PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND

Takes place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2022. Many thanks to all Collectors and Subscribers. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. This Collection is for our own Church.

DIOCESAN LOURDES INVALID FUND

Enrolments in the Dublin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund are taking place from May to the end of August in our Parish Church. Donations may be left into the Sacristy or Parish Office.

The fund enables sick people to travel to Lourdes with the Archbishop in September. Your financial support and your prayer are deeply appreciated.

KOINS FOR KIDS

This is a small voluntary charity putting all our efforts into the funding of life-saving equipment for “The New Children’s Hospital” when it is complete. We collect out of date and damaged currency of any donation. If you have any coins or foreign currency which can be repatriated please leave into the Parish Office.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE COURSE

Pope Francis is urging all Catholics to understand that they are called to be missionary disciples. This calls for a different vision of what it means to be Church. In this course – ideal for members of parish pastoral councils as they look ahead – we wish to explore together this new vision through reflecting on the signs of the times, the teaching of Pope Francis and a biblical understanding of faith. Our presenters have a wide range of experience in pastoral ministry as well as being theologians, missionaries and teachers. The course is jointly organised by Spiritan Mission Ireland and the Office of Mission and Ministry in the Archdiocese of Dublin. Early registration is advisable as places are limited. For more details, and how to register, see posters on Church Notice-boards.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2022

Congratulations to the children of the Dominican Convent Primary School, Convent Road, St. Joseph’s Primary School, Tivoli Road and St. Nicholas Montessori School, Adelaide Street who are making their First Holy Communion during the month of May here in St. Michael’s Church.

Please pray for all the Children, Parents, Teachers and Principals of the above Schools at this important time as they prepare for the Reception of the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

CONFIRMATION 2022

Congratulations to the children of St. Joseph's Primary School and Dominican Convent Primary School who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation this week in St. Michael's Church. Please pray for all the Children, Parents, Teachers and Principals of the above Schools.

SHANGANAGH - BLESSING OF GRAVES

Mass and Blessing of Graves will take place on Sunday 29th May at 3 pm in Shanganagh Cemetery.

SENIORLINE NEEDS NEW VOLUNTEERS

We are Ireland’s national line for older people and we need new volunteers, women and men aged 55+. Full training provided. All details from Anne at 087-7450721. We would love to hear from you.

EBLANA CLUB DUN LAOGHAIRE

Well known Cork bard, JIMMY CROWLEY, will perform live in the Dun Laoghaire Eblana Club,  3 Eblana Avenue on Sunday 15th May at 7.00 p.m. Entry €5 for charity. 

GODLY PLAY STORIES

Knowing Jesus in a New Way on will be held this month on Tuesdays 17th and 24^th, with a Pentecost story on Tuesday, May 31st, from 11 am to midday for adults; 3 pm to 4 pm for children. Venue: St Thomas the Apostle parish pastoral centre, Jobstown, Tallaght. Facilitators: Rosemary Lavelle and Saule Cameron.

NEW PILGRIM PATH WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Centering Prayer with Thomas Keating “Silence is God’s first language. Everything else is a poor translation.” These are the words of the American Trappist monk, Thomas Keating, who died in 2017 at the age of 95. He developed a method of silent prayer, which he called “centering prayer”. The website of the global Contemplative Outreach movement which he founded provides many resources for the method and practice of this kind of prayer, which Fr. Keating saw as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. Access this valuable website and watch a marvellous interview with Fr. Keating  at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie.

ANAM CARA WICKLOW

Monthly Parent Evening on Monday 16th May at 7:15pm in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. Please contact us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 085 2888 888 for any queries.

VIRTUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO

If you are unable to go to church for your hour's adoration, why not click on https://virtualadoration.home.blog/ from your home, where Jesus is waiting for you. “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” Mt 11: 28

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/

The Foundational Leadership Programme offers participants a unique opportunity to explore and develop Gospel centred transformational leadership Skills. These skills can be readily applied to the participants own context. The Foundational Leadership Programme is based mainly in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. It is uniquely placed to nurture and mission a new generation of faith leaders. Commitment will be one Saturday per month starting in April 2022. Initially it will mix input with blended and in-person learning. For more information and to register, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Young Church Dublin invite you to join our connected group for Young Adults (20’s 30’s) We meet online every Wednesday, from 8.00-9.00pm for some time of fellow, reflection on Scripture and prayer together. It provides an opportunity to connect in with other young adults in a community of faith. For more information please email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GENERATION TECH

Generation Tech is a free service and is run by volunteers. Volunteer run FREE HELPLINE to help older people in Ireland with tech issues. Our volunteers are tech experts and work in shifts from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. Support is provided over the phone. If you need help with smartphones, tablets, social media, apps, PCs, printers, etc. CALL US on: 01-9633 288. 

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

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown  Helpline 01 271 3199. Opens 9 am every day. Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

South Dublin County Council - Helpline 01-4149043 with the lines initially open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. Out of hours email contact through  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COVID-19 TECH SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Covid19 Tech is a  group of I.T professionals who have come together from  across Ireland to volunteer and offer free tech support to Irish seniors in our communities so they can stay connected with their loved ones and required services during the Covid19 crisis. More information visit: https://covid19tech.ie

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.