CHURCH OF OUR LADY’S NATIVITY LEIXLIP CO. KILDARE Fr. John McNamara, Adm. Fr. Karl Fortune, C.C. Fr. Eladius Mutunzi CHURCH MASS TIMES:- Weekdays 9.30 a.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m (Vigil Mass for Sunday) Sunday: 8.30, 9.45, 11, 12.15 p.m & 7.30 p.m. 6245597 6243718 6244568 MONDAY/FRIDAY 10 – 1 p.m. `PHONE/FAX 6243673 OUR LADY’S PARISH CENTRE `PHONE 6245169 Website: www.oln.ie e.mail:leixlip.parish@oln.ie. FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. 3rd MAY 2015 Adoration of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. & 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Weekdays Monday – Friday (FRIDAY NIGHT 9 P.M) EASTER DUES – Thank you to all our parishioners who have sent in their Easter Dues. Easter Dues form part of the income of the priests of our parish and diocese and can be returned at any time during the coming weeks, through our Envelope Collectors, The Parish Office or the Sacristy. Acknowledgements will be sent out as soon as possible ROSARY AT THE GROTTO will continue every evening during May at 7 p.m. (including Saturday/Sundays). This is your invitation to join with fellow parishioners to pray for a world in crises and for your own special intentions. "Say The Rosary Every Day To Obtain Peace For The World" (Our Lady of Fatima). MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA - will begin on Monday 4th of May after the 10 a.m .Mass (Bank Holiday) and will continue during the months of May/June after the 9.30 a.m. Mass, except also on June Bank Holiday when it will also be after the 10 a.m. Mass. Our Annual May Procession will be on Monday, 25th May at 7.30 p.m. Child Protection: Attached to this newsletter we have The Diocesan Child Safeguarding and Protection Newsletter which we ask you to read carefully. It is a reminder that the first priority for our parish regarding children is that it is safe, and seen to be a safe place for all children. Also on the attachment we continue with the Bishops weekly newsletter on The Meaning of Marriage. Both these issues are important and we urge you to take a copy of the newsletter with you. DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK – SUNDAY 17TH MAY – There is a notice on the church notice boards with the details of the ceremonies and their times. You might consider driving to Knock. It is now a very comfortable drive mostly on motorway and takes less than 3 hours. Leaving Dublin between 9/10a.m. you will arrive at Knock with plenty of time for a packed lunch before the first ceremony at 2.30 p.m. It is an opportunity to see the many improvements to the facilities at the Shrine that have bee undertaken in recent months VOLUNTARY COFFEE DOCK HELPERS: if you have a couple of hours to spare during the week, the Parish Centre is looking for volunteers to help in the Coffee Dock from approx 9.30 – 12 noon. If interested please call in or ring the Parish Office at 6243673 for more information. LEIXLIP, CONFEY & CELBRIDGE - PARISH CELLS OF EVANGELIZATION Vatican permanently approves the world wide Parish Cell System of Evangelisation. On the 12th April 2015, the Feast of Divine Mercy, the Pontifical Council for the Laity decreed, the final approval of the “Parish Cells”. Fr. Michael Hurley on receiving news of the approval stated “Parish Cells have been a great blessing for individuals and parishes in Ireland where they have become involved in them. They have inspired a deeper faith in Christ, an experience of community, and a missionary attitude that looks outward in the service of all people. The approval granted indicates the working of God’s Spirit among them.” For further information on “Cells” please contact: Bridie 086.3807917, Dan 083.1290657, Donal 086-4472605 or (morning cell) Mary 087-6205435 Cell dates for the month of May are Tuesdays 12th and Tuesday 26th. you can also logon to www.leixlipparishcells.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHURCH DIARY & MASS INTENTIONS ~ ~ ~ ~ 3RD SUNDAY, MAY 8.30 Bridget Behan & John, Michael & Margaret O’Toole (A) 9.45 Josephine & Charles Pegley & their son Johnny (A) 11 Kathleen Hayden (A) & deceased members of the Hayden & O’Toole Families. 12.15 Gerald & Josephine Dowling (A) 7.30 Special Intention MONDAY 4th MAY - BANK HOLIDAY 10 a.m. May Norton 1st (A) 5TH TUESDAY MAY 9.30 Pat & Mary Nolan (A) WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 9.30 Mass for the people of the parish & all who worship in our church. THURSDAY 7TH MAY 9.30 Padraig Hynes – recently deceased FRIDAY 8TH MAY 9.30 Liam & Josephine Cleary (A) SATURDAY 9TH MAY 10 a.m. For a special intention for Stephen Donnellan 11 a.m. Scoil Mhuire Communions 6 p.m Michael Molloy Snr & Michael Jnr. . (A) SUNDAY 10TH MAY 8.30 For a special intention for Lisa Doggett 9.45 Phillip Cribben (A) & Mark Boylan (A) & Joseph & Elizabeth Ryan(A) 11 Pauline Donnelly 10th (A) & Billy Buggle – B’day Rem. & Eamonn Purcell (A) & also remembering his father in law Gerard Hughes. 12.15 Lucy Kenny – month’s mind. 7.30 p.m. Simon Ludlow (A) SANCTUARY LAMP – this coming week is lit for a special intention. GOSPEL READING FOR THE COMING WEEK: Mon: JN.14:21-26 Tues: JN.14:27-31 Wed: JN.15:1-8 Thurs: JN.15:9-11 Fri: JN.15:12-17 Sat: JN.15:18-21 Sun: JN.17:11-19 : PARISH COLLECTIONS : The First Collection last weekend was €1,560.00 This collection is for priests in our own parish and for priests in poorer parishes, has special appointments, are on sabbatical and who are sick and retired. The collection for PRIESTHOOD Sunday held last weekend was €3,230.00 The collection for Parish Maintenance/Development (envelopes) last weekend was €985.75. Thank you for your continuing support. Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS STEWARTS CARE PALMERSTOWN – Open Day On Sunday 24th May – we would appreciate items for stalls, bric-a-brac, books, jewelry, cd’s, dvd’s, items for wheel of fortune. Please bring to reception at Stewarts, Palmerstown. NO FURNITURE, CLOTHES OR OLD ELECTRICAL ITEMS. Thank You. ACTIVE RETIREMENT/GOLDEN YEARS CLUB – meet every Wednesday from 10 – 12 noon in Our Lady’s Parish Centre. New members very welcome. nd MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE. 2 September 2015. 7 nights half board in Pansion Darko (or similar) €699 per person, inclusive of group travel insurance. Group Leader Tony Hughes and accompanied by Spiritual Director. For further information please contact Tony Hughes at Tel 01-6242679 Mob. 086-3216013 LEIXLIP RESOURCE CENTRE – INFORMATION PROVIDER: will be available in the Parish Centre Leixlip on Wednesday 14TH May from 10 a.m – 12.30 p.m. and every 2nd Wednesday thereafter. Free – confidential advice on welfare entitlements, consumer affairs and local information etc available. Drop-in-Service – no appointment necessary. X-PERT PROGRAMME FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES. The 6 Week X-PERT programme outlines how to manage Type 2 Diabetes giving guidelines on how to manage weight, supermarket shopping, possible complications of diabetes and how to prevent them and the importance of lifestyle, diet and exercise. The course is FREE and is suitable for anyone with Type 2 Diabetes. The next course will be running in Leixlip Library from 27th May - 1st July 2015 -(Every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks: 10am - 12.30pm) Fiona Moloney, HSE Senior Community Dietitian is the facilitator. For further information or to book a place, contact Carrie on 01-4632827 (Leave a message if there's no reply). 3 FRENCH STUDENTS require accommodation from 1st 26th June . For further details contact Marian at 0879353258 LEIXLIP TENNIS CLUB (www.leixliptennisclub.com) are delighted to host a pub quiz on 8th May in St Mary's GAA, Green Lane, at 8.30pm. Come along and join in the fun. €10 per person, payable on the night. All are welcome. The event is part of ongoing endeavors for developing much needed club facilities. VACANCY FOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT: DUBLIN DIOCESE ‘Living the Joy of the Gospel, Building Our Faith Community’ is an ongoing review of how best to manage current resources and potential future income. As part of this Diocesan initiative the fundraising project that is underway requires an Accounts Assistant in the Office for Financial Development. A full job description is available from Human Resource Dept., Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe Road. Tel: 01 8373732, ext. 255/259. Please send your letter of application and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to judith.maxwell@dublindiocese.ie Closing date is Fri. 8th May. REGISTERED MONTESSORI TEACHER/CHILDMINDING with Playschool Actvities available - Montessori Teacher for 25 years Part-Time/Flexible Hours/Days. Excellent Ref/Garda Vetted. Children aged from 2 years. Phone Mary at 6288344 ANAM CARA is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 11th of May 2015 from 19:30 to 21:00 in Dominics Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents. HOLY ROSARY MISSIONARIES – KILLESHANDRA SISTERS – ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION –takes place this weekend 2/3rd May. The Holy Rosary Sisters work in 12 countries in Africa, Central & South America and also in Ireland where they work with refugees, asylum seekers as well as caring for the sisters who have returned after a lifetime of service on the missions. Your support will be much appreciated YOGA CLASSES The next 6 week term of yoga classes for summer will begin next week: - Leixlip Parish Centre - Tuesday 5th May at 10.15am MIGRAINE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND – DID YOU KNOW? Help is available for Leaving Cert Students who suffer from Migraine. Apply for Reasonable Accommodation from the State Examinations Commission. For more information visit www.migraine.ie. Suppor*Information*Reassurance*. Helpline 1850 200 378. DO YOU HAVE ANY UNWANTED COMMUNION DRESSES? A friend of mine, Sister Ann Griffin, attached to the convent at Chigwell in London is going on the Missions to Arambaca in El Salvador and urgently requires 1st Communion Dresses for Children living there. If you have one to donate, it would be very much appreciated, please contact Carmel McCarthy at 087 9541278. LEIXLIP TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION – Annual Church Gate Collection – will take place next weekend 9/10th May after all Masses. Your support for this collection will be much appreciated. DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT NEED SOME HELP AND SUPPORT? IF SO, PLEASE SEE LIST OF SERVICES BELOW Crisis Support, Console – Helpline 1800 247 247. www.console.ie. Console provides a National Free Phone Helpline, 24/7. Support for those who may be suicidal, and for those bereaved by suicide Samaritans - :Tel:116 123 (open 24 hours) A listening service to support you to talk through your concerns, worries or troubles. Pieta House - 01-6010000 Provides free service to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm www.pieta.ie Bereavement Support Turas le Cheile -086-0566819. Voluntary group providing bereavement support, including those bereaved by suicide. Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm. Rainbows Programme- A voluntary service supporting children & young people affected by loss due to bereavement, separation or divorce. 01-4734175 (National) Leixlip Parish Centre 01-6243741. Counselling Services Connect Telephone Counselling & Support Service Freephone 1800 477 477. Wed-Sun 6pm-10pm. For adults who have experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. National Counselling Service – Freephone 1800 234 112 (DublinSouth Central/ Dublin South West/ Kildare & West Wicklow. For adults who have experienced child abuse. www.hse-ncs.ie Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC). Counselling service for medical card holders aged 18 years+ Tel: 01-4585743 Kildare Youth Services Youth Counselling Service for 11-25 year olds Phone: 045-86968/085-7830006 Training Breaking Through. Coordinating Suicide Prevention/ Intervention Skills Training. For Further information: Phone-01-6060858 E-mail marie@breakingthrough.org. www.breakingthrough.org AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH SHOP. May Edition of THE MAGNIFICAT, THE CURATES DIARY and the weekly IRISH CATHOLIC, and so much more. Do Drop In. Please Switch Off Your Mobile Phone In Church – Thank You
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