St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 2nd April 2006

2nd Apr - Fifth Sunday of Lent
4th Apr - St. Isidore, bishop and doctor of the Church
5th Apr - St. Vincent Ferrer, priest
6th Apr - St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest

Reflective Prayer before the Blessed 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).

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?

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society: The monthly meeting of the Glasthule Branch will be held in the Parish Centre, Glasthule, on Friday 7th April next. The meeting will commence at 7.00 pm, and new members will be most welcome.

Glasthule Summer Project: Final registration for this year’s Summer Project, which takes place during the first two weeks of July, is on next Wednesday night, April 5th, in the Harold School, Glasthule, from 7.30 – 9.00 pm.

Stained Glass Restoration Fund: There will be a collection this wekend for the restoration of the stained glass window.

Food Collection: ‘Heart to Hand’ is a charity (voluntary and non-denominational) that sends food to the children and aged in Albania and Romania. Please bring a can/cans or non-perishable foods to St Joseph’s Church on Good Friday 14th April, for the food collection (contact no: 0402 37260).

The Gaudete Singers: (Directed by David Leigh) “Down Ampney to Paris” Sacred Music by Vaughan Williams and Poulenc, TODAY Sunday 2nd April at 8.00 pm, St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule. Tickets Eur 10.00 (Concession Eur 6.00) available at the door. For more information 4948017.

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.

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.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Michael Dennehy, Cabinteely, Sheila Blackmore, late DunLaoghaire and Anne Glynn, DunLaoghaire. May they rest in peace.

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