Parish Notes, 7th November 2010
Friday, 05 November 2010 09:49 | 
Theme of the Mass: Mass to day is dominated with the assurance of the afterlife. It is a splendid hope. Life is not a journey to nowhere. It is a journey to the promised land of eternal life. This hope rests not on anything human but on the word and the power of God.
Unbelievable ! : A senior citizen drove his brand new BMW convertible down the Main St. of Glasthule at 60mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a police car behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring "I can get away from this guy - no problem!" thought the elderly nutcase as he floored it to 100mph. After a short chase he realised he wasn’t going to win so he pulled over and waited for the police car to catch up with him. The policeman walked up to the driver, looked at his watch and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes. Today is Friday and I'm taking off for the weekend. If you can give me one good reason why you were speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go."The man, looked very seriously at the policeman and said, "Years ago, my wife ran away with a policeman. When I saw you to day, I thought you were bringing her back.!! "Thank you said the policeman , have a good day !
Bethany Bereavement Residential Weekend: being held from 19th to 21st November 2010. This weekend explores the loss of our loved ones and the meaning of death from a Christian perspective through prayer, meditation, discussion, videos and sharing. €180.00 per person (Deposit €50.00) Sponsorship available. All Meals included. For further details contact: Anne Butler, 6 Fortfield Grove, Terenure, Dublin 6. Tel. 4900415/087 2050514
Our image of the God we have preached is too small. So is our understanding of Church and of Sacraments. The promises of our Saviour were never meant as entitlements for the priviledged or for those who belong to any given institute. They are there as lighthouses for the lost, lifeboat stations for all who are desperate, beacons of pure love for those who are truly poor in their deepest being. This is the bright message that our people want to hear every Sunday as they prepare for another daunting Monday morning. Loved back into their blessed essence by the community of Jesus, they remake their broken promises.
Annual Accounts: Copies of our annual accounts are available at the main doors of the Church this weekend. You are welcome to take a copy.
Our thanks for last week:
€1299 in first collection and
€764 for SHARE
Annual Collection for Catholic Youth Care takes place at all Masses next weekend, replacing SHARE. This organisation supports youth work and youth ministry throughout the Dublin Diocese.
Altar Servers: Children above first communion age if you are interested in becoming an Altar Server at the Sunday Masses please leave your name and contact number in the Sacristy.
Urgent Christmas Fair being held this year in the Parish Centre to help pay for the work carried out on the Church. We know its a bit early but it will take a little time to get your stall organised!!It opens Saturday 4th of Dec. from 10am.-5pm and Sunday 5th 10am -2pm. Please contact Mary Crotty 087/2567751 or Mary Pat Shaw 087/2798885.
Stained Glass Fund: The monthly collection for the Stained Glass Fund takes place after all the Masses this weekend.
Newsletter: Items for inclusion in the Weekly Newsletter must reach the Parish Office not later than 10o'clock on Thursday Morning.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The Church will close at 6pm for the Winter months from tomorrow Monday 8th November.
Special Eucharistic Ministers We wish to recruit new Eucharistic ministers and will be running a training course shortly. Anyone interested please contact the Parish Office.
Young Adult Retreat with a Difference: If you are in the 18 to 26 age group and are looking for a weekend retreat with a difference, check out Adventure Retreats Ireland weekend on 19-21st November. For more information contact: 049 5552245 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Altar List of the Dead: Envelopes are now available for the Altar List of the dead on the tables at the back of the Church.
Venerable Edel Quinn: A Radharc film on the life of Edel Quinn will be shown in the Pastoral Centre after all the Masses today.
Our New Parish Christmas Cards will be available in the Church Shop Next Week. They are beautiful ! Also available in the Book Shop a large selection of Books and Booklets which are selling at half price and some even less.
Blood Donation Clinic Thursday 11th Nov From 5pm to 8:30pm Friday 12th Nov From 12:30pm to 4pm. The Clinic is held at The County Hall Dunlaoghaire County Council Offices.
Recently Deceased: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Rosemary Wilson, Brendan Gasparro, Maurice O'Sullivan, Kathleen Doran and Brendan Roberts who died recently. May they rest in peace.
Unbelievable ! : A senior citizen drove his brand new BMW convertible down the Main St. of Glasthule at 60mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a police car behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring "I can get away from this guy - no problem!" thought the elderly nutcase as he floored it to 100mph. After a short chase he realised he wasn’t going to win so he pulled over and waited for the police car to catch up with him. The policeman walked up to the driver, looked at his watch and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes. Today is Friday and I'm taking off for the weekend. If you can give me one good reason why you were speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go."The man, looked very seriously at the policeman and said, "Years ago, my wife ran away with a policeman. When I saw you to day, I thought you were bringing her back.!! "Thank you said the policeman , have a good day !
Bethany Bereavement Residential Weekend: being held from 19th to 21st November 2010. This weekend explores the loss of our loved ones and the meaning of death from a Christian perspective through prayer, meditation, discussion, videos and sharing. €180.00 per person (Deposit €50.00) Sponsorship available. All Meals included. For further details contact: Anne Butler, 6 Fortfield Grove, Terenure, Dublin 6. Tel. 4900415/087 2050514
Our image of the God we have preached is too small. So is our understanding of Church and of Sacraments. The promises of our Saviour were never meant as entitlements for the priviledged or for those who belong to any given institute. They are there as lighthouses for the lost, lifeboat stations for all who are desperate, beacons of pure love for those who are truly poor in their deepest being. This is the bright message that our people want to hear every Sunday as they prepare for another daunting Monday morning. Loved back into their blessed essence by the community of Jesus, they remake their broken promises.
Annual Accounts: Copies of our annual accounts are available at the main doors of the Church this weekend. You are welcome to take a copy.
Our thanks for last week:
€1299 in first collection and
€764 for SHARE
Annual Collection for Catholic Youth Care takes place at all Masses next weekend, replacing SHARE. This organisation supports youth work and youth ministry throughout the Dublin Diocese.
Altar Servers: Children above first communion age if you are interested in becoming an Altar Server at the Sunday Masses please leave your name and contact number in the Sacristy.
Urgent Christmas Fair being held this year in the Parish Centre to help pay for the work carried out on the Church. We know its a bit early but it will take a little time to get your stall organised!!It opens Saturday 4th of Dec. from 10am.-5pm and Sunday 5th 10am -2pm. Please contact Mary Crotty 087/2567751 or Mary Pat Shaw 087/2798885.
Stained Glass Fund: The monthly collection for the Stained Glass Fund takes place after all the Masses this weekend.
Newsletter: Items for inclusion in the Weekly Newsletter must reach the Parish Office not later than 10o'clock on Thursday Morning.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The Church will close at 6pm for the Winter months from tomorrow Monday 8th November.
Special Eucharistic Ministers We wish to recruit new Eucharistic ministers and will be running a training course shortly. Anyone interested please contact the Parish Office.
Young Adult Retreat with a Difference: If you are in the 18 to 26 age group and are looking for a weekend retreat with a difference, check out Adventure Retreats Ireland weekend on 19-21st November. For more information contact: 049 5552245 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Altar List of the Dead: Envelopes are now available for the Altar List of the dead on the tables at the back of the Church.
Venerable Edel Quinn: A Radharc film on the life of Edel Quinn will be shown in the Pastoral Centre after all the Masses today.
Our New Parish Christmas Cards will be available in the Church Shop Next Week. They are beautiful ! Also available in the Book Shop a large selection of Books and Booklets which are selling at half price and some even less.
Blood Donation Clinic Thursday 11th Nov From 5pm to 8:30pm Friday 12th Nov From 12:30pm to 4pm. The Clinic is held at The County Hall Dunlaoghaire County Council Offices.
Recently Deceased: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Rosemary Wilson, Brendan Gasparro, Maurice O'Sullivan, Kathleen Doran and Brendan Roberts who died recently. May they rest in peace.