Shankill
ST JAMES’ CHURCH OF IRELAND, CRINKEN.
Worship Service for Sunday, November 5, The fourth Sunday before Advent: 11 a.m. Sunday Praise.
RATHMICHAEL CHURCH OF IRELAND
Services of Worship on Sunday, November 5, The fourth Sunday before Advent: 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Holy Communion with Holy Baptism; 7 p.m. Evening Prayer.
ST ANNE’S PARISH
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 July, 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 visiting the parish website at st ann es parish shank ill. com.
The Rosary: October is the month of the Rosary. We will pray for all children and families in our parish. Please join us at 2.45 p.m. in the church every Monday to Friday during October to say the rosary.
Wednesday Prayer Meetings: Continue each Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room four of St Anne’s Resource Centre.
Confirmation Retreats: Retreats for Confirmation Classes will be held on the following dates in the Daughters’ of Charity Retreat Centre, Temple Hill, Blackrock: Tuesday, November 14 – St Anne’s; Wednesday, November 15 – St Anne’s; Tuesday, November 21 – Scoil Mhuire and Rathmichael.
Male Voice Choir: Rehearsals for our Parish Male Voice Choir take place every Thursday at 11 a.m. There will be tea or coffee available in St Anne’s Resource Centre from 10.30 a.m.
Remembrance Mass: This Sunday at 6 p.m. we will remember all of our parishioners who have died during the past year, as well as praying for the bereaved, particularly those who have lost loved ones in recent years.
First Friday: This Friday is the First Friday and the Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel will be open all day. Priests will be available on this day to visit the housebound and sick in the parish. Please contact the parish office if someone you know would like a priest to visit them.
Christmas Fair 2017: The Parish Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday, December 3, This year, we are appealing to any members of our congregation who may feel they can help with sponsorship of the prize money. If you can help, please speak to Fr John, Martin Walsh or Pat Maguire.
Youth 2000: Youth 2000 meetings have resumed at 8 p.m. on Thursday nights in St Anne’s Church. We invite all 16- to 35-year-olds to join Youth 2000 in St Anne’s Church, Shankill, 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.
Volunteers Needed Shankill Tidy Towns: Help Shankill Tidy Towns keep the village looking well. We need volunteers to water plants on a rota once a fortnight. We also need people to do litter picking in their own area. Please ring 087 6750720 or email shankillmatters@gmail.com. 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.
Support Network for Separated, Divorced and Remarried 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. Text 087 3814213 or email listeningear14@gmail.com.
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.
FIRST SATURDAY BOOK
Sale This Saturday morning the November First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association and Meals on Wheels, will take place in the Shankill Old Folks Association Day Centre between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 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 autumn. Donations of books, which must be in a good and clean condition, other than school/text books, will be accepted on the day. Photographs and memorial cards found in donated books can be collected at the book sale. Supporting the First Saturday Book Sale supports the Shankill Community.
SHANKILL LIBRARY
pening 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 and next Monday due to the October Bank Holiday. To renew or inquire about a book call 01 2827801 or email shankillib@dlrcoco.ie. The parents and Toddler Group meets on Monday mornings (except bank holiday Mondays and the second Monday of the month), from 10.30 a.m. to 11.20 a.m.
RATHMICHAEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Guest speaker for tonight’s (Wednesday) November meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack, and the surrounding area, will be Jason Bolton, who will present his lecture ‘Early Medieval Masons in Rathdown’ in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shankill, Co. Dublin. All welcome. Admission €4.
SHANKILL 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
Our juvenile academy took the October Bank Holiday weekend off and will return to action this Saturday in our winter location of St Laurence’s College. Catering for both boys and girls from four to six years of age, it is sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy and in action every Saturday morning from10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription. Qualified coaches are always in attendance and all equipment is supplied free of charge. So why not come along any Saturday morning and give the Academy a try. There was no weekend action as storm Brian brought a halt to all training and matches. The ladies adult football team is going from strength to strength with all abilities catered for so check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies’ Facebook group, email stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve at 087 6414123.
The men’s adult football team have ambitions to climb up through the league divisions so new 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. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA Club where everybody knows your name.