Dear Friends,
Today is Pentecost Sunday. Today we recall when the frightened apostles, hidden away in the upper room, were visited by the Holy Spirit and given the courage to go out fearlessly to preach the Good News throughout the world. We pray today that the Holy Spirit would give courage to each one of us in bearing witness to our faith.
Just to recall that the Novena to the Sacred Heart will begin on Thursday 19th June and finish on Friday 27th June. 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 to Friday from 9.30am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
Saturday from 10.00am – 2.00pm; Sunday9.00am – 12.30pm
Saint of the Week – Saint Anthony of Padua – Friday, 13th June
Born in Lisbon of a noble family in1195. In 1210, he joined the Augustinian Canons in Lisbon. Until the age of 21, he pursued theological studies in Coimbra, Portugal. Fired with adesire to be a missionary, he joined the Franciscans, changing his name from Ferdinand to Anthony. He was sent to work among the Moslems inMorocco. His health failed him and he went to Italy where he showed a remarkable gift for preaching. He also taught theology in Italy and France. The popular statues of Anthony do not do him justice. He was strong and fearless. He castigated those who oppressed the poor and defenceless. In his lifetime, he was known as ‘the hammer of heretics’. He died near Padua, Italy in 1231 and was canonized the following year in1232! Because of his Biblical and theological knowledge, he was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946 by Pope Pius XII. Anthony is chiefly invoked for the return of lost property, possibly because of an incident where a Franciscan novice ran away with a prayer book which Anthony was using. Because of an alarming apparition, the novice was forced to return the book!
SACRED HEART NOVENA MASS TIMES
Weekdays:11am & 7.30pm;
Saturday:11am & 6pm;
Sunday11am & 7.30pm.
Please take leaflets at the back of the church and help spread the word.
RALLY FOR LIFE
You are invited to the Rally for Life, 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.
BL. JOHN SULLIVAN SJ MONTHLY MASS
The monthly Mass in honour of Blessed John Sullivan SJ will be celebrated on Saturday 21st June at 1 pm.
THE YEAR OF CELEBRATIONS by Iva Beranek
Released last week, this book is a sequel to Veronica’s Bookstore. It features characters that aim to spark imagination and build emotional resilience in readers of all ages. Both books are available in the Church's shop and on Amazon.
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Bridie Carolan
Fr. Paul Brassil SJ
Bridie volunteered at St. Francis Xavier’s Church, mainly for the Novena of Grace. Fr. Brassil was Parish Priest.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
PATHWAYS: EXPLORING FAITH ANDMINISTRYRegistration for this two-yearadult faith development course is now open.
This two-year course is aimed atExploring Faith & Ministry Adults of all ages looking to explore and growtheir faith through inputs and small group sharing.
Presenters: Sean Goan, Mary Kirk, FrJohn Joe Spring, Cora O’Farrell, Fr Jim Caffrey, Teresa Menendez, Fr PatO’Donoghue, Natalie Doherty, Fr Gareth Byrne, Patricia Carroll, and Peter Siney
When? Thursday evenings from 7.15pmto 9.15pm (25 September 2025 to 14 May 2026)
Where? DCU St Patrick’s Campus Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education Drumcondra Road Upper, Dublin 9.
Cost: € 300
For more information please visit www.missionministry.ie/pathways or contactpeter.siney@dublindiocese.ie
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