Dear Friends,
Today is theFourth Sunday of Lent.
We give thanks for the great success of this year’s Novena of Grace. Thank you all for comingso faithfully to each session. We wish Fr. Brian Christopher, S.J. every blessing in his ministry in Belize.
Feast of St. Patrick
Tuesday, 17th March, is the Feast of St. Patrick. Masses will be at 9.15 am and 11.00am.Enjoy the day!
Saint of the Week
Apart from St Patrick and St. Joseph, there is no canonized saint of note this week.
Volunteers to read at Mass and for the Choir
Margaret (oursoloist) and Seamus (our organist) would welcome people to join the choir.
Rehearsals are on a Sunday morning at 10.15 am in the John Sullivan Room, before the 11.00amMass.
Reading Club
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 16th March from 10.00am – 12 Noon. We are currently reading. The Sign – Reading the Gospel of John by Seán Goan. Our next book willbe The Confessions of St. Augustine, edited by Benignus O’Rourke OSA. You are welcome to join.
Fr. Brendan
GIVE A CHILD A SEAT IN THE CLASSROOM – Red Chair Education Fund
Every child deserves a seat in a classroom—a place to learn, grow and dream about a brighter future. Yet today, 251 million children are out of school, including 98 million in Sub-Saharan Africa. Poverty, conflict and discrimination keep their seats empty.
The Red Chair represents a child’s place in school and the life-changing opportunity education brings. With your support, children in some of the world’s most marginalized communities can take their seat and begin building a better future.
A gift of €20 provides a school kit with essential learning materials, while €200 can keep achild in school for one full term.
Donate today and give a child their place in the classroom. Your support can change a life through education. 📚
Visit our office Irish Jesuits International at 20 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 or call 01 836 6509. www. Iji.ie
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
Iva Beranek,our former Parish Manager, will give this one-evening retreat on the Feast ofthe Annunciation, 25th March, ant 7pm. Christ the King Church, Cabra.
BL. JOHNSULLIVAN SJ MONTHLY MASS Blessing of the sick and thanksgiving for his life onSaturday 21st March at 1 pm.
LENTEN CONCERT AT ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL
This Lent,experience an afternoon of beautiful sacred music at St Mary’s Cathedral.
The PalestrinaChoir and the St Mary’s Cathedral Girls’ Choir are joined by members of Marlborough Baroque for a deeply moving programme of music for the Lentenseason.
Sunday, March 15, from 3:30pm to 5pm
Tickets available on Eventbrite (€22).
JESUIT CENTREOF SPIRITUALITY- 8-DAY HOLY WEEK GUIDED RETREAT
From:4:00pmFriday 27 March 2026
To:10:00amSunday 5 April 2026
Silent retreat.Accommodation and meals included
The Retreat will enable us to enter fully into the sacred drama of the church's holiest week. We are invited to accompany Jesus, as he reveals the depth and perfection of God's love for us.
James Hanvey SJ will give an input each morning as an aid to prayer and reflection, and spiritual directors will be available to meet retreatants personally. The ceremonies of Holy Week are celebrated in common, culminating with the celebration of the Easter Vigil.
Places available.
More information at Manresa.ie
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
For Church: €1340. Share: € 236.
Card reader:€729
IDonate: €110
All contributions are gratefully accepted, and the donors are remembered in our prayers.