Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for this Sunday, August 5 – Trinity Ten: 11 a.m. – Morning Praise.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Worship Service for this Sunday – August 5 – The Tenth Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion; 7 p.m. – Evening Prayer.
The Alpha/In-Between Club: Three books have been chosen for summer reading: ‘A.
Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles’ ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris and ‘Wonder’ by RJ Palacio. The next meeting is on Tuesday, September 25, Rathmichael Parish Fête: This year’s Fête will take place in the grounds of Rathmichael National School, Shankill, on Saturday, September 8, 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 during 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 logging onto the parish website: stannesparishshankill.com and amp;data= and then clicking onto video link.
Mass Time Change: Until the end of September there will be no celebration of the Monday to Friday 7.30 p.m. Evening Mass.
Bethany Bereavement Group: Operates Drop-In Centre in St Anne’s Resource Centre on the First Friday of each month at 10.30 a.m. The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary ministry. The volunteers are trained to listen and to help the bereaved and grieving.
First Friday: This Friday is the First Friday and the Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel will be open from 10.30 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. 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.
Cemetery Sundays – Mass of remembrance and blessing of the Graves: St Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue, on Sunday, August 19, at 3 p.m.; St Kevin’s, Glencree, on Sunday, September 2, at 9.30 a.m.; and St Patrick’s, Curtlestown, on Sunday, September 2, at 3 p.m.
Parish Volunteers: Could you commit to being a member of one of our parish teams from September 2018 to June 2019? We especially need help in the areas of hospitality and Welcome Ministry, and to collect the baskets during Mass. If you are interested, please drop into the parish office for more information and to begin the garda vetting process over the summer to ensure that you will be ready to begin in September.
Pallottine Pilgrimage to Lourdes – August 7: Those, who wish to send a petition to be placed at the grotto in Lourdes, may leave it into the parish office this Friday. Please do NOT put any money into the envelopes as the petitions will be burned afterwards.
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.
Have You Downloaded the New Parish App?: An easy way to keep up to date with the news and events in the parish. You can also send in a prayer request and it will be included in the Prayer of the Faithful on Sunday. There is a reflection and daily Scripture Readings. To download type in ‘Your Parish App’ to the playstore. We are still in the pilot stage and welcome your feedback; you can let us know what you think by emailing us on stannesparishprayers@yahoo.com.
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 Facebook account.
St Anne’s Parish Website: The parish website is stannespcrishshakill.com and amp;data=.
BOOK SALE
On Saturday morning the August First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association, will take place in the Shankill Old Folks Centre, Lower Road, Shankill between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. so make a point of calling into it during Saturday morning and avail of the opportunity to pick up some excellent reading material for the summer.
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, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on alternate Fridays and Saturdays – The library will be open this Friday but closed on Saturday and next Monday due to the Bank Holiday weekend. 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), from 10.30 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. Historical Society
The Rathmichael Historical Society 44th summer Series of Evening Lectures takes place from Monday, August 13, to Friday, August 17, nightly at 8 p.m. in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shankill, Co. Dublin. The programme is as follows – Monday, August 13: ‘Abbey of St Thomas’, Claire Walsh; Tuesday, August 14: ‘A Most Cruel Devastation: The Viking Impact Reassessed’, Matthew Stout; Wednesday, August 15: Leo Swan Memorial Lecture: ‘Carrying the Holy Relics, Reliquaries and Insignia in the early Irish Church’, Ragnall Ó Floinn; Thursday, August 16: ‘The Chapter House of St Mary’s Abbey: Dublin Oldest Building?’, Ana Dolan; Friday, August 17: ‘Sacred Places, Sacred Spaces: The churchyard and church in Medieval Ireland’, Colmán Ó Clabaigh. Admission to each lecture is €5 which includes tea or coffee/biscuits.
The next events of interest for members is this coming Mondays ‘Railways of Shankill Historic Walk’ organised by Shankill Tidy Towns and led by local historian, author and past president of the Rathmichael Historical Society Rob Goodbody, departing at 2 p.m. from outside Shankill DART Station. All welcome – free. This is the latest walk in the series of historical walks organised by the Shankill Tidy Towns. Please note that this is a community activity organised by a voluntary organisation which accept no liability for injuries or loss incurred by participants.
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.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Want to become a volunteer and learn to save a life? Shankill and Ballybrack CFR (Community First Responders) are looking for new members. No First Aid experience needed. Full training provided. Contact shankillcfr@ gmail.com, visit Facebook@ shankillcfr, or shankillcfr.ie and amp;data=.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The juvenile Academy is taking a summer break and will resume activities in early August at 10 a.m. on Saturdays in Stonebridge Road. Our older team’s members should check with their team manager for summer training times and other and activities.
Many thanks to Sherry Fitzgerald for their partnering with our under-eight girls’ Football and camogie teams. Our Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will be held from August August 20 to August 24 so to book a place see: ww.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and amp;data=.
Well done to our 10 new coaches who just completed the Foundation Coaching course they are very welcome. Ladies Adult football team had their first win of the season with a win over St Brigid’s in the championship.
Great news – our under-eight teams are preparing for a weekend trip to Cork to compete in a national blitz in early September. We wish them well. If you would like to travel with the team contact the club for more information.
In last Sunday night’s ‘Chase the Ace’ draw in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner – the €50 prize went to Emily O’Rourke.
This week’s jackpot is €750. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5. Well done to our 10 new coaches who just completed the Foundation Coaching course they are very welcome. Check out the summer camp video clip produced by Lava Digital Marketing it’s a fantastic view as to what our club is all about and also a special thank you to Liza Mitton for the beautiful still photography.
We are currently looking for new players for our Adult Ladies and adult Men’s football teams please contact GPO Steve Davis at 087 6414123 or email stevedavis203@gmail.com.
SHANKILL TIDY TOWNS
Next Monday afternoon local historian and author Rob Goodbody will lead a ‘Railways of Shankill Historic Walk’ departing at 2 p.m. from outside Shankill DART Station. All welcome – free. This is the latest walk in the series of historical walks organised by the Shankill Tidy Towns. Please note that this is a community activity organised by volunteers who accept no liability for injuries or loss suffered by participants.
SOCK-PUPPET WORKSHOP
A Sock-Puppet Workshop for children aged 7-11 with Michael Phelan takes place in Shankill Library on Monday, August 20, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booking required – call 01 282 3081 or email shankillllib@dlrcoco.ie. Participants will make their own amazing sock-puppet with Michael Phelan from story.
Gate and his hand-puppet Katie Katerpillar, who not only help those attending to create their own sock-puppet but will also show secret puppet tricks to let their puppets come alive.