We invite you to take part in these events and we invite especially those who may not be attending church regularly to take this opportunity to return to the practice of their faith.
Commemorative Masses
On Sunday, 12th February, members of the Faith and Light community attended the
5.30 p.m. Mass.
On Sunday, 26th February at 12 noon it was the turn of the Order of Malta.
On Saturday, 25th March at 6 p.m. Ballinteer Male Voice Choir are planning to attend and on the following Saturday at 6 p.m. 1st April, it is the turn of the Cell Community.
Other groups are most welcome to come and talk to one of the priests.
Ballinteer Active Retirement
Founded in January 2005, we now have close to 100 members.
We meet each Wednesday morning from 10.15am to 12.00 noon for coffee etc.
at Ballinteer St. John's GAA Pavilion. New members very welcome.
Our activities include keep fit exercises, book club, scrabble, Tai-chi, social and cultural
outings, Irish speaking lunch on Fridays, art and computer classes, indoor bowling, away trips.
Altar Servers
The parish has had a long tradition of
faithful altar servers. As First Holy Communion time approaches a special invitation is
extended to boys and girls who have made their First Holy Communion to offer their services
to the Parish.
New or not so new in Ballinteer
Welcome to all those who have come to live in Ballinteer. We hope you will be
happy and make new friends.
To you and to those who are resident for sometime, but who are not involved, we extend an
invitation to join a Parish group. God has no hands but ours.
Back in the Church
A parishioner writes- 'Isn't it good to be back in the main Church after the
recent re-roofing and refurbishment. It is good to be able to take up my usual position.
It is nice to have St. Padre Pio snugly back in his usual corner. Also to be able to easily
light one's candles. (Does John ever forget to keep up the supply?) Now the Church is warmer
than ever before and it looks splendid. Thanks to all those who worked on the refurbishment
but particularly to those whose generosity made it possible.'
Canon's Grave
In January, we gathered at the 12 noon Sunday Mass to bid a last farewell to
Canon Sean Carey, former P.P. The main concelebrant was the Canon's nephew, Fr. Dermod McCarthy.
After Mass it was nice to see so many parishioners stay on in spite of heavy rain to see the
Canon's ashes interred beside the Oratory.
The grave is marked by a temporary cross pending erection of a suitable memorial. As you pass by, stop and pray.
Did you know
That there is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Oratory from
10 am to 7.30 pm each Friday followed by Benediction. You are welcome to call in even for
a few minutes as you pass by the Church.
Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius in Daily Living.
For further information contact
Fr. Jim O'Sullivan at 4944163. Made in a Retreat House this is known as the 30 Day Retreat.
In daily living it involves a period of prayer everyday and a weekly visit to to a spiritual
guide over 30 weeks or so.
Lenten Programme 2006
Parish Walking Groups
We meet in Kilmashogue Wood car park on Saturday mornings at 9.30 and 11.00 am.
We walk for approximately one and a half hours - all welcome but reasonable level of fitness
is recommended.
If planning to go on 9.30 walk please phone 01-4945397 (evenings) to check
availability. All other enquiries to 01-4941948
Ballinteer Family History Society
There will be no lecture on Thursday 16th March.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday April 20th. 2006 at 8pm
in the Conference Room, Church of
St. John the Evangelist
Lecture entitled:
"The Portobello Bridge Tragedy"
Presented by Ms Patricia Moorhead, Genealogist
All welcome. Enquiries: Christopher Ryan, Tel: 2988082
Ballinteer Parish Cell Community
Our parish is one of many in Ireland (North and South), U.K. and worldwide
where Cell Communities come together in small 'home' groups once a fortnight for a time of
prayer and praise. We strive to live the Christian life with the help and support of each other.
Cell meetings are happening in our Parish for the last fifteen years. There can never be
too much prayer and it is now widely recognised that parishes benefit greatly from dedicated
prayer efforts. Cell Community is an open forum where all are welcomed.
If you are new in our parish or would like to 'Come and See' a Cell meeting please call 01 4953182 without delay.
Intercessary Prayer team
They meet regularly to pray for all in our parish and for the particular needs
of those who ask for prayer.
They can be contacted on 01 4942526
Baptisms, Deaths & Marriages Section
Date Event Theme Presenters Time
Mon/Tues/Wed Eucharistic Bringing Jesus Parish Eucharistic Team
13/14/15 March Home Prayer to our Homes Host Houses TBA
Wednesday Lecture "Coming Alive Fr.John Byrne OSA 8 to 9 pm
15th March what next for Dr. Bernadette Toal
our Parish Orlagh Retreat Team
Monday 20 Mar. Triduum Mass Blessing of Hands Fr. Tom Hogan CSsR 7.30 pm
Tuesday 21 Mar. Triduum Mass Healing Fr. Tom Hogan CSsR 7.30pm
Wednesday 22 Mar. Triduum Mass Thanksgiving for Fr. Tom Hogan CSSR 7.30pm
Parish Community
Wednesday 29 Mar. Lecture "Coming Alive" Fr. John Byrne OSA 8 to 9pm
"I am the the Dr. Bernadette Toal.
resurrection Orlagh Retreat Team
and the life
says Jesus.
Finding new life
Everyone is very welcome
Baptisms December 2005 - February 2006
We welcome into our Christian Community:-
Joshua Conrad Cabildo Reid
Alanna Jane Daly-Merrigan
Shannon Amy Loughlin
Cillian Darren Gibbons
Grace Angela Woulfe
Freya Therese Feeney
Ciara Marian Foran
Fay Monica Breathnach
Stephen Oliver Kelly
Aaron Edward Dinne-Williams
Jamie Cian Murphy
Amie Lilly Kilroy
Muireann Deirdre Nathan
Liam Joseph Flood
Wedding
December 2005
Congratulations and best wishes to
John McNally, Ballinteer Drive who wed
Gillian Wall, Broadford Park
DEATHS
December 2005 - February 2006
Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of:
Ann Barrett, The Glen, Woodpark
Mary Barrett,
Paddy Dunne, Broadford
Maureen Leighton, Kingston Ave
Kay Keane, Kingston Ave
Mary Reville, Broadford Rise
Colette Furlong, Broadford Lawn
(wife of our sacristan, John)
Patrick O'Donovan, Broadford Ave
Richard Duffy, Manor Heath
Our sympathy and prayers are with the families, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Ballinteer Church Repository Shop
For all your religious cards and gifts
for:
- Confirmation
- St. Patrick's Day
- Mothers' Day
- Easter
- 1st Holy Communion
Open after Saturday evening Mass and and all Sunday morning Masses
and after Triduum Masses Mon. 20th - Wed 22nd March inc.
Confirmations - February 2006
Congratulations to all the Boys and Girls Schools,
Wesley, Whitechurch and St. Joseph's Drumcondra, who were confirmed on
Saturday, 25th February by Very Rev. Father Battelle. P.P.
Next Issue 2nd April, 2006. Items in by 21st March, 2006
