The Parish of St. Gabriel.

Clocks go back this weekend and the Church will close at 4 pm on weekdays, unless there is Mass, a funeral or other service.

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New Parish Altar List of the Dead

Forms and Envelopes for the new Parish Altar List of the Dead are available in the Gathering Area. As all Masses on 1st & 2nd Nov. are offered for the new Altar List, you might want to send in your list in time for these Masses.

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“Mayo Life Network” Rally for Life on 3rd Nov in Castlebar. For bus information call 087 7020255

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‘Swishing the Rails’

Belgrove Senior Girls School is running this fundraiser – a quality used clothing, handbags & jewellery sale – in St Anthony’s Old Church on Thursday 8th November at 8 pm. Tickets €10, on sale at the school and next Tuesday & Wed. outside Nolan’s supermarket, or ph 086 0482843.

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St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 30th Art 10.30; Exercise Class 12.15pm
B/dancing Thurs. 2pm.
C/writing Fri. 2.15 pm
Castlecourt Hotel Westport: Sun 18th – Fri 23rd Nov. €265 per person. Enquiries: Aisling 833 6544 / Helen 087 7907 926
Tues. 7th Nov Tea/coffee morning 10.30. Speaker: Joan Callan – “Law for the Lay Person Exercise class 12.15 pm
Fri. 9th Nov visit to Hugh Lane Gallery. Travel by public transport from Clontarf at 10am. Full details on Tues. 7th / Marion 085 7244 325

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community
Christian & Angeline Cusack, Mt. Prospect Park.

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Holy Land Pilgrimage

Mon 27th May – Tues. 4 June 2013
Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa, Bethlehem, Nazareth & more. Cost: €1,299 + taxes and insurance Includes flilghts, 4* hotels DB&B, entrance fees. If you think you might be interested, please contact St. Anthony’s Parish office on 8333459, as they need to gauge numbers.

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Happy Hallowe’en Everybody!

With just a little reminder to look out for people on their own who might be intimidated by noise or fireworks – a wee note of support with your phone no. might be appreciated.

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“Love does not come to an end” (1 Cor. 13 8)

November is a time when we especially remember those we love who have gone to their eternal reward. Love does not end with death – neither their love for us, nor our love for them, and above all God’s love for us all.

The Church wisely has the Feast of All Saints (November 1st) followed by All Souls Day (November 2nd)

1st Nov. –- when we pray for the dead and thank God that they are now with him in Heaven.
“Be not afflicted – in Heaven I think of you, I love you and, as in life, I am still with you” (St. Bonaventure).
2nd Nov. – when we pray for the dead who still need the encouragement and support of our prayers as they continue their journey towards the Lord.
This is what we mean by the Communion of Saints.

Perhaps this November you might talk to those you loved in this life and whom you still love and who still love you from their heavenly home. Remember “the souls of the just are in the hands of God” (Wisdom). They were reflections of God’s love for you in this life. They still love you and you still love them. Talking to them is prayer! “Love does not come to an end” (St Paul)

Some suggestions for November:
Visit the graves of your loved ones – pray to them and for them.
Come to Mass for them. St Monica as she was dying said to her sons: “Lay this body wherever it may be – this I only ask of you that you should remember me at the Altar of the Lord”.
Pray for those who have no one to remember them.
Visit a Church on November 1st / 2nd.
November is also a time to remind ourselves that we are merely passing through this time to the love that has no end: God.
November Altar List of the Dead` (Envelopes and Forms are available in the Gathering Area)
Remember your deceased loved ones through the seasons of their lives with our Circle of Light. Write the names of your loved ones on the ribbons provided and weave them into the Circle of Life in their memory.

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Mass for those who died during the Year Next Sunday 4th November at 10.30 a.m.

Many of whom were your friends and neighbours.
It would be nice to support their families. Please also join them in the Parish Centre after Mass for a cup of tea and a chat.

Today is Mission Sunday Theme: “Growing in Communion”

“Faith is a gift that is given to us to be shared. It is a talent received so that it might bear fruit. It is a light that must never be hidden. It is the most important gift that has been
given to us in our lives and which we cannot keep to ourselves.” Pope Benedict XVI for Mission Sunday.
World Missions Ireland, the national office of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, agrees on projects to be funded and then sends the money directly to the mission Diocese, thus ensuring accountability and independent financial scrutiny.
The annual collection for the Missions replaces the Share collection today and your usual generous response would be appreciated.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Fionn O’Regan, Belgrove Park.

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Thanks for a Beautiful Celebration

Thanks and congratulates to all the couples
who celebrated significant wedding anniversaries during the year and who participated in last Sunday’s Wedding Anniversaries Mass
Sincere thanks to all those who helped make it a special celebration: the Liturgy Group, those who helped with the wonderful music and singing, with the decoration of the church and altar, and with the hospitality.

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Parish Visitation

This week, Fr. Pat will continue his visitation on MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, continuing on the even numbers.

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Mass for all Those who Died during the past Year Sunday 4th November at 10.30 am

We have written to the families of all those whose funerals took place in St. Gabriel’s Church since last November inviting them to participate in this Mass.
However, some of you may have lost loved ones during the last year whose funerals took place elsewhere. If you would like to have someone included in our Mass, when we will have a cross and candle for each name, please contact Anne in the Parish Office on 8333602.

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Thank You !
The Dublin diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes gratefully acknowledges an additional sum of €200 contributed by the Parishioners of St. Gabriel’s towards the Invalid Section.

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Forms and Envelopes for the new Parish Altar List of the Dead are now available at the missalette stands. Completed forms may be dropped into the boxes at the back of the Church or handed into the parish office / sacristy.

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul gratefully acknowledged the “Outstanding generosity” of the Parishioners of St. Gabriel’s in their recent clothing appeal.

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Money Matters

We are very grateful to all of you who have returned your tax rebate forms. If you haven’t done so yet, Please do it today
as we have to send our details to Archbishop’s House before next weekend!
Please remember that a signed form costs you NOTHING but it is a very significant source of income to the Parish, so let’s do it! Any question, phone Anne in the Parish office any morning – 8333602 Thank You

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St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 23rd Special Hallowe’en tea/coffee morning with Barm Brack.
Dress for Hallowe’en! Music & song with Michael McEvoy
Short Holiday Break: Castlecourt Hotel, Westport Sun. 18th – Fri. 23rd November
€265 per person, includes 5 nights BB&D.
2 day trips. Coach transfer to/from Heuston Station. Book with deposit €30 on Tues 23rd Enquiries Aisling 8336544 / Helen 087 7907926
Ballroom Dancing Thursday 2pm
Creative Writing Friday 2.15 pm
Frances 8339269; Mairead 8331170; Susan 087-2693383

Holy Hour
St. John’s Church, Clontarf Road This Sunday evening 7.30 – 8.30

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Wellness Education Workshop: Capacitar Ire Introductory Day

Sat. 3rd Nov All Hallows College 10.00 – 3.30
For people interested in learning simple wellness practices to deal with stress, improve quality of life and alleviate stress-related pain. Contact Kathleen Day cap.ireland@eircom./net, tel. 8339234 / 086 8245037. Cost €25 includes tea, coffee & handouts – bring packed lunch.
Details & registration forms in the Parish office.

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Attendance at Mass

At the request of the Diocese we counted the attendance at Mass last Sunday and these are the numbers (with 2011 numbers in brackets)
Sat. 6 pm 210 (202)
Sun 9am 65 (56)
10.30 237 (188)
12.00 207 (285)
6 pm 238 (228)
Totals 957 (959)

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Annual Mass for all those who died since last November 10.30 Mass on Sunday 5th November.

Invitations are being sent to all whose loved ones’ funerals took place here in St. Gabriel’s. If you would like to include your loved ones whose funerals were elsewhere, please notify the Parish Office – 8333602.

The Altar List of the Dead for the year starting from 1st November next is now open. Sheets and envelopes are available in the Gathering/Baptismal area.
All the Masses on 1st & 2nd November, and two Masses each month, are offered for those whose names are on the Altar List.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Conor Damien Markey, Seapark Drive
Rian Anthony Brereton, Marino
Maja Kristina Stephenie Fanning, Clontarf Road.

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Taizé Prayer Around the Cross Next WEDNESDAY 17th October 8.30 – 9.30 pm
Come and lay your burdens down at the Cross of Christ.

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St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 16th Art 10.30; Exercise class 12.15
Holiday in Westport Sun 18th – Fri 23rd Nov. €265 Book with deposit €30: Enquiries to Aisling 8336544 / Helen 087 7907926
B/Dancing Thurs. 2pm.
C/Writing Fri 2.15
Tues. 23rd Hallowe’en theme: Tea/coffee with Barm Brack 10.30. Music & song with Michael McEvoy. Dress for Hallowe’en!

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Organist / Musical Director Required for St. Anthony’s church, Clontarf,
from November 2012 For details contact Fr. Larry White: 086 4143888 or St. Anthony’s Parish office: 8333459.

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Music Workshop

Members of all our Church Choirs and members of the congregation who like to sing are invited to a Music Workshop with Ian Callanan, one of Ireland’s leading composers of liturgical music, Next Saturday 20th October
Full day Workshop 9.30-4pm Half-day 9.30–1pm
Pre-booking is essential. To register, please contact Aisling Molloy, Director, St. Gabriel’s Music Group (10.30 Mass) on 087 6771435 or the Parish office.

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Thank You

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul gratefully acknowledges the very generous sum of €1,807 received in their recent Church gate collection.
The confidential phone no. for the St. Vincent de Paul society is 087 2733961.

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Wedding Anniversaries Mass

On this Sunday at the 10.30 Mass we all share in the celebration with those who are celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
The text for the Renewal of Marriage Vows is reprinted here to allow everyone to join in
Please also join them after Mass for a Reception in the Parish Centre.

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Penitential Rite

All: We are inspired by the Holy Family to live according to love. We confess our frailty and failure to live up to this ideal. We confess selfishness and self-centredness; our pride and reluctance to admit our wrongs; our impatience and intolerance.
We confess our lack of trust that we are loved by each other and by God; our fear to take the risk of loving; our hesitation in seizing opportunities to make love real.
In confessing our sin, we proclaim God’s mercy
and we pray for the waters of his compassion
to run gently over us and wash away our sin,
to purify our hearts and our intentions.

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Renewal of Marriage Vows

Renewal of Marriage Vows
Fr. Pat: I invite you to profess your faith in the
love of God – a Trinity of persons – Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. Do you believe in the goodness
of human life, in God the creator of all?
All: We do
Fr. Pat:: Do you believe in Jesus, God’s own
beloved Son, in the power of his death and
resurrection and that good will triumph over evil?
All: We do
Fr. Pat:: Do you believe in God’s Spirit, living
within and amongst us, uniting us to Jesus and
calling us to love?
All: We do
Fr. Pat: Do you believe that we all share this call
and that responding to it we can change the
world? All: We do
Fr. Pat: With these convictions, I now invite you
to remember the promises you made on your
Wedding Day.

For those whose loved one has gone before them
to the Lord, I invite you, in your heart, to
remember your cherished commitment to your
marriage and so to grow in strength:
I now invite you all to renew your promises:
Husbands: I confirm and renew my gift of myself
to you. In my failure to love, I ask to be reconciled
with you. I thank you for your love and I thank
God for you.
Wives: I confirm and renew my gift of myself to
you. In my failure to love, I ask to be reconciled
with you. I thank you for your love and I thank
God for you.
Together: We thank you, good and gracious God,
because finding each other has made life so
special for us and because in our love we have
known your call. We thank you for our family and
home where we live the call to love. As we
renew our commitment we ask your blessing and
protection.
Fr. Pat: I call upon the Holy Trinity to bless all
those who celebrate special anniversaries today:
to bless them with the unity that is within God
to bless them with the diversity that is within God
to bless them with the intimacy that is within God
to bless them with the creativity that is within God
to bless them with the passion that is within God
and to draw them ever more deeply
and to draw them forever into the life that is God

We hope that the widowed women and men among us will go on witnessing to the best in the
in the one whom they have loved, to the qualities
they cherished and admired, By this they testify that the union continues in love.

Parish Visitation
Fr. Pat will continue his visitation on MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, this week the even numbers starting at the Vernon Avenue end.

Another Milestone!

We hope you like the new benches around the Gathering / Baptismal area. It’s one more stage reached in the enhancement of the whole area.
The Memorial Board is next. There’s been a slight delay with it, but we hope to have it in place by the middle of November.
Thanks to all who have made comments and suggestions about the work so far and what more can be done. Thanks too for the many generous contributions which have made it possible, with special thanks for a very generous anonymous donation received last week.

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Last Call for our Wedding Anniversaries Mass

Next Sunday, 14th Oct. at 10.30
As we will have souvenir certificates for those celebrating their anniversaries, we need to have names in advance. So if you are celebrating your 60th, 50th, 40th or 25th wedding anniversary during 2012 and wish to be included please notify Anne in the Parish office by Monday morning at the latest or leave your details on the office phone: 01-8333602
Everyone is welcome to join the reception after Mass in the Parish Centre.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Rebecca Dundon, St. Gabriel’s Road
Julia Brereton, Seafield Road
Caoimhe Mulligan, Raheny.

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Do this in Memory

Congratulations to the boys and girls and their parents who today enrol for the Preparation Programme for their First Holy Communion. at the 12 o’clock Family Mass.
We will be looking for Prayer Friends for these boys and girls soon.

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Afternoon of Reflection for Ministers of the Word and Eucharistic Ministers

Manresa House, next Sunday 14th October 2.00 – 6.00pm
St. Anthony’s Parish have organised an Afternon of Reflection in Manresa next Sun 14th Oct. 2 – 6 pm, and invite our Readers and Eucharistic Minsiters to join them. It will be led by Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA, renowned Scripture Scholar and lecturer.
If you would like to attend, please sign the form in the Sacristy after Mass, or contact Anne in the Parish Office on Monday or by phone 8333602.

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Parish Visitation

Fr. Pat will begin Parish Visitation this week on MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, starting at no. 1 and continuing along that side.

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Altar List of the Dead

The Altar List of the Dead for the year starting from 1st November next is now open. Sheets and envelopes are available in the Gathering/Baptismal area.
All the Masses on 1st & 2nd November, and two Masses each month, are offered for those whose names are on the Altar List.
The annual Mass for all those who died since last November will be held at the 10.30 Mass on Sunday 5th November.
Invitations are being sent to all whose loved ones’ funerals took place here in St. Gabriel’s. If you would like to include your loved ones whose funerals were elsewhere, please notify the Parish Office.

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Money Matters

This week we sent out letters and receipts to those of you who have very generously contributed over €250 to St. Gabriel’s in 2011, and sincere thanks to those who have already returned their forms
Signed forms mean we can claim back the tax you have already paid on the amount of your contribution and are therefore a very important source of income for the Parish.
Forms are due into the Diocese by the end of October, so please sign and return it today. If you have any queries, you might call to the Parish Office any morning for a chat – all in complete confidence. Thank You

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St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 9th Oct. tea/coffee morning 10.30. speaker Ciaran Woods – Lady Lavery at the Hugh Lane Gallery Go for Life Exercise 12.15
Outing to National Concert Hall on Fri. 12th Oct
All those booked and paid: Coach departs 12.00
If you can’t go please call Frances-086 6071979
Short Holiday Break: Castlecourt Hotel, Westport Sun. 18th – Fri. 23rd November
€265 per person, includes 5 nights BB&D.
2 day trips. Coach transfer to/from Heuston Station. Book with deposit €30 on Tues 9th Oct. Enquiries Aisling 0 8336544 / Helen 087 7907926
Ballroom Dancing Thursday 2pm
Creative Writing Friday 2.15 pm
Frances 8339269; Mairead 8331170; Susan 087-2693383

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is this week collecting bags of clothes etc. after the Sat 6pm and Sunday MORNING Masses.
The confidential phone no. for assistance from the St. Vincent de Paul society is 087 2733961

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Music Workshop

Ian Callanan, one of Ireland’s leading composers of liturgical music, will hold a Music Workshop in St. Gabriel’s Parish on Saturday 20th October
Full day Workshop 9.30 – 4 pm
Half-day Workshop 9.30 – 1 pm
Members of all our Church Choirs, as well as the choirs of St. John’s and St. Anthony’s are invited to attend.
If you are not in a choir, but love to sing in the congregation, you are very welcome to come along.
Pre-booking is essential and the closing date is Friday 5th October. To register, please contact Aisling Molloy, Director, St. Gabriel’s Music Group (10.30 Mass) on 087 6771435 or the Parish office.
Ian Callanan is a accomplished composer, arranger, score editor and workshop leader. He is musical director of Knockadoon Music & Liturgy Course, a national liturgical music formation programme for youth and adults. He is also director of the “Emmanuel” schools programme with over 2,500 secondary school students learning new liturgical music. He has great ability to get people involved and enthusiastic and brings talent to the fore in a relaxed way.
CDs and music will be available for sale on the day as well as hand-outs.

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Grateful Thanks

The members of CROSSCARE gratefully acknowledge a very generous €4,540 received in last week’s special collection.
Our thanks to Helen Daly, a parishioner, for her excellent talk on Crosscare last week.

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1952, 1962, 1972, 1987 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.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Lily Charlott Savisalo, Furry Park Road.
Aoife Eimear O’Donovan, Kincora Court.

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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Reaching out to the Sick, the Lonely, and the Depressed.

Next Sunday, 23rd Sept. the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered at the 10.30 am Mass.
It is intended for anyone coping with the difficulties of mental or physical illness and /or the infirmity of old age.
If you would like a lift — or if you can offer someone a lift — please call in to the parish office any morning or phone us on 8333602.
Refreshments will be served in the Parish Centre after Mass — and we are looking for some more helpers here too. If you are free for about two hours from 10am please call Anne on 8333602. Thanks!

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Join our Parish Volunteers

The people who Clean the Church on Monday mornings urgently need more helpers — MEN & WOMEN — as they now have our beautiful new floor to look after.
If you can spare an hour after the 10am Mass on Monday mornings for some light cleaning please come along any Monday and have a chat with Rosemary.

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Meals on Wheels

Angela and her team prepare nearly 100 meals every weekday to be delivered to homes around our area. But they need an army of drivers to get the food delivered quickly. If you can spare just one hour on even one day a week, would you consider helping with this very important task. Please call into the centre any morning and talk with Angela.

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Gratefully acknowledges a very generous €2,247 received in their recent church gate collection.

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1952 1962 1972 1987 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 with your details.

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The annual collection for Crosscare

The social care agency for the Dublin Diocese, will be held at all Masses next weekend.
It will replace the usual Share collection. For over 70 years Crosscare has reached out to those in need, and sought to redress poverty and social exclusion in our Diocese.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Alex Joseph Mills, Mount Prospect Grove.

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Sometimes notices just don’t read Right!

Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping. Bring your husbands.
Don’t let worry kill you off – let the church help.
Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

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St. Gabriel’s Seniors Club

Tues. 18th Sep Art with Eleanor
10.30. Start of new 6-wk term – cost €20
Tues/ 25th Sep Tea/coffee with speaker 10.30
Go for Life Exercise Class 12.15pm new term starts – €15 for 6 weeks
Creative Writing Fri. 28th 2.15 pm in the Dining Room. New Term: €20 for 6 weeks.
Ballroom Dancing Thurs. 27th 2pm in main hall. New term: €20 for 6 weeks.
Outing to National Concert Hall Friday 12th Oct. Concert with lunch and coach: €30 depart 12pm
Enquiries to Frances – 086 6071979
Frances 8339269; Mairead 8331170; Susan 087-2693383

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Big Heart Walks

The Irish Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Walk event will take place on Sunday 30th September at 12.30pm in St. Anne’s Park. It will follow a 3km route around the park, starting at the Sybil Hill entrance and finishing up around the playground. Face painting for kids and goody bags for all who take part.

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Memorial Service for Babies who Passed away through Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Neonatal death.

This Sunday 16th Sept at 3.00 pm
Holy Spirit Church, Sillogue Road, Ballymun.

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Secondary School Open Days

Holy Faith Clontarf Girls secondary school: Thursday 27th Sept. 7.00 – 9.00 pm
St. Paul’s College for boys: Monday 17th Sept 6.45 – 9.00 pm
St. Fintan’s High School, Sutton for boys: Tuesday 18th Sept. 7.30 – 9.00 pm

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Youth Mass Every Sunday at 6pm

Young people from the Parish are always welcome to join our Youth Mass Group. This Mass is organised by the young people themselves, who
Provide the music & singing.
Are Ministers of the Word and the Eucharist.
Greet people as they enter the Church.
Take up the collections.
It is a commitment of just one hour a week. It’s a team effort, to which your contribution is most welcome. You will not be asked to do anything you are not comfortable with. Come along to the 6pm Mass any Sunday and meet the members afterwards at the back of the Church to join in, or just to find out more

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Taizé Prayer Around the Cross

From this month, the Taizé Prayer evening will be held on the third WEDNESDAY of each month.
Starting Wednesday 19th September 8.30 – 9.30 pm
Come and lay your burdens down at the Cross of Christ.

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We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Anne Wearen, Whitehall, and formerly of Brian Boru Avenue, whose funeral took place here on Wednesday. May she rest in peace.

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St. Gabriel’s Meals on Wheels

Urgent appeal for Drivers. If you can spare just one hour on even one day a week, would you consider helping to deliver meals around the Parish for our very busy Meals on Wheels which are prepared every weekday in the Parish Centre by Angela and her team. If you can help, or just need to find out more, please call in and talk with Angela any morning.

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Many thanks to an anonymous donor for a very generous donation for the Church refurbishment work. It is much appreciated.

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Bethany Bereavement Support

Members of the Bethany Bereavement Group will be in 187, Clontarf Road on Saturday 15 September from 10.30am. to help those who are bereaved and grieving. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a confidential chat over a cup of tea.

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Holy Hour

Sunday, 16th September at 7.30 pm
St. John’s Church, Clontarf Road.

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Lectio Divina Prayer Group

Resumes this Tues, 11th Sept. at 8.00 pm in the presbytery in St John’s Parish, 187 Clontarf Rd.
Main Meditation Group meets every Mon in 187 Clontarf Road, at 8 pm.

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Clontarf Historical Society

Three Dubliners on board the Titanic Monday 10th September at 8.l5 pm
St. Johns Resource Centre, Clontarf Road Individual Talk €4 Enquiries 8338711.

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Irish Language classes for adults

Children back to school? What about you? Learn a cúpla focal – or use the Irish you have – in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. MORNING classes for adults (3 levels) starting during week of 17th Sep Details from Honor at 8530437.

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Clontarf Gardening Society

56th Autumn Show next Sunday 16th Sept in St. Anthony’s Hall, from 2.30 pm. Adm. €2 Children free.

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Seniors Club is Back!

Tues. 11th Sep Tea/coffee morning – a time for chat and catch up with friends.
AND celebrate Raymond O’Driscoll’s 97th Birthday – Happy Birthday Raymond!
Registration of Classes will take place:
Art with Eleanor: 6 weeks – €20 – starts Tues. 18th Sep. at 10.30am.
Creative Writing: 6 weeks – €20 – starts Fri. 28th Sep at 2 pm.
Ballroom dancing – subject to numbers interested.
Go for Life Exercise classes: 6 weeks – €15 – starts Tues. 25th Sep
Trip to National Concert Hall Friday 12th Oct.
Good old Days of Music Hall. Concert with lunch in The Terrace Café & coach, €30 per person. Coach departs at 12 noon from Parish Centre. Full payment required on Tues 11th Sep
Frances 8339269; Mairead 8331170; Susan 087-2693383.

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Movies that Matter

12 & 26 Sept; 10 & 24 Oct, 7 & 21 Nov.
7.30-10pm Manresa House, 426 Clontarf Rd,
This Autumn’s selection of films is titled ‘Learning Life’s Wisdom’. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. More details on www.manresa.ie No need to book – just come along.

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Santa Sabina, Sutton

As part of the centenary celebrations all past pupils are invited to visit the school on Thurs 27th Sept 7 – 9.30 pm. Renew acquaintances, wander down memory lane, & enjoy some refreshments. RSVP to parents@santasabina.ie

Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick.

Sunday 23rd September at 10.30 am
The Sacrament of the sick will be administered to anyone coping with illness – mental or physical – and those infirm with old age.

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Wedding Anniversary Mass:

Sunday 14th October at 10.30 am.
We invite all couples celebrating their 60th, 50th, 40th or 25th Wedding anniversary during 2012 to join us for this special Mass and reception after in the Parish Centre.

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Isabel Gaffney, Collins Avenue
Cousins, Effie Coyne & Isabel Canlis English, Baymount Park.

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New Seating Arrangement

New spaces have been created on the pillar side of each centre aisle which we hope will be useful for people who need extra space for buggies, wheelchairs, walking frames or guide dogs – or just to stretch out.

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Legion of Mary

Please remember in your prayers members of the local Legion of Mary who are travelling to Germany this weekend for a week of Evangelisation work.
The Legion meets every Monday at 7.30 in the convent on St. Gabriel’s Road and new members are always welcome.

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Our Local Paralympian

As we go to print Ellen Keane has clocked a personal best time to qualify for the finals on Thursday evening in the 100M Butterfly event.
Her next swims will be next Thurs. 6th & Sat. 8th Sept. both at 9.40 am with finals at 17.45 each day. Hope she does really well!.
Best coverage is on channel 4, Setanta Freeview (UPC 105 / Sky 423) or online at www.paralympics.ie

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We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Bill Jones, Dollymount Park, whose funeral took place here on Friday.
May he rest in peace.

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Monday Maintenance

The ladies who work in the Church on Monday mornings urgently need more help as they now have our beautiful new floor to look after.
If you can spare an hour after the 10am Mass on Monday mornings for some light cleaning please come along any Monday and have a chat with Rosemary.
And Pearse says there’s plenty work for the Monday evening guys this week, both inside and outside the Church, so please come along, even if it is raining!

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The Ballad of Father Gilligan

The old priest Peter Gilligan was weary night and day
For half his flock were in their beds or under green sods lay.
Once, while he nodded on a chair at the moth-hour of eve
Another poor man sent for him, and he began to grieve.
‘I have no rest, nor joy, nor peace, for people die and die’
And then cried he, ‘God forgive, my body spake, not I!’
He knelt and leaning on the chair he prayed and fell asleep;
And the moth-hour went from the fields and stars began to peep.
They slowly into millions grew and leaves shook in the wind.
And God covered the world with shade, and whispered to mankind.
Upon the time of sparrow chirp when the moths came once more,
The old priest Peter Gilligan stood upright on the floor.
‘Mavrone, mavrone! The man has died, while I slept on the chair’;
He roused his horse out of its sleep and rode with little care.
He rode now as he never rode, by rocky lane and fen;
The sick man’s wife opened the door: ‘Father! You come again!’
‘And is the poor man dead?’ he cried. ‘He died an hour ago.’
The old priest Peter Gilligan in grief swayed to and fro.
‘when you were gone he turned and died, as merry as a bird.’
The old priest Peter Gilligan he knelt him at that word.
‘He who hath made the night of stars for souls who tire and bleed
Sent one of his great angels down to help me in my need.
‘He who is wrapped in purple robes, with planets in his care,
Had pity on the least of things, asleep upon a chair.
W.B. Yeats

Gathering / Baptismal Area

Thanks to the many people who expressed their delight and approval for the work. It has been great too to see many blessing themselves from the Baptismal Font.
We look forward to the seating for the Baptismal Area and also the Memorial Board for our loved ones who have died. They are promised for the end of September.

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Painters

Well done, lads, on the fabulous job on the railings. I shudder to think what it would have cost if we had employed someone. Well done too on the lovely job non the church doors.
I believe you are now going to work on our shrine area!

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September

It’s time to begin again with the schools opening – we look forward to our choirs resuming to add so much to our Eucharistic celebrations.
Irish Mass: As promised it will resume next Sunday, 2nd September at 9 am.
Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick: Sunday 23rd September at 10.30 am
Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Centre
Wedding Anniversary Mass:
Sunday 14th October at 10.30 am
We invite all couples celebrating their 60th, 50th, 40th or 25th Wedding anniversary during 2012 to join us for this special Mass and reception after in the Parish Centre

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Sacrament of Baptism

Last week we welcomed into our Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Ava McDonald, 77 Conquer Hill Road
Milo Eyre Jonathan Kelly, Park Lawn

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Mass for the Sick

Every Monday the 10am Mass is offered for those people who are sick or in distress and whose names are entered in our special book.
This book is then brought to the Altar as part of the Offertory Procession.
The book, and accompanying Prayer cards, are available on the Offerings table at Weekend Mass times and on Monday mornings.

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Prayer for Older People

Take my hand, O Blessed Mother, hold it firmly lest I fall,
For I’m nervous when I’m walking so today I humbly call.
Guide me over every crossing, watch me while I’m on the stairs,
Help me in my undertakings, lessen many of my cares.
And when evening comes upon me, and I fear to be alone,
Once again, O Blessed Mother, take my hand and lead me home.

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Mass Intentions

Sunday 26th Aug
Sat 6.00 Con Sheehan, (3rdA)
NO 9 am Mass
10.30 Barney McGrath (6thA)
12 pm ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD
6.00 pm Eileen Kennedy, (MM)
Mon 10am MASS FOR THE SICK
Tues. 10am
Wed. 10am Pascal O’Neill (A)
Thurs. 10am
Fri. 10am Catherine & Jackie Malone (A)
Sat 10.30
Sunday 2nd September
Sat 6.00 Eileen McGrane, (1stA)
Sun 9 am
10.30 Paddy Jennings (A)
12 pm Edward & Florrie Barry (A)
6.00 pm Kieran Sweeney, (4thA)

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Suicide Awareness Week 10th–17th Sept

Pieta House, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Phone 01-6010000, www.pieta.ie
Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-harm & Suicide, seeks to create awareness of the unique service they provide, and of the need to support those in crisis, with their accessible counseling service which is free of charge.
They also need to raise much needed funds to continue to give this support.
Pieta House Ladies Night out –
5th October in the Lucan Spa Hotel. Tickets available on 01-6282111

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Reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Lord, You alone have the words of eternal life.” So answered Peter. The words of Jesus truly brought life to people.
“Go in peace, your sins are forgiven.” With these words he set sinners free.
“Fear not, it is I.” With these words he calmed the fears of his apostles when they thought they were lost.
“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” With these words he challenged Peter to try again after a long night of failure.
“This day you will be with me in Paradise.” With these words he brought light into the dark world of a condemned man.
Jesus truly had the words of life. Yet many of his followers refused to believe in him and left him.
We live in a world that is full of contradictory voices and false prophets. May we not be led astray.
Jesus alone can give us eternal life if, like Peter, we stay with him even when many forsake him.
Flor McCarthy SDB