Local Community items of interest
Local, community and diocesan items of interest for all.
CANONISATION OF CARLO ACUTIS
To celebrate the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Bishop Paul Dempsey will celebrate Mass in City Quay Church, Dublin, at 3pm on Sunday, April 27. All are welcome to come along and celebrate this special moment in the life of the Church! Poster also attached as a PDF.
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND
Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 or see their website HERE.
WAY OF THE CROSS PHOENIX PARK
RAISING HOPE FOR OUR COMMON HOME – KNOCK
RADIO MARIA
Radio Maria Ireland is a Catholic Radio Station, and we seek to be of assistance to the parishes as a guide, resource, and tool, encouraging each one of us to keep growing in the faith on a daily basis. We broadcast 24/7 on three pillars being that of Prayer, and Catechesis, Music, and Human Formation.
Radio Maria serves as a valuable guide, resource, and tool for spiritual growth, offering prayers, teachings, and music to deepen one’s faith. We believe that by introducing Radio Maria , we can encourage listeners to discover the spiritual benefits that our programs provide.
To listen, click HERE.
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES
organised by St. Oliver Plunkett Pilgrimages, commence in June. See poster for details.
PILGRIM WALKS IN GLENDALOUGH
At the Glendalough Hermitage Centre we are delighted to offer parish groups from all localities a pilgrim experience in the beautiful valley of Glendalough, visiting the sacred sites associated with the sixth century saint Kevin and the monastic settlement which flourished through the “Golden Age of Celtic Christianity”. Our project was initiated in the Jubilee Year 2000 by the Archdiocese of Dublin at the beginning of the third millennium, with the purpose of ‘restoring Glendalough as a place of pilgrimage’ and during this Jubilee Year 2025, we invite all ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ to experience a life-giving day in the Valley of the Seven Churches. Our own parish church, St Kevin’s of Laragh, has been designated an additional Jubilee Church during this year. More details and bookings available by emailing failte@glendaloughhermitage.ie.
MINDING THE MIND: PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
In St. John of God Hospital, Stillorgan. Monday evenings in April 7:30 pm–9 pm. Talks are free, but registration is essential. Topics include Trauma, Eating disorders and Managing exams.
DAY OF MUSIC AND MINISTRY
Are you involved, or keen to become involved in Church Music in your Parish, School, University etc.? We invite you to join us for ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry. Saturday, April 26, at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. In the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, this day will provide space for the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. The day will conclude with the Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm (open to the public). This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy/. For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.
WEEKLY EZINE
Sharing the Good News is the newsletter of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. If you would like receive this weekly ezine, you can do so at https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter/. You are encouraged to invite others to do so too. Send articles and photographs for use in Sharing the Good News to info@catholicbishops.ie.
SUPPORT SERVICES
UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY
Fr Vasyl Kornitsky is Chaplain to the Ukrainian community and curate in Donnycarney Parish. He can be contacted at 086 2359561 or ugccie@gmail.com. Ukrainian Mass (Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Byzantine rite) is held every Sunday at 1pm in Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney.
ITALIAN COMMUNITY
Italian Catholic Community Dublin. Masses in Aughrim Street Church on the second Sunday of the month at 12.30pm and fourth Sunday of the month at 5pm (followed by community gathering). Other Activities: Biblical Catechesis (online); Pre-marriage Catechesis: Rosary (online); Book Club (online). Facebook: https://facebook.com/italiani.cattolici.a.dublino/. Contact: Fr Coriolan Muresan. cattolici.dublin@gmail.com / coryolan26@yahoo.it / 012447995.
JIGSAW WICKLOW
Jigsaw offers goal focused brief interventions, maximum eight session, to young people aged 12 to 25 years of age experiencing mild to moderate Mental Health issues.
We offer face to face sessions with young people.
Should you have any queries about our service, please feel free to contact Jigsaw Wicklow on 01 5240796
SUPPORT FOR BIRTH MOTHERS
Information and Support for Birth Mothers whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of Tusla at 0818 445500.
TOWARDS PEACE
Towards Peace is a service offering spiritual support for anybody who has been abused, physically emotionally, sexually, spiritually, in a religious/church environment. Towards Peace was established in October 2014 by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Association of Leaders of Missionary & Religious Leaders of Ireland. (AMRI). The Towards Peace office hours are Monday and Tuesday 9am to 4pm and Wednesday 9am to 12noon. For further information phone 01 5053028 or 086 7710533 or visit www.towardspeace.ie or https://www.facebook.com/TowardsPeaceSpiritualSupportService/.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.
BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary community and parish-based service. Our objective is to support the bereaved through the grieving process and our services are totally free of charge and confidential within the law. The name Bethany is derived from the story of Jesus’ friends Martha & Mary who lived in a village called Bethany and grieved over the death of their brother Lazarus. Visit https://bethany.ie/.
AWARE – SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS
If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie.
Hearing From You!
We would love to hear from you – what are your doing within the faith community in the Greystones and Kilquade Pastoral Area.
Let us help get the word out there for you! Go tell everyone – but tell us by Tuesday so we can include it for you in the weekend newsletter!
