SYNOD NEWSLETTER
The Diocesan Synodal Steering will be providing helpful inserts for parish newsletters, social media, websites etc. These are to help raise awareness in parishes for the Diocesan Synodal Pathway. They will be made available every two weeks. Please see attached the insert for this weekend.
LISTENING TO OUR YOUNG CHURCH – DUBLIN DIOCESAN TEEN SYNOD
Young People of Dublin – This is your chance! Pope Francis wants to hear what you think or feel about our Church. We would love to hear your voice at our Dublin Diocesan Teen Synod! Join us online Thursday 31st March
6:30pm – 8pm. You can register online using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/jVYZSdxbF1 Registration closes on the 25th March at 5pm. For more information, email: [email protected]
OFFICE FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY
FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
The Foundational Leadership Programme offers participants a unique opportunity to explore and develop Gospel centred transformational leadership Skills. These skills can be readily applied to the participants own context. The Foundational Leadership Programme is based mainly in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. It is uniquely placed to nurture and mission a new generation of faith leaders. Commitment will be one Saturday per month starting in April 2022. Initially it will mix input with blended and in-person learning. For more information, please see the attached poster. To register, please email [email protected]
LENT
LENTEN RESOURCES
Lent Resources – See Diocesan Website under Pastoral Conversations which includes Liturgy of the Word resources – Reconciliation Service – Daily Review resource for Adults and the Annunciation.
See also helpful page on negotiating the copyright service OneLicense.
OFFICE FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY LENTEN INITATIVE
The Office for Mission and Ministry are offering daily reflections for the Lenten Journey. With parishes holding their Synod gatherings during Lent, we will be focusing on themes around journeying, walking with, listening to each other and the Spirit. The reflections will be posted each morning on the Facebook page of the office for Mission and Ministry.
www.facebook.com/officeformissionandministry
ASSUMPTION CHURCH, BALLYFERMOT
Beginning Ash Wednesday, there we will be a 7am Mass, Monday to Friday, for the duration of Lent. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in candlelight on the Wednesdays of Lent, from 6pm to 9pm.
VOCATIONS / RETREAT FOR PRIESTS
LENTEN DAYS OF RECOLLECTION – RETREAT FOR PRIESTS
Lenten Days of Recollection – retreat for clergy will take place on 8th March and will be repeated on the 10th of March. The retreat will be given by Fr. Niall Ahern. Please see below the format for the retreat.
3.00: Opening Talk
3.30: Private prayer in one’s own oratory or prayer space.
4.30: Faith sharing
5.00: Evening Prayer and end of retreat.
The zoom details are as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4613940716?pwd=UVB5bXJpQW9jSEFrNGxNRFdrMFJpQT09
Meeting ID: 461 394 0716
Passcode: 1850
UPCOMING EVENTS
Matt Talbot Prayer Society
The monthly “Matt Talbot, Freedom from Addiction Mass” will take place on Monday 7th March at 7:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean Mc Dermot Street Dublin. This is a Mass offered for all those battling addiction, their families and all those affected by addiction.
We invite you to join us at this Mass or follow online via our webcam. If you wish to enrol somebody in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society and for more info please visit www.matttalbotprayersociety.com
Prayer of the faithful for Dublin Diocese Parishes
For all those battling addiction, their families and all those affected by addiction. we pray specifically for those enrolled in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society who will be prayed for at the Monthly Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean Mc Dermott street, on Monday evening. May the Holy Spirit fill them with the strength they need to journey in a life of freedom from addiction with Jesus. Lord Hear Us
MEDIATION IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION DURING LENT
Please see the link below:
ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Archdiocese of Dublin Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday April 23rd. The pilgrimage will provide an opportunity for us to gather together as a Diocesan community of faith as we emerge from the challenges of the past two years. The pilgrimage will commence at 11am with “Meet & Greet”. A number of workshops will start at 12pm sharp with topics including the upcoming Synod, Laudato Si and Prayerful Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The pilgrimage mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Dermot Farrell at 3pm. We are confident that we will be able to travel to Knock this year and encourage parishes to advertise the pilgrimage and to arrange buses for those interested in attending. We are also inviting expressions of interest from choirs who would like to participate. For more information or any queries, please email [email protected]
EUROVISION VOICES – ST MARY’S PRO-CATHEDRAL CHARITY CONCERT
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral is holding a charity concert on Monday 25th April at 7:30pm in aid of Peter Mcverry trust, blossom Ireland and Dogs Aid. Tickets are €30 available from Eventbrite.ie. Please see the attached poster for more information.
NOVENA OF GRACE IN HONOUR OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER
NOVENA OF GRACE – ST. GABRIEL’S CHURCH, DOLLYMOUNT PARISH
The Novena of Grace will be conducted by Fr. Dermot Mansfield S.J. at the 10.30 Mass each morning from Friday 4th – Saturday 12th March. Novena prayers will be recited at all weekend Masses. A box for our petitions will be available in the Sanctuary area.
NOVENA OF GRACE PARISH OF ST MATTHEW UPPER BALLYFERMOT
The Novena to St Francis Xavier will take place at the church of St Matthew Upper Ballyfermot Monday to Friday with Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD. Mass times are as
- 10.00am Monday to Friday
- 10.30am Sunday
- 7.30 pm Monday to Friday
- 6.30 pm Saturday
PARISH RETREAT/NOVENA OF GRACE IN ST BRIGID’S PARISH, BLANCHARDSTOWN
Our novena of grace in honour of St Francis Xavier will take place in St Brigid’s Parish in Blanchardstown from the 4thof March to the 12th of March included. This year Sr Anne Neylon DC will lead us in our novena prayers. On each of the nine days she will also offer us a short reflection inspired by the daily scripture readings during the 10 o’clock morning Mass in our beautiful parish church. Sr Anne is a Sister of the Daughters of Charity and Diocesan Advisor for Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Dublin.
NOVENA OF GRACE – ST AGNES CHURCH CRUMLIN
The Novena of Grace will take place in St Agnes Church, Crumlin from the 4th of March to the 12th. It will be conducted by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell SDB. The theme will be ‘Creator Spirit Give Us New Life’ The Novena will take place twice daily at 10am and 7pm, Saturday 5th 10am and 5.30pm and Sunday 6th March 11am and 12.30pm
NOVENA OF GRACE – ST FINTAN’S CHURCH, SUTTON.
The Novena will commence at St Fintan’s Church on Friday 4th March at the 10.00am Mass and will conclude on Saturday 12th March. The Novena will be directed by Fr Kevin O’Rourke S.J.
NOVENA OF GRACE – ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, COOLOCK.
A Novena of Grace in honour of St Francis Xavier will take place at St Brendan’s Church, Coolock, from Friday 4th- Saturday 12th March.
NOVENA OF GRACE – ST. DOMINIC’S TALLAGHT
The Annual Novena of Grace to St. Francis Xavier begins here in St. Dominic’s on Friday, March, 4th to Saturday, 12th. Mass each morning at 10.00.am. Sunday, 6th. Mass of Sick at 3.00.pm. Preacher: Fr. Damian Polly. O.P.
NOVENA OF GRACE – GARDINER STREET PARISH
The Novena of Grace in St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street will begin on 4th March and continue until the 12th March. Our preachers this year will be:
Fr Charlie Davy SJ – Mornings and Fr Donal Neary SJ – Evenings
Mass times:
Weekdays: 11:00, 1:00, 5.30 & 7:30
Saturday: 11:00, 1:00 & 6:00
Sunday: 11:00, 12:30 & 3:30
Parish Retreat/Novena of Grace in St Brigid’s Parish, Blanchardstown
The Novena of Grace in honour of St Francis Xavier will take place in St Brigid’s Parish in Blanchardstown from the 4th of March to the 12th of March included. This year Sr Anne Neylon DC will lead us in our novena prayers. On each of the nine days she will also offer us a short reflection inspired by the daily scripture readings during the 10 o’clock morning Mass in our beautiful parish church. Sr Anne is a Sister of the Daughters of Charity and Diocesan Advisor for Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Dublin.
VACANCIES
VACANCY – SACRISTAN CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BLACKROCK
The Parish of Blackrock currently has a vacancy for a Sacristan. This will be a part time role and would ideally suit someone seeking flexibility in their work hours.
Please see the attached job description for a full job description or visit www.sjb.ie Applications can be sent to: Very Rev Peter O’Connor ADM, Parish Office, Church of St John the Baptist, Blackrock, Co Dublin A94 YP08. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 09th March at 5.00pm.
PASTORAL CENTRE MANAGER ‑ NEWTOWNPARK PARISH
Newtownpark Parish, near Blackrock, is seeking to recruit a Manager for its modern Pastoral Centre to be employed on a part-time, fixed term basis, for one year, with the possibility of renewal. A detailed job description and further information is available on the parish website www.newtownparkparish.com
Closing date for completed applications is the 21st March 2022 at 5pm
SUPPORT SERVICES
ADARE HR – PARISH CONTACT
For Parish Human Resource queries please contact Adare HR on 01 549 0450 Ext 1017 or Tim Conway[email protected]
LIVING WITH GRIEF COPING WITH ANNIVERSARIES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
The North Dublin Bereavement Network are hosting a free online Bereavement Information evening on the 10th of March 7:30 -8:30pm. This event is for people bereaved through any circumstance – through illness or sudden death; and may have lost a partner, parent, child, friend, sibling, work colleague or relative. The event will provide information about grief and the range of bereavement supports available in the local area. This is a free online event but booking is required. For more information, please visit https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/bereavement-support/bereavement-events/living-with-grief-event/
AWARE – SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS
If you, or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, please consider using the Phone in and Zoom Support & Self Care Groups, the Support Line or Support Mail, now and throughout the holiday season. For more information about the groups https://www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/ and all of our services on www.aware.ie/ If you would like to volunteer with Aware, please see their website for more information: https://www.aware.ie/get-involved/volunteering/
