Sunday 5th April 2015

Easter Sunday  (14/15)

ECUMENICAL SUNRISE SERVICE

The EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE CELEBRATION will take place at Howth Summit on Easter Sunday morning (5th April).  Assembly in car park at 6.40am.  This is jointly organised by all the Christian denominations of Howth, Sutton and Baldoyle parishes.  Immediately after the service, there will be a simple breakfast in the Parish Hall, Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Baldoyle.  All welcome.

THE PRIESTS OF THE PARISH WISH YOU THE PEACE, JOY AND HOPE OF EASTER DAY.  THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR KINDNESS

Easter Monday: Mass at 11.00am followed by Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers.  Tuesday to Friday inclusive: Mass at 8.00am and 10.00am as usual.

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.

TRÓCAIRE LENTEN CAMPAIGN BOXES

Grateful thanks to all who took part in the Trócaire Lenten Campaign.  Please return your Trócaire boxes to the Sacristy.

Mindfulness Meditation will not take place tomorrow evening as it is a Bank Holiday.  Meditation will resume in St. Columbanus Hall Monday 13th April at 7.30 p.m. with Joe Clarke.  All are welcome.

Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke will resume in the Parish Hall (St. Columbanus) on Tuesday 14th April from 11.00am to 12 noon.  (No meditation on Tuesday 7th April).

Our sincere thanks to all who contributed to the cost of the flowers for the decoration of the Altar for Easter.  Our grateful thanks also to the ladies who decorated the Altar.  Many thanks to all who assisted with the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies.

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.  

OUR DEAD

Please remember in your prayers, JEAN DOHERTY, who died during the week.  Funeral Mass on Monday 6th April at 11.00am.  We offer our sympathy to her sons Chris and Matthew and all the family.  May she rest in peace

Scripture Readings – Easter Week

Monday 6th Apr

Acts 2:14, 22-33. Ps 15:1-2, 5, 7-11, R/v1. Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday 7th Apr

Acts 2:36-41. Ps 32:4-5,18-20,22, R/v5. Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday 8th Apr

Acts 3:1-10. Ps 104:1-4, 6-9, R/v3. Lk 24:13-35

Thursday 9th Apr

Acts 3:11-26. Ps 8:2,5-9, R/v2. Lk 24:35-48

Friday 10th Apr

Acts 4:1-12. Ps 117:1-2,4,22-27, R v22. Jn 21:1-14

Saturday 11th Apr

Acts 4:13-21. Ps 117:1, 14-21, R v21. Mk 16:9-15

Sunday 12th Apr

Acts 4:32-55. Ps 117:2-4, 13-15,22-24, R/v1. 1 Jn 5:1-6.  Jn 20:19-31

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.

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CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Christian Meditation will not take place on Thurs. 9th April.  Meditation resumes on Thursday 16th April in the Parish Hall at 8.00pm.  All are welcome.  For more information contact Matt McDonagh Tel. 806 3406

SAINT PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP

Mass 7.30pm, preceded by Rosary 7.15pm, Monday 13th April, St’s. Peter and Paul Church, Baldoyle.

ADVOCATE COLLECTION

The Sunshine Fund of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to thank the parishioners of Howth for their generous support for their recent collection.  €1,302 was collected and will be used to provide much needed holidays for deserving children.

CEMETERY MASS St. FINTAN’S, SUTTON

The Blessing of the Graves and Mass will take place in Saint Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton, on Sunday 14th June at 3.00 p.m.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 29th March – First Collection  €885 and the SHARE collection   - €585

MASS INTENTIONS  5th – 12th Apr

Sunday 5th April

10.30am Harry & Ann Gaynor, and Tom Gaynor

12 noon Esther Finnerty

Mon 6th Apr

11.00am Funeral Mass - Jean Doherty

Tue 7th Apr

8.00am David Bolger -  (4th Anv)

10.00am Eamon O’Halloran

Weds 8th Apr

8.00am Eddie Lowe

Sat 11th Apr

10.00am Leslie O’Laoi -  (6th Anv)

Sunday 12th April

(Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 11th April)  Brigid & Harry Howard and Nicky Morton

10.30am Catherine, Ann & Ada Caulfield

12 noon Maureen Galligan (9th Anv)

THANKS FROM THE HOSPICE AUCTION COMMITTEE

The St. Francis Hospice Auction Committee in Howth would like to thank sincerely the local businesses and all those who contributed towards and supported their recent fundraising auction on Sunday 8th March in the Abbey Tavern.  The auction raised €12,905.  A special “Thank you” also to the Volunteers who helped on the day.  Well done everyone!

Church Readers

The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses

7th – 10th Apr

Tuesday J. Morton

Wednesday S. Lee

Thursday B. Milton

Friday K. Nolan

The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 7th – 11th Apr.

Tuesday J. Comiskey

Wednesday J. Stewart

Thursday M. Connaughton

Friday J. Clarke

Saturday J. Towers

WEEKEND MASSES 11th / 12th April

Saturday 7.00pm B. Farrell

Sunday 8.30am D. O’Cathasaigh/A.Burke

Sunday 10.30am K. Burke

Sunday 12noon The Galligan Family

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

CLONTARF AND HOWTH SUTTON LIONS CLUB

present in concert The Garda Band and Dublin Gospel Choir and Clontarf Golf Club Male Voice Choir in support of Lions charitable work and primarily to support Aoibhneas Women and Children's Refuge and St. Paul's Special School for Autistic Children on Tuesday 14th April at 8.00pm in Clontarf Castle.  Admission €15. For tickets contact 087-275 1333 or email: howthsuttonlions@gmail.com