Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for Sunday, June 25 – Trinity 2: 11 a.m. – Sunday Praise.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Services of Worship on Sunday, June 25 – The Second Sunday After Trinity: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer followed afterwards with coffee in the Erck Hall; 7 p.m. – Holy Communion; Lector – Ronnie Whelan.
Alpha/In-Between Book Club: The June meeting will take place next Tuesday night at which the book for discussion and review will be ‘The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox’ by Maggie O’Farrell.
Church Grounds: Great expectations as the long awaited upgrade on the church driveway is nearing completion. This will be a great help to the parents wheeling buggies and older parishioners who have walkers, to get safely in and out of the premises. No longer will brides have to step over the pebbles on their special day.
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. The next Holy Hour for Vocations takes place tomorrow night (Thursday) after the 7.30 p.m. Mass.
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.
Thank You from the UAC: Thank you to all the wonderful bakers and contributors at our recent cake sale in St Anne’s Resource Centre. The amount raised for the UA.C. was €1,175.
Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Habitat creates affordable homes for low-income families. A church gate collection for Habitat will take place this Saturday and Sunday after all Masses.
June Movie Night: Takes place this Saturday at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. The film being screened is William Wyler’s ‘The Heiress’ starring Olivia de Haviland, Montgomery Cliff and Ralph Richardson. All welcome – admission free.
Annual Blessing of Graves: Killegar on Thursday, June 29, at 7 p.m.; Kilmacanogue on Sunday, August 20, at 3 p.m.; Curtlestown on Sunday, August 27, at 3 p.m.
St Peter’s, Little Bray Cemetery Sunday: Takes place on Sunday, July 2, at 4 p.m. We would appreciate your co-operation in keeping the cemetery tidy. Please note dumping is prohibited.
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 Jaimie Twohig, 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 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.
Suggestions: There is now a Suggestion Box in the church. We welcome any 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. New ideas and suggestions are always welcome and will assist us in continuously improving our parish community. We value your ideas, comments and suggestions so please email them to: st.annes_parishoffice@yahoo.ie.
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 Face- book account.
St Anne’s Parish Website: The parish website is stannespcrishshakill.com.
Book Sale The July First Saturday Book Sale which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Wheels, will take place on Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Shankill Old Folks Association Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, so make a point of calling into the book sale on 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 and open this Saturday. To renew or inquire about a book call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Members and supporters of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack, and surrounding area, are asked to note that the Society’s 42nd summer series of Evening Lectures will take place in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill (Junction of Dublin Road and Stonebridge Road, Shankill) from Monday, August 14, to Friday, August 18, nightly at 8 p.m. – the Leo Swan Memorial Lecture will take place on Wednesday, August 16,
The programme is as follows – Monday, August 14: ‘Everything but the Apothecary – Recent Excavations at Kevin Street, Dublin’ by Alan Hayden; Tuesday, August 15: ‘Tullagh and the burial grounds excavated at Mount Offaly and Cherrywood: social organisation on the cusp of Christianity’ by Gillian Boazman; Wednesday, August 16: The Leo Swan Memorial Lecture – ‘Rath Melsig: The Anglo-Saxons in Ireland’ by An tOllamh Dáibhí Ó Cróiní; Thursday, August 17: ‘The Murder of a Tomb: Recent Discoveries at the Hellfire Club’ by Neil Jackman; Friday, August 18: ‘St Mary’s Abbey and its Medieval Grange farms, Co. Dublin’ by Geraldine Stout. Enquiries: Richard Ryan, email – rmjryan@gmail.com or call 01 2853960.
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.
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.
SHANKILL GAA CLUB
Our Academy is in Shangan- agh Castle from 10 a.m. to 11 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.
Our summer Camp is on from Monday, July 3, to Friday, July 7, Cost is €45 for club members and €60 for non-club members with €5 reduction for siblings. We are delighted to welcome back Dublin Senior Footballer Molly Lamb to our coaching setup for the summer Camp. There is only a few places still available, to register your child contact Camp Director Steve Davis at 087 6414123.
Last Saturday week the under-eight boys were in Ballyboden Wanderers for a blitz which included Kilmacud Crokes and Naomh Olaf, under-nine hurling team were away to Ballinteer St John’s and the under-13 girls’ footballers played Ballyboden St Enda’s in the castle. Sunday week saw the under-eight girls away to Geraldine P Moran’s the under-nine girls played St Finian’s in the castle and the under-11 girls’ footballers were away to St Mary’s in Saggart. Well done everyone for getting all these teams turned out and to the various venues. Players for the adult team are very welcome – contact Kevin at 086 8449902.
Our golf classic will be held in Woodbrook Golf Club on Friday, June 30,. Team of four players €300 and includes a meal in Brady’s Pub. Contact Jimmy Nolan at 087 2633203 as the time sheet is now open.
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.
BRIDGE
Enjoy Bridge every Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. in the Bray Fishing and Social Club, Strand Road, Bray, in a nice friendly atmosphere. All levels of players welcome. For further information contact Eileen at 086 4076020 or just drop in by 7.30 p.m. any Thursday night.
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. Last Monday local historian and author Rob Goodbody was the guest speaker for the June meeting at which he gave a talk on the history of Shankill.
BOWLING CLUB
Shankill Bowling Club invites ladies and men to get involved in either outdoor/indoor (lawn) bowling at the clubhouse on Quinn’s Road. Learn a skilful; sport, meet others, great exercise, and have fun. Join now – Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (outdoor) and Monday to Friday 7.45 p.m. (indoor). Further information from 01 2822740.