Parish Notes, 14th November 2010
Friday, 12 November 2010 06:30 | 
Theme of the Mass: As the Church's year draws to a close and another year of life slips quietly by, our thoughts are directed towards the end of time. Jesus paints a picture foretelling the end of the world in terms of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. He also warns his followers to be prepared for tension, conflict and a difficult struggle ahead. The world which Christ describes has a familiar ring about it; something similar to the world we live in.
Glasthule and Sandycove Residents gather next Monday night at 8pm.in our Parish Centre. All welcome especially those who have opinions on how our community can improve its facilities. Future developments of this beautiful area will also be on the agenda.
Imogen Stuart: Our parish joins the many tributes recently paid to Imogen, our well known artist, sculptor and parishioner. Our President Mary McAleese presented her recently with the McAuley Medal at Limerick University, in recognition of her exceptional work throughout Ireland.
The Cab Driver and the Nun: A taximan picks up a nun and after a while she notices that the driver keeps staring at her. She gets a bit upset and asks him the reason. I hope you will not be offended, he says, if I tell you the truth. “No way “ she replies,” I may live in a convent but I work out in the community where I've met the good, the bad and the ugly. “Well, I've always had a fantasy to give a nun a kiss. OK she says but there are two conditions. You must be single and you must be a Catholic. Excitedly the taxi man almost shouts, I qualify! The nun says, “OK stop the car.” And he gives her a kiss but when he drives off again, he starts crying. “My dear child.” said the nun, “Why are you crying? “Forgive me Sister, but I have sinned. I lied, I must confess, I'm married and I'm a Baptist.” The nun says, “That's OK, I am on my way to a Halloween party, and my name is Paddy!!
Annual Accounts: Copies of our annual accounts are available at the maindoors of the Church this weekend. You are welcome to take a copy.
Our thanks for last weeks:
€ 1190 in first collection and
€ 750 for SHARE
Stained Glass Outdoor Collection €895
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE During the winter months, St Joseph's Church will close each evening at 5pm
Catholic Youth Care: Annual Church Collection at all Masses this weekend. Thanks.
Christmas Fair: The Christmas Fair which was scheduled to take place here in the Parish Centre has been cancelled. We are now going to hold a Spring Fete instead. We cancelled our Fair because it was competing with the Harold School, and St Patrick's Dalkey. Mary Crotty and Mary Pat Shaw wish to thank all who had offered to take stalls.
Presentation Brothers Invite all to a Mass in the Parish Centre to Celebrate The Feast of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monday 22nd Nov. at 7.30pm. Light refreshments after Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers and Readers of the Word: We wish to recruit new Eucharistic ministers and Readers of the Word. We will be running a training course shortly. Anyone interested please contact the Parish Office.
Half Day Retreat / Recollection for the Ministers of the Eucharist and Readers of the Word takes place on Sunday 28th Nov. 2-6pm in the Pastoral Centre. Preacher Fr. Hugh Fagan C.S.S.p. All are encouraged to attend.
Coffee Morning: The Coffee Morning held on the 31st Oct raised €500 for St Joseph's Young Priests' Society. Thanks to all those who attended.
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
PRESENTATION COLLEGE GLASTHULE: The Annual Mass for deceased Brothers, Teachers and Past Pupils of the College will be held in St Joseph's Church next Sunday 21st Nov. at 11.30am. Newsletter: Items for inclusion in the Weekly Newsletter must reach the Parish Office not later than 10o'clock on Thursday Morning.
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.
Christmas Cards: There are Beautiful Cards available in the Shop at the back of the Church. Please support this small project and help raise money to pay off our huge debt.
Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society Talk: “Rathdown – a history of the town land from prehistoric to present times” by Emer Singleton takes place on Wednesday next 17th November at 8pm. All are welcome.
Recently Deceased: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Marie England, Glenageary and Susan Killeen, Lr Albert Rd. who died recently. May they rest in peace.
Glasthule and Sandycove Residents gather next Monday night at 8pm.in our Parish Centre. All welcome especially those who have opinions on how our community can improve its facilities. Future developments of this beautiful area will also be on the agenda.
Imogen Stuart: Our parish joins the many tributes recently paid to Imogen, our well known artist, sculptor and parishioner. Our President Mary McAleese presented her recently with the McAuley Medal at Limerick University, in recognition of her exceptional work throughout Ireland.
The Cab Driver and the Nun: A taximan picks up a nun and after a while she notices that the driver keeps staring at her. She gets a bit upset and asks him the reason. I hope you will not be offended, he says, if I tell you the truth. “No way “ she replies,” I may live in a convent but I work out in the community where I've met the good, the bad and the ugly. “Well, I've always had a fantasy to give a nun a kiss. OK she says but there are two conditions. You must be single and you must be a Catholic. Excitedly the taxi man almost shouts, I qualify! The nun says, “OK stop the car.” And he gives her a kiss but when he drives off again, he starts crying. “My dear child.” said the nun, “Why are you crying? “Forgive me Sister, but I have sinned. I lied, I must confess, I'm married and I'm a Baptist.” The nun says, “That's OK, I am on my way to a Halloween party, and my name is Paddy!!
Annual Accounts: Copies of our annual accounts are available at the maindoors of the Church this weekend. You are welcome to take a copy.
Our thanks for last weeks:
€ 1190 in first collection and
€ 750 for SHARE
Stained Glass Outdoor Collection €895
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE During the winter months, St Joseph's Church will close each evening at 5pm
Catholic Youth Care: Annual Church Collection at all Masses this weekend. Thanks.
Christmas Fair: The Christmas Fair which was scheduled to take place here in the Parish Centre has been cancelled. We are now going to hold a Spring Fete instead. We cancelled our Fair because it was competing with the Harold School, and St Patrick's Dalkey. Mary Crotty and Mary Pat Shaw wish to thank all who had offered to take stalls.
Presentation Brothers Invite all to a Mass in the Parish Centre to Celebrate The Feast of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monday 22nd Nov. at 7.30pm. Light refreshments after Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers and Readers of the Word: We wish to recruit new Eucharistic ministers and Readers of the Word. We will be running a training course shortly. Anyone interested please contact the Parish Office.
Half Day Retreat / Recollection for the Ministers of the Eucharist and Readers of the Word takes place on Sunday 28th Nov. 2-6pm in the Pastoral Centre. Preacher Fr. Hugh Fagan C.S.S.p. All are encouraged to attend.
Coffee Morning: The Coffee Morning held on the 31st Oct raised €500 for St Joseph's Young Priests' Society. Thanks to all those who attended.
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
PRESENTATION COLLEGE GLASTHULE: The Annual Mass for deceased Brothers, Teachers and Past Pupils of the College will be held in St Joseph's Church next Sunday 21st Nov. at 11.30am. Newsletter: Items for inclusion in the Weekly Newsletter must reach the Parish Office not later than 10o'clock on Thursday Morning.
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.
Christmas Cards: There are Beautiful Cards available in the Shop at the back of the Church. Please support this small project and help raise money to pay off our huge debt.
Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society Talk: “Rathdown – a history of the town land from prehistoric to present times” by Emer Singleton takes place on Wednesday next 17th November at 8pm. All are welcome.
Recently Deceased: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Marie England, Glenageary and Susan Killeen, Lr Albert Rd. who died recently. May they rest in peace.
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