07 February 2025, Friday
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) 

CHURCH HEATING

We would like to apologise for the lack of heat in the Church. This is due to a large part of the heating system failing after 52 years since it's installation. Replacement parts will take between 3 and 4 weeks to source and fabricate. We are attempting to reduce the cold in the building using hot air blowers. We apologise sincerely.

EPIPHANY ANNOUNCEMENT

This Announcement is made annually in all parts of the World. It is known as the Epiphany. Announcement.

The season of Christmas ends with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. As the season draws to an end, the Solemnity of the Epiphany offers an opportunity to proclaim the centrality of Christ's paschal mystery: dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. The Easter Triduum of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. The proclamation of the date of Easter may be announced on the Solemnity of the Epiphany.

Know, dear brothers and sisters that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God's mercy we announce to you also the joy of his resurrection, who is our Saviour.

On the fifth day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season.

On the twentieth day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On the first day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On the eighth day of June, the feast of Pentecost.

On the twenty-second day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

On the thirtieth day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Likewise in the feasts of the Holy Mother of God, of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed, the pilgrim Church on earth proclaims the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. To Christ who was, who is, and who is to come, the Lord of time and history, be endless praise forever and ever! Amen!

EBLANA CLUB EVENTS

COURSES AT LUMEN

Courses commence in January 2025 for the Lumen Dominican Centre, Sion Hill Campus, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Contact: 01 288 2075, 085 872 7482 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CASA CLOTHING APPEAL 2025

The Casa Clothing Appeal and Bag Distribution will be held in our Parish on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025. The bags will be distributed on the 25th and 26th January at the Saturday evening Vigil Mass and Sunday morning Masses only. The bags will be collected the following weekend of 1st February at 6 pm and 2nd February at All Sunday Masses.

LOCAL CONFERENCE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Wish to announce that their monthly collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025. Many thanks for your kind generosity and support.

THE PRIORY INSTITUTE

The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register before February 11th. See our website, prioryinstitute.com 

CHURCH ART CALENDAR 2025  available from the Parish Office €3 each.

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 PARISH

Adoration 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 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 ( 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.

FEAST DAYS OF THE WEEK

Monday 3rd February. St. Blaise, died 315. Bishop of Sebaste, martyred in Armenia. Tradition states that he was a physician before becoming a bishop. Since the eighth century he has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from disease of the Throat.

The Blessing of Throats will take place at the 10 am Mass.

Opening the Bible

A free six-part video introduction to the Bible for those interested in Scripture, and those unsure where to begin. Available from January 26th at: www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie

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.