Parish Newsletter First Sunday of Advent 30th November 2014 Mark 13 :33–37
‘Be Alert’
neighbour, a lifelong struggle! Several churches, including Our Lady and St David, will display a Jesse tree which will be dressed each Sunday with symbols of Christ's human ancestry, to remind us that he was indeed fully human. Perhaps you would like to have one in your home and the symbols can be made by children. They are available on the internet!
Today begins the Season of Advent, the season of HOPE, and a new church year. As we begin our preparation for celebrating the birth of Christ we are warned to be alert to his coming into our lives and to the challenges his entry to our world brings.
As we light the candle on the advent wreath this Sunday may our hearts be filled with light and hope that Christ's PEACE will enter our hearts, homes, and communities this Christmas and remain with us throughout the new year.
Advent offers us a chance to reflect on the deeper meaning of Christmas. Like Mary we are invited to let God's will be done in our lives through centering our lives on Jesus and his commandments to love God and our
May our Advent be Hope filled and our Christmas be truly a Christ Mass of praise and thanksgiving for our many blessings throughout 2014.
Advent Nights for Young Adults aged 18-30years. As we journey through the Season of Advent take
some time out and join our ‘Advent Nights’ for three evenings of reflection and prayer and quiet music at
For more information contact Fr Liam Morgan at 045 879730 Fr Kevin Walsh
at 045 879730
Grace Keevans
at 045 879730.
The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane and continues on Friday 5th December Friday 12th December from 8pm—9pm nightly followed by Tea/Coffee. Hope you can join us!
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION
PRIEST ON DUTY: 085 708 8407 PARISH WEBSITE: www.naasparish.ie
CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND ST. DAVID Sat Vigil 6pm Sun 9am 11am and 6pm CHURCH OF THE IRISH M ARTYRS, BALLYCANE
NAAS AND SALLINS PARISH OFFICE Tel 879730 Fax 894287 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Naas email
naasparishoffice@gmail.com
Sallins email
sallinsparishoffice@gmail.com
SACRISTY OUR LADY AND ST DAVID:
Tel 856925
BALLYCANE OFFICE AND SACRISTY :
Tel 895629
Opening Hours:
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm
PARISH TEAM
Sat Vigil 7:30pm Sun 10:30am 12noon CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND THE GUARDIAN ANGELS, SALLINS Sat Vigil 6:30pm Sun 10am 12noon ST. PETER’S CHURCH, TWO MILE HOUSE SUN 11am
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND ST. DAVID Mon-Fri 7:30am 10am Sat 10am
FR. JOHN BRICKLEY
Parochial House
897703
FR. LIAM MORGAN
Curates House
949576
FR. KEVIN WALSH
Sallins
879730
FR. PJ M ADDEN
Two Mile House
876160
DN. FERGAL O’NEILL
Parish Office
879730
MS. M AIREAD D’ARCY
Pastoral Assistant 897134
CHURCH OF THE IRISH M ARTYRS, BALLYCANE Mon, Wed and Fri 7:30pm CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND THE GUARDIAN ANGELS, SALLINS Tues and FRI 10am ST. PETER’S CHURCH, TWO MILE HOUSE Friday 7pm
SAFEGUARDING CHILDRE CHILDREN N PARISH REPRESENTATIVES
Naas Caroline Quinn. Two Mile House: Anita Comer Julian Sallins: Ann Moran. They can be contacted through the Parish Office, Sallins Road, Naas. Phone 045 879730
FEASTS / MEMORIALS FOR COMING WEEK Wednesday 3rd: St Francis Xavier, priest Thursday 4th: St John Damascene, priest and doctor of the Church Saturday 6th: St Nicholas, bishop
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILLIATION OUR LADY AND ST DAVID Saturday after the 10am Mass
“THOSE WHO DIE IN GRACE GO BUT TO GOD AND GOD IS VERY NEAR” SALLINS: Raymond Greene, Osberstown Drive
May he rest in peace RECENT BAPTISMS Naas: Tegan Olivia Dolly, Caragh Road Amelia Lisa Carpenter and Caiden Lorcan Carpenter, Monread Court Penny Rose Melia, Gleann na Riogh Drive Aidan Martin O’Meara and Rian Edward O’Meara, Killashee View For those requesting the Sacrament of Baptism two weeks notice is required. For further details of Baptisms in Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House Parish website at www.naasparish.ie/sacraments/baptism/
NAAS PARISH NEWS PARISH MISSION STATEMENT - ‘The Catholic Parish of Naas, in Communion with Christ and with one another and guided by the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, endeavours to welcome, serve and nourish the whole community.’ Advent Station Collection is support of the Priests of the Parish will take place at all Masses this weekend 29th and 30th November.
First Friday 5th December: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church of Our Lady and St David, Sallins Road, after Mass until 4pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church of Our Lady and St David on Thursday after 10am Mass and Friday, 9.30am-10am and after 10am Mass.
Songs of Praise Concert presented by Ballycane Church Choir takes place at the Church of the Irish Martyrs to-day, Sunday 30th November from 6.30pm to 8pm. The evening will consist of Hymns of praise we love to sing at liturgies throughout the year. Admission is free.
Advent Audio Reflections begin today, Sunday 30th November and continue over the next three Sundays. The Parish communications committee have produced an audio reflection on the theme of Advent, that you can listen to or download from our Parish website www.naasparish.ie and click on the audio link provided.
Diocesan Reach Out Campaign: This year our Bishop, Denis Nulty is providing us with a simple way to enter into this Advent Season. He will be sending out a daily message over the duration of Advent and into the Christmas season. To receive them follow him @peacekandle on Twitter. The History of the Catholic Church; Fifth session of the series will be held on Monday coming 1st December in the main foyer of Ballycane Church at 8pm. The session will include scripture, prayer and time for questions/discussions. A cup of tea/ coffee will be served afterwards. All are welcome.
Advent Preparation for Christmas: You are invited to pray and study the Advent Sunday Readings each Tuesday, continuing on Tuesday coming 2nd December in the Parish Meeting Rooms, Sallins Rd, (behind Veritas shop) after 10am Mass. Sr Peggy will lead the sessions. All are most welcome. Naas Active Retirement Association members only meeting on Wednesday coming 3rd December at 2pm in Naas Community Centre. Marian Movement Cenacle movement meets every month in the Church of Our Lady and St David after the 10am Maas. Next meeting on Saturday coming, 6th December. All welcome.
An afternoon of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 7th December at 2.30pm in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane with Holy Hour, Rosary, Anointing of the Sick and concluding with Holy Mass. Conducted by Fr PJ Madden. Refreshments during break. St Joseph’s Young Priest Society. A Prayer Service for the safe return of Trevor Deeley and other missing people, will take place on Sunday 7th December in the Church of the Irish Martyrs at 7pm. All are welcome. Projector at Naas Parish Church: During recent renovations at Naas Parish Church a projector system was installed. We now hope to project the words of Hymns/Prayers at the Saturday 6pm, Sunday 9am and 11am Masses. If you attend any of these Masses and are comfortable with technology, would you be willing to be part of a team to operate the system? A simple understanding of a lap-top and remote control is all that is needed. Training will be given. If you are willing to help with this task please text your name to Trevor 087 195 3577 or Ber 087 235 2545. St Vincent de Paul Society Naas Annual collection will take place at all Masses on Saturday/Sunday
coming, 6th/7th December. Donations can also be sent to St Vincent de Paul P.O. Box 1, Naas. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support. St Vincent de Paul helpline phone number 045 897306 Concern Christmas Street Collection; Due to unforeseen circumstances the annual collection scheduled for this weekend 29th/30th November has been cancelled. It is hoped that an alternative Fundraiser will be organised in the New Year. SALLINS PARISH NEWS Advent Dues in support of the Priests of the Parish takes place this weekend, 29th/30th November. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday coming, 25th November, from 10.30am -11am. Defibrillator Training: If there are parishioners who would be interested in training on how to use a Defibrillator we would be delighted to hear from you. Please give your name to Fr. Kevin of any member of the Pastoral Council. Confessions available in Sallins Church every Thursday afternoon from 2pm-4pm. Sallins St. Vincent De Paul: Aldi are delighted to announce ‘St. Vincent de Paul’ as their nominated charity of the year. Gifts / donations can be dropped to the Aldi Store, Monread Road, until Friday 5th December. This store will be supporting the Guardian Angels Conference Sallins. Supervalu Sallins are also allowing the Conference to hold a local toy appeal. Toys can be left in to Supervalu up to and including Friday 10th December. We thank you for your continued support. The conference can be contacted on sallinsvdp@eircom.net or call the helpline on 085 7052294. Thank You to all who collected for and contributed to the recent Church Gate collection which raised €249.60 for the Irish Wheelchair Association. GENERAL NOTICES Parish Finances Sallins: Baskets: €760 Envelopes: €475 Naas: Offertory: €3,548 Development Fund: €3,916 Two Mile House: €732 Sports Lottery Results Naas 20/11 (3-4-16-22) No Winner Jackpot 2,050 Sallins 17/11 (12-21-25) No Winner Jackpot 2,950 Naas United FC 17/11 (6- 8-21-25) No Winner; 3,000 Splotto: Ballycane Celtic: No Results.
Naas Parish Weekly Lotto Draw OUR SECOND YEAR COMMENCES ON WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER – HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET??
Tickets can be purchased from a Promoter or from the Parish Offices on the Sallins Road or Ballycane. They are also available in the following local shops: Menswear, Londis, Nolans Butchers, Barker & Jones, Stationery Store, Veritas, The Soda Bread Shop, Gouldings Hardware, Swans on the Green and Supervalu. There are three ways to pay for your ticket: Tickets cost €2 each. You can also join by completing a Standing Order Form for €8 per month, or a Yearly Subscription of €90. We still require people to sell tickets for us, so if you think you can help, please call into the Parish Offices Sallins Road or Ballycane or ring 086 1635994. The Lotto office in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane will be open week commencing 1st December as follows: Monday 1st December from 7pm to 8pm Tuesday 2nd from 7pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 3rd from 5pm. Draw will take place at 7pm on Wednesdays. Tickets can also be dropped to the Parish Offices on the Sallins Road or Ballycane office anytime. If you would like to join the Parish Lotto Draw or renew your Annual Subscription please complete your details below and return it to any of the Priests; The Parish Office, Sallins Road or Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane .
Name:_________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ Contact Number:_______________________
Mobile: _________________
Email:________________________________ Please choose four numbers between 1 and 28 Inclusive and write them in the boxes below . Your chosen numbers will be included in all weekly draws for one year.
Results Results:: 3,000 that’s the Jackpot in Naas Parish Lotto on Wednesday coming, 3rd December. Have you got your ticket? There was No Winner of the Jackpot on Wednesday last, 26th November. Numbers drawn were: 2 2--25 25--8-6. To celebrate the Parish Lotto 1st Birthday special draw, there were 12 Lucky Dip prizes, 6 of 100 and 6 of 50. See website for details of winners. .
Our Lady and St David’s Church, Naas Restoration Fund Concert Christmas with Celine Byrne & Guests Featuring: Celine Byrne - Soprano, Norah King - Mezzo Soprano, Ailbhe McDonagh - Cello, Lynda O’Connor - Violin, Dearbhla Brosnan - Piano, Nás na Rí Singers, Aine Mulvey, Musical Director and Annalisa Monticelli - Accompanist. on Saturday, 20th December 2014 at 8pm in Our Lady and St David’s Church, Sallins Road, Naas Tickets 15 from Parish Office's Sallins Road and Ballycane; Barker and Jones; Veritas.