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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS SPEAKER PROGRAMME – PARISH CLUSTER
Wednesday, May 9th at 7:30p.m. – St. Sylvester’s Church
Eucharist as Outreach to our Neighbour - Mr. Conor Hickey, Director of Crosscare.
Wednesday, May 16th at 7:30p.m. – Sacred Heart Church
Eucharist as Transforming and Healing our Lives – Dr. Fainche Ryan, Lecturer, Mater Dei
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION EXPLORING THE THEME OF EUCHARIST IN ST. MATTHEW’S GOSPEL
I DESIRE YOUR COMPASSION, NOT SACRIFICE” (HOSEA 6:6)
Friday, May 11th at 7:30p.m. – Carmelite Monastery, Seapark.
CARDS
Mass, Confirmation & First Communion Cards are available in the Parish Centre.
EASTER DUES
The priests of the Parish thank all those who have already sent in Easter Dues.
JUST A THOUGHT
“It takes 20 muscles to smile and over 40 to frown”
FUNERAL MINISTRY
We are planning to set up a parish based Funeral Ministry group shortly. This is a very important ministry and we are seeking volunteers from parishioners to participate. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Gerry Davey at 087 259 0554 or leave your name and contact number at the Parish Centre 846 1561.
CHURCH SERVICES – LIVE
We have added a new link to our “Links” page. It’s called “Church Services – Live“. When you follow this link you can avail of live Masses at various times of the day, Adoration and Evening Prayer. All these take place in various churches throughout Ireland, including Armagh, Coolock, Cork, Mount Argus and the Redemptoristine Nuns in Drumcondra. Click here to have a look.
E-MAIL ADDRESS – PARISH CENTRE/OFFICE
Please note that the correct e-mail address for the Parish Office & Parish Centre is stannes@portmarnockparish.ie
“CARE & REPAIR”
Portmarnock/Kinsealy/Malahide
This is a group of volunteers who carry out small repairs and minor tasks for people aged 60 plus, completely free of charge. If you, or anyone you know, would benefit from this service, please phone 086 865 3311
PARISH PRAYER MEETING
Every Thursday evening at 8:00p.m. in the Parish Centre. All welcome.
SUNDAY NEWSLETTER
Please go to Sunday Newsletter Page to view current Newsletter
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Parish Centre – Shalom Room
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Monday* & Tuesday 7:00p.m. – 9:50p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*Mon 8:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Reserved for Youth Group
Holy Family Church
Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
No Adoration on Bank Holidays or Holydays
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Have you ever wondered if you are being called to be a Diocesan Priest? If you have ever considered a vocation to the priesthood, then you are not on your own. God is constantly calling people to ministry in the Church, but often His call gets drowned out by the care and busyness of life. If you are contemplating a vocation to priesthood, contact:
Vocations Director, Archbishop’s House, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
E-mail: vocations@dublindiocese.ie
Phone/Text: 086 834 6071
Web: www.priest.ie
THE POPE’S PASTORAL LETTER
The full text of the Pope’s Pastoral Letter can be accessed here
The Archbishop’s response to the Pope’s Pastoral Letter can be accessed here
THE MURPHY REPORT
To view the response of of The Parish Pastoral Council to this report, please go to the Child Protection Page