CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK OF PRAYER 2012

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held January 18^th – 25^th 2012. The theme for this year is “We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1Cor. 15:51-58).

Over the Week of Prayer we are invited to enter into a journey of faith and trust in the Lord. As part of that journey of Faith the Presbyterian, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Catholic communities will gather outside St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Sunday 29^th January at 4.45 p.m. process to the Presbyterian Church for a Service in the Presbyterian Church, York Road, Dun Laoghaire to conclude the Week of Prayer for Unity.

 

ST. ANNE’S PRIVATE SCHOOL

St. Anne’s Private School Dun Laoghaire celebrates its Centenary in 2012. A Mass of Celebration will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule on Saturday 21^st January at 2.30 p.m. All past pupils and friends of St. Anne’s are invited to attend.

 

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The Annual Clothing Appeal and Bag Distribution will be held in our Parish on Saturday and Sunday 14^th and 15^th January 2012. The bags will be distributed at the Saturday evening Vigil Mass and Sunday morning Masses only.

We will collect the clothes the following weekend of Saturday 21^st at 6 pm Mass and 22^nd January 2012 at All Sunday Morning Masses only.

 VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATION

Would you volunteer as Accommodation Host for pilgrims during the 50^th International Eucharistic Congress 2012?

Over the years, a tradition of hospitality has grown up around the International Eucharistic Congress. In the best spirit of Eucharist, there is a real desire to ensure that nobody is excluded because they can’t afford to be there. The organizers of the 50^th International Eucharistic Congress are now actively seeking offers of accommodation in family homes in the Dublin area, and particularly in areas which have good bus or rail links to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). For more information please visit www.iec2012.ie/volunteer or call 01234 9900.

 

ST. MICHAEL’S RUBY JUBILEE APPEAL

We thank all those who have donated to the Ruby Jubilee Appeal. To date €48,000 has been received in once off donations, and other people have joined the Weekly envelope collection scheme. A number of people have also signed Standing Orders. Thank you to all who have made these contributions to the Appeal. In these hard economic times it is difficult for people to give large contributions, but it may be possible that people would join the Weekly envelope collection scheme and each week give what they could afford. Everything helps reduce the €800,000 debt.

 50^th EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2012 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Congress (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10^th to 17^th June 2012. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress. The Congress is now recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles such as administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multimedia, pastoral preparation and much more! We need 10 people per Parish from the Dublin Diocese. See www.iec2012.ievolunteer. So far three people have volunteered from St. Michael’s we need seven more.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION AND MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Rotas for February are now ready for collection.

 

CONCERT IN AID OF ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Concert on Saturday 21^st January at 8 pm in the Methodist Church Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. Tickets €10

 

SAINT PIO
Candlelight Mass and Blessing on the 3rd Tuesday every month at 7.30 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown. All are welcome.

 

EMMAUS VOCATION JOURNEY
The Emmaus Vocation Journey is designed to allow the participants to form a kind of faith-community, in which each person will be supported by the others in the process of discernment. For that reason, participants are invited to make a commitment to the whole programme. For more details contact: Fr. Eamonn Bourke at 086 834 6071 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH CLEANING TEAM
Every Monday afternoon a dedicated group of women and men clean the Church. We are very grateful for their faithful service. The team urgently needs new members. Please if you are interested contact the Parish Office.

  

RECOVERY
Recovery, inc. you will learn how to manage Stress, Fears, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression and Panic Attacks. Meetings offer hope and reassurance and Techniques for getting well. Your local group meets at Holy Family Resource Centre, Kill Avenue (behind Baker’s Corner) every Tuesday at 8 pm. Tel: 626 0775 for further information.

     

ACCORD DUN LAOGHAIRE
Counseling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Experienced Counsellors, confidential service, donation based. Tel: 01 2801682 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

     

ST. ANTHONY’S BLESSING
May the Lord Bless you and take you into His keeping; may He show you His countenance and take pity on you; may He turn His eyes towards you and give you His Peace.

        

THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VUNERABLE ADULTS
The Pastoral Council of St. Michael’s published on 31/3/08 a policy for the protection of Children and Vunerable Adults. This policy is available on the Parish website (www.dunlaoghaireparish.ie).
The Child Protection Officers on the Parish Council are Mrs. Noreen Tierney and Sr. Margaret Brennan. Notices are displayed at the main and side entrances to the Church with further contact numbers.