Dear parishioners,
At the first Mass of this year’s novena to the Sacred Heart, Fr Michael Kirwan said that the image of the Sacred Heart allows us to visibly see God’s love for us. In the statue of Jesus, the Sacred Heart, we see that God is open-hearted and there is plenty of room for everyone in there.
My thanks Fr Michael Kirwan SJ, Fr Tom Casey SJ and Fr Tom Layden SJ for being our preachers and to the little army of volunteers who make the novena a very special occasion. It runs until Friday so please do spread the word and come if you can.
We are also delighted to have a Jesuit novice, Sean McMahon, with us for a few months. Sean is volunteering both in the parish and with the Peter McVerry Trust.
Every blessing,
Fr Niall
SACRED HEART NOVENA IN GARDINER STREET PARISH
Continues until Friday 7th June.
Masses: Mon - Fri 11am & 7.30pm; Sat 11am & 6pm; Sun 11am & 7.30pm
Our preachers this year are Fr. Michael Kirwan SJ, Fr. Tom Casey SJ and Fr. Tom Layden SJ.
On Friday 7th June there will be 6 pm Mass followed by half an hour of Adoration.
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
The Feast of Corpus Christi is a time for Christians to remember that God will meet their basic needs to eat and to be filled with the joy and amazement of receiving loving nourishment from Jesus Christ. The Eucharist must also move Christians to action.
Pope Francis
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE
For migrants fleeing their homes
We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them.
JOYCE AND THE JESUITS – BLOOMSDAY, SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 2024 AT 12.30 PM.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER’S CHURCH
For the 120th anniversary of the first Bloomsday, in association with The Joyce Centre, Dublin 1, actor, writer and broadcaster Gerry McArdle, who plays Buck Mulligan in the 1982 RTÉ recording of Ulysses (available online), puts together a 60 minute programme of readings from Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses which highlights the Joyce/Jesuit connections. He is joined by Raphael Kelly, and singer Suzanne Mangan. The event is hosted and narrated by popular RTÉ newscaster and television personality, Eileen Dunne, who, like the other artists involved, freely donates her time and talents.
It’s a short programme, packed full of entertaining content that eschews the academic, intellectual approach to Joyce, and concentrates on the enjoyment of some very accessible and funny writing. Admission is free. Donations for the upkeep of St. Francis Xavier’s Church gratefully accepted.
CONSIDERING A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME?
Considering a Postgraduate study programme? Check out the options in Theology, Philosophy, Youth Ministry, Chaplaincy, Church Music and more at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, sppu.ie/courses. Applications close soon.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
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TEAM HOPE ARE NOW RECRUITING FOR THE ROLE OF CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL MANAGER
They are looking for someone with a passion for the work of Team Hope and the leadership abilities to lead the design and implementation of the Christmas Shoebox Appeal campaign, ensuring an effective network of volunteer teams across the country.
More information can be found at: www.teamhope.ie/careers/
Closing date: June 7th 2024
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SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE- JULY AND AUGUST
From 1st July until 31st August there will be no 7.30 pm Mass on Sundays and No 6 pm Mass on Fridays (no Friday Night Candlelight or Adoration)