FOXROCK PARISH
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
WEEKLY
NEWSLETTER
24th June 2018
THE NATIVITY
OF
SAINT JOHN
THE BAPTIST
Fr. Gerard (Gerry) Doyle Gerry was born in 1955 and lived in Dundrum with his parents and siblings. He attended Oatlands College and in 1973 entered Clonliffe College, Drumcondra to study for the priesthood. Ordained in 1978 he served in the following parishes: Castleknock, St. Declan’s CBS Cabra, Shankhill, Pro Cathedral, Holy Redeemer Bray, Dalkey, St. Mark’s Springfield, Johnstown/Killiney, and finally since 2015 here in Foxrock. Even though I was a priest in Dublin since 1976 two years before he was ordained our paths never crossed until he came to Springfield in 2005 where I was Parish Priest. And while we were as different as the proverbial chalk and cheese we quickly developed a close bond both personally and professionally over the 6 years prior to my coming here. I was therefore delighted when he was appointed here in 2015 though his time was too short and he was still adjusting when illness struck. He has had a very difficult 6 months and carried it privately and with great dignity. “What’s the point of complaining” he said to me recently, “Che sarà, sará” May he rest forever in God’s peace Fr. Frank.
PLEASE TAKE HOME A COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER
question is asked as John the Baptist is The character formation, the discipline born. Will he be a priest like his father? and encouragement, the violin lessons Does his strange, unexpected name and soccer practices every parental
signal a departure from that effort is subjected to the decisions of
inheritance? Could Elizabeth and the child themselves. Even children on a Zechariah ever have predicted what sure track by high school graduation would be? transform under life's circumstances. Under the tutelage of his priestly father, Entrusting our children to God can be The Nativity of Saint John the John "became strong in spirit." As an incredibly intimidating. "What will this Baptist adult, John would retreat into the child be," especially when that June 24, 2018 desert to preach repentance. He would transformation lies outside of my
attract a large following and eventually control? John the Baptist's story might Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A attract the attention of the rulers of the not have ended as his parents imagined. loud cry. An infant wrapped in day. He would point out the adulterous But he is celebrated as the greatest of swaddling clothes. "What will this child ways of King Herod and would find the prophets, as the one who prepared be?" It is a question every parent asks himself in prison. Eventually, he would the way for the Messiah. Here is the time and time again. As first steps are be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an hope of all Christian parents that our taken, as personalities emerge, as a infant newly born. children would be raised in such a way child shows interest in reading or On this special feast, we're reminded of that when people meet them, they drawing or climbing, the question is on the great humility required of parents. meet Jesus Christ. our lips. "What will this child be?" This
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 23 June Vigil 6pm: Vincent and Ian Connolly (Anv.) An invitation to all Pastoral Sun 24 10.00 am Centre Volunteers to celebrate We welcome into our Maurice, Meta and Aiden Duggan another successful season (Anv.); community through baptism Ealia Davis (Anv.) 11:15am: Peter Thomas Quinn Seán and Dóirín Creamer (Anv.); Seamus O’Mealláin (Anv.); Lola Penny Slater Hughes Deceased members of Foxrock Harley Loren Cafolla Parish Choir 12:30pm: Don Ryan (Anv.)
Dylan Thomas Francis Morkan Wednesday Fri 29 June 27th June @ 10.30 am Charlie James Dalton If possible, let us know if you can 10:00am Mollie Murphy (Anv.) attend, so we can plan for Sat 30 June expected numbers 10:00am Michael Moloney (Anv.)
Ordination to the Priesthood Masters in per week to suit those with careers Please keep in your prayers at this Theology at DCU and other commitments. Attainable time Robert Smyth from the Parish of Taught by staff over one year (full–time) or two years Knocklyon. Archbishop Martin with international (part–time). If you are interested in ordained Robert a deacon in April of 2017. He will be ordained a priest for reputations in their completing a Masters in Theology, service in the Archdiocese of Dublin fields, this course welcomes students please visit www.dcu.ie/DC694 on Friday 29th June (Solemnity of from varied religious and secular
parishioners and I remember a number weekday mornings to serve the all of occasions calling him to visit a sick important cuppa after mass. Bridge parishioner and he was always so and some other groups will continue obliging, always putting their needs for July and August, as will some of before any plans he might have had our all important volunteers. We are for the day. This is how we will very grateful for their continued remember him, a man in a million, full support of the centre and to mark this, This has been a sad week for the of heart. Gerry, rest in peace, gone but all of our wonderful volunteers and parish with the loss of our dear Fr. always present when we share a any prospective volunteers are invite Gerry. He was really part of the cuppa and a chat. to join us for the annual summer furniture here in the centre and the volunteer coffee morning next place seems empty with his Otherwise, next week is the last week Wednesday 27th June at 10.30am. We absence. However he is still with us in of term for the centre before we hope to see as many of you as possible the many voices that talk of his revert to limited opening times for the there to help us celebrate together. kindnesses that touched so many. He summer months. Don't worry though, had an amazing sense of service to our the centre will still be open on Roll on sunny days!!!!!
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD ADULT STUDIES IN SHEPHERD THE CATECHISM Saints of the Week Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for A three year programme of Adult children aged 3 9 years will resume in Studies in the Catechism will Wed 27 St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop September in the Parish Pastoral begin in September. It will be and doctor of the Church. Centre on Monday afternoons. delivered in six modules and each Thurs 28 St Iraenaeus, bishop and The catechesis is a way of module may be taken alone,. martyr. communicating the Good News of our Fri 29 SS PETER AND PAUL, Faith story to children using the For booking or further APOSTLES. Montessori method of teaching. information, please contact Sat 30 The First Martyrs of the Holy Trained catechists present aspects of Maeve Davidson, 087 690 4814. Roman Church. our faith, including stories from the Bible and gestures that take place during Mass. The aim of the For a stalk to grow or a flower to programme is to nurture the open there must be a time that cannot development in the children of a Sallynoggin Parish Annual Mass be forced; nine months must go before the birth of a human child; to personal friendship with Jesus. To and Blessing of the Graves will take write a book or compose music often book a place or for further information, place in Deansgrange on Sunday years must be dedicated to patient please contact Noreen Carroll on 087 1st July at 3pm. All welcome. research. To find the mystery there 2988 502.. must be patience, interior purification, silence, waiting." Saint John Paul II
Blackrock There will be musical performances littleflower> Hospice on the day and special guests include We will include the names of those warmly the acclaimed international Tenor, you would like remembered on a invites you Simon Morgan and Barbara Galvin special Little Flower of Life card and to join us for Sheridan. place it in our beautiful garden on our very If you would like to make a donation by the day. special annual Little Flower of Life sponsoring a flower for €5.00, in All donations received will support memory of a loved one, please call 01 event, Sunday 1st July, 12:30pm to the refurbishment of the ward at 2064043 Mon – Fri or online www.olh.ie/ Blackrock Hospice. Thank you for 4.00pm. littleflower SPREAD THE WORD: A Thriving, Vibrant Community Matters – Support Our Advertisers! 5 Newtown Park Road, Newtown Park, Blackrock. T: (01) 280 4454. www.masseybros.com Your local funeral director. Make your dreams come true Low Rate CLICK CALL COME IN Magic Carpet Centre, Loans COMECOME COME Cornelscourt www.corecu.ie Apply Today 01 272 5600 COME COMECore Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Core Credit Union Ltd. is 01regulated 272 5600by01 the 272 Central 5600 01Bank 272 of Ireland. 5600 Reg No. 225CU E&OE 01 272 5600 IN IN 01 272IN 5600 Unit 3, St.Kieran’s Enterprise Centre, Furze Road IN IN Sandyford, Dublin 18. D18 VY58 Core Credit CoreUnion Credit Ltd. is UnionCore regulated Credit Ltd.B. isby Union Eregulated the Health Central Ltd. byis regulatedBankthe Aware Central of Ireland. by Bankthe Central Reg of Ireland. PATNo. Bank Reg ofHALL Ireland. No. &Reg SON No. FOXROCKCore Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the CoreCentral Credit Bank Union of Ireland. Ltd. is Regregulated No. by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg No. 225CU E&OE225CU E&OE225CU E&OECounselling and Education Plumbing & Heating Electrical Services225CU E&OE 225CU E&OE 94 Foxrock Avenue Be Aware of your Mental Health Christopher Payne Foxrock Village Dublin 18 Co. Dublin Be Alcohol Aware; • Gas Boiler Installation & Repairs Unisex Hairdressing Salon MEMBER OF THE R.E.C.I. AND SAFE ELECTRIC Seek help for your own or The Irish Specialists in someone else’s drink problem • Gas Boiler Service Full range of services available FULLY INSURED / DEPENDABLE SERVICE Electrical Adjustable Beds. • Heating Upgrades Open Mon-Sat (late night Thurs) TEL: 01 - 289 1328 Ph: 087 925 0500 • Complete Plumbing Services Respect, Reliability, Service. MOBILE: 087 633 7116 Email: [email protected] • Bathroom Specialists 01 295 9000 / [email protected] Web: www.behealthaware.ie Tel: 01 289 8450 www.caretocomfort.ie Email: [email protected] Ph: 01 6917261 / Mob: 087 251 5550 Deansgrange Business Park, Kill Lane, Deansgrange, Co. Dublin Celebrating 40 years in business! Suppliers of Silks, Wools & Lace Dressmaking, Dress design & Bridal design services available IMPORTER OF FINE SILK Tel: 01 2846282 SILKS LIMITED Email: [email protected] Web: www.silks.ie Carnegies Established 1960 Flexible Hours Bespoke Timber and Alu Clad Windows & Doors Showroom: 91 Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Carnegies • Email: [email protected] • Tel: 01 2140646 • www.arujoinery.ie Established 1960 Painting and PAT HAYES Clayton Hotel Leopardstown Wallpapering DECORATOR Specialist The perfect venue for family gatherings, The Cresent, Book now birthdays, communions, confirmation, Painter & Decorator based in Monkstown, Co. Dublin +353 1 293 5000 reunions, funerals & more. Dun Laoghaire. Interior Tel: 01 280 8882 (24 Hours) [email protected] & Exterior, Wallpapering www.carnegies.ie claytonhotelleopardstown.com Specialists. House & When your thoughts are with them, ours are with you Offi ce Painting, Domestic WOODCARE RADIATOR CABINETS & Commercial. All South THIS SPACE IS Dublin Covered. Ph: 01 2857208 M: 087 2547598 32 Hillcourt Rd, Glenageary, Co. Dublin Custom made & expertly fi tted email: [email protected] Call: 086 830 4446 / 01 289 8859 ACCESS HEARING Full list of www.accesshearing.com treatments available Convent Lane Dun Laoghaire 50 YARDS FROM BLOOMFIELD’S on Phone (01) 284 4739 to arrange a website FREE hearing test Advice on tinnitus, Choice of manufacturer, PRSI grants 8A, The Cresent, DEREK’S 35 Deansgrange Road, Deansgrange, • Garden Design Monkstown Co Dublin Phone: 01 2843309 • Garden Construction Tel: 01 289 3662 OPENING HOURS: Tue - Wed 5pm - LATE FOR ALL YOUR • Garden Maintenance Thurs - Fri 12pm - LATE Sat - Sun 11am LATE Delivery Hours Closed Monday’s except on Bank Holidays. HOME AND GARDEN NEEDS Monday - Friday 5pm - 10:30pm Professional friendly service Saturday 5pm - 11pm Tel 01-2048020 Christenings, Communions, Sunday 5pm - 10:30pm Confi rmation, Birthdays & Weddings Call Derek 087 411 5187 Order Online at www.fellinisdublin.com E-mail [email protected] Web: www.doylelandscapes.ie Liturgical Publications of Ireland Limited Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, BECAUSE VIBRANT For AD information Please Call: Foxrock, COMMUNITIES MATTER 1850 790000 Dublin 18 Enfocus Software - Customer Support