ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD

The Altar List of the Dead remains open until the end of November. The Envelopes and Lists are available on the tables inside the Main doors of the Church.

You are requested to kindly prepare them and return them to the safe in the Church or hand them in at the Parish Office or Sacristy. Mass on the First Friday of each month is offered for all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.

“It is a Holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins”.

SCRIPTURE STUDY

Scripture Study Class with Fr. Tom McDonald on Monday 11th November 2019 at 7.30 p.m. in St. Michael's Hospital Chapel (entrance through main door of Hospital), Dun Laoghaire. Topic: The Psalms. Contact: 087 612 3675. All are welcome.

THE COIS FARRAIGE CEILI BAND

Fior Mini Ceili on Saturday 23rd November start 8 pm to 10.30 pm in St. Joseph's Parish Pastoral Centre, Glasthule. €5 supper included. Bring your instrument and play a tune or sing a song. For inquiries contact John 086 372 3610.

Are holding a Parent Support Event on 11th November at 7:20 pm in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown way, Tallaght. For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 085 2888 888.

DIOCESAN ALTAR SERVER DAY

The Archdiocese of Dublin is inviting all Altar Servers from the Archdiocese to gather on Saturday  23^rd November in St. Paul’s Church at Arran Quay.We offer faith, Catechesis, fun (getting to know each other) and friendship (with Jesus through the celebration of the Eucharist and with each other). Starts 9.30 am and finishes 2.30 pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Registration necessary forms (parental consent forms) downloaded online www.evangelisation.ie or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Donation welcome on the day. 
 

Invite you to attend our weekly Coffee Mornings on Wednesdays from 10.30 am to 11.30 am in the Crosscare Community Café, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. All welcome to join us for tea, coffee and a chat.

NEW PILGRIM PATH WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

The Society of St John the Evangelist is a monastic community in the Anglican Episcopal Church, based in Cambridge, Mass. Rooted in the ancient traditions of prayer and community life, and critically engaged with contemporary culture, the Brothers seek to know and share an authentic experience of God’s love and mercy. ‘Silence’ is one of many short and beautiful online talks available on their website. Access it and other rich spiritual online resources, at www.NewPilgrimPath.ie.

DIABETES IRELAND

Public Education Meeting on Thursday 14^th November 2019 at 8 pm in the Stillorgan Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin 4. Speakers: Dr. Wan Mahmood, Consultant Endocrinologist, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown and Dr. Finian Fallon, Dean, College of Psychology, City Colleges & St. Vincent's Private Hospital. All welcome. Tea and Coffee served. Admission free.  

AN EVENING WITH PHIL COULTER

Join Newtownpark Avenue parish for a magical evening of music with Phil Coulter on Thursday 5^th December at 7.30 pm in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock. Tickets €25 are available in the Newtownpark Pastoral Centre or the Texaco Garage on Newtownpark Avenue.

THE ENCOUNTER

Join other young adults (20’s & 30’s) for a night of live acoustic music, reflective prayer in adoration, with guest speaker on life, faith and purpose. Followed by social, pizza and refreshments. Our next Encounter will be Friday 15th November at 8 pm. We are delighted to announce that  Piano man - Tom Conroy will be our Musician and Natalie Doherty will be our guest speaker for the night. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR follow us on Instagram @theyoungchurchdublin

DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Drivers needed for one hour only on Saturday mornings to deliver 'Meals on Wheels' in the Dun Laoghaire area. Please contact: 086 248 5251.

TIME OF PRAYER AND FRATERNAL GATHERING FOR MEN EXPLORING THE CALL TO PRIESTHOOD

The Vocations Office of the Dublin Diocese would like to invite men interested in discerning a call to priesthood to an evening of prayer and fraternal gathering on: Friday 13th December from 7 pm to 9 pm in St. Andrew's Church, Westland Row, Dublin 2. Do you know of men in your parish who might like to explore the call to priesthood? Please invite them along to this event being organised by the Vocations Team. If you know of someone who might be interested, please RSVP before November 29^th to Fr. Enda:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or

Fr. Séamus:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND ROSARY INTENTION

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Tuesday to Friday from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. Adorers unable to attend at this time may continue Adoration before the Tabernacle at their usual hour. The Rosary Intention and Eucharistic Adoration each morning will be for the family and for the protection of the unborn child. Booklets on the table beside the Adoration signing register.  

PRAYING THE ROSARY

Each Saturday at 2.30 pm at Our Lady’s Grotto, Oliver Plunkett Road, Monkstown; Each Saturday at 3 pm in St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire; Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm at Our Lady’s Grotto, Eden Villas, Glasthule

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

USED POSTAGE STAMPS

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. To date they have raised over €80,000. If you have any coins or foreign currency which can be repatriated please leave into the Parish Office.

Full text of the Pope's video message at the Opening of the World Meeting of Families.

Dear Friends,

"As I prepare to visit Ireland in a few days' time for the World Meeting of Families, I send a warm word of greeting to all the Irish people. I am excited at the thought of returning to Ireland.

"As you know, the World Meeting is a celebration of the beauty of God's plan for the family. It is also an occasion for families from all over the world to meet and support one another in living out their special vocation.

"Families today face many challenges in their efforts to embody faithful love, to bring up children with sound values and to be a leaven of goodness, love and mutual concern in the larger community. You know all this.

"I hope that this festival will be a source of renewed encouragement to families everywhere, especially those families that will be present in Dublin. May it remind us all of the essential place of the family in the life of society and in the building of a better future for today's young people.

"Young people are the future! It is very important to prepare them for the future, preparing them today, in the present, but also rooted in the past: young people and grandparents. This is very important.

"Although the specific reason for my visit to Ireland is the World Meeting of Families, I would like to include all the members of the Irish family.

"I know that many people are working hard to prepare for my Visit, and I thank all of them from my heart. I ask everyone to pray that this great festival will be a moment of joy and serenity, a caress of Jesus' tender love for all families, and indeed, for all God's children.

"I assure you of my closeness in prayer, and I would ask you to pray for me. From my heart, I send you my blessing.

"May God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you. Amen

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 

BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

If you were recently or long-time bereaved the Bethany Group are there to support you. Please contact the Parish Office on 01 280 4969 for further details.

AIFREANN 10 A.M. (SUNDAY IRISH MASS)

Fáilte roimh gach éinne, (óg, sean agus mean-aosta!) chun canadh agus chun ceol a dhéanamh leis an gcór, in onóir Dé. Siúl isteach! Fáilte romhat gach Domhnach ag 9.45 a.m. 

 POPE FRANCIS ENCYCLICAL 

A limited number of copies on sale in the Sacristy at €5. Companion and study guide to the encyclical by Pope Francis published by the Irish Catholic available to order. Tel: 01 687 4095. Cost: €12.99.