Dear parishioners,
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather while it lasts!
Fr. Niall and Fr. Richard are on an 8-day silent retreat, so keep them in prayer.
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus, which means that we have been in the Easter Season for 40 days already. It's a time in the liturgical year when the power of the resurrection is palpable. Next Sunday we will celebrate another big feast, Pentecost Sunday. Let us prepare prayerfully for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. And if you want to learn how to grow in the Spirit in your daily life, join us for the Life in the Spirit seminar!
Iva
SFX Parish Manager
PARISH GATHERING – THURSDAY 16THMAY 7.15 PM
The second parish gathering will take place in St Kevin’s oratory in the Pro-Cathedral on Thursday 16th May at 7:15 pm. This gathering will be more forward looking.
This is the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about this upcoming change.
All welcome.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
8th April to 20th May 2024
We had a beautiful evening of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit last week. Our sixth session of the Life in the Spirit Seminar is on Monday, 13th May at 7pm in Ignatian Chapel.
The topic for this evening is Growth in the Spirit and we will have Ryan and Danika Clear lead us through the evening. Ryan and Danika, ever since they met, knew that the Holy Spirit was going to play an important role in their relationship, as He made His presence felt from the very beginning. A few weeks ago they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Ryan and Danika are part of the Living Water community that meets weekly in Dublin.
We will have “Finding new life in the Spirit” booklets available for €5 per copy, with Scripture readings for each day. There was no charge for the seminar, but if you wish to make a donation towards the cost, you can do so on the evening.
Join us on Monday, 13th May and learn how to grow in the Spirit!
All are welcome.
BLESSED JOHN SULLIVAN MONTHLY MASS
The monthly Mass in honour of Blessed John Sullivan SJ will be celebrated on Saturday 18 May at 1 pm.
‘SPIRIT & SOUL’ - A CONCERT OFWONDERFULLY UPLIFTING, ENERGETIC AND SPIRIT-FILLED SONGS
Our very own Gardiner Street Gospel Choir have a special upcoming concert called Spirit and Soul where they will be accompanied by The Mayo Concert Orchestra on Saturday, May 18th at 8pmin The Helix Theatre in DCU. Presenting a mix of wonderfully uplifting, energetic and spirit-filled songs, with the vibrant sounds of orchestral arrangements, will certainly be an amazing treat for the senses – an unmissable concert. Tickets are available from The Helix box office or from the Helix website.
SACRED HEART NOVENA IN GARDINERSTREET PARISH
30th May - 7th June 2024
Mon - Fri 11am & 7.30pm; Sat11am & 6pm; Sun 11am & 7.30pm
Our preachers this year are Fr. Michael Kirwan SJ, Fr. Tom Casey SJ and Fr. Tom Layden SJ.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: € 706
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IDonate & card readers: € 398
Thanks!
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA
The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Thursday, May 23, to the Feast of the Visitation on Friday, May 31. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visitwww.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders.
DO YOU ENJOY SINGING?
The Sunday 11 am choir meets at 10:00 in the John Sullivan Room. We could really do with a few more singers up there so if you’re thinking about it then please do give it a go!