Dear Friends,
Today is the Fest of All Souls.
Saint of the Week – Saint Charles Borromeo (1538 – 1584)
At the age of 22, while not yet a priest, Charles was made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV. In 1568, he was ordained priest and archbishop of Milan. He modified his aristocratic way of living and set his clergy an example of virtuous and selfless living. During the plague of 1576, he worked unceasingly to alleviate sufferers. Some nobles did not like his reforms of the diocese and tried to have him removed from office. An attempt was even made to assassinate him! He was only 46 when he died. He was an outstanding figure among Roman Catholic reformers after the Council of Trent, introducing reforms that were necessary and overdue in the life of the Church. He was canonized by Pope Paul V in 1610.
Reading Club
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 3rd November from 10.00am until 12.00pm in the John Sullivan Room. We will conclude our reading of The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr, OFM, and begin a reading of The History of the Bible by John Barton.
Saturday Morning Talks
Our next session will be on Saturday, 8th November. The topic for this talk will the life and spirituality/theology of Martin Luther.
There will be two more sessions in this series. Further talks will focus on the life and spirituality of Thomas Merton; Brother Roger of Taizé.
Fr. Brendan
IN NOVEMBER WE REMEMBER
The 11 am Masson Sunday, 30th November will be offered for all the faithful departed, with particular mention of those whose funerals were held at Gardiner Street Church between November 2024 and October 2025.
Altar list of the dead envelopes are available at the back of the church and in the shop. To ensure their security, please do not place envelopes in the basket; instead, return them to the Office or hand them to a Church staff member.
ANNUAL MEMORIALMASS FOR DECEASED JESUIT MISSIONARIES. During this Mass we remember our Missionaries in a special way and invite their families and friends to join us in celebrating the heroic lives of our Companions and honouring their legacy.
The Memorial Mass takes place on Sunday 9th November at 2:30pm and will be celebrated in the Gonzaga College Chapel, Sandford Road, Dublin 6 – Parking will be available at Gonzaga Church and Milltown Park, and there is also a Luas stop nearby.
THE COMMUNICATION WORKERS BAND will play on Sunday 9th November at 11am Mass instead of the choir. The mass will be offered for deceased members of the Band.
HOPE CONCERNT
Get ready to be moved by this uplifting evening of amazing music performers, dancing, adoration, and thanksgiving, marking two centuries of St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral’s legacy. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, with an opportunity for fellowship, with tea, coffee, and light refreshments served, allowing guests to connect and celebrate together.
Saturday 15th,7 pm
Free admission. Book a spot on eventbrite.ie/e/hope-concert
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION
Church: € 770.Share: €135. Card reader: € 378
Thank for your continued support