Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for Sunday, May 21 – Rogation Sunday: 11 a.m. – Sunday Praise.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Services of Worship on Sunday, May 21 – Rogation Sunday: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion; 7 p.m. – Compline, Lector – Peadar Bruton.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to the students of Rathmichael School, who received their First Holy Communion last Sunday. The students from St Anne’s School will receive their First Holy Communion this Sunday and on the following Sunday. May God’s blessing be upon you all, today and always.
St Vincent de Paul Society: The monthly church gate collection will take place this weekend. Thank you for your support.
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.
DVD Course: Tonight (Wednesday) 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.
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.
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.
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: We invite all 16to 35-year-olds 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. See 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.
BOOK SALE
The June First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Wheels, will take place on Saturday, June 3, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Shankill Old Folks Association Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, 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.
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 closed this Friday but open on Saturday. To renew or inquire about a book call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie. On Wednesday, May 24, Aoife Munn will give a talk and demonstration ‘Planting a bee-friendly garden’ in the library from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Booking required – call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Last weekend the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack, and surrounding area, held its annual weekend outing which this year was to Limerick City which started on Friday night with a talk in the Limerick Strand Hotel at 9 p.m. by John Elliot on ‘The Historic Development of Limerick’.
On Saturday morning John Elliot brought members on a guided tour of King’s John Castle starting at 9.30 a.m. and then at 11 a.m. on walk on Medieval Limerick. After lunch members were brought on a guided walk around Georgian Limerick by Judith Hill. On Sunday members visited Carriggunnell Castle before returning home.
Events coming up for members of the society are tonight’s (Wednesday) 8 p.m. meeting of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, at which Philip Lecane will present his lecture ‘Beneath a Turkish Sky – The Royal Dublin Fusiliers and the assault on Gallipoli’ – entrance €3; to tomorrow (Thursday) nights 8 p.m. meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, at which Michael Lee will present his lecture ‘Edward Lee, A Model Employer, + Remembering Lees of Bray’ – visitors €5; and to this Saturdays Friends of Medieval Dublin 19th Medieval Dublin Symposium from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin, two. 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.
SHANKILL GAA CLUB
Last Thursday night the club’s weekly development lotto draw was held. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5. Our Academy 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. O’Donnell’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for our summer Camp this year which is from Monday, July 3, to Friday July7th. Cost is club members €45 with €5 reduction for siblings and non-club members €60. email shankillgaasummercamp2017@gmail.com, and get your registration form back to the club ASAP as numbers are limited.
Action recently saw our under-nine hurling teams have two great games against Westmanstown Gaels while the under-10 hurling team had a cracking match against Naomh Olaf. Under-13 girls’ football team had a brilliant game away to St Mary’s in Saggart. Adult men’s football team went down to Naomh Olaf in the O’Broin cup.
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. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The ‘How?’ Science and Technology event organised by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will take place this Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Shanganagh Park. Full details from events.dlrcoco.ie.
FOOTPATH INSTALLATION
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has indicated that request to install a footpath in the green area between Foxes Grove and Easton Wood Green is outside the scope of current plans for the area but will be included for consideration in the context of next year’s work programme.