Friday 1 April 2011

Some of the Latest News of Our Parish

Something Different for Lent?

The retreat sheet for this week is available in Saggart, Rathcoole and Brittas this weekend. See the sheet for more details.

Monday Night Prayer for Lent
Don’t forget, there is quiet and meditative prayer every Monday night during Lent 7.30 - 8.30pm in Rathcoole Church, led by Sr. Maragret. All welcome.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The next meeting of the Rathcoole-Saggart branch will be held in Rathcoole Church on Friday 1st April at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Swiftbrook Paper Mills Mass
Mass for deceased and past employees of Swiftbrook Paper Mills will be held on Sunday 10th April at 11.30 in Saggart Church. All welcome.

Rathcoole Students in Emmanuel Concert
Congratulations to the students from Holy Family Community School, who took part with hundreds of second level students in the Emmanuel Concert in The Helix Theatre on Thursday March 24th. The concert was uplifting and very entertaining. Well done to you all and kudos to Padraig Meredith, their music teacher, who made their participation possible.

Lenten Concert for St. Vincent de Paul
Celtic Rose featuring Aisling Ennis (Harp), Emer Barry (Soprano) and Mary McCaul (Violin/Piano) will give a concert in aid of the Holy Family Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Rathcoole.
Saturday 2nd April 2011 8pm.
Holy Family Church, Rathcoole. Admission €10.

Lough Derg Day Retreat from Our Parish
A day retreat to Lough Derg will go from the parish on Saturday 7th May 2011. The fare of €75 includes Coach Fare, Morning Tea and Scones, Boat Fare, Lunch on the Island and Dinner on Return Journey. Depart Rathcoole Church Car Park 6am Sharp; Return 10pm approx.
Phone Phyl 01-4580709 or 087-2062863
Take this opportunity to step out of your ordinary routine for the day and enjoy the beautiful surroudings of the island while having an opportunity to reflect and grow spiritually.

Orlagh Retreat Centre (Old Court Road, Dublin 16)
The Monthly DAY FOR YOURSELF for April will take place on Saturday 2nd April from 10.00am to 4.30pm. The theme will be ‘Seeing again for the first time’. It will be directed by John Byrne and Bernadette Toal. Cost :€50. Tel. 4958190.