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PARISH CONTACTS Priests of the Parish: Very Rev. David Brough, Adm., Rev. Martin Daly, C.C., Rev. Ciaran Enright, C.C. and Rev. Pat O'Rourke, 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 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) NOTICE – CHURCH OPENING TIMES ST. MICHAEL’SCHURCH WILL REMAIN OPEN TILL 4 pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY THE CHURCH WILL REMAIN OPEN ON SATURDAY IT WILL CLOSED AFTER THE 6 PM MASS FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Monday 8th December Holy Day of Obligation - Masses in St. Michael’s Church at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: PARISH OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY 8th DECEMBER RE-OPENS ON TUESDAY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Will take place on Wednesday mornings after the 10 am Mass when Fr. Pat is available with Benediction at 11.30 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available on Wednesday and Saturday mornings after 10 am Mass PLEASE NOTE: PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND Takes place after all Masses the weekend Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December. Many thanks to all Collectors and Subscribers. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. This Collection remains here in the Parish. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS - SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, DUN LAOGHAIRE on Saturday 20th December at 1 p.m. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH The Dun Laoghaire 39th Annual Christmas Day Lunch will again be hosting a "Dine at home" delivery service this Christmas Day. A Traditional full Christmas Dinner (all the trimmings) will be delivered fresh to your door on Christmas Day itself, or you can collect directly from the Blackrock Rugby Club, Stradbrook Road. For collection please arrive during your allocated time so it will avoid delays. Collections between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm on Christmas Day. Further details phone 01 280 4776. CONCORDIA SINGERS CAROLS FOR CONCERN Concordia singers agus Ceoltóirí na Nollag sing Carols for Concern. They will arrive before 9 pm into the Royal Marine Lounge on Saturday 13th December for an hour of festive Christmas music. Come and join your local group's Annual Celebration for this worthy cause. CROSSCARE CHRISTMAS FOOD POVERTY APPEAL As the cost of living continues to rise, more families than ever are turning to Crosscare for help. This year, almost 3,000 people – including 1,200 children – sought basic food support, while nearly 12,000 affordable meals were served in the Portland Row Community Café. More than 10% of people in Ireland are now at risk of food poverty, and emergency parcels alone can’t address the growing pressures families face. We believe in giving people a hand up, not a handout. Every donation helps someone stabilise their life and move toward independence. Please support our 2025 Christmas Food Poverty Appeal. Your donation – big or small – will help provide food, stability, and a pathway toward independence for those who need it most. Donate at www.crosscare.ie or call 01 8360011. ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD – 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. INTERDENOMINATIONAL CAROL SERVICE There will be an Interdenominational Carol Service on Sunday 7th December at 6pm in St. Michael’s Church. The 4 churches in the town centre are coming together to celebrate Christmas with Judit Máté accompanying the carol singing on the Organ. Please come and join us. Carols will be lead by the St. Michael’s choir with members of the Anglican, the Methodist and the Presbyterian churches in the town. St. Michael’s is always looking for new members to join the choir, this could be a good opportunity to get involved. 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 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025. It will replace the usual SHARE Collection. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. 39th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH The Dun Laoghaire 39th Annual Christmas Day Lunch will again be hosting a "Dine at home" delivery service this Christmas Day. A Traditional full Christmas Dinner (all the trimmings) will be delivered fresh to your door on Christmas Day itself, or you can collect directly from the Blackrock Rugby Club, Stradbrook Road. For collection please arrive during your allocated time so it will avoid delays. Collections between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm on Christmas Day. Further details phone 01 280 4776. PARISH PARTNERSHIP – ADVENT CONVERSATIONS - ‘BUILDING HOPE’ Tuesday 9th December is Focus Ireland. In St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule at 7.30 pm followed by Tea/Coffee in the Parish Centre. All Welcome. Donation box at the door. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SURVEY – HAVE YOUR SAY The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland. The survey is school specific and needs to be responded to by all parents and prospective parents locally. VOCATION TO RELIGIOUS/CONSECRATED LIFE For Young Women (18-40yrs) who are discerning a Vocation to Religious/Consecrated Life, monthly meetings are held in Charleville Retreat Centre, Cork. The day includes prayer, talks, Holy Mass, Adoration and a chance to meet and chat with religious sisters of different communities. If you are interested in attending please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 all Masses from 16th to 24th December. CHURCH ART CALENDAR 2026 Church Art Calendars for 2026 are available for €3 each from the Parish Office open Monday to Friday. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT LINEThe Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This Service is available from 10 am to 1 pm - Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807 077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information. NEW CHOIR MEMBERS Ladies and Gents of all ages!! The Parish Choir would welcome new members. Practice every Sunday after 12 noon Mass. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office. ‘Remember To sing is to pray twice’ AIFREANN GAEILGE Ceiliúrtar Aifreann Gaeilge gach Domhnach i nDún Laoghaire ag 10.30, le cór bríomhar faoi stiúir chumasach Phauline Uí Argáin. Ba bhreá linn ceoltóirí traidisiúnta nó amhránaithe eile a bheith inár dteannta. Buailigí isteach chugainn! A reminder that there is an Irish Mass in St. Michael’s Church Dún Laoghaire every Sunday at 10.30 am. We have a fine choir with Pauline Uí Argáin as director. Further traditional musicians / singers are most welcome to participate. DALKEY / DÚN LAOGHAIRE / GLASTHULE PARISH PARTNERSHIP NEW APPOINTMENTS We are delighted to share some news about our Parish Partnership and the Priests who will be serving among us. Earlier this summer, Archbishop Dermot Farrell appointed Fr. Pat O’Rourke as curate to the parishes of Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule, with occasional assistance in our partnership with Dalkey. The Archbishop has also appointed Fr. Lawrence La’ah, from Nigeria, as the new curate for Dalkey Parish, who will also lend support at times in Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule. In addition, Fr. David Brough has been appointed as Administrator pro tem of both Glasthule and Dún Laoghaire, alongside his ongoing role as Parish Priest of Dalkey. These appointments take immediate effect. We extend a very warm welcome to Fr. Pat and Fr. Lawrence, and we look forward to working together with Fr. David, Fr. Ciaran, Fr. Martin and Fr. Brian along with the many great religious, lay teams and Parish staff across our three parishes. Three parishes growing together — one partnership building hope. WHY SUNDAY MATTERS Letter from the Irish Bishops “As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have been away, to return with renewed joy to the celebration of the Eucharist.” An introductory video and a four-part video series titled Sunday Mass – Digging Deeper can be found at catholicbishops.ie. ADULT GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICE This is a free and confidential service. The Adult guidance and Information Service provides professional guidance, information and advice for adults who are considering education, training or career options. Contact Details: DDLETB Education Services – South East: Dundrum Adult Education Service at 01 298 9283; Dun Laoghaire Adult Education Service at 01 204 3676 Website: www.adulteducationsoutheast.com BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary community and parish-based service. Our objective is to support the bereaved through the grieving process and our services are totally free of charge and confidential within the law. The name Bethany is derived from the story of Jesus’ friends Martha & Mary who lived in a village called Bethany and grieved over the death of their brother Lazarus. Visit bethany.ie/. AWARE – SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie. VOCATIONSPlease keep our seminarians and those discerning a vocation to priesthood in your prayers. If you know of anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a priest, please ask them to contact the Vocations team, Fr. Séamus or Fr. Bill, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Good and gracious God, you have called us through Baptism to discipleship with your Son, Jesus Christ, and have sent us to bring the Good News of salvation to all peoples. We pray you to grant us more priests and religious to build up your Church here within the Archdiocese of Dublin. Inspire our young men and women to give themselves totally to the work of Christ and His Church. Together may we seek the face of Christ in the poor, in the marginalized, the forgotten, that they may know the wonders of your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 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. 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. 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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