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The Deep End – ‘The First of His Signs’ This is a familiar story, rich in symbolism. It is the first ‘sign’ recorded in John’s Gospel. These ‘signs’ in John’s Gospel are miracle stories but John prefers to use the term ‘sign’, as they point to something far more than just the miracle itself. John used these signs to encourage belief in his readers but they are also an invitation…

WE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THE FOLLOWING: Richard Mooney, Marie Lennox and Sr. Euchairea who died recently   ANNIVERSARIES Nicholas McNevin William Doyle Bridget Myers Rebecca Hopkins Thomas Elston Jacinta Dunne Christy Rowe Pauline Dunne Simon Hopkins Maisie Hopkins Christine Brophy Richard Young Elsie Redmond Patrick Monaghan MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

A 10 week course – Sacraments: Parish Celebrations on Life’s Journey – will begin on Wednesday, February, 6th at 10am in the National Centre for Liturgy, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The course consists of 10 two-hour sessions. Following the class there is the Celebration of Eucharist in St. Mary’s Oratory at 12.05. Participants are welcome to take part. The course sets out to offer participants an overview of Christian Marriage;…

CALCUTTA 2019 Norah Merriman will be making her annual trip, with a small group, to Calcutta on February 10th 2019 to continue trying to take children off the streets and on to education. Our parish secretary, Marian, will also be travelling with her. Norah has been going to Calcutta for many years now and the people of St. Mark’s Parish have been extremely generous during that time. This has enabled…

Tallaght Cancer Support Group’s Drop-In Centre is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am – 2pm. This is a place where people touched by cancer and their families can find support in a caring, confidential and welcoming environment. We are not confined to people from Tallaght – EVERYONE IS WELCOME. All our services are free of charge and include Counselling, Complimentary Therapies (Reflexology, Meditation, Mindfulness, Indian Head Massage) ,…

FaithFest @ Tallaght “OPEN HEART OPEN MIND” An evening of Friendship / Music / Refreshments / Meditation For Senior Students – 4th to 6th Year Packed with Fun activities and hear real life Stories Taking place in The Priory, Tallaght Village January 30th 2019 6.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: €5 For booking and information contact: Sinead 087-9540091

A parishioner is looking for some support with light housework and social support a couple of hours a week. If you think you can help contact Fr. Pat at 4513109.

WORLD YOUTH DAY PANAMA IN DUBLIN 2019 Calling all Youth and Young Adults aged 16 – 29! Creating the best parts of World Youth Day here in Dublin for those who can’t go. It will be a celebration of faith, we’ll live stream the Pope’s talks and Homilies, we’ll have music, workshops, drama, food, fun and fellowship. From 5pm January 26th to 5pm January 27th (Bring your sleeping bags!) How…

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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…

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…

“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 “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…

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.

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…