Christmas Celebrations 2019

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A Christmas Blessing

Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, 

that we may share in the song of the angels, 

the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. 

Let your kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. 

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, 

and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, 

forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen. 

 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 2019

Confessions:

Penitential Service after Sunday Masses on 8th December.

Carol Service:

Friday 20th December - 7pm 

If you would like to remember someone at this celebration and over Christmas please bring along a
Red Poinsettia Plant with the person’s name on it and place it on the Altar before the ceremony.

CHRISTMASTIDE MASSES

Vigil Mass:   Christmas Eve:  'Mass for Christmas:  6pm and 9pm

Christmas Day: 8.30am; 10.30 and 12 noon

New Years Day: 1st January 2019 - 10am noon (Blessing and Anointing for New Year)

 Wishing you and your family a Blessed and Peaceful Christmas.
 
Child Protection Policy Update

The Archdiocese of Dublin, as a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, is committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/ guardians to do this. The Archdiocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and values and encourages the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All diocesan personnel (including clergy, religious, staff, and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health, and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse. Please click here for full details at Dublin Diocesan Website.

Every effort is made to try and ensure that children participating in all aspects of parish life are safe and welcome. I encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the material available to promote best practice in our parish and in our daily lives.
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Activities at the Parish Centre Autumn 2018

Activities at the Parish Centre 

SUNDAYS

COFFEE DOCK:  after 12 mass for Welcoming Weekend.

MONDAYS   

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESSED REDUCTION (MBSR) - 8-week course beginning 1st October 2018
7 pm to 9.30pm Places limited, for more information please contact Niamh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call 087-2531891 or visit contact page at www.mindfulwellbeing.ie.

TUESDAYS   

PARENT, Baby & Toddler Group— Finished until September

Meet every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon -
The Group Calendar generally runs alongside primary school calendar.

YOGA- 8.15pm Contact Jakki 086 0792469. - Returns Late September

St. Vincent de Paul meet at 7 pm.  

WEDNESDAYS   

YOGA  - 10.15 - 11.45 Contact Jakki 086 0792469. Returning Late September

THURSDAYS 

Baby Group (0-6 months) run by Jennifer, District Health Nurse. 11 am to 12.30 - Returning late September

Legion of Mary meet from 8 pm to 9.30pm

CECILIAN THEATRE ARTS  - every Thursday from 3.30 - 5pm—Extra classes added due to demand. 
• Award-Winning Drama, Dance, and Singing School for Boys and Girls age 4-18 years. 
• Strictly Limited Places
• 9 Week Term: 1½ hrs per class, (reasonably priced) 
• ENROL NOW, PAY LATER. Phone Jennifer 086 3185852  www.ceciliantheatrearts.ie        

TAI CHI:7 pm

FRIDAYS 

DOODLE TOTS Club: at 10.30 am to 11.30 am Contact Maria -  0879267087.

SMYG (Foroige Youth Group) 2 Age Groups meets every second Friday. Junior Group for 5th and 6th class and Senior Group Teenagers from 1st year to 6th year welcome. 

SATURDAYS 

CSM—Mini Music Academy - Special Needs— Contact Jilly 01 8261100.  

BAPTISMAL PROGRAMME - First Saturday of each month on Welcoming Weekend. Contact Fr Paul, Deacon Tim, or Mary Greene after masses over the weekend.
 
Want to explore more about your Faith?

Pathways:

An adult Faith Development Programme in Clonliffe College, Dublin 3. Pathways is a two-year one night a week course for adults who wish to explore their faith. For more information phone 01 8379253 www.evangelisation.ie or see poster at the back of the church.

Faith for Life:

Faith for Life is a course to help you discover more energising and empowering ways to live out your faith in the reality of today’s world through relationships in family, parish, workplace; and the events of daily life. It aims to help you become more open, confident, trusting and willing to work for change. For more information email www.evangelisation.ie / phone 01 8373732 Ext. 246.
 
Crosscare Services

Please see some of Crosscare Services and download their February newsletter here for more details:
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Parents don't lose the head!!

Don’t Lose the Head  is a workshop for parents run by Crosscare.

Crosscare is offering workshops for parents who would like to communicate effectively with their children  around drug & alcohol issues. 

It’s free of charge and all participants receive a free book on the subject.  

For more information about forthcoming workshops please visit www.drugs.ie or www.crosscare.ie.
 
Child Protection Policy Update

The Archdiocese of Dublin, as a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, is committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/ guardians to do this. The Archdiocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and values and encourages the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All diocesan personnel (including clergy, religious, staff, and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health, and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse. Please click here for full details at Dublin Diocesan Website.

Every effort is made to try and ensure that children participating in all aspects of parish life are safe and welcome. I encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the material available to promote best practice in our parish and in our daily lives.
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Becoming A Catholic?

BECOMING A CATHOLIC?:  Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about the Christian Faith and the Catholic Church.  If so please contact Fr. John after Mass or make enquiries to the Parish Office.

We will begin our preparation for Adults  wishing to be baptised or indeed make their 1st Communion or be Confirmed in the Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil next Easter.