Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for this Sunday – second Sunday before Advent: 11 a.m. – Morning Praise.
RATHMICHAEL CHURCH OF IRELAND
Worship Service for this Sunday – the second Sunday before Advent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion with Holy Baptism; 7 p.m. – Compline, Lector Des Ekin.
Confirmation 2019: His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, The Most Revd. Dr Michael Jackson, will confirm young people from this parish, along with candidates from Crinken, Bray and Kilternan parishes, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. in Christ Church, Bray. Kilternan and Rathmichael will work together in the matter of preparation of the candidates. Girls and boys who are in First year and who wish to be confirmed should give their names to Anne Thompson at 086 8937067 or email annethompson2824@ gmail.com.
The Alpha/In-Between Club: The next meeting takes place at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, at 8 p.m. The book selected for this meeting is ‘Normal People’ by Sally Rooney.
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 then clicking onto video link.
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.
Bethany Bereavement National Bereavement Support for Adults: A five-week Bethany Bereavement Support Group programme will take place in St Anne’s Resource Centre, Shankill, from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on the following dates in 2019 – Monday, January 14, Monday, January 21, Monday, January 28, Monday, February 4, and Monday, February 11, If you are feeling the pain of any loss at all, this series of meetings may offer support and consolation in a place where healing can begin. This is a completely free service provided by trained volunteers in the community. If you would like more information or to book a place in the group please call St Anne’s Resource Centre at 01 2822704. The Bethany Bereavement Group is a voluntary parish-based ministry who are trained to listen and to help the bereaved and anyone grieving any loss.
Altar List of the Dead: Please find paper and pens at the end of the church to complete the Altar List of the Dead.
St Anne’s Memorial Tree: During the month of November we will have a Memorial Tree at the side of the Altar. There are leaves that will be placed in baskets around the church if you would like a deceased loved one prayed for during this month. Please write their name on a leaf and hang it on the tree.
JPII Youth, Shankill: This group is aimed at people aged 13 to 18, who wish to meet new people, have fun and learn more about their faith. The next meeting takes place this Saturday from 7.30 p.m. from 9 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Garda vetted adult supervisors will be present for each meeting. We are seeking more adult volunteers who would be willing to supervise the group, one evening per month – please contact St Anne’s Resource Centre.
Christmas Fair: The Parish Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday, December 2, in St Anne’s Resource and is the principal annual parish fundraising activity. Sponsors are sought for the raffle and spot prizes. If you can assist us in any way, please contact Martin Walsh or Pat Maguire through St Anne’s Resource Centre. Last Monday a planning meeting was held at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. All ticket sellers and stall holders were asked to attend.
Confirmation Class Retreat: The Retreat for this year’s Confirmation Classes will take place at the Daughters of charity, Templehill, Blackrock, today (Wednesday) for St Anne’s and Rathmichael and tomorrow (Thursday) for Scoil Mhuire
St Anne’s Shankill Parish Assembly: Takes place tonight (Wednesday), the feast of St Laurence O’Toole, at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Church. Together let us begin to set out a realistic agenda for renewal of the church in the years to come – Why are we no longer captivating so many of our people for the message of Jesus Christ?; Which models of pastoral activity and reflection are most likely to win the hearts of young people for the message of Jesus?; How do we teach young people about prayer?; How can our parish respond to these challenges?; Which aspects of our dominant culture make it harder for people to understand the message of Jesus?. In virtue of our baptism we are all church. Please show your love for our common family by participating in the assembly.
This Sunday – World Day of the Poor: This Sunday, which is World Day of the Poor, we are called to make a serious examination of conscience to see if we are truly capable of hearing the cry of the poor.
Christmas Carol Service: Takes place in St Anne’s Churchy on Wednesday, December 12, at 8 p.m. – please join us for our wonderful Christmas Carol Service.
Parent and Toddler Group: Meets on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to midday in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Cost: Donation – for further information contact Iarla at 086 351322.
Come and See Retreat: Who am I called to be? How am I called to live? What am I called to do?No ordinary life: exploring priesthood. Now is a great time to be a priest. Friday, November 23, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 24 (concluding at 4 p.m.). Venue: Mount St Anne’s near Portarlington. Cost: €30 – price includes accommodation and meals. For further information please email info@vocations.ie or talk to your local priest.
Remembering a loved one: Apostolic Work provides Mass kits to priests in poor parishes in developing countries. Each Mass kit can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one with an engraving on the chalice, so they are continually remembered in Mass. A donation of €350 will cover the cost of a complete Mass kit and a simple inscription. The kit includes vestments, altar linens, chalice and ciborium in a light metal box for travel. If you would like to consider subscribing for a Mass kit or helping with a donation of any sort or becoming a sewing member please contact the parish office or Kathie Davey (2823014) for more information.
Rosary for Peace: Is said every Saturday at 3 p.m. in St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire.
Support Network: St Anne’s Parish Network for those who are divorced, separated or re-married, meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. All welcome – text: 087 3646067 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.
Gluten Free Hosts: Gluten Free Hosts are available for Holy Communion. Please advise the Sacristan if you require one.
St Anne’s Parish Website: The parish website is stannespcrishshakill.com and amp.
BOOK SALE
The December First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association, takes place in the Shankill Old Folks Association Centre between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, so make a point of calling into it during that Saturday morning and avail of the opportunity to pick up some excellent reading material for over the Christmas/New Year period.
Donations of books, which must be in a good and clean condition, other than school/text books, will be accepted on that 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. 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. The December meeting of the Book Club will take place in the library on Tuesday, December 4, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. New members welcome.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Last Wednesday night Howard Clarke was the guest speaker for the November meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack, and the surrounding area, at which he presented his lecture ‘Did Brian Boru save Ireland from a Viking Conquest?’ at 8 p.m. in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill. And all are welcome to attend – admission €4.
The next meeting of the society takes place on Wednesday, December 5, at 8 p.m. in Rathmichael National School at which Paul Duffy will present his lecture ‘From Carrickfergus to Carcasone – Hugh de Lacy and the Cathar Crusade’ – All welcome – admission €4.
Other events which may be of interest to members and supporters of the Rathmichael Historical Society are tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. lecture by Emmet Oliver looking at ‘The Business of Dublin in the early 20th Century: an overview of the retail and financial sector’ to the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin two. All welcome – admission free; the 7.45 p.m. lecture by Liz Gillis discussing ‘Commemorating 1919 and the momentous issues leading up to it’ to the Knocklyon History Society in the Iona Centre, Knocklyon, Templeogue, Dublin 16. All welcome – admission charge; tomorrow (Thursday) night’s 8 p.m. Brian White lecture recalling ‘The Brabazon’s links to Bray and the families who worked on the estate’ to the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All welcome – admission €5; and next Mondays Seminar in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at 6 p.m. on ‘Oral History: Let’s Hear for the Projects’ chaired by Dr Catherine O’Connor, at which three graduates of the Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Oral History will each give a 10-minute presentation about their own unique oral history project while two guest speakers will discuss two community based oral history projects funded by Dublin City Council – the Coolock Artane Oral History project and the ‘In Our Own Words’ training project developed by the North Inner City Folklore Project. The five presentations will be followed by a discussion on the value of oral history as a research methodology and the wealth of recorded oral narrative sources which exist in Ireland. All welcome – admis- sion free. Seats allocated on a first-come basis.
Members of the Rathmichael Historical Society are also reminded that the Old Bray Society has published a special issue of the Bray Historical Record – ‘First World War Special Issue’ which recalls those from county Wicklow, who took part in this conflict. Over the counter copies available from the Town Hall Bookshop, 23 Florence Road, Bray. Those wishing to join the Rathmichael Historical Society can do at the December 5 8 p.m. meeting.
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.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The juvenile academy is back in action every Saturday at 10 a.m. in our winter quarters of St Laurence College. Please come along and give the Academy a try. The cost is only €2 per child each week and there is no annual subscription. All equipment is provided free and qualified coaches are always in attendance, it’s all about having fun with your friends.
Our AGM will be held next Monday at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Recourse Centre, Shankill. Nominations for committee and notice of motions must be with the club secretary ASAP.
Last Saturday and Sunday week saw the under – eight boys’ footballers at home to Wanderers, under-10 boys were away to Stars of Erin and the under-11 boys away to Clontarf. Our under – eight, under – nine, under-10 and under – 12 girls’ football teams were involved in a brilliant series of football blitz events, one held in Stonebridge Road and others all over the county. Great event – well done to all involved.
In the ‘ The Chase the Ace’ draw in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner – the €50 prize went to Niomh Collins Last week’s jackpot was €1,400. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 available in the pub or from club members.
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.
SOCIAL CLUB
Are you aged over 50 and interested in joining a local community social group? Shankill Social Club is looking for new members and new ideas. Meetings take place in St Anne’s Resource Centre on the third Wednesday of the month. All welcome – further information from Jackie Hall at 086 8671166 or Paula Morgan at 086 3467480.
Planned activities include a guest speaker with Gardening tips for the Spring and the autumn next Monday, and a visit to Dáil Éireann – date to be confirmed.