St Mary’s, Lucan
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie
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Ministers of the Eucharist
You are invited to attend a very important meeting of the Ministers of the Eucharist, next Thursday, 9th of February, at 8.15pm, in the Parish Centre. A member of the Parish Council wishes to address us.
It would be wonderful to have a full attendance.
Planned home visits of Blessed Sacrament
The Parish Pastoral Council of St. Mary’s Parish, are delighted to announce, that there has been very positive feedback to the notice placed in the Newsletter two weeks ago, regarding our plans to organise home visits of the Blessed Sacrament, to the housing estates in the parish.
The visits are being organised in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress* which takes place in Dublin in June 2012. This congress takes place every four years. The last time Ireland hosted the congress was in 1932. So it is possible, that many of our parents and grandparents have memories of it.
Many people are asking, what is the Eucharistic Congress?
The Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people which aims to:
· Promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church,
· Help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy,
· Draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist.
The daily celebration of the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Congress.
*(For further information and full details of the Eucharistic Congress, eg dates, booking details, prices, events , venues, workshops, speakers etc,
please visit www.iec2012.ie )
As you can imagine, it would be a great honour and privilege to have the Blessed Sacrament visit you in your home. Just think about it for a few minutes - the King of all Kings, spending time with you, in your home - Jesus Christ Himself - with you, in your living room.
What would a visit from the Blessed Sacrament involve?
Firstly, it is hoped that the visits can begin in Lent. Lent this year begins on Wed. 22nd Feb. It is planned to continue the visits right up to, or possibly during, the week of the Eucharistic Congress in June.
There is a simple form to put your details on if you are interested. Forms are available in the Church porches. Please return forms to the Sacristy. On the form you will be asked to fill in your 'preferred day of the week' and preferred time of day'. This is so that we can accommodate people as far as possible.
It would be wonderful if the Blessed Sacrament was invited to every estate in the parish. Perhaps there will be invitations from more than one home in an estate. This would be wonderful too. It is hoped that people who invite Jesus, will also be willing to open their home to their neighbours during the time of the visit.
How will you prepare your home for visit from the Blessed Sacrament?
In your living room you will need:
Ÿ A table
Ÿ A white tablecloth*
Ÿ Two unscented candles*
Ÿ A few chairs or seating of some kind
The duration of the visit can vary from 1 to 4 hours.
We will provide you with special 'invitation' slips which you can simply put through the letterboxes in your estate. These slips will inform your neighbours of the visit of the Blessed Sacrament to your home and will state the date and time. It will also state that they are welcome to call in and spend a little time in silent prayer.
It should be a time of quiet prayer and reflection
Sometimes its lovely to have an opportunity just to be quiet and still. This should be a personal meeting with Jesus Christ.
Perhaps you feel that although you would love to invite the Blessed Sacrament, you think that your living room is too small to open up to your neighbours. That’s ok too. We understand. Why not invite the Blessed Sacrament anyway?
*(If you prefer we will provide a white tablecloth and candles)
If you have any further questions please call to the Sacristy and we will be delighted to help you.
Welcome Ministry
Please collect the February, March & April Rosters which are now in the Sacristy for anyone who has not given an e-mail address.
D. Carpenter
Christian Meditation
We meet every Tuesday night in the Nun’s Chapel at 8pm.
All welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158.
Bible Group
The next Bible Group Meeting will be on Monday 30th January in the Bungalow at 8pm
St. Mary’s Prayer Group
We meet in the Parish Centre, Room 3, every Wednesday.
Rosary 7.45pm – meeting 8pm sharp.
Everyone welcome.
Workshop on Eucharistic Adoration with Lectio Divina and Catechesis
In preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012, a workshop is being offered for the Dublin Diocese. The workshop for Eucharistic Adoration with Lectio Divina and Catechesis will present Leaders Guide for Eucharistic Adoration with Lectio Divina and Catechesis and will include booklets and guides for parishes and schools to assist adult and children’s Eucharistic Adoration. The workshop will be held on Saturday 25th February 2012 at St. Mary & St. Peter’s Parish, Arus Lorcain, Castle Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, in the Parish Pastoral Centre from 11am to 2pm.
Anyone who is interested in Eucharistic Adoration is welcome. There is no charge for the workshop, however a voluntary collection will be made on the day. Tea/coffee will be available. Please bring a packed lunch.
Church Car Park
The church car park closes automatically at 4.15pm each day. It opens again in the evening for various church, parish activities but closes for the night at 10.30pm.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group
The Bethany Group are available to listen to or just to ‘be there’ for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost following the death of a loved one. We meet at the Parish Centre on the Second Monday of each month 10.30am – 11.30am, also Fourth Thursday of each month, 8pm – 9pm.
Sr. Geraldine 6217158. Parish Centre 6217041.
St Patrick’s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
First Communion
Programme: Next date: Sun. 12th February at 10.30am.
Confirmation
Confirmation Programme 2011 - 12:
Next date: Sun. 5th February at 12 noon. (Fruits of the Spirit).
St Patrick’s Prayer Group
We meet every Monday night from 8.30 to 9.15pm in the Pastoral Centre.
All welcome.
Parish Office
Office hours: Mon.- Fri. 9.30 to 12.30pm. Phone: 6281018.
Parish of Divine Mercy,
Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
First Communion
Our “Do This in Memory” programme in preparation for next year’s First Holy Communion continues this Sunday 12th February - 10.30am Mass for the children from Archbishop Ryan School. 12 noon for the children from G.V.E.T. and Ghaelscoil Eiscir Riada.
Baptism
Parents who wish to have their children baptised are invited to attend a meeting beforehand. The next meeting will take place in the Church on Wed. 29th Feb. at 7.30pm
Confirmation
The programme in preparation for Confirmation will continue at 12 o’clock Mass on Sunday 26th February..
Adoration and Prayer
Adoration every Friday 10am – 3pm
Divine Mercy Prayer Group: Monday 8 – 9pm
Scripture Sharing: Tuesdays 9.45am – 10.45am.
Will You Work for Our Lady?
We are currently looking for new members to join the Legion of Mary. The Legion started in St. Patrick’s Parish, Esker and Lucan in March 2009. The meeting is held in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on Friday nights at 7.30pm. There is a cup of tea afterwards. The presidium has a spiritual director. There is a weekly meeting and the members do work during the week, The work can vary to suit the talents of each member. The core work is to share the Gospel that we are saved through Christ. The members visit homes to share the faith and listen to others. Respect for all we meet is primary. Other work is visitation to nursing homes, hospitals, hostel for the homeless, etc. Members can travel abroad to work in parishes for one week. There is also a membership where one prays the Rosary and the Legion prayers and one does not attend the meetings or do work. It is suitable for those who do not have time to become full members but could say the prayers at home either individually or with the family.
The Legion was founded in 1921 by a Dublin man called Frank Duff who may have well been a man before his time. He saw the Legion has a means that the lay members of the Church could assist the parish priest in spreading the faith. There were two other founder members. Alfie Lambe was born in Tullamore and who for six years worked ceaselessly promoting the Legion in Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay and Brazil. The other founder, Edel Quinn, overcame enormous difficulties to promote the Legion in Africa. The Legion of Mary is worldwide with three million members at present.
Anyone who undertakes to become a member of the Legion finds enormous rewards and experiences the helping presence of Mary our mother in their lives. A DVD is available which gives an insight into the Legion. Child safe-guarding policies are in operation. The web site is www.legion-of-mary.ie If you are interested in joining us please ring Nuala 087-2339041
Orlagh
Tuesday Evenings, Feb 21st , 28th and Mar 6th
(7.30-9.30pm)
“Lord, teach us to pray”. This question of the apostles to Jesus is frequently echoed by people today and in Orlagh we are responding to this hunger by offering a series of three evenings on meditation, mindfulness and prayer, under the title Prayer Guides. Each evening there will be talk outlining the approach to prayer of a recognized spiritual authority. This will be followed by a guided experience of prayer using the method of that particular author. The charge for each session is €10. The dates, speakers and the subject of the sessions are:
February 21st: Sr. Fionnuala Quinn OP will speak about Thomas Keating.
February 28th: Fr. John Callanan SJ will speak about Anthony De Mello.
March 6th: Fr. Pádraig Daly OSA will speak about Thomas Merton.
To book for any of these events contact Fr. John Byrne OSA, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16. Tel (01) 495 8190; E-mail: info@orlagh.ie.
Amen Support Group
Meetings have recommenced on a Monday Evening in Navan from 8pm to 10pm. The Group Meetings are a support for men who suffer domestic abuse or are going through separation.
The meetings will cover issues of stress, anxiety, anger, grief and new beginnings.
Please call 046 9023718 for further information.
B.E. – Beginning Experience
B.E. is a support group for those coping with the pain of loss of their life partner, through death, separation or divorce. Few people are able to cope alone with the pain of loss. A team, who are themselves widowed, separated or divorced share their experience with you.
Next Coping Programme will commence on Wed. 15th Feb. for 7 Wednesday evenings, at 7.30pm in White Friars Community Centre, Aungier St. Dublin 2.
For further information phone 6790556 or e-mail bedublin@gmail.com
Pilgrimage
Medjugorje 2012
4th May to 12th May (9 days)
Spiritual Director: Fr. Tom Gilroy
From €520 pps.
Call: Pat or Phil at 087 2238911
Accord Lucan
– Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in the relationship.
Experienced counsellors confidential service – donation based. Phone 6010844.
AA Meetings
St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan Road, Fri. nights 8.30pm.
Further information – Tel. 01-8420700.
E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Ministers of the Parishes
Moderator - Fr. John Hassett,127 Castlegate Way, Adamstown. Ph. 6812088
St. Mary’s – Lucan
Fr. Peter O'Reilly, 231 Beech Park, Lucan. Phone 6281756
Fr. Thomas Kennedy, 14 Roselawn, Lucan. Phone 6280205
St. Patrick’s – Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown
Fr. John Hassett,127 Castlegate Way, Adamstown. Ph. 6812088
Divine Mercy – Lucan South
Fr. Donal Roche, 32 Earlsfort Road. Ph. 6212560
St. Andrew’s – Church of Ireland
Rev. Scott Peoples, 5 Upper Cross, Ballyowen Lane. Ph. 6249147
Rev. Sandra Hales, 280 Riverforest, Leixlip. Ph. 6014679
Lucan Methodist Church
Rev. Bill Mulally, 233 Beech Park. Ph. 6280666
Lucan Presbyterian Church
Dr. Trevor Morrow, 19 Chalet Gardens. Ph. 6280987
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