When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a contact name and telephone number. All notices must be left in by Parish Of Haggardstown and Blackrock Wednesday evening at 6p.m. to be included in the bulletin Church of St. Fursey & Church of St. Oliver Plunkett The Beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey OFM Cap Parish Team (1870-1957): was celebrated on Sat 18th Nov 2017, in Detroit, St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown Fr. Padraig Keenan P.P. Parochial House, Chapel Rd, Haggardstown, Dundalk. Tel: (042 9321621) USA, celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect, The second phase of the remedial works to Fr. Brian White C.C. Parochial House, Main St, Blackrock, Co. Louth. Tel: (042 9322244) Congregation for the Causes of Saints. Fr. Solanus has a St. Fursey’s Church will conclude by the end of connection with the Archdiocese of Armagh. Rev Dermot Clarke Deacon. c/o Parochial House, Chapel Rd, Haggardstown, Dundalk. Nov at a cost of €144,250.85 funded by Parish Parish E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.hbp.ie Bernard Francis Casey was born in Wisconsin, USA, the sixth Funds and Grant. Extra work was undertaken to the Parish Pastoral Council of sixteen children of Bernard James Casey and Ellen The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council of Haggardstown and Blackrock is to be a faith group that aims to Elizabeth Murphy. His father originated from Castleblaney, Barge Cappings on the Church at a cost of promote the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ within our parish community. Recognising the diversity of our parish community, we while his mother was born in Camlough in the Parish of Lower €13,000.00. commit to do this by reaching out in an open and compassionate way. Killeavy, Co Armagh in this diocese. Upgrade of lighting (Internal and External) and The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council plan and vision is to focus its energies on the following areas: He took the name Solanus on entering the seminary and was insulation of attic space was completed at a cost of 1. Reaching Out, Community Building. 2. Faith Formation. 3. Liturgy. ordained a priest for the Capuchin Order in 1904. During his ministry he showed great faith, was much sought after as a €30,044.58. funded by Parish Funds and 50% Sunday Mass Times: Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith: will be celebrated at nearly 300 venues spiritual director and confessor, had greatcompassion for the funded by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. St.Oliver Plunkett’s, throughout Ireland today. It will take place within our Parish at 2.30p.m. in sick and poor, and started the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Work will be undertaken to upgrade the entrance to Blackrock: Blackrock village (Main St, sculpture by the sea). All are welcome. Detroit.It was fitting that the Beatification of Fr. Solanus was the Church and car park in the new year. Saturday Vigil: 6:30pm celebrated on the first ever World Day of the Poor, initiated by Sunday:10am & 12 noon The Liturgical Season: Today the Church’s Liturgical Year draws to a close with Pope Francis. the celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Blackrock Senior Citizens Christmas Party Cake Sale: St. Fursey’s, Haggardstown: Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat: Youth 2000 invites all th The New Liturgical Year begins with the Season of Advent on Sun 3rd Dec. In the Legion of Mary Hall, Sandy Lane Today Sun 26 Sunday:9am & 11am young adults between ages of 16-35 to a Catholic weekend Nov 2017 from 10.30a.m to 1p.m. Any baking donations Weekday Masses: Sacrament of First Penance and Holy Communion: th th retreat taking place from 8 -10 Dec 2017 at Newbridge would be very much appreciated. Please come along and St.Oliver Plunkett, Blackrock : Do this in Memory Mass. College, Co Kildare. This will be an exciting weekend Mon-Sat:10am St. Francis N.S. Today Sun 26th Nov.10a.m. attracting over 600 young people from all over the country. support the cake sale. There will be tea, refreshments and a raffle on the day. Tel Mary 0876789146 or Amy St. Fursey’s, Haggardstown: Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: on Mon 27th Nov. Medals will be What to expect? Good fun, excellent speakers, inspiring talks Mon-Sat:9am and workshops, prayer, fantastic live music, group activities, 0862268606. [Av. Masses may be offered at any Mass. blessed at Masses in both Churches. Youth Masses, Adoration, a Healing Service, games, lots of Months Mind Masses can be booked for Haggardstown and Dublin Road Community Alert: Triduum in honour of St. Pio: time to chill out and meet new people. The weekend is being th Sundays at 11am in Host their annual Christmas Party Today Sun 26 Nov in in St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock on Mon 4th to Wed 6th Dec at 7.30p.m.. organised by young people for young people. Parental consent St. Fursey's Church or 12 noon in th Dundalk Club at 3p.m. Anyone wishing to attend or for St. Oliver Plunkett`s Church. In case of an Mon 4 : Mass is essential for all those under 18. All meals are provided for th more details Tel Mary 0876789146 or Amy 0862268606. Anniversary booked the Mass Tues 5 : Mass and Benediction. and accommodation is onsite. Don’t let money be an will be shared Wed 6th: Mass and anointing and blessing of the sick. obstacle, just bring a donation and a sleeping bag. Newcomers Ardee-Collon Parish: presents Mary Duff Christmas

Divine Mercy Chaplet Blessing with Relic after Mass. Rosary at 7.10p.m. very welcome. There will be free buses picking up from vari- Concert with special guests Matt Leavy and Ruth Kelly ous areas throughout the country. booking is essential. Each Friday after 10.00a.m. Mass in St. Journeying to Christmas with the Word of God: a reflective evening on the Brady in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee Oliver Plunkett Church. th For more details on the event or to book your place, see st following Sunday Advent Gospel takes place on Tues 28 Nov at 7.30p.m. and each on Thurs 21 Dec at 8p.m. Admission €20. Tickets are Benediction of www.youth2000.ie or Youth 200 Ireland Facebook page or and subsequent Tues in Advent. A moment to reflect on how the life of Jesus and his Tel 01-6753690. now available in the Parish Office, Mon-Fri from 10a.m- the Blessed Sacrament: words can speak to me and my life and a great way to prepare spiritually for the true 4p.m.. Tel 041-6850920 Every Friday at 6pm in Anam Cara: The organization that supports bereaved parents, St. Oliver Plunkett Church. meaning of Christmas. Venue is the Legion of Mary Hall, Sandy Lane from is holding its next Monthly Parent Meeting on Wed 29th Nov Geraldines Lotto: Numbers drawn for jackpot of 7.30pm.-8.30pm. All are welcome. from 7.30pm.-9pm. in the Armagh City Hotel. This event is th Novena Prayers €15,400 on 14 Nov. 12, 17, 24, 32. No jackpot winner. 1 in honour of Our Lady of the Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: on Wed 29th Nov at 7.30p.m. in the Legion of open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child match 3 winner won €200. Mary Keen, c/o Joe’s Stores . Miraculous Medal are said at Mary Hall, Sandy Lane, Blackrock. died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death Next draw: Tues 28th Nov for Jackpot of €15,600. morning Masses each Monday. was recent or not.

Adoration of the First Friday: Friday is the First Friday of the Month. The sick will be visited in their Blessed Sacrament homes during the week as arranged. Requiescant In Peace: Very Rev Brendan McNally P.E. Reaghstown. Olive Ryan, Ard na Mara. Kevin Byrne, Avenue Road. Very Rev James Crowley, P.E., Balleygawley. Catherine Murphy, Oaklawns. Susan Quinn, Bay Estate. Every Tuesday in St. Fursey’s Church, from Sacrament of Confirmation: Ceremony of Light. 6pm until 7pm and on Friday in St. Oliver rd Plunkett’s Church from 10am until 6pm. St. Francis N.S. Sun 3 Dec. 10a.m. rd Anniversaries and Memoriam Masses St. Fursey’s N.S. Sun 3 Dec. 11a.m. Baptisms: th St. Fursey’s Haggardstown St. Oliver Plunkett’s Blackrock Kalvin Alan Maiben St. Oliver Plunkett N.S. Sat 9 Dec. 6.30p.m. th th Sun. 26 9a.m. Jeanette Keaskin. Sat. 25 6.30p.m. Jack & Maria Horan.

Baptisms: “Taize” Prayer Around the Cross: on Fri 1st Dec, 8pm-9pm. Bethany House of Sun. 26th 10a.m. John McGuinness. Baptisms will be celebrated on the 1st and 4th 11a.m. Gerry Taggart. Prayer, 34 Point Road, Dundalk. Tel 042-9331602. All young adults are welcome. M.M. Maura Fee. 12 noon. Noel, Dr. Paul, Mary Saturday of each month in St. Fursey’s nd rd and Margo Grimes. Church at 5pm. On the 2 and 3 Saturday Anniversary Mass: The First Anniversary of Bishop Gerard Clifford will be th th Mon. 27 9a.m. th of each month in St. Oliver Plunkett Church celebrated in St. Patrick’s Catherdral, Dundalk on Sun 17 Dec at 11.30a.m. Mon. 27 10a.m. Claire & Victor Lloyd at 5pm. Registration for Baptism must be Tues. 28th 9a.m. and deceased Family Members. given to either priest with a minimum of Ministers of the Eucharist: The Parish Pastoral Council are grateful to all who fulfil th th Tues. 28 10a.m. three weeks notice. All parents are the Ministry as Ministers of the Eucharist in St. Oliver Plunkett & St Fursey’s Wed. 29 9a.m. th encouraged to attend arranged Pre Baptismal Churches. We extend a warm welcome to the eleven new ministers who will assist in Wed. 29 10a.m. th Course. this Ministry commencing in Dec. Thurs. 30 9a.m. Christine Maguire. th Thurs. 30 10a.m.

Rota for all Ministers of the Eucharist is available in the Sacristies of both our st Confession Fri. 1st 9a.m. Kathleen & Tom McGuinness. Fri. 1 10a.m.

Every Saturday at 6pm in Churches. nd nd Sat. 2 10a.m. John Conlon. St. Oliver Plunkett Church. th th Sat. 2 9a.m. Kathleen Armstrong. Parish Offertory Collection 18 /19 Nov: €3,253.00 6.30p.m. Frank & Jill Melia. Marriage: rd Sun. 3 9a.m. Bonnie, Kathleen and Barbary Lavery & Jill McCarthy. At least three months notice must be given to Church Gate Collection Today: in support of Killally Famine Graveyard, Ballybarrack Benedict Smyth. rd the Priests of the Parish. Sun. 3 10a.m. Gerry Carroll.

Annual St. Vincent De Paul Collection will take place at all Masses next weekend. 11a.m. Peter Carolan. 12 noon. Paddy Lavin.