PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND

Takes place after all Masses the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February 2023. Many thanks to all Collectors and Subscribers. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. This Collection is for our own Church.

NEW PILGRIM PATH WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

To make His face known (cf. John 17:26) John O’Donohue Musical Tribute. “Somewhere, out at the edges, the light is turning... and the freed air goes wild with light... May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought, generous in love.” These are the words of the late, great Irish poet, philosopher and writer, John O’Donohue, in a truly uplifting memorial video. Watch at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie

THANK YOU FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The local branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all those who contributed to their monthly Church Gate Collection. If you are in need of help or support, please leave a note in our donation box in the Church. It is fixed to the wall near the main Church entrance and close by the Baptismal font. Or you can leave a message on their mobile at: 087 134 9488.

                 MASS AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK

We in Sallynoggin/Glenageary will have a Mass and Anointing of the Sick in Our Lady of Victories Church on Sunday 19^th February at 2.30pm.  Families and carers are asked to bring their elderly or housebound if possible. The Mass will be followed by refreshments which will be served in the Church.

EBLANA CLUB EVENTS

The Eblana Club is open every Tuesday and Friday from 7.30 p.m., Wednesday nights is Chess night, Saturday mornings Ukulele sessions; Art classes on Wednesday lunchtime, all interested are very welcome to attend.

The next major cultural event will be on Thursday 23rd February when Jimmy Crowley and Eve Telford will be live in the club. A major feature of the night will be the songs from their recently launched new collection. The songs come from the travelling communities throughout Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England. Concert Tickets €10 each available from the club bar or Costello Jewellers, Northumberland Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. 

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2023

February 2023 marks the 31st celebration of World Day of the Sick instituted by Saint John Paul II and is celebrated on Saturday 11th February.'Take Care of Him – Go and Do the Same Yourselves’ ‘Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, if illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment, unaccompanied by care and compassion, it can become inhumane.’ (Pope Francis 2023). In that spirit, we place those who are sick in mind, body or spirit at the centre of our time of prayer with God who is charity and love. Let us surround them with compassion.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

A Visit to Lourdes Grotto, Oblate Fathers, Inchicore in honour of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on 11^th February 2023. Mass will be held at 7 pm followed by a Torchlight procession. A bus leaves Holy Family Church, Kill-o’-the-Grange and Sallynoggin Church at 5.30 pm. Fare €10. Please come and join us. If you are interested, contact: Maria Monaghan at 086 357 6374 or 01 285 6069 (between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.)

ACCORD COLLECTION

The Annual Collection for Accord Dublin, the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family, will be made at all Masses the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February. Accord Dublin throughout the diocese offers Marriage Preparation courses – online, small groups; Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships, currently online or by phone; A Relationship and Sexuality Programme for schools. Accord Dublin needs your support this year more than ever. Please give generously on February 11th and 12th.

LUMEN DOMINICAN CENTRE

Spring 2023 Registration now open. 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. 28 In-person Modules and 4 Online Modules. Lumen Dominican Centre, Sion Hill Campus, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Information leaflets available in the Church. Contact: 01 288 2075. To register online please visit: www.lumenop.ie

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 2^nd Monday). SHINE Blackrock Branch, Centre for Living. Rose Hill, Carysfort Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Daytime: 01 7098110.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS

Christmas is coming and so are the cards. Please save your stamps which can be left into the Parish Office and they can be recycled to raise funds for charity. Thank you.

CASA ROSA DOMINICAN MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

Serving the community since 1970. Enrolling now for one or two years. Free preschool year (ECCE) programmes. Commencing September 2023. Contact Casa Rosa Dominican Montessori Preschool, Convent Road, Dun Laoghaire or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WORLD YOUTH DAY – LISBON 2023

Parishes and Individuals are now invited to register their interest in either attending WYD Lisbon or organising a parish group to participate. Over the past year many parishes and people have noted in submissions for the Task Force and also preparatory meetings on Synod the importance of reaching out to younger people.

World Youth Day will take place 1st to 6th August in Lisbon 2023. Package options and costs are still being determined and the registration system will open in September. At present it is intended to have the option for teenagers aged 16-18 to participate as well as those aged 18-29. 

The Archdiocese of Dublin has a great tradition in participation at World Youth Day. This is a great opportunity to reach out to young people and connect them to young people in many parishes that will participate at WYD. A full pastoral programme for all pilgrims will also commence later in the year, with opportunities for leadership roles as well. Get in touch and keep in touch

We would like to hear from you between now and before September so that we can focus and fine tune the various package options that will be proposed.

Parishes are now invited to register their interest – providing information if possible on numbers and maybe local leaders also. Individuals can also use this system to register their interest. Groups (Schools, Third Level Chaplaincy, Faith groups) – can also use this system Expression of Interest for WYD Lisbon 2023   Contact .