Cabra Lions Special Olympics Club is now open and looking for new members. Anyone living in Dublin 7 or surrounding areas is welcome - every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm in the Cabra Sports Centre. (cabralions@eircom.net)
Drug use in the home affects the whole family! Why not come along from 8pm to 10pm to The Snug Counselling Service, MACRO, 1 Green Street, for a cup of tea or coffee, and a space to discuss the issues that arise for families dealing with drug use in the home. (Phone Roisin on 8786231). The meetings take place on a fortnightly basis.
An opportunity to visit the Forgotten People in Psychiatric Accommodation in Dublin. Come to a Legion of Mary meeting in 28 Mountjoy Square on Monday nights at 8pm (phone 087 1335783).
Calling all women who are supporting a friend, partner or family member through a drug problem.
Why not come along from 12noon to 1pm any Wednesday to The Snug Counselling Service, MACRO, 1 Green Street, for a cup of tea or coffee, and a space to discuss the issues that are arising for you as you deal with their drug use.
Are you between 35 and 45?
Would you like to meet other Catholics of your age from parishes in the Dublin Diocese for social and spiritual events? The Fortysomethings invite you to a New Members Meetings in the Trinity Capita Hotel, Pearse Street, at 8:30pm on Friday 6th February. For more information or to receive our newsletter of regular events, ring Declan on 087 7608268, Bernadette on 085 776 7098 or email dublin40somethings@gmail.com.
St. Anthony's FC
has been suspended for the rest of the season due to lack of funding and support.
(5 March 2009)
Week Starting 4th September
Elements of Pilgrimage
Faith - Light a candle as a symbol of faith.
Penance - No complaining, but give thanks to God
Community - Reach out to those around you, especially the stranger.
Celebrate - Share your food, your joy, your love and your care.
What is the Lord suggesting you must change about yourself?
Ordination of Br. Sean Kelly
Catholic Underground Ireland November 2009
Catholic Underground Ireland May 2009
Mass for Students May 2009
Garda Band April 2009
Novena of Grace March 2009
Catholic Underground Ireland March 2009
John Michael Talbot October 2008
Mass for Students May 2008
Novena of Grace March 2008
Christmas in Church Street
Christmas in Halston Street
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Relics of St. Anthony
Parish Fun Day
Mission Alive!
Parish Directory
Age Action - Computer Courses for the over 55s
Prayer Volunteers Wanted: As Part of the celebration of the special 'Year For Priests' volunteers are required to 'become a priest/seminarian prayer friend'. If you are willing to accept the first name of a priest ministering in our diocese or the name of a Dublin Seminarian and are willing to pray for that priest/seminarian each day during the 'Year for Priests' please send your name/address to vocations@dublindiocese.ie
Croi na Tire Irish Hospital Volunteers
Volunteer opportunity available at St. James Hospital, Dublin
Please donate a few hours to talk with and listen to patients as well as reading and playing cards etc. with them. This is part of a pilot programme to introduce volunteers at Public Hospitals and Elderly Care Units countrywide. Volunteering can make a positive difference in your own life and in the lives of others. If you would like to become involved please contact 1850 211 630 or visit www.irishhospitalvolunteers.org
Time to go back? - pilgrimages to Lough Derg from April to September:
H1N1 SWINE FLU ADVICE
There have now been a significant number of confirmed cases of swine flu in Ireland and in June the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global flu pandemic. The Diocese is monitoring latest advice from the HSE and will provide any updated information on the Diocesan website www.dublindiocese.ie. The number of cases seems to be increasing and it is therefore important to take preventative steps to reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette are key measures everyone should use at all times to prevent the transmission of respiratory infections. If you develop influenza-like symptoms you should: Stay at home to avoid spreading infection to others and remain off work for at least 7 days or until the symptoms have subsided. Contact your GP/ Family doctor by phone to explain the situation or phone the HSE Information Line 1850 241 850 (8am -8pm Mon -Sat) or call the HSE Flu Information Line (recorded information ) Free Phone 1800 94 11 00.
SENIOR HELP LINE
Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland.
The lines are open each day from 10am to 4pm, each evening from 7pm to 10pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
An independent evaluation in 2004 found that Senior Help Line is making a valuable contribution to the health and well-being of both callers and volunteers.
Senior Help Line 1850 440 444
for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland
HALSTON STREET CHURCH UPDATE
The work started in Halston Street as planned on 17 August 2009. As outlined last week, the work will concentrate on
* repair the roof timbers damaged by the wet rot
* re-lead the valleys of the roof
* strip and recover the existing pitched roof over the main corridor into the church
* restore the damaged plasterwork over the gallery
A slide show of the work is available on our parish website. Since the last weekend, many of you have asked how you can help. At the moment we need help raising the funds to cover the cost of repairs and restoration. You can
* make a once off donation directly one of the priests of the parish
* make a regular donation by completing a 'bank standing order form'
* make a commitment to give a little more in your Planned Giving Envelope
You can make a donation towards the Restoration Fund
* Cheques/postal orders payable to "Restoration Fund"
C/O Fr. Bryan Shortall OFM Cap PP, Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7
* Lodge directly to Bank of Ireland
Account name "Restoration Fund" Account number 32609742; Sort Code 90-00-92
Charity Number is CHY 7424
Secular Franciscan Order
President: Tony Malone
Vice President: None
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Pádraig Ó Cuill OFM Cap
Secretary: Mairead O'Rourke
Treasurer: Phil Brady
Formation: Irene Quinn
Council Members: Richard Bermingham, Michael Grey, Tommy Ward, Lawrence O'Leary & Breda Murphy
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Regular and ongoing expenditure
Heating & Lighting, Altar & Shrine Supplies, Insurance; etc.
Capital expenditure
Maintenance & Repairs (e.g. conservation, repair of wet/dry rot)
Total paid out
Total received in the planned giving envelopes
Since the end of the 2009 accounting year, a further €161,514.92 has been paid out for the building and repair work in Halston Street. Added to this, the cost of supplies necessary for the running of the parish continued to increase during 2009. Thankfully your continued support through the weekly envelope collection helped offset these expenses leaving some money to help cover the capital expenditure and the cost of the maintenance of the church building.
Further funds were received through bequests and donations paid directly to the parish account. These covered many of the outstanding expenses for 2009.
Mater Dei Institute of Education: details of the Spring Theology lectures now available on their website.
http://www.materdei.ie/
Young Christian Workers Time Out Retreat - September 2010
Soul Journey in Gardiner Street Church
Guided Prayer/Meditation with introduction in Gardiner Street Church
Mondays, 6pm-6.30pm In the Ignatian chapel - a quiet, candle-lit space to the right of the main altar at the top of the church. Five minutes or so of introduction followed by guidance for personal prayer and silence.
Legion of Mary launched a new design website www.legionofmary.ie
Please pray for
Kevin Nolan who died recently.
Saint Pio Prayer Group Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 19th September.
The coach leaves Church Street at 8am sharp.
Tickets cost €47 each
For further details and to make a booking please contact the Mission Office on 8731022 (working hours - Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm) or phone 087 294 2465
Triduum in Honour of Saint Pio
takes place in Church Street from Tuesday, 21st September 2010 to 23rd September 2010. The preacher for the Triduum is Fr. Angelus O'Neill OFM Cap.
