Clontarf Three Parish Newsletter

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11th/12th 2017 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CLONTARF

Quote from Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment, Laudato Si

‘On many concrete questons, the Church has no reason to Deepest Sympathy ofer a defnitve opinion; she knows that honest debate must We extend our deepest be encouraged among experts, sympathies to the families while respectng divergent and friends of those who views.’ (Par. 61). were buried from our parish church during the months of December and January: Ecumenical Bible Study Group Francis Culhane, Colete The next meetng of this Jennings, Mary Smyth, Parish Pastoral Council group will take place on Philomena Forde, Maureen nd The next meetng of Wednesday, 22 February in White, Michael Murran, Joan the Parish Pastoral the Church of Ireland Parish Dufey, Christy Belton, Council is on Tuesday, Centre, Seafeld Road. at 7.30 Margaret McGinnity, Mary st pm. We will be contnuing 21 February at 7.30 our exploraton of Paul’s O’Sullivan and Maureen pm in the presbytery, leter to the Romans. O’Callaghan. 187 Clontarf Road. If there are any issues you would like raised Parish Holy Hour at the meetng, The next parish Holy Hour in Saint John’s Church please menton them will take place next Sunday, 19th February, at to any member of the 7.30 pm. We will be refectng on two passages PPC. in the gospel of Mathew which is the gospel from which the Sunday gospel readings are taken in this Liturgical Year.

Parish Office: 833 4606 Email: [email protected] Parish Centre: 805 3333 Fr Martin Hogan: 833 8575 Fr John Callanan S.J: 087 1352114 Website: www.stjohnsclontarf.ie Parish Pastoral Worker (Deirdre) 087 6942844 Bethany Bereavement Support: 087 6445309

A Lenten Programme A programme entitled, Ignatius of Loyola for today. Following Jesus day by day, will be offered in the Parish Centre, Saint John the Baptist Church, Clontarf Road, for the five Thursdays of March, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7.30 to 8.45 pm. The director of the programme is Fr Donal Neary S.J. Fr Donal will begin with the topic of ‘The life of Saint Ignatius and its relevance for our faith today’. The second evening will be on the theme of ‘Finding God in all things’ and will be given by Siobhan Murphy. The third evening will be given by Fr Peter McVerry SJ on the topic of ‘Faith that does Justice’, the fourth evening will be on ‘Ignatian Decision Making’ by Fr. Donal Neary S.J. and the final evening will be given by Noreen Mackey on ‘Gratitude and the Examen Prayer’. The cost is by voluntary donation. The programme is open to all parishioners from the three Clontarf parishes.

The next meetng of the parish book club is on Thursday, 23rd February in 187 Clontarf Road, at 7.30 pm. We are reading for this coming meetng, When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages by Joh M. Sweeney. We would welcome more members. The book is available for €15 in Veritas. Youth Group Go Ice-Skating!

Baptisms

We welcome into the Christian Mass Intentions community the children who were baptized in our church during the months of December and January: Sunday Naoise O’Maonaigh, Franklin Mohan, 6.00 pm: Hugh O’Rourke (Anniv) Maebh McGettrick, Hugo Tobin, Erin Norton, Reilly Harrison and Alastair 10.00 am: T.A. Doyle (ANniv) Sheehan. 11.15 am: Caragh Finegan (Anniv) 12.30 pm: Patricia Mirolo (Anniv) We also remember Clontarf Historical Society. Mary O’Sullivan, Jimmy Smyth Talk on “1916 What Happened Next – Weekdays Compensation Claims” by Cathy Scuffil Jackie Thornton, Abigail Maher, Et on Monday 13th February at 8.l5pm in O’Brien, Peg Molloy, Margaret and Patrick Resource Center, St.Johns Church, O’Sullivan, Mary Mulcahy, Ann Carey. Clontarf Road. Visitors welcome €5 ST. GABRIEL’S NOTES 12th February 2017

Message from Pope Francis for the 25th World Day of the Sick 2017 Pope Francis entitled his message for the 2017 celebration of the World Day of the Sick “Amazement at what God has accomplished: ‘The Almighty has done great things for me…’ (Lk 1:49)”. He said the commemoration “gives the Church renewed spiritual energy for carrying out ever more fully that fundamental part of her mission which includes serving the poor, the infirm, the suffering, the outcast, and the marginalised.” The Pope also expressed his “closeness to all of you, our suffering brothers and sisters, and to your families, as well as my appreciation for all those in different roles of service and in healthcare institutions throughout the world who work with professionalism, responsibility, and dedication for your care, treatment and daily well-being.” Mary’s apparition at Lourdes to Bernadette, he said, reminds us “that every person is, and always remains, a human being, and is to be treated as such. The sick and the those who are disabled, even severely, have their own inalienable dignity and mission in life.” In his message, the Holy Father said God’s solicitude for “the world of suffering and sickness” is revealed in Jesus. “The solidarity shown by Christ, the Son of God born of Mary, is the expression of God’s merciful omnipotence, which is made manifest in our life – above all when that life is frail, pain-filled, humbled, marginalised, and suffering – and fills it with the power of hope that can sustain us and enable us to get up again.” He said the celebration of the World Day of the Sick should provide “new incentive to work for the growth of a culture of respect for life, health and the environment” and “inspire renewed efforts to defend the integrity and dignity of persons, not least through a correct approach to bioethical issues, the protection of the vulnerable and the protection of the environment.” He concluded the message with a short prayer to Our Lady: Mary, our Mother, in Christ you welcome each of us as a son or daughter. Sustain the trusting expectation of our hearts, succour us in our infirmities and sufferings, and guide us to Christ, your Son and our brother. Help us to entrust ourselves to the Father who accomplishes great things.

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The past matters not. Let that go. It belongs to the past. You belong to now. Many thanks to Lisa McGuirk for this great It doesn’t matter what you have been, the photo of a bright sunrise on the back of our wrong you have done, the mistakes you Church, taken from Dollymount Park. have made, the people you may have hurt. You are forgiven. You are accepted. You are OK! You are loved in spite of everything, so love yourself and nourish the seeds within you. Important Dates for Celebrate YOU—Begin now—start anew. your Diary Give yourself a new birth today. You are you and that is all you need to be. You deserve this new life, it is given freely as Fr. Peter McVerry, S.J. a gift that is the miracle called God, who will give a lecture in Manresa loves you. So celebrate the miracle, - On Thursday 9th March at 7.30pm and celebrate YOU! “The Scandal of Homelessness: How can we respond as a Christian Community?” All Welcome Three Parish Cluster Group ______

The next meeting of the Cluster Group from Novena of Grace our three parishes will be on 4th—12th March Monday 27th Feb. at 7.30pm in St. Gabriel’s We are delighted that The Cluster Group looks at how our three Fr. Dermot Mansfield S.J. Churches, St. Anthony’s, St. Gabriel’s and St. has agreed to come back again John’s, can work best together to serve the for the Novena people of our three Churches. ______

Lent starts on 1st March Masses on Ash Wednesday 10am & 6.30pm

The Confidential phone Ashes will be distributed at both number for assistance from Masses. the Society of St. Vincent de Easter Sunday is on the 16th April Paul is 087 2733961 SAINT ANTHONY’S PARISH

Sunday 12th Feb –Sat 18th Feb 10.00am Tess & Martin Moroney Anniv 11.30 am Colette O’Reilly Anniv Patricv ia O’Halloran Months Miind

Mon 7.45am John Grogan Rec Decd 10.00am Decd & Living members of Siulinn We welcome into our Christian Community Walking Club Elliot Bartholemew Hehir Seafield Ave Tues 7.45am John Grogan Rec Decd Judith Mary McIlvenna Castle Grove 10.00am Joe Mooney Rec Decd Tom Michael Braadley Kincora Drive Weds 7.45am Maureen McKeon Anniv Jonathan Pater O’Reilly Howth Road 10.00am Pat O’Halloran Rec Decd Rachel Mary Grimes Howth Road Thurs 7.45am Charles & Christine Stefanazzi Ann Congratulations to Parents 10.00 am Meta Joyce Anniv Godparents, Grandparents, Fri. 7.45am Donor’s Intentions Families and friends 10.00am Intentions of Kilkenny Family

Sat.10.00am Kathleen McDermott Rec Decd 7.00pm Marie McClean Months Mind Noel Baker Anniv

Change of Mass Times After extensive consultation and discussion with parishioners, it has been decided, as a Pilot Scheme, to switch the Family Mass from 10.00am on Sunday to 5.30pm on Saturday, This will come into effect from Saturday 4th March, the beginning of Lent. This will replace the 7pm Saturday Mass. Parents with children have requested this change. It was discussed at the Parish Pastoral Council who agreed unanimously with the decision. We carried out a survey some weeks ago of parishioners who attend Mass with the following result. 342 Questionnaire were completed 222 were in favour, 67were against , 53 didn't mind either way The overall majority were in favour of changing the Family Mass from 10am on Sunday to 5.30pm on Saturday. Some elderly people were in favour of the earlier time due to winter weather It will not please everybody. You may have noticed that numbers at the Saturday 7pm Mass are dropping and the Family Mass on Sundays clashes with other family activities. So let's try it. We don't like change but sometimes it is necessary From Weekend 4/5 March Masses will be at Sat 5.30pm Sunday 10 & 11.30 am

PARISH DETAILS: Parish Office Monday—Friday 9.30am –12.30pm: Tel 01 8333459 E-mail [email protected] Fr. Larry White PP 086 4143888 Pastoral Worker: Deirdre McDermott 087 6942844 PARISH VOLUNTEERS PARTY Day of Consecrated Life The Diocesan Annual Service for At this time of year we need something to lift our spirits. That Consecrated Life took place in St Antho- is why we had our “Christmas parish Volunteers Party on 9th ny’s Church on Thursday 2nd February. It February. was a beautiful, simple and reflective Ser- It is a way of celebrating our Parish Community and vice. Archbishop Martin quoting Pope Fran- acknowledging the commitment and involvement by so many cis, emphasised the importance of Religious Life in our modern age as a counter culture parishioners in the life of the Parish. We are a Faith Commu- to our consumer and materialistic world nity and by working together in what ever capacity, we are and that our young people need encourage- serving the wider community, and supporting each in our ment and example to find the true meaning faith and spreading the gospel. That is worth acknowledging of their lives. and celebrating. Refreshments were served in the old church On the night we had a lovely and a “drop” of wine. There was afterwards. Thanks to our hospitality Group for all their a warm and friendly atmosphere. The age profile could be work described as “Mature” but not lacking in energy, enjoyment and conversation. There were a few absent friends whom we missed, but who are now sharing in the eternal banquet of the Lord. APOSTOLIC WORK IN ST. ANTHONY’S At a time when there is so much negativity in the Church and Members sew in the Sacristy every Thursday world, it is good to remember the energy, life and afternoon from 2-4pm Apostolic work is a lay enthusiasm that is in our Parish Community . voluntary organisation of members dedicated to So thanks to one and all for your presence and contribution to providing prayerful support and material and- our Parish over the past year. Lets make more people feel financial assistance in aid of the foreign missions. welcome and that they belong. God Bless Fr Larry It is worth noting that Apostolic Work is unique in the sense that our members make with their MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE own hands the vast bulk of the practical require- St Anthony’s House has been providing a Meals on Wheels ments requested by Missionary Priests and Nuns. Service since 1987 The catchment area for this service is Our fundraising activities provide the means Clontarf, the meal is delivered between 11.30am and 12 on whereby we can provide the Mass Box with a daily basis Monday to Friday. Meals requested for the alLthe items a priest requires for celebrating Mass weekend will be delivered on a Friday The meal consists in the Third World Contact Mary O’Reilly of a Main Course and a dessert and special dietary 01 8338555/086 8891236 or come along to requirements can be facilitated Cost of meal is €4 per day the Sacristy on Thursdays . Contact St Anthony’s House Tel 01 8335300

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