St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 11th December 2005

Third Sunday of Advent
Tue 13th Dec - St Lucy
Wednesday - 14th Dec - St John of the Cross

Thank you: The collection for the Stained Glass Window Restoration Fund last Sunday amounted to €940.

Harold School Pageant: The School Pageant will be held in the Church next Wednesday 14th December at 7.30 pm.

‘The Spirit of an Irish Christmas’: A concert in aid of St John of God Carmona Services (Dunmore House) will be held in St Joseph’s on Thursday 15th December at 8.00 pm, featuring Roisin Dempsey and members of the Riverdance Orchestra and Guests (Tickets Eur 20 for adults, Eur 15 for Senior Citizens and Unwaged.

Carol Service: A Carol Service will be held in St Joseph’s Church next Sunday 18th December at 5 pm, with the Parish Choirs and Parishioners.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ends at 7 pm on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th (due to the School Pageant and the Concert respectively.)

Eucharistic Adoration: Do you feel that you should do something extra for Advent to prepare for Christmas? How about spending some time before the Blessed Sacrament speaking to the Lord. We could do with more people between 12 noon and 2 pm.

Parish Bookshop: Have you looked into your parish bookshop lately? This year there is an extra special display of Advent calendars, candles and Christmas books for children and adults. There are lovely gifts suitable for all ages to help bring home the real meaning of the season: an advent calendar to open each day, a Christmas story book – these can help your child to learn and love the real message of Christmas. Call in today and support your parish. The bookshop is open after Sunday Masses, and also on Fridays and Saturdays after 10 am Mass. Orders can be taken.

St Paul’s Church of Ireland (Adelaide Road) is holding an ecumenical Service TODAY Sunday 11th December at 7 pm in the Church. This is an ‘all age’ celebration of Advent and Christmas with Advent hymns, carols, readings and drama from young people. The Sunday Saints Youth Choir from our own parish will be taking part. Everyone welcome !

Peata: Lunch-time Carol Service in aid of Peata Therapy Dogs, Christ Church Cathedral, 13th December 1.15 pm. Carols will be sung by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir and the appeal will be made by Fr Brian O’Sullivan.

Christmas Day Lunch: The 19th Annual Gala Lunch, Cabaret and Song Contest for people living on their own will be held in the Club Room, Blackrock College Rugby Club, Stradbrook, from 10.30 am tp 3.00 pm. Free transport by Ed Kenny Coaches, leaving Glasthule car park at 11.20 approx. Tel: 2804776

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Kennedy, St Paul’s Terrace. May she rest in peace.

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