Dear Friends,
Today is The Feast of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
We are currently on Day Four of the Novena to the Sacred Heart. Let us continue to pray for each other and for our intentions.
History of Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Devotion to the Sacred Heart was common in medieval times but it became more popular due to some visions which Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque (+1690), a Visitation nun ofParay-le-Monial, in central France, is reported to have experienced between1673 and 1675. Initially, she was not believed by her religious community, but a new spiritual director to the convent, a Jesuit, Saint Claude La Colombière (+1682) did believe her and encouraged Margaret Mary. Together, they promoted devotion to the Heart of Jesus. The French Jesuits, in particular, promoted this devotion as a way to counteract Jansenism, a theological movement in France of the time which presented God as being somewhat severe and demanding. In sharp contrast, devotion to the Sacred wanted to emphasize the mercy, love and compassion of Jesus Christ for each one of us.
Novena to the Sacred Heart
The Novena will continue until Friday 12th June when we will celebrate The Feast of the Sacred Heart. The Novena Masses are at 11.00am and 7.30pm. Please note that the 1.00 pm daily Mass will not be a Novena Mass.
Volunteers to read at Mass and for the Choir
Margaret (our soloist) and Seamus (our organist) always welcome new members to join thechoir. Rehearsals areon a Sunday morning at 10.30am in the John Sullivan Room, before the 11.00amMass.
Reading Club
We are taking a break for the summer months and will return on Monday, 21st September.
Fr. Brendan
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
For Church: €763. Share: € 135
Card reader: €509
IDonate: € 140
All contributions are gratefully accepted, and the donors are remembered in our prayers.
RECORDINGS OFTHE NOVENA MASSES
The 11.00am Mass of the Novena to the Sacred Heart will be recorded and posted on our website, gardinerstchurch.ie. You can also submit prayer requests online using the link that you will find on the website.
POPE LEO XIV’s PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE
For the values of sports.
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
MANRESA- Jesuit Centre ofSpirituality
Manresa is close to the heart of Dublin yet is a place apart - an ideal place in which to nourish the spirit and find peace in God. Our mission is to help people of all denominations, traditions and beliefs to discover the living God present and active in their daily lives.
Upcoming Retreats and Courses
Oasis Day - 13 June
4-day Directed Retreat: 14-18 June
8-day Directed Retreat: 23 June- 2ndJuly
For more information and bookings,visit
https://www.manresa.ie/retreats
RE-JOYCE WITH PALESTRINA CHOIR
Aunique celebration of sacred music from Ulysses and other works by James Joyce,with The Palestrina Choir. Time: 7:30pm. Date: Bloomsday, June 16.Location: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.
This Bloomsday, experience a glorious evening of sacred music from Ulysses and other works by James Joyce. This special concert will explore the musical life of Joyce’s Dublin as well as Joycean links with both the Palestrina Choir and thePro-Cathedral itself. Sit back and listen to readings from Joyce’s work and some of the most beautiful sacred music ever written including Palestrina’s Missa Papae Marcelli, Mozart’s Twelfth Mass, and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. Don't miss this incredible musical collaboration presented by Darina Gallagher, Director of the James Joyce Centre, and Blánaid Murphy, Director of the Palestrina Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral.
THEWAY.IE
The Way.ieis a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops’ Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. It isintended to help people discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and followers. Visit www.theway.ie.
MOUNTJOY SQUARE AND NORTH GREAT GEORGE’S STREET WONDER WANDER TRAIL LAUNCH – Wed 17th June at 11am
Minister James Browne, T.D and The National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) are thrilled to invite you to the launch of the Mountjoy Square and North Great George’s Street Wonder Wander Trail on Wednesday 17th June at 11am. The launch will take place in Mountjoy Square Park and will feature a Heritage Hub showcasing the traditional crafts of brickwork, plastering and joinery.
The trail has beendeveloped in collaboration with the Architectural Conservation Office of DublinCity Council and is the latest edition to the Wonder Wander Trail Network.Focused on the Mountjoy Square and North Great George’s Street