Dear parishioners,
It has been a busy week here with the primary school children having first confession and their ceremony of light, as well as two public talks on Euthanasia and the Pope Francis’s leadership.
Last Sunday’s announcement of the plan for our parish to become part of the Pro-Cathedral Parish affects different people in different ways. I hope that many of you can come to our first Parish Gathering on Wednesday 1st May, 7:15 pm to express our thoughts on feelings on this news. It will be an opportunity to look back at the past and to look forward to the future together.
Every blessing,
Fr Niall
PARISH GATHERING – WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 7.15 PM
The first of two Parish Gatherings, to discuss our parish becoming part of the Pro-Cathedral parish, will take place on Wednesday, 1st May in the Ignatian Chapel. This is the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about this upcoming change. Tea and coffee served beforehand. Entrance through the side door.
‘SPIRIT &SOUL’ - A CONCERT OF WONDERFULLY 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 8pm in 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.
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome Leo and Livvy into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism celebrated at St. Francis Xavier’s Church.
May the Holy Spirit be with them and guide them always.
OUR RECENTLYDECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Olive Doran
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest inpeace.
Amen.
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY- TUESDAY 30th APRIL AT 11 AM
The sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on 22 children of Gardiner Street Primary School this Thursday morning at 11am. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
Please note that there will be no 11 am Mass on that day.
LIFE IN THESPIRIT SEMINAR
8th April to20th May 2024
We continue with the Life in the Spirit Seminar on Monday, 29th April at 7pm in Ignatian Chapel. The topic for the fourth week is Receiving God’s Gift & Discernment of Spirits. Fr. Niall Leahy SJ, our Parish Priest, and Iva Beranek, our Parish Manager will be the speakers this week. This is a week where we prepare for the night of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which takes place the week after. We will have confessions available during the evening, as well as Adoration.
Please NOTE: Our 5th evening where we pray for the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit will be on Tuesday, 7th May (NOT on Bank Holiday Monday) at 7pm.
We still have“ Finding new life in the Spirit” booklets available for €5 per copy, with Scripture readings for each day. The prayers and Scriptures in the booklet accompany our journey over the seven weeks.
Join us on Monday, 29th April!
All are welcome.
LAY MINISTRY APPEAL
This weekend,27th/28th April, instead of the usual Share Collection, we have the annual Lay Ministry Appeal.
“I ask for your generous support for the Lay Ministry Collection. Your contributions are vital in sustaining and expanding these [Lay Ministry] initiatives, ensuring our Church remains a vibrant beacon of hope and faith in the world”.
Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin
LAST WEEKCOLLECTION
Church: €790
Share: 140
IDonate &card readers: € 429
Thanks!
DO YOU ENJOYSINGING?
The Sunday 11am 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 ita go!
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