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Upcoming Events
Autumn Activities
Scripture Workshops
with Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA (Augustinian Friar, Scripture Scholar)
Following his very successful and well-attended series of talks on the Sunday readings during lent, Fr. Kieran O’Mahony returns to Gardiner Street for two seminars related to the readings for Sundays of Year B, which begins with the first Sunday of Advent, and during which we read Mark’s Gospel and St Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians (among other readings). Fr Kieran’s talks are always lively and thought-provoking and will enrich greatly our understanding of St Paul and St Mark’s Gospel. The format for each morning will involve some solid input about the authors and then a chance to engage with an individual text. There will be a break for tea and coffee.
The Ongoing Story with St Mark
Saturday 28th October Registration open at 9.00am. Workshop 9.45am – 1pm
- Registration
- Opening input on St Mark
- Coffee/Tea Break
- Individual/Group work on a chosen text
- Questions and final input on St Mark and his writings
God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps. (Mark 4:26-29). Fr. Kieran O’Mahony explores the depths of Mark’s Gospel which is the focus of the new liturgical year beginning with Advent. Discover the themes and concerns of Mark’s community and allow your own life to be written into the ongoing story.
H I G H L Y R E C O M M E N D E D !!!
Feedback from our first Scripture Workshop has been universally positive!!! Some comments...
"Fr Kieran's style of presentation makes this a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning"
"So informative in a lovely way"
"He's funny, he's great, he's has so much knowledge"
Tomorrow's Parish
with Donal Harrington
Saturday 4th November Registration open at 9.00am. Workshop 9.45am – 1pm
The Parish Pastoral Council together with key stakeholders of the mission of St Francis Xavier’s Gardiner Street gather to start a process of long term planning for the parish. Donal Harrington, author of Tomorrow’s Parish, will facilitate the morning and all users of Gardiner Street are invited to join the process.
Registration open at 9.00am. Workshop 9.45am – 1pm
Enquiries & Bookings contact the Front Desk which is in the door to the left of the church (Tel: 01 836 3411).
Safeguarding Training
with Gary Kehoe
Saturday 25th November and 9th December Gary Kehoe at Gardiner Street
1-Day Safeguarding programme for those working with vulnerable adults and children. A requirement of the Church’s National Board for Safeguarding that is obligatory for clergy, sacristans, those working directly with children and all Staff in the Church.
Registration open at 9.00am. Workshop 9.45am – 1pm
Everybody is welcome to these training opportunities. Knowing ahead of time how many are likely to come will give the organisers an idea of the space and time needed. So, do please signal your interest to any parish team member or leave your name at the front desk. Thanks. Enquiries & Bookings contact the Front Desk which is in the door to the left of the church (Tel: 01 836 3411).Enquiries & Bookings contact the Front Desk which is in the door to the left of the church (Tel: 01 836 3411).
The Places Blessed John Sullivan called Home
with Colette McCarthy
Saturday 21st October - This was a great success! We will have photos shortly.
A tour of places which Blessed John knew as home in Dublin and Killiney: No 32 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2; Holy Trinity Church, Killiney; Undercliff, Killiney; Ancient Church of Killiney. Following her work on the committee which prepared the Beatification of Fr. John Sullivan SJ in May, Colette was keen to follow up with a tour of the places that touched the heart of Fr. John. His home was a warm and lively environment for his growth but tragedy struck when his family was on holiday in Killiney with the death by drowning of his brother Robert. Holy Trinity Church houses some special memorials to this event and there will be time for a quiet prayer.
LATEST NEWS
Weekly Bulletin October 8th 2017
October Appeal for Saint Francis Xavier’s Church In response to Pope Francis encyclical Laudato Si on climate and justice and to “enter into dialogue with all people about our common home.” This year’s appeal is to replace the lighting in the Church with LED lights. LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting […]
Weekly Bulletin September 24th 2017
World meeting of Families 2018 Celebrating Significant Wedding Anniversaries If you were Married in 1992, 1977, 1967, 1957 or 1947 you are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mourne Road, Drimangh, Dublin 12, on Sunday 15th October 2017 at 12.00 noon as we celebrate with those who are […]
Weekly Bulletin September 10th 2017
Monthly Mass of Thanksgiving for Blessed John Sullivan will be celebrated at 1pm next Saturday September 16th. Prayers and Petitions will be offered up to Blessed John and there will be a blessing with Fr John’s Crucifix after Mass and an opportunity to venerate his Relic. Last week’s Collections Church €767 Share €433 Thank you […]
Weekly Bulletin September 3rd 2017
Parish Office Opening Hours Monday – Friday 9.30am-1pm & 1.30pm – 8.30pm. Weekends 10am – 1.30pm. The office stocks books and magazines on Ignatian Spirituality and other Jesuit Publications. There is also a large range of cards and religious items. Last week’s Collections, Church €861 Share €455 Thank you The Blue Bag is for the […]
Feast of St Ignatius Loyola 2017
Celebration of the Feast of St Ignatius Loyola 2017 11am Mass July 31st 2017 Celebrant / Homilist – Fr Peter McVerry SJ Well, I, for one, thank God for St. Ignatius; if St. Ignatius hadn’t founded the Jesuits, I would have had to go out and look for a proper job. St. Ignatius’ life was […]
Mass Readings
- Tue 24 October October 22, 2017Tuesday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Antony Mary Claret, Bishop
- Mon 23 October October 21, 2017Monday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John of Capistrano, Priest
- Sun 22 October October 20, 201729th Sunday in Ordinary Time
