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)

Thought for the week

What you are is God's gift to you,What you become is your gift to God.

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!

OCTOBER DEVOTIONS

The October Devotions will commence on Tuesday 1^st October immediately after the 10 a.m. Mass and will continue each morning Monday - Saturday for the month of October. The October Devotions consist of - The Rosary, Litany of Our Lady and the Prayer to St. Joseph. Everyone is encouraged to pray these Devotions either in Church or at home.

Minding the Mind public lecture series

These free events focus on important mental health topics and are designed to provide valuable support and guidance to individuals and families.

Event Schedule:

14th October: Mental Health, Diet and the Body

Speaker: Dr Angela Mullins, Senior Chartered Counselling Psychologist
Time: 7:30-9:00pm

21st October: Healthy Communication in Family Relationships
Speaker: Scott Hill, Senior Social Worker
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
4th November: Stress – Friend or Foe
Speaker: Denise McGinley, Nurse Specialist Health Promotion
Time: 7:30-9:00pm

The lectures will take place at St John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 FH 92.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

ANNUAL MASS

The Annual Mass for all those whose Funerals took place from St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire during the past year will be offered in our Parish Church on Saturday 16^th November 2024 at 6pm You, your family, relatives, neighbours and friends are all invited to this Concelebrated Mass.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Monthly Collection will be held this weekend Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2024. Your generous support will be greatly appreciated.

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.

ST. BERNADETTE – RELIC PILGRIMAGE

In September and October, the relics of St. Bernadette will visit three churches in Dublin: Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, September 25th - 26th; Mary Immaculate, Inchicore, October 23rd - 24th; and Adam & Eve’s, Merchants Quay, October 25th - 26th. For more information, visit www.stbernadette.ie.

LUMEN REGISTRATION

Lumen is a place of encounter, dialogue and learning in the heart of Blackrock on the south side of Dublin. Inspired by the Dominican ethos, we offer a broad range of morning, evening and online modules for adults of all ages. Gain from the experience and expertise of our tutors and lecturers in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Autumn 2024 registration is now open. Twenty-four in-person modules and one online module. To register online please visit our website: www.lumenop.ie

EBLANA CLUB EVENTS

Meanwhile the Eblana Club's "JACK'S CLUB" open mic music takes place each Monday evening also at 7.30p.m. All welcome.

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 50^th 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.

ABIDE in His Love Women’s Conference. 15th-17th November 2024

The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Join us for an inspiring weekend with guest speakers including Lisa Cotter (Denver, Colorado), the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr. Barry Braum (London), Kathleen Nichols & Celine Kelly (Magdala, Israel), Bishop Kevin Doran (Elphin), Catherine DiNuzzo (Kansas), and Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR, among others. This conference will celebrate the beauty and dignity of women in the Church and the world today. It offers a wonderful opportunity to come together, form new friendships, be uplifted by powerful talks, and experience the transformative presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We encourage you to invite a family member or friend to join you. To register, visit Eventbrite.ie and search for "Abide in His Love." Further information, including accommodation details, will be sent via email upon registration.

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 2^nd 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.