28 March 2024, Thursday
Parish News

PARISH CONTACTS

Priests of the Parish: Very Rev. Paul Tyrrell, P.P.,

Rev. Martin Daly, C.C. and Rev. Ciaran Enright, C.C., at 01 2804969

Parish Office open Monday to Friday 10 am to 12.30 pm Tel: 01 280 4969; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Child Safeguarding: Noreen Tierney & Margaret Brennan (contact through the Parish Office)

EASTER GREETINGS

The Priests of the Parish of Dun Laoghaire wish you all the peace and joy of the Risen Christ.

We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.

We pray that this Easter and throughout the Year you will experience the blessing of peace promised by the Risen Lord.

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH     HOLY WEEK AND EASTER TIMETABLE

HOLY THURSDAY 28th MARCH

10 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church  6 P.M. CONCELEBRATED MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER-Quiet Prayer at the Altar of Repose after Mass from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Church closes at 8.35 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY 29th MARCH (DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE)

Those over 18 are bound by the law of fasting until the beginning of their 60th year, while all over 14 are bound by the law of abstinence.

10 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church       12 noon Stations of the Cross

3 P.M. SOLEMN CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION   Prayer around the Cross takes place shortly after the Lord's Passion

HOLY SATURDAY 30th MARCH

10 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church

8 p.m. EASTER VIGIL and FIRST MASS OF EASTER.     Please note: No 6 p.m. Mass this evening.

EASTER SUNDAY 31st MARCH    Masses: 9.15 a.m., 10.30 a.m. (Irish Mass) and 12 noon.

MONDAY 1st APRIL (BANK HOLIDAY) - Mass at 10 a.m.  Regular Daily Mass at 10 a.m. resumes on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

TRÉAN NA CÁSCA 2024

The Easter Triduum 2024 - Holy Week Ceremonies in Irish

Séipéal na hOllscoile, An Coláiste Ollscoile - (Belfield University Chapel, UCD, Dublin 4)

Déardaoin na Comaoineach (Holy Thursday) 28th Márta at 8 pm: Ceol: Cór N. Mhichíl, Dun Laoghaire

Aoine an Chéasta (Good Friday) 29th Márta at 5 pm

Dé Sathairn Bigil na Cásca (Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil) 30th Márta at 9 pm. Ceol: Cór N. Mhichíl, Dun Laoghaire

Domhnach Cásca (Easter Sunday) 31st Márta at 10.30 am in St. Michael's Church, Dun Laoghaire.

WAY OF THE CROSS GOOD FRIDAY 29th MARCH 2024

The Way of the Cross - led by the meditations of Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin and accompanied by the choir of Communion and Liberation will be in Dublin's Phoenix Park on Good Friday at 12 pm. The procession will proceed from the Wellington Monument  to the Papal Cross.

The Way of the Cross, in the heart of a city where thousands of people carry their daily cross, most of the times dreadfully alone: If God exists, He has nothing to do with my daily life. This is the true cross of every day, the cross of a person abandoned only to himself in his most inner need for a never-ending love, truth, beauty, and justice. We need the presence of “God-with-us,” Jesus, every day. And Jesus, because of the sacrifice of His cross and because of His resurrection, dwells among us, every day. For more information please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PAUSE FOR PRAY

Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church - Walk through Holy Week prayer tables (nine tables on display). The Church will be open on Easter Thursday 28th March and Good Friday 29th March from 2 pm to 7 pm. Pause for Prayer will conclude with a Tenebrae Service that will on Good Friday at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.

EASTER MEDITATION

In the glorious Easter story, a troubled world can find blessed reassurance and enduring peace of mind. For though we grow discouraged in this world we’re living in, there is comfort just in knowing that God

triumphed over sin. For our Saviour’s Resurrection was God’s way of telling men that in Christ we are eternal and in Him we live again. And to know life is unending and God’s love is endless, too, makes our daily tasks and burdens so much easier to do. And our earthly trials and problems are but guideposts on the way to the love and life eternal that God promised Easter Day.

BANK HOLIDAY NOTICE

Monday 1st April is a National Holiday—Mass at 10 a.m. Church will close after the Mass. Regular Daily Mass at 10 a.m. resumes Tuesday 2nd April

REGINA COELI

This is the Regina Coeli Prayer that is said instead of the Angelus from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.

Queen of Heaven rejoice, Alleluia For He whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia Has risen as He said, Alleluia Pray for us to God, Alleluia Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia. Let us Pray.

O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, grant that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

NOTICE - PARISH OFFICE

Closed for Easter Holiday.     Re-opens TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 2024

FIRST CONFESSION WAS CELEBRATED

Please pray for all the First Holy Communion Children of the Dominican Primary School, St. Joseph’s Primary School and St. Nicholas Montessori School at this important time as they prepare for the Reception of the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The children received their First Confession recently here in St. Michael’s Church.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Divine Mercy Novena beginning on Good Friday, the Chaplet will be recited each morning at 8.30 am finishing on Saturday 6th April in anticipation of the great Feast of Divine Mercy.
Divine MercySunday 7th April in Our Lady Of Victories, Sallynoggin/Glenageary commencing at 2.30 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, St Faustina’s Praises, Reading from the Diary of St. Faustina, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Confessions, Mass and Benediction. All are welcome.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE 2024

You are invited to come and pray at Knock Shrine for the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 14th April 2024 taking place from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. There will be an Evening Session on Saturday 13th April from 7 pm to 9.15 pm. Talks, Mass, Adoration, Confessions, Rosary, Benediction, Children’s Adoration, Eucharistic Procession, Blessing of the Sick. Bus leaving locally on Sunday 14th April at 7.30 am. For details please contact: John McCormack at 087 220 8714. Please see: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information also telephone: 087 1045 200; 086 102 7411 or 01 662 5899.

FORGOTTEN IRISH EMIGRANTS

On behalf of ''The Friends of the Forgotten Irish Emigrants'' in London I am delighted to let you know a total of €5,361.25 was ultimately raised in the St. Joseph's Pastoral Centre on the 13th Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee Morning and from donations received before and after the event by those unable to attend in person.                       

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to Fr. Kennedy,  the St. Joseph's Pastoral Centre, our sponsors, to all those who attended and supported the event. Special thanks to Angela and volunteers who gave so freely of their time. The total proceeds (with no expenses or deduction) will go to the London Irish Centre, Camden, St. Gabriel's Hostel, Archway, and the Irish Chaplaincy and all who work on behalf of the Irish Community who are in need London and elsewhere. Charity No. 1149787. Margaret Brown, Organiser.

BAYSIDE ALPHA

Showing Bishop Barron’s groundbreaking 10-part documentary series, ‘Catholicism’ on Zoom with discussion afterwards in breakout rooms starting Sunday 7th April at 7:30 pm and continuing for 10 weeks.

There is also a 5-week exploration on Zoom of the Examen prayer, on Wednesday 10th April 7:30pm -8:30pm. To register please email Paul at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TALKS IN BALLYBRACK

Ballybrack-Killiney: Adult Faith Formation Talks with Dr. Jesse Rogers, Dean of Theology at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, and member of the Synodal Pathway Steering group in the Church of the Apostles, Ballybrack at 7.30 pm. Women of the Bible. 20th March: Naomi (from Ruth story); 17th April: The Syrophoenician woman; 15th May: Mary Magdalene. All welcome.

PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND

Takes place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April. Many thanks to all Collectors and Subscribers. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. This Collection is for our own Church.

DALKEY PARISH

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10 am Mass on Monday and every Thursday evening from 7 pm to 8 pm.

CHILDREN LISTENING SERVICE

"Childline Listening in Dun Laoghaire  are recruiting for volunteers for our non-judgemental call and web chat support service. If you have four hours a week to spare and a desire to help children and young people, we would love for you to contact us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Full, comprehensive training is provided so no previous qualifications are required!"

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE – SAVE THE DATE

Archbishop Dermot Farrell will lead our annual pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 27th April. This year we are celebrating 145 years since the apparition in 1879. We are glad to say that the Choir of Many Voices from throughout the Archdiocese will be back this year. A series of workshops with interesting and thought-provoking speakers and being planned, more details to follow. As in previous years, parishes should plan to arrive in Knock for 11.45am. If you would like to take part in the choir or any queries please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DUN LAOGHAIRE BOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 Please note: There is a display to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of St. Michael’s, in the Church presented by the Historical Society.

PRAYING THE ROSARY

The Holy Rosary will be prayed daily (Monday to Saturday) after the 10 a.m. Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire. All welcome.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.

ST. LAURENCE O’TOOLE ANNIVERSARY

The Archbishop of Rouen has invited the Archbishop of Dublin and the people of the Dublin Diocese to join him in the town of Eu in Normandy in May 2025 for the celebration of the 800th Anniversary of St. Laurence O’Toole’s canonisation with the Diocese of Rouen. Those interested in participating in, or organising a group for this pilgrimage celebration, can contact Fr. Ivan Tonge, Ringsend ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or Fr. John Flaherty, Portmarnock (SENIORLINE, IRELAND

Are you a good listener? SeniorLine, Ireland’s national telephone service for older people is inviting women and men aged 55+ to train as volunteers for our service. If interested, please contact 087-745 0721.

KOINS FOR KIDS

This is a small voluntary charity putting all their efforts into the funding of life-saving equipment for “The New Children’s Hospital” when building is complete. Koins for kids collects out of date and damaged currency and one & two cent coins. They are open to any donation. None is too big or small. If you have any coins or foreign currency which can be repatriated please leave into the Parish Office.

SHINE CARERS GROUP

We the local carers group wish to make you aware of our presence, to offer you an invitation to join our monthly meeting with a view to participating in the support given and received by all who attend. This is an invitation extended to all as SHINE have carer groups throughout the country. We are a resource/information centre for those who wish to meet – discuss & formulate a possible carers solution to a family/personal mental illness issue (in confidence). We meet on first Monday of the month (on a bank holiday then it’s the 2nd Monday). SHINE Blackrock Branch, Centre for Living. Rose Hill, Carysfort Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Daytime: 01 7098110.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS

Please save your stamps which can be left into the Parish Office and they can be recycled to raise funds for charity. Thank you.

AWARE - SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS

If you, or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, please consider using the Phone in and Zoom Support & Self Care Groups, the Support Line or Support Mail, now and throughout the holiday season. For more information about the groups www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/and all of our services on www.aware.ie/If you would like to volunteer with Aware, please see their website for more information:www.aware.ie/get-involved/volunteering/

ACCORD Dublin website. For Sacramental Marriage Preparation Courses or for Marriage and Relationship Counselling please visit www.accorddublin.ie

IMPORTANT NOTICE - FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY CCTV CAMERAS ARE NOW INSTALLED IN THE CHURCH AND RECORDING ON A 24 HOUR BASIS.

EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION LAW

A new European Data Protection law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is being introduced on 25 May 2018. This new law applies to any organisation, including our parish that manages and processes people’s personal information. The Diocese is now working on ways of ensuring that what Parishes do with your information is compliant with this new law. It is a work in progress and over the next few months we will keep you informed through the parish website and in the newsletter as policies are put in place. If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.

 

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

God, our Father, we are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son, one family, in the Spirit of your love. Bless us with the joy of love. Make us patient and kind, gentle and generous, welcoming to those in need. Help us to live your forgiveness and peace. Protect all families with your loving care,   especially those for whom we now pray:

(We pause and remember family members and others by name.)

Increase our faith, strengthen our hope, keep us safe in your love, make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share. This we ask, through Christ our Lord, Amen. 

Mary, Mother and guide, pray for us. Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us.  Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us. Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, pray for us.

 

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH 

BAPTISMS  Baptisms in St. Michael’s Parish will take place on the second Saturday of each month at 12 noon. Please contact the Parish Office in person to make arrangements.

MONTH’S MIND MASSES

To facilitate the families of those who funerals take place in St. Michael’s Church, the 6 p.m. Mass on the first Saturday of each month will be offered for those who have died in the previous month. Please contact the Parish Office at 01 280 4969 for further information.  

ST. ANTHONY’S BLESSING
May the Lord Bless you and take you into His keeping; may He show you His countenance and take pity on you; may He turn His eyes towards you and give you His Peace.
        
THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VUNERABLE ADULTS
The Pastoral Council of St. Michael’s published on 31/3/08 a policy for the protection of Children and Vunerable Adults. This policy is available on the Parish website (www.dunlaoghaireparish.ie).

The Child Protection Officers on the Parish Council are Noreen Tierney and Margaret Brennan. Notices are displayed at the main and side entrances to the Church with further contact numbers.
JUST A REMINDER!
You are respectfully reminded not to forget to turn on your Mobile phone after you have left the Church.THANK YOU.
     
RESERVED SPACES
Once again you are asked to please ensure that the Car places marked for WHEELCHAIR users are reserved absolutely for their use only. Thank you.