St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 12th March 2006

12th Mar - Second Sunday of Lent
17th Mar - St Patrick, bishop, Patron Saint of Ireland
18th Mar - St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor of the Church

St Patrick’s Day: Friday is St Patrick’s Day, a holyday of obligation to attend Mass. Masses: Vigil 6.30, 9.00, 10.30, 11.30 and 12.30.

Thank You: The collection for the Stained Glass Window Fund last Sunday amounted to € 1,080.

Reflective Prayer before the Ble1ssed Sacrament: Every Tuesday 7 – 8 pm. Different theme each week. “I regularly attend the Tuesday Reflective Prayer. It is truly wonderful to experience the Lord refresh and restore me ! In my busy week this is a very special time. It is like going away to a quiet place to rest with Jesus. What a blessing and privilege !” (A Parishioner).

Readings for Lent: A range of Lenten material is now available from the Parish Bookshop – interesting booklets and pamphlets to suit all ages and price ranges. Many new titles. The bookshop is open after Masses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come and see – support your parish.

Sacred Space: is the prayer website that helps over 15,000 people a day to pray, while sitting at their computers. Now that Lent had arrived, why not join this huge, world-wide community of believers in giving praise and thanks to God? It’s as simple as a few clicks, but can change your life! www.sacredspace.ie

Eucharistic Adoration: We could still do with a few more people from 1.00 – 2.30 pm each day. Perhaps you could fill the gap during Lent?

Senior Citizens Holiday – Knock: 25th to 30th June St Catherine Laboure Holiday Home. There is one twin-bedded room available. Cost Eur 240, booking deposit € 50. Contact Sister Imelda in the Parish Centre during the day, or at 2882669 after 7.00 pm.

Glasthule 34th Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 30th August 2006. Hotel Gallia and Londres 4 Star, 7 nights full board accommodation € 779 per person (including taxes, insurance and landing fees). For further details contact Cyril Carden 2803397. This tour is operated by Joe Walsh Tours (licence number T.O 052). Limited number of seats.

Pakistan Survivor Appeal: Clothes for Pakistan collection at Presentation College TODAY Sunday 12th March from 10 am to 4 pm. Warm clothing, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags etc, and donations towards the cost of the container, are needed. Please help the poor people of Pakistan.

DunLaoghaire Borough Historical Society: Lecture “New Archeological Discoveries in the DunLaoghaire/Rathdown Area” in the Kingston Hotel, DunLaoghaire, on Wednesday 15th March, at 8 pm.

Coffee Shop: Tea/coffee is served in the Parish Centre after 10 Mass, Monday - Friday. Come and meet your friends, you would be most welcome.

An Invitation: ‘Come and see’ Jesus said. Are you stressed, too busy, no time for yourself? Come and join us on Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm for Reflective Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and allow Jesus to refresh you and restore your peace. He is waiting for you to come. A special time to pray in the Parish for the Parish.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Mary Stevenson, Congress Gardens, and Valerie Jordan, Bray. May they rest in peace.

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