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Kids Corner A Terrible Beauty – Áille na hÁille The first performance in Dublin of Charlie Lennon’s Suite - Áille na hÁille commissioned by Gael Linn for the Centenary Commemoration of 1916 will take place in the Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street on Thursday 12 May 2016 at 8.00 p.m. This unique event will not only feature this newly composed work but will be accompanied by moving extracts from the accounts of priests who ministered in the streets of Dublin to the injured and the dying and to those who were executed in 1916. The musicians will be led by Charlie Lennon the composer and will feature his daughter Éilís on fiddle, Michael O’Brien – Uilleann Pipes, Jim Higgins - Percussion, the Bohemian String Quartet, Ruth McGinley - Piano and Elizabeth Cooney – Violin. The singers are Patricia Bourke d’Souza and Albert Llussa I Torra. No tickets are required but a retiring collection will be taken up to defray the expenses of the event . Venerable Matt Talbot: First Friday Novena Mass and prayers for healing in St. Agatha’s Church, North William Street, Dublin 1, on 6th May at 7.30pm. We pray especially for those suffering from any form of addiction, those in recovery, their families and the wider community affected by alcohol and drug misuse. For further information please visitwww.matttalbot.ie or call 01 855 4078. Day Centre Manager (permanent/job-sharing 20 hour week) Candidates should forward (in writing, confidential) personal letter plus CV to: Chairman Lorcan O’Toole Day Centre Lorcan O’Toole Court Off Kimmage Rd. West D12 A030 Or email to: [email protected] Closing Date: Monday 9 th May 2016 MUSINGS Reflecting on the Gospel brings home the reality of The Trinity and is so powerful in emphasising the unity of Christ’s followers in the name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Many years ago, my parents taught me how to make The Sign of The Cross and at my Dublin national school this was reinforced where I was taught to make The Sign of the Cross when passing a Church and when seeing a hearse go by. How beautiful and uplifting it is to witness today’s young Catholics continue to engage in this simple and yet powerful ritual. As a grandparent, I delight when I see my youngest grandchildren in their first attempts to copy their parents making this great sign of faith. How lovely it is to witness the youngest member of the family begin family meals by leading the grace before meals. Alan Whelan, Carnahone, Beaufort, Co Kerry (Intercom) Thought for the Week “Let us learn from the Virgin Mary how to be bolder in obeying the Word of God” - Pope Francis St Agnes Parish Weekly Newsletter St Agnes Parish Weekly Newsletter St Agnes Parish Weekly Newsletter Team Ministry of Clogher Rd, Crumlin & Mourne Rd t: 01-455 5368|e:[email protected] or [email protected] | The newsletter is available for download from our website: www.crumlinparish.ie or Visit us on 1st May 2016 - 6th Sunday of Easter Priests of the Parish Fr Paul Tyrrell: 455 5368 Fr David Fleming: 454 2308 Fr John Deasy: 455 0955 Fr Tom Clowe: 455 5605 Deacon Rev Jimmy Fennell: 455 5368 Child Protection Dublin Diocesan Office 836 0314 or 087 6853180 E-mail: [email protected] St Agnes Church Mass Times Weekday Masses 9.00am, 10.00 am, 7.00pm Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm Sunday Masses 9.30am; 11.00 am (Family); 12.30pm (Choir); 7.00pm Holy day Masses:- 7.00pm Vigil; 9.00am, 10.00am, 7.00pm Confession Times Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am & 6.45pm Eve of First Fridays after 10.00am Mass & 6.45pm COFFEE DOCK The Coffee Dock in St Agnes Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am-12.00 noon. Call in any day to savour the friendly atmosphere, have a cuppa and some chat with neighbours and friends Last Weekend’s Collections 1 st Collection: €2,256 Share & Ukraine: €3,512 Family Offering: €1,560 Many thanks for your continued support and generosity This Weekend’s Church Gate Collection is in aid of The New Association for Spina Bifida Please be as generous as possible. THE DEEP END • Don’t’ Worry They say a problem shared is a problem halved. ‘Don’t worry’ is one of the most reassuring things that a friend can say. Isn’t it a relief when someone assures us there is no need to fret or worry, that everything will be okay? If only for a moment, we can breathe a sigh of relief, take the pressure off ourselves. Even if things are messy now, we dare to hope that all will be well. The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are very reassuring. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid,’ he says. ‘My own peace I give you.’ Jesus was speaking these words to his disciples shortly before his Passion and death. He knew the time was coming for him to leave them. All was certainly not well, and his disciples surely knew that some difficult times were ahead. But Jesus was offering hope and consolation. Don’t worry, he says. I am giving you the gift of peace, a peace the world cannot give. Don’t be afraid. The Holy Spirit will be with you to guide you and teach you. When our hearts are troubled and restless, let us reach for these words of Jesus. ‘You have formed us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in you.’ St Augustine of Hippo Tríona Doherty, Athlone, Co Roscommon Email [email protected] (Courtesy of Intercom) Five First Saturday Devotions to The Immaculate Heart of Mary as requested by Our Lady of Fatima will start in St Agnes Church on Saturday 7th May at 9.00am, Mass, Communion, Confession after Mass and 15 minutes meditation on Mysteries of the Rosary after Mass Leaflet and cards of this devotion will be available at the back of the Church.
