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Second Sunday of Lent / 13th March 2022 - Issue 93
Hello <<First Name>>,
Opening doors...
We never really know the impact of one thing on another... do we?
A kind word, a smiling face, a gesture in passing, a nod, a wink...
Small and simple as they are, they all open doors of the heart...
Their impact may cause a change for the recipient, a change we may never know of...
Happy door opening this week!
Pass this newsletter onto a friend (or stranger!) and encourage others to sign up so they can be connected.
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Second Sunday of Lent
On the mountain the disciples saw Jesus in a new way.
Sometimes in friendships there are moments of sharing in which we get to know a friend in a new and deeper way.
Have you had that experience in human friendship, or in your relationship with Jesus, with God, or with the Spirit of God within?
For the disciples, the experience also served as a reminder that their task as they accompanied Jesus on the road to Jerusalem was really to listen to him.
This puts our Lenten efforts in context.
What have you found helpful to get you to listen and to understand more deeply the meaning of the life and message of Jesus?
Prayer
God of the Covenant, your presence fills us with awe, your word gives us unshakable hope. Fix in our hearts the image of your Son in glory, that, sustained on the path of discipleship, we may pass over with him to newness of life. Amen.
(adapted from reflections on the Gospel by Kieran O’Mahony OSA, www.tarsus.ie )
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ONLINE LITURGIES
Mass is available via the webcam online here.
The Scripture readings are available here
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
This is available in person on Saturdays at 5.45pm before Mass in The Holy Rosary Church and at 6.30pm in St. Joseph's Church.
Booking is no longer required.
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Synodal Pathway
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Diocesan Synodal Question 1 & 2
This weekend, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we are now responding to Pope Francis’s ask of us all to help guide the Church through a period of change.
Come to Mass with your ideas and bring a pen!
Responses may be made here also.
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NEWS FOR SACRAMENTAL PARENTS 2022
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FIRST RECONCILIATION 2022
Many children have presented for First Reconciliation to date.
Later in March, First Reconciliation services will continue.
Please keep them all in your prayers.
Dates, times and resources are available on the website.
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Supporting the preparation programme
To support the continuity of the preparation programme for you and your child, the financial support of the parents involved is appreciated.
These donations allow us to keep our Sacramental Coordinators trained, qualified, garda-vetted, GDPR aware, and child-safe-guarded.
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There are several ways to donate to the Sacramental Preparation Programme so that you can choose the most suitable option for yourself. Please give this consideration.
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WHAT A WEEK.... TWO COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS!
IT'S LIKE WAITING FOR A BUS.....
NOTHING FOR AGES AND THEN TWO COME AT ONCE!
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Click the image above to begin the video
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FIRST AND SECOND COLLECTIONS
First and Second Collections are resuming at all Masses.
The First Collection goes to support the priests of the Diocese both working and retired and the Second Collection, the share collection, goes to support the running of the Diocese.
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A reminder that there is a standing order facility available to make donations to the Parish. Please contact the office if you are in a position to consider this option to support your Parish.
Making an Offering\Donation online is also available below by clicking on the applicable Parish button.
Information on the Tap and Go Machines or Standing Orders are available.
Thank you.
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Let us pray for all those who have died recently:
John DeCourcy, Eugene McKiernan
Let us also pray for their families and friends.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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New Members of our Christian Community
We welcome all those who will be baptised into our Christian community recently.
Levi, Robyn, Aaron & Morgan
We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide their families as they introduce them into the joy of the Christian path through life.
Let us pray for their families and friends.
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A CONCERT FOR UKRAINE will take place on Sunday 20 March 2022 at 7pm in St Patrick's Church, Greystones.
A wonderful evening of music and song featuring well-known local musicians and choirs including Unity Gospel Choir, plus a host of local talented youth performers.
Organised by James Fennell, a Transition Year student at Temple Carrig School, Greystones, all funds raised on the night will be donated to the Irish Red Cross appeal for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The evening will be a great chance to gather together as a community and show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Tickets €10/€5 (students) available at the door or from Eventbrite.com
Information 086-8146926
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SPRING 2022 GENERAL MEETING OF THE IRISH CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE
Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered in-person this week for their Spring 2022 General Meeting at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and the Vice-President is Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin.
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During their meeting bishops prayed for people who died from Covid-19 during the global pandemic, and their bereaved, as well as for families and loved ones who have suffered due to the restrictions placed on funeral rites and attendance.
The full statement can be found at here.
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Soup and Sandwiches Returns!
Tuesday 15th March,
St. Patrick's Church, Greystones
12.30pm-2pm
Come and connect - all welcome.
Recommended donation is usually €5, for Ukraine.
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Art Mondays 2.30 to 4.30pm. This is a relaxing afternoon of Art with Guidance by Anne O’Neill
Short Mat Bowling Tuesdays 10.45 to 12.45. Bingo Thursdays 2.30 to 4.30pm.
NEW: A series of workshops on Cardmaking continues for the following
Friday mornings at 10am to 11.30am.
April: 1st, 8th and 22nd, May: 6th, 13th and 20th.
Do come along to Kilian House Family Centre for this interesting and fun activity. Create cards for special occasions for your loved ones. They are sure to be impressed! Fee: €4 per session. All materials and equipment will be supplied.
The G.A.R.A. office will be open at Kilian House Family Centre on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30 to 11.30am, to welcome new members and for reregistration of existing members.
Next registration time is Tuesday 5th April 2022.
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DAFFODIL DAY
FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 2022
Together with
GREYSTONES CANCER SUPPORT, we in GREYSTONES ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION will host this year’s big
COFFEE MORNING FOR DAFFODIL DAY
in aid of Irish Cancer Society.
Come along to Kilian House Family Centre from 10am to 12 noon to support this wonderful cause.
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