Parish of Dunshaughlin – Culmullen

Parish Mission Statement:

The Mission of our Parish, is for us to be an active,

Worshipping, compassionate and evangelising community

In which, through the power of the Holy Spirit,

 Everyone feels and believes they belong to the Family of God

Priests of the Parish
Fr. Joe Clavin PP 01- 825 9114 Fr. John Kerrane PA 01- 824 1976
Fr. Barry Condron 01- 8024650
Pastoral Centre: 01-802 4780
Emergency No: 086 – 811 2311
Email: dunshaughlinparish@eircom.net

 

 

Fourth Sunday of Lent

14th March 2010

 

Witness to Faith

Sometimes the joy of the Lenten season may become obscured by the passion and death of Jesus. But today’s liturgy, from its very first word, reminds us once again that we are in a season of Joy. Our celebration of Lent is from a post-Easter point of view. Even in these days of the impending shadow of the cross, Christ has risen. The Father has vindicated him.

© St. Pauls, 2009

Mass Times in the Parish:

Dunshaughlin: – Sat Vigil- 7pm, Sun- 9am and 12noon,

                             Weekdays Mon –Sat 10am.

 

Culmullen: - Sat Vigil- 8pm, Sun- 10.30am, Weekdays Mon - Fri 9am

Confessions:
Dunshaughlin: Sat – 12noon to 12.30pm and after morning and evening Masses
Culmullen: Sat – After evening Mass

Exposition:
Dunshaughlin: Tue – 9.00am to 10pm and Wed - 9am to 12pm
Culmullen: Thur – 9.30am to 11am

Baptisms: All parents are requested to attend a preparation Programme.
Next meeting, Wednesday 24th March at 8pm.
Call the Parochial House 8259114 or
Roisín 086- 8412260 for bookings.

 

 

 

 

 

Mass Intentions This Weekend Sat 13th & Sun 14th March
Dunshaughlin: Sat Vigil- Patrick & Helen McLoughlin
Sun 9am- Mary & Matthew Quinn 12noon- Michael Hanway.

Culmullen: Vigil 8pm- James & Hannah McManus,
Sun 10.30am– Jack & Peggy Blount.
Mass Intentions next week Mon 15th March - Sun 21st March
Dunshaughlin: Mon 10am- Private Intention Wed 12noon – William O’Dwyer Thur 10am – Anne Flood Fri 10am – Gertie Gangly- Fallon
Sat 10am- Noreen Walsh, Sat Vigil- Michael & Margaret Mullaney
Sun 9am- Sarah & Patrick Gallagher& Family 12noon- Frank Devaney

Culmullen: Wed 10am- Frank & Mary Walsh Vigil 8pm- Pat Fox,
Sun 10.30am– Maura Donoghue.

Ministers of the Eucharist – Tue 16th & Wed 17th St. Patrick’s Day
Dunshaughlin: Tue 8pm- John Williams, Veronica Page, Marion Carberry
Wed 9am– Frank Flood, Kieran Staunton, Delia Minnock .
12noon-Gery Lynch, Alison Pender, Catherine Haley.

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– John Browne, Sun 10.30am– Rena Griffin
Ministers of the Word – Tue 16th & Wed 17th St. Patrick’s Day
Dunshaughlin: Tue 8pm- – 1st Reader: Valerie Madden, 2nd Reader Mary Morrin
Wed 9am– 1st Reader: Kathy Kavanagh, 2nd Reader Stephanie Nolan
12noon-1st Reader: Kieran Rushe, 2nd Reader Barbara Sheehan

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– Hugh Leonard, Sun 10.30am– Claire Sheeran

Ministers of the Eucharist – Sat 20th & Sun 21st March
Dunshaughlin: Sat Vigil– Marie Felle- Brady, Bernard Jones, Mary Morrin
Sun 9am– Marion Doherty, Marion Kan, Nola Leonard
12noon-Aisling Donnelly, Mary Fitzmaurice, Breda Dennehy.

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– Andrew Conlon-Trant, Sun 10.30am– Rosalind Molloy.
Ministers of the Word – Sat 20th & Sun 21st March
Dunshaughlin: Sat Vigil– 1st Reader: Frances Daly, 2nd Reader: Marian Doherty. Sun 9am– 1st Reader: Kathy Kavanagh 2nd Reader: Shakira Kelly.
12noon-1st Reader: Marie Masterson, 2nd Reader: Phil McGreal.

Culmullen: Sat Vigil– Mary McMorrow, Sun 10.30am– Anthony Maher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church Notices

St Patrick’s Day: Masses: Dunshaughlin: Tue Vigil 8pm Wed 9am &12noon  

Culmullen: Tue Vigil 8pm Wed 10.30am

Times of Weekday Mass for Lent

Dunshaughlin: 10am Monday – Saturday 8pm Monday Thursday & Friday

Culmullen: 9am Monday –Friday

Baptisms: We welcome to the parish Cleo Newport, 61 Grange Hall, who was baptised recently.

Parish Shop Volunteers: A meeting of the shop volunteers will take place on Monday 15th March at 8.30pm in the Pastoral Centre. All existing and any new members are invited to attend.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Night: A CEILI in the new Pastoral Centre - Wednesday 17th at 8.30 pm SHARP.  Dancing, singing, instrumentals, guest artistes and plenty of Craic!!  Tickets €10 (includes refreshments). Early booking is advisable as numbers are limited.

St Vincent de Paul: Shop has moved from the Gables to the white corner shop beside (Golden Phoenix) we have a selection of bric a brac, books and clothes. Opening hours,: Tue and Fri 9am -1pm and Saturday 10am -3pm.

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association: Wish to congratulate East Meath U13 in the table Quiz winners: Daithi Watte, Niamh Hetherington, Conchùr O’hÈir, and  Tomàs O’Dalthùin  

Irish Wheelchair Association: Church gate collection next weekend March 20th 21st after all Masses.

Enrolment in Gaelscoil na Ríthe: Final places are being allocated to children for Junior Infants in Gaelscoil na Ríthe. Contact the school at 01 8259933 immediately as places are limited.

Coiscéimeanna (Footsteps) Bereavement Group: Every  Wednesday a member of the team will be in the Parish Centre from 8pm - 9pm, to meet with anyone who might need support in dealing with a loss in their lives. Alternatively, if you wish to contact Coiscéimeanna please call 086–8355942 or the Parochial House 01-8259114.

Online Lenten Reflections: Are updated every Wednesday at www.dioceseofmeath.ie/lent 

Dunshaughlin Youths FC: Will celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary this summer If you played for Dunshaughlin Youths at any stage and would like to be a part of the 20th anniversary celebrations and/or have a story to tell for the booklet please make contact with the club. Cathal Dervan on 087-2432978, on the club website at www.dyfc.ie or you can email info@dyfc.ie

Gaelscoil na Ríthe’s Under 13 quiz team qualified for the All Ireland Final of the Credit Union Quiz for the 6th time.  We also won the East-Meath Pioneer Quiz on Sunday last.

Culmullen National School Enrolment: application for September 2010 for Culmullen National School are now due.  Forms are available from the school and should be returned on / before March 26th.Places are limited and late applications may not be considered.  

'The Orange Room': After a very successful launch   will have a 'Games Night' in the new Pastoral Centre on Friday 19th March at 8.00 - 10.00pm  It promises to be a really good night so join us there.

Collections Last weekend:
Dunshaughlin: Offertory €1,237.69 Development €325
Culmullen: Offertory €420.63 Development €543.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handing on the Faith: Catechesis (CCC, 1285- 1286)

The Sacrament of Confirmation

Baptism, the Eucharist and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the ‘sacraments of Christian initiation’, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For ‘by the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.’

In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for his saving mission. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God’. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life and his whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit whom the Father gives him ‘without measure’.

Material © 1994 Veritas-Libreria Editrice Vaticana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Notice Board

Dunshaughlin Community & Sports Centre:  Mon-Adult Fitness classes 8pm – 9pm  (Step & Body Toning) Weds –Rebounding  Peak Fitness Gym State of the art Gym with qualifies instructors. Treatment Rooms  full range of Holistic Messages Beauty Therapies A7 Sports Injury Treatment  Children’s Classes new term Starts March 15th  Futsal Soccer Academy,  Arts & Crafts, Razzmatazz Stage Academy  for times and further details contact the Centre at 8258863.

Pitch & Putt: Juniors from Dunshaughlin And Culmullen interested in playing in the Community Games contact Mick’ Brien at 086- 318 3897.

Dunshaughlin District & Historical Society: The Annual General Meeting took place in Dunshaughlin Community Centre on 3rd March. Officers elected   Chairman: Michael Kenny, Secretary: Niall O’Riordan,  Treasurer & Pro: Anne Doohan. New members are always welcome. Further details from Anne Doohan at 085-737 1352.

Ratoath Garden Club. A talk will be held on Monday 29th March at 8.30 pm in the Ratoath Community Centre. Mary Waldron will be speaking on the topic of "Good plants make good gardens: Perennials in the mixed border. Admission is free to members and €6 to non members; new people are encouraged to join the club.

Evening Out for You - And Maybe Your Partner Too: A Cookery Demonstration, with an Easter theme, will be given by Marian Doherty (Good Food Hall)

on Thursday 25th March in the Pastoral Centre, starting at 7.00pm sharp.  This will be followed by a delightful sampling of foods.  A cheese and wine reception is included.  Bookings - 087.2357420 Admission €20

Watercolour Get-Together: Thursday the 18th March at 10am in the Youth room at the Pastoral Centre. This is a pay as you come event and cost €2 Please bring your paints, paper etc. and any pictures or images you require. There will be a selection of technique books, traceable images and help if it’s needed. This is a social event for watercolour enthusiasts and beginners so why not give it a try. ALL WELCOME. The Coffee Dock will be open for Lunch and snacks.

Dunshaughlin Pitch & Putt Club: Captains' tee off on St. Patrick's day at 10.30 a.m. Anyone interested in joining should contact a committee member at the Clubhouse any Sunday morning between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Renewal fees are now due for 2010 for all members including juveniles.

Mature Adult exercise Classes: Beginning 18th March in the Pastoral Centre  Further details contact Catherine at 087- 288  3729

Royal Gaels Ladies GFC Fundraising: Congratulations to the U19s who are in the County Championship Final, be sure to support the girls in their quest to bring silverware back to the parish. Final date yet to be fixed.

White Collar Boxing Fundraiser: Dunshaughlin GAA will go head to head with local rivals Blackhall Gaels when the two sides take to the boxing ring on Friday March 26th in Dunboyne Castle. This is a White Collar Boxing event that will see players from both clubs stand toe to toe in the boxing ring. Tickets for this fundraiser are priced at €30 (€20 for Students). Contact info@dunshaughlingaa.com or ring Donnacha Lloyd (087 2041070) or any Committee Member to book your ticket

Camogie for Under 8 Girls - Drumree GAA: U8 Camogie for girls born in 2002/2003/2004 commences on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm in Drumree Clubhouse. All players are welcome.  Hurls and helmets are supplied. 
 Cairde Rince Céilí na hÉireann: you Are invited to a Céilí Dance Workshop organised by Cairde Rince Céilí na hÉireann on Sunday 28th March 2010 from 2:30 - 5 p.m. in Gaelscoil na Ríthe, Dunshaughlin.  Participants will have the opportunity of learning several céilí dances.  Just come along on the day or phone 087-2770873.

'Grow you own Vegetables': Course  starting soon.. If interested contact Paddy on 086 3446791 or email at pgorman@bigtreeallotments.ie. Allotments, Kilmessan. Check out our website at www.bigtreeallotments.ie for gardening tips and advice.

Drumree GAA Lotto 7/03/2010. Winning No’s  3-14-19-21 No Jackpot Winner. No  Match 3.Next week’s Jackpot €6400.Draw in Warrenstown Arms. Play Drumree Lotto on line. Log on to Drumree GAA web site and follow the lotto link.

Dunshaughlin GAA Lotto  08/03/2010:  Winning No’s 5, 6, 9, 24.  No Jackpot Winner. Two match three winners Geraldine O’Riordan & Gerry Keenan. €100  each. Next draw Monday 15th March 2010. Next week’s Jackpot €6,000.