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Second Sunday of Advent, Year A, December 4th, 2016. Bulletin No: 1140.

ADVENT MASS TIMES: Sunday Holy Days Celebrant 8.30am, 10am (Irish) 6.30pm (Vigil), 9am (Rejoice in the Lord always) 11.30am, 5.30pm 11.30am, 6.30pm

Saturdays Monday In today’s readings we shall hear about the mission of John 9am, 6.30pm (Vigil) 9am, 6.30pm the Baptist who was sent to prepare the way for the coming Tuesday - Friday of Jesus the light of the world. We too, are sent to prepare 9am, No Evening Mass the way. As we light the second candle on the Advent wreath let us pray we may be worthy of our mission to CONFESSIONS: Saturday spread the light of Christ in the world so that all may 10.30 —11.30 a.m. acknowledge Jesus as Lord. 5.30 p.m.—6.15 p.m.

BAPTISMS: At the lighting Celebrated on the First Sunday and Third Saturday of the month, arrangements having been made in person at the presbytery giving of the candle three weeks notice.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: all pray together: Daily Chapel open from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Lord God, you sent your beloved Son into the world as a Divine Mercy: light that shines in the darkness. Grant that our Wednesdays from 2.45 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. Advent wreath, may be, for us, and for all who visit here, a Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed at both sign of faith, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Masses on Monday. Saviour, Jesus Christ. May our preparation for Christmas lead us to be Christ’s Light in our homes, our Holy Hour follows Monday evening Mass. neighbourhood and our Parish. May we bring the warmth Benediction after Saturday evening Mass. of love to all whom we meet, and not least to those in material need and those with little faith or hope. PARISH STAFF: Fr. Padraig Gleeson Adm. T: 01 2854653 FEASTDAYS this week: M: 086 3549538 Wednesday 7th December: St Ambrose, bishop Thursday 8th December: The Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Rachel Higgins, Parish Secretary Office Hours 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. weekdays

DIARY DATES: The parish office is located at the rear of Wednesday 14th December: Parish Reconciliation Service 7.00 p.m. St. Kevin’s Presbytery. Sunday 18th December: Mass for newly baptised children and their families with blessing at the Crib 11.30a.m.

Next Weekend’s Readings. First Reading: Is 35:1-6, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145 Second Reading: Jas 5:7-10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11 Please remember in your prayers the sick of the parish Niamh Byrne, , Gerard Smyth, Jean Power, Mrs Hannah Johnston, Peig Úi Chadlaí, Michael Reid, Kay & Noel Goggins, Johnny Hoctor, Jenny & Des Kelly, Therese O’Flaherty, Vera Corrigan, Mary Cullen, Bríd Ó Carra, Annie Dalton, Leonie O’Brien, Anne O’Leary, Phyllis Forsyth, Elizabeth Sugrue, Una Sweeney, Faye Bennett, Lorraine McCabe, Ann Doyle, Andrew Mangan, Josie Potts, Philly Byrne, Noreen Phelan, Petra Madill, Marie McCarthy, Jane Dodd, Camilla McMahon, Kathleen Byrne, Agnes Cantwell, Kathleen Byrne, Shauna Finnegan, Sarah McCarthy, Ann Eble, Michael Burke, Mary Moore, Pat Frain, Ernie Kestell, Jimmy O’Neill, Eadaoine Smith, Sr Dympna Corkell, Marie Magaharn, Joan Duffley, Alice Ledwidge Kathleen & Tom Keane, Liam Curran, Mary Pert, Joan Merrigan and Siobhan Byrne.

If you would like us to pray for someone you know who is ill please contact the parish office with their name.

Our Dear Departed Recently deceased: Sun Vigil Billy Ryan, brother of Paddy Ryan. 6.30 Karen Maguire + anniv Ernest Breen + 1st anniv Anniversaries: Michael Mulally + 1st anniv Karen Maguire, Ernest Breen, Michael Mulally, 8.30 For parishioners Patrick Whelan, Michael Burke, Noreen Fell, 10.00 Ossie McDonnell + David Naughton, Peter Fitzgerald Jr., Michael Power, Edward Haskins + and Haskins Family + William & Liam Taaffe, Sheila Stack, 11.30 Breda Ryan + Months Mind Charles Cummins, Pauline Keenan, Vincent Montgomery, Peter Ftizgerald Jr. + anniv Br. Anthony Boyce, Sylvester O’Mahony, Sarah Linford, Patrick Whelan + anniv John & Bridget Corrigan, The Crowe Family, Michael Burke + anniv Bridie & Jimmy Byrne, Joseph Roche, Joseph Lennon. David Naughton + anniv Please remember them in your prayers 5.30 Noreen Fell + anniv William & Liam Taaffe + anniv Jenny, Denis & Jean. Tuesday 8th December Michael Power & Sheila Stack + annivs Feast of the Immaculate Mon 9.00 Pat O’Brien + rec dec Conception Edward Haskins & Haskins Family + Holy Day of Obligation 6.30 Vincent Montgomery + anniv Br Anthony Boyce + anniv Tues 9.00 Charles Cummins + anniv Masses: Wed 7th Vigil Mass 6.30 p.m. Edward Haskins & Haskins Family + Thurs 8th Mass 9.00 a.m., Wed 9.00 Bishop John O’Riordan + rec dec Edward Haskins & Haskins Family + 11.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Thurs 9.00 Sylvester O’Mahony + anniv 11.30 John Smith + rec dec Seamus Sheeran + rec dec 6.30 Pauline Keenan + anniv The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Special Fri 9.00 Frank Byrne + rec dec Appeal will take place on the weekend of the Sheila Bligh + rec dec 10th and 11th of December. Your Sat 9.00 Mary & Fergus Plunkett (liv) continued support is much appreciated.

Come and see our Jesse Tree. It is being prepared for us by the children of the Schola Cantorum who sing at the 5.30 p.m. Mass every Sunday. The tree is beside Our Lady of Victories Shrine. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas Tradition and first started in medieval times. They are used to help tell the story of the Bible from creation to the Christmas Story. The name comes from Jesse who was the Father of the great Jewish King David. A Journey through Advent with Pope Francis Pope Francis urges Christians to ‘walk the streets of the digital highways Week 2 The World Community of Christian Meditation (WCCM) was started 40 years ago by the Irish Benedictine monk, John Main. It shares the ancient Christian path of contemplative prayer. See excellent resources online at www.WCCM.org. Find a group near you at www.christianmeditation.ie. Sometimes we want to step aside from daily life and deepen our spiritual journey. To find a comprehensive list of Catholic retreat centres in Ireland, visit www.catholicireland.ie RECONCILIATION SERVICES FOR ADVENT Our Lady of Victories: Wednesday 14th December 7.00 p.m. : Monday 12th December 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 13th December 7.30 p.m. Dun Laoghaire: Saturday 17th December 11.30 a.m. 300 Club Draw The November draw was held on Sunday 27th the winners as follows First Prize: Jean Doran, Ardmore Park. Second Prize: Patsy McCann, Corrig Road. Third Prize: Michael John Conlan, Flower Grove. The December Draw will be held on Sunday 18th of DECEMBER. Envelopes for subscriptions available at the back of the Church.

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