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St. Brigid’s Parish, Killester NEWSLETTER November 2010
Dear Friends As you are aware a group of Parishioners from St. Brigid’s set out on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on the 5th of October last. Some parishioners from St. Columba’s, Iona Road joined us along with a small number from Meath and Wexford. In all, thirty eight formed the group that left first for Frankfurt and then on to Tel Aviv. On arri-val there we were taken by coach to Tiberias, a town on the Sea of Galilee. Within hours we were in a boat out on the Lake basking in the calm and soaking up the sunshine and the beautiful scenery. Locations around the Lake such as Capernaum, the Mount of the Beatitudes and Tabgha were visited – places traditionally associated with the ministry and life of Jesus and the Apostles. On our second day we journeyed to Nazareth, some thirty five miles away and celebrated Mass in a church traditionally associated with St. Joseph’s workshop, before moving on to Mount Tabor – the scene of the Transfiguration. The following day we renewed our Baptismal vows in the River Jordan before heading south as did Jesus when he went ‘up to Jerusa-lem’. Memorable occasions flowed one after the other: Mass in the Garden of Gethsemane one afternoon at 3 p.m., and later on another night we returned there for a Holy Hour at the Rock of Agony. No one else was present and we were able to enter the darkened Garden alone. It was both prayerful and very moving. As is customary, we carried a large cross along the Via Dolorosa or Way of the Cross before entering the Basilica which enshrines the Hill of Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre. We also had Mass in the Crusaders Church attached to the Basilica. Later, we went to the Wailing Wall on the Western side of the site of the destroyed Temple of Jerusalem. A very sobering journey took us seven miles south to Bethlehem where we passed through very stringent and secure barriers into Palestinian territory. There we saw the Wall some 20 metres high and now sadly 450 kms. long which separates Israel from Palestine. It is seen as a security wall by the Israelis, but in fact it imprisons and hinders the Palestinians hugely. It is an evil structure and will have to come down some day. A highlight of our stay in Jerusalem was a visit from Archbishop Paul Sayah, the Maronite Exarch for the territories of the Holy Land and Jordan, who spent over an hour with us explaining the complexities of the religious and political situations in the Middle East. Paul had learned his English in Dublin when a student in Clonliffe Col-lege. Our two guides Abraham, a Jew, in Israel, and Nadal, a Christian, in Palestine were superb. I have worked with Abe on at least four occasions and he is an absolute fount of information and clarity on the Old Testament and on some aspects of the New. In Bethlehem, Nadal brought us to the Basilica of the Nativity – the place of Christ’s Birth. This was after we had celebrated a lovely Mass out in the Shepherd’s field, some 3 kms. away. Our Pilgrimage concluded with a day in the rocky Judean wilderness when we descended from the heights of Jerusalem way below sea level to the Dead Sea and there floated to our hearts content in the buoyant blue wa-ter. We then travelled a short distance to the ruins of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a Bed-ouin boy in 1947. The Essenes, a monastic group of ascetics, had lived there for some 200 years before Christ and it is mooted that John the Baptist may have been a member for a short period. In our eight days having covered so much ground and shared so many experiences, those who were initially strangers to each other soon became good friends. There was a lovely mix of laughter and prayer and moments that were deeply moving. Our Pilgrimage proved to be a truly blessed journey and we remembered all of you in our prayers while away, and thank you for your prayers and concern for us. Fr. Alex
(Above) Fr. Brian, Fr. Alex and Archbishop Paul Sayah. (Left) Our group at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre.
Altar List of the Dead
A Memorial Mass for all those who died during the past year will be celebrated on Sunday 7th November at 12 noon. During the month of November we are continually reminded of our deceased family members and friends: by old photographs, mortuary cards, by the places we have visited with them and so on. Their memory is never far from us. That is why we are celebrating this special Memorial Mass so that we can remember and pray for them all, and ensure that nobody is forgotten. In the past twelve months 45 parishioners have died. Other pa-rishioners have lost someone close to them . We miss them all. The void they have left in our lives is never filled and we are in need of consolation, love and healing – so please remember them during this Mass.
Indulgences for the Holy Souls From 12 O’Clock noon on November 1st until midnight on November 2nd, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following November 1st. Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November. St. Brigid’s Church will remain open with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on 2nd November until 3 p.m. to facilitate people to pray for the Holy Souls.
The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may also gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st – 8th November. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
As members of Christ’s body we are united to the Holy Souls. Because of this communion, we can help them “get ready” for seeing God “face to face”. How? - by our Masses, prayers, almsgiving, good deeds and also by other indulgenced actions. These indulgenced actions cancel out the negative consequences which sins cause us and others. Even after Confession, and our sins have been forgiven, the damage or disorder sinful actions have caused can remain. Indulgenced actions for the Holy Souls help repair that disorder. By our good actions, we are able to assist the Holy Souls to receive all the love that the Lord has prepared for them.
“Do This In Memory” programme for First Communicants
The inaugural meeting of the parents/guardians of children making their First Holy Communion in May 2011 was held in the Resource Centre on Monday 20th of September. Over 100 parents attended and of these some 50 volunteered to assist in planning the monthly Masses. We are most grateful for their generous co-operation. On Thursday 7th October, Group 1 of parents met and planned the Enrolment Mass for 17th October and this was very successful thanks to their efforts. Group 2 met on Wednesday 20th October to prepare for our Mass on Sunday October 31st. To facilitate future planning, it might be helpful to indicate the members of the seven groups as follows: Group 1: Alanna Broughan, Sinead Byrd, Martina Smith, Noeleen Black, Noreen Harrison, Maeve Shields, Pauline Corr. Group 2: Lisa Shoebridge, Adrienne Doyle, Marian O’Grady, Cecily McGeer, Andy Crowley, Judith Najos, Orla Fitzpatrick, Kevin Middleton. Group 3: Sharon Feerick, Nicola Dennison, Anna O’Grady, Carol Black, Niamh Syms, Samantha Byrne, David Woods. Group 4: Tina Deegan, Liz Reilly, Stella Casey, Siobhan Boyle, Verona Doyle, Siobhan Baldwin, Deirdre May. Group 5: Kathleen McEvoy, Tara Poole, Nadine Davidson, Debbie Penney, Catherine McManus, Lisa Curtis, Yvonne Currivan. Group 6: Jenny Fuller, Sally Larkin, Kathy Marjoram, Carmel Reid, Tara and Peter Boyle, Sean Moran. Group 7: Sharon Hennessy, Brigid Cassin, Una Cherry, Brenda Cregan, Hilary Sealy, Colm Malone, Wendy Moran.
Dates for your Diary 2011 Ash Wednesday 9th March Easter Sunday 24th April Girls Communion Saturday 14th May Boys Communion Saturday 21st May Boys Confirmation Thursday 26th May Girls Confirmation Tuesday 31st May Pentecost Sunday 12th June Corpus Christi Sunday 26th June
Members of new Parish Pastoral Council Monsignor Alex Stenson Fr. Michael O’Grady John Caulfield Carmel O’Leary Sr. Aileen Doggett Sheena D’Arcy Stephen Halpin Sheila Reynolds Pat Kenny
Recently deceased - please pray for the souls of:
John Corcoran, Killester Park Michael O’Reilly, Killester Park Jack O’Leary, Vernon Drive Jimmy Coogan, Killester Park Brigid Brennan, Clanawley Road Teresa Horgan, Killester Park
Parish contact details: Parish Office Ph. 01 833 2974 Parish email: [email protected]
Parish website: www.killester.dublindiocese.ie Resource centre Ph. 01 853 4030 Resource Centre email: [email protected]
St. Brigid's Parish Shop, Killester There is now in stock a large selection of Christmas cards from the Divine Word Missionaries 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 new CD from Bryan Hoey called ‘‘Just for To-day and Always’’ and includes Una Furtiva Lagrima, M’appari and Caro Mio Ben to name but a few. So why not call into the shop which is located at the side of the Church (car park side) 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 in to our Christian Community: Oisin Grogan, Castleknock George McCormack, Brookfield, Artane Ruth Doyle, Furry Park Court Tom Cooke, Middle Third Jessica Brown, Raheny Park Noah McClintock, Donnycarney
Weddings — our congratulations to: Sarah Brady and Ricky Burke, Maryville Road Sinead Dunne and Alan McDermot, Pairc Lein Lisa Curtis and Anthony Geraghty, All Saints Road Tommy Sherlock and Aisling Flanagher-Proctor, Ard Na Greine
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Resource Centre Notes
Volunteers’ Night: The Volunteers turned out in force, and had a great night in the Centre on the 16th October. The Music was supplied by Jim Whelan and friends - what a show they put on! Vivienne supplied the food and it was up to Vivienne’s superb standard. It was a great success. The Volunteers made the night one to remember and enjoyed themselves .
The Art and Craft Fair: This takes place on 6th and 7th November in the Conference Hall. The tables were taken up very quickly, as always and it promises to be a very good Fair. There is a wide variety of crafts, and the Coffee Dock will be open all day both days. So come along meet your friends and get the Christmas shopping all done at the one venue.
S.B.S Club: The Club had their Halloween Party on Wednesday 27th. October - another great success. The mem-bers are having a break in the “Hotel of the Year 2011” - Kelly’s Hotel, Rosslare Strand on 8th to the 11th of November and are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying themselves in this great Hotel.
Coming Up: Singing for Joy. Practice your Party Piece and have fun while doing it in the company of your friends. TRACE Your Roots. Anyone interested ? Talk to reception at 853 4030.
St. Francis Hospice, Raheny was delighted to receive the proceeds of the Coffee Morning held on 15th September. Over €3000 including €270 from the Girls’ school was collected. Many thanks and well done to all who contributed or helped in any way.
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 831 4535 or 086-804 6790
TOOLEN ELECTRICAL 360 Howth Road Raheny Dublin 5
Domestic and Commercial 20 year ESTB Family Business. Personal Quality Service guaranteed. House re-wiring - Fuse Board replacement - Grant work
Additional Sockets and Lights - Shower installation - Garden Lights
Connecting New Appliances – Maintenance Emergency Call out
Fully insured ECSSA Free estimate Phone: 831 5682 Des: 087-266 1843 Roy: 087-211 1406
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
Treatment for most conditions including: Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Depression,
Rheumatism, Migraines, Digestion and bowel problems, No energy. Practice in The Demesne, Killester.
Tel: Seán O’Neill on 086 087 2098 www.5elementacupuncturedublin.com
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 PRESCHOOL AND MONTESSORI
Infants / Toddlers - Montessori / Project Bubbles. Playgroup age: 1-3 (9am-12.30 pm / 1pm-4.30pm) Full time / Part time
- After school care (Collections / Hot meal/Snack / Fitness classes)
Opening Times 8 am -6 pm 26 Killester Park D5
Contact Lina 087 9662 609 / 846 5507
Home Instead Senior Care. We help older people stay at home by pro-viding light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, post–hospital care, personal care and Alzheimer care.
Further details from: Peter Taylor Ph. 01-853 5048 Mobile: 087-298 3555
www.homeinstead.ie email: [email protected]
House Buyer requires unrenovated
end-of-terrace house in St. Anne’s Estate
Call 087 995 8011
“Life Coaching & Creative Therapy” Adults or Children -
You will be guided to transform negative thoughts and behaviour into positive ones.
Empowering you to change your life.
Mary O' Donnell MA miacat,mlbcai
087 98 55270 01 8339697 www.empowerlifecoaching.com
Raheny Carpets
8 Main Street, Raheny, Dublin 5
Tel: 831 9340
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday to Saturday
Free Pre-School Year at the Orchard Montessori
19, The Orchard from January 2010 Morning session
8.45 - 12.00 12.30 - 3.30 Purpose-built premises with qualified
and experienced staff. For more information contact
Mandy at 01-831 6848 or 087 775 8149
Kirwan’s
Funeral Directors
24 Hour Service
Tel: 833 4444
Stafford's – Family Funeral Directors Over three generations
Telephone 855 0555 24 Hour Service
H/Q 60 North Strand
Branch office: Maypark, Malahide Road
Bill and Ben Gardening Services Complete garden maintenance
Landscaping services Tree felling can be arranged
We are fully insured Contact: Sean 848 1146 (home)
087 228 7371 (mobile) Joe 833 5768 (home) 086 893 7350 (mobile)
Scoil Rince Cill Easra Contact Jacqueline
at 831 8654 and 086-256 1000
Ceili Class restarts Thursday 16th September at 8 p.m.
Irish Dancing Classes restart
Monday 20th September from 3.30 p.m.
Balloons & Bouncy Castles Balloons for All Occasions
Beautiful First Communion Displays Free Delivery in the Parish www.DublinBalloons.com
Super Bouncy Castles for Hire www.DublinBouncyCastles.com
Tel: 087 9444 849
Evening Funerals
The Resource Centre is offering a Catering Service in the Coffee Dock.
for families who wish to cater for the Evening Funeral
Telephone Vivienne 087 213 7365.
J.D.E. ENTERPRISE
Stonemasons/Bricklayers. Walls-Piers-Extensions Fireplaces-
Garden Sheds. Garden Maintenance and Design.
Phone 087 983 0609 or 086 150 6506
Holy Communion Dresses 2010
from €200
New and exclusive to MARIAN GALE
8, The Mall, Donnybrook, D4
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Georgina Ryan, Tax Consultant A personal and efficient service
for all Accounting and Tax. PAYE Tax Claims Self Employed Income Tax Rental Income Tax Re-
turns Capital Gains Tax 01-8310543/ 086 6007434
Ladies Aerobics - 12 week course Registration Monday 6th Sept.
10—10.30 a.m. Tuesday 7th Sept. 7.30—8.30 p.m. Course begins:
Monday 13th Sept. 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday 14th Sept. 7.30 — 8.30 p.m. Contact Olive 087 265 3296
Car Servicing Full Service from €145 Oil change from €28
Anti-freeze replenished from €24 Pre N.T.C. Inspections
Free local collection and delivery Fully insured
Ph. Anthony 833 8533 085 725 6667
