Sunday 13th March 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent (11/16)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CANCELLED
Eucharistic Adoration will not take place today, but will resume as normal for the Sundays of Lent next Sunday. This is due to the concert taking place in the Church today. “Have a Holy Hour every week. Start praying. Pray for guidance and trust in God." Saint John Vianney
FAMILY CONCERT - MUSIC MAKES MAGIC
Howth’s Primary School, Scoil Mhuire will host a concert in the church today, 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.
REMEMBERING THE 1916 RISING
On Tuesday 15th March, an invitation has been extended to all parishioners to visit the local Primary School, Scoil Mhuire at 10am for a Flag Raising Ceremony. To commemorate the 1916 events, there will be an exhibition of work created by the pupils in the School Hall. Tea/Coffee will be served – all welcome.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASSES
Mass Times will be : Weds 16th March Vigil Mass 7.00pm. Thursday 17th March - 8.30am, 10.30a.m. and 12 noon.
Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations at the 10.30am Family Mass
Next Sunday, 20th March, is Palm Sunday and it marks the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday we recall Christ’s triumphant procession into Jerusalem. At the Family Mass on Sunday we will invite all the children to take part in our own procession and to watch the palms being blessed. The full Passion will not be read at this Mass. The children are invited to the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 12 noon to hear the story of the Passion read and acted by the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire. On Easter Sunday we invite all families to our special celebration of Easter in colour and song. There will be a gift for each child to remind them of the hope and joy which Easter brings.
SAINT VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY
The local Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly collection to-day – after all the Masses.
GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS 25th March 2016 at 8.00pm
In preparation for the annual celebration of the Stations of the Cross, Rehearsals are taking place in the church on Tuesday evenings, 6.50pm to 8pm. The Stations will follow the usual format - costume, music and mime. Please consider taking part in this event, which is always a most rewarding experience. New participants are very welcome – next rehearsal Tuesday 15th March in the church at 6.50pm.
..... AND PATRICK CAME TO HOWTH!
This is a creative performance, presented by Baily Productions, and takes the form of a 60 minute fusion of drama, music, song and dance, with snippets of the Irish language, woven together to create an entertaining show! This production takes liberty with the facts while crisscrossing historic timelines to take the audience on an imaginative journey to the past and towards the future. Venue: Howth Yacht Club. Dates: March 18th and 19th at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets €5. Children with adult free.
Further details from 086-8385495 / 087-8255030.
Scripture Readings for the Fifth Week of Lent
Monday 14th March
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30,33-62. Ps 22: R/v4. Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday 15th March
Num 21:4-9. Ps 101:2-3,16-21, R/v2. Jn 8:21-30.
Wednesday 16th March
Dn 3:14-20,24-25,28. Ps Dn 3:52-56, R/v52. Jn 8:31-42
Thursday 17th March
Saint Patrick Patron of Ireland
Am 7:12-15. Ps 138:1-3,7-10,13-14, R/v9-10. 1 Th2:2-8. Lk 5: 1-11
Gn 17:3-9. Ps 104:4-9,R/v8. Jn 8:51-59
Friday 18th March
Jer 20:10-13. Ps 17:2-7, R/ cf v7. Jn 10:31-42
Saturday 19th March
St Joseph
2 Sm 7:4-5, 12-14, 16. Ps 88:2-5,27,29, R/ v37. Rm 4:13,16-18,22. Mt 1:16,18-21,24
Sunday 20th March
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Lk 19:28-40. Is 50:4-7. Ps 21:8-9,17-20, 23-24, R/ v2. Phil 2:6-11. Lk 22: 14-23:56
ADVOCATE COLLECTION
The Sunshine Fund of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is holding its Annual Collection next weekend – (19th and 20th March) after all the Masses. Please be as generous as you can – all funds raised will be used to provide much needed holidays for deserving children. The Sunshine Fund is a special works conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Mindfulness Meditation with Joe Clarke
Meditation continues in St. Columbanus Hall tomorrow evening, Monday 14th March at 7.30pm. Meditation will also take place on Tuesday morning 15th March from 11.00am in St. Columbanus Hall. No booking required – all are welcome.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Howth Parish Bible Study Group continues on Friday 18th March in St. Columbanus Hall at 10.45am. All are welcome.
HOWTH PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 15th March in Stella Maris Convent.
EVENING OF POETRY AND MUSIC
Friday 1st April at 7.30pm in St Columbanus Hall. Featuring Poets Paddy Glavin, Sue Brown, Jennifer Brady, Michael Connaughton, Paul Wickham, Mairghread Woods, Christina Molloy, Eddie Phillips, Johnny Morton. Refreshments available, free admission. Donation gratefully accepted for costs.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Many thanks from the members of the Howth/Sutton Lions Club to the Parishioners of Howth. €1,360 was raised last week-end at their Church Gate collection in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Your support is very much appreciated.
Church Readers – Weekday Masses
The following are listed to read at 8.00am Masses
14th – 18th March
Monday J. Morton
Tuesday K. Burke
Wednesday B. Milton
Friday K. Nolan
The following are listed to read at 10.00am Masses 14th – 19th March
Monday T. Boyle
Tuesday J. Comiskey
Wednesday J. Stewart
Friday J. Clarke
Saturday J. Towers
St. Patrick’s Day Thurs. 17th March
7.00pm Weds 16th March A. O’Halloran
8.30am D. O Cathasaigh & B. Milton
10.30am M. Connaughton
12 noon M. Farrell
WEEKEND MASSES Sat/Sun 19 & 20 March
Saturday 7.00pm B. Farrell
Sunday 8.30am D. O Cathasaigh & U. Kane
Sunday 10.30am Family Mass Reader
Sunday 12noon J Clarke
PARISH FUNERAL TEAM
Four parishioners have been preparing to serve as members of a Parish Funeral Team assisting families at a time of bereavement. They will be commissioned during the midday Mass on April 3rd next. Any other parishioner who feels they might be suited and willing to join in this ministry can speak with Fr Gerry Tanham or enquire at the Parish Office.
MASS INTENTIONS 13th – 20th March
Sunday 13th March
Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 12th March) Ray Harford
10.30am Tom Gaynor (12th Anv)
12 noon Nicholas Mulhall (40th Anv)
Tues 15th March
10.00am Mary McKenna (21st Anv)
Weds 16th March
10.00am Arthur Dixon (10th Anv)
Thurs 17th March
Vigil (7.00pm Weds 16th March) James & Sarah Masterson & Mary Fitzpatrick
10.30am Tony O’Sullivan (2nd Anv)
12 noon Gerry McLoughlin (15th Anv)
Sat 19th March
10.00am Peggy & Mary Fitzsimons
Sunday 20th March
Vigil (7.00pm Sat. 19th March) Brigid & Laurence Reid
10.30am Stephen Redmond (25th Anv) and Myles & Nora Joyce
12 noon Tommy Farrell (First Anv)
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 6th March First Collection €870 and the SHARE Collection €540
