Dear Friends,
Today is Trinity Sunday.
Just to recall that the Novena to the Sacred Heart will begin this week on Thursday 19th June and will conclude on Friday 27th June. Our preacher this year will be Fr. Vincent Sherlock, a priest of the diocese of Achonry. Fr. Vincent is a regular contributor to the Sacred Heart Messenger.
The Front Office is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
Saturday from 10.00am – 2.00pm; Sunday9.30am – 12.30pm
Saint of the Week – Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. (1568 – 1591) – Saturday, 21st June
Aloysius was the eldest son of the Marquis of Castiglione. Since he was the heir to the family title, his father took him on military expeditions when he was only four years old! When Aloysius was nine he was sent to live at the court of the Grand Duke Francesco de Medici to learn the customs of princely life. Intrigue and deceit abounded in this court. Aloysius was in no way attracted by this life. He received his First Communion from St. Charles Borromeo, Cardinal of Milan. For a while, Aloysius was in the retinue of the Empress Maria of Austria on her return to Spain. By this time Aloysius was convinced that the princely life was not for him. Much against his father’s wishes, Aloysius joined the Jesuits in Rome in 1585. He later began studies in theology in Rome. This was a time of severe famine and plagues in Italy. Aloysius begged alms for the plague-stricken and worked directly with the sick. He caught the plague himself and died at the age of twenty-three. Aloysius was beatified by Pope Paul V on 19 October, 1605, and canonized by Pope Benedict XIII on 31 December, 1726.
Fr. Brendan
SACRED HEART NOVENA MASS TIMES
Weekdays:11am & 7.30pm;
Saturday:11am & 6pm;
Sunday11am & 7.30pm.
The shop will be open from 6:30 to 8 pm during the Novena, except on Sunday the 22nd and Thursday the 26th.
Please take leaflets at the back of the church and help spread the word.
POPE LEO XIV PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
RALLY FOR LIFE
You are invited to the Rally for Life, the biggest pro-life event each year, where thousands Stand for Life and to protect mother and baby. JULY 5th, PARNELL SQ. Dublin city centre,1.30pm.
BL. JOHN SULLIVAN SJ MONTHLY MASS
The monthly Mass inhonour of Blessed John Sullivan SJ will be celebrated on Saturday 21st June at 1 pm.
THE JULY MESSENGER explores pivotal topics, including heartfelt tributes to Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV's unifying impact. It highlights the work of Solidarity with South Sudan amidst conflict and the achievements of Sr. Mary Courtney FMSA in Zambia. Articles touch on climate change's devastating effects in Guatemala, AI's ethical implications as guided by Irish bishop Paul Tighe, and the role of deacons within the Irish Church. The issue also honours St Oliver Plunkett's legacy, and offers engaging content with reflections, prayer, cookery, and crosswords. This edition blends thought-provoking themes with light-hearted summer reading features.
Available in the shop.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: €201; Share collection: € 35
Card reader:€ 444
Lourdescollection: € 829
Thanks foryour generosity!