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St. Brigid’s Parish, Killester
Newsletter November 2016
Eucharistic Adoration
Please note that Eucharistic Adoration hours have changed from Wednesdays to Tuesdays
Eucharistic Adoration will now take place in our Church on Monday and Tuesday after 10.00 am Mass until 3.00 pm each day and on Thursday night between 7.00 and 8.00 pm. If you are prepared to ‘watch for one hour’ of adoration per week you will be very welcome. We also invite everyone to spend some time - even a few minutes – in prayer and reflection. Each Thursday night for the Autumn months we will be praying for the Pope’s intentions, respect for women and that their contribution be appreciated. All Parishioners are welcome
My Dear Parishioners,
Firstly, I wish to thank you all who have made me so welcome here in Killester since my arrival. Thanks once more for allowing me to serve you. As November, the Month of the Holy Souls, begins I would like to share a few thoughts with you.
Our Catholic faith helps us to believe in the Resurrection. What does that mean? It teaches us that death does not have the final say. Since we believe that Jesus, after he died and was buried, rose again to new life, we firmly believe that for those of us who believe in him, we will share with him in the new life of Heaven.
The most powerful experience we have of this life here on earth is love. “Love does not come to an end”, “Love is stronger than death” the Bible says, and we know that this is the case.
In recent weeks a document was issued in Rome with Pope Francis’ approval. It explains that we have traditionally buried our dead in cemeteries because of our faith in the Resurrection. Today more and more people are opting for cremation for health, economic or social reasons. The Church has no doctrinal objections to this. It does not prevent God raising us up to new life nor does it destroy the soul.
The document states that from now
The document is asking us not to simply “do our own thing” with our bodies af-ter death. Instead it asks us to express the belief in the resurrection we share with other Christians. It is not about what I believe as an individual but what we all be-lieve as members of the Church.
There are those today who do not believe in the afterlife of Heaven. As Chris-tians we know where we are going. We believe that with death, life is changed not ended. Jesus died so that we would have new life. Let us be strong in our belief, and share our joyful hope with others, not simply by what we say but especially by what we do.
I would like to invite you to join us on a parish pilgrimage. As you know we are in the closing weeks of the great Holy Year of Mercy. Throughout the past year Pope Francis has been teaching us from week to week of the meaning of Mercy – God’s most powerful message. This message which we share is strengthened when we share this together. This is the reason why, for instance, Pope Francis has asked the whole Church to focus on this message. I recently met with the Parish Pastoral Council for a first time. The council has supported the idea that we do something as a parish to mark the end of this Jubilee Year. As a parish, we will go together on pilgrimage to the Pro-Cathedral, in Marl-borough Street, on Saturday 12th November. I invite you, your family and friends to join us for this special parish event. Fr. Liam
This time of the year many of our feathered friends have flown their nests for warmer climes. I have been informed that some of those who attend St. Brigid’s do so also. There are birds like the Robin and Wren that stay around even in the harshest of winters, and thank God, so too many of our Mass-goers. My apologies for the poor heating in the church. It is right up at the top of my To-do List, but it will not get done until the new year. So, for those who mi-grate, please come back and to those who don’t, thank you for your patient waiting. Whatever about the church, at this time my thoughts are of the poor in our midst throughout Dublin who may be homeless or unable to keep warm be-cause of fuel bills. For this reason
who will have a normal collection in November and a Coffee Morning in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 23rd November and then their special indoor collection at Masses on Saturday 10th /Sunday 11th December. Fr. Liam
Saturday 12th November, 2016
Walk to Killester Dart Station to catch 10.17 am train to Connolly Station
Return to Killester for 1.30 pm.
Parish contact details: 126 Furry Park Road 01-833 3793 086 234 2170
Parish Office 01-833 2974 Parish email: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.killester.dublindiocese.ie Resource Centre Ph. 01-853 4030 email: [email protected]
St. Brigid's Parish Shop, Killester There is now in stock a large selection of Christmas cards from Divine Word Missionaries and St. Martin De Porres together with a special card depicting St. Brigid's Church and its history. Also in stock are many other items that would make lovely Christmas gifts and include miniature nativity sets, resin nativity globes, cribs, Christmas candles, medals, holy pictures, angel pins, crucifixes, holy water fonts, rosary beads and lots more.
We also have “Down Through The Ages” - a history of St Brigid’s Church and Parish from 1926 to 2006 which would make a lovely read over the Christmas period together with a CD from Gerry Noonan/Dara MacMahon with Pauline Cooper on piano called “Good Old Days of Music Hall’’ together with other CDs which may be of interest.
So why not call into the shop which is located at the Car Park side of the church and see the array of goods available. It may save you an unnecessary trip into town.
All proceeds from shop go to Parish funds.
Baptisms—We are happy to welcome into our Catholic Community:
Aaron Hyland, Elm Mount Close Benedicto Cardeal Fitzmaurice, St. Brigids Road Caolán Gleeson, Howth Road John Lennon, Dunluce Road Ellis Corbett, Brookwood Cresent Amelia Tinnelly, Howth Road Rían Duggan, Rosemount Avenue
This Newsletter and past issues can be viewed on the Parish Website Archive
at www.killester.dublindiocese.ie
RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS Coffee Dock We are busy busy busy here in the Coffee Dock, the Centre is so fortunate to have a wonder-ful team of staff and volunteers who keep our ship afloat. Why not drop in to sample some of the delicious home bakes we have to offer. If you wish to join our lovely team of volunteers contact Karol on 01 853 4030. For the month of November the coffee dock will display recent paintings from the very tal-ented Eileen Curran, Harrie McManus, Liz Fearon and Sheila Barbour. They will be available to view or purchase from Thursday the 3rd of November. Local artists wishing to display paintings can contact Karol on 01 853 4030.
The Resource Centre would like to welcome John Byrne and Brian Sweeny to our Parish Centre. John and Brian will join our maintenance team and we hope they settle in well, their hard work is very much appreciated. We are always looking for new ideas and classes for the centre, if you have a talent or skill you would like to teach why not pop in for a chat. Office hours are 9.00 – 1.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Recent Wedding — our Congratulations to:
Roisin Drew and Leonid Iliev, Abbeyfield
Killester School of Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance
R.A.D. Ballet and I.S.T.D. Modern for all levels. “Ballet for Babies” – 31/2 – 5-yr. olds on
Saturdays 11.30 – 12.00 noon. Strictly by appointment.
Enquiries to Ann Coffey Tighe Ph. 086-804 6790
TOOLEN ELECTRICAL 360, Howth Road, Dublin 5 Domestic and Commercial
House re-wiring - Fuse Boards - Grant work Additional Sockets
Lights - Shower installations - Outside Lights Connecting New Appliances
Free estimates - Emergency call out 30 years Family Business - Fully insured
Des: 087 266 1843 and 01 831 5682
John Quill F.A.O.I. Ophthalmic Optician Complete spectacle service Registered for P.R.S.I. and
Medical Card holders Large selection of budget
and fashion frames 157a Killester Avenue, Dublin 5
Phone 831 2558
Best Start Creche/Afterschool Playgroup TEC-CETS,ASCC.CEC. Free ECCE 8.30 AM-11.30 AM /11.40 -2.40 PM. Curriculum: Aistear, standard:Siolta
Drop off and Collection Service Hot dinners, outdoor area. Qualified staff. Insured.
New opening hours: 7.30 am – 6.15 pm. 087 9662609/8465507. 26 Killester Park
www.beststartcreche.com
ART CLASSES By Barbara Jennings
St. Brigid’s Resource Centre, Howth Road On Mondays from 10.30 - 12.00
Come along ! €10.00 per 1 and half hours class
087 9856802
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE “To us it’s personal”
Professional Home Care From 1 hour to 24 hours a day.
Personal care, errands, meals, etc. Expert dementia care Tax relief available Ph 01 853 5048
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Weight loss & Fitness
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Phone Kevin: 087 289 3675
STAFFORDS Funeral Homes
Telephone 855 0555
15 Maypark, Malahide Road, Donnycarney
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LANIGANS Funeral Directors
A Professional Service at a reasonable cost
Tel: (01) 837 3586
Scoil Rince Cill Easra Adult Ceili Classes every Thurs
8.30 pm in Resource centre Children’s Dancing Classes
Venue 126 Abbeyfield Monday -Thursday 3.30 p.m. onwards Contact Jacqueline
at 831 8654 and 086-256 1000 MURPHY
Funeral Directors Park House, Edenmore Park, Raheny, D5 Here to serve you at your hour of need
Ph. 848 4444 24 hours — 7 days
[email protected] www.murphyfuneraldirectrors.ie
New Classes at St. Brigid's Resource Centre
Mat Pilates - Every Thursday at 10am Starting from 7th April
Yoga & Mindfulness for Seniors - Every Friday at 9.30am Starting from 8th April
For more information or to book a place
please contact Magda at
Mobile: 087 32 67 237
Email: [email protected]
Bio-Energy Healing Therapy All stress, which can cause illness
shows up initially in the energetic field. Bio-Energy clears the body’s field, promoting healing. Michael Flatley
claims “Energy Healing sorted me out” Mary O’Donnell MA miacat, mlbcai
087 9855 270 or [email protected]
Georgina Ryan, Tax Consultant A personal and efficient service
for all Accounting and Tax. PAYE Tax Claims Self Employed
Income Tax Rental Income Tax Returns Capital Gains Tax
01-515 8101/ 086 6007434
Maths Classes George Humphrey 087- 978 7380
St. Brigid’s Resource Centre Every Wednesday Evening
17:00 - 18:00 Junior Higher 18:15 - 19:15 Leaving Ordinary 19:30 - 20:45 Leaving Higher 20:45 - 22:00 5th Year Higher
The Orchard Preschool and Montessori Free Preschool Year
Morning session: 8.45 am - 12 pm Midmorning session: 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
(Optional extra hour available). Purpose-built premises with qualified staff
For more information contact: Mandy Stephenson BA (Honours)
Degree in Early Childhood Education 01-831 6848 / 087 775 8149 www.theorchardpreschool.ie
Hamill Estate Agents & Valuers
Contact your friendly local agent to
assist with all your Sales, letting &
property management needs.
Phone: John Hamill 086 774 4600
Gresham House, 383 Clontarf Road.
www.hamill.ie
Office: 01 833 2534
Running for Beginners NEXT CLASSES START 19th November
The course is designed for absolute beginners who need support and encouragement to take that first step.
Be able to run 5k after 8 weeks. Location: Clontarf/Raheny
Web: www.run4fun.ie Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 233 7280
QUALIFIED LOCAL CARPENTER and Property Maintenance Service
Floors, Doors, Locks, Decking. All maintenance work on Domestic and
Commercial properties Repairs, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling,
Roof repairs Soffit and Fascia Free quotes & personal service. Contact: Phill 087 631 5899
