Dear Friends,
Today is the Feast of the Ascension
It’s incredible to think that we are already at the beginning of June! Time seems to go quicker the older we get.
Just to recall that the Novena to the Sacred Heart will begin on Thursday 19th June and finish on Friday 27thJune. 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 toFriday 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 Kevin ofGlendalough
Kevin (‘the fair-headed one) was bornof a noble family in Wicklow in 498. He studied for the priesthood inKilnamanagh. He desired a life of solitude and deep prayer and so chose to livein a cave (now called ‘St. Kevin’s Bed) above the upper lake in Glendalough. Helived there as a hermit for seven years. He is said to have had a particularlove of nature and animals – somewhat akin to St. Francis of Assisi. Kevin waseventually joined by others seeking the same life of prayer. A monastery grewup around Kevin which flourished for over 1,000 years after his death. TheAnnals tell us that Kevin died in 618 at the age of 120! The monastic life must have suited him! Kevin is one of the patrons of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Fr. Brendan
SACRED HEART NOVENA MASS TIMES
Weekdays:11am & 7.30pm; Saturday: 11am & 6pm; Sunday 11am & 7.30pm.
Please take leaflets at the back of the church and spread the word.
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
You are warmly invited to join with every parish in the diocese in the annual Novena to the Holy Spirit – our dedicated period of prayer, reflection and planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Novena prayer cards are available at the back of the church.
MATT TALBOT WEEKEND
Friday June 6th, 7.00 pm
· Mat Talbott: a Saint for our times. Fr. Brian Lawless, Vice-postulator of the cause.
· Matt Talbot International Healing Services. Fr. Douglas McKay, Our House Ministries, Philadelphia, USA & Mr.Ken Johnston, Calax Society, USA.
SundayJune 8th, 2 pm
· The Church’s role in addiction andrecovery: a workshop by the Irish Bishops Drug Initiative.
· The importance of the Pioneer TotalAbstinence Association in today’s society: a talk given by the PTTA.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1)
On Saturday 7th June at 3pm, Archbishop of Dublin, Dermott Farrell, will celebrate Mass on the centenary of Venerable Matt Talbot's death at St. Mary’sPro-Cathedral. Afterward, there will be a procession to his tomb at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and prayers for his beatification.
DARE TO HOPE
On Saturday, June 14, the Irish Bishops’ Conference, in collaboration with Knock Shrine, will host Dare to Hope – a dynamic and prayerful gathering for young adults aged 18 to30. The event will take place in the Youth Village at the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock. A €20 attendance charge will enable participants to hear guest speakers, to attend workshops and related events. Dare to Hope will conclude with the celebration of Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady, with Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross as the chief celebrant. For more information, visit https://www.catholicbishops.ie/.
MANRESA RETREATS
· 8-dayDirected Retreat Tuesday-Thursday, 24 June-3 July 2025. A directed retreat offers time for personal prayer, silence, and reflection, with daily guidance from a spiritual director.
· Oasis Day. Saturday, 21 June 2025.A gentle, one-day retreat of reflection and guided prayer.
· Poetry Retreat: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”. Friday-Sunday, 11-13 July 2025. A contemplative weekend retreat using poetry and prayerful reflection. Guided by: Eoin Garrett.
Visit www.manresa.ie for moredetails.
RALLY FOR LIFE
You are invited to the Rally forLife, the biggest pro-life event each year, where thousands Stand for Life andto protect mother and baby. JULY 5th, PARNELL SQ. Dublin city centre,1.30pm.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: €876; Share collection: € 155
Card reader:€ 309
Thanks foryour generosity!