ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- 15TH AUGUST
We invite you to join us in celebrating this special feast at the evening mass on Thursday 15 August at 6pm
BLESSED JOHN SULLIVAN MONTHLY MASS
The monthly Mass in honour of Blessed John Sullivan SJ will be celebrated on Saturday 17th August at 1 pm.
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Rita Flynn
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
READING CLUB
Fr. Brendan has had some requests from parishioners about starting up a reading club next September. One parishioner said, I need to have an intelligent faith.” With this in mind, Fr. Brendan proposes a group reading of Who is Jesus? – An Introduction to Christology by Fr Thomas P. Rausch, S.J. This book is available for purchase onAmazon.com. No prior knowledge of theology is required! This is a very accessible book. Think about it over the summer. More news about this in early September.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MYSTICS
Last year Fr. Brendan ran a very successful course on some Christian mystics. This year, he proposes giving acourse on eight further mystics. Again, no prior knowledge of these mystics isrequired. The course will begin on Saturday, 21st September and will continueuntil Saturday, 9th November. There will be a further reminder in early September.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: € 629, Share: € 112.
DONATIONS FOR MISSIONS
The mission slot in the donation box at the entrance of the Sacred Heart Chapel is currently unavailable due tomaintenance. If you would like to donate for missions, please contact the Shop.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME MINISTEROF THE WORD?
New Ministers of the office the Word are always required. Training can be provided if necessary.
Please contact Sonia atsfx@jesuit.ie or 01 8363411.
THE MESSENGER | SEPTEMBER 2024
For the Cry of the Earth, Elder versus older and What is this thing called Love? – the September Messenger opens the door to take a peek at just some of them.
Available in the Shop
SHOP OPENING TIMES
Until the 17th of August, the Shop will be open only Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. It’ll be closed Monday 19th of August.
FILM SERIES ON THE MASS
Bayside Alpha are hosting Bishop Barron’s 6-week film series on The Mass, starting on Sunday, August 4, from7:30pm to 8:30pm. This series will help you understand how to fully,consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christianlife. To join this Zoom course email Paul at alphabayside@gmail.com.
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Join young people between 16 and35 this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 15th August to Sunday18th August 2023. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have free buses going from all over Ireland. For more information and to book your place go to www.youth2000.ie.
A SAFETALK: SUICIDE ALERTNESS FOREVERYONE is taking place in TU Dublin (Rathdown House, Grangegorman Campus) on August 15th from 9:30am – 1pm.
ST JAMES’S HOSPITAL - WIDE PATIENTVOLUNTEER SERVICE
The hospital is delighted to announce the launch of a new hospital wide Patient Volunteer Service. The service, which will commence in September, will provide personal and practical support to patients and visitors attending St James’s Hospital. From simply helping someone check in for their clinic appointment, or guiding a patient to their clinic destination, the service aims to have a positive impact on our patients and visitors experience in the hospital. Over the next two months, the hospital will be recruiting volunteers for the service. If you know anyone who would interested in volunteering please ask them to contact the team for a friendly chat on 087 499 5792 or email teamvolunteer@stjames.ie.