PARISH OF BALBRIGGAN—Weekly Parish Bulletin — Sat/Sun Oct. 23rd/24th 2010

Month of the most holy Rosary—(The Rosary is recited Mon-Sat before 10am Mass in our church).

Congratulations to recently baptised:

Izaak Keith Graham : Rebecca Mary Gibbons

Saoirse Amanda Rankin-Whelan :

Donnacha Sennan Boyle : Christopher David Pyne

Rhys Gerard O’Gorman

THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 23rd Oct.

6.30pm: Bridget (Bridie) Halligan (Months Mind)

Jane Daly (1st Ann)

Thomas Toner : Tom Morgan :

Christopher & Bridget Farrell (Ann)

Christopher Dowling : John Levins

Sun 24th Oct

9.30am: Breda Hourigan (1st Ann)

Mary Kelly : Michael Nolan : Phyllis Houston

10.45am: Kate, Christopher & Eoin Gaffney

Peter & Alan Gaffney : Edward Grant

12pm Seamus Brown (Months Mind)

Mick & Lionel Marry

Balscadden 9am

Weekday Masses Mon Oct 25th to Sat 30th Oct

Mon. 25th : Seamus & Aaron Parsons

Tues. 26th :

Wed. 27th :

Thurs. 28th:

Fri Oct 29th : Deborah Healy Conway

Sat Oct 30th : John Bernard O’Sullivan (Months Mind)

Joe Cleary (1st Ann) Willie Halligan

NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 30th Oct.

6.30pm: Jack Benton (1st Ann) : The Proctor Family

David Richardson : Jimmy Richardson : William Guildea

Edward & Elizabeth McKeown & deceased family

Elizabeth & Jem Smith & deceased fanily

Bridget & Edward Fagan : Michael & Mary O’Brien :

Mary Gorman

Sun 31st Oct

9.30am:

10.45am: Thomas Cullen (Months Mind)

Peter & Christopher Cannon : Catherine O’Connor

Ray Healy

12pm Breda & Philip Molloy : John Corcoran : Frances Slevin

James & Carmel Carew

Balscadden 9am : James & Maureen Dunne

RECENTLY DECEASED:

Our sympathies to the Families of the late :

Philomena-Anne Russell late of Courtlough & Balrothery

Rose Clinch, formerly of Chapel St. (Died in the UK recently

PLANNED GIVING

The planned giving this week amounted to €2249. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. .

MISSION SUNDAY

This Sunday is Mission Sunday when we are reminded to support the missionary activity of the Church. The usual Share collection will be replaced by the annual appeal in support of the Missions. Please be generous.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

We wish you all an enjoyable bank holiday weekend and if you are driving please take care on the roads and ensure everyone's safety.

THE CHURCH SHOP

The shop in the Church will open on Saturday evening 30th October. The shop will open for 30 minutes before and after Mass. Parishioners who wish to volunteer their help in the shop please contact the Parish office.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINANCE MEETING

The next meeting is on October 28th at 8pm in the Parish House. Any members due to get gold & silver pins who have not already contacted the parish office please do so. Details of the Celebration Mass presentation will be announced later .

DO THIS IN MEMORY PROGRAMME

Many thanks to all who attended the recent Do This In Memory Masses. A special thanks to the participants for their contributions at the Masses.

SAFETY EVENT FOR SENIORS

Balbriggan Community Policing Forum are running a safety event for senior citizens on Thurs 28th October at 10.30am in the Senior Citizens Club on High St. Each person who attends will get a FREE personal alarm.

ORDER OF MALTA

This months party will be on Thursday 28th October at 8pm. Come along and enjoy the evening. All are welcome.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS

Some Parishioners have raised the subject of Church gate

collections and the frequency of same. Church gate collections are a matter for An Garda Siochána. We do request a copy of the Garda Permit to give us notice. While we accept that all collections are legitimate, we do share Parishioners concerns with the frequency of such appeals and the proximity of the collectors to the Church gates. We again repeat the notice:

All Church gate collections require a Garda permit—A copy should be presented asap. to the Parish office.

Only St. Vincent DePaul can collect inside Church Gates

No group can affix posters to Church Property.

Finally, we would appeal to all collectors to respect the right of free passage to all entering and leaving the Church.

MEANT4MORE –ONE DAY CONFERENCE FOR MEN

Sunday November 21st is the date of this conference which will be held in the Ballsbridge Inn, Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4. The goal is to bring Catholic Men together from around the nation and encourage and challenge them to live out their Catholic faith in today’s Ireland. We will have a series of talks and seminars during the day. Mickey Harte, Tyrone football manager is one of the speakers and Mass will close the day celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Down & Conor Bishop Donal McKeown. For further information visit www.meant4more.ie

MINISTERS OF THE WORD & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST MEETINGS

A meeting of all ministers of the Eucharist will be held on Monday 1st November in the Church at 7pm. A meeting will follow for all ministers of the Word at 8pm. Your presence would be greatly appreciated.

HOLIDAY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1ST

Masses for All Saints day will be at 9.30am and 10.45am. Please note there will be no vigil Mass on Sunday 31st Oct.

SS. PETER & PAUL J.N.S.

Registration for children starting Ss. Peter & Paul J.N.S. in Sept 2011 will take place from Mon. 8th to Fri.12th Nov. daily from 9.30-11am only. Please bring the following:

Birth Certificate-Original, (2) Childs PPS No.

Baptismal Certificate-Original (If your child is Catholic)

BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior citizens social Sunday is on Today 24th October at the High St. hall at 4pm all 60+ welcome. Mass will be held in the senior citizens hall on Sunday 7th Nov. at 3pm. Finally the seniors citizens AGM is on Thurs 11th Nov. at 8.30pm.

TRACTOR RUN IN AID OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN

This event takes place this Sunday 24th Oct. at 12 noon. Entry €20. Tel. Barney Greene on 086 0813725.

COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF ST. FRANCES HOSPICE

The coffee morning held by Kathleen Crilly raised €995 which has been sent to the Hospice in Raheny. Sincere thanks to all who supported the coffee morning

NO LECTIO DIVINA MEETING ON THIS TUESDAY

There will be no meeting of Lectio Divina group Tues. 23rd October. It will resume on Monday. November 8th.

SACRED HEART MESSENGER

All subscribers who in previous years received their magazines from Molly Wherity, can place their orders for 2011 as soon as possible with John Bolton in the envelopes provided in the November issue. If preferred envelopes can be dropped into Molly for this last time. New subscribers are welcome to call 086 4043836.

BALBRIGGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

“Irelands Weather– A journey through time” at the Bracken Court Hotel—The Ardgillan Suite at 8.30pm on Tuesday 26th October. This presentation will be By Evelyn Cusack, the weather lady

NOTICE FOR CATHOLIC PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN BRACKEN EDUCATE TOGETHER & ST GEORGES SCHOOLS

Parents of children who wish to enrol their children for preparation for First Confession and First Holy Communion 2010/11 may collect a very important information pack and application form from their school.

GROW IT YOURSELF

The amateur gardening group will meet on Wed. Oct. 27th at 7.30pm in Balbriggan Library to discuss planting and growing fruit. Dominica McKevitt (Ardgillan Castle) will give advice and answer questions. For Further details tel. 0587 2204197. Alternatively call Colm at reception in the Town Hall.

BALSCADDEN CHURCH

Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers and the Rosary will be recited every Monday in Balscadden Church at 7.30pm during the month of October. All Are Welcome.

ALL HALLOWS

A two day retreat— A Time to Oneself 4th/5th Nov. also “Putting the soul into Christmas” Christmas preparation on 2nd 3rd December both with a residential option. For further info tel. 01-8520754

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PARISH OF BALBRIGGAN—Weekly Parish Bulletin — Sat/Sun Oct. 16th/17th 2010

Month of the most holy Rosary—(The Rosary is recited Mon-Sat before 10am Mass in our church).

Congratulations to recently baptised:

Nisha Dunne : Ava Lauren Mooney :

Katie Emily Murphy Rhattigan :

Sarah Maria Maypother : Amy Elizabeth Farrell

Amélie Kathleen Troy

THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 16th Oct.

6.30pm:Nicholas & Margaret McNally & deceased family

Thomas & Elicia Moore & deceased family

Nicholas, Josephine & Mary Coyle : Oisin Gibbons-Coyle

Jack & Annie Nally : Bernadette Healy :

William & Margaret Reilly : Thomas & Margaret Garry

James & Maureen Vickers

Sun 10th Oct

9.30am: Bridget, Thomas & Teresa Hoare

Michael Nolan & Nellie Cannon

Deceased members of the Gleeson, White & Byrne families

10.45am: Connor Joseph Cleary : Bridget & Willie Rooney

12pm Paddy Richardson : Eileen Farrell : PJ Donohue

Molly, Joseph, Tony & Steven Hamilton

Eugene & Margaret Murphy : Cyril Graham

Balscadden 9am Paddy Whelan : Margaret Murray

Weekday Masses Mon Oct 18th to Sat 23rd Oct

Mon. 18th : Bridie Curran : Orla, Joe & Ronan Fanning

Tues. 19th : Thomas McGonigle : Josephine Cleary

Wed. 20th : Christopher Dowling

Thurs. 21st : Leo & Annie Walsh

7.30pm Padre Pio Group Mass

Fri Oct 22nd : James Walsh

Sat Oct 23rd : Margaret Donnelly

NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 23rd Oct.

6.30pm: Bridget (Bridie) Halligan (Months Mind)

Jane Daly (1st Ann)

Thomas Toner : Tom Morgan :

Christopher & Bridget Farrell (Ann)

Christopher Dowling : John Levins

Sun 24th Oct

9.30am: Breda Hourigan (1st Ann)

Mary Kelly : Michael Nolan : Phyliss Houston

10.45am: Thomas Cullen (Months Mind)

Edward Grant

Kate, Christopher & Eoin Gaffney

Peter & Alan Gaffney

12pm Seamus Brown (Months Mind)

Mick & Lionel Marry

Balscadden 9am

RECENTLY DECEASED:

Our sympathies to the Families of the late :

Larry Jones, Hamlet Lane

Joe McCormack, Ennis, Clare

THE PARISH WELCOME GROUP invite you to join with them for a cup of Tea after today’s 12pm Mass at the Parish office side of the Parochial house.

PLANNED GIVING

The planned giving this week amounted to €1,887. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. . Those who wish to join our regular contributors are asked to contact our Parish Office. We welcome your support.

HARVEST ENVELOPES

Harvest Envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please take an envelope and return your offering, it would be appreciated.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

A group from the parish will this week be travelling on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. A book for your intentions to be remembered is available at our Lady’s altar.

SALE OF WORK IN BALROTHERY SCHOOL

Heartfelt thanks to all who generously supported the sale of work which was on October 8th in Balrothery N.S. in aid of the Street Children of Varanasi, India. €2,234 was raised. Sincere thanks also to Mr Callaghan and Ms McHale and their classes who all worked so hard to make the fundraiser successful.

BALBRIGGAN COMMUNITY POLICING FORUM

A public meeting for north Balbriggan will be held on Tuesday October 19th at 7.30pm in O’Dwyers GAA club. Balbriggan Garda and Fingal Co. Co. will be in attendance to hear concerns within the community regarding community safety. This can range from drug and alcohol related issues to anti-social behaviour within local estates. All welcome. Feedback will be given at the following meeting.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINANCE MEETING

The next meeting is on October 28th at 8pm in the Parish House. Any members due to get gold & silver pins who have not already contacted the parish office please do so. Details will be announced later of the Celebration Mass Presentation.

MEANT4MORE –ONE DAY CONFERENCE FOR MEN

Sunday November 21st is the date of this conference which will be held in the Ballsbridge Inn, Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4. The goal is to bring Catholic Men together from around the nation and encourage and challenge them to live out their Catholic faith in today’s Ireland. We will have a series of talks and seminars during the day. Mickey Harte, Tyrone football manager is one of the speakers and Mass will close the day celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Down & Conor Bishop Donal McKeown. For further information visit www.meant4more.ie

BALBRIGGAN PUBLIC REALM PLAN—PUBLIC WORKSHOP

This workshop is on Tuesday, 19th October 2010, from 6.30pm -9.00pm in Balbriggan Town Hall. The theme of the workshop is “Improving Street and Public Open Spaces”. Balbriggan Town Council, in partnership with Fingal County Council, Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Council, is preparing a Public Realm Plan (PRP) for Balbriggan Town Centre. The PRP will address issues and opportunities and will present a vision and strategy for improving public space in the town centre. As part of the process you are invited to attend a public workshop. The workshop will examine issues such as the positive and negative aspects of the streets and public open spaces in the town centre and will explore ways of addressing issues and building on the positive aspects of the town.

MISSION SUNDAY

Next Sunday is Mission Sunday when we are reminded to support the missionary activity of the Church. The usual Share collection will be replaced by the annual appeal in support of the Missions. Please be generous.

PARISH SHOP

Please contact the Parish office if you are available to help in the shop which will be opened on the weekend of 30th Oct for weekends initially.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP

The Padre Pio prayer group Mass will be on Thursday 21st October in Ss. Peter & Paul’s at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

LECTIO DIVINA– prayer continues on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. All are most welcome.

SS. PETER & PAUL’S CHOIR PRACTICE

Choir practice continues on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. New members are welcome.

NOTICE FOR CATHOLIC PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN BRACKEN EDUCATE TOGETHER & ST GEORGES SCHOOLS

Parents of children who wish to enrol their children for preparation for First Confession and First Holy Communion 2010/11 may collect a very important information pack and application form from their school.

CATHOLIC YOUTH CARE

The office of Evangelisation is delighted to announce a new pastoral programme for young people in the diocese. It will be run by the CYC and will support Parishes, schools and young people for the John Paul 11 awards. All young people between the ages of 16 & 18 years are welcome. For further information please see www.thepopejohnpaulliiaward.com.

SUPPORT SERVICE FOR MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Emotional Support Group Meeting will recommence on Tuesday Oct. 5th at 8pm in Amen, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046 9023718

BALSCADDEN CHURCH

Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers and the Rosary will be recited every Monday in Balscadden Church at 7.30pm during the month of October. All Are Welcome.

CATHOLIC PAPERS

There are a few copies of the Irish Catholic Newspaper available from the Parish Office this week. If you would like to place an order for a weekly copy please contact the Parish Office.

TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS

The Annual Town Council Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st October in the Bracken Court Hotel.

EMMAUS CENTRE

The Emmaus Centre in Swords has a number of Courses, Retreats etc., which may be of interest to our parishioners, could we refer you to their website and to their e-mail address emmauscentre@emmaus .ie for details.

BEAVER SCOUTS

Beaver Scouts for boys (aged 6-8 years) takes place every Saturday in the Scout Den, Market Green from 10-11am. Call to the Den for more information.

O’DWYERS GAA GROUP CULTURE CLASSES

Mon : 5.30-7pm Fiddle Classes. 7.30-8.15pm Juvenile set dancing. 8.15-10pm Adult set dancing. Tues nights 5-6pm Tin whistle classes.

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PARISH OF BALBRIGGAN—Weekly Parish Bulletin — Sat/Sun October 9th/10th 2010

Month of the most holy Rosary—(The Rosary is recited Mon-Sat before 10am Mass in our church).

Congratulations to recently baptised:

Shaine Rajcoomar : Natalia Sara Golding

Saoirse Linda Cloherty : Ethan Edward Rooney

Jade Evette Barnewall : Lily Hopkins

RECENTLY MARRIED

Our congratulations to:

Aoife Hughes & David O’Flaherty

THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 9th Oct.

6.30pm:Christopher Ryan ( Months Mind ); Martin Gorman; Alice Shevlin & deceased family members :

Bridget Hammond & deceased members of the

Hammond & Loughrey families : Felix Curran &

deceased members of the Curran family

Dennis & Frances Howard

Sun 10th Oct

9.30am: James Shay Woodhead (1st Ann ) : Nancy Woodhead

10.45am: Michael & Elizabeth Gilbert

12pm Stephen Cribbon ( 1st Ann ) : Rose Mulhall

Thomas Coary & deceased members of Coary family :

John & Rose Larkin & deceased family

John Bernard O’Sullivan : Philip Bell : Winifred Gavin

Sally & Paddy Maguire & deceased Carvin family members

Balscadden 9am Oliver Heeney : Paddy Byrne : Dessie McLoughlin

Weekday Masses Mon Oct 11th to Sat 16th Oct

Mon. 11th : Theresa Stevenson : Special Intention

Melissa Corcoran

Tues. 12th : Sean Cullen

Wed. 13th :

Thurs. 14th : Joe Cleary (1st Ann)

Fri Oct 15th : Peter Dunne

Sat Oct 16th

NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 16th Oct.

6.30pm:Nicholas & Margaret McNally & deceased family

Thomas & Elicia Moore & deceased family

Nicholas, Josephine & Mary Coyle : Oisin Gibbons-Coyle

Jack & Annie Nally : Bernadette Healy :

William & Margaret Reilly :Thomas & Margaret Garry

James & Maureen Vicers

Sun 10th Oct

9.30am: Bridget, Thomas & Teresa Hoare

Michael Nolan & Nellie Cannon

10.45am: Connor Joseph Cleary : Bridget & Willie Rooney

12pm Paddy Richardson : Eileen Farrell : PJ Donohue

Molly, Joseph, Tony & Steven Hamilton

Eugene & Margaret Murphy : Cyril Graham

Balscadden 9am Paddy Whelan

RECENTLY DECEASED:

Our sympathies to the Families of the late :

Sheila Carolan (Nee Reynolds), Drogheda St.

Bridget (Bridie) Murtagh, Clonard Court

PLANNED GIVING

The planned giving this week amounted to €2,327. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. . Those who wish to join our regular contributors are asked to contact our Parish Office. We welcome your support.

HARVEST ENVELOPES

Harvest Envelopes are available at the back of the church. If you would like to take an envelope and return your offering it would be appreciated.

ALTAR SERVERS

Rosters are available for collection in the Sacristy after Mass.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

A group from the parish will shortly be travelling on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. A book for your intentions to be remembered is available at our Lady’s altar.

LECTIO DIVINA– prayer continues on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. All are most welcome.

HOSPICE MORNING IN THE BRACKEN COURT HOTEL

Thanks to all the sponsors and to all who supported this worthy cause. The final amount raised was €757.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINANCE MEETING

The next meeting is on October 28th at 8pm in the Parish House. Any members due to get gold & silver pins who have not already contacted the parish office please do so. Details will be announced later of the Celebration Mass Presentation.

BALBRIGGAN MEALS LIMITED

We wish to acknowledge the recent donation of €100 from Tony Healy (photographer) and €1,170 from the ladies who ran the mini marathon for Meals on Wheels. Thanks to all.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION

On October 12th the anniversary of St Oliver Plunkett’s canonisation a Patron for Peace, there will be a day of Prayer. Resources and prayers for Mass in honour of St Oliver can be found on the website: www.oliverplunkett.com

CATHOLIC YOUTH CARE

Young Adult (18-30) retreat in Glendalough 15th-17th October. Take some time, meet new friends and enjoy the monastic setting and walk in the footsteps of St. Kevin. Tel. 01 8725055

SS. PETER & PAUL’S CHOIR PRACTICE

Choir practice continues on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. New members are welcome.

NOTICE FOR CATHOLIC PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN BRACKEN EDUCATE TOGETHER & ST GEORGES SCHOOLS

Parents of children who wish to enrol their children for preparation for First Confession and First Holy Communion 2010/11 may collect a very important information pack and application form from their school.

MANRESA PROGRAMMES COMMENCING SHORTLY:

A new vision for our Church-3 evenings, starting October 5th.

Making space for Faith & Prayer-8 evenings, starting October 7th.

St Ignatius at the Movies-8 evenings, starting 13th October. For further information visit www.manresa.ie

THE BALROTHERY BABY & TODDLER GROUP

The group meet on Friday mornings at the Heritage Centre (Old Church) in Balrothery Village from 10am-12pm on Friday Mornings. A €3 charge applies to adults only. All are welcome. For further information tel. Grainne on 086-1741872.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS– Third Order of St Francis are lay people who try to ‘accept all people as a gift from the Lord’.

For more information contact Joe at 041-9842480.

STELLA MARIS RETREAT CENTRE

A spirituality for you, a programme offered over 8 Saturdays from Oct. to May. For more information call Joe 086 8563526

SUPPORT SERVICE FOR MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Emotional Support Group Meeting will recommence on Tuesday Oct. 5th at 8pm in Amen, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046 9023718

BALSCADDEN CHURCH

Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers and the Rosary will be recited every Monday in Balscadden Church at 7.30pm during the month of October. All Are Welcome.

CATHOLIC PAPERS

There are a few copies of the Irish Catholic Newspaper available from the Parish Office this week. If you would like to place an order for a weekly copy please contact the Parish Office.

TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS

The Annual Town Council Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st October in the Bracken Court Hotel.

EMMAUS CENTRE

The Emmaus Centre in Swords has a number of Courses, Retreats etc., which may be of interest to our parishioners, could we refer you to their website and to their e-mail address emmauscentre@emmaus .ie for details.

BALBRIGGAN ICA

The next meeting of Balbriggan Guild will take place on Tuesday, October 14th at 8.00pm in the Senior Citizen’s Hall on High Street. Many thanks to the many who attended the launch of the Guild in the Library on September 9th. Thanks also to Assumpta and the Library Staff during the Exhibition for the month of September. New Members always welcome.

BEAVER SCOUTS

Beaver Scouts for boys (aged 6-8 years) takes place every Saturday in the Scout Den, Market Green from 10-11am. Call to the Den for more information.

TENNIS CLUB

The Balrothery Tennis Club are looking to recruit new members with all levels of tennis experience. Club nights are on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm at the Balrothery Tennis Courts. For further information contact the Secretary, Godfrey Weir @ 087 257 0793 or www.balrotherytennis club.com.

ALL HALLOWS

Seminar entitled ‘What does it mean to be a Catholic today’ takes place on Saturday 16th. Please arrive at 9.30am to register, admission is €10 and does not include lunch. Tel 01 852 0719

ADDICTION STUDIES COURSE

The course is on Wed. 13th Oct from 6.45 to 9.15pm at the VEC Adult Education Centre, Sarsfield House, Mill St. It will cover Drug/Alcohol addiction, addiction & family, treatment approaches and how we respond as a community. This course is being run by the Community Development Worker of the Policing forum.

O’DWYERS GAA GROUP CULTURE CLASSES

Mon : 5.30-7pm Fiddle Classes. 7.30-8.15pm Juvenile set dancing. 8.15-10pm Adult set dancing. Tuesday nights 5-6pm Tin whistle classes.

Weekly Parish Bulletin — Sat/Sun October 2nd/3rd 2010

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PLANNED GIVING

The planned giving this week amounted to €2,043.  Our sincere thanks for your continued support.   Those not contributing to our Weekly Envelope Collection and who would like to do so, are asked to contact our Parish Office. We welcome your support.

GRANDPARENTS BLESSING

It was nice to get the very positive feedback to the blessing of Grandparents at our Masses last weekend. We hope it was a great day for everyone—especially Grandparents.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

New Rosters are available in the Sacristy after Mass.

HARVEST ENVELOPES

Harvest Envelopes are available at the back of the church. If you would like to take an envelope and return your offering it would be appreciated.

LECTIO DIVINA– prayer continues on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. All are most welcome.

WORLD YOUTH DAY MADRID 2011

“Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” (Col 2:7) Registration now open for this event. We hope to get a group to travel from Balbriggan. All interested tel. Valerie on 086 3578520.

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS CENTRE

The Priesthood discernment course is offered to those between 18 and 35 who may be considering a vocation to the Priesthood. The aim of the course is to help those who partake to discover if Priesthood is for them. Please see the notice board for further details.

SS. PETER & PAUL’S CHOIR PRACTICE

Choir practice continues on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parochial House. New members are welcome.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IRELAND FIRE WALK

October 15th is the date for the walk to raise funds to support respite 550 members. For further information tel. 8721521.

FIRST COMMUNION MEETING

Parents and Guardians of children being presented for First Holy Communion are reminded that there is an important meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 8pm in the Parish Church. Please note that this meeting is for parents from the following Schools: Ss Peter & Paul’s and Balscadden N.S.

NOTICE FOR CATHOLIC PARENTS OF

CHILDREN IN BRACKEN EDUCATE

TOGETHER & ST GEORGES  SCHOOLS

Parents of children who wish to enrol their children for preparation for First Confession and First Holy Communion 2010/11 may collect a very important information pack and application form from their school.

LORETO CONVENT FUNDRAISING

Balrothery Set Dancing Group present Draiocht with “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon at Loreto Convent School, Balbriggan commencing at 8pm on Thursday 7th October. This in aid of the Loreto School Building Fund . Admission €10.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS– Third Order of St Francis are lay people who try to ‘accept all people as a gift from the Lord’.

For more information contact Joe at 041-9842480.

PARISH FAITH GROUP

The Group will hold their monthly Prayer Meeting on

Tuesday, 5th October @8pm in Loreto Convent.

STELLA MARIS RETREAT CENTRE

A spirituality for you, a programme offered over 8 Saturdays from Oct. to May. For more information call Joe 086 8563526

SUPPORT SERVICE FOR MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Emotional Support Group Meeting will recommence on Tuesday Oct. 5th at 8pm in Amen, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046 9023718

CURA

Unplanned pregnancy is hard to face, Cura cares. Free & confidential, one to one counselling available. Tel 6710598  or visit www.cura.ie.

HOUR OF PRAYER

The monthly Hour of Prayer will take place on the First Wednesday of October (6th) at 8.00pm. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. All Are Welcome.

BALSCADDEN CHURCH

Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers and the Rosary will be recited every Monday in Balscadden Church at 7.30pm during the month of October.  All Are Welcome.

CATHOLIC PAPERS

There are a few copies of the Irish Catholic Newspaper available from the Parish Office this week. If you would like to place an order for a weekly copy please contact the Parish Office.

TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS

The Annual Town Council Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st October in the Bracken Court Hotel.

SALE-OF-WORK

A Sale of Work will take place in Balrothery National School on Friday, October 8th at 11.00am, in aid of the Street Children of Varanasi, India. All support welcome.

EMMAUS CENTRE

The Emmaus Centre in Swords has a number of Courses, Retreats etc., which may be of interest to our parishioners, could we refer you to their website and to their e-mail address emmauscentre@emmaus .ie for details.

BALBRIGGAN ICA

The next meeting of Balbriggan Guild will take place on Tuesday, October 14th at 8.00pm in the Senior Citizen’s Hall on High Street. Many thanks to the many who attended the launch of the Guild in the Library on September 9th. Thanks also to Assumpta and the Library Staff during the Exhibition for the month of September. New Members always welcome.

BEAVER SCOUTS

Beaver Scouts for boys (aged 6-8 years) takes place every Saturday in the Scout Den, Market Green from 10-11am. Call to the Den for more information.

TENNIS CLUB

The Balrothery Tennis Club are looking to recruit new members with all levels of tennis experience.  Club nights are on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm at the Balrothery Tennis Courts. For further information contact the Secretary, Godfrey Weir @ 087 257 0793 or www.balrotherytennis club.com.

CHURCH SHOP

In the coming week the Church Shop will be stocked and ready for opening. Could we ask those who volunteered to staff the Shop to renew the offer of their services by contacting Anne in the Parish Office.

ECUMENICAL GROUP

Discussions continue with 1Corinthians chapters 1-10 on Monday,October 11th at 8pm in the Parish Centre. All very welcome.

Congratulations to recently baptised:

Ciara Bonnie Fraser : Lacey Sienna Rooney :

Cian James McDonald : Lucas Knowles:

Jamie Michael Byrne : Aibigéal Rose McNally

RECENTLY MARRIED

Our congratulations to

Noleen Crosby and Damien Orange

Alison Halligan and Sean Leonard

THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 2nd Oct

6.30pm:Margaret McLoughlin ( Months Mind )

Margaret & Tomás Chambers & deceased members of the

Chambers family : Peter & Maureen Kelly : Nellie Guildea &

Deceased family members.

Sun 3rd Oct.

9.30am: Michael & Ellen Finn

10.45am:Caroline Keane

12pm Phil Barnett : Sean O`Sullivan ( 1st Ann )

Balscadden 9am: Patrick Fanning

Weekday Masses Mon Oct 4th to Sat 9th Oct

Mon.  4th :  Sarah & John Mooney & family

Tues.  5th :  Sean O`Sullivan (1st Ann )

Wed.  6th : Peter, Charlie & Nancy Moore & deceased

Family members : David O`Connor

8pm : Hour of  Prayer

Thurs. 7th : George Richardson : Ann Guildea ;

Frances Slevin

Fri Oct 8th : John Fallon : Austin O`Keefe

Sat Oct 9th

NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES

Ss. Peter & Pauls

Sat 9th Oct.

6.30pm:Christopher Ryan ( Months Mind ); Martin Gorman; Alice Shevlin & deceased family members :

Bridget Hammond & deceased members of the

Hammond & Loughrey families : Felix Curran &

Deceased members of the Curran family

Dennis & Frances Howard

Sun 10th Oct

9.30am: James Shay Woodhead (1st Ann ) : Nancy Woodhead

10.45am: Michael & Elizabeth Gilbert

12pm Stephen Cribbon ( 1st Ann ) : Rose Mulhall

Thomas Coary & deceased members of Coary family :

John & Rose Larkin & deceased family

Balscadden 9am  Oliver Heeney : Paddy Byrne

RECENTLY DECEASED:

Our sympathies to the Family of the late :

Bridie Halligan : Craoibhin Park

Thomas Cullen : Derham Park

Mary O`Shea— Kilbreu Nursing Home