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PARISH OF BALBRIGGAN—Weekly Parish Bulletin — Sat/Sun Nov 27th/28th 2010 Congratulations to recently baptised: Pola Julianna Kalunzy : Róisin Margaret Ziemons Sebastian Michal Hudziak : Tadhg Joseph Greene Conor Liegh Watts : Ava Margaret Collins Grace Angela O’Grady Tegart Congratulation to recently Married: Catherine Behan & Martin Lynch THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 27th Nov. 6.30pm: Jack Richardson (Months Mind) : Hugh Devlin Patrick & Rose Reid and deceased family Dessie & Polly McGann : Mary Whelan :Doll & John Germaine Sun 28th Nov. 9.30am: Deceased members of O’Dwyers GAA Club & deceased GAA members of the Parish 10.45am: Rose & John Conneely Henry & Elizabeth Long Sam Carey : Noel Guildea & deceased family Patrick Cannon 12pm: Rose Clinch (Months Mind) Nicholas McInerney : Olive Pollis Teresa Dowling : John Elmore Joseph & Frances Kelly Balscadden 9am: Ann (Nanch) Hagan Alice & Richard Collins : Patrick Murray Weekday Masses Mon Nov 29th to Sat Dec 4th 10am Mon. 29th: Tues. 30th: Nicholas Fortune Wed. Dec 1st: Christopher & Mary Tuite Thurs. 2nd: Gerald Wintzer Fri 3rd : Altar List of the dead Sat 4th : NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES Ss. Peter & Pauls Sat 4th Dec 6.30pm: Kate Murphy : Lil Fox Declan Reid : Jack & Mai Cummins Paul, Mary, Tony & Jim Ludlow & May Brannigan Sun 5th Dec 9.30am: Josephine Rooney : Nora & Patrick Donnelly 10.45am: Dessie Morgan (Months Mind) Lionel Robinson : Jordan Guildea 12pm: Bridget Newcomen (1st Ann) Sheila & Maurice Hagen : Robert Beggs Molly Leech : Gerard, Neil & Patricia Loughrey Balscadden 9am: Fr. Joe Kelly & deceased members of the Kelly family Monnie Nolan RECENTLY DECEASED: Our sympathies to the Families of the late : Mary Finlay, Fancourt Heights PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €1,944. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. . MEETING-MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST AND WORD There will be a meeting for Ministers of the Word on Tuesday December 7th at the Parish House from 7.30-9.30pm and for the Ministers of the Eucharist on Tuesday December 14th also from 7.30-9.30pm. Both of these meetings will be facilitated by Colette Furlong. Please pick up letters giving further details from the Sacristy after Mass. PARISH DEACON We wish Alf Connell well as he volunteers his services as part of the Parish Team and officially joins us this weekend, with the permission of Archbishop Martin. GORTA CLOTHES APPEAL Please return bags to The Garage between the Church and the Parish House on Sunday 28th Nov. only. ALTAR SERVERS Please collect the new rosters from the Sacristy after Mass. ADVENT REFLECTION AFTER WEEKDAY MASS There will be a reflection and music broadcast on the Parish Radio daily (Mon-Fri) after 10am provided by the Loreto students during advent. BETHANY GROUP MEETING FOR THE PUBLIC The next meeting for the public will be held on Tuesday Dec. 14th from 8-9pm. LECTIO DIVINA The meeting of Lectio Divina will continue on Monday evenings at 7pm, New members welcome. HOLY HOUR IN THE VISITATION CONVENT There will be a holy hour of prayer from 3-4pm each Sunday throughout Advent in the visitation convent, Stamullen. CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT RINGCOMMONS Ringcommons sports centre will host an evening of Christmas Carols on Thurs. December 9th at 8.30pm. Please join us for some Christmas time cheer. Refreshments will be served. PARISH SECRETARY VACANCY The Parish of Donaghmede-Clongriffin-Balgriffin is currently recruiting an additional Parish Secretary. This role is offered initially on a one year fixed term/part-time basis. For further information please see www.dublindiocese.ie PASTORAL CO-ORDINATOR VACANCY The office of Evangelisation is recruiting for the above position. For further information visit www.dublindiocese.ie THE POPE JOHN PAUL 11 AWARDS Catholic Youth Care, in association with the Dublin Archdiocesan office of Evangelisation is delighted to announce a new pastoral programme for young people in the diocese as part of the Year of Evangelisation. CYC will be supporting parishes, schools and young people in this new Award. This is an exciting new project that has the ability to show young people how to actively live out their faith. We warmly welcome young people between the ages of 16 and 18 years in schools and parishes throughout the Diocese. For more information visit www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com BALBRIGGAN ECUMENICAL GROUP During Advent the group will meet each Monday at 8pm in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish house starting on Nov. 29th. The Heart of Christianity, by Marcus Borg will be studied, its easy to read. Copies available on loan or to share. All are welcome. CHRISTMAS WITH THE PALESTRINA CHOIR The Palestrina Choir will perform in the National Concert Hall on Thurs. Dec. 2nd at 8pm. Tickets available from the Box office or on wwwnch.ie CHRISTMAS YOUTH RETREAT
Congratulations to recently Married: Andrea McCormack & Brian McKenna Trina Short & Rory O’Reilly
THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 6th Nov. 6.30pm: Joe McCormack (Months Mind) Christopher Keeling & deceased family Johnny Connolly & deceased family Nan & Nick Dunne : Mary & John Nevin Paddy Donnelly : William, Bridget, James & Paddy Andrews Mary Fitzsimons :
Sun 7th Nov . 9.30am: Esther Tolan : Laurence Jones (Months Mind)
10.45am: Maire Moore
12pm: Bridie Murtagh (Months Mind) : Stephen Darragh Donal & Sean Baxter : Peter Slevin
Balscadden 9am :
Weekday Masses Mon Nov 8th to Sat Nov 13th 10am
Mon. 8th: The Holy Souls
Tues. 9th: Paddy Broderick
Wed. 10th: Mary Lawlor : Ann Lawlor O’Shea
Thurs. 11th : Edward & Mary Cunnigham John & Christopher Casey & deceased family
Fri 12th : Mary Ann Lawless
Sat 13th : Richard Mullen : Thomas Duffy
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 13th Nov. 6.30pm: Raymond McKenna : Mary-Jane & Peter Campbell Des Daly : Thomas Archbold : Christopher Farrell Cíaran Hand & deceased members of the Hand & Rooney Families : Eileen & Joe Kiernan
Sun 14th Nov
9.30am:
10.45am: Rosie, Archie McGillivray & Archie McGillivray Jnr. Tony, Barney & Rita Hammond : Peter Reynolds James & Margaret Heffernan : Dessie Morgan Baby William Madden
12pm Francis (Cissy) Holden & Frank Smith Thomas Davis Jnr. : Peter & Mary Jane Campbell Eileen, Joe & Joseph Kiernan : Joseph Keenan
Balscadden 9am :
Recently Deceased : Our Sympathies to the families of the late:
Jack Richardson, Derham Park
Dessie Morgan, Curran Park PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €2,210. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. .
CATHOLIC YOUTH CARE The usual Share collection next weekend will be replaced by the Annual Appeal for the Diocesan Agency, Catholic Youth Care. CYC is the agency for the Support of youth in our Diocese. Please be generous to this appeal.
ALTAR LISTS OF THE DEAD Sincere thanks to all who returned Altar lists. The names of all those listed will be included in First Friday Masses for the coming year
MINISTERS OF THE WORD & EUCHARIST Many thanks to all Ministers of the Word & Ministers of the Eucharist for their attendance at last Monday’s Meetings.
ALTAR SERVERS We welcome our new Altar Servers and invite those who have received First Holy Communion to consider joining them.
MASS BOOKINGS Mass booking should be made at the Parish office at least 1 week in advance to ensure it will be included in the weeks Mass list.
THE CHURCH SHOP The shop will continue to open on Saturday & Sundays for 30 minutes before Masses. Please let the volunteers know if there are some religious items you would like to be sold in the shop.
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 ECUMENICAL GROUP Meeting on Monday 8th November at 8pm in the Parish House. Discussions continue with Corinthians chapters 11-16. During Advent the group will meet every Monday, studying The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. All welcome.
TIME OUT VOCATIONS WEEKEND The Presentation Brothers, Glashule are inviting men interested in discerning a vocation to religious life to a special weekend of reflection from 11am Sat. Nov 27th—2pm Sun. 28th. For more information and to reserve a place contact Br. Ray at 01 2300824 or email prescall @eircom.net
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASSES Ardgillan Castle hosts Christmas Flower Arrangement Classes with Christopher White starting Thursday November 11th from 10.30am to 12.30pm for 6 weeks. Dining table, swag for the door etc. To book a place tel.01-8492212.
YOUTH 2000 RETREAT Youth 2000 Ireland will host a youth retreat for people aged 16-35 at Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Drogheda from Fri 19th to Sunday 21st Nov. The weekend will consist of an action packed programme consisting of Prayer, workshops, drama inspirational talks, testimonies, fun and games. Retreat starts with registration on Friday at 8pm and it is a donation only event. Please drop in at any time over the weekend or bring a sleeping bag if you choose to avail of accommodation. For more information cantact Anne Quinn on 0868501533 or James Mahon on 285 7351210 or check out www.youth2000.ie for further details and to book online. LECTIO DIVINA The meeting of Lectio Divina will resume on Monday November 8th at 7pm.
BALSCADDEN CHRISTMAS FAIR The 2nd Traditional Christmas Fair at Balscadden District Community Hall starting 12pm until 4pm Saturday 13th November 2010. Features include home made needle work and crafting gifts, home baking, books, toys, bottle stall, raffle, guess the weight of the cake, guess the Teddy Bears Birthday and kids lucky dip. Everything is made or donated by the community and all funds raised go towards clearing the community hall debt following its renovation last year. FREE ADMISSION. Refreshments available and face painting and much much more…….Donations of items to sell, baking and raffle prizes can be dropped into Marian Cannon, Margaret Cluskey or Louise Landers – everything gratefully received.
THE PARISH FAITH GROUP MEETING NOV. 8TH This meeting will be at 8pm in the Loreto Convent. New members welcome.
BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS Mass will be held in the senior citizens hall on Sunday 7th Nov. at 3pm. The seniors citizens AGM is on Thurs 11th Nov. at 8.30pm.
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.
CIORCAL COMHRÁ A conversational group as Gaeilge meet every Monday night in the Central Bar in Balbriggan from 8-9pm. Come and join in a relaxed atmosphere to speak in Irish. A Music session will follow at 9.30pm. For further details tel Míchael on 086 8437611. Beidh Ciorcal Comhrá eile ar siúl ar an Aoine ag 9 a chlog go dtí a 10.15, sa Central freisin. Fáilte roimh cách. Bí linn agus bain taitneamh as an teanga in éineacht linn. Tuilleadh eolais ó Pháraicín-0876600994 nó ó Beirnie -0872061594.
BALBRIGGAN DRAMATIC SOCIETY A table quiz will be held in The Milestone on Thursday 11th Nov at 8.30pm. Tables of five €50. There will be great prizes and also a raffle on the night. Contact Grainne on 9436650 for further info.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND 26/28TH NOV. Why not give your spouse a special gift of a marriage enrichment weekend in beautiful Killarney from 26th (8pm) to 28th (4pm) November. Presented by Marriage Encounter, this is a break that will help rekindle and enrich the love and joys that you share together. For both recently married and for those married for many years. For booking visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or phone (01) 832 4429.
O’DWYERS GAA CLUB AGM on Nov. 25th at the Clubhouse at 8.30pm. Congratulations to the U13 & U14 Girls football teams on Final wins last weekend. Intermediate play Thomas Davis away this Sunday at 11am. Club lotto results no.’s 11-20-24. Thanks to all for the support. Tony McNulty Memorial Céili in the Clubhouse on Friday Nov. 12th. Music by Cathal McAnulty céili band.
Are you looking for something extra for Christmas and are between 16 & 35 years? How about a Christmas Youth Retreat from 17th-19th December at Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. Donations only, bring a sleeping bag, free buses. For further information tel. 01-6753690 01-6753690 mob: 085 8289231 085 8289231 .
AFRICAN MASS ON DEC 5TH The next African Mass will be on December 5th at 10.30am. The Rosary and Prayer & worship will commence at 10am.
BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS The Christmas Party this year will be held in the Bracken Court Hotel on December 12th at 5pm. All Senior Citizens 66+ welcome. €20 per person. Bookings by December 5th please, by phoning 086 3234590 086 3234590 or 01 8412745 01 8412745 .
STAMULLEN PARISH FUND RAISING – CONCERT Local soprano Aoife O’Sullivan will be joined by special guests Niamh Mitchell and Michael Miley for a wonderful evening of music on Saturday December 4th. The evening will commence with a wine & cheese reception at 7.30pm followed by the concert at 8pm. Tickets cost €12.50 and are available from Stamullen Parish office
PETER MCVERRY TRUST CHRISTMAS CONCERT St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin will host a Concert hosted by Pat Kenny with RTÉ Córna nÓg, Dublin Gospel Choir, Tallaght Choral Society, Appassionata String Quartet, & Nikki Kavanagh. Tickets cost €25 concession €20 tel. 01 8230776 01 8230776 .
TIME WISE FOSTERING If you feel you have the ability and commitment to provide a child with foster care, or become one of our respite carers providing short breaks for this programme, please give us a call on 01 8424525 01 8424525 or log on to www.timewisefortering.ie
FRIENDS OF ADHD/AUTISM CHARITY SHOP Located on Clonard Street Balbriggan and Thomas Hand Street Skerries. We will gladly accept any unwanted clothes, shoes, books, or bric a brac that you don’t need any more. Your support is really appreciated. To contact the advocacy worker please contact Sarah Mc Nally in Fingal Leader Partnership, 018020484.
COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ EIREANN The next monthly session will take place in Glebe North Hall, Market Green on Wed. Dec. 1st. Dancing 9-12p, to the music of Carousel Céili band. Supper included. All welcome.
O’DWYERS GAA CLUB Annual Mass for decd. members will be on Sun. 28th at 9.30am. Dancing this Sun. night 9.30pm in the Clubhouse, music by Liam Carter. The Culture group Christmas dinner party in the Clubhouse on Friday Dec 10th at 8.30pm. Tickets €16 and are available from Freda and the committee. The annual Christmas day swim will be at midday at the front strand. Sponsorship cards available. Juvenile AGM is on Tuesday at 8.30pm. With Juvenile awards Friday & Saturday. Dal Cais awards Sat. at 4pm. Lotto—no winner, numbers 2-14-18.
ADVENT HOLY HOUR The first of the Advent hours of prayer will be held next Wed. Dec. 1st from 8-9pm. Music and reflections will be included. They will continue each Wednesday evening throughout Advent
Andrew Jack Courtney Richardson Sorcha Rose Barry Eoghan James Roughneen Catherine Annie Frances O’Connor
THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES Sat 20th Nov. 6.30pm: Margaret & James Byrne Christopher & Eileen Melia & deceased family Thomas, Jane & Michael Reilly Julia & John O’Connor
Sun 21st Nov
9.30am:
10.45am: Philomena Ann Russell (Months Mind) Breda Sharpe : Richard McNicholl
12pm: Thomas & Frances Carton Frederick & Mary Thompson : Ann Mullen Nelly O’Brien : John & Helen Carvin
Balscadden 9am : Frank & Mary Ann Casey
Weekday Masses Mon Nov 22nd to Sat Nov 27th 10am
Mon. 22nd: James, Annie, Patrick & Sylvester Cannon Tues. 23rd: Michael Kenny Wed. 24th: Hogan Family Thurs. 25th : Fri 26th : Elizabeth Birmingham Sat 27th : Mary & Peter Faulkner : James Sweetman (1st Ann)
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 27th Nov. 6.30pm: Jack Richardson (Months Mind) Patrick & Rose Reid and deceased family
Sun 28th Nov.
9.30am:
10.45am: Rose & John Conneely Henry & Elizabeth Long Sam Carey : Noel Guildea & deceased family
12pm: Nicholas McInerney Olive Pollis Teresa Dowling John Elmore
Balscadden 9am: Ann (Nanch) Hagan Alice & Richard Collins : Patrick Murray
RECENTLY DECEASED:
Our sympathies to the Families of the late : Liam Rooney late of Mallow, Cork Formerly of Seapoint Balbriggan
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €2,008. Our sincere thanks for your continued support. .
CATHOLIC YOUTH CARE The CYC collection which replaced the Share collection at Masses last weekend realised €2,422. Many thanks for your generosity.
MEETING-MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST AND WORD There will be a meeting for Ministers of the Word on Tuesday December 7th at the Parish House from 7.30-9.30pm and for the Ministers of the Eucharist on Tuesday December 14th also from 7.30-9.30pm. Both of these meetings will be facilitated by Colette Furlong. Please pick up letters giving further details from the Sacristy after Mass. PARISH DEACON Alf Connell who has served in various roles in our Parish will be introduced as our Parish Deacon at 6.30pm Mass on Saturday Nov. 27th. From the earliest days of the Church there have been deacons. Their role as described in the Acts of the Apostles is to assist with the care of God’s people in particular those in need. We are fortunate to have a permanent deacon in our Parish who has volunteered his services as part of the Parish Team, with the permission of Archbishop Martin.
GORTA CLOTHES APPEAL There will be a Gorta Clothes/Merchandise appeal on Sunday 28th Nov. Bags will be available at the back of the Church this weekend, please take one and return it to The Garage between the Church and the Parish House on Sunday 28th Nov. only. Gorta also thank all who supported their Church gate collection which amounted to €816
ST MOLAGA’S SCHOOL CHOIR –LATE LATE SHOW We wish St. Molaga’s School Choir our very best wishes having been selected to appear on the Late Late Toy Show on Nov 26th. Congratulations to all involved.
LECTIO DIVINA The meeting of Lectio Divina will continue on Monday evenings at 7pm, New members welcome.
ORDER OF MALTA The Order of Malta’s monthly party will be on Thursday Nov. 25th at 8pm in the Order of Malta Hall. All are welcome.
PIONEER MEETING There will be a pioneer meeting on Thurs. 25th at 8pm in the Parish House.
CHRISTMAS FAIR-COMBINED CLUBS The Christmas Fair will take place this Sunday 21st Nov from 11am-4pm. The event is in Aid of St. Georges Spire.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT RINGCOMMONS Ringcommons sports centre will host an evening of Christmas Carols on Thurs. December 9th at 8.30pm. Please join us for some Christmas time cheer. Refreshments will be served.
GROW IT YOURSELF (GIY) GIY Balbriggan will meet at 8pm in Balbriggan Library this coming Wednesday. If you are interested in growing your own food come along, also visit www.giyireland.com for tips. CARERS UPCOMING EVENTS The annual remembrance Mass will be held on Thursday November 25th at 7pm in the Red House, Clonliffe. If you wish to add someone to the remembrance list tel. 8360011. The carers support group will meet in Balbriggan Library on Mon 29th Nov. from 7-8.30pm.
PARISH SECRETARY VACANCY The Parish of Donaghmede-Clongriffin-Balgriffin is currently recruiting an additional Parish Secretary. This role is offered initially on a one year fixed term/part-time basis. For further information please see www.dublindiocese.ie
PASTORAL CO-ORDINATOR VACANCY The office of Evangelisation is recruiting for the above position. For further information visit www.dublindiocese.ie
THE POPE JOHN PAUL 11 AWARDS Catholic Youth Care, in association with the Dublin Archdiocesan office of Evangelisation is delighted to announce a new pastoral programme for young people in the diocese as part of the Year of Evangelisation. CYC will be supporting parishes, schools and young people in this new Award. This is an exciting new project that has the ability to show young people how to actively live out their faith. We warmly welcome young people between the ages of 16 and 18 years in schools and parishes throughout the Diocese. For more information visit www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com
TIME OUT VOCATIONS WEEKEND The Presentation Brothers, are inviting men interested in discerning a vocation to religious life to a special weekend of reflection from 11am Sat. Nov 27th—2pm Sun. 28th. For more information and to reserve a place contact Br. Ray at 01 2300824 01 2300824 or email prescall @eircom.net
CHRISTMAS WITH THE PALESTRINA CHOIR The Palestrina Choir will perform in the National Concert Hall on Thurs. Dec. 2nd at 8pm. Tickets available from the Box office or on wwwnch.ie
BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS The Christmas Party this year will be held in the Bracken Court Hotel on December 12th at 5pm. All Senior Citizens 66+ welcome. €20 per person. Bookings by December 5th please, by phoning 086 3234590 086 3234590 or 01 8412745 01 8412745 .
REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS This Sunday, World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims, let us remember those whose lives have been tragically lost on our roads, and the families who have been affected by their loss.
TIME WISE FOSTERING If you feel you have the ability and commitment to provide a child with foster care, or become one of our respite carers providing short breaks for this programme, please give us a call on 01 8424525 01 8424525 or log on to www.timewisefortering.ie
FRIENDS OF ADHD/AUTISM CHARITY SHOP Located on Clonard Street Balbriggan and Thomas Hand Street Skerries. We will gladly accept any unwanted clothes, shoes, books, or bric a brac that you don’t need any more. Your support is really appreciated. To contact the advocacy worker please contact Sarah Mc Nally in Fingal Leader Partnership, 018020484.
O’DWYERS GAA CLUB AGM on Nov. 25th at the Clubhouse at 8.30pm
THE PARISH 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. ______________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to recently baptised: Megan Ellen Mulrennan : Vanessa Mooney Michaela Louise O’Neill : Leo Gerard Donoghue Clare Sophie Carole Prout
THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES Sat 13th Nov. 6.30pm: Raymond McKenna : Mary-Jane & Peter Campbell Des Daly : Thomas Archbold : Christopher Farrell Cíaran Hand & deceased members of the Hand & Rooney Families : Eileen & Joe Kiernan: Frances (Cissy) Holden Frank Smith
Sun 14th Nov 9.30am:
10.45am: Rosie, Archie McGillivray & Archie McGillivray Jnr. Tony, Barney & Rita Hammond : Peter Reynolds James & Margaret Heffernan : Dessie Morgan Baby William Madden
12pm Thomas Davis Jnr. : Peter & Mary Jane Campbell Eileen, Joe & Joseph Kiernan : Joseph Keenan : A Special Intention
Balscadden 9am :
Weekday Masses Mon Nov 15th to Sat Nov 20th 10am
Mon. 15th: Anthony Andrews (Months Mind) Tommy Thompson
Tues. 16th: Phyllis Kirwan Jenny Long & deceased members of the Long family Wed. 17th: Chris Kiernan & deceased family members Thurs. 18th : Liam Oonan 7.30pm: Padre Pio Prayer Group
Fri 19th : The Holy Souls
Sat 20th : Jack Burns
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
Ss. Peter & Pauls
Sat 20th Nov. 6.30pm: Margaret & James Byrne Christopher & Eileen Melia & deceased family Thomas, Jane & Michael Reilly
Sun 21st Nov
9.30am:
10.45am: Philomena Ann Russell (Months Mind) Breda Sharpe : Richard McNicholl
12pm Thomas & Frances Carton Frederick & Mary Thompson : Ann Mullen Nelly O’Brien : John & Helen Carvin
Balscadden 9am : Frank & Mary Ann Casey
PLANNED GIVING The planned giving this week amounted to €1,984 Our sincere thanks for your continued support. .
CATHOLIC YOUTH CARE The usual Share collection this weekend will be replaced by the Annual Appeal for the Diocesan Agency, Catholic Youth Care. CYC is the agency for the Support of youth in our Diocese. Please be generous to this appeal.
MASS BOOKINGS Mass booking should be made at the Parish office at least 1 week in advance to ensure it will be included in the weeks Mass list.
THE CHURCH SHOP The shop will continue to open on Saturday evenings & Sundays for 30 minutes before and after Masses.
LECTIO DIVINA The meeting of Lectio Divina will continue on Monday evenings at 7pm, New members welcome.
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP The prayer groups Mass is on this Thursday November 18th at 7.30pm in Ss Peter & Pauls Church.
CARERS UPCOMING EVENTS The annual remembrance Mass will be held on Thursday November 25th at 7pm in the Red House, Clonliffe. If you wish to add someone to the remembrance list tel. 8360011. The carers support group will meet in Balbriggan Library on Mon 29th Nov. from 7-8.30pm. Our Christmas coffee morning is on Dec 7th in The Red House, Clonliffe, with carol singing and play by our writers group. Our Carers Christmas Party on Dec 9th venue not yet confirmed.
THE FEAST OF LIFE A musical by Marty Haugen as part of the Year of Evangelisation will be hosted on Thurs. Nov.25th at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin 1. Performed by Brackenstown Parish and Whitehall Parish music groups. Tickets €10 are available from www.yearofevangelisation.ie or tel. 8379253 Ext.239.
TIME OUT VOCATIONS WEEKEND The Presentation Brothers, Glashule are inviting men interested in discerning a vocation to religious life to a special weekend of reflection from 11am Sat. Nov 27th—2pm Sun. 28th. For more information and to reserve a place contact Br. Ray at 01 2300824 01 2300824 or email prescall @eircom.net
YOUTH 2000 RETREAT Youth 2000 Ireland will host a youth retreat for people aged 16-35 at Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Drogheda from Fri 19th to Sunday 21st Nov. The weekends programme will consist of Prayer, drama, inspirational talks, testimonies, fun and games. Please drop in at any time over the weekend or bring a sleeping bag if you choose to avail of accommodation. For more information cantact Anne Quinn on 0868501533 or James Mahon on 285 7351210 or check out www.youth2000.ie for further details and to book online.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND 26/28TH NOV. Why not give your spouse a special gift of a marriage enrichment weekend in beautiful Killarney from 26th (8pm) to 28th (4pm) November. Presented by Marriage Encounter, this is a break that will help rekindle and enrich the love and joys that you share together. For both recently married and for those married for many years. For booking visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or phone (01) 832 4429 (01) 832 4429 .
BALBRIGGAN SENIOR CITIZENS The Christmas Party this year will be held in the Bracken Court Hotel on December 12th at 5pm. All Senior Citizens 66+ welcome. €20 per person. Bookings by December 5th please, by phoning 086 3234590 086 3234590 or 01 8412745 01 8412745 .
REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS On Sunday 21st November is World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims. Let us remember those whose lives have been tragically lost on our roads, and the families who have been affected by their loss.
TIME WISE FOSTERING If you feel you have the ability and commitment to provide a child with foster care, or become one of our respite carers providing short breaks for this programme, please give us a call on 01 8424525 01 8424525 or log on to www.timewisefortering.ie
FRIENDS OF ADHD/AUTISM CHARITY SHOP located on Clonard Street Balbriggan and Thomas Hand Street Skerries. All proceeds from the shop go towards the cost of funding an Advocacy worker who will support all people in the community with a disability. Without the support of the Advocacy Worker many people and their families within the community can feel isolated, The Advocacy worker offers not only support and advice but also a friendly voice on the other end of the phone. We will gladly accept any unwanted clothes, shoes, books, or bric a brac that you don’t need any more. Your support is really appreciated.To contact the advocacy worker please contact Sarah Mc Nally in Fingal Leader Partnership, 018020484.
EMMAUS RETREAT CENTRE The Emmaus Community would like to invite you to a remembrance Mass for deceased relatives and friends at the centre, Lissenhall, Swords on Thurs. November 25th at 7.30pm.
STAMULLEN & JULIANSTOWN PARISH FUND RAISING COMMITTEE There will be a fund raising disco on Saturday, 13th November From 8-10:30 pm in the GAA Community Centre, Stamullen Ages: 11-15 years Admission: € 6.
CELEBRATIONS FLORAL ART GROUP Presents a Christmas demonstration by Richard Haslam at the Loreto School, Balbriggan, on November 19th at 8pm.“Christmas the same only different”. Tickets €10.
BALBRIGGAN & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY There will be a talk by John Markhan RHIS on “Twelve months of colour in the garden” in the Scout Den, Market Green on Thursday Nov. 18th at 8.30pm, Admission €3.
O’DWYERS GAA CLUB AGM on Nov. 25th at the Clubhouse at 8.30pm. Well done to the Intermediate football team on securing Div.3 status last weekend. Club lotto results no.’s 4, 5, 12. Best wishes to Christy, from Liam and others from the Club. Good luck to the young participants representing The club in Dublin Scór na nÓg final Wed.17th Nov. in Craobh Ciaran at 7.30pm.
RUSH MUSICAL SOCIETY—MEN NEEDED! RMS urgently require men to join the chorus for their production of the Hit Nautical Comedy “Anything Goes” which Hits the stage in March 2011! The voice range most needed is Bass. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Phone Helen @ 086 1956718 086 1956718 . The play “Philadelphia Here I Come” will run at the Millbank Theatre, Rush from 17th Nov. to 11th Dec. Wed-Sat incl at 8.30pm. Tel. 018437475.
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