St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes, 31st January 2010

4th Week in Ordinary Time

A Thought on Sunday
To day’s Gospel is about the rejection of Jesus the greatest prophet of all. As time passed, people felt threatened by Jesus because they realized they were being challenged to change their ways. That work of prophecy continues in every generation as people are invited to witness to Christ, not simply with words but with their lives.

Thank you for your generous giving last Sunday :SHARE € 769 and € 1,293 towards the upkeep of our priests.

Christmas Dues : we wish to thank the many families in the parish who have left in the dues.(approx 300 families ) Christmas and Easter dues form a major part of your priests’ annual salary and help also to care for priests who are sick and retired.

There will be a special collection at all Masses on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February to contribute to the relief assistance and the reconstruction in Haiti. The special collection will substitute the regular Share collection.

Living a Day at a Time : O God, help me to live one day at a time. Not to be thinking of what might have been. Not to be worrying about what may be. Help me to accept the fact that I cannot undo the past and I cannot foresee the future. Help me to remember that I will never be tried beyond what I can bear.That a Father’s hand will never cause his child a needless tear. That I can never drift beyond your love and care. Amen. (William Barklay )

Alzheimer Society of Ireland : Are currently recruiting volunteers for its National Helpline Service. If you are a good listener, patient, caring with fluent English and can commit to six hours a month, they will be very happy to hear from you. Helpline is located in Blackrock and provides information and support to people whose lives are affected by dementia. Freephone : 1800 341341.

Baptism Team : Ellen Moiselle starts her short training course with our new Baptism Team in the Pastoral Centre next Wednesday February 3rd. night at 8pm. Interested?? You are welcome to come along. Do something different and positive this LENT.

World Day of the Sick will be marked on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of February in the Dublin Diocese.

Saturday 6th February 2010 ‘Caring for those who Care’ A time-out for people who dedicate their lives as carers. Venue: Cherith Centre, Carmelite Monastery, Firhouse, Dublin 24, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Please register with Trish Conway, 37 Monastery Drive Clondalkin 087 6220349 or e-mail

Sunday 7th February 2010 Celebration of Mass with Anointing of the Sick Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, Dublin 14. at 3.00pm All Welcome

Society of St. Vincent de Paul wish to sincerely thank all who helped with this year’s Clothing Appeal.

Christian Meditation: The Christian Meditation group meets at 8pm every Tuesday in the Martello Room Parish Centre. Everyone very welcome.

St Joseph's Young Priests' Society: The next meeting of the Glasthule Branch will take place in the Pastoral Centre on Friday next the 5th February. New members will be very welcome.

Zambian Immersion Project – CBC MONKSTOWN: On Sunday next February 7th two parishioners Eric Goulding and Adam Keane, pupils of CBC Monkstown will be organising a Cake Sale?Book Sale in St Joseph's Pastoral Centre, Glasthule. All the proceeds from the Coffee Dock on Sunday February 7th will go towards this worthy cause...

Greystones Orchestra: Winter Concert takes place next Saturday the 6th February at 8:00pm. Holy Rosary Church Graystones. Ronan O'Reilly Conductor Leader Hazel Fortune. Tickets €15 (Concession €10) For more details see the Notice Board in the front porch of the Church and the Pastoral Centre. ALL PROFITS GO TO THE HAITI APPEAL.

Fundraiser: The Family Mass Group is holding a pre Valentines Disco for 6 to 12year olds on the 12th February from 7 – 9.30pm @ Parish Centre in aid of the children of Haiti. Admission €2 per child also donations will be greatly accepted. Which can be given before or on the night. Support the FMG its a worthwhile venture.

Eucharistic Ministers: February roster ready for collection in the Pastoral Centre

Beginning Experience: for Men & Women Separated, Divorced, Widowed. Are you coping? Next Programme starting 10th February to 31st March. On 7 Wednesday evenings. In the Community Centre, Whitefriar St, (Aungier St)

The Sacristy 2800182
Parish Office 6638604/5
Emergency Calls 087-2620480
Rev Billy Farrell , Glasthule 2801226 email:
Rev Denis Kennedy, C.S.Sp. 2800403
Rev Brian O'Sullivan P.E. 2360681

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