This Week

Knocklyon News
The deadline for the January/February issue of the Knocklyon News is Sunday 11th January, 2009.

Schools Notice
St Colmcille’s Senior and Junior Schools re-open on Wed 7 Jan 2009.

Knocklyon Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Fair took place on Sunday 30 Nov in St Colmcille's Junior School. Thanks to all who made the event such a wonderful success - contributors, collectors, buyers, sellers, stall-hands, school staff, the setup crew, the clean-up crew, and of course Santa Claus and his team of elves. Well done all! Pics here

Thank You

SVP Christmas Appeal 2008
The Knocklyon Conference of St Vincent de Paul thanks you for your generosity to their Annual Christmas Appeal which through monies collected and donations netted €24,784.

Parish Pastoral Forum

Meetings for 2008/2009
Sept 15
Oct 20
Dec 15
Jan 19
Mar 09
Apr 20
May 25

Meetings at 8.00 pm in the Iona Centre.

Notice Board

Christenings
The dates for Christenings during the coming months are:
Sat 17 Jan (12 noon)
Sat 21 Feb (12 noon)
Sat 21 Mar (12 noon)
Sat 18 April (12 noon)
Sat 16 May (12 noon)
Sat 20 June (12 noon)
Sat 18 July (12 noon)
Sat 22 Aug (12 noon)
Sat 19 Sept (12 noon)
Sat 17 Oct (12 noon)
Sat 14 Nov (12 noon)
Sat 12 Dec (12 noon)
Contact Parish Office at 4941204 - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Communion Under Both Species
Those who wish to receive Communion under both Species are most welcome to do so. Please see the next item.

Instruction of The Congregation For Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacrament
(Redemptionis Sacramentum)
On certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist. Issued 25 March 2004
§104. “The communicant must not be permitted to instinct the Host himself in the Chalice, nor to receive the intincted Host in the hand”

House-bound Parishioners
If you or any member of your family is unable to come to Church due to sickness or old age, please contact the Parish Office (4941204) and arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to them.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
will take place every Saturday from 10.30 am until 11.00 am.

Booking Of Masses
Anniversary/Special Intention Masses may be booked by calling to or contacting the Parish Office at 4941204.

Our Sick
Please notify the priests of the Parish if someone you know is sick at home or in hospital and would like a priest to call to see them.

SVP
Contact number for local conference of St Vincent de Paul is 087 324 6321.

AWARE - Helping To Defeat Depression
On the first Monday of each month (excluding Bank Holidays), a mental health information room is open in the Iona Centre from 7.00 - 9.00 pm. The aim of this resource will be to provide factual information on many mental health conditions and the services available.

Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs
If you have a child with special needs and would like to meet other parents like yourself, why not come along to the Iona Centre. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. Tel. 086 8073388 or 085 729 8202 for further details.

Thirtysomething!
Looking to meet up with other your own age from parishes around Dublin? The Thirtysomethings organise walks, meals, masses, evening out etc. email 30something@eircom.net

Marriage difficulties
Does your marriage bring you joy…..or is it breaking your heart?
Contact: RetrouvailleIreland, 49 Grange Wood, Rathfarnham. Telephone 4953536;
Email: info@retrouvaille.ie
Website: www.retrouvaille.ie

Gospel Reflection

January 2009

Year of St Paul

Child Protection Policy

The Parish Child Protection Document
was officially launched on Monday 12 May at 7.30 pm in the Iona Centre. The Training and Development Co-ordinator of the Child Protection Service(Dubllin Archdiocese), Fr Paddy Boyle was in attendance, along with Fr Jimmy Murray, PP, and the members of the Child Protection Team, Peter Hanrahan, Anne Walsh, and Michael Giblin. Over the coming months the protocols and procedures detailed in the document will be implemented across the parish. The document may be viewed here.

Parish Logo

Click here to read about the symbolism of our parish logo.

Meet the Carmelites

Meet the members of the Carmelite Community who serve the parish of St Colmcille's, Knocklyon.
Read more ...

The Carmelite Way of Life

What does the Carmelite way of life entail?
Read about Carmelite Spirituality

Message From the Prior Provincial of the Irish Carmelites, Fr Fintan Burke:
My words are for those young men who have given some thought to dedicating their lives to God in the Carmelite Order. The call of God is a gentle but persistent call. When the Lord calls he expects an answer.
Full text

"Contemplation in Action"
For a general overview of the life of the modern-day Carmelite Friar check out the Order of Carmelites site at
www.carmelites.net

The Carmelite Family
Everything you want to know about the Carmelite Order worldwide, including Friars, Nuns, Sisters and Lay People.
http://www.ocarm.org

The Carmelite Forum
This forum offers you an opportunity to discuss issues relating to spirituality and prayer. Please feel free to engage in conversation with other visitors by expressing your views, questions, doubts, etc. Visit the forum at
www.carmeliteforum.org

Carmelites in Ireland
This is the site of the Irish Province outlining the history and current involvement of the Order in Ireland.
www.carmelites.ie

Used Postage Stamps

Don't throw out those used stamps! Please save the used stamps from your workplace and home, and hand them into the Presbytery.

Iona Centre

The Iona Centre currently has rooms (of varying sizes) available for hire at reasonable rates for meetings, courses etc.
Booking & Enquiries to:
ionacentre@knocklyonparish.com

See this week

Coffee Shop in the Iona Centre

Enjoy a relaxing break and a fresh cuppa

Open
Mon - Thurs, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm
Fri 9.30 am - 1.00 pm.

The Church Shop

Open:
Mon to Fri after the 10.00 am Mass
Sunday after 10, 11 am and 12.30 pm Mass

Mass Cards, Rosary Beads,
Missals, Bibles, Crucifixes, Religious Gifts, wide selection of books

Parish Office, Carmelite Presbytery

For all your queries, bookings, certificates, etc. The Parish Office in the Presbytery, is open Mon - Fri from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Tel: 4941204 Fax: 4942343

Email the Parish Office/Presbytery at
presbytery@knocklyonparish.com

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Updated: 3 January, 2009