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PORTMARNOCK PARISH SUMMER CAMP
Our annual Summer Camp for children aged between 8 and 12 years will take place from Monday, July 1st to Friday, July 5th. Young adults aged between 15 and 21 years of age, wishing to help, are asked to apply immediately. Adult volunteers are also invited to act in a supervisory capacity. Application forms for volunteers and for children are available in the Parish Centre. For further information contact Teresa 846 3688 or 087 206 9249.
EASTER DUES
The priests of the Parish thank those who have already sent in Easter Dues.
HAVE YOUR SAY !
The new Parish Pastoral Council is now in place (see below). The term of office is 3 years. As they begin their term of office, the Council would welcome your ideas , suggestions and vision for our parish community. In our changing times, do you see:
- New needs to be addressed
- Fresh initiatives to be undertaken
- Ministries to be evaluated
- New ministries to be undertaken
- Would you like to get involved?
- What needs to happen to keep our Faith Community alive
- Any other suggestions
Please leave your suggestions in the boxes at the back of both churches, in the Parish Centre or e-mail us at stannes@portmarnockparish.ie
PORTMARNOCK PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 2012 – 2015
Chairperson: Seán Colgan
Vice-Chairperson: David Sweeney
Secretary: Deirdre Ward
Members: Teresa McCabe, Deirdre Comer, Carol McNulty, Ned Byrne, Edwina McCabe, Sr. Noreen Vaughan, Margaret Browne-Linehan, Sarah Scott, Gertrude Gill, Fr. John Murphy & Fr. Niall McDermott.
FAMILY MASS FOLK GROUP
Sundays at 10:30 a,m,
If you are interested in joining the Folk Group either as a musician or singer, please contact Ken at 086 807 4211
PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES / MEDJUGORJE
See Pilgrimages/Tours page on this website for full details.
PARKINSON’S GROUP (Portmarnock & District)
Within the past few months this group has established itself as a useful forum to help those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and their carers and families. It is open to anyone in the wider area who are in any way affected by this condition. Check “Community Notices” in Progress or contact Jim at 086 244 7005 or Tony at 087 795 3302 for further information.
HOLY COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION/MASS CARDS
Holy Communion & Confirmation cards are available at €1 each in the Parish Centre.
JUST A THOUGHT
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself” St. Francis de Sales
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.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Holy Family Church
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 p.m – 9:00 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