Shankill

ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN

Worship Service for Sunday, January 28 – Epiphany 4: 11 a.m. – Morning Praise.

RATHMICHAEL COI

Services of Worship on Sunday, January 28 – The fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – The Presentation of Christ: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer followed afterwards by coffee in the Erck Hall; 7 p.m. – Holy Communion.

Confirmation: His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, The Most Revd. Dr Michael Jackson, will. confirm young people from this parish, along with candidates from Bray and Kilternan parishes, on Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Christ Church, Bray. If you wish to be confirmed please give your name to Anne Thompson at 086 8937067.

Thursday Group: Neville and Anne Thompson hosted the January meeting last Thursday morning.

The Alpha/In-Between Book Club: The next meeting of the Book Club will take place at 8 p.m. next Tuesday night. The books for this review and discussion at this meeting are – ‘Elinor Elephant is Completely Fine’ by Gail Honeyman and ‘Plainsong’ by Kent Haruf.

ST ANNE’S PARISH

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.

UAC Monthly Meeting: The monthly meeting of the Union of Catholic Apostolate will take place in St Anne’s Resource Centre this coming Monday at 8 p.m.

Laudate Festival – Catholic Schools Week 2018: St Anne’s NS will join in song with other national schools, during an evening of hymns and reflection in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Ave., Blackrock, Co. Dublin, next Wednesday at 7 p.m. Entry to the festival is free to all. Hospitality Sunday This Sunday: The Hospitality Team would like to invite you to come to St Anne’s Resource Centre for tea or coffee this Sunday after the 10.30 a.m. Mass.

Bethany Bereavement Support Group: The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is holding a five-week course to help those who have had a loss. The course started last Monday from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre., and will continue for the next four Monday nights. This is a free course and open to adults over 18 years of age.

Youth 2000: Youth 2000 is seeking new members for 2018. We invite all 16- to 35-year-olds to join Fr Jaimie on Monday evenings from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre to gather for adoration, prayer and reflection. The meetings are followed by a cup of tea and social from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

January Film Night: Takes place on this Saturday at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre at which the musical ‘The Jolson Story’ Starring Evelyn Keyes and Larry Parks will be screened. Admission Free.

BOOK SALE

The February First Saturday Book Sale which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association, will take place in the Shankill Old Folks Day Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, so make a point of calling into the book sale on that Saturday morning and avail of the opportunity to pick up some excellent reading material.

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

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 – open this Friday but closed on Saturday. The library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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. Historical Society

The next meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack and the surrounding area, takes place at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shannkill at which Tim Carey will present his lecture ‘Dublin since 1922’. All welcome – admission €4.

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 juvenile Academy returned to training in St Laurence College at 10 a.m. last Saturday. Our annual general meeting will be held in St Anne’s Resource Centre, Shankill, at 8 p.m. this coming Monday and all members are requested to attend. We held a table quiz in Brady’s Pub last Thursday at 8 p.m. – thank you to all those who supported it.

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, please 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.

BOWLING CLUB

Make it your New Year’s resolution to join Shankill Lawn Bowling Club, your local bowling club, this year to get healthy exercise for mind/body and meet new friends. Men and women are invited to apply; new beginners always welcome. Women – Tuesday and Wednesdays. Call in to the clubhouse on the Quinn’s Road or call the PRO on 282 2740 or the Hon. Secretary on 282 0482 for further information.

PARENTING TOGETHER

Parenting Children Course for parents of children aged 0 to 12 from Monday, February 5, to Monday, March 19 (with break for half-term) from 7.45 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. in St James’ Church, Crinken. Total Cost: €10. Booking essential: text 087 6433253or email shankillparentingtogether@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed: We are also seeking volunteers to help on Hospitality/Welcome Teams and 10 people to host the Discussion groups. Contact Sharyn: shankillparentingtogether@ gmail.com.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Sadly, after 15 years, SARA has closed due to the lack of people willing to form a committee. Other activities such as Scrabble, Book Club, and art will continue as usual.

Are you 50 or over and interested in helping to start up a new group with the aim of meeting on a regular basis? For further information, please contact Pat O’Connor 2820733/087 6561107.