Shankill

ST JAMES’ CHURCH OF IRELAND, CRINKEN.

Worship Service for Sunday, May 14, Easter 5: 11 a.m. Sunday Praise.

Music in Calary Church: Tomorrow (Thursday) John Feeley (guitar), David O’Doherty (violin) and Moya O’Grady (cello) will play pieces by Vivaldi, Paganini, Albeniz, Piazzola, in Calary Church as part of our 2017 series of concerts. Tickets are €18 and €15 for concessions. To book tickets or for more information, please contact John 01 2818146 or orderekneilson@ eircom.net.

RATHMICHAEL CHURCH OF IRELAND

Services of Worship on Sunday, May 14, The Fifth Sunday of Easter: 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Parade Service of Uniformed Organisations followed afterwards by coffee in the Erck Hall ; 7 p.m. Holy Communion, Lector – Parade Service.

Alpha/In-Between Book Club: The Book Club will meet at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at which the book for review and discussion will be ‘The Japanese Lover’ by Isabel Allende.

The Easter Vestry: A well attended meeting received the treasurer’s overview of the Parish Accounts, while Geoffrey Perrin advised on the situation regarding the laying of a new pathway around the church grounds to facilitate people with walkers and children’s buggies. The rector advised that Marian Conboy was his Church Warden and Geoffrey Perrin his Glebe Warden. Voting took place for the Select Vestry and as this was a triennial year voting also took place for Parochial and Supplemental Nominators and Diocesan and Supplemental Synodsmen and the results were as follows: People’s Church Warden – Richard Marshall; People’s Glebe Warden Peter Williams. Select Vestry: Fiona Ashe, Martin Bernon, John Bolton, Lily Byrne, Debbie Duncan, David Elmes, Michael Malcolmson, Richard Marshall, and Mathew McCauley. Parochial Nominators – Geoffrey Perrin, Lily Byrne, Caroline Senior and Debbie Duncan; Parochial Supplemental Nominators – John Bolton, Mathew McCauley, Martin Bernon and Richard Marshall; Diocesan Synodsmen: – Caroline Senior, Geoffrey Perrin and Anne Thompson; Supplemental Diocesan Synodsmen – Mark Thornburgh, Mathew McCauley and Lily Byrne.

Music in Calary: Tomorrow (Thursday) John Feeley (guitar), David O’Doherty (violin) and Moya O’Grady (cello) will play pieces by Vivaldi, Paganini, Albeniz, Piazzola, in Calary Church as part of our 2017 series of concerts. Tickets are €18 and €15 for concessions. To book tickets or for more information, please contact John 01 2818146 or orderekneilson@eircom. net. Date for your Diary: The Rathmichael Parish and School Fête will take place in the grounds of Rathmichael national School on Saturday, September 2, from midday to 4 p.m.

ST ANNE’S PARISH, SHANKILL

St Anne’s 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.

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.

St Anne’s Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: Last Monday night the May meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council took place in St Anne’s Resource Centre at 8 p.m.

Would you like to get more involved in our parish?: It is a great way to serve the church and also to meet new people. We are inviting parishioners to serve in any of the following ministries. Children/Youth: Altar Servers – Training sessions for children in second to sixth classes will take place on Thursday, May 11, and May 18 from 2.40 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. Commissioning will take place on Sunday, June 4, at the 6 p.m. Mass. Registration forms available from Elaine in the parish office or on the first day of training in the church. Youth Choir – Sing during the 10.30 a.m. Family Mass each Sunday. Please speak to Hilda before or after Mass. Youth 2000 – attend a prayer meeting each Thursday evening to grow in faith and also to help out at various parish events. Speak with Fr Jaimie or Elaine for more information. Adults: Adult Choir: – Sing each Sunday at midday Mass. Please speak to Hilda before or after Mass. Baptism Team – Be present to support the families during the baptism ceremonies. Bethany Bereavement Support Group – Training provided to help those grieving the loss of a loved one. Children’s Liturgy – (10.30 a.m. Family Mass): Parents required to help to ensure child safety in the car park and also during their time in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Christmas Fair – This is the main fundraising event for our parish each year. This year the fair will take place in November. Volunteers are welcome to assist in a number of areas in the lead up to and on the day of the fair.

First Holy Communion: Congratulations to the students of Scoil Mhuire, who received their First Holy Communion last Sunday. The students of Rathmichael School will receive their First Holy Communion this Sunday. May God’s blessing be upon you all, today and always.

Sound Engineer: We are looking for volunteers with an interest in sound engineering and who are willing to be trained in the use of our sound system in the church. The role will involve the setting up of and tidying away the sound system before and after Masses that require extra sound for choirs.

Happy Hearts Appeal: Please support ‘The Happy Hearts Appeal’ this Friday by purchasing a ‘Happy Hearts Pin’ on sale in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Many thanks from the Irish Heart Foundation.

DVD Course: A six-week DVD course entitled ‘Catholicism, the Pivotal Players’ which is based on inspiring individuals within Catholicism will begin in St Anne’s Resource Centre immediately after 10 a.m. Mass each Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, May 17, This course will include the inspiring lives of: St Francis of Assisi, GK Chesterton, St Catherine of Sienna, Michelangelo, Bl. John Henry Newman, and St Thomas Aquinas.

Parish Trip to Knock: We are very grateful for the huge interest in our Parish Day Trip to Knock on Saturday, June 3,. We have already filled the first bus. A second bus may be arranged if there is sufficient interest, so please contact the parish office this Friday if you wish to go to Knock. Please make full payment at time of booking. Adults: €20, Children: €10.

Fitness League: With Mary Kennedy each Tuesday 2 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Contact Mary at 086 565126 or the parish office for further information.

May Film Night: On Saturday, May 27, at 8 p.m., doors open at 7.30 p.m., in St Anne’s Resource Centre – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King and I’ starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. All Welcome admission free.

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.

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.

Shankill 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.

The Alzheimer Café: Meets on the Last Thursday of each month from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Orchard, Bray Old Folks Association, Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The Alzheimer Café is a relaxed place where people with dementia, their families and friends, health and social care professionals come together for education and support over a cup of tea. It is a safe space where people can share experiences and talk about dementia. This event is Free of Charge. Contact us at 01 211517 (Please leave a message and we will call you).

Shankill Active Retirement Association: 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.

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.

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

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

There was a very large attendance last Saturday morning for the May First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Meals, in the Shankill Old Folks Day Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. As always there was an excellent array of books, magazines and DVDs available at bargain prices. The June First Saturday Book Sale will take place on Saturday, June 3, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Shankill Old Folks Association Centre on Lower Road.

on so make a point of calling into the book sale that 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.

IRISH COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SHANKILL 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 latest club development lotto draw sponsored by Slimming World was held last Thursday night in Brady’s Pub. Our Academy sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy is in 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.

Great news: O’Donnell’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for our summer Camp this year which is from Monday, July 3, to Friday, July 7, Cost club members €45 with €5 reduction for siblings and non-club members €60. email shankillgaasummercamp2017 @ gmail.com or get your registration form back to the club ASAP as numbers are limited.

Recently our under-nine boys’ football team had two great games against Kilmacud Crokes in the castle while the under-10 boys put in a great display away to St Finian’s. The Shankill Community Games under-10 boys’ football team lost to Lucan after a gallant display. Players for the adult team are very welcome contact Kevin at 086 8449902. 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 at 087 2633203 as the time sheet is open now. For more information on the club contact secretary. shankill.dublin@gmail.com or call 086 4010438.

SHANKILL 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.

Shankill Tidy Towns Community Walk and Picnic: Last Monday week Rob Goodbody led a guided walk and gave a historical talk followed by a picnic on the Shanganagh Castle Lawn. The walk departed from Shanganagh Castle at 11 a.m. and included a talk, by Rob Goodbody at Old Rathmichael Church and graveyard and Rathmichael Ring Fort. The walk took approximately two hours before returning to Shanganagh Castle where participants were able to picnic.

CROSS BORDER FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE

Two soccer Clubs from Dublin and Belfast with Shankill in their names, will come together on alternate weekends in May and June in a cross border friendship initiative involving an exchange of visits between their respective under-13 youth teams. Shankill FC from the Shankill area of Dublin and the Shankill United Academy from the Shankill Road, Belfast, See the initiative as an opportunity to bring both communities together in a spirit of friendship. According to Dave Mulcahy, chairperson of Shankill FC, this event ‘will generate much goodwill and understanding between players, coaches and parents with the potential to create a lasting cross border friendship’. The weekends will centre around sporting and cultural activities including a peace line tour of Belfast. The weekend of Saturday, May 20, will see Shankill FC visit Belfast while the Shankill Utd Academy will make the return visit to Dublin on the weekend of Saturday June 3. That same afternoon a friendly game between both clubs’ under-13 teams will take place in Shanganagh Park. A festive and fun atmosphere is guaranteed in Shanganagh Park, as Saturday, June 3, is also the day on which Shankill FC will play host to an under-10 football tournament involving teams from clubs in the Wicklow/Dublin areas.

QUIZ NIGHT

On Saturday night a quiz night to raise funds for the local football club Shankill FC will take place at 8 p.m. at Shankill Tennis Club. Cost: €40 for table of four. Contact Susan: 087 2867684 If you can sponsor this event; email info@shankillfc.ie.