novena of Grace will take place in the Church, beginning on Friday 4th March at the 10.00am Mass.  Saturday 5th March, Novena Mass at 10.00am. Sunday 6th March, Novena Mass at 12noon.  Mon to Sat 7th to 12th March, Novena Mass at 10.00am.  Fr. Bernard McGuckian, SJ will launch the Novena at the 10am Mass on Friday 4th March.

FAMILY MASS IN MARCH

Next Sunday, 6th March, will be the second Mass in the parish programme of preparation for Confirmation.  The pupils of 6th Class and their families will take part in the Mass in a special way and we look forward to welcoming the Gospel Choir to celebrate with us.  On Sunday 13th March we welcome the pupils of 2nd Class and their families for their next Mass in the preparation programme for First Holy Communion.  We look forward to seeing the pupils' special flowers on display on the side noticeboard.

FAMILY CONCERT  -   MUSIC MAKES MAGIC

Howth’s Primary School, Scoil Mhuire will host a concert in the church on Sunday 13th March at 4.00pm.  Featuring the OffBeat Ensemble and the School Orchestra, hear favourites from Harry Potter, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Looney Tune and much more.  Free admission, donations welcome towards the Violin Project.  All Welcome.

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL - HOWTH CONFERENCE

The local Conference urgently require new members to help provide support and friendship to people in need.  Direct person to person contact with people who request help is a core feature of the approach of the Society of St Vincent de Paul volunteers.  They provide support and friendship, they promote self-sufficiency and work towards social justice by advocating for the changes needed to create a more just and caring society for all.  For further information please contact the Parish Office  - Tel. 01-839 7398.

THIRD PRINT OF MUDOAK   The story of a Howth Cottage by Bernie Nestor 1995

This is a nostalgic Memoir by Bernie Nestor of her life growing up in an isolated cottage overlooking Howth Golf Club on Howth Hill.  It is a social history covering several generations.  It will appeal to a wide readership as well as to the people of Howth.  Published by the Howth Peninsula Heritage Society at €5.00 and sold in aid of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.  Copies are available in the Sacristy from Barbara or Tel. 01- 839 7398

WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER

St. Fintan’s Parish, Sutton are hosting a Week of Guided Prayer from Sunday 6th March (7.30pm) to Saturday evening 12th March.  It is an opportunity to participate in a retreat with a difference, a 'Retreat in Daily Life'.  Places are still available.  Contact Sutton Parish Office Tel. 839 2001.  The Retreat will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre at St. Fintan’s church.

STELLA MARIS RETREAT CENTRE will host a Day of Reflection on Weds, 9th March from 10am to 4.30pm.  The day invites you to take an encouraging look at the deeper meaning of Lent, through the struggle to the hope and joy of the Resurrection.  Facilitated by Sally Hyland, SJG.  Cost: €50.00 includes 3-course meal and tea breaks.  Details from Sally Tel. 087-622 6620

Scripture Readings for the Third Week of Lent

Monday 29th February

2 Kg 5:1-15. Pss 41:2-3;42:3-4, R/Ps 41:3. Lk 4: 24-30

Tuesday 1st March

Dn 3: 25,34-43. Ps 24:4-9, R/v6. Mt 18:21-35.

Wednesday 2nd March

Deut 4:1,5-9. Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20,R/v12. Mt 5:17-19

Thursday 3rd March

Jer 7:23-28. Ps 94:1-2,6-9, R/v8. Lk 11:14-23.

Friday 4th March

Hos 14:2-10. Ps 80: 6, 8-11,14,17, R/ vv9,11. Mk 12:28-34

Saturday 5th March

Hos 5:15-6:6. Ps 50:3-4,18-21, R/ cf Hos 6:6. Lk 18:9-14

Sunday 6th March

Jos 5:9-12. Ps 33:2-7,R/ v9. 2 Cor 5:17-21. Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke

Meditation continues in St. Columbanus Hall tomorrow evening, Monday 29th February at 7.30pm.

Meditation will also take place on Tuesday morning 1st March from 11.00am in St. Columbanus Hall.  No booking required – all are welcome.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Christian Meditation will continue in the Parish Hall -  St. Columbanus  - on Thursday 3rd March at 11.00am.  Cost:  None - and all are very welcome to attend.  For more information contact Matt McDonagh Tel. 806 3406

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Howth Parish Bible Study Group continues on Friday 4th March in St. Columbanus Hall at 10.45am.  All are welcome.

RECENT BAPTISMS

The Parish Community warmly welcomes Isabelle Fitzgibbon, Saoirse Kinane and Noah Séan O’Reilly who were baptised recently in our Church.  Congratulations and every joy to their proud parents, Grandparents, God Parents and extended family.

HOWTH & SUTTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

“First up, Best Dressed - Perennials for Spring Colour"  James Wickham will present a Talk in the Howth Yacht Club, on Wednesday 2nd March at 8pm.  James is a well-known Horticulturist and Garden Designer.  He worked on the BBC Gardener's World Magazine as writer and continues to write for several magazines as well as leading garden tours and lecturing.  All welcome.

Church Readers – Weekday Masses   The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses 29th Feb-4th Mar

Monday J. Morton

Tuesday K. Burke

Wednesday K. Nolan

Thursday J. Morton

Friday K. Nolan

The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 29th Feb – 5th Mar

Monday T. Boyle

Tuesday J. Comiskey

Wednesday J. Stewart

Thursday M. Connaughton

Friday J. Clarke

Saturday L & V Duffy

WEEKEND MASSES Sat/Sun 5 & 6 March

Saturday 7.00pm P. Loftus

Sunday 8.30am D O Cathasaigh/Aine

Sunday 10.30am Family Mass Reader

Sunday 12 noon D. Gilroy

FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ

Friends of Balscadden Beach (FOBB) will host a Fundraising Pub Quiz in the Abbey Tavern, Howth on Thursday 10th March at 8pm.  All welcome.  Cash Prizes.  €10 per head and max 6 people per table.

MASS INTENTIONS   28th Feb – 6th March

Sunday 28th Feb

Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 27th Feb)   Richard Walsh

10.30am Tommy Farrell (Month’s Mind) also John and Mary Dixon

12 noon Christina and Alan Doyle

Mon 29th Feb

8.00am James Freeney

Fri 4th Mar Altar List of the Dead

Sat 5th Mar

10.00am Margaret O’Brien (Month’s Mind)

Sunday 6th March

Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 5th March)   Laurence & Brigid Reid

8.30am MaryAnn Doherty, James Doherty, Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen & Peter Delaney

10.30am Maura and John Coonan

12 noon Myles McDonagh (4th Anv)

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Howth/Sutton Lions Club is holding a special Church Gate collection in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny.  The collection will take place after all Masses next weekend (5th/6th March).  Your support for this very worthy cause will be much appreciated by the Hospice and by the Lions.

The Peninsula Society Annual Cake Sale will take place at St Fintan’s Parish Centre, Greenfield Road, Sutton to-day - Sunday 28th February from 10am to 1pm.  All proceeds will go to Cappagh Hospital Foundation.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 21st Feb. First Collection  €795   and the SHARE Collection  €515