St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 18th December 2005

18th December 2005
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Penitential Service: The Parish Penitential Service will be held on Monday 19th December at 8 pm.

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

Baptism: We welcome the following, who were baptised during November and December, into the Parish: Isabelle White, Charlotte Odlum, Emily Barnes, Alexander Lane, Ali Reid, Rebecca Hall, Ebosetale Okoeguale, Tory O’Neill, Serena Warren, Jasmin Farrelly and Naoise Holohan.

St Vincent de Paul Society: St. Joseph’s Glasthule Branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society wish to thank everybody for the very generous response to their appeal last Sunday which amounted to €10,538.

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.

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

Votive Candle Stands: It is dangerous for small children to sit beneath the candle stands at the back of the Church. Children should be supervised when at the candle stands.

Eucharistic Ministers: The January 2006 roster is now available in the Sacristy.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Murphy, Findlater Street. May she rest in peace.

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