Shankill
ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Worship Service for this Sunday – The Kingship of Christ: 11 a.m. – Morning Praise.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Worship Service for this Sunday – The Kingship of Christ: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer followed by Healer Prayer and Laying On of Hands which will followed afterwards with coffee in the Erck Hall; 7 p.m. – Holy Communion, Lector Jim Hendry.
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
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.
UAC: The monthly meeting of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate will take place next Mon- day night at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to Pray for Vocations: Please join with the Pallottine Union of Catholic Apostolate to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life tomorrow (Thursday) from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St Anne’s Church. Divine Mercy: The next meeting of the prayer group will be held in St Anne’s Resource Centre today (Wednesday) at 10.30 a.m.
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 St Anne’s Parish Christmas Fair will take place in St Anne’s Resource Centre on Sunday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please support our main fundraising event of the year. Enjoy our Festive stalls: Wheel of fortune, Bottles, cakes, Crafts, Gifts, Hampers, Toys, Santa Claus. Please support our raffle. Raffle Tickets are available to buy from St Anne’s Resource Centre, Monday to Friday. Book of six – €10 or €2 each. Please continue to bring Bottles: spirits, wine etc.; New or unwanted gifts sets e.g. perfumes, jewellery; Items for our hampers; Toys; Items for the wheel of fortune.
Secret Choir: New members needed for the Christmas Carol Service. The Secret Choir is inviting new singers and musicians to join them. Rehearsals take place each Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the church. Please come along and join in.
Christmas Carol Service: Please join us in the church on Wednesday, December 12, at 8 p.m. for our wonderful Christmas Carol Service.
November Film Night: Takes place this Friday at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre at which the film screened will be Andrea Bocelli and David Foster’s ‘ My Christmas’. All welcome – admission free.
Senior citizen’s Christmas party: Will take place on Friday, December 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Scoil Mhuire. Please contact St Anne’s Resource Centre to book a place.
Calling Transition Year Students: We would appreciate your help at the senior citizen’s Christmas party in Scoil Mhuire on Friday, December 7, Please leave your name and contact details into St Anne’s Resource Centre, if you are available to help out on the day.
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.
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 closed this Friday but open 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
The next meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society for Shankill, Ballybrack, and the surrounding area 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) 8 p.m. lecture by Vincent Ruddy on ‘Pre-Famine Dublin: A Calamity Waiting to Happen?’ to the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All welcome – entrance €3; Saturdays Local History Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which the following lectures will take place – ‘No Blood on the Ceiling: the story of Edward Ball’ – Pól Ó Duibhir; ‘Service Terminated; the last Trams from Dartry and Milltown, October 1948’ – James Scannell; ‘Frederick Douglas in Ireland’ – Cecilia Hartsell; ‘Aspects of the Skerries Irish Volunteer Company’s reorganisation’ – Frank Whearity; ‘Remembering Our Referenda: the 1983 Referendum Campaign’ – Mary Muldowney. All welcome – admission free; next Wednesdays 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. November ‘Open Morning Meeting’ of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All welcome – contribution of €4 includes tea or coffee; the 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in Dublin City Library and Archive, Dublin two, at which Ken Finlay will present his lecture ‘Charles Cameron – Saving the City’ The AGM will follow this lecture. All welcome – admission free.
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 NEWS
The juvenile academy is back in action every Saturday at 10 a.m. in our winter quarters indoors in the gym in St Laurence’s 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 as it’s all about having fun with your friends.
Last Saturday and Sunday week the under-eight and under – nine girls’ footballers were at home to Ranelagh Gaels as were the under-10 boys against Cuala and the under-12 girls away to Ballinteer St John’s. Congratulations to the 20 new coaches on completing the Foundation Course.
In the ‘Chase the Ace’ draw in Brady’s here was no jackpot winner – the €50 prize went to Chloe Kelly. Last week’s jackpot was €1,450. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 available in the pub or from club members. Please note that the next draw will be held after Christmas in order to allow the pub to facilitate its Christmas programme of events.
We are currently looking for new players for our Adult Ladies and Adult Men’s football teams – please contact GPO Steve Davis 087 6414123 or email – stevedavis203@gmail.com.
SHANKILL 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 of the Shankill Social Club 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.
SHANKILL TIDY TOWNS
Our annual table quiz and raffle takes place this Friday night at 8 p.m. in Shankill Tennis Club. Contact 087 6750720 to book a table, or just come on your own. The cost is €10 per person; Table of four €40. Come along for a great night’s entertainment, including a raffle and show your support in helping us make Shankill a better place. All proceeds go towards projects in Shankill – shankillmatters.com or email shankillmatters@gmail. com.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Shankill and Ballybrack Community First Responders will have a stall at this Sunday year’s Shankill ‘Christmas in the village which takes place on the West side of the Main Street from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come along, see live CPR demos and have a practice on our dummies. Our volunteer members will be on hand to answer any questions that you have. You can also contact us by email at – shankillcfr@gmail.com or on Facebook via @shankillcf.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
This Sunday afternoon the Shankill Business Group will hold ‘Christmas in the Village’ in the Main Street from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is hosted each year by Shankill local businesses and traders in co-ordination with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. There will be numerous stalls, a fun fair, an animal petting farm, face painting, live music, and much much more. Classical Music Club
The December meeting takes place at 7.45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, in the Shankill Old Folk Association Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, which will be an audio-visual treat focusing on Maria Callas, with documentary and performance extracts. For further information about the club see shankillclassical.org or call John O’Hagan at 087 2109175.