This Week

Collectors Wanted
Weekly Envelope Collectors are needed for the following areas: Idrone (1), Templeroan (1), and Glenvara (2). Please leave name and telephone no at the Parish Office 4941204.

Bereaved? Need support? Would it help to talk?
Why not meet the Bethany Support Group on Monday 26 July at 8.00 pm in the Iona Centre.

BA in Theology and Lifelong Education
Offered by Mater Dei this course can be completed over a number of years in the evening on a part-time basis. A number of the modules are run in Colaiste Eanna in Ballyroan. The closing date for applications is 13 August. Full details and application form available here. Application form also available from Fr Sean at the Presbytery.

Ministers of the Eucharist
Roster for the months of July and August available in the Sacristy.

Explore the meaning of life
Alpha 10-week course will commence on Thursday 23 September in the Knocklyon Community School. Contact: Anne 087 6874658 School: 01 4952888
(beginning of Sept.) www.alphacourse.ie All Welcome

Carmelite Whitefriar St Shop Appeal
- in need of Bric-a-Brac, Clothes, etc. No Books. Items may be brought to the Iona Centre.

Bereaved? Need support? Would it help to talk?
The Knocklyon Bethany Group Support meets on Monday 28th June at 8.00 pm. in the Iona Centre.

HomeInstead Senior Care Memory Clinics in Ireland
A new guide has been published to provide up-to-date information on Memory Clinics in Ireland. The Guide outlines the Memory Clinic services available across the country and provides a list of all clinics in Ireland. Go to www.homeinstead.ie to download your free copy.

Complimentary Irish Pensioners' Handbook 2010
Home Instead Senior Care have launched The Irish Pensioners' Handbook for 2010 and is offering a complimentary copy to members of the Parish. The handbook is a very useful reference guide and national directory of various services and useful information for Ireland’s seniors. To arrange to have your complimentary copy of the Handbook sent to you, please contact Home Instead Senior Care on 01 4241945.

Communion Sunday 2010
Congratulations to the children and families on First Communion Sunday. Pics here.

Sancta Maria College Jubilee Sept 1960 - Sept 2010
Sancta Maria College, Ballyroan is celebrating 50 years as a Secondary School in September 2010 with special forthcoming events.
16th September - Visit to the school by President McAleese
12th-14th November - Special events for past students, teachers and parents. Check school website for updates

Confirmation 2010
Congratulations to the boys and girls who were confirmed in March.
Pics available here.

News from Zimbabwe
Knocklyon's twin parish, St Simon Stock in Rusape, saw the return of Fr Bob Kelly. Fr Bob spent some of his time in Ireland with us here in Knocklyon and many had the opportunity to get to know him. He is settled back in now and has sent us some notes on his day-to-day life in Africa. May update . Click here for more

Age Action Ireland
is running a Care & Repair Service for people over 60 years of age. Using a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons they carry out minor repairs for older people. The service is free, you only pay for the materials used. Volunteers are vetted and carry official ID cards. For details contact 1890 369 369 or 01 475 69 89

The Knocklyon Bethany Bereavement Support Group
is pleased to offer a new service to the bereaved. Beginning on Monday 22 March at 8 pm and the last Monday of each following month, members of the group will be available in the Iona Centre.
If you are bereaved and need support, you are welcome to drop in for an hour to either join a small group who will share their experience of bereavement, or to speak on a one-to-one basis with one of the support group. These evenings are open to anyone who has been bereaved, whether recently or in the more distant past. Some of those recently bereaved in the Parish have been visited in the past few months by members of the Knocklyon Bethany Group. We welcome all to our drop-in-evenings, those with whom we have previously been in contact and those we have not yet met. In the meantime the Knocklyon Bethany Bereavement Support Group can always be reached on 086 3464 556.

Year of Evangelisation
A series of courses for those interested in any aspect of ministry or spiritual development is being run by the Dublin diocese. Full detail of courses and resources are available at the Litmus website.

Thank You

Kilashandra Sisters
The Holy Rosary Sisters thank you for your generosity to last Sunday's collection. Total amounted to €1,343.

Contact Nos:

SVP - 087 3246321
Bethany Bereavement - 086 3464556

Knocklyon News - Deadlines

Advertisers: queries and copies may be sent to
presbytery@knocklyonparish.com

Parish Pastoral Forum

Meetings for 2010 - 2011.
13 September

All meetings at 8.00 pm in the Iona Centre.

Notice Board

Christenings
Christenings ceremonies take place twice monthly at 12 noon.
April 17th and 24th
May 15th and 22nd
June 19th and 26th
July 17th (just the one date)
Aug. 21st (just the one date)
Sept. 18th and 25th
Oct. 16th and 23rd
Nov. 13th and 20th
Dec. 11th and 18th
If you wish to present a child for baptism, please 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 Monday to Friday by calling or contacting the Parish Office at 494 1204 - (9.30 to 12.30 pm) and on Saturday/Sunday by calling into the Sacristy after all Masses.

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.

Accord Tallaght
change of address: Unit E, Exchange Hall, Belgard Sq. North, Tallaght (beside entrance to Tallaght Hospital). Tel. 01 4590337

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?
Retrouvaille Ireland is hosting a Retrouvaille Weekend Programme on Friday 20 Feb to Sunday 22 Feb. If you would like to talk to someone, would like more information, or register for the programme, please get in touch at 495 3536 or 450 0922;
Contact: RetrouvailleIreland, 49 Grange Wood, Rathfarnham. Telephone 4953536;
Email: info@retrouvaille.ie
Website: www.retrouvaille.ie

50th International Eucharistic Congress - Dublin 2012

What exactly is a Eucharistic Congress and what is its purpose?

Neighbour Parishes

Mass Times in nearby parishes:
Firhouse - Saturday: 6.00 pm.
Sunday: 10.30 a.m. & 12 noon
Ballyroan - Saturday: 7.00 p.m.
Sunday: 9, 10 a.m. & 12 noon
Ballyboden - Saturday 6.30 p.m.
Sunday: 10.30 a.m. & 12 noon

Firhouse Parish

Ballyboden Parish

Pope gets a digital presence

Pope Benedict XVI reaches out to Generation Y with his message:
"Human hearts are yearning for a world where love endures, where gifts are shared, where unity is built, where freedom finds meaning in truth, and where identity is found in respectful communion."

Pope online here

Link to Pope Benedict's Pastoral Letter to Ireland March 2010

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

Tom Horan & Friends Benefit CD - €10.
In aid of the Irish Cancer Society,
The Irish Hospice Foundation,
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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 - Thurs from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 3.00 to 5.00 pm; Fri 9.30 am - 3.00 pm.
Tel: 4941204 Fax: 4946842

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

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Updated: 25 July, 2010