Reminder:

Good News To Go!

Young people aged 16-30 are invited to join with Archbishop Martin for an evening of prayer this Thursday, (17^th May) in St Teresa’s Church, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 at 7.30pm. Good News To Go is an opportunity to come together and reflect on matters of faith in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress taking place in June.  

For further information log on Facebook www.facebook.com/goodnewstogo

New Notices:

Hollywood Mass Rock Pilgrim Walk:   Sunday the 27^th May. To mark Eucharistic Year, Bishop Eamonn Walsh will lead a Pilgrim Walk to Hollywood Mass Rock. 

The Walk will begin at 7.00.a.m. outside Hollywood Church, Co. Wicklow, and should arrive at the Mass Rock area at approx. 8.30.a.m. where Mass will be celebrated.  

People who can't make it on time can join in along the way.  Everybody is welcome to join in the Walk and participate in the Mass. 

Calendar of Events for Mount Argus/Rathmines/Harolds Cross: Wednesday 23rd May: Rathmines – A gathering of Organisations and Charities working in the area of Social Services – In St Mary’s Community Centre – 5:30pm to 7pm; Saturday the 26th May: Mount Argus – Annual Mass for the sick with sacrament of anointing at 11.00am ;Monday the 28th of May to Wednesday 30th May: Mount Argus – Triduum of Hope at 10am & 7.30pm in honour of St Charles and Mary Mother of Hope.; Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd June: Rathmines, Harold’s Cross & Mount Argus – Youth Retreat for 18 – 35 year olds – Theme: “Salt of the Earth” – Our baptism, Our Church, Our Mission – Does being a Christian make a difference?; Sunday the 3rd of June.  5th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St. Charles of Mount Argus.  Pilgrim walk of the seven designated churches. Pilgrims can gather at either the Shrine of St. Charles, at 1.30pm, or at the front of Rathmines Church at 2.00pm and say a prayer – and then leave together to make the pilgrim walk in town.  For more details contact: frank.brown@dublindiocese.ie  and full details on dates and times see www.dublindiocese.ie

Calendar of Events for Merrion Road Church: Eucharistic adoration for Families and Children will take place from Monday the 10^th of June at 11.00am until Saturday the 16^th of June at 18.00pm

Talks will place during the week each evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Other key activities include events for Primary Schools, Young Teens, Families, Youth Leaders and Catechists. There is something for everyone. For full details checkout www.merionroadchurch.ie

Calendar of Events for Rathfarnham:  A Parish Eucharistic Festival of Faith is taking place in Rathfarnham from the 20^th of May to the 27^th of May in preparation for the IEC2012. Events include: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in people’s homes; IEC Workshop for Primary School Children; Taize Prayer; Exhibition of memorabilia from the 1932 Congress; A Parish Picnic. For full details on dates and times see www.dublindiocese.ie

A Day of Prayer: In preparation for the Eucharistic Congress the Catholic Charismatic Renewal are organising a day of prayer Saturday 26th May in the Citywest Hotel, Saggart. Come and experience the Fire of a New Pentecost. Speakers include Fr. Pat Collins and Reverend Ruth Patterson. Optional donation to cover costs. For further information contact Marie at 071 9624404 or Martin on 086 2412548.

An invitation to reflect on the Eucharist: “The Eucharist – Medicine for the Soul and the Body” Dr. Miriam Duggan, FMSA. The talk takes place at the Iona Centre, St Colmcille’s Parish, Knocklyon, Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 8.00 p.m. Contact details are Tel: 4943712 Fax: 4943877 Email: ionacentre@knocklyonparish.ie

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

NAOMI PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES 2012

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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For full details see www.dublindiocese.ie

Updates for Newsletters/ Notice boards/Parish Websites

Reminders:

An evening of Story, Song and Reflection: In preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Liam Lawton will be hosting an evening of Story, Song and Reflection in St Cronan's Church, Brackenstown, Swords on Sunday 20th May at 7pm. All are welcome! Cost €10.

Child Safeguarding Training Session: will be held to facilitate those parishes that were unable to attend previous dates.  The training session is aimed particularly at priests, parish safeguarding representatives, parish pastoral workers and deacons.  The Training will take place at Holy Cross College on the 19th of May, 9.30am to 4.00pm. If you have not already booked contact Vivienne urgently in the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service office on 01-8360314 or cps@dublindiocese.ie If you require any further information please telephone Fr. Paddy Boyle on 086 1011415.

New Notices:

Family Rosary at St Saviour’s Church: Family Rosary will be held in St Saviour’s Church on Saturday the 26^th of May at 15.00pm.

Refreshments will be available following the event. The event is organized by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Praesidium.

Events at Navan Road Parish: A number of events are taking place in the coming weeks at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on the Navan Road.

Wednesday 23rd May at 7.45pm: Eucharistic Congress 1932 Exhibition. Opening by Bishop Ray Field and Illustrated talk by Tony Behan.

Thursday 24th May 7.30pm. Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians. Healing Mass. Celebrant: Fr John Harris O.P.

Sunday to Wednesday 10th to 13th June. Triduum in honour of St. Anthony. Theme- Renewing Our Faith. Celebrant Fr. John Littleton

All are welcome. Further details available from Parish Office at 01 8380265.

Concert at St Jude the Apostle- Willington Templeogue: Sunday 20th May Time 8pm   Admission €5 (Tickets at the door) Vivaldi – Gloria-

Amica Voce.  Hungarian Chamber Choir. Conductor Krisztina Takács, with members of St Jude's Parish Choir

Soloists : Triona Walsh – soprano; Fiona Baldwin – mezzo soprano; Victoria Massey – contralto

St Jude's Chamber Orchestra. István Barnácz – violin; David O' Shea – organ; Conducting – Judit Máté.

“Experience something life changing”: The 2012 Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season has officially launched and we are proud to present another great season packed full of events.

Whether you need a few days peace and quiet from modern life or a fun day away meeting new people at one of our specialised events, we are sure we have something for you…

For further details check out our 2012 brochure on our website www.loughderg.org

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Archdiocese of Dublin
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