21 November 2024, Thursday
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) 

 “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”—Saint Augustine

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 open at 6.30 pm). Tickets €20; Senior €17 and Junior €17 available from the Parish Office.

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.

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.

CHURCH ART CALENDAR 2025

Church Art Calendars for 2025 are available from the Parish Office for €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!

ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD

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

You are invited to prepare them and return them to the safe inside the Main door or hand them in at the Parish Office. All Masses on the First Friday of each Month in St. Michael’s Church are offered for all those on the Altar List of the Dead.

DUN LAOGHAIRE ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The final Meeting for this year 2024 will be held on Friday 29th November at 2 pm in the Assembly Hall, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (dlr) County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. New members welcome.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR PRIESTHOOD

On Sunday 24th November on the Feast of Christ the King, at 3.30 pm, in St Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, Dublin 2. Mass of Thanksgiving for the gift of Priesthood organised by the Vocations Society of St. Joseph (formerly known as St Joseph’s Young Priests Society). The homilist will be Fr. Paul Glennon. Fr. Séamus McEntee is the society’s Chief Chaplain. Dr. John O’Keeffe from Maynooth with a number of seminarians will provide the music.

EBLANA CLUB EVENTS

The Eblana clubs" JACKS CLUB" open mic music takes place each Monday at 7.30pm All welcome

ADULT STUDIES OF THE CATECHISM

Know your faith, live it and pass it on! Every Friday from 7.30 pm to 9 pm in the Presentation Hall, Glasthule, starting Friday 13th September. Term includes a mid-term break and ends early December. The section of the Catechism is read, studied and discussed in a small group with a priest Spiritual Director. There is no cost. Contact Sallynoggin Parish Office on 01 285 4667

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.

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.