Masses

Clondalkin Village Sundays: (Vigil) Sat 7.30pm, Sunday 9am (Gaeilge) 10.30am (Choral), 12 noon (Family) & 5.30pm Weekdays (Mon – Fri) 7.30am and 10am. Sat 10am First Fridays 7.30am, 10am. Holy Days 7.30pm(Vigil), 7.30am, 10am Confessions Sat 10.30 - 11am & 6.45 - 7.15pm

Clonburris Sundays (Vigil) Sat 6.30 pm Sunday 11am Holy Days 11am and 6.30pm

Knockmitten Sundays (Vigil) Sat 6.30pm, Sunday 10am, 12noon (Family) Weekdays Mon to Fri 9.30am Holy Days (Vigil) 6.30pm; Holy Day 11am Confessions Sat 6pm & by request

Parish Office Hours

Clondalkin: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 12:30 Clonburris: Contact through Village Knockmitten: Mon-Fri Mass times

Submissions for Newsletter: Parishnewsletter1@gmail.com,

Office, Sacristy, by Tuesday not later than 4.30pm

Contacts Village Office/Sacristy 01 459 3520 clondalkinchurch@eircom.net , www.clondalkinparish.com

Fr. Damian Farnon, Moderator 01 459 2665 Fr Padraig O’Sullivan, Co-P.P. 01 464 0441

Knockmitten Fr. Des Byrne CC 01 459 2323

Clonburris Fr. Shán O Cuív CC 01 459 3520

Parish Pastoral Workers Christina Malone 085 7162152 Christina.malone@dublindiocese.ie

Frank Brown 086 101 8173 frank.brown@dublindiocese.ie

@ C l o n d a l k i n v i l l a g e p a r i s h

Clondalkin Village Parish Immaculate Conception & St. Killian Church

Clonburris ╬ Knockmitten

ARE YOU THERE WHEN THE SPIRIT COMES? I m a g i n e b e in g t h e r e w i t h t h e d i s c ip le s h u d d l ed in a l o c k ed ro o m t e r r i f i e d o f m e et i n g w i t h t h e s am e f a t e as t h e i r L o r d a n d Ma s t e r . S u d d e n l y h e ap p e a rs , b l es s i n g t h e m w it h h i s p e a c e . Sh o w i n g h i s h a n d s a n d h i s s id e h e as s u r es t h e m t h at h e i s t h e s a m e J e s u s t h at w al k e d t h e ro a d s o f G a l i l e e w i t h t h e m . J o y r ep l a c e s s ad n e s s . L ik e a ge n t l e s u m m e r b r e e z e , t h e y f e e l h i s b r e at h u p o n t h e m “ R e c e i v e t h e H o l y Sp i r i t “ . H e s e n d s t h e m o u t t o s p e a k t h e l a n gu a g e o f t h e Sp i r i t , t h e l an gu a g e o f p e a c e , o f f o r g i ve n es s , o f g en e r o u s c a r e an d fa i t h fu l s e r v i c e j u s t a s t h e F at h e r h ad s e n t h i m . O r , p i ct u r e b e in g w i t h h i s f o l l o w e r s i n J e r u s a l e m d u r in g t h e J ew is h f e s t iv a l o f P en t e c o s t . W it n es s t h e mi r a c u l o u s c o n fu s io n o f w in d , f i r e an d s p e e ch . F I R E an d W I ND … … t h i n k O l d T es t am e n t ev e n t s … . t h e B UR N -I N G B U S H t h a t at t r a c t ed Mo s es … . t h e P I L L A R O F F IR E i n t h e w i l d e rn es s … . t h e G E NT LE B R E EZ E s i gn a l l in g t h e p r es e n c e o f G od fo r E l i j ah … . . J es u s h ad k ep t h i s p r o m i s e. T h e w o n d e r fu l d e e d s o f Go d a r e t o ld in v a r i o u s l a n g u ag es t o p i l g r i m s f ro m m an y c o u n t r i e s . S i m p l e f o l k f r o m G a l i l e e b e co m e g i an t s an d h e r o e s p r e a c h i n g t h e G o o d N ew s . S u ch w a s , a n d i s , t h e t ra n s fo r m in g p o w e r o f t h e S p i r i t . T o - d a y , o n t h i s f ea s t o f P en t e co s t , y o u a n d I , a r e i n v i t e d t o o p e n o u rs e l v es l i k e t h e d i s c i p l e s t o t h e p re s e n c e a n d p o w e r o f t h e H o ly S p i r i t . H o w c an t h i s b e d o n e? H o w ca n w e b e p r es e n t t o t h e Sp i r i t ’ s i n s p i r a t i o n s , t e a ch i n gs a n d t r an s fo rm a t i o n ? H o w c an w e r e s p o n d g e n e r o u s l y t o h i s g i f t s ? Pe r h ap s P a t r i c k K av a n agh ’ s p o e m “H a v in g C o n f es s e d ” h as t h e a n s w e r . “G o d c a n no t c at c h us U n l es s w e s t ay in t h e u nc o ns c i o us r o om O f o u r he a r t s . W e m us t b e no t h i n g , N o t h i n g t h at G o d m a y m ak e u s s om e t h i n g . ” M a y t h e H o l y Sp i r i t , o n t h i s F e as t o f P e n t e c o s t , “ c a t ch u s ” r e a d y

a n d w i l l i n g t o r e s p o n d t o h i s m a k in g “s o m et h i n g ” o f u s . Sr. Anne

Parish Newsletter

Today is traditionally known as the Birthday of the Church -

not the building or structures - but the people! So …

Happy Bir thday Everyone!

Monday Club 29 May 2017 After the usual tea and cake etc. in the club today. we had a discussion on the possibility of a day’s outing to a flower festival in Johnstown Co Wexford on 1 July but we abandoned the idea. We will arrange something later on in the summer months. There was a “Thank You” card from Rita Carroll on behalf of St Vincent de Paul Society for the €46 raised in the club. Raffle prizes courtesy of Breda Grace. Thank you Breda. Congratulations to Mary Mooney, Breda Connolly and Kathleen Finan & myself for winning prizes in the South Dublin County Council Competition entitled “Childhood Memories”. We will have an exhibition of our entries at our next Monday Club. Today we had Frank Drescher come to talk to us about himself. Most of us would have seen Frank at Mass and assisting in ceremonies. Frank is from Germany and came to Clondalkin last year to gain experience of parish life as he is hoping to further his studies for the priesthood. Thank you Frank for coming to join us and telling us about yourself in the easy relaxed, interesting and at times injecting a bit of humor. It is not so easy to stand up there and share one’s story with others. We in the club thank you and we wish you all the best and will keep you in our prayers. You will be always welcome to come in for the cuppa and chat whenever you can. We wish Margaret Ledwidge and Teresa Hyland speedy recoveries . We will be back in the Club again on 12 June with Minnie’s music. Until then take care. Kathleen

The members of Clondalkin Animal Aid thank most sincerely all those attended and supported our Adoption Day at Newlands Garden Centre where €1230 was raised and new homes were found for 6 dogs and 3 cats. We also send a huge thanks to everyone who took part in our table Quiz on the 18th May when €591 was raised. Thanks a million to the Management and Staff of both venues for their kindness and hospitality. All monies raised go towards the health and welfare of the animals in our care. Your continued support is very much appreciated, we really couldn't do it without you." Mary McCoy

We pray for:

T h o m a s Q u i n n , C o n v e n t V i e w

T h o m a s R o e , O r c h a r d R d

Who died during the week and our sincere prayers and sympathies to their families and friends.

THANK YOU - I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the collection in aid of the Diabetic Unit at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin last week-end.

A total sum of €678.74 was collected. Joan Ward “Bring flowers of the fairest and flowers of the rarest” We asked for donations of flowers to adorn the Statue of Our Lady and again were not disappointed! Our Lady ensured her procession took place in beautiful sunshine in beautiful surroundings. Our thanks to Frank who led the Rosary, people who took part and of course to the members of the Pastoral Council who had the welcome cuppa and biscuits for the grown-ups and drinks for the children and to the sisters of

the Presentation Convent for access to their grounds. PS. Please do feel free to visit the statue of Our Lady in the front of the Convent, browse as you will amid the whispers of the old trees and scrambling of the

squirrels. Sr. Mary keeps the Sacred place beautiful.

Adult Catechism Studies - The Lord’s Prayer – Final Petitions. “And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us”. We ask Gods mercy for our offences and learn to forgive our enemies with the example and help of Christ. We always need to acknowledge our sinfulness, certain of Gods mercy and love. “And lead us not into temptation”. If we live according to the Spirit we will recognize and resist every temptation. We implore the Spirit for strength and discernment. “But deliver us from Evil”. Christians pray to God with the Church, to show the victory won by Christ over Satan. “Amen”. May our daily lives be the “Amen” to

the Lord’s Prayer. Ronan

NEWCASTLE CEMETARY MASS - The Annual Cemetery Mass

in Newcastle Burial Ground takes place on Sun 11th June at 2pm followed by Blessing of the Graves. We are also look-

ing for voluntary help with same. Bridget Breen

He Has Spoken Through the Prophets... Viatores Christi would like to remind you about our third and final talk in the series on renewal and the future of the Church. This will feature journalist and broadcaster Ms. Pat Coyle. Pat was born in Derry City in 1957 and was ten

when the troubles’ started. The Catholic Church and the war on her front street have been two of the most potent patriarchal forces in her life. Her viewpoint as a lay woman is essential in this larger debate. Wed June 7th 2017 at 7.00pm to 9.30pm in the Lecture Hall, Belvedere College Dublin 1 Suggested donation €10. To book you place call 01-8689986 or email shane@viatoreschristi.com

South Dublin County Council has introduced a scheme to help residents who reside in their area, who may be vulnerable

or living alone. This scheme to replace their existing front door European Profile Locks with high security anti snap

locks. Applicants must be living in privately owned accommodation and resident in South Dublin County Council

area. Not all doors are suitable for replacement locks. The closing date for receipt of fully completed application forms is Friday 9th June at 4pm. For further details please

contact Community Services on 01 4149270 or email comdevof@sdublincoco.ie.

Congra t u l a t i ons to Hannah, Kirsty, Chloe, Ashling & Danielle who were commissioned as Eucharistic ministers at last Sunday’s noon mass. If you would like to take up a ministry in our Church please contact Parish Office or Sacristy.

Village Church (today) 7.30pm (Vigil): Willie (Sn), Larry & Pat Nixon, John Fox 10.30am: Billier O ’Brien Esther McCarthy, Christy McCarthy 12 noon: Thomas O ’Brien, (10th An) Martina Mooney, Joe & Jane Langan John Darcy 5.30pm: Johanna Peckham, nee Ho ban , died in UK, sister of Kay Hoban, month ’s mind

Monday 5th, 10 a m - John, Mary & Carmel O ’Neill Friday 9th, 1 0am - Shirley McGrath (An) Saturday 10th, 1 0a m - Mary Delgado (1st An)

Clonburris Sunday 4th June 11am: Pauline Fallon (B Rem), Sean Ryan (8th A) Deceased Members of the Ryan and Buckley Family Bernie Keogh (An), Margaret Duffy (An) Mary Scannell (An) , Michael McKenna (An) Monday 6th June - 10 am - John and Mary O ’Neill Friday 9th June - 1 0a m - Shirley McGrath Saturday 10th June - 10 a m - Mary Delgado (1st An)

CHURCH DUTY

Altar Linen: Mary Jenkins Church Cleaning: Betty Byrne and Rebecca Duggan Flowers: Nuala Kendellon

We are looking for volunteers for Church Cleaning!! The duty necessitates vacuuming the church and general clean

up to have the place inviting and comfortable for the many occasions. All materials are supplied. We have four teams so you are on duty once every four weeks. All work is totally on

volunteer basis. If interested please leave name and contact no. in the Parish Office or Sacristy.

Monday 5th June - Bank Holiday, Mass at 10am only, Miraculous Medal Novena after Mass & Rosary Tuesday 6th June -- Ecumenical Scripture Sharing under the guidance of Sr. Anne after 10am Mass in the Pastoral Centre. CCPC Intercessory Prayer for 9 Clondalkin Parishes, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Deansrath, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 7th June - Charismatic Prayer Group Our Lady Queen of Peace. Come and join us Thursday 8th June - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church from 10.45am to 11.45am Holy Hour with Fr. Padraig at 8pm to 9pm

See all the events for Ecumenical Bible Week that are happening in our area below

The wife and family of the late Ivan O' Sullivan wish to thank all who attended the funeral reception and Mass of a dear

husband and brother , as well as those who sent cards, letters of sympathy & floral tributes. Your prayers and support during this sad time has been much appreciated & the holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. May he rest in peace.

Irene and the O'Sullivan Family

Eimear Fódla Healy, W o o d fo r d R d Aodhla Irene Ní Mháirtín, M o n as te r y P ar k Abigail Kredvik, C as tl e gr an ge Congratulat ions and welcome!

Bishop Field was in attendance last Tuesday to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the girls of the local Presentation Schools. We hope the girls, their families and teachers had a day to fondly remember.

Events happening This Week in our Area for Ecumenical Bible Week 2017

Tuesday 6th June At 10:30am in Clondalkin Village Church Pastoral Centre all

denominations are invited to join us for an Ecumenical Scripture Faith Sharing gathering - The scripture text will be – John 3:16-18

7:30pm – “What would Jesus Tweet … ? The Gospel in 140 Characters” – Presenter: Jonny Sommerville – In the pastoral Centre beside Clondalkin Village Church

Wednesday 7th June 7:30pm – “From Taizé to Theology – The Impact of Bible Study” –

Presenter: Regina McCarrick – in St John’s Parochial Centre, (adjacent to St John’s National School)

Thursday 8th June 7:30pm – “Is the Bible still relevant today?” – Presenter: Annette

MacFarlane – in Sruleen Parish Centre, (adjacent to Sruleen Church)

Friday 9th June 8:50am – Ecumenical prayer service for Children & Young families –

St John’s COI Church, All welcome 7:30pm – Taize, Prayer Around the Cross – Clondalkin Village Church

Sunday 11th June The Clonmino – our local pilgrimage walk! (Just over 14km) of our

places of religious & spiritual significance in the Clondalkin area, you will be surprised how many there are!! We start with 10am mass in Knockmitten Church – We would be delighted if you can join us for all or part of our walk. To view a list of the stops & the approx. arrival times go to - www.clondalkinparish.com/?p=2300

We are asking EVERYONE TO join &

support us with a prayer this

week!!

We are encouraging everyone to support us in prayer this week – even if you can’t

make it to an event – your prayer would mean

a lot! The prayer we are

asking all to say this week in support is

Make sure to pick up a copy of the EBW

Prayer Bookmark – they are available in the

churches or you can print out a few here from our website or follow our facebook

page @TheCCPCDublin

Please spread the invite, share the dates, say the prayer and come along!!