Dear Friends,
Today is the Third Sunday of Lent.
Lenten Reflection Time
As in Advent, so now in Lent, I will be offering some quiet time with music, scripture, poetry and prayer in the John Sullivan Room from 11.30 – 12.00, on Friday, 28th March, Friday, 4thApril, Thursday, 10th April and Good Friday, 18th April. Please note that the third session will be on a Thursday. All are welcome!
SAINT OF THE WEEK-Saint Macartan(+506)
An Irish saint for a change!Macartan is said to have been baptized by St. Patrick. Patrick called him his‘strong man’. Though he was married, Macartan was ordained a priest andsubsequently became Bishop of Clogher in 456AD. He established a monastery inClogher, Co. Tyrone. The diocese of Clogher itself was established in 1111AD atthe Synod Of Rathbreasal. The foundation stone for the Cathedral of SaintMacartan was laid in 1861. This cathedral is in Monaghan town.
A Favourite Prayer of Pope Francis– A Prayer for Good Humour
Grant me, O Lord, a good digestion, and also something to digest.
Grant me a healthy body and the necessary good humour to maintain it.
Grant me an attitude that knows how to treasure all that is good and that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil.
Grant me a soul that knows not boredom, grumblings, sighs and laments, nor excess of stress, because of thatobstructing things called ‘I’.
Grant me, O Lord, a sense of goodhumour. Give me the grace to be able to take a joke, to discover a bit of joyand to be able to share it with others.
Saint Thomas More
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Charlie Gilliard
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
THE LITTLE 11- TODAY
Special activities for children every second Sunday at 11 am Mass. Children are led in special faith formation activities, such as guided prayer, storytelling, drawing, etc. by a group of safeguarded volunteers These activities take (for 15-20 minutes) in the Coffee Room, opposite the door leading to Pope Francis corridor. Parents are also welcome
JESUIT CENTRE FORFAITH AND JUSTICE (JCFJ) ANNUAL LECTURE
Who’s a Good Local? A Theology of Naming and Finding our Place, by Rev. Dr. Hannah Malcon. Tuesday April 8th at 7pm. St. Francis Xavier’s Church. Tickets via Eventbrite or email info@jcfj.ie
ALL THINGS NEW
Jesuit Young Adult Retreat (18-35years old) in Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, from Saturday, 28th to Sunday, 29thJune. The cost is €50 for students, €70 for other tickets. Register now at "All Things New 2025" on Eventbrite.ie
OUR LADY’S CHORAL SOCIETY
Presents Joseph Haydyn’s The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross. RTÉ Concert Orchestra directed by Proinnsias Ó Duinn. Saturday 12th April at 4 pm., Adam and Eve’s Church. Merchant’s Quay. Tickets € 22.50 available from Eventbrite and the shop of Adam and Eve’s Church.
REFLECTIONS ON THE EASTER TRIDUUMWITH THE WOMEN OF SCRIPTURE
Through input, guided discussion, prayer and ritual, Dr. Grainne Doherty will explore the stories of the Easter women and reflect on how they might speak to our lives today. Cost: €295residential," €195 non-residential . Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April(Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime). Dominican Retreat Centre, 24 Main St.Tallaght, Dublin, D24 KA40. For bookings, please call 01 4048189 or emaildominicanretreats@gmail.com
LECTIO DIVINA – SACRED READING
Pray with the Sunday Gospel from the comfort of your home. Please email saule.cameron@dublindiocese.ie for a Zoom link. Dates: 27th of March & 10th of April. Also, Holy Week Monday,14th of April. Time: 8-9 pm. Led by Sister Anne & Saule (parish pastoral worker). All are warmly welcome.
CALLED TO MORE
Called to More is a Catholic media company based in Ireland. They run the largest Catholic YouTube channel and Instagram account in Ireland & the UK where they publish videos, podcasts and articles to help young people live their faith in the world today. Called to More can be found on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
ADORATION PILGRIMAGE
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, April 6 (weekend of 5th Sunday of Lent). Please call 087 2208714 to enquire or book a seat. Full bus details atwww.eucharisticadoration.ie.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: € 749
Share collection: € 132
Card reader: € 284