Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for Sunday, April 23 – Easter 3: 11 a.m. – Sunday Praise
RATHMICHAEL COI
Services of Worship on Sunday, April 30 – The Third Sunday of Easter: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion; 7 p.m. – Compline; Lector John Donovan.
The Alpha/In-Between Book Club: Last night (Tuesday) Lily Byrne hosted the April meeting of the club at which the book for review and discussion was ‘The Trouble with Goats and Sheep’ by Joanna Cannon, and the book for the May meeting selected.
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 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 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. Please join in prayer with the Pallottine Union of Catholic Apostolate to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
May Bank Holiday: Monday, May 1, is the feast of St Joseph and a Bank Holiday. Mass will be at 10 a.m. only – no Evening Mass.
Thank You: Caitríona and Sophie, two students from our parish, who held a cake sale in St Anne’s Resource Centre last Sunday morning after the 10.30 a.m. and midday Masses to raise money to volunteer in Zambia, thank all those who supported this event.
Share Appeal Day: The annual Diocesan Share Appeal will be held at all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your support.
Scoil Mhuire: A photographic exhibition to mark Scoil Mhuire’s 40th Anniversary will be on view in the School Hall from 1.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday).
Hospitality Sunday: This Sunday is Hospitality Sunday and the Hospitality Team invite everyone for tea or coffee in St Anne’s Resource Centre after the 10.30 a.m. Sunday 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 This Saturday: Takes place 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.
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 Socie- ty 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.
Facebook: St Anne’s Parish is now on Facebook. Search for St Anne’s Parish, Shankill; click on ‘pages’ (left hand side under All Results); ‘like’ the page; receive updates directly into your Facebook account.
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.
BOOK SALE
On Saturday, May 6, 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, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 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. The library will be open this Friday but close don Saturday and next Monday due to May Bank Holiday. To renew or inquire about a book call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Events coming up for members of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack and surrounding area, are tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which Michael Fewer will present his lecture ‘The Life and Times of J.B.Malone, founder of the Wicklow Way, soldier, map-maker, historian’ – all welcome – admission free; next Tuesday night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Kilmacanogue History Society in the Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Delgany at which Carmel O’Toole will present her lecture ‘Glenmalure: The Wild Heart of the Mountains’ – all welcome – admission €3; the Thursday, May 4, 8 p.m. meeting of the Mount Merrion Historical Society in the Community Centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin, at which Cormac Lowth will present his lecture ‘The Sinking of the Lusitania’ – all welcome – admission €4/Students €2; and the Saturday, May 6, Medal and Militaria Fair organised by the Medal Society of Ireland which takes place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Knox Memorial Hall, Monkstown Village, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4 visitors/€2 members.
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
The most recent club development lotto draw took place last Thursday night in Brady’s Pub Tickets were €2 each or three for €5.
Our Academy continues on Saturday mornings in Shanganagh Castle at 10 a.m. 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.
Our under-nine boys’ football team had a fantastic day playing in the Go Games matches in Croke Park which was a brilliant experience and great memories for the young players registration of players (outside of the Academy) and fees will be accepted any 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 at 086 8449902. For more information on the club contact secretary. shankill@dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Last Saturday the annual Clean Up Day took place in which communities were encouraged to join us to clean up our neighbourhood. Work parties assembled outside the Garda Station or at the top of Quinn’s Road at 2 p.m. and then began working at various locations for the afternoon.
SUNKEN FOREST
Shankill Action for a Greener Earth (SAGE): Tomorrow (Thursday) there is an opportunity to see the 6800-year old Sunken Forest north of Bray Harbour. Meet at low tide in Bray Harbour at 6.30 p.m. Wear rubber boots and please take care as ground conditions may be slippery. Speakers Dr Robin Edwards and Dr Jason Bolton.