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May 27Th Assumption Dalkey 1X4pp.Pub Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary - Dalkey Parish Newsletter Trinity Sunday - 27th May 2018 The Deep End: Relational beings Three years ago this week, Pope Francis issued his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. In it, he calls for action to halt the destruction of the planet, arguing that preserving our natural environment should be an essential part of the Church’s mission. The word ‘creation’ has a broader meaning than just nature or our world; it has to do with God’s loving plan in which the earth itself and every creature has value. But why are we talking about the environment on this, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity? Well, in Laudato Si’, Pope Francis tells us that the Trinity is embedded in all of creation. Just as God is a communion, every one of God’s creatures is relational, and the world a web of relationships. ‘The Trinity has left its mark on all creation,’ says Pope Francis. The implication of this is that we are all connected, we all share a common home, and we have a duty to protect and care for all that belongs to God. We need to become more aware of how our lifestyles affect both the earth and others, particularly those on the margins of society, and to consider also whether our actions are fair to future gener- ations. Let us pray today, with Pope Francis: ‘Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite love, teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, for all things speak of you.’ Tríona Doherty INTERCOM Mass Times: Sunday: Sat 6pm Vigil; Sun 8.45am; 10.00am (Family Mass); 11.15 am (Choir); 12.30pm; 7.30pm: (Taizé Except July +August) Monday to Saturday 10.00am Holy Days: Vigil Mass of the Holy Day 7.30pm with Mass on the day at 10.00am. Confessions: Saturdays: 10.30am – 11am. Or as requested. Baptisms: Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of every month after 12.30 p.m. Mass. A preparation meeting is held on the last Monday of the previous month at 8pm in Our Lady’s Hall. Details are published in the Parish Newsletter. All Baptisms should be arranged through the priests after weekend and weekday Masses. Wedding: Please contact the parish office. Please send items for the newsletter to: [email protected] by 10.00am on Tuesday or call to the office by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, to be in for the Lectern Mosaic on Altar of the following Sunday (space permitting). If you would like to receive the newsletter by email please let us know. Church of the Assumption, Dalkey Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 27.05.2018 Visit of Pope Francis W.M.O.F. 2018 Parish Pastoral Council Pope Francis has now confirmed he will visit Dublin on August 25-26 for the World Meeting of Families. This is Chair: Michael Lane, Joseph Collins, the first Papal visit in nearly 40 years. He will take part Norman Dingle, Gerry O’Brien, in an event in Croke Park the Festival of Families on Valerie O’Rourke, Liz &Tony Holmes, August 25th and will celebrate Mass in the Phoenix Catherine Balance, Ruth O’Brien, Jane Courtney, Park on 26th August. Olive Walsh, Peter Woods, Fr. Paddy Devitt & Fr. Declan Gallagher How can I get to see Pope Francis? The two World Meeting of Families 2018 events at which Pope Francis has confirmed attendance to, are the Festival of Families on 25th August and the Final Mass on Sunday 26th August. Both of these events are free but ticketed – every adult and child in attendance will need a ticket to access the venues. Places are subject to availability. https://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/Tickets/ Tickets-Registration for WMOF2018 events The Meaning of the logo for World Meeting of Families 2018 THE CROSS The cross is the ultimate symbol of the self- sacrificing love of Jesus. Self-sacrificing love is at the very heart of marriage and family life. The rays represent the grace of the Holy Spirit, flowing from the cross and uniting our families in The Irish Cancer Society is hoping to have their annual love. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus dwells within our families Church Gate Collection on May 26th and May 27th. If you and gives us the strength to take up our own crosses and follow are in a position to help us to arrange the collection please him. contact Mary at 021 484 0597or email me at The cross used in the logo is also a symbol of Ireland’s Chris- [email protected] tian roots and history. Known by many as the “Papal Cross”, it stands in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, one of the largest walled city parks in Europe, where, in 1979, over one million Catholics gathered for another Pope Francis on Twitter@pontifex major occasion: to welcome, listen and pray with Saint John Paul II, who was also the founder of World Meeting of Families. Christ is the one that gathers us and calls Never forget this golden rule: us to come together again in WMOF2018 in Dublin. “Do to others what you would have them do to you” (Mt 7,12) 19 May 2018 "Let’s not forget Laudato Si" It needs to be said that generally speaking there is little in the way of clear awareness of the problems which especially affect the exclud- ed. Yet they are the majority of the planets population, billions of peo- Silent Vigil for the Protection of all Life ple... they are mentioned in international and political discussions.. but their problems frequently remain at the bottom of the pile…partly Our thanks to all who supported the Silent Vigil with their due to the fact that many professionals, opinion makers, communica- tions media and centres of power, being located in affluent urban prayers and presence, both in the Church and in quiet of areas are far removed from the poor, with little direct contact with their own home. their problems. They live and reason from the comfortable position of a high level of development and a quality of life well beyond the reach of the majority of the world’s population. This lack of physical contact Meditation Group and encounter..can lead to a numbing of conscience and to tendentious analyses which neglects parts of reality. At times this Our parish meditation group meets every Thurs eve, attitude exists side by side with a "green" rhetoric... we have to from 7.30 to 8.30pm, at Presbytery No. 2.All welcome! realise that a true ecological approach ..must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Pope Francis Encyclical letter “Monday at the Monastery” May Talks Cuppa for the Missions –Kitui Monday May 28: “The Apparition in Medjugore and Come join us at our coffee morning in Repentance” to be given by Very Rev. Ruairi O’Domhnaill Our Lady's Hall this Sunday. Enjoy freshly Adm. Carlow Cathedral, in the Presentation Brothers House baked scones and a nice cuppa amongst at 7:30 pm. Refreshments after all talks. For more info friends and family, and help the students email: [email protected] at St. Columba's college in Kenya. From 9am to 12pm Lectio Divina Thursday mornings: 11:00 -12:10 at 4 Barnhill Grove, Dalkey. Tel: Claire 087 2059007 Our Gospel Choir Our Gospel Choir, led by Christina Whyte will be singing at the Vigil Masses on: 26th May,16th June and 30th June. They will then take a break until September. Dementia Research-Carer wellbeing "Does your loved one have dementia? Researchers at Mass Cards and World Meeting of Families Materials Newcastle University would like to invite you to take part in a Mass bookings, Baptismal certs, Garda Vetting forms etc. are now available in the survey about your well-being. To find out more room opposite the Sacristy after the 10.00.a.m Mass - until 11.00am visit: tinyurl.com/Carer-uncertainty Mon-Fri. To help please contact Parish Office. < http://tinyurl.com/Carer-uncertainty> ... Thank you" Bereavement Counselling in Dalkey Parish The bereavement counselling service, (non-denominational), offers confidential Online Newsletter counselling on a one to one basis by trained volunteer counsellors in Presbytery No.2 each Tuesday night from 7-9pm and Wednesday after- This newsletter is also available online at: noons, 2-5pm. Please call 01 8391766 for an appointment on donation basis. https://www.parishesonline.com, as Assumption Newsletter Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 27.05.2018 Eucharistic Adoration Adoration is when we come to church and pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament. You can come anytime during the Adoration period, and stay as long or as short as you wish and be in His Presence for as long as you wish. While you are there sitting quietly in the pew before God, you can pray, read spiritual books, meditate on a mystery of the faith, ponder God's will for us, etc. Adoration really helps you to be open to what God is trying to tell you! Going to Him in this way really means a lot to Him. Remember when you are here, both pray and LISTEN! Listening is so important, so just say a few prayers then just bask in His presence and an answer will hopefully come to you. Come along and First Communion experience the real presence of Christ. Mondays (except bank holiday Congratulations to the children from Castlepark, Harolds Boys NS when it moves to Tues) from 10.30am – 5pm.
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