After the first two weeks of Lent, we hear once again, this week words of great comfort. We also hear challenging words as well. It is by our fruit we are known as Christians. The Gospel today leaves us in no doubt that the purpose of a Christian’s life is to bear rich fruit in how we live our lives. That fruit must surely include how we care for the most needy and most vulnerable people in our communities and in our world.

NOVENA OF GRACE

This year’s Novena of Grace will begin 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.

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.

PARISH FUND

Thanks to all those who contribute to the PARISH FUND.

Your continued support is much appreciated.

A word of gratitude to all who contribute to the Church in any way.  Many thanks.

LENTEN MEDITATION and PRAYER

Join us this WEDNESDAY, 6^th MARCH at 11.00 a.m. 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 01 839 2001.

CATHOLICISM – WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE and WHY?

Catholicism is a groundbreaking Documentary Film Series which illustrates the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith.  With host Fr. Robert Barron of the Word on Fire ministries you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition.  Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries this highly-acclaimed 10 episode programme is an opportunity to deepen our faith in an enjoyable way.  Episode Three of the programme – “The Ineffable Mystery of God” will be shown this Friday March 8^th at 11am in Sutton Parish Centre.  After the screening we will have the opportunity to share and discuss some of the issues raised in each episode.  For more information contact either Fr. Liam Lacey or James Daly, Sutton Parish Office, 01 839 2001.

OUR DEAD

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

                                                                                    SUTTON PARK SCHOOL

FEIS CEOIL PREVIEW

David Tobin (Violin), Christopher Ellis (Cello) and JJ McNamara (Piano) Liam McManus (Guitar and Piano)

7.30 pm Friday 8^th March  Admission €10 includes refreshments.  fionnuala.howard@sps.ie Tel. 832 2940

FROM THE ISTHMUS TO THE ISLAND

Two hours of video nostalgia covering Howth History and Events in 1972

A wonderful evening of memories and nostalgia took place last Wednesday, (27^th Feb) when Scoil Mhuire hosted a Video Night.  Many thanks to all those who helped on the night especially Danny McLoughlin who converted the Video onto DVD and has produced copies for a Fund-Raising initiative. A big ‘Thank You’ also to Nicky McLoughlin, Lua Clarke, Helen Moore, Joan Lyons, Maureen Redmond, Alix Sheridan and Mr. John Chambers the School Principal.  The orders for DVD’s are now being processed and will be delivered as soon as possible.  Again, many thanks to all who helped to make it a most enjoyable and successful evening.

                             -      Kitty Roberts

Mindfulness Meditation continues tomorrow evening, Monday, 4^th March at

7.30 p.m. in St. Columbanus Hall

with Joe Clarke.