Autumn Programme 2010

Course 1

Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress 2012

‘The Master says this to you: “Where is the room for me to eat the Passover with my disciples?” The man will show you a large upper room furnished with couches. Make the preparations there’ (Luke 22: 11-12).

‘Make the preparations there’
In 2012, Ireland will host the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. In announcing the Congress, Pope Benedict XVI hoped that it would be “a source of lasting spiritual renewal”. The Church in Ireland is invited to prepare for this great encounter with the Lord.

We invite you to participate in this time of preparation. Four speakers will address the great mystery of the Eucharist this autumn.

Talk 1

Fr. Kevin Doran Communion – Invitation to become what We Receive
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 at 8.00 p.m.

Fr. Kevin Doran is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin and the General Secretary for the International Eucharistic Congress. He is the co-ordinator of the Diaconate Programme for the Archdiocese of Dublin, and has published on the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Personhood, Bioethics, and on the Social Teaching of John Paul II.

Talk 2

Frances Hogan The Pearl of Great Price
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 8.00 p.m.

Frances Hogan is a lay missionary and educator working in the Catholic Church since the late 1960’s. She has taught in Africa and Ireland, and served four years on the Theological Commission of the Irish Bishops. She has written many books on Sacred Scripture and also works as a Spiritual Director and Retreat giver.

Talk 3

Fr. Finbarr Clancy, S.J. Sacrament of Communion
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 8.00 p.m.

Fr. Finbarr Clancy SJ lectures in Patristics and Systematic Theology at the Milltown Institute and in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He has written on the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance, the work of Yves Congar and the early Church Fathers. He is a member of the Theological Commission preparing for the Eucharistic Congress.

Talk 4

Fr. Chris O’Donnell, O. Carm. The Hidden Riches of the Eucharist
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 at 8.00 p.m.

Fr. Chris O’Donnell, O. Carm., taught for many years in the area of Spiritual Theology and Systematic Theology at the Milltown Institute, Dublin. He has published widely on the Holy Spirit, Our Lady and St. Therese of Lisieux. His Ecclesia: A Theological Encyclopedia of the Church, is recognised as an excellent and reliable guide to understanding the Church and is a reflection of his enthusiasm for the faith.

Course 2

Autumn Yoga

Take Time Out for You with Yoga
Enjoy practicing easy yoga poses with relaxation in the idyllic atmosphere of ‘the quiet room’ and leave feeling wonderful!
Tutor: Margaret Birmingham

Commencing: Wednesday September 22nd for 5 weeks

Time: (a) 8.00—9.00 p.m.

Fee: €65.00

Commencing: Thursday September 23rd for 5 weeks

Time: (b) 10.45—11.45 a.m.

Fee: €65.00

Commencing: Thursday September 23rd for 5 weeks

Time: (c) 8.15—9.15 p.m.

Fee: €65.00

Course 3

Meditation

Guided Practice with Margaret Birmingham
Come along and enjoy a little peace in a beautiful ambiance of tranquillity and before long you will notice the benefits of meditation.

Commencing: Monday October 4th for 3 weeks

Time: (1) 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

Fee: €40.00

Commencing: Monday November 15th for 3 weeks

Time: (2) 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

Fee: €40.00

Course 4

Vision

This workshop is a unique opportunity for you to experience an Abundant Life.

What is Vision?

1. Discover how the power of the Beatitudes gives you a deep spiritual experience.
2. You discover the beauty and goodness of your true self as God created you.
3. You stop carrying the past and live in the freedom of the present.
4. All your relationships are improved.
5. You replace fear and worry with love and trust.
6. Reach goals you thought were beyond you.

In a word an abundant life.

Facilitator: Fr. Flann Lynch OFM cap., has developed this programme in New Zealand and Ireland and has given it also in Australia, Korea and England.

Date: Saturday October 2nd

Time: 10.00 – 4.00 p.m. (enrolment 9.30 a.m.)

Cost: Donation

People to make their own arrangements for lunch. Tea/Coffee provided.

The above courses must be booked in advance by post or at the Centre - Phone 4943712 .

Download Application Form (pdf format) here