Parish Notes 23rd September

Reaching out to the Sick, the Elderly, the Lonely & the Depressed

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered at the 10.30 am Mass this Sunday.
It is intended for those coping with the difficulties of sickness and /or old age. The words the Priest will use as he anoints your forehead and the palms of your hands are:
“Through this Holy Anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up.”
Sickness comes in many guises and while the Sacrament at times brings physical healing, it always helps the recipients to cope better with their difficulties. it offers first of all “the grace of the Holy Spirit”, the Spirit who brings peace and courage and then “raises you up” – We see Jesus in the Gospels bringing healing to the sick “those who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another” He also shows us the importance of prayer for the sick as he went off to a lonely place to pray.
Some suggestions of what we all can do:
Come to our weekly Mass for the sick on Mondays at 10 am and put the names of the sick in to our special book.
Like Jesus, pray for them and reach out to them – be aware of friends or neighbours who might be going through a difficult time.
The Priests and Ministers of the Eucharist would be delighted to bring the Lord in Holy Communion to the sick and the housebound – please contact Anne in the Parish Office on 8333602.
If there is a parishioner in hospital who would like a priest to visit, also please let us know.
We all need the healing touch of Jesus in so many ways – but remember that we too can be the hands of Jesus, reaching out to the sick, the lonely, the depressed
Please join us for a cuppa in the Parish Centre after the 10.30 Mass
Fr. Pat

Our Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

will be held on Sun 14th October at 10.30 am.
We invite all couples celebrating their 60th, 50th 40th or 25th anniversary during 2012 and their families to join us for this special Mass and a reception after in the Parish Centre.
If this is YOU or someone you know, Please contact the Parish office on 8333602

The second collection Sunday 23rd is the annual collection for Crosscare – the social care agency for the Dublin Diocese, is being held at all Masses today.
It replaces the usual Share Collection.

You Shall be My Witnesses

Programme for Confirmation:
Parents of young people preparing for Confirmation in May 2013 are reminded of a meeting in Belgrove School Hall
Next Tuesday, 25th September at 8.00 pm
If for any reason you are unable to attend, please contact one of the numbers on your letter.

Don’t Be a victim of Theft

Community and Garda Meeting
Thurs 4th Oct 2012 7.30pm
St. Monica’s Youth Centre, Tonlegee Road, Raheny.
All Welcome Organised by Dublin City Council & An Garda Síochána.

St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 25th Sept tea/coffee morning at 10.30. Go For Life Exercise class 12.15pm. New 6-week term: cost €15. Highly recommended!
Ballroom Dancing Thurs. 27th Sep. 2pm in the main hall. Cost €20 for 6 weeks.
Creative Writing Fri. 28th Sep. 2.15 pm in the Dining Room. Cost €20 for 6 weeks.
Tues. 2nd Oct Art with Eleanor 10.30 am
Go for Life Exercise class 12.15 pm
Castlecourt Hotel Westport Sun 18th–Fri 23rd Nov €265 per person 5 nights B&B & evening meals
Two day trips, coach to/from Heuston Station.
Book with deposit €30 on Tues. 25th Sep.
Enquiries: +Aisling – 8336544
Frances 8339269; Mairead 8331170; Susan 087-2693383

Making Space for Faith and Prayer

Eight evenings fortnightly from Thurs, 4th Oct till 7th Feb., at 7.30pm in Manresa,. with Fr. Finbarr Lynch, S.J., author of ‘When You Pray’, and Eileen O’Brien
This programme offers the space and time for busy people to nourish the spirit, enrich their prayer lives and find inspiration for everyday living.
More details on www.manresa.ie or contact Manresa, Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, 426 Clontarf Road, ph. 8331352

Kim’s Fitness for Women

Back in St. Gabriel’s Parish Centre from 1st Oct.
(after the arrival of baby Charlie, Congrats Kim!)
Total Body Toning – for all-round fit and toned body– Mon. 9.15-10am; Wed. 7.30-8.15 pm;
Cardio Fusion – fun & easy hi-energy total body workout – Mon. 7.30-8.15; Fri. 9.15-10am
6 classes €50 / 12 classes €100 / Pay as you go €10 per class. All levels of fitness welcome. Registration essential before 1st class: call/text 086 3332912 / email kim@theedgeclontarf.com

The Parish of St. Gabriel.