Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for Sunday, April 16h – Easter Day: 11 a.m. – Sunday Praise
RATHMICHAEL COI
Services of Worship on Sunday, April 16 – Easter Day: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion. No Evening Service.
Holy Week Services – Rathmichael And Kilternan Church of Ireland Parishes: Today (Spy Wednesday): 8 p.m. – Service in Rathmichael Church; 8 p.m. – Service in Kilternan Church. Tomorrow (Maundy Thursday): 8 p.m. – Eucharist in Rathmichael Church with Rev. Rob Clements (Rector of Kilternan Parish). Good Friday: 10.30 a.m. – Morning Service in Rathmichael Church; 8 p.m. – Evening Service in Rathmichael Church.
The Alpha/In-Between Book Club: The April meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 25, at which the book for review and discussion will be ‘The Trouble with Goats and Sheep’ by Joanna Cannon.
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., 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 online and can be viewed by logging onto the parish website: stannesparishshankill.com and then clicking onto video link.
St Patrick’s Chapel, Loughlinstown: The celebration of the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass has now ceased in the chapel and will not resume till later this year when essential maintenance has been completed.
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.
Room Hire – St Anne’s Re- source 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 at 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.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: The UAC hold Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 22nd of each month. This is a worldwide initiative by the Pallottine Family to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and the Religious Life. Please join in prayer with the Pallottine Union of Catholic Apostolate to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For further information contact Pat Maguire at 087 7532780.
Easter Chicks: A big thank you to all who bought Easter chicks recently. The amount raised was €1,625. The proceeds will help to send a sick person and volunteer to Lourdes this August. Chicks can still be purchased in St Anne’s Resource Centre – €2 each.
Stations of the Cross for Children: This will be acted by children on Good Friday at midday.
Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies: Today (Spy Wednesday): Mass at 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): Confessions from midday to1 p.m.; Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8 p.m. followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St Anne’s Resource Centre from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Good Friday: midday – The Way of the Cross; 3 p.m. – Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion; 3.45 p.m. – Confession; 7.30 p.m. – Prayer Around the Cross. Holy Saturday: midday to 12.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. – Confessions; 9 p.m. – Easter Vigil Mass. Easter Sunday: Masses at 8 a.m., 10.30 a.m., midday and 6 p.m. Easter Week: Monday, April 17, to Friday, April 21,: Daily Mass at 10 a.m. only – no Evening Mass.
Art Group: An Art Group meets in St Anne’s Resource Centre every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to midday. For further information contact Madelon Geoghegan at 086 3487516.
April Film Night: Takes place on Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre – doors open at 7.30 p.m. The film being screened is William Wylers ‘Roman Holiday’ starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert. All welcome – admission free.
Slow Down – Road Safety: We ask all drivers to remain vigilant when arriving for all Sunday Masses especially the 10.30 a.m. Mass, as young children will be approaching St Anne’s Resource Centre for the Sunday Liturgy Group.
Parish day trip to Knock on Saturday, June 3: Bus leaves car park at 7.30 a.m. Cost includes tea and scone at stop-off on the way to Knock. Please make full payment at the time of booking. Adults: €20.Children: €10.
Support Network for Separated, Divorced and Re-married People:: A support network for separated, divorced and divorced-and-re-married people has been set up by the St Anne’s Parish community and is open to people of all faiths and none. All communications guaranteed complete confidentiality. Text: 087 3814213 or email listeningear14@gmail.com.
Secret Choir Appeal for Voices: Each Wednesday from April 26 to May 31 in preparation for evening Mass on Pentecost Sunday – June 4. Musicians and singers of all ages are welcome to join.
Pallottine Pilgrimage to Lourdes – August 23: five Nights Full Board, €729 per person sharing. Supplement for a Single room. Spiritual Director: Fr Eamonn Monson SAC. Please book your place early to avoid disappointment. Booking forms are available in St Anne’s Resource Centre and a deposit of €200 per person is required at time of booking.
Youth 2000 – Meeting for Youth: We invite all 16- to 35-yearolds to come to the church every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. to gather for a time of Adoration, prayer, music, reflection and fellowship. Followed by a cup of tea and social from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. youth2000.ie.
Hospitality: Hospitality takes place after 10.30 a.m. Mass on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in St Anne’s Resource Centre.
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.
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.
Suggestion Box: We now have a Suggestion Box in the church. We welcome suggestions/Comments/ideas you may have with regard to improving our Parish Community. These suggestions will be brought to the Pastoral Council Meetings which are held monthly.
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.
Gluten Free Hosts: Gluten Free Hosts are available for Holy Communion. Please advise the Sacristan if you require one.
St Anne’s Parish Website: The parish website is stannespcrishshakill.com.
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.
TIDY TOWNS
Come and join one of work teams on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to midday and on Tuesday Mornings from 10 a.m. to midday. Meet outside Brady’s pub. Our Spring Clean day is on Saturday, April 22, Book Sale.
The May First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Meals, will take place in the Shankill Old Folks Day Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, on Saturday, May 6, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the same venue so make a point of calling into the book sale this Saturday morning and avail of the opportunity to pick up some excellent reading material for 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. To renew or inquire about a book call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie. The library will be closed on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Monday, due to the Easer break.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Last Wednesday night local historian and author Rob Goodbody was the guest speaker for the April 8 p.m. meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack and surrounding area, at which he presented his lecture ‘Dublin Bay’ in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4.
Events coming up for members of the Rathmichael Historical Society are tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which James Scannell will present his lecture ‘The Light That Failed – The 1957 Dundrum Railcar Collision’ – all welcome, admission free; to next Tuesday night’s 6.30 p.m. Dublin: One City One Book lecture by James Scannell in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive on ‘Captain Hermann Gortz: The German WW2 Intelligence Gatherer, who landed in uniform’ – admission free; the 8 p.m. lecture by Liam Clare on ‘Aviation in North Wicklow and South Dublin’ to the Foxrock Local History Club in the Foxrock Parish pastoral centre at the rere of Foxrock RC Church – admission €5; and to the Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m. meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Bray, at which Tom Conlon will present his lecture on ‘Victorian Kingstown: A Town Divided’ – all welcome, visitors €5.
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.
SHANKILL GAA CLUB
Numbers drawn in the club development lotto draw held on Thursday, March 30, were, 14 – 16 – 17 – 31. No jackpot winner. The jackpot is now a whopping €1,500. Lucky-dip winners were Luke Lawless, Ann Ryan and Darren Boothman. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5.
Our Academy is on in our home ground Shanganagh Castle at 10 a.m. every Saturday. The cost is €2 per child, there is no annual subscription and all equipment is provided free. So why not come along any Saturday morning and give the Academy a try.
There was plenty of action last week. Under-nine boys’ football were away to St Anne’s while under-10 boys’ football hosted St James Gales/An Caislean in the castle and the under-13 girls’ football were away to Kilmacud Crokes. On Sunday our under-nine girls traveled to St Mary’s while the under-11 girls had a friendly with Newtownmountkennedy in the castle. Adult men’s footballers lost to Thomas Davis in the league. Registration of players (outside of the Academy) and fees will still be accepted on Saturday in the castle.
Our golf classic will be held in Woodbrook Golf Club on Friday, June 30, team of four players €300 and includes a meal. Contact Jimmy Nolan 087 2633203 the time sheet is open now.
New adult players are always welcome contact Kevin 086 8449902. For more information on the club contact secretary. shankill@dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Athletic events will take place in Shanganagh Park on Sunday, April 23, at 2.30 p.m.