Christmas Cards (Divine Word Missionaries)
Christmas Cards (Divine Word Missionaries) are on sale in the parish office/shop. The cost is €6 per pack of 12 cards. We also have Church Art calendars for 2020 @ €2 each. The shop/office is open Monday to Friday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 8th December Carol Service at 1.30pm in St. Mark’s Church (after 12.30pm Mass) followed by light refreshments. Tuesday 10th December Service of Reconciliation at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Priory Church, Tallaght Village Thursday 12th December Monster Christmas Bingo in St. Mark’s G.A.A. Club at 8.45pm sharp. All proceeds will be shared between St. Mark’s Parish and St. Mark’s G.A.A. Club
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Priesthood
St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Priesthood A Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Priesthood, concelebrated by Priests from parishes in the diocese, will take place on Sunday, 24th November at 3.30pm, the Feast of Christ the King. Parishioners are cordially invited to attend the Chief Celebrant will be Fr. McEntee, Chaplain to the Society and Fr. Pat McKinley, Moderator for the parishes…
The Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn
The Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn The monthly ‘Movies with Meaning’ takes place this Sunday, November 17th, in Fettercairn Church at 7.30pm. The film being shown is ‘The Notebook’. Film is free and refreshments are available. All welcome. The free café is also open on Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm in the church and all are welcome to call in for a free tea/coffee, a biscuit or two and some friendly…
Advent Online Retreat
Advent Online Retreat The Priory Institute, Tallaght, are offering an online retreat based on the ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent which were composed in the sixth and seventh century to accompany the Magnicat Evening Prayer for the last seven days of Advent. A team of presenters will guide participants through a series of reflections on these great ‘O Antiphons’ during the second part of Advent from the 17th to 23rd December….
Vine Service in St. Maelruain’s Church
The Vine Service in St. Maelruain’s Church, Tallaght Village will take place next Saturday, November 23rd, at 7pm. This is a multidenominational service that has been created with input from Catholic, Protestant and other Christian groups. All welcome
Meditation – 17th November 2019
The Deep End – ‘Endurance’ We are reading the final chapters of Luke’s Gospel for Year C. Jesus is in Jerusalem and the passages we hear are talking about end times. The people gathered are obviously excited, having seen how magnificent the Temple is, but the time for excitement might not be just yet. Jesus reminds them, and us, that these things are short-lived and we should not be too…
Newsletter – 17th November 2019
News 17th November 2019
Deaths/Anniversaries – 10th November 2019
WE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THE FOLLOWING: Marie Ryan, Mary Kelliher, Paul Connolly and Francis Berney who died recently ANNIVERSARIES Bridget Williamson Mary O’Brien Bridget Lawlor Frank Hynes (Birthday Remembrance) Terence Leydon Walter and Tadhg Gavin and their deceased relatives John Donaghy Joe and Margaret Forsythe Mary Williams MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
The Miscarriage Association of Ireland – Annual Service of Remembrance
The Miscarriage Association of Ireland Annual Service of Remembrance This Sunday, 10th November, at 3pm in St. Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue (off South Circular Road, Dublin 8) All parents, siblings, grandparents and others affected by the loss of a baby are very welcome to attend, regardless of whether the loss was recent or long ago.
ANNUAL AUTUMN GATHERING For Parishioners from Tallaght, South Dublin and Blessington Deaneries
‘’Nourishing Faith Communities” The Gathering will take place in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght on Saturday, November 23rd 2019, 9.15am to 1.15pm. Timetable: Registration 9.15am Prayer and Reflection 9.45am 1st Session of workshops: 10.15am – 11.30am Coffee/tea/displays: 11.30am – 12.05pm 2nd session of workshops: 12.05pm – 1.15pm Booking is essential so if you are interested in attending please contact Marian in the parish office as soon as possible, tel. 01-4620777, and…
Anniversaries – 7th April 2019
WE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THE FOLLOWING: ANNIVERSARIES Corinna Spratt (Birthday Remembrance) Jerry Swift Shay McEvoy (1st Anniversary) Paul Clooney Patrick Lawlor John McCallion Margaret Hogan Trisha Brennan (1st Anniversary) Lazar and Aurelia Malai Jack and Rose Doyle Mary Ryan Gerard Cassidy (1st Anniversary) MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Meditation – 16th September 2018
The Deep End -‘I, by my works, will show you my faith’ ‘What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works?’ These are the words of St. James in the second reading today, and in the gospel Jesus speaks quite sternly to Peter: ‘The way you think is not God’s way but man’s…’ This is a reminder for us all…
News for World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis has confirmed the good news that he will be coming to Dublin for two days during World Meeting of Families 2018 in August. Volunteering for WMOF2018 There’s still a great need for volunteers who can give 2-4 days between 19th-28th August. There are roles in welcome, information teams, stewards, media support, event support, logistics, exhibition support, venue teams and lots of other areas! For more details see: www.worldmeeting2018.ie/Volunteer…
Choose Life
“I’m so thankful the Eighth Amendment was there to protect me from making a quick and rash decision when I was experiencing a crisis pregnancy” – Emma Maloney, 25, from Co. Kildare “To be a mother is an opportunity for a lifetime of love. To be a mother to a baby with a terminal illness is no less a privilege. It is an extraordinary opportunity for a deep and lasting…
Pope Francis on Abortion and the Right to Life
Pope Francis on Abortion and the Right to Life “Among the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenceless and innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made to deny them their human dignity and to do with them whatever one pleases, taking their lives and passing laws preventing anyone from standing in the way of this. … Precisely because…
Christmas Bingo Fundraiser – Thank you
Thank you to everyone who supported last Thursday’s bingo fundraiser in St. Mark’s G.A.A. Club. Proceeds from the night amount to , with St. Mark’s Parish and St. Mark’s G.A.A. Club each receiving €1,900.
Meditation – 9th April 2017
9th April 2017 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Meet the People of Honduras Barra del Cuyamel, Omoa Miriam Marivel Campos Perez, a thirty year old mother, and her six year old daughter Maria live in Cuyamel, not far from the city of San Pedro Sula in the north of Honduras. Their village is built around a life of fishing and farming. The small village is often victim to…