Church of the Assumption Howth, Co. Dublin Sunday 19th March 2017 Third Sunday of Lent

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MASS TIMES Sunday Vigil Saturday 5.30pm (Family Mass) 8.30am, 11.30am Holy Days 8.00am, 10.00am (Variable—see church notices) Monday—Friday 8.00am, 10.00am Saturday 10.00am PARISH STAFF Fr. Gerry Tanham, Co-PP Presbytery No. 1 Thormanby Road, Howth Tel. 01-816 7599 Fr. Raymond Molony Presbytery No. 2 Thormanby Road, Howth Tel. 01-832 2029 Barbara Farrell Parish Secretary Tel. 01-839 7398 E: [email protected] Website: www.howthparish.ie OFFICE HOURS 9.30am—1.30pm Mon Tues Weds & Fri (The Parish Office is located in the Sacristy)

CROSSCARE YOUTH SERVICES The Annual Collection for Crosscare Youth Services will take place at all Masses today and will replace the usual SHARE Collection.

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS 19th - 26th March 2017

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Sun 19 Ex 17:3-7. Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9, R/ v8. Rm 5: 1-2, 5-8. Jn 4: 5-42 Vigil (5.30pm Sat. 18th March) Brian & Lorna Fagan 8.30am MaryAnn Doherty, James & Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen & Peter Delaney 11.30am Tommy Farrell (2nd Anv) Mon 20th St Joseph 2 Sm 7:4-5, 12-14,16. Ps 88: 2-5,27,29, R/v37. Rm 4:13,16-18,22. Mt 1:16,18-21,24 8.00am 10.00am Laurence & Brigid Reid Tues 21st Dn 3: 25, 34-43. Ps 24: 4-9, R/ v6. Mt 18: 21-35 8.00am Thomas Thunder 10.00am Tom & Lily Doolin Weds 22nd Deut 4: 1, 5-9. Ps 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20, R/ v12. Mt 5: 17-19 8.00am 10.00am Thurs 23rd Jer 7: 23-28. Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9, R/ v8. Lk 11: 14-23 8.00am 10.00am Fri 24th Hos 14: 2-10. Ps 80: 6, 8-11, 14, 17, R/ vv9, 11. Mk 12: 28-34 8.00am Barbara Sorahan (1st Anv) 10.00am Sat 25th Is 7: 10-14, 8:10. Ps 39:7-11, R/ vv8, 9. Heb 10:4-10. Lk 1: 26-38 10.00am Donald Quinn (Month’s Mind) Sun 26th 1 Sm 16:1, 6-7, 10-13. Ps 22, R/ v1. Eph 5: 8-14. Jn 9: 1-41 Vigil (5.30pm Sat. 25th March) Brian & Lorna Fagan 8.30am MaryAnn Doherty, James & Matthew Doherty, Rosaleen & Peter Delaney 11.30am Tommy Farrell (2nd Anv)

D O Cathasaigh/B. Lynch

F. Walshe

J. Morton T. Boyle J. Towers J. Comiskey J. Cantwell J. Stewart K. Burke M. Connaughton K. Nolan J. Clarke M. Connaughton P. Loftus D O Cathasaigh/Áine

A. Ffrench

Confirmation 2017 The boys and girls of 6 Class have begun the “You Shall Be My Witnesses” programme as part of their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This programme allows the students to meet in small groups and discuss the elements of Belonging, Believing, Being and Becoming a full member of the Catholic Church through Confirmation. The discussions are led by parishioners and take place one a week for four weeks. th

The Way of the Cross You are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross each Wednesday of Lent in the Church. The prayer is based on reflections from Laudato Si’ the Pope’s encyclical on Care for the Earth. This prayer and other reflections on the Stations of the Cross will be used throughout Lent. This guided prayer will begin immediately after the 10am Mass and after the 7 - 8pm Adoration every Wednesday. GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS In preparation for the Annual Celebration of the Stations of the Cross in costume, mime and music on Good Friday 14th April, two rehearsals will take place as follows : Monday 20th March in the church 7.30pm; Thursday 23rd March in the Parish Hall (St Columbanus) 7.30pm. To ensure that we can continue to hold this very prayerful event on Good Friday, we are looking for new volunteers to assist those who participate year after year. There are roles for ‘Actors’, ‘Back-Stage’ and in other areas supporting the production. All welcome. EVENING MASS DURING LENT Mass will be celebrated Mon to Sat evenings during Lent in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside at 7.00pm.

RECENT BAPTISM The Parish Community warmly welcomes James Fagan who was baptised recently in our Church. Congratulations and every joy to his proud parents, Grandparents, God Parents and extended family. ART TALK

EUCHARISTIC HOUR OF

ADORATION AT 2 PM EACH SUNDAY IN LENT Followed at 3 PM by Evening Prayer of the Church and Benediction ALL WELCOME

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WITH JOE CLARKE

Slide Show/Talk at 11.00am on

Mon 20th Mar Stella Maris Retreat Centre, Baily, Howth Tel 832 22 28 11am to 12 noon.

Monday 27th March in the

Mon 20th March

St. Columbanus Hall at 7.30pm

Parish Hall (St Columbanus).

Tues 21st March

St. Columbanus Hall at 11.00am

Una Sealy will give an illustrated

Una will highlight her painting, background and membership of the RHA.

Not to be Missed!

Free admission. SUTTON FLORAL ART GROUP Sutton Floral Art will host a Talk by Fiann O'Nuallain - “The Holistic Gardener” - at 8.00pm. on Wednesday 29th March in the Marine Hotel, Sutton. Guests are welcome to attend €7 per person. SPRING SHOW Howth & Sutton Horticultural Society will hold their Spring Show Saturday 1st April 2.304.30pm in St Nessan's School Hall, Baldoyle. Wonderful exhibits of Spring Flowers, Pot plants, Vegetables, Art, Cookery, Photographs, Plant & Book Sale & home-made Cakes to enjoy! Wheelchair friendly - all welcome!

CHURCH COLLECTIONS Sunday 12th March First collection €810 and the SHARE collection €720

Howth/Sutton TY programme The students of the Transition Year programme would like to thank all the parishioners who came to tea and coffee and played some bingo on Thursday, 9th March last. The students really enjoyed their morning with you, and hope that you all had a good time too.

BAPTISM AT EASTER If you have a child for Baptism, our Baptism Team invites you to consider having your child baptised during the atmospheric Easter Vigil ceremonies on Sat 15-April that begin with the lighting of the Pascal Fire at 9:00 pm? Please contact Parish Secretary at: 839 7398

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Howth/Sutton Lions Club is holding a special Church Gate collection in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny. The collection will take place after all Masses next weekend (25th/26th March). Your support for this very worthy cause will be much appreciated by the Hospice and by the Lions. Interested in a community facility in Howth/Sutton? Fingal County Council is assessing the need for additional community facilities in the Howth/Sutton area. The Council wants your views. Please complete the short (3 minute) questionnaire available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FacilityHowthSutton A summary of the results will be posted on www.fingal.ie (community page). If the above link does not automatically direct you to the survey then please paste it into your browser to complete the survey.