St. Joseph's Parish, Glasthule.

Parish Notes 30th April 2006

30th Apr Third Sunday of Easter
Mon 1st - St. Joseph the worker
Tue 2nd - St. Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church
Wed 3rd - Sts Philip and James, apostles
Thu 4th - St. Conleth, bishop
Fri 5th - Bl Edmund Rice, religious

Altar Servers: Boys and Girls, 3rd to 6th Class, who are interested in becoming Altar Servers, should leave their name and phone number in the Sacristy, or phone Avril Shannon at 2807642.

Stained Glass Window Restoration Fund: There will be a collection next Sunday 7th May for the Fund.

Readers of the Word and Eucharistic Ministers: Would Readers (weekend) and Eucharistic Ministers please collect the rotas from the Sacristy.

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.

St Joseph’s Church Choir: Are you interested in singing ? St Joseph’s Church choir celebrate the feast of the Ascension (May 28th) with Bach’s Cantata BMV 37 “He who believes and is baptised, he shall be saved” (Excerpt). We would welcome singers of all voice types to join us to perform the piece during 11.30 Mass. There will be four rehearsals, Thursday evenings 8–9.30 pm in the Parish Centre, beginning on May 4th. If you would be interested contact David on 087-2237406

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).

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

Coffee Morning: Please join us for coffee in the Parish Centre TODAY after all Masses. Proceeds for Africa Drought.

Glasthule Summer Project – Pub Quiz: A Quiz will be held on Thursday 4th May at 8.30 pm in Fitzgerald’s Pub, Sandycove, in aid of the Summer Project. Eur7.50 per person (table of 4 €30), also auction and spot prizes.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day: a ‘Tea Morning’ will be held in the Parish Centre after 10 am Mass on Thursday 4th May. Donations of biscuits would be most welcome.

Apostolic Workers: Meet each Thursday at 2 pm in the Parish Centre. We are very short of a machinist – could you help?

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Eugene Quinn, formally Silchester Road, and Una Fidgeon, Marine Parade. May they rest in peace.

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