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Volume 5 Issue 02 <26th Jan 2014> Fr. Melvyn Mullins Co-PP Parish Office 01- 473 3109 www.clogherroad.ie E: clogherroadparish@eircom.net
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St. Bernadette’s Church, Clogher Rd. Dublin 12
Notices and submissions for inclusion in the Newsletter should be left in the Parish Office no later than 10.30am Wednesday in week of publication. Envelopes marked “Parish Newsletter” should be left in the Parish Office.
T: Sacristy 01 453 5099 T: Parish Office/Centre: 01 473 3109 E: clogherroadparish@eircom.net www.clogherroad.ie
What’s Been & What’s Coming up … Tuesday last (21st Jan) the church throughout the world celebrated the feast of St. Agnes—patron of our sister parish in our Pastoral Area in Crumlin Village. We wish the staff and parishioners best wishes and blessings. Saturday (25th Jan) we marked the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul—often called the thirteenth apostle. He played an important part in the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church through his missionary journeys. It was as a result of these that today we have the many ‘letters’ of St. Paul. Wednesday 29th Jan @ 7.30 pm [Parish Centre] is the first night of our short course on the bible/scripture. Looking Ahead... How many times do we ask ‘Where is the time going?’ and here I am looking ahead into the future. This coming month of February has some dates worth noting for ‘your diary’. Saturday 1st February we celebrate St. Brigid’s Day—the secondary Patron Saint of Ireland. The 2nd February is the feast of The Presentation of The Lord & World Day for Consecrated Life. Monday 3rd February marks the feast of St. Blaise. Then on the 13th February we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at 11am with the boys & girls from 6th class, along with their families and school communities. As you will know by now the Archbishop will be with us for this very important celebration in the faith life of our parish. I look forward to seeing you joining us that morning to welcome the Archbishop and to celebrate with us. Slán Fr. Melvyn
Course on Scripture 4 Week Course Presented by Sean Goan
Marist Primary School Clogher Rd, Crumlin. Early Start Pre-School Enrolling Now!
Venue : Parish Centre Time: 7.30 - 8.30pm Commencing Wed 29th Jan Interested in taking part contact the Parish Office or just come along.
Application Forms available from the school office. Phone No. 01-454 1228
Failte Isteach Free English Classes If you are a migrant or would like to improve your fluency in English come to these classes. Tuesday Evening 7-9pm Wednesday morning 11am-1pm St. John Bosco Youth Centre, Davitt Rd, Drimnagh. Info: Claire 4095082/085-7663323 failteisteach@rpcp.ie
The Lighter Side
“I hope you didn’t take it personally, Fr. Jack”, an embarrassed woman said after mass, “when my husband walked out during your sermon”. I did find it rather disconcerting, he replied. Oh Father, it’s not a reflection on you, insisted the church goer, “Jim has been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child”.
Diabetes Ireland Charity Walk on the Camino De Santiago September 2014 Want to walk the way of St. James on the Camino this Sept? Why not do it while raising funds for Diabetes Ireland.
Baptism Information Minimum 3 weeks notice from return of Request Form to parish office also attendance at Preparation Meeting is required. Further information http://www.clogherroad.ie/Sacraments/bap.php Parish Office 4733109; E:clogherroadparish@eircom.net Parish Pastoral Council
If you have any ideas/suggestions about our parish you can contact the Chairperson. Please leave the details along with your name and contact info for the Chairperson in the sacristy or in the Parish Office.
Baptisms in January 2014 Welcome to the new members of our faith community:
To register your interest contact: Gary 01-842 8118 Email: gary.brady@diabetes.ie
Darcy Mary Harris
All Welcome. The Legion of Mary are looking for new members if you are interested please call Mary—087-941 3395
Support group for those coping with pain of loss of their life partner, through death, separation or divorce. The next programme will commence Wed 5th Feb, for seven Wednesday evenings @ 7.15pm in White Friars Community Centre, Aungier St.D2. Further info call 01 6790556 or email bedublin@gmail.com
Remembering Our Loved Ones January 2014 We extend our sympathy to those in our community who experienced the loss of a loved one recently: Edward McLoughlin Marie Bell, Lena Rice
Legion of Mary 60 Sundrive Road Fatima Prayer Meeting 1st Feb 2014 @ 3pm at above address.
B.E. Beginning Experience
Declan Enright (Chair); Stephen Graham (Vice-Chair); Cathy Graham (Secretary); Maureen Murphy; Anne Rooney; Sr. Ann & Anne McBride Bridget Campbell
Adult Faith Series on Pope Francis Gardiner St Church for the month of Feb every Tuesday @ 7.30pm. 4th Feb 11th Feb 18th Feb 25th Feb
Michael Paul Gallagher SJ on Pope Francis—a new tone. Breda O’Brien on Pope Francis: A new springtime for the Church? Donal Dorr SPS: Pope Francis -a social Vision. Gerard Gallagher: Pope Francis – a Model for youth ministry from street preacher to Apostolic fervour! All welcome.