A series of Lenten Talks will be held in Donabate Portrane Community Centre at 8 pm on the following dates:

Thursday 1st March –

Topic:  Where does The Mass come from?

Speaker:  Liam Tracy OSM

Thursday 8th March –

Topic:  With whom did Jesus eat? 

Speaker:  Seamus O’Connell

Thursday 15th March –

Topic:  Bread of heaven or food for the journey?

Speaker:  Jim Corkery SJ

Thursday 22nd March –

Topic:  Renewing the face of the earth

Speaker:  Fáinche Ryan

Reminders: Events in the coming days:

Events at All Hallows: Developing Parish Seminar 2012: “The Experience of the Eucharistic, Empowering Creativity in the Body of Christ” with Liam Lawton will be held on 27^th & 28^th of February. Public Lecture: “How Music Enhances the Eucharistic Liturgy” with Liam Lawton takes place on Monday 27^th of February at 7.30pm in Woodcock Hall, All Hallows. Admission €10.00. To book call 01 8373745 ext 552.

Lenten Talk with Fr Kevin Doran: Fr. Kevin Doran, General Secretary, IEC2012, will give a special Lenten Talk on Ash Wednesday (February 22nd), in Roundwood Parish Church during the 7.00pm Mass. Blessing with Ashes will take place at approx 7.40pm.

Lenten Talk with Fr. Kieran O Mahony OSA: As part of the preparation phase for the International Eucharistic Congress, a series of seven public lectures on the Eucharist will be held in the Milltown Institute on seven consecutive Wednesdays, The second talk takes place this Wednesday 22nd February. See www.dublindiocese.ie for full details

Bell visit to Greystones/Kilquade: As part of preparations for the Eucharistic Congress the Congress Bell will visit the area from 23rd February- 28th February

“Reflections on the Eucharist” at the Iona Pastoral Centre, St Colmcille’s Parish, Knocklyon with Dr. Martin O'Sullivan, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist / Clinical Director  Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Wednesday, February 29th 2012, at 8.00 p.m.  

New Notices:

Workshop on Eucharistic Adoration with Lectio Divina and Catechesis:  This workshop will present the “Leader's Guide for Eucharistic Adoration with Lectio Divina and Catechesis and will include booklets and guides for Parishes and schools to assist adult and children's Eucharistic Adoration. The workshop will be on Saturday 25 February 2012 at St. Mary & St. Peter's Parish, Arus Lorcain, Castle Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, in the Parish Pastoral Centre from 11am to 2pm. Anyone who is interested in Eucharistic Adoration is welcome. Coffee/tea will be available. Please bring a packed lunch. There is no charge for the workshop, however a voluntary collection will be made on the day.

Contact: Fr. Kevin Bartley. Phone Nos.: Home: 2697754. Mobile: 0872755413. Email: kevingbartley@eircom.net 

Art Competition for Primary Schools an art competition for primary schools in the Archdiocese — based on the theme for the Congress The Eucharist – Communion with Christ and with One Another — is being organised by the Education Secretariat and the Dublin Preparatory committee. The competition is open to children from Second to Sixth Class.

Principals have been contacted and each school organises its own competition which closes on Friday, 11^th May 2012. The school selects first, second and third prize-winners. Parishes are invited to support this competition by liaising with the schools; provide the prizes for the 3 prize winners for each school in the parish and arrange a presentation ceremony. An exhibition of the children’s winning entries may be organised in the church or parish centre in the weeks leading up to the Congress to raise awareness among the school children, their families and parishioners.

Larkhill/Whitehall/Santry presents “Talks on aspects of the Eucharist”:  in the Church of the Holy Child, Thatch Rd., Whitehall. .During the upcoming Novena of Grace we will have the following homilies on different aspects of the Eucharist.

Monday 5th March: 9.15am & 7.00pm Mass – Fr. Paddy Boyle (Lecturer in Scripture-All Hallows) -The Eucharist in Scripture

Tuesday 6th March: 9.15am & 7.00pm Mass – Fr. Damian McNeice (Master of Ceremonies to the Archbishop) – The Eucharistic Liturgy

Wednesday 7th March: 9.15am & 7.00pm Mass – Mr. Conor Hickey (Director of Crosscare) – The Dismissal Rite-we continue Christ’s journey along the pathways of the world.

After the 9.15am Morning Mass there will be tea/coffee in the Coffee Dock

St. Mary's, Tallaght presents “Talks on Eucharist in Scripture”:  Four talks by Fr. Wilfrid Harrington, OP on Thursdays of Lent in Dominican Priory, Tallaght. 1st March – "The Gospels and Eucharist"; 8th March – "Paul and Eucharist"; 15th March -" Communion with Christ"; 22nd March -"Communion with one another".

The Word is Flesh & Blood (The Eucharist in Sacred Scripture) Edited by Vivian Boland, OP and Thomas McCarthy OP is a collection of Articles following the movement of the Mass. Reflections from an international team of scholars on the Eucharist in Scripture. Produced (Feb 2012) to coincide with IEC 2012. Published by Dominican Publications (available at Veritas)

Beechwood Parish, Seven lectures for Congress: A series of Public Lectures – "Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement"; is being held at Milltown Park institute, Ranelagh on Wednesday Evenings, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. during February & March. These will run until 28th March. 

Lenten Talks at Donabate Parish: Lenten Talks on Eucharist:  Table Fellowship or Sacred Banquet?
To be held in Donabate Portrane Community Centre @ 8.00 pm. Thursday 1st March; Topic:  Where does the Mass come from? Speaker:  Liam Tracy OSM
Thursday 8th March; Topic:  With whom did Jesus eat? Speaker:  Seamus O'Connell
Thursday 15th March; Topic:  Bread of heaven or food for the journey? Speaker:  Jim Corkery SJ
Thursday 22nd March; Topic:  Renewing the face of the earth. Speaker:  Fáinche Ryan

Communications Office
Office Tel: 01 8360723

Please visit www.accord.ie for information on courses or contact 01-4784400

NAOMI PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES 2011

Naomi, 11, Marlbourough Court, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.

Ph:  878 6156 / naomipremarriage@naomi.ie / www.irishweddingsonline.com

If you ever ponder the question in your heart…Am I being called to the priesthood?, then this group is for you.  We invite the Lord to walk with us and through prayer, reflection and discussion in the presence of facilitators and others who are discerning you have a chance to delve further into the myster of Christ's calling for you.

The document course takes place over four Saturday mornings in October, November, December and February and one weekend in January.  The meetings take place in Dublin City Centre and the weekend in St Patricks Seminary Maynooth.  There is no cost involved in taking part.

The Emmaus Vocation Journey is designed to allow the participants to form a kind of faith-community, in which each person will be supported by the others in the process of discernment.  For that reason, participants are invited to make a commitment to the whole programme.  For more information:  www.priest.ie/news

How to apply?  If you would like to take part int his course please contact:                      Fr. Eamonn at 086 8346071 or vocations@dublindiocese.ie

      E-Good News –  is online www.evangelisation.ie is now online. Please add the link to your parish notices/newsletters/announcements/social media etc.

       It can also be downloaded to iphones etc if people have access to Facebook. We are trying to get many people to use our Facebook page – “like” – www.facebook.com/dublinfacebook

·         We also would like to welcome Fr. Kieran Mc Dermott, our new Vicar of Evangelisation and Ecumenism. He takes up responsibilities on our diocesan Feast day, 14^th November 2011.

5.       International Eucharistic Congress 2012 – 3 New Items/resources all available on www.iec2012.ie  ,

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Mindfulness Workshops 8th – 10th May 2012

Emmaus will host three days of Mindfulness Workshops from 8th – 10th May 2012.

Mindfulness Through Art – Mindful Eating & Mindfulness Through Movement full details listed below.

For full details see www.dublindiocese.ie

Updates for Newsletters/ Notice boards/Parish Websites

Reminders:

Exploring John’s Gospel: Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA will give his second lecture tonight Monday 20th February at Orlagh from 7.30-9.30pm under the title “Exploring John’s Gospel: Receive the Holy Spirit.”  The cost is €10 per lecture. To book for any of these events contact Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16.  Tel: (01) 495 8190 or email: info@orlagh.ie.

The National Parish Youth Conference: The Tullamore Junior Parish Pastoral Council is currently planning their third annual National Youth Conference, which will take place on Saturday 25th February in St Mary’s Youth Centre in Tullamore, commencing at 9am. This event will see various young people from all over Ireland converging on Tullamore to enjoy an exciting and inspirational day. Guest speakers on the day will include ‘Bishop Kieran O Reilly, Dublin Footballer,  Ger Brennan, Andrew O’Connell and Jonny Somerville from Youth Alpha Ireland. Admission is €5. For further information log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie and click on JPPC. Email frpatrickdonnelly@yahoo.ie or call 057 9321587 (ask for Genny). Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tullamore-Junior-Parish-Pastoral-Council/122404544471101.

Course for Cantors: Patrice O’Connor will present a course for cantors in 3 sessions on Wednesday evenings 22nd/29th February and 7th March at Clonliffe College (8.00 – 9.30 pm.). Total cost is €15 per person payable when booking. Please contact the Liturgy Resource Centre 01 8087554.

Meditation for Beginners: Four Week introduction to Christian Meditation: Exploring basic elements of meditation: Awareness, prayer-word, silence. Eugene McCaffrey, OCD. Monday: 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Feb. 20th, 27th, Mar 5th, 12th. This course is a unit. It is essential to attend each session. Booking is essential. Suggested Offering: €35.00. For further details and booking contact: Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Ave, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4. Tel: 01-6430200/Email: avila@ocd.ie

Notices:

Rite of Election: The Rite of Election will take place this coming Sunday the 26^th of February at 3.30pm in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral for adults who will be initiated this Easter.

Masses in Irish during Lent: Aifreann don Charghas ag 1.15 p.m. gach lá, Luan go hAoine, i Séipéal na Sacraiminte Beannaithe, Siúlán Bhaitsiléir, Baile Átha Cliath 1 (gar do Droichead Ó Conaill).  Breis eolais ó Phobal an Aifrinn; seoladh ríomhphoist pobalanaifrinngaeilge@gmail.com (Cruinniú míosúil – An Chéad Déardaoin de gach mí ag 10.30 roimh nóin)

in Áras na Comhdhála

Anam Cara North Dublin – Bereavement Event: Anam Cara is a national charity that offers bereavement support services to parents and families after the death of their child.

Anam Cara is facilitating a Professional Bereavement Talk at the Maldron Hotel, Parnell Square Dublin. This event is open to all bereaved parents and offers an opportunity to hear a professional with in-depth experience of parental bereavement talk about the effects of grief on the family after the death of a son or daughter. The details for the evening are as follows; Venue: Maldron Hotel, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Date: Wednesday 7th March 2012. Start/Finish Time:    7.30pm  – 9.30pm. Please note all Anam Cara Services are offered free of charge to parents, however to ensure the best use of our resources Anam Cara needs a minimum of 12 parents to attend each event. If you could confirm your attendance by email to info@anamcara.ie   before Monday 5th March 2012 or call 01 4045378 it would be very much appreciated. For more information about Anam Cara visit our website www.anamcara.ie

Milltown Parish Lenten Programme: The Enneagram is a study of 9 personality types.  There are different names given to the different types e.g. Perfectionist, Status seeker, Loyalist, Carer etc. It is a way of getting to know yourself better; getting to know what makes you tick, what gives you energy or robs the energy/passion from you. It also shows how different types might clash and the negative side of the personality types. It is Lent after all! So we can learn about our Negative side and transform it. This course will be held in Millltown Parish Pastoral Centre at 8pm on the following 4 Monday nights: 27th February, 5th March, 12th March, and the 26th March. If you sign up you need to be able to attend the entire course. We suggest a once off donation of €10.

Communications Office

Tel: 01 8360723