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Newsletter for Easter 4th April 2010
All Masses this Weekend will be offered for intentions of The People of the Parish.
Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 3rd April 9.00pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 4th April
9.30am
10.45am
12pm
Balscadden
9am: 10.30am African Mass Weekday Masses
Mon 5th April 10am Ellen O’Dwyer Joan Davis Mick Carvin Deirdre O’Brien Bill & Sean O’Sullivan & Deceased Family Members Anthony Quinn
Tues 6th April 10am Agnes Casey
Wed 7th April 10am Bernie Shearman
Thurs 8th April 10am
Fri 9th April 10am
Sat 10th April 10am Tim Heffernan (Months Mind) Agnes O’Connell
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 10th April 6.30pm John Molloy (Months Mind) Shevlin, Lacombre & Conroy Families Francis Cullen John & Agnes O’Neill The Deceased Members of the Farrell Family John Healy Charlie Healy
Sun 11th April 9.30am Breda Heron
11.15am Kairos RTE 1 Mass for Students preparing for Exams
12.30pm Sean Grant (Months Mind) Leo McCooe Claire Whitney (1st Ann) Charles Jackson Joseph Keenan
Balscadden 9am: Mary Purfield : Sean, Anne, Edward & Catherine Guildea Paddy McFadden & Francis Darby
Please Pray for Recently Deceased :
Owen Lynch—Moylaragh Crescent
HOUR OF PRAYER WEDNESDAY 7TH APRIL There will be an Hour of Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8pm. Our next Hour of Prayer will be on Wednesday April 7th from 8-9pm. It will be a time of quiet prayer with music & short reflections. Everyone is welcome
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €2064. Our sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously and regularly.
EASTER WISHES At a difficult time for many, it was heart warming to find so many attending our two reconciliation services in the past week and the large numbers in attendance at our other celebrations. Wonderful also to see so many involved in the Holy Week Ceremonies which we hope were enriching to all. Our sincere thanks to you all for your continued presence, support and words of encouragement. May the Lord Bless us all with the Joy of the Risen Lord.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The local conference’s Spring Appeal will take place at Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church and the Church of the Assumption Balscadden on April 10th & 11th.
THE PARISH FAITH GROUP The monthly Prayer Meeting will take place on Tuesday April 6th at 8pm in the Loreto Convent.
SUNSHINE ADVOCATE COLLECTION—PALM SUNDAY Many thanks to the collectors and all who supported the Church Gate Collection last weekend. €1,213 was raised.
FRIENDS CHARITY SHOP 3 DAY 1/2 PRICE SALE at 1 Clonard Street, Balbriggan. Tues 6th, Wed 7th & Thurs 8th April. Open Mon - Fri: 10am to 5 Sat: 10am to 4pm.
O’DWYERS GAA Dancing & Music with Liam Carter on Easter Sunday night April 4th at 9.30pm in O’ Dwyers GAA Clubhouse, Bremore. Refreshment served, Everyone welcome.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE We are exploring the possibility of a trip to the Holy Land for eight nights from October 5th 2010. 3 night in Tiberias and 5 nights in Jerusalem. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
LAY RETREAT ASSOCIATION OF ST IGNATIUS One Day Retreat for Lay People at Emmaus Retreat Centre on Sunday, April 11th 2010 from 10.30am to 6.30pm (Registration & coffee from 10am). “Come with me to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6.31) Retreat given by Jesuit Fathers. Contact Shane Malone 016242845 or John Redmond 087 9962946.
BALSCADDEN SPONSORED WALK POSTPONED The sponsored walk will now be on Sunday April 18th meeting at Ss. Peter & Pauls Church car park at 3pm. Sponsorship cards available please contact Louise on 8417819. Proceeds go towards reducing the €10,000 debt following the renovation and extension of Balscadden District Community Hall.
BALSCADDEN DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL Guitar & tin whistle lessons for beginners and improvers are running each week. If interested contact the Hall manager on 085 2477882.
CARDS First Communions & Confirmations are available from the Parish Office.
BALBRIGGAN DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENT “OLD BOILERS” in the Bracken Court Hotel from Wednesday
EASTER DUES The Planned Giving weekly boxes have a Yellow envelope marked Easter Dues for your convenience. For half yearly, yearly and those parishioners who contribute by direct debit should all have received their Easter Dues envelopes in the post by now. For anyone who has not received an envelope there are some available at the Church doors.
FUNERAL MINISTRY If you are interested in the formation of a Funeral Ministry for our Parish—assisting families at times of bereavement with the funeral liturgy etc., - please leave your contact details with the Parish Office.
RTE MASS Everyone must be seated 15 minutes before Mass starts Arrangements are underway for the RTE broadcast of Mass from our church on Sunday, April 11th at 11.15am. Due to the time of the broadcast it will be necessary to change the times of our Masses on that Sunday. Masses on that Sunday will be at 9.30am; 11.15am and 12.30pm. Music for the Mass will be provided by Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan. The theme of the Mass will be to pray for all those students preparing for Exams in the Leaving and Junior Cert.
COMHALTÁS CEOLTOÍRÍ ÉIREANN BALBRIGGAN The next monthly session is on Wednesday April 7th in the Glebe North Hall Market Green. Dancing from 9-12pm. Music by Brian Ború Ceílí Band Adm. including supper €8. All Welcome. Tin whistle and dancing classes continue as usual.
COPING WITH LOSS IN A TIME OF CHANGE A public lecture by Christy Keneally ‘From Heartbreak to Hope, Coping with loss in a Time of Change’ is on Wednesday April 14th at 8pm at Castleknock Parish Centre, Beechpark Lawn (off main Castleknock Road.) Cost €5.
ACCORD The Accord Marriage Counselling Centre in Dunstan House, Balrothery, are seeking voluntary receptionists to work the following hours;-Tuesday mornings from 10.00 —1.00 on 1 Tuesday per month. The person must be able to work within a confidential setting.
AMEN Support Service for male victims of domestic abuse. Confidential helpline available on 046 9023718.
THE BALBRIGGAN FISH & FARMERS MARKET The market returns to St Georges Square with a range of Fresh Local produce starting Good Friday 2nd April from 9am –2pm
ARTHRITIS IRELAND Get your joints in motion Challenge 2010 in the Phoneix Park Saturday May 8th. Now is the time to get fit, get sponsorship and help people with arthritis. Register and download an application form from www.arthritisireland .ie or call 01-6618188.
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Newsletter for April 11th 2010
THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 10th April 6.30pm John Molloy (Months Mind) Shevlin, Lacombre & Conroy Families Francis Cullen John & Agnes O’Neill The Deceased Members of the Farrell Family John Healy Charlie Healy Sun 11th April 9.30am Breda Heron
11.15am Kairos RTE 1 Mass for students preparing for Exams
12.30pm Sean Grant (Months Mind) Leo McCooe Claire Whitney (1st Ann) Charles Jackson Joseph Keenan Patrick & Margaret O’Connor
Balscadden 9am: Mary Purfield : Sean, Anne, Edward & Catherine Guildea Paddy McFadden Francis Darby Weekday Masses
Mon 12th April 10am Serafina Pedro (1st Ann) Charlotte Fortune (1st Ann) Kathleen & Maura Foley Joan Lyons
Tues 13th April 10am Patrick & Catherine Mc Cormack & Deceased Family Wed 14th April 10am Kathleen Levins (1st Ann) Joseph, Joe & Eileen Kiernan Paul Callaghan
Thurs 15th April 10am The Murtagh Family 7.30pm Padre Pio Mass (Rosary Before Mass)
Fri 16th April 10am Fr. Jim O’Sullivan (1st Ann) Michael & Eileen White
Sat 17th April 10am Neil Loughrey (1st Ann) John Mc Cormack John McGuire
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 17th April 6.30pm Breda & Matt Cooke Paul Ludlow Sun 18th April 9.30am Monica Smith Fr Michael Hassett (1st Ann) Nancy, Joey & Margaret Nolan
10.45am Aoibhe Cleary (Months Mind) Michael Brown Patrick Gibbons Patrick & Margaret Pyne Maura & Richard Davis Peter Coary Nicholas Hickey & Deceased Family Members
12.00pm Gerry Shields Eva Heeney Ann Walsh Kathleen & Hannah Quirke & Deceased Family John & Elizabeth White Marie Bissett Geraghty
Balscadden 9am: Martin & Nan Mooney
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €2196. Our sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously.
TROCAIRE BOXES Please return your Trocaire boxes as soon as possible in order for us to forward them to Trocaire on your behalf.
ALTAR SOCIETY It is wonderful to see our Church so nicely decorated as it was over the Easter Ceremonies. If you would like to be a part of The Altar Society please leave your contact details at the Parish office.
PADRE PIO MASS APRIL 15TH The Padre Pio Mass will be on Thurs 15th April at 7.30pm with Rosary before Mass.
O’DWYERS GAA NOTES The 1st Anniversary Mass for Fr Hassett will be on Sunday April 18th at 9.30am in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church .
ST. PATRICKS COLLEGE MAYNOOTH St Patricks College are hosting a conference/workshops on St Luke’s Gospel with guest speaker Professor Santiago Guijarro. Costs will be €10 per person balance will be paid by the Parish and the Diocese. Please leave your details with the Parish Secretary if you are interested.
YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ This pilgrimage is on Sun July 11th-18th. If you wish to take time out for Prayer & Meditation this may be for you. For further information visit www.yearof evangelisation.ie
BALBRIGGAN PARISH LOURDES PILGRIMAGE The parish pilgrimage is on Wed Aug 18th to Aug 25th. Please see the notice board or contact Jane on 8411260 or Bernie on 8411049 for further details.
RELIGIOUS SHOP We would be interested in getting your views on the possibility of having a Shop for the purpose of the sale of religious goods, as has been suggested by some parishioners. Let us know if you would be interested in volunteering to help in the shop were it to open.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE There has been a lot of interest in the proposed trip to the Holy Land for eight nights from October 5th 2010. The trip will consist of 3 night in Tiberias and 5 nights in Jerusalem. If you are interested in the trip and you have not made contact through the parish office please do so asap in order to finalise numbers.
BALSCADDEN SPONSORED WALK POSTPONED The Balscadden sponsored walk is on Sunday April 18th meeting at Ss. Peter & Pauls Church car park at 3pm. Sponsorship cards available please contact Louise on 8417819. Proceeds go towards reducing the €10,000 debt following the renovation and extension of Balscadden District Community Hall.
SHARE WEEKEND 17TH/18TH APRIL Next weekend has been designated as Share Weekend. A letter from the Archbishop regarding Share will be read at all Masses. BALSCADDEN DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL Guitar & tin whistle lessons for beginners and improvers are running each week. If interested contact the Hall manager on 085 2477882.
CHURCH SUMMER OPENING HOURS The Church opening hours have been extended to 6.30pm for the summer months.
BALBRIGGAN DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENT “OLD BOILERS” in the Bracken Court Hotel from Wednesday April 14th to Sunday 18th April 2010 inclusive, nightly at 8.30pm. Adm. €10 the proceeds from the first night in aid of Balbriggan Football Club. A comedy not to be missed. Tel 087 9436650.
EASTER DUES The Planned Giving weekly boxes have a Yellow envelope marked Easter Dues for your convenience. For half yearly, yearly and those parishioners who contribute by direct debit should all have received their Easter Dues envelopes in the post by now. For anyone who has not received an envelope there are some available at the Church doors.
RTE MASS AT 11.15AM SUNDAY 11TH APRIL At this Mass we will pray for and support the young people doing exams in our Parish in the next few months. For those who have family abroad the Mass will be available on the internet @rte.ie/live BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS Next Social Sunday is on Sunday April 25th at 4pm at High Street. All 60+ Welcome
BAPTISM TEAM We currently have a very active Baptism Team in the Parish. We would welcome new members to join this group who help the Parish team with the preparations for baptism. Anyone interested who would be prepared to give a couple of hours two or three times a year please leave your contact details with the Parish Office.
BALBRIGGAN LOCAL TRAINING COURSE Through Fingal Leader Partnership people from 18-25 may apply for this FÁS funded initiative. Tel Mary 8020484
ACCORD The Accord Marriage Counseling Centre in Dunstan House, Balrothery, are seeking voluntary receptionists to work the following hours;-Tuesday mornings from 10.00 —1.00 on one Tuesday per month. The person must be able to work within a confidential setting.
PARISH PASTORAL WORKERS The Archbishop introduced a training programme for Lay Parish Pastoral Workers in 2008. At present candidates are being invited for a new course in training. The candidates must be active Catholics with a Theology degree or equivalent who are willing to serve the mission of the Church. Details of the course are available from the Diocesan website. Prospective applicants may wish to discuss this position further with Fr. Eugene.
Newsletter for the 18th April 2010
Congratulation to recently Baptised: Nicole Lillie O’Reilly Rogers Matthew Patrick Drezn Hazel Jane Mulvaney Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 17th April 6.30pm: Breda & Matt Cooke Paul Ludlow : Peter Casey
Sun 18th April 9.30am: Monica Smith : Fr Michael Hassett (1st Ann) Nancy, Joey & Margaret Nolan
10.45am: Aoibhe Cleary (Months Mind) Michael Brown : Patrick Gibbons : Patrick & Margaret Pyne Maura & Richard Davis : Peter Coary Nicholas Hickey & Deceased Family Members
12.00pm: Gerry Shields : Eva Heeney : Ann Walsh Kathleen & Hannah Quirke & Deceased Family John & Elizabeth White : Marie Bissett Geraghty Joseph Keenan
Balscadden 9am: Martin & Nan Mooney
Weekday Masses
Mon 19th April 10am: Josephine Goss : Una Finnegan
Tues 20th April 10am: Wed 21st April 10am: Tommy O’Carroll John & Mary Guildea
Thurs 22nd April 10am: The Holy Souls
Fri 23rd April 10am: Michael & Mary Skelly Michael Kennedy Sat 24th April 10am
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 24th April 6.30pm: Owen Nolan ( Months Mind) Patrick Kearns : Agnes & Patrick Dowling Jim Meskell : Mary & Esther Gorman Rosaleen, Jack, Felix & Attracta Curran
Sun 25th April:
9.30am: Joseph McManus : Sean & Eileen Reynolds
10.45am: Thomas Levins & Tom Weldon Eithne Noctor : Jimmy & Phyliss Gilbert
12.00pm: Owen Costello : Patrick McEvoy Stephen Scott & Maurice & Bridget Fitzgerald Dick, Alice & Sheila Dunne Deceased Members of the Dunne & Quinn Families David Rice : Maureen & John Brown & Deceased Members of the Brown & Hickey Families
Balscadden 9am: Cissy & Joe Donnelly Eddie Mooney : Sean Kiernan
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €1802. Our sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously.
COMBINED CLUBS CENTRE Our congratulations to the CCC on finishing their mortgage after years of hard work. The occasion was marked with a celebration in the past week.
FIRST COMMUNION The first of our First Holy Communions will take place on Saturday 24th of April during 10am and 12pm Masses. Please keep the Children involved from Ss. Peter & Paul’s National School and their families in your prayers in the coming week. ALTAR SOCIETY It was wonderful to see our Church so nicely decorated as it was over the Easter Ceremonies. If you would like to be a part of The Altar Society please leave your contact details at the Parish office.
LECTIO DIVINA We have decided to continue our weekly Lectio Divina meetings at the request of parishioners. The next meeting will be on the Tuesday 20th April 7pm—8pm at the Parochial House.
YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ This pilgrimage is on Sun July 11th-18th. If you wish to take time out for Prayer & Meditation this may be for you. For further information visit www.yearof evangelisation.ie
BALBRIGGAN PARISH LOURDES PILGRIMAGE The parish pilgrimage is on Wed Aug 18th to Aug 25th. Please see the notice board or contact Jane on 8411260 or Bernie on 8411049 for further details.
RELIGIOUS SHOP We would like to thank those who have volunteered their services for a shop in our Church. More details soon.
THE RTE MASS A sincere thanks to the very positive reaction to the broadcast. It was good to see so many proud of their Parish and of Balbriggan. Well done to all involved on and off screen.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE The details of the trip to the Holy Land are as follows: Dates are: Thursday October 21st to Friday October 29th. The Cost is €1518 for under 65 and €1556 over 65, which includes flights, taxes and insurance, 8 nights 4 star accommodation (Twin Sharing), Dinner & B B. Services of a Spiritual Director and Guide are also included. There is a single room supplement of €395. For all those wishing to travel deposits of €250 should be made payable to Map Travel and left in the parish office by Tuesday 20th April.
SHARE WEEKEND 17TH/18TH APRIL This weekend has been designated as Share Weekend. A letter from the Archbishop regarding Share will be read at all Masses. Details of income & expenditure of the Diocese from Share are available at the back of the Church
CHURCH SUMMER OPENING HOURS The Church opening hours have been extended to 6.30pm for the summer months.
ORDER OF MALTA The Order of Malta monthly party will be on Thursday April 22nd at 8pm in the Order of Malta hall.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL The spring appeal last weekend amounted to €1936.78. Thank you all for your generous support.
SMA PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 22nd May 2010 to ask the intercession of Our Lady of Knock for Missionaries, Vocations and personal intentions.
BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS Next Social Sunday is on Sunday April 25th at 4pm at High Street. All 60+ Welcome
BAPTISM TEAM We currently have a very active Baptism Team in the Parish. We would welcome new members to join this group who help the Parish team with the preparations for baptism. Anyone interested who would be prepared to give a couple of hours two or three times a year please leave your contact details with the Parish Office.
PARISH PASTORAL WORKERS The Archbishop introduced a training programme for Lay Parish Pastoral Workers in 2008. At present candidates are being invited for a new course in training. The candidates must be active Catholics with a Theology degree or equivalent who are willing to serve the mission of the Church. Details of the course are available from the Diocesan website. Prospective applicants may wish to discuss this position further with Fr. Eugene.
ST. PATRICKS COLLEGE MAYNOOTH St Patrick’s College are hosting a conference/workshops on St Luke’s Gospel on Sat April 24th. Costs will be €10 per person balance will be paid by the Parish and the Diocese. Contact the Parish office if you are interested.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BEREAVEMENT STUDIES This programme is accredited by NUI and is a year part-time course. Deadline for applications is April 23rd. Tel. 6793188 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MONASTIC WEEKEND FOR WOMEN Single women interested in finding out more about a monastic vocation are invited to join in our life of prayer, liturgy, work and recreation on the Weekend of April 23rd-25th Please contact Sr. Gabrielle O.Ss.R at 086 8164179 or email Gabrielle.fox @redemptorists.ie
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Archbishop Martin met with representatives of the PPC’S from our Deanery during the week. He spoke of our need for Parishes to work together especially with the falling number of Priests. Balbriggan has been grouped with Rolestown, Naul and Garristown. At our recent meeting of our PPC the Archbishops vision for Parishes was discussed. We agreed that this process would take time but had to begin now and in consultation and with the cooperation of parishioners. More details of our steps to meet the challenge presented by the Archbishop will be announced over the coming months. Fr. Eugene
THE WELCOME GROUP invite you to join with them for a cup of Tea after 12pm Mass at the Parish office side of the Parochial house. We look forward to meeting you then. Newsletter for Sun April 25th 2010
THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES Sat 24th April 6.30pm: Owen Ford (1st Ann) Owen Nolan ( Months Mind) Patrick Kearns : Agnes & Patrick Dowling Jim Meskell : Mary & Esther Gorman Rosaleen, Jack, Felix & Attracta Curran
Sun 25th April:
9.30am: Joseph McManus : Sean & Eileen Reynolds Ethel Gallen 10.45am: Thomas Levins & Tom Weldon Eithne Noctor : Jimmy & Phyliss Gilbert
12.00pm: Owen Costello : Patrick McEvoy Stephen Scott & Maurice & Bridget Fitzgerald Dick, Alice & Sheila Dunne Deceased Members of the Dunne & Quinn Families David Race : Ann Corcoran Maureen & John Brown & Deceased Members of the Brown & Hickey Families
Balscadden 9am: Cissy & Joe Donnelly : Sean Kiernan
Weekday Masses
Mon 26th April 10am: David Crosby : The Holy Souls Parishioner who is unwell
Tues 27th April 10am: Margaret Lyons : Jack Benton Wed 28thApril 10am: Elsie Levins Thomas & Mary Hanratty
Thurs 29th April 10am: Seamus MacCreevy
Fri 30th April 10am: Agnes & Joseph Sweetman
Sat 31st April 10am Rita Monaghan Ann O’Byrne (1st Ann)
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 1st May 6.30: Desmond Gough : Dennis Gallagher Michael Hammond
Sun 2nd May: 9.30am :
10.45am : Fred McKenna Deceased Members of the Gilbert Family
12pm: Sharon McNamara (1st Ann)
Balscadden 9am: Eddie Mooney
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €2,087, Our sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously.
FIRST COMMUNION The First Holy Communions for Ss. Peter & Paul’s NS was on Saturday 24th of April. Congratulations to the Children involved in what was a wonderful day and also to their Families. Many thanks also to the Teachers who helped with their preparation.
CONFIRMATION The students from St Molagas will receive confirmation in the coming week. Please remember these young people and their families in your prayers.
EASTER DUES Many thanks to all those who contributed to the Easter Dues. If you have not returned the Dues please do so as soon as possible.
EXAMS We ask you to remember to pray for those doing their Aural and Oral exams for Junior & Leaving Certificates as we will.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD Rosters for May are available in the Sacristy after Mass
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Updated rosters are available in the Sacristy after Mass.
LECTIO DIVINA The next Lectio Divina meeting will be on Monday 26th April 7pm at the Parochial House.
YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ This pilgrimage is on Sun July 11th-18th. If you wish to take time out for Prayer & Meditation this may be for you. For further information visit www.year of evangelisation.ie
BALBRIGGAN PARISH LOURDES PILGRIMAGE The parish pilgrimage is on Wed Aug 18th to Aug 25th. Please see the notice board or contact Jane on 8411260 or Bernie on 8411049 for further details..
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE The deposits and booking forms for those travelling to the Holy Land have been passed on to Map Travel. All further queries and requests should be directed to Marian at Map travel on 8783115 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THE AFRICAN CHAPLAINCY JOINS WITH THE DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK This Pilgrimage to Knock is on Saturday 16th May 2010. It will be spiritually fulfilling. Cost is €40 per person which includes the trip and dinner. To book call Martin on 085 1611640.
AFRICAN MASS The African Mass is on Sunday 2nd May in Balscadden Church at 10.30am. An opportunity to come and worship.
BAPTISM TEAM We currently have a very active Baptism Team in the Parish. We would welcome new members to join this group who help the Parish team with the preparations for baptism. Anyone interested contact the parish office. BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS Next Social Sunday is on Sunday April 25th at 4pm at High Street. All 60+ Welcome.
THE BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE The opportunity to give blood will arise at The Combined Clubs Community Centre, Dublin St. Balbriggan on the following dates: Wed 28th April & Thursday 29th April from 5pm to 8.30pm
HEALTH & WELLNNESS A Health and Wellness evening will take place on Thursday 29th April at 8-9.30pm at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre, 23 Dublin St. Guest Speaker Damian Brennan BA, H.Dip, N.T. Nutrition Advisor.
EDDIE STONE—EMMANUEL HOUSE CLONFERT A day trip to Eddie Stone—Healer takes place on May 5th. The bus departs Balbriggan Church Car Park at 7am sharp. It will be a day of healing and prayer. For further information contact : Josephine on 8414370 or Ann on 8412946 or 086 8491767.
BALBRIGGAN & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY The society are hosting an evening in the Bracken Court Hotel on Tuesday April 27th at 8.30pm. Topics include St Georges Church and the Registers by Bairbre Curtis. All are welcome.
CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL—KNOCK The Knock summer festival is on June 25th to 27th 18 to 35’s only. Festival of Prayer , Music, Reflection, Talks & Workshops. Further information call 094 9375035/094 9388100/0876927850 or Visit www.knock-Shrine .ie/youth festival.
O’DWYERS GAA On May 9th O’Dwyers are holding their Lá Na gClub—a National day for celebrating GAA in the community. Lots of events and activities on the day and in the evening. Everyone welcome check www.odwyersgaa.com
ALL HALLOWS All Hallows is a college of Dublin City University. Learning lasts a lifetime… several post graduate courses available. Phone 8520756 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
EMMAUS Living Gracefully… An opportunity to treat yourself to a break with a difference. Dates April 30th—May 2nd. Times 7pm on April 30th—2.30pm on May 2nd. Cost €185 All inclusive.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL St Vincent DePaul Clothing appeal. Bags will available on Sat 8th & Sun 9th May for good quality clothes, curtains and shoes etc. Please leave bags of clothes etc. at the garage at the left of the Parish office on Sunday 16th, Morning Masses only. The Society wishes to express their sincere thanks to all the parishioners for their continued support.
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