Recently Deceased. We pray for Willie Byrne, Patrick Corcoran and Beattie O’Shea who are recently deceased. We pray for Nell Carroll whose month’s mind occurs at this time.
Novena of Grace to St Francis Xavier which commenced on Wednesday 4th March takes place at our 10 morning Mass including our 10 Mass this Sunday.
Rehearsals for Emmanuel will be taking place in the church during the week. We also look forward to welcoming the boys and girls to their First Confession on Tuesday.
“Faithfest is an event which creates an opportunity for young people to have fun, make friends and explore faith, it’s a space where young people can be themselves. Faithfest is on Friday 13th March from 6:30 – 9:30pm in Holy Diocesan College, Clonliffe Rd, Drumcondra. The theme is Dream Big. Some of the workshops will include: Cage Soccer, Meditation, Self-Esteem and Music.
Don’t forget to bring along your consent form which can be downloaded below: www.evangelisation.ie or may be picked up from tables inside the church. Reminder to everyone coming to Faithfest – the entrance to Clonliffe is through the Mater Dei Carpark. The blue gates are closed.
We are inviting our young people from our parish to come along, they will need to bring the consent form mentioned above and €2.
Advice re. containing the Coronavirus based on HSE guidance
- Please do not attend if you are ill.
- The practice of shaking hands on greeting and departure at religious services/ gatherings is being suspended for both religious leaders/clergy and laity.
- Our holy water fonts are not to be used.
- Everyone administering Holy Communion should wash their hands or use alcohol based hand gel before beginning.
- Holy Communion will be administered into the hands only and NOT onto the tongue
- Only the celebrant should drink from the Chalice. No one else should drink from the Chalice – this includes other priests, ministers of the Eucharist and members of the congregation.
- Please wash hands regularly and use the gels provided throughout the church
We would kindly remind the small number of persons who are leaving clothes, religious objects, magazines etc. in the church or church porches to refrain from doing so. We have nowhere to store them nor do we have the facility to pass them on.
Tuesday 10th March at 8 pm
Lenten Reflection Led by Marie Dunne CHF. Marie will draw on scripture and music in this time of reflection as we yearn to be refreshed and nourished on our Lenten journey Time 8pm to 9pm Donation €5. Margaret Aylward Centre, Glasnevin
Wednesday 11th March at 7.30 pm
Why not attend one of the Wednesday night talks taking place in place in Margaret Aylward Centre, Glasnevin: First Talk is Wednesday 11th March: Rev. Gordon Linney (Author, Thinking Anew: Faith in a World of Change and Doubt)
Guided Reading Scripture in Our Lady of Dolours Glasnevin Parish Centre
Sr. Therese Fitzgerald on Tuesday 10th March: A closer look at the text of the Passover. It takes place in the front meeting room of Glasnevin parish centre at 10.45am approx. after 10 morning Mass. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Correction to last weeks bulletin regarding Crosscare volunteers for packing food.- it should have read Ballymun of course instead of Ballymena! Crosscare volunteers notice is repeated below
Commitment: Weekly : Pre Packing: Thursday 9am-12
Foodbank Day: Tuesday:9am-1pm. Location: Sports and Community Centre, Balbutchers Lane, Poppintree, Ballymun. Contact Orla 01 8360011 EXT 151 or email volunteer@crosscare.ie Note: This work may be physically demanding.
Our evening adoration service has been cancelled until March 15th. Our Monday afternoon adoration is also cancelled for the moment.