Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for Sunday, June 5, – Trinity two 11 a.m. – Morning Praise.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, June 5, – The Second Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion; 7 p.m. – Evening Prayer.
Alpha/In-Between Book Club: Last night (Tuesday) Lily Byrne hosted the May meeting at which the for discussion and review was ‘The Dressmaker’ by Rosalie Ham.
Rathmichael Parish and School Fete: Will take place on Saturday, September 3, from midday to 4 p.m. If you have any ideas for new stalls please let us know, and as in other years, all offers of help will be gladly accepted – Mark Thornburgh, Chairman Fete Committee.
KILTERNAN COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, June 5, – The Second Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a.m.: Holy Communion – Traditional Style; 10.30 a.m. – Family/all Age Worship.
SHANKILL BIBLE CHURCH
Shankill Bible Church meet at Glen Maris House, Eaton Wood Grove, Shankill. Sunday Bible Hour – 11.30 a.m. Bible Study, Mum’s and Tots and Youth Challenge. Further information from 01-2115808, email info@shankillbiblechurch.org; shankillbiblechurch.org.
ST PATRICK’S COI, DALKEY
Services of Worship for Sunday, June 5, – The Second Sunday after Trinity: 9 a.m. – Holy Communion; 10.15 a.m. – Holy Communion. Tomorrow (Thursday): 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion with prayers for the sick.
HOLY TRINITY COI, KILLINEY
Services of Worship for Sunday, June 5 – The Second Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 10.45 a.m. – Morning Service. Midweek Service: Thursdays at 10.30 a.m.
Rector’s Surgery: Holy Trinity Rectory every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ST ANNE’S PARISH
Resource Centre Hours: St Anne’s Resource Centre is open 9 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those requiring Baptism/Confirmation certificates or application forms for Baptism can obtain them during the above hours. Please note that the Parish Office is the only place where certificates and application forms can be processed.
Mass Times: Mass is celebrated in St Anne’s Church at 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, (except August and September). Weekend Mass times are Saturday 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass and on Sunday at 8 a.m., (9 a.m. in St Patrick’s Church in St Columcille’s Hospital), 10.30 a.m. (Family Mass), midday, and 6 p.m.
Confessions are heard on Saturdays after the 10 a.m. Mass, between 12.30 p.m. and 1 p.m., and after the 6.30 p.m. Mass. Mass is now broadcast on-line and can be viewed by logging onto the parish website:stannesparishshankill.com and then clicking onto video link.
Baptism Times: Baptisms take place in St Anne’s Church at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of the Month and at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the Month. A month’s notice is required. Please contact the St Anne’s Parish Office located in St Anne’s Resource Centre to make your arrangements. Please note that when visiting the Parish Office to arrange a baptism, the child’s birth certificate should be brought as it necessary to photocopy it for the parish records but it will be returned immediately.
Pre Baptism Meetings: Pre Baptism Meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month for parents presenting their children for Baptism the following month. The next meeting will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre for all parents whose children are being Baptised in June.
Exam Mass: The Exam Mass for students sitting College Exams, Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate will be held this Sunday at 6 p.m. We would like to invite all students to this Mass.
Room Hire – St Anne’s Resource Centre: At present we have availability in the centre for room hire. If you are interested in running your class or course please contact Melissa Tobin on 01-2822777 for further information. Facilities include Free car park, Tea or coffee, Use of whiteboard and projector, Flipchart Stands. Three rooms available with capacity for 80 people, 25 people or 15 people.
First Friday: This Friday May is the First Friday of the Month and the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration Chapel will be open from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Priests will be available on this day to visit the housebound and sick in the parish. Please contact the Parish Office if someone you know would like a Priest to visit them.
Sacred Choir: In preparation for our Fathers Day Mass at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 19,, rehearsals for the Secret Choir will be at 8 p.m. in the church tonight (Wednesday) and on Wednesdays June 8 and June 15. All Welcome.
Advanced Notice from the UAC – Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: The UAC are holding Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 22nd of every month beginning in June. This is a worldwide initiative by the Pallottine Family to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and the Religious Life. For further information contact Pat Maguire at 087 7532780.
Holy Communion: For those who find it difficult to get up to receive Holy Communion please make yourself known and, if possible, sit up close to the front so Ministers of the Eucharist or a Priest can go to you. Thank You.
Appeal For Adorers. Did you know that our Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel is open Monday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and also from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. At present, we are appealing for people to ‘watch one hour’ with the Lord. There will be a book in the Chapel for you to sign in. If there is no one present when you have to leave the Chapel, we ask that you close over the tabernacle doors.
Bethany Bereavement Group: The Bethany Bereavement Group is a voluntary parish-based ministry who are trained to listen and to help the bereaved and grieving. The Group holds a Drop-in Centre on the First Friday of the Month at 10.30 a.m. in St, Anne’s Resource Centre, and can be contacted via St Anne’s Resource Centre by calling 01-282 2704.
Young Adults Retreat: For those in their late teens, 20s and 30s who want a weekend filled with Prayer+Praise+Healing, given by Fr Brendan Walsh SAC. From Friday, June 24, to Sunday, June 26, in the Pallottine Retreat Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, For further information and booking contact Gretta/Aileen at 0504-21202 or email pallottinefathers@gmail.com.
Unislim – live life once more: Change your eating habits. Come to Unislim in St Anne’s Resource Centre on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Weigh in between 6 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Motivational talk from 6.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. New members talk from 6.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. New members always welcome.
Altar Society: The Altar Society comprises of parishioners who prepare and arrange floral displays for the church each week, working either singly or in pairs. The use of fresh flowers enhances the church space especially the sanctuary, and these floral displays also help to reflect the changing Seasons of both the calendar year and the church’s year. If you are interested in joining the Altar Society please call into the Parish Office.
Apostolic Work: Do you like sewing? Would you like to join a group making vestments and altar linens for missionary parishes? All materials supplied. We meet on Thursdays in the parish resource centre at 11 a.m. Contact Kathie at 2823014 or just come along!
Men’s coffee morning: The Men’s coffee morning takes place every Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Please join us if you are free.
Support Network for Separated, Divorced and Re-married People: A Support Network for Separated, Divorced and Re-married People has been set up and is open to people of any faith denomination. All are welcome to contact us by texting 087 3814213 or by emailing us at listeningear14@gmail.com. All communications will be guaranteed complete confidentiality and everyone will be warmly welcome.
Weekend Mass Times: Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. in St Stephen’s Church; Sunday Morning Mass in SS Alphonsus and Columba Church at 10 a.m.; Church of the Apostles at midday.
Weekday Masses: At 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in SS Alphonsus and Columba Church, and on Tuesday and Thursday in the Church of the Apostles.
The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 3.30 p.m. in Ss Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack, and on the third Saturday at 3.30 p.m. in St Columbanus Church, Loughlinstown. Meeting for parents and godparents in advance on the third Wednesday of the month before at 7.30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Church of the Apostles. Please book early as our numbers are restricted for each celebration.
Parish Child Safeguarding Policy: Again many thanks to all who attended our Child Safeguarding night last Tuesday week. About 120 participated over the two nights which is a great sign of involvement in our combined parishes. We note some were unable to attend but some also did not respond to the call or did not turn up. Last Tuesday night some people in attendance did not receive the Application Form for Garda Vetting. In the coming weeks we will send these out to those in attendance so don’t worry if you receive a second you need only return one. Those who did not attend one of the training nights will also be sent Garda Vetting Form and will be given a date for a training night in September. Failing to complete Garda Vetting or to attend a training night means you are stepping out of ministry. All of us working together irrespective of our role have a responsibility to adhere to the Diocesan and Garda regulations for Child Safety and Welfare. – Fr Alex.
Keeping the First Friday: This Friday is the First Friday of the Month when our Morning Mass will be offered for the Altar List of the Dead. It is also the day when those who are housebound are visited and receive Holy Communion. If you have a family member not already being attended with Holy Communion at home please let us know and arrangements can be made for regular visits.
Protect the Right to Life: This Saturday 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Molesworth Street. Add your voice for the unborn.
Congratulations: Congratulations to the children and teachers of Early Start in Scoil Columcille Junior who received a Special Merit Award in the Trócaire ‘Better World Award’.
Keep a Date: Monday, June 13, marks the 40th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Priesthood. To mark the occasion I will celebrate Mass in the Parish Church at 7 p.m. I hope you will be free to join me in giving thanks for those years – Fr Alex.
Parish Pastoral Councils: Our Parish Pastoral Councils are meeting both individually and together this month on our journey towards unity. If you would like any issue raised please do so in writing and leave with either Fr Tom or Fr Alex before the meetings.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: On Mondays in Ss Alphonsus and Columba Church and on Thursdays in Church of the Apostles from after Mass till 12.30 p.m.; First Saturday of the Month in St Stephen’s Church five to 6 p.m.; St Columbanu’s Church Monday nine to 9.45 a.m., Friday 10 to 11 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Ss Alphonsus and Columba Church.
Praying the Scriptures: Meets at 7.30 p.m. on the third Monday of the Month in the Meeting Room of the Church of the Apostles.
Rosary Group: Meet every Friday night at 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Church of the Apostles.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Shankill Active Retirement Association (SARA) meets at 3 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in St Anne’s Resource Centre. New members always welcome. For further information call 01-2390937 or 086 3487516.
BOOK SALE
This Saturday morning the place to be is the June First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Wheels, and takes place in the Shankill Old Folks Association Day Centre, Lower Road, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. so make a point of calling in during Saturday morning as it is a great way to pick up some excellent reading material at bargain prices for the Bank Holiday weekend and for over the Summer. Donations of books, other than school/text books, accepted on the day.
SHANKILL LIBRARY
Opening hours for Shankill Library are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. The library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library will be open this Friday but closed on Saturday. To renew or inquire about a book call 01-2827801 or Email:shankillib@dlrcoco.ie. The library will be open this Friday but closed on Saturday and next Monday.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Members of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack/Killiney and surrounding area, are invited to Friday’s 2 p.m. 60-minute talk in Bray Library, Eglinton Road, Bray, by James Scannell covering ‘From Grand Jury to County Council : Local Government in County Wicklow’. All welcome – admission free.
ICA GUILD
The Guild meets on the second Monday of the Month at 3.30 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Craft Morning takes place in St Anne’s Resource Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Culture outings are held at different times throughout the year. New members always welcome – contact Patricia O’Connor at 282 0733.
BOWLING CLUB
Join us on Monday or Thursday nights at Shankill Bowling Club, Quinns Road, at 8 p.m. for a game of Indoor Bowls or try our Outdoor Bowling Green any afternoon. Contact Secretary Brian Tuite on 01-2820482 or PRO Paddy Hughes on 01 – 2822740.
SHANKILL FC
Registration for the Bestie Messitt Champions league is now open. €20 per child for two weeks of football. Details available on shankillfc.ie or contact Dave Griffin at 087 9453122.
GAA GOLF CLASSIC
A golf classic in aid of the Shankill GAA Club Development Fund, takes place in Powerscourt Golf Club on Friday, June 24,. Team of four players €300 including food in Brady’s Pub. Sponsor a Tee-Box €100 or please donate a prize for the main event or for our raffle. Contact John Doherty at 086 3215087 or Pat Maguire at 087 7532780 for further information.