The Parish of St. Gabriel.

Click to view Anniversary Mass 2015 Photos

A presentation of a cheque for €1,000 was made to YAP (Youth Advocate Programmes) by the Sunday 6pm mass youth group. The Mass Choir made a CD and after all expenses were paid there was a profit of €1,000. The name given to the choir is “Spiritual Harmony” Copies of this CD are still available in the parish office for €10 or by sending an email to info@stgabrielsparish.ie.

The YAP Model is a unique way of providing intensive, focused support to children, young people and families with a range of needs. The YAP model is based upon the development of a trust relationship between a supportive, trained and skilled adult advocate, the young person and their family.

An individual service plan based on the strengths of the young person and their family is developed and offers a wraparound approach to address the needs of the young person within their family and local community. YAP’s goal is to empower young people and their families and to put in place supports that will remain after programme involvement has ended. The model is flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of client groups.

You can get more information by visiting

www.yapireland.ie

Do This in Memory
The children who received their First Holy Communion this year and their families are invited to join us for a final celebration of the event at the 12 pm Mass on Sunday, 15th Jun. We will plant a tree in the grounds after this Mass to remember your First Holy Communion

Please pass this information on to anyone you know who would like to attend.

Our Parish weekend will include our Parish BBQ to which everyone, old and
young is invited. After last year’s successful event, this year’s BBQ will be
even better with entertainment for all and games for the younger folk.

 

 

On Sunday the boys and girls who made their First Holy Communion will be invited back for a Special Family Mass at 12pm and they will then plant a tree in the church grounds in memory of their big day.

The rest of the weekend is still in the planning stage and we will definitely include a Bake Sale and a Monster Raffle – your kind donations of home-baking and raffle prizes will be very much appreciated!

A meeting will be held Thurs 29th May in the Sacristy at 7.30 pm to finalise plans.

Everyone Welcome!

If you would like to be involved – we’ll need an army of helpers – or if you have a BIG IDEA, please come along on Thursday, or phone Anne any morning on 8333602.

A group of people representing the churches of Clontarf gathered at “Our Lady Of The Port Of Dublin statue”, Bull Wall to witness the Easter Sunday morning sunrise. During Hymns, readings prayers and reflections the crowd were treated to the views as shown below:

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Pope Benedict XVI awarded the Bene Merenti medal to our Sacristan, Michael Dillon in appreciation of his many years of faithful service to the Church, especially here in our parish.
The presentation was made at a special mass on April 21st, 2013 in the parish church by Moderator of Clontarf / Dollymount Parishes, Fr. Pat McManus.
The mass was followed by a reception in the parish hall, where well wishers joined Michael and his wife Meadhbh to mark the special day.