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October 2014
CONTENTS
750 CLUB RESULTS
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ADORATION
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8/9/10
AL ANON
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ALTAR LIST ENVELOPES
4
ALZHEIMER CAFÉ
BAPTISMS
7
11
BETHANY SUPPORT
2
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT
7
CARE AND REPAIR
7
CHESS CLUB
7
CITIZENS INFORMATION
7
COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
2
COMMUNITY NOTICES
7
COUNSELLING SERVICE
2
CRAFT CIRCLE
7
DEATHS
11
DIARY DATES
11
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
2
FINGAL MATTERS
6
FR. GARY MEETS …….
5
FUNDRAISING EVENT
7
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
2
GARDA BAND
7
GLUTEN FREE HOSTS
2
ICA
IRISH CATHOLIC PAPER
2
11
6
KEEP WATCH
10
MASS TIMES IN GROUPING
12
MISSION
1/3
MISSION STATEMENT
11
MEDJUGORJE VIGIL
2
MESSAGE FROM THE PPC
6
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
7
PARKINSONS SUPPORT
7
PCA NEWS
PORTMARNOCK PARISH INFORMATION
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PORTMARNOCK SINGERS
7
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
2
SVP
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TEAM MINISTRY
Mission 2014
St. Anne’s Church, Portmarnock
Monday 13th to Friday 17th October
Theme:
From Woundedness To Healing
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DEVOTIONS
HOME VISIT
TEAM MINISTRY OF
MALAHIDE-KINSEALYYELLOW WALLS-PORTMARNOCK
Vol. 3 No. 35
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ADVERTISEMENTS
PORTMARNOCK PARISH
NEWSLETTER
It is that time of year again, when we take time out to reflect on our lives with
a parish mission, and as usual, we have invited popular and experienced
speakers.
The theme of this year’s mission is “From Woundedness to Healing”. It is
very appropriate at this time of difficulty and strife in our world that we
connect with our God and call on his Holy Spirit to minister to us and to our
families and community.
Our previous Mission was held in 2010 and was facilitated by the Monks of
Myross. People probably remember it well as we were hit by a period of snow
which meant that those attending the talks had to make an extra effort to
brave the elements.
In 2012 we celebrated the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was a
great success and many parishioners were actively involved in the Congress
both at the RDS and in our parish.
We now feel that it is a good time to have another parish mission. This year we
have decided to invite individual guest speakers coming from different walks
of life and various geographical locations, which will make for an interesting
programme. See the Mission Programme on Page 3.
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THINGS TO PONDER
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TWEETS FROM POPE FRANCIS
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We offer the sympathy of all
parishioners to the family of
Walter Hendrickx, Hillcourt
who died recently
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CELIA BRADY
Formerly St. Anne’s Square
died 14 July 2014
Marian, Ann and Karen, daughters of the late Celia Brady would
like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.
To those who attended the funeral, we thank you. Our
appreciation to the staff at Tara Winthrop Nursing Home; thank
you to Fr. John, Anne, Gerry and the choir for all their help.
BETHANY BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a Parishbased ministry which aims to help the bereaved and
grieving. We provide group support sessions, one-to-one
support, and Home visits. Meetings are held in the Parish
Centre on the first Tuesday of the month. If you would like
to talk, in confidence, to someone from the Bethany
Support Group, please contact the Parish Office: 8461561.
FUNERAL TEAM
COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
for new Funeral Team Members
will take place on Sunday 26th October
at 12.00 noon Mass in St. Anne’s Church.
ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Friday 7th November
at 7.30 pm in St. Anne’s Church
To remember especially our parishioners
who have died in the past 12 months.
We will also remember all our family members
and friends who have died.
HOME VISIT
Deirdre Ward, who is on a pastoral
placement in the parish (while she is
doing a Masters in chaplaincy in Mater
Dei) would like to visit housebound
parishioners. If you would like to arrange a visit
from Deirdre please contact the parish office—
846 1561
GLUTEN FREE HOSTS
PARISH COUNSELLING SERVICE
in the Parish Centre. Payment negotiated.
By appt only. Phone Mary Ryan 0872709767.
750 CLUB RESULTS
JULY 2014
are available in St. Anne’s Church
at all Masses.
If you require a gluten free host it would be
very much appreciated if you could call to the
sacristy 10 minutes before the start of Mass and
the host will then be ready for you on the altar
at Holy Communion time.
First Prize €1,000: No. 633, T. P. Scannell, Carrickhill Close
2nd Prize €500: No. 649, Pat Caulfield, Carrickhill Road
3rd Prize €250: No. 373, W & R. Lowe, Onward Walk
4th Prize €250: No. 337, Grainne McBride, Torcaill
AUGUST 2014
First Prize €1,000: No.343, Tommy Mulligan, Blackthorn Close
2nd Prize €500: No. 247, Michael Hendrick, Carrickhill Drive
3rd Prize €250: No. 582, Marie O’Rourke, The Dunes
4th Prize €250: No. 708, Kitty Duggan, Carrickhill Rise
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Saturday 1st November
Mass Times in St. Anne’s
Vigil Friday 31st October 7.30 pm Saturday at 10.00 am
The normal Vigil Mass for Sunday is at the usual time of 6.30 pm.
ST. PIO DEVOTIONS
will not be held because of the Vigil Mass for the Holyday
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MEDJUGORJE EVENING OF
EUCHARISTIC HEALING
The 3 hour Vigil is usually held on the 3rd Friday
of each month. Because of the Parish Mission
the October Vigil will be held on
FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2014
FROM 7pm—10pm
7 pm to 7.30 pm
Silent Adoration
7.30 pm to 8 pm
The Rosary
8 pm - 9 pm
Meditation and Healing Prayers
9 pm - 9.30 pm
Silent Adoration
9.30 pm to 10 pm
Medjugorje Stations of Cross
INTENTIONS
The unemployed, the sick, the elderly, peace,
the protection of all families.
All welcome especially from 8-9 pm
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Mission 2014
Monday 13th—Friday 17th October
MISSION PROGRAMME
Monday 13th at 7.45 pm
Fr. Thaddeus Doyle
“I come that you may have life
and have it to the full”
Mission Prayer
Tuesday 14th at 7.45 pm
Rosemary Swords
God, Our Father
We ask you to bless our Parish
As we travel with you
From woundedness to healing.
By His wounds you are healed
Open our hearts
to your graces and blessings
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit
and help us to receive
and know Jesus
in a new and deeper way.
Encountering Jesus in our
life’s experiences
Lord, bless all the families
in our Parish
especially those that are
experiencing difficulties
at this particular time.
May your love be upon us,
O Lord
As we place all our hope in you.
ON THE
WEB
The service each evening will be
transmitted live on the
world wide web.
www.portmarnockparish.ie
On the ‘home’ page go to ‘webpage’
and click on word ‘here’.
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Wednesday 15th at 7.45 pm
Fr. Jim Campbell
Thursday 16th at 7.45 pm
Marie Beirne
Christ, the wounded Healer
Friday 17th at 7.00 pm (please note time)
Fr. Gary Darby
Eddie Stones
Holy Mass & Healing Service
The talks each evening will be
supported
by music and prayer.
Refreshments will be served
each evening after the talks.
The mission will culminate on
Friday night with Mass and a
Healing Service.
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IT’S ONLY AN HOUR!
The first time I did adoration was in the crying chapel. The
heating was on. The chairs were so comfortable. I kept my
eyes on the sacred host. Then I heard someone snoring!
Yes! Snoring! I looked around at the others who were
present. Did I catch a glimpse of a smile in my direction? I
looked at my watch and realised that the hour I had
promised to spend with the Lord was nearly over. It had
passed so quickly! It was then I realised that the snoring had come from myself.
Shalom Room in the Parish Centre
As far as I can make out the only time the Lord asked the apostles for anything was on the night he agonised in the Garden of Gethsemane.
They didn’t do very well. They fell fast asleep. And Jesus gave us that immortal saying “Could you not watch one hour with me?”
In 1674 Jesus appeared to, Saint Marguerite Marie Alacoque (1647-1690), while she was praying. This was not the first time that Christ
had manifested himself, showing her His Heart. On this occasion Jesus asked her to make a “Holy Hour” of reparation each Thursday
evening from eleven to midnight. In this hour she came to share with him the sadness which he experienced in Gethsemane. This
practice became widespread among Catholics.
During Eucharistic Adoration in the little Shalom room in the Parish Centre, we “watch and wait”. We remain silent in His presence and
open ourselves to Him, to His graces, to His help. In this little room God and Portmarnock parishioners reach out to each other at the
same time. Here in Portmarnock many parishioners spend an hour with the Lord; just to be in His presence. Some spend the time in
prayer or reading or just simply being with Jesus. We are blessed to have a room set aside for the purpose of adoration.
The room is called “Shalom” meaning peace. Have you been there? Do you know where it is? It is certainly not like the Garden of
Gethsemane. It is a quiet oasis here in our parish. A place where we can rest, be at peace, forgetting the outside world and its
problems. It is a room where we can place our worries before the Lord knowing that he is there… listening.
Bishop Fulton Sheen tells us that “the purpose of the Holy Hour is to encourage deep personal encounter with Christ. The holy and
glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to Him, to ask for such things as we need and to experience what a blessing it is in
fellowship with Him.”
Jesus waits for us in the Shalom room. He waits for our prayers, our acts of love and adoration, our acts of sorrow and repentance. All
the things we can offer Him.
Here is a phrase that Fr. Mattie never tires of repeating: “Come to Me all you who labour and are heavy burdened and I will refresh
you”. How true this is. If we feel depressed, fed up, frustrated, guilty, laden down with cares and troubles, that phrase is the answer that
everyone is looking for. I read somewhere that “The more time we spend with Jesus the more we will come away feeling renewed and
healed. Miracles of conversion, peace, discovery of vocations, answers to prayers, physical healings, and many other wonderful things
happen where Jesus is adored in the Blessed Sacrament. They are the “gifts” that point to the almighty Giver and testify to His real
Presence in the Blessed Sacrament.”
In “Shalom” we can speak with Him about everything. We can offer Him our petitions, our concerns, our troubles, our joys, our gratitude,
our disappointments, our needs and our aspirations.
Why not give it a try? When asked, "What would save the world?"... Mother Teresa replied: "My answer is prayer. What we need is for
every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer."
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ADORATION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Shalom Room—St. Anne’s Parish Centre, Portmarnock
DAYTIME
EVENING
MON TO FRI
9am-4.50pm
MON TO THURS 7-9.50pm
WED 8-9pm John Main Group
(all welcome)
THURS 8-9.15pm. Prayer Group
(all welcome)
Medjugorje 3 Hour Vigil for October
will be held on Friday 10th Oct from
7pm-10pm (because of Mission on 17th)
(Mon 3-4pm
Divine Mercy Group)
SAT 10.00am-2.00pm
KINSEALY CHURCH – MONDAYS
after Mass until 1.15 pm
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The envelopes for The Altar List of the Dead
will be included in the November issue of
Progress (will be distributed weekend 1st/2nd
November). A sheet will be included in the
envelope to list the names of your deceased
loved ones.
The deceased included on the Altar List of the Dead are
especially prayed for at Mass on each First Friday.
All the names are placed on the altar during Mass.
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FR. GARY MEETS……..THE GAEL FORCE……….
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Oisín Fagan for a chat and I found him to be most affable, an
articulate man, who has a passion for his sport boxing but also for life itself. Needless to say we
spoke mostly about boxing, Oisín’s career and his current job. I was delighted with the opportunity to
meet with Oisín, as I have a deep interest in boxing and like all boxing fans in Ireland followed and
supported Oisín in his career.
One
In the words of George Foreman former World Heavy Weight Champion Oisín was described as ‘O
Tough Cookie’ in the ring. That is certainly the case as his record shows, his style is aggressive and
very much on the front foot; he has a reputation for leaving his all in the ring and acting in a
Gael Force”.
professional and dignified manner. Hence his boxing nickname “G
Outside of the ring he is a perfect gentleman, a very nice man, focused on the important things in
life, his faith and belief in God are an integral part of his life, and indeed for any young children
interested in boxing Oisín is an ideal role model to follow.
Oisín is a former student of Portmarnock Community School. He graduated with a degree in Physical
Oisín with his Irish title
Education and Political Journalism from Oklahoma University in America, where he had the opportunity
to teach his specialised subject. He is currently working as a Boxing Development Officer with the Irish Amateur Boxing
Association in partnership with Dublin City Council. His job is community based with the goals of promoting boxing and
community activity, promoting the values of sport and to develop partnerships with local groups and schools. Oisín is based
in the Ballymun/Finglas areas and in his own words loves his work as it is very close to his heart.
During his long career he trained with Robbie Redmond and Eugene Prunty who have given so much time and commitment
to the children at Portmarnock Boxing Club.
Oisín made his professional debut as a thirty year old on February 2004. He won the North American State title on 10th
December 2004. His Irish title came on 3rd June 2006 beating Jeff Thomas in the seventh round. He was involved in the
fight of the year in 2009 with Eddie Highland here in Dublin.
Oisín has many moments to be proud of in his boxing career thus far but the two fights that stand out for me are in 2004
when he fought Julio Cesar Chavez Junior in the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas and in 2007 when he fought Paul
Spadafora in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. In both fights Oisín fought with desire and determination and lost on the two
occasions to split decisions. Commentators have varied opinions on both decisions but in particular people felt that Oisín
won the Chavez fight, which would have been massive for him at the time. Unfortunately Oisín was not the promoted
fighter, which undoubtedly went against him.
During the course of the conversation we spoke about other Irish boxers, in particular his good friend Andy Lee (pictured
left with Oisín). Hopefully Andy will be crowned World Champion in the future.
Oisín has represented his country with pride and dignity and I can say with certainty that he is very much
liked here in his Parish and we are very proud of his achievements.
He has no immediate plans to retire from professional boxing and I wish Oisín every blessing for his future
plans inside and outside of the ring.
A LITTLE BIT OF NEWS
Mullingar is famous for the great Joe Dolan, RIP and perhaps more recently Niall
Horan of One Direction.
However on Sunday September 7th Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New
York attended celebrations in Mullingar to mark the 75th Anniversary of the
opening of the Cathedral of Christ the King.
It was a special occasion for the people of Mullingar and of my own Diocese of
Meath, as they honoured the role the Cathedral has played in the town and
Diocese over the last 75 years.
The celebrations focused in particular on how the Cathedral has contributed to the faith of the people
through the many Priests and people of the community, who down through the years have given so
generously of their time and commitment.
As they move forward as a community of faith I wish them every blessing for the many years ahead.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PPC
Please, please, please
can we ask all users of the car park to refrain
from exiting the wrong way.
Already we have had some very near misses.
Children, especially, are in grave danger of emerging from
behind cars parked there.
Please value their young lives.
The yellow lines at the exit have the same value as the yellow lines
in our road networks. You do not park on double yellow lines.
FINGAL MATTERS
Special educational Needs. There is a new initiative that will provide information sessions to parents and guardians of children with
special educational needs. Information on what educational services and supports are available locally and how to access them will be
organised by local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs).
The first sessions will take place from this October and November 2014 and are aimed at parents whose children will start school in
September 2015. As a country we currently spend €1.3bn on special needs, an amount which has almost doubled in the last 4 years.
Parents who would like to take part in one of the information sessions should contact their Local Special Needs Organiser to book a place
and to find out about local dates and venues. The local Special Needs Organiser for Portmarnock and Kinsealy is Mark Leddy. Mark is a
former pupil of Portmarnock Community school and a Malahide native. He can be contacted at [email protected] I know Mark is
extremely busy so bear with him if it takes a while to respond.
Beach Toilets. The Toilets at Portmarnock Beach suffered from flooding during the summer, leading to an overflow on the steps. This was
one of the reasons a warning about water quality was issued. The Council has given a written commitment that works to prevent this
overflow will be included in a refurbishment scheduled for this year.
Electoral register Deadline. At the time of every election people are excluded without apparent reason from the electoral register. Now is
the time to make sure you are registered. The Electoral register is updated annually between June and October and the Draft Register is
published on November 1st. Updating is done by field workers who call to individual houses and apartments to speak to the people who
live there. If nobody is home a form is left to fill out. The fieldwork is checked to ensure that the amendment was made to the correct
individual, at the correct address and that the appropriate amendment was made. There are various situations where people have been
removed including where a non - resident landlord is removed when tenants register, or where family members removing another family
member in the circumstances where that person has moved out. In ideal circumstances people would vote where they are living,
however I know many people who move frequently find it much more convenient to retain their family home as their primary address. So
make sure that you know who in your household wishes to retain home as their primary address, that forms are filled out accordingly and
that you check the draft Register in November.
ROAD CLOSURES—Planned at time of going to press
Stage 1: Road Closure on the Clonshaugh Road from the Cloghran Roundabout, Swords Road R132 as far as its junction with Baskin Lane
between Monday 6th October and Sunday2nd November 2014. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via Baskin Lane and the R107
Malahide Rd.
Stage 2: Road Closure on the Clonshaugh Road (full length) and Baskin Lane between Saturday 25th and Monday 27th October 2014.
During the closure, traffic will be diverted via the R139 and the R107 Malahide Road.
Stage 3: Road Closure on the Clonshaugh Road from Baskin Lane to the roundabout at Bewleys Hotel (adjacent to the R139) from Monday
3rd November to Sunday 30th November 2014. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via Baskin Lane, the R107 Malahide Road and
the R139.
Stage 4: Road Closure on Baskin Lane from the Clonshaugh Road to the R107 Malahide Rd between Monday 1st December and Sunday
14th December 2014. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via Clonshaugh Road, the R139 and the R107 Malahide Road.
Cllr Brian McDonagh
On sale in the Parish Centre each week Price €1.60
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CO M M U N I T Y
N O T I C E
GARDA BAND
IN CONCERT
In aid of Action Ireland Trust
and Portmarnock Community School’s
Project in Lesotho.
Wednesday 29th October at 8.00 pm
In Portmarnock Leisure Centre
Tickets €10.
Children under 12 free
For Bookings
phone 087 770 1957
The Cr af t Cir cle
THE CRAFT CIRCLE MEETS 3RD SATURDAY EVERY
MONTH IN THE PARISH CENTRE FROM 10.00 AM
UNTIL 1.00PM. WORK NIGHT— FIRST THURSDAY OF
EACH MONTH, 7.30PM - 9.30PM ALSO IN PARISH
CENTRE. YOU WOULD BE VERY WELCOME TO COME ALONG AND SHARE YOUR
CRAFT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT PAULINE AT 087 629 3744.
Do you know what you’re entitled to?
Employment, Health Services, Social
Welfare, Tax or Housing.
Answers for all of life’s questions. Phone 076 107 7480.
(Malahide CIC, 2nd Floor Malahide Library Ph 845 0627)
Legal Session last Saturday of every month 10.30 am—12.30 pm
Citizens
Information
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE
ELSE’S DRINKING?
WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding to
anyone whose life is, or has been, deeply affected by
someone else’s drinking. If you need help or would like further
information or details of local groups please contact:
Al-Anon Information Centre, 5 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
Mon-Fri 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Phone 873 2699.
Email: [email protected] Website: al-anon-Ireland.org
PORTMARNOCK SINGERS
CHRISTMAS SHOW
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2014
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
run by the local HSE Public Health Nurses.
Every Thursday 11.30—12.30 in Portmarnock
Parish Centre. All Welcome.
Ph 846 0311 for further information
CONTACT DETAILS
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1.
Tel. 855 0022; email: [email protected]
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B O A R D
FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR BABY ELIZABETH
Pop-up Boutique/Raffle/Refreshments
in the Portmarnock Sports & Leisure
Centre at the end of October
(please watch out for dates on Sunday notices and in the Parish Centre)
Baby Elizabeth was seriously injured as a result of
a fire and the family lost all their belongings.
Elizabeth’s grandmother is a member of St.
Marnock’s Bridge Club in the PSLC. As President of
the Bridge Club I would urge everyone to support
this fundraising event. Donations of items—in
mint condition—such as clothes, shoes, gloves,
jewellery, gifts, cakes and raffle prizes would be
gratefully accepted. I will also accept monetary
donations or they can be handed into PSLC Bridge
Club on Monday nights from 7-10 pm
Kay Cormican, 11 Strand Road, 086 317 8120
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP
For information on meetings in the area contact
Tony at 087 795 3302.
The Alzheimer Cafe Northside runs in the
Clareville Centre (Opposite Glasnevin
Cemetery) on the last Tuesday of each month,
from 7-9pm. The cafe is a safe and relaxed
place where everyone affected by dementia can come along for free tea,
coffee, cakes, educational talks and support. A short presentation by an
expert speaker about Alzheimer's and other dementias is given each
month. We would invite you and members of your parish who are
affected by dementia to come along to the cafe each month. More
information can be found at www.alzheimercafenorthside.com, by calling
089 484 6719, or by emailing us at [email protected]
PORTMARNOCK CHESS CLUB
The Club is looking to attract new players to the club
with weekly meetings taking place every Thursday;
Juniors 7.30 pm: Adults 8.30 pm. The club is in its 40th year and now
hosts up to 30 players of all levels on a regular basis. All are
encouraged to attend the club night with rooms situated at Naomh
Mearnóg GAA (1st Floor), off Blackwood Lane, Portmarnock. For
Information contact Eoin O’Dwyer at 087 053 2618.
Parent and Toddler Group
Tuesdays 10.30 am – 12.00pm
Por tmar nock, Kinsealy and Malahide “Care and Repair”
is a group of volunteers who carry out small repairs and minor
tasks e.g. minor gardening, changing plugs, cleaning windows
etc. for people aged 60 plus. Where a job is too big or requires a
professional tradesman we have a list of people we can
recommend. For more information please contact us
on 086 865 3311. The service is Free and we WANT to help.
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NEWS FROM THE PCA
Increasing participation in local government. The Local
Government Reform Act 2014 is an attempt by the
Government to increase participation by ‘communities’ in
local government. A steering group presented a report
which is available online at the website
http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/LocalGovernment/
Administration/FileDownLoad,38547,en.pdf
Some relevant excerpts are quoted below. The success will
depend of the willingness of people to participate. It is
envisaged that while there are about 5 representatives,
however, these will be informed by liaison groups where
you can make your views known. There should be a
meeting in this area soon to inform people about these
changes. They will only be effective if you participate. You
can influence the decision making process, rather than
relying on Councillors who may have to toe a party line.
CONTEXT. The Final Report of the Alignment Steering Group
was approved by Government as a part of ‘Putting People
First’ Action Programme for Effective Local Government , on 16th
October 2012. ‘Putting People First’ sets out reforms to
improve the delivery of services for the citizen, deliver
greater efficiency and effectiveness and give local
government a more central role in local and community
development. It represents a significant change in
government policy in relation to local government and
seeks to place local government as the main vehicle of
governance and public service at local level –leading
economic, social and community development, delivering
efficient and good value services, and representing citizens
and local communities effectively and accountably. The
Local Government Reform Act 2014 enacted on 27 January
2014 gives legislative effect to the commitments in ‘Putting
People First’ , including the establishment of Local
Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each local
authority administrative area.
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6.3 Representation of Private Sector Interests
6.3.1 Community and voluntary interests
The final report of the Working Group on Citizen
Engagement with Local Government was published in
February 2014. A key recommendation of the Working
Group is the establishment of a Public Participation Network
(PPN) in each local authority area to serve as the
nominating structure for community and voluntary interests
to local authority committee structures. When established,
community representatives will be drawn from each PPN on
a three ‘college’ basis, with the colleges representing community and voluntary interests, social inclusion
interests, and environmental interests.
Accordingly, community representatives should be sought
from the PPN as follows:
• community and voluntary interest – minimum two
members,
• social inclusion interests – minimum two members,
• environmental interests - minimum one member
The final lone environmental representative is at the
moment me…...Máire O’Brien.
The PCA has continued the Beach Clean over the summer,
thank you to all who participated in enhancing our
environment. We will join in An Taisce’s big clean up on the
20th of September when we will also participate in the
Coastwatch survey of the Irish coastline.
We live in a spectacular area and many of you help to keep
it that way. The PCA committee always needs new recruits
and would be delighted to welcome any at our monthly
meetings.
Contact: [email protected] and 0873858254 to
leave a message. Facebook: Portmarnock Community
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ALL OCCASIONS-PLANTS-GIFTS. TELEPHONE 803 8887.
LOCAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTURES MADE AND REPAIRED.
CHROME COBALT, SPORTS GUM SHIELDS, NIGHT GUARDS, TEETH
BLEACHING KITS. COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE.
GLENN KEOGH, I.A.D.P. TELEPHONE 830 6818, 086 834 7394.
PIANO TUITION ALL LEVELS. ELEMENTARY TO GRADE 8. ELECTRONIC
KEYBOARD TUITION – ALL GRADES. GUITAR TUITION. ADULTS AND
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. TELEPHONE 846 2178.
JEFFREY BREEN, PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR INTERIOR
AND EXTERIOR, FULLY INSURED. 15 PORTMARNOCK WALK,
PHONE 846 3826/087 969 6811.
IRONING LADY AVAILABLE TO DO YOUR IRONING IN HER OWN
HOME. 85C PER ITEM. HANGERS INCLUDED.
PHONE: 086 364 2742.
GUITAR LESSONS QUALIFIED TUTOR. L.T.C.L. ALL STYLES AND LEVELS
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TAUGHT, INCLUDING JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERT.
PHONE: 087 930 3379
APPLIANCE REPAIRS WASHING MACHINES, TUMBLE DRYERS,
DISHWASHERS. CALL SEAN CONLON AT 086 361 9959.
SUNRISE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE TREATMENTS
AVAILABLE. SPECIAL MID-WEEK OFFERS. UNIT 6, STRAND ROAD,
ABOVE CREDIT UNION. CONTACT MARTA AT 086 241 1511.
PIANO LESSONS BEGINNERS WELCOME. PHONE 01 846 2315 OR
086 385 8155.
PAINTING AND DECORATING – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR; GARDENING
– ALL ASPECTS; TREE REMOVAL; GARDENS CUT; HEDGES TRIMMED;
GENERAL TIDY. ALL WASTE REMOVED. FULLY INSURED AND
REGISTERED. CONTACT GARRET 086 450 8676.
PIANO LESSONS BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED. CLASSICAL AND
POPULAR MUSIC. ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY, JUNIOR CERT AND LEAVING
CERT PRACTICAL EXAMS.
COLETTE DUNNE (ALCM, LTCL) PH: 846 2362.
FLUTE AND RECORDER TUITION ALL LEVELS. LESSONS IN
PORTMARNOCK. CONTACT CORY 087 661 8781.
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ATOIRE LTD
CENTRAL HEATING/BOILERBURNER SERVICE &
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RELOCATED/PUMPED SHOWERS
AND NEW BATHROOMS
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WORK GUARANTEED
PHONE NOEL O’NEILL AT
846 1922/087 256 0349
PORTMARNOCK
DigiSafeAUTOS
Specialising in service, diagnostics,
bodywork ad NCT checks/repairs
on ALL makes and models.
Operating in Portmarnock
(on Station Road, beside DART station)
for 25 years offering a friendly,
professional service at reasonable rates.
Contact Tristan or Michael on
846 2704 or 087 234 4722.
Local collection/delivery available.
JAMESON PRINT
High Quality Printing
Business cards
Magazines
Brochures
Letterheads
Wedding Stationery
Tickets and Party banners
Memorial and Acknowlegment cards
Contact Chris
086 243 7275
Anchor Childcare Centre
Racecourse Shopping Centre,
Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13
Providing a comprehensive Quality
Childcare Service
Full-time & part-time places available.
Playschool : Montessori : Afterschool
MARTELLO ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS
DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
FUSE BOARD UPGRADES/EXTRA
POINTS, TV/PHONE OUTLETS,
SECURITY LIGHTS
MEMBER OF E.C.S.S.A.
FULLY INSURED AND REGISTERED
Contact PAUL CARROLL
086 893 6145 or 807 4584
PG Heating & Plumbing
Portmarnock
Replace tanks/cylinders/boilers
Full bathroom & central heating
systems/radiators
No job too small
Funded by the Irish Government under the
National Development Plan 2007 – 2013
Erraught Cabinet
Making Ltd
Fitted Furniture Specialists
843 6456 or 086 827 7389
[email protected]
ASTORIA BUILDERS LTD
Portmarnock-based Building Company
Quality work, reliable and value for money.
Specialising in New Builds-ExtensionsRenovations-Attic & Garage conversionsAll Carpentry works. Fully insured and
registered. We offer a full service from
consultation, to design, to the build.
Call/email re tax incentives and free quote
087 959 4321.
[email protected]
Web: www.astoriabuilders.ie
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846 3023
827 7094
or 086
LARGE PLAYGROUND FACILITY
Meals provided/complimentary service for our
after school club/proven track record in the
provision of childcare services/top class facilities
are provided with qualified, experienced and
professional staff. Participant in New Government
Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme
BLESSING
DENTAL SURGERY
9 Village Court, Portmarnock
(Beside Post Office)
Dr. Margaret Blessing
Dr. Deirdre Barrett
Telephone: 816 9474
check www.blessingdental.com
for special offers.
Baldoyle &
Portmarnock
CREDIT
UNION LTD.
Tel/Fax: 01 839 3448
Web: www.bpcu.ie
Email: [email protected]
K & D
OIL & GAS Boilers/Burners
Service/Repair/Installation
Free computerised carbon monoxide test
RGI Registered and fully insured
Petrol, Electric and Push
Lawnmower Service and Repair
Free Collection and Delivery
kdservicerepair.goldenpages.ie
K & D Service and Repair
Shane and Elayne
Phone 847 7774/086 166 8906
Ph Colm Finnegan
Mob 086 396 8376
[email protected]
PORTMARNOCK
DENTAL SURGERY
Successfully Treat:
• Joint and muscle pain • infertility
• stress related illnesses • insomnia
• sinus problems • gastro-intestinal disorders
and much more
Phone 086 887 1788
FULL DAY-CARE NURSERY
OPEN MON-FRI 7.30AM. - 6.30PM
PHONE: 846 1938
Registered Gas Installer
Boiler Service/Repairs/Upgrades.
Heating and Plumbing’
CARRICKHILL ROAD
Email: [email protected]
CARRICKHILL NURSERY &
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FINGAL GAS
SERVICES
CLAIRE GALLEN
ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
Call now for more information
Late evening and weekend appointments available
Wardrobes, Sliding Wardrobes, Shelving,
NEED A LOAN? TALK TO US
Storage & TV units. Kitchens fitted/altered.
Flooring. All tailored to suit your needs. CALL US TODAY AND DON’T DELAY
Flat-pack assembly & General DIY
Late Opening: Friday ‘til 7.00 pm
Phone Michael
& Open Saturday ‘til 1.00 pm
(Qualified Cabinet Maker, FETAC)
Fully Insured
BURST PIPES, CYLINDER
SHOWERS, WATER TANKS,
W.C. CISTERNS, SHOWERS AND
RADIATOR VALVES REPLACED.
ELECTRIC SHOWERS INSTALLED.
Phone Charles O’Rourke
Call Pat on 086 811 1200
welcomes
Registered for the ECCE Free Preschool
Place scheme 2010. Phone 8399025
Visit our website: www.anchorchildcare.ie
ALLIED SERVICES
PLUMBING
Tree Surgeon
The Links, Portmarnock
✿ Tree pruning ✿ Tree felling
✿ Tree shaping ✿ Sectional felling
✿ Crown thinning ✿ Crown reduction
✿ Stump removal ✿ Tree Surveys
✿ Landscaping
Free Quotation
Phone John Walsh 086 0513484
www.twinoaktreecare.ie
The Mindful Space
Mindfulness Meditation Drop in
Every Monday evening at 8pm
All Welcome
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Course
Beginning September
Morning & Evening Classes
www.themindfulspace.ie
Strand Rd over Credit Union
Contact Maureen Treanor: 087 232 6758
Mary Flanagan 087 131 8139
DR. ULTAN McGUCKIN
1 THE DUNES, PORTMARNOCK
PHONE 846 0055
Late Evening Appointments
Emergency Service
THE KEYMAN
LOCKSMITHS
YOUR LOCK PROBLEMS
SOLVED, LOCKS FITTED, OPENED
AND REPAIRED
Contact DAVID
OUR LOCAL LOCKSMITH
846 3602 / 087 2421653
Taxing Times?
Chartered Accountant &
Chartered Tax Advisor
available for:
Rental returns, Sole trader accounts
& Form 11, VAT returns, Payroll.
Reasonable rates
Contact Ronan ACA, AITI.
086 193 1100
Email [email protected]
Local
WANT PEOPLE TO
Labour
KNOW YOUR
Councillor
BUSINESS?
Box ads cost only €40
per issue and would be
seen in 3,800 homes.
Contact Parish Office
at 846 1561
HAYDEN
PAINTING LTD.
FOR ALL YOUR DECORATING NEEDS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
ATTIC AND WALL INSULATION
GUARANTEED QUALITY WORK
FREE QUOTATION
Phone JOE HAYDEN
846 1240 OR 087 260 9597
STRAND ROAD, PORTMARNOCK
BRIAN MCDONAGH
For local issues contact
Mobile 086 385 8979
Email: [email protected]
SIMON ARCHER
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDDINGS • PORTRAITS
LOCAL PHOTOS
WWW.SARCHERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
TELEPHONE: 087 205 7247/846 3979
[email protected]
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Closing date 8th each month
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work done or services provided which are completely independent of Progress
CUTS N
COLOURS
(PAULA ANN’S)
Senior Special
Tues/Weds
Open Late Thurs & Fri
Phone 846 1550
BER ASSESSOR
SEAI Registered
BER Certs & Advisory Reports
Energy Assesment Audits for
dwellings
For a fast & efficient service
Please Contact: John Moran
Mobile 086 601 3021
Landline: 01 867 2423
Web: www.fingalenergy.ie
Redmonds
Home Improvements
& Property Maintenance
Bathrooms, kitchens, woodfloors, painting
Electrical, plumbing & insulation
House, appartment & office refurbishment.
Contact Brian 086 817 2314
Email: [email protected]
Free estimates, Fully insured.
DOD Gas Services
89 Bracken Drive Portmarnock
RG11 Reg’d & Insured
Gas Boiler Service €49,
Oil Boiler Service €59.
All Domestic plumbing covered.
Phone Dara Ó Dúill 087 625 3480
Email: [email protected]
Breakfast Club
Every Sunday at Paddy's Hill
9 am to 2 pm –
delivery option every hour from
10 am for orders over €10.
Try our famous Breakfast Baps
(from €4.50—€6)
Contact 083 002 0233
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•
•
•
THINGS TO PONDER
Atheism is a non-prophet
organisation
One nice thing about
egotists: they don't talk about other
people
How is it that we put man on the moon
before we figured out it would be a
good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Can you cry under water?
Why do you recite at a play but you play
at a recital?
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call
what they do "practice"?
Why isn't the word 'phonetic' spelled
the way it sounds?
KEEP WATCH!
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
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Re-upholstery Service
New sofas and chairs, headboards
Curtains and blinds
Designer wallpapers
Free callouts, free quotations
Tel: 846 0869
Established 30 years
Support Local Business
TREAT SHOP
(Beside Portmarnock Post Office)
085 742 6121
Enjoy Fresh Bean Coffee, Teas,
healthy freshly made Juices,
Smoothies, Milkshakes,
*Breakfast Porridge*Soups
*Sandwiches*Pastries*Cakes.
Whipped Ice Cream
2014/2015
Shell’s
Kitchen
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PORTMARNOCK
FURNISHINGS
STAFFORDS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
STRAND ROAD,
PORTMARNOCK
7 DAY 24 HOUR SERVICE
PHONE: 846 2620
MARIAN GALE
HOLY COMMUNION 2015
Our NEW exclusive collection of
HOLY
COMMUNION
DRESSES
Will be in store at Mid
term break
Prices from €100!!!
LEAVING CERT
YEAR:
COLLEGE:
ANXIOUS??
For help with memory, study and
exams. Also fears and phobias and
habit control. Be smoke free.
For free consult – phone Mary
Joe Moloney at 086 825 2316
Hypnotheraphy, Counselling and CBT
ADVERTISING IN PROGRESS
ADDITIONAL SIZE ADS NOW AVAILABLE!
WITH GREAT DISCOUNT
1 BOX—€40 Standard Size
2 BOXES—€70
4 BOXES €130
This is the size of 4 boxes
……...AND REMEMBER!!!!
PROGRESS is delivered by hand to
3,800 homes
in the Portmarnock area
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BAPTISMS
Portmarnock Guild is back into the
swing of things after a lovely
summer and everyone is refreshed
and energised and ready to take up
the various activities that have been
Congratulations to the families of the following babies who
were baptised recently
organised.
Our Craft Day in Naomh Mearnóg GAA Club, which will be
on 11th October is fully booked out. It is very popular
with guilds from various parts of Dublin.
There is a trip to the Birmingham Craft Fair organised for
5th November, going by ferry, which includes tickets for
two days at the fair.
Diary Dates October:
8th
Talk on the work of the Rotary Club by Paul
Brockman
15th
Chair Aerobics with Frances. Bring your own craft
22nd Business Meeting.
29th
Hallowe’en Party
November:
7th
Line Dancing. Bring your own craft
NOV
OCTOBER
Diary Dates
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Ellie Margaret Brown, Malahide
Jayden Jack Maher, Earnons Wood
Lauren Lottie O'Brien, Malahide
Soran Souzan Sherif Mohammed Hamada, Balbriggan
Ben Edward Walsh, The Kilns
Kate Josephine Walsh, The Kilns
Ellen Pauline Burke, Strand Road
Layla Alice Gallen, Seabrook Manor
Max James Gayler, Burrow Court
Ryan Martin Lowry, Balgriffin
Ella Catherine Prenty, Carrickhill Rise
Naomi Erin Toft, Kelvin Close
Chloe Marie Young, Abu Dhabi
Arianna Caitlín Margaret Smith-Derby, Portmarnock Grove
Seán James Smith-Derby, Portmarnock Grove
Chloe Una Duggan, Mayor Street, Dublin 1
Ella Bernadette Duggan, Mayor Street, Dublin 1
Willow Holly Foley Mara, Carrickhill Drive
Tom Eoin Johnston, Torcaill
Eva Hanora Bridget McCartney, Ardilaun
Layla Marie-Anne McCormack, Portmarnock Rise
Marcus Sean Power, Seabrook Manor
DATE
DETAILS
Fri 10
3 Hour Vigil
Mon 13
-Fri 17
PARISH MISSION
Mon 20
Kinsealy weekday Mass back to 10.00 am
12
MONDAYS: 3-4pm: Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Shalom, St.
Anne’s.
Sun 26
Commissioning of Funeral Team members
2
WEDNESDAYS: 8-9pm: Meditation in the John Main
Tradition in Shalom, Parish Centre. All welcome.
Wed 29
Garda Band
7
End Oct
Date to be decided. Fundraising event
7
Sat 1
Holyday—Feast of All Saints
2
Fri 7
Remembrance Service
2
2
1/3
(REGULAR MASSES/ PRAYER GROUPS/DEVOTIONS)
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER—ROAD CLOSURES
6
TWEETS FROM
POPE FRANCIS
Pope Francis@Pontifex
•
God’s faithfulness is stronger than our
unfaithfulness and our infidelities.
•
We cannot trust in our own strength, but only in Jesus and in
his mercy.
•
The Lord always forgives us and walks at our side. We have
to let him do that.
•
Our Christian witness is authentic when it is faithful and
unconditional.
•
The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary is his or
her mother is an orphan.
•
Christians know how to give. Their lives are filled with
generous acts – often hidden – towards their neighbour.
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THURSDAYS: 8-9.15pm Prayer Group. A time and space put
aside for God each week. Gospel Reading, Personal
Sharing. All welcome. Shalom, Parish Centre. All welcome.
FRIDAYS: First Fridays Healing Mass in KINSEALY (9.00 am
October).
7.00 –10.00pm Third Friday of month - 3 hour vigil in St.
Anne’s Church. See details on notice board in Parish Centre
or in Sunday Newsletter before the date each month.
7.00 pm St. Pio Devotions—No St. Pio Devotions in October
as Vigil of Holyday.
SATURDAYS: 9.25 am First Saturday Devotions in St. Anne’s
Church.
SUNDAYS: 10.30 Mass —Family Mass each Sunday in
Portmarnock and Yellow Walls
St. Anne’s Parish, Portmarnock
Mission Statement
To create a parish in Portmarnock where people
treat each other with love and compassion and
work together to build up a dynamic Christian
community characterised by faith,
mission, worship and service.
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Our Parishes
Working
Together
Our Parishes
Working
Together
CHURCHES IN THE TEAM
MINISTRY
TEAM MINISTRY OF
MALAHIDE/YELLOW
WALLS/KINSEALY/
PORTMARNOCK
MALAHIDE:
St. Sylvester’s Church, Main
Street, Malahide.
Parish Office—Phone 845 1244
Sacred
Heart,
Yellow
Walls
St. Sylvester’s,
Malahide
YELLOW WALLS:
Church of the Sacred Heart,
Estuary Road, Malahide. Parish
Office—Phone 845 4783
St. Anne’s,
Portmarnock
St. Nicholas of Myra, Kinsealy
KINSEALY:
St. Nicholas of Myra, Kinsealy.
Ph 846 0028
PORTMARNOCK:
St. Anne’s Church, Strand
Road, Portmarnock.
Parish Office—846 1561.
NEW WEEKEND MASS TIMES
effective from the 1st weekend in September
until the last weekend in October inclusive
SATURDAY VIGIL
6.30 pm
YELLOW WALLS
6.30 pm
PORTMARNOCK
SUNDAYS
8.30 am
CARMELITE CONVENT
9.00 am
KINSEALY
10.00 am
MALAHIDE
10.30 am
YELLOW WALLS*
10.30 am
PORTMARNOCK*
11.15 am
MALAHIDE
12.00 noon
YELLOW WALLS
12.00 noon
PORTMARNOCK
12.30 pm
Saint Anne’s Church & Parish Centre,
Strand Road, Portmarnock,
Co. Dublin. Phone 846 1561
email: [email protected]
www.portmarnockparish.ie
Parish Office (in Parish Centre) Open 9.00 am to 5pm, Mon
to Fri. Signed Mass cards (including Irish text) available,
arrange baptisms, get baptism/confirmation certificates,
letters of freedom, book rooms in Parish Centre etc.
Parish Secretaries Margaret Corcoran & Gabrielle Moore.
Anniversary Masses: All weekend Masses are ‘shared’. Call
or phone the Parish Office to book Masses.
Confessions Saturdays after 10.00 am and 6.30 pm Masses.
Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 12.00
noon. Preparation Meeting for parents and godparents held
usually on last Wednesday of each month in Parish Centre.
See more details on website or contact Parish Office.
Marriage - please see website for important information
on church and state requirements or contact Parish Office
MALAHIDE
Webcam
All ceremonies are available
on the webcam
NEW WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
from Monday 8th September until further notice
9.00 am
Co-Parish Priests:
Fr. Gary Darby, 21 Wheatfield
Grove, Portmarnock, P. 828 4478.
Fr. John Murphy, St. Anne’s
Parochial House, Strand Road,
Portmarnock, P. 846 1081.
Fr. Mattie O’Farrell, “Aghadoe”
Kinsaley Lane, Malahide, P. 846
1767.
Fr. Frank Reburn, 11 Millview
Court, Malahide. P. 845 1902.
Parish Pastoral Worker
Gertrude Gill 086 370 0006.
PARISH INFORMATION
*FAMILY MASSES
7.30 am
(9 am Sat)
Moderator:
Fr. Kevin Moore, St. Sylvester’s
Church, Malahide. P. 845 1244
CARMELITE CONVENT
* access the website, i.e. www.portmarnockparish.ie
* the first page that appears is the home page
* see the paragraph on ‘webcams’
* click on the word ‘here’ (in red print)
KINSEALY*
Reverts to 10.00 am Mon 20th October
9.30 am
YELLOW WALLS
10.00 am
MALAHIDE
10.00 am
PORTMARNOCK
* if there is a ceremony in progress you will see picture
* click on the bottom right corner of the picture and it
will enlarge to fill the screen
*No morning Mass in Kinsealy Thursdays or Saturdays
* click ‘Escape’ on the top left corner of your keyboard to
go back to smaller size.
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