St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 10th February 2008

First Sunday of Lent

Mon 11th Feb. - Our Lady of Lourdes>
Thu 14th Feb. - SS Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop

Lourdes 1858 – 2008: (150Years)>
On to-morrow, 11th February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, there will be a special Mass at 7:30pm. The Rosary will be recited before Mass beginning at 7:10 pm.

Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette for the first time on this day 150 years ago. It is World Day of the Sick also. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered to the Sick and Elderly during the Mass.

After Mass there will be Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and a short period of quiet prayer.

We hope as many as possible will honour the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on this special day. At least 30,000 pilgrims are expected in Lourdes for the 11th February.

Dominican Convent Dun Laoghaire: The Annual Mass for all Past Pupils of Dominican Convent Dun Laoghaire will be held in the Primary School Hall, Convent Road at 3 pm on Sunday 17th Feb. All Past Pupils Welcome.

Read for Lent: St Joseph’s Parish Bookshop now has in stock a wide variety of material for Lent including Prayers and devotional books from 99c upwards. Authors include Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Hume, Fr Jack McArdle and Fr Henri Nouwen. Also – attractive books for children. If we do not have the book you are looking for, we will be happy to order it for you. Support your parish bookshop – all profits go to parish funds.

Lectio Divina: A Group discussion of the Readings for the forthcoming Sunday is held every Wednesday night in The Presentation Brothers’ House opposite St Joseph’s Church at 8pm. This meeting is especially recommended for the Readers at the Masses. Transport home is available for those who desire it. All welcome.

Trocaire Boxes: Are available on the table at the back of the Church.

Reflective Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament: Every Tuesday 7 – 8pm.

Recently Deceased: Your Prayers are requested for the souls of Fr Des Crotty late of Villarea Park and Dermot Byrne, Glasthule Buildings May they rest in peace.

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