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ORGAN RECITAL SERIES 2022 On Sunday 21st August at 8 p.m. the Recital will be given by Peter McBride. Admission €15 / €10. On next Sunday 28th August at 8 pm the Recital will be given by Judit Máté All are welcome to attend. Further details on posters at Church entrance. PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND Takes place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2022. 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 Website of the Week: Dorothy Day: Anarchist on the Path to Sainthood American activist, Dorothy Day, famously said “Don't call me a saint. I don't want to be dismissed so easily”. 41 years after her death, the Catholic church has opened the case for her possible canonisation. Her journey led this single mother from atheism, communism and anarchy to radical Catholicism. She called all believers to fight racism, war and poverty. Her Catholic Worker newspaper proclaimed the rights of workers and the poor, and espoused complete pacifism in response to nuclear war. In her ‘houses of hospitality’, she sheltered and fed New York City’s homeless through the Great Depression. Making powerful enemies as she challenged Church and State, she was jailed and mistreated in her relentless campaigns for social justice. Pope Francis, addressing Congress in 2015, reflected his hope for the U.S. to model itself after four historical Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Thomas Merton and Dorothy Day. To watch a PBS documentary on this extraordinary woman, click here. www.newpilgrimpath.ie B.E. - BEGINNING EXPERIENCE B.E. is a support group for those coping with the pain of loss of their life partner, through Death, Separation or Divorce. Few people are able to cope alone with the pain of loss. Coping effectively with bereavement is a skill we can all learn. Next Coping with Life Alone Programme will take place on 3rd September 2022 from 8.45 am - 4 pm in St. Mary’s Priory, Main Street, Dublin 24 D24KA40 Next Residential weekend will take place from 7th - 9th October in St Mary’s Priory Main Street Tallaght. For further information please contact 086 087 7379 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - ADULT STUDIES Commences on Friday 9th September from 7.30 pm to 9 pm in the Presentation Hall, Glasthule. Spiritual Director: Fr. Timothy Moran LC and Facilitator: Caoimhe Frain. Enquiries and booking should be made prior to Wednesday 7th September. For information phone 01 2854667 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Learning and Living our Catholic faith. It is important for us to know what the Church teaches, to know what we believe in and to be able to talk about it to others with confidence. LEGION OF MARY CENTENARY CONCERTTo mark the 100th year anniversary of the Legion of Mary, a concert will take place in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Saturday 3rd September. Special guests: award winning soprano Celine Byrne, the Dublin Concert Band, Lorraine Mathews. Book at Eventbrite. Tickets are €30 (premium – seating in reserved area) and €20 (general admission). MARINO INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION Are you looking for food for the mind and oxygen for the soul in the company of fellow travellers? Join the Adult Education Certificate in Spirituality and Human Development Programme. It is open for applications now. For more information www.mie.ie/spirituality. If interested please contact Mary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 087 450 8549. 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. A PEOPLE'S HISTORY Capturing The Voices Of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the National Folklore Collection at University College Dublin, is carrying out an oral history project in the county, The People's History of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. We are looking to speak with residents (and former residents) of the county area with a view to recording what they know about their families' and their own histories in the area. We would love to reach out to members of parishes all over the county in the hope of connecting in particular with older parishioners who would be interested in taking part in this important project, which will become part of a major national archive and an invaluable research resource for years into the future. There is no need for participants to carry out any research, or to have specific information relating to particular dates or noteworthy events - we are interested above all in the experiences of ordinary families from the-area over the generations. Interviews can be carried out in English or Irish. Anyone who would be interested can contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 087 118 3160 and we will get in touch to arrange an interview. SHINE CARERS GROUP For The Carers of those who are effected by Mental Illness meeting on First Monday each month 8 pm (2nd Monday if it's Bank Holiday) in the Centre for Living, top of Carysford Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. www.shinecarersblackrock.ie DUN LAOGHAIRE ACTIVE RETIREMENT PLEASE NOTE: There will be No Monthly Meeting held in August. KNOW YOUR FAITH PATHWAYS- EXPLORING FAITH & MINISTRY Pathways is a two-year one night a week course for adults of all ages wish to explore their faith. It runs from late September to May each year. There are no exams and no written work. The only requirement is an openness to listening to others and to participate. You can just come along and enjoy! The cost is €400 for the coming year which may be paid in instalments. This adult faith development programme begins this year in DCU St. Patrick's Campus, Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9 on Thursday 29th September from 7.00pm – 9.30 pm. Booking is now open. Places are limited so early application is advisable, some sponsorship may be available for those of limited means. For more information please visit our webpage: www.missionministry.ieor contact: Eileen Houlahan, CHF, PhD, Director, Pathways Programme. Phone 01 808 7594, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ARCHDIOCESE SEEKING TO APPOINT PROPERTY ASSET MANAGERThe Archdiocese wishes to appoint an experienced Property Asset Manager to devise and deliver a comprehensive property strategy. The Property Asset Manager will assist parishes to:
Full details can be found at dublindiocese.ie/vacancies/. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with enquiries. WORLD YOUTH DAY – LISBON 2023Parishes 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . DIOCESAN LOURDES INVALID FUND Enrolments in the Dublin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund are taking place from May to the end of August in our Parish Church. Donations may be left into the Sacristy or Parish Office. The fund enables sick people to travel to Lourdes with the Archbishop in September. Your financial support and your prayer are deeply appreciated. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE COURSE Pope Francis is urging all Catholics to understand that they are called to be missionary disciples. This calls for a different vision of what it means to be Church. In this course – ideal for members of parish pastoral councils as they look ahead – we wish to explore together this new vision through reflecting on the signs of the times, the teaching of Pope Francis and a biblical understanding of faith. Our presenters have a wide range of experience in pastoral ministry as well as being theologians, missionaries and teachers. The course is jointly organised by Spiritan Mission Ireland and the Office of Mission and Ministry in the Archdiocese of Dublin. Early registration is advisable as places are limited. For more details, and how to register, see posters on Church Notice-boards. SENIORLINE NEEDS NEW VOLUNTEERS We are Ireland’s national line for older people and we need new volunteers, women and men aged 55+. Full training provided. All details from Anne at 087-7450721. We would love to hear from you. VIRTUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO If you are unable to go to church for your hour's adoration, why not click on https://virtualadoration.home.blog/ from your home, where Jesus is waiting for you. “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” Mt 11: 28 AWARE - SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS If you, or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, please consider using the Phone in and Zoom Support & Self Care Groups, the Support Line or Support Mail, now and throughout the holiday season. For more information about the groups www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/and all of our services on www.aware.ie/If you would like to volunteer with Aware, please see their website for more information:www.aware.ie/get-involved/volunteering/ TEEN HOPE CONNECTED Teen Hope Connected is a weekly Youth Group. It takes place every Wednesday 6-7pm via Zoom. Join us for fun, exploring faith and life with other Teens through small group discussions, top class games and prayer. If you are interested in joining, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it YCD CONNECTED – BRINGING YOUNG PEOPLE TOGETHER The Young Church Dublin invite you to join our connected group for Young Adults (20’s 30’s) We meet online every Wednesday, from 8.00-9.00pm for some time of fellow, reflection on Scripture and prayer together. It provides an opportunity to connect in with other young adults in a community of faith. For more information please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GENERATION TECH Generation Tech is a free service and is run by volunteers. Volunteer run FREE HELPLINE to help older people in Ireland with tech issues. Our volunteers are tech experts and work in shifts from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. Support is provided over the phone. If you need help with smartphones, tablets, social media, apps, PCs, printers, etc. CALL US on: 01-9633 288.
ACCORD Dublin has launched a new website. For Sacramental Marriage Preparation Courses or for Marriage and Relationship Counselling please visit www.accorddublin.ie
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Helpline 01 271 3199. Opens 9 am every day. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it South Dublin County Council - Helpline 01-4149043 with the lines initially open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. Out of hours email contact through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it COVID-19 TECH SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE Covid19 Tech is a group of I.T professionals who have come together from across Ireland to volunteer and offer free tech support to Irish seniors in our communities so they can stay connected with their loved ones and required services during the Covid19 crisis. More information visit: https://covid19tech.ie 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.
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 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. MONTH’S MIND MASSES To facilitate the families of those who funerals take place in St. Michael’s Church, the 6 p.m. Mass on the first Saturday of each month will be offered for those who have died in the previous month. Please contact the Parish Office at 01 280 4969 for further information. 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. EMMAUS VOCATION JOURNEY 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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