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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) “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”—Saint Augustine
ADVENT The time of Advent that we begin again today returns us to the horizon of hope, a hope that does not disappoint because it is founded on the Word of God. A hope that does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! He is faithful! Let us rediscover the beauty of being together along the way: the Church, with her vocation and mission, and the whole of humanity, the people, the civilisations, the cultures, all together on the paths of time. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, DUN LAOGHAIRE on Saturday 21st December at 1 p.m. PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND Takes place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. Many thanks to all Collectors and Subscribers. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. This Collection remains here in the Parish. HALLELUJAH CHRISTMAS CONCERT A classic Christmas concert aimed at the whole family; our goal is to bring some old-fashioned Christmas spirit, and that feeling of goodwill to all who join us. The music has been carefully chosen to create that nostalgic, ambient Christmas mood those of us of a certain age remember so well. Hallelujah Christmas will be held on Sunday 8th December 2024 in St Michael's Church at 7 pm (Doors openat 6.30 pm). Tickets €20; Senior €17 and Junior €17 available from the Parish Office. A REMINDER As November has ended we would like to remind anyone who may not have sent in their Altar List to please do so. Mass on the First Friday of each Month in St. Michael’s Church is offered for all those on the Altar List of the Dead. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION The Annual Christmas Appeal on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul takes place at all Masses next weekend Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2024. It will replace the usual SHARE Collection. Your generous support is always deeply appreciated. DUN LAOGHAIRE CHORAL SOCIETY Continues its 2024-2025 season with George Frideric Handel's Messiah for All Sunday 8 December 2024 at 5 pm the Church of Ireland in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. Under the direction of John Doyle and performed by renowned soloists and instrumentalists. As always, if you wish to sing along with us, please bring your score and our door crew will direct you to seats reserved for singers. Tickets: €25 (general admission) / €20 (concession: unwaged / pensions / students) from Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/DLCSmessiah2024 or on the door. We strongly advise buying tickets as soon as possible on Eventbrite, as they have been selling fast. Tickets will also be available on the door but might be limited in number. CHURCH ART CALENDAR 2025 available from the Parish Office €3 each. DÚN LAOGHAIRE MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY Warmly invites you to an evening of festive magic on our annual Carols By Candlelight, from December 18th -20th at 8pm in the beautiful St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule. Tickets on sale online at ticketsource.eu/dun-laoghaire-musical-dramatic-society or at the door. DALKEY - GLASTHULE - DUN LAOGHAIRE PARISH PARTNERSHIP - ADVENT CONVERSATIONS “NO ROOM AT THE INN” Monday 2nd December: Fr. Kevin Kiernan - Capuchin Day Centre; Monday 9th December: Christiana Obaro - Story of a Migrant; Monday 16th December: Richard King - Crosscare St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule at 7.30 pm followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. All Welcome. Donation box at the door. HEALING PRAYERS & BLESSINGS FOR ADVENT YOUTH 2000 IRELAND Are having their annual Christmas retreat in Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare on the 6th - 8th of December for ages 16-35. This promises to be a special retreat!! There are free buses leaving from all over the country to the retreat. Donation only. Find out more and register now at www.youth2000.ie CHRISTMAS NOVENA OF MASSES Enrolments have now commenced for our Annual Christmas Novena of Masses. Enrolments can be made any morning Monday to Friday after the 10 am Mass in the Parish Office. (office closes at 12.30 pm). The intentions of all enrolled will be included in Masses from 16th to 24th December. Cór an Aifrinn Ghaeilge / Irish Mass choir Cuirfear an-fháilte roimh amhránaithe nua i gCór an Aifrinn Ghaeilge gach Domhnach ag 10.30. Tagaigí chun cainte linn! Singers are very welcome to join the Irish Choir at 10.30 Mass on Sundays. If you are interested please come along and have a chat with us! DALKEY PARISHAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10 am Mass on Monday and every Thursday evening from 7 pm to 8 pm.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 SUPPORTThe 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 ANNIVERSARYThe 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 ( 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. 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.
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. 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.
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