Dear Friends,
Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Saint of the Week
The Diocese of Clogher (Monaghan) celebrates the Feast of Saint Macartan on Tuesday, 24th March. Macartan was converted to Christianity by St. Patrick and was popularly known as Patrick’s‘ Strongman’ because of his dedication to the fledgling Church in Ireland. Macartan became the first bishop of Clogher. He died in 506 AD.
Holy Week Ceremonies
Holy Week is almost upon us. It begins next Sunday, Palm Sunday, 29th March.
The Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, 2nd April at 7.30pm. This will include the customary Washing of the Feet and the Procession to the Altar of Repose.
On Good Friday, 3rd April, there will Stations of the Cross at 12.15 noon and the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm
Due to popular demand, we will have The Easter Vigil this year beginning at 9.00pm with the Lighting of the Paschal Fire and the Singing of the Easter Exultet.
Volunteers to read at Mass and forthe Choir
Margaret (our soloist) and Seamus(our organist) would welcome people to join the choir.
Rehearsals are on a Sunday morning at 10.15am in the John Sullivan Room, before the 11.00am Mass.
Reading Club
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 30th March from 10.00am – 12 Noon. We are currently reading The Confessions ofSt. Augustine, edited by Benignus O’Rourke OSA. You are welcome to join.
Fr. Brendan
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Deirdre Scully
May her soul and the souls of all thefaithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
Iva Beranek, our former Parish Manager, will give this one-eveningretreat on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25th March, ant 7pm. Christ the King Church,Cabra.
JESUIT CENTRE OFSPIRITUALITY- 8-DAY HOLY WEEK GUIDED RETREAT
From:4:00pm Friday 27March 2026
To:10:00am Sunday 5April 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'slove 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 EasterVigil.
Places available. More information at Manresa.ie
FREE ONLINE RETREAT. The Priory Institute is delighted to offer a FREE OF CHARGE Easter Triduum retreat Journey through the Sacred Music of the Easter Triduum. The retreat giver, Dr John O'Keeffe, was awarded a Knighthood of St Gregory by the Holy See in recognition of his services to Irish Church Music.
Visit prioryinstitute.com to register/findout more.
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
For Church: € 846. Share: € 148.
Card reader: € 378
IDonate: € 110
All contributions are gratefully accepted, and the donors are rememberedin our prayers.