Saturday Vigil 7:30pm Rosemary Sherry, Margaret McTigue, Seamus Nolan Sunday 9am -

Dunshaughlin and Culmullen Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 th of September 2016 The Mission of our Parish, is for us to be an active, worshiping, compassionate and evangelising community where, through the power of the Holy Spirit, everyone feels and believes they belong to the Family of God. Witness to Faith St Paul s 2016 Detachment means a striving for liberation through self-denial. True wisdom means not being oppressed by our human nature. We must study how to meet the demands of the discipleship of Christ. Mass Times in the Parish: Saturday Vigil - 7:30pm Sunday - 9am and 12noon Weekdays: Monday to Saturday - 10am Saturday Vigil - 6pm Sunday - 10:30am Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9 am Mass Intentions this weekend Saturday the 3 rd and Sunday the 4 th of September Saturday Vigil 7:30pm Joe and Bridget Corry Sunday 9am - Kathleen McDonnell, Richard Plunkett and Plunkett Family Sunday 12noon John Morgan and daughter Anne Morgan Saturday Vigil 6pm Patsy and Joan Crosbie Sunday 10:30am O'Brien Family, Pelletstown Mass Intentions for Monday the 5 th to Sunday the 11 th of September Monday 10am Special Intention Saturday Vigil 7:30pm - Peg and Christy Carey Sunday 9am - Bridget Crowley Sunday 12noon - Dinny and Patricia McCarthy Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday the 10 th and Sunday the 11 th of September Saturday Vigil 7:30pm Rosemary Sherry, Margaret McTigue, Seamus Nolan Sunday 9am - Eamon Kiernan, May Tuite, Barry Molloy Sunday 12noon Michael O Brien, Sheila Briody, Frances Maloney Saturday Vigil 6pm Geraldine Fox Sunday 10:30am Rena Griffin Ministers of the Word: Saturday the 10 th and Sunday the 11 th of September Saturday Vigil 7:30pm Veronica Page Sunday 9am Marion Edwards Sunday 12 noon Mairead Delaney Saturday Vigil 6pm Sunday 10:30am

NET Ministries Ireland NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams. Last year the Team had a really special impact with the youth of our parish. The 2nd year of the programme will commence in September. The new Team is currently on retreat and training in preparation for their ministry amongst us for the year ahead. Frs. Joe and Colm and our parish Youth Co-ordinator, Jenny, will join the Team on retreat in the coming weeks. We keep them in our prayers over the coming weeks that the Holy Spirit will guide them as they take up ministry in our Parish. Church Notices Dunshaughlin ARK Group: Meetings will resume this Wednesday 7 th of September in the Pastoral Centre. The parish extends its thanks to the group for their recent voluntary work, with remedial maintenance in and around St Patricks Hall in conjunction with Tidy Towns. Baptisms: We welcome to the parish Daire Higgins, Hillview, Tamara Jania, Ivy Hall, Sam Forrestal, Seachnall Abbey and Elliott Currid, Athboy who were baptised recently. Let us remember our Dead: We pray for the happy repose of the souls of Michael Carey, Ratoath (brother to Lil O Sullivan, Bonestown) and Robert (Bob) Richmond, Leixlip (father to Denise Quinn, Drumree) who both died recently. May they rest in peace. National Council for the Blind of Ireland (Meath Branch): Annual church gate collection this weekend, Saturday 3 rd /Sunday 4 th of September after all masses. Thanks for the support. Legion of Mary: Meetings are held in Ratoath Parish Centre on Mondays at 7pm. New members are very welcome. Contact May Tuite 01 825 0139 / 087 133 4872 for details. National Grandparents Pilgrimage: To The Shrine of our Lady of Knock on Sunday, September 11 th with Patron Archbishop Michael Neary. A bus will leave the Fairgreen, Navan at 7:45am. To book a seat on the bus please contact Maureen 087 655 6386. Lough Derg: Open for 1 day retreats which continue on certain days until Saturday the 24 th of September. The retreat offers the opportunity to go to the sacred island, cross the threshold of the Holy Door of Mercy in St Patricks Basilica and follow the programme of prayer and reflection. A light lunch will be served and pilgrims keep footwear on. Booking essential. Phone 0719861518 or email info@loughderg.org Pilgrimage to Knock: A bus will leave Ashbourne Church, Sunday September 25 th at 8am, Ratoath Church, 8:15am, Dunshaughlin Church, 8:25am & Dunboyne Church, 8:40am. To book your seat on the bus, phone Ray 0872630166 (Ashbourne), May 0871334872 (Ratoath, Dunshaughlin) or Peggy 0877846455 (Dunboyne). Organised by the Legion of Mary World Meeting of Families in Ireland 2018: The launch of this event will be held on Saturday the 22 nd of October. 10am to 4pm. Saint Patrick's College, Drumcondra. Prebooking is required. Contact Alison (01) 5053012 or email marriagefamily@iecon.ie Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival 1916 Commemoration Committee Exhibition: Are inviting the community to join us by sharing your family memories or displaying your memorabilia. To get involved in any way; either with providing items for the exhibition or by volunteering, contact Roisin on 086 8412260. All items will be kept safe and returned. Gluten Intolerance: If anyone has gluten intolerance and is unable to receive the normal hosts, please contact the priest before Mass. Months Memory and All Anniversary Masses: If families of the deceased would like to take part in any of the Mass e.g. Readings, Offertory Procession, you are more than welcome to do so. Please contact the priest before Mass. Volunteers: Volunteers are always needed in the smooth running of the church. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact the parish office with your name and telephone number. All help appreciated. Stamp Collection: Donation box for used stamps in Dunshaughlin church porch. The proceeds will go towards the missions. Contact Willie 087-626 1912.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service Blood Donation Clinic In the Pastoral Centre, this Monday the 5 th of September from 4:30pm 8pm. Parish Notices Zumba Fitness Classes: Mondays at 10am in St Patrick s Hall and Tuesday evenings at 8:30pm in St Seachnalls National School. See Zumba Fitness Dunshaughlin on facebook. Dunshaughlin and District Senior Citizens Group (Friday Club): Fridays at 10am in St Patricks Hall. New members and volunteers most welcome. Come along for tea/coffee and chat. Slide into Music: Pre-school Music Programme, will re-commence this Monday the 5 th of September at 10am. 3 per session. Contact Laura on 087 933 1000. Meath Alzheimer s Support Group Cafe: Meeting this Wednesday, the 7 th of September, from 7 to 9 pm in Pastoral Centre, Dunshaughlin. All families/carers and loved ones living with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia are welcome to attend. Guest speaker is Elaine Byrne, Solicitor, who will give a talk on 'Legal Matters. Music, tea/coffee and scones. Admission is free. Phone Day Centre at 046-9027007. Friends of Breastfeeding Support Group: Continues every 2 nd Friday of the month, in the Pastoral Centre. Next meeting will be this Friday the 9 th of September at 10:30am. For more information please contact Sonja on 0877954077 or visit www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie Dunshaughlin Bridge Club: Will re-commence next week, Monday the 12 th of September at 10:30am in the Pastoral Centre. New members always welcome. Hospice Coffee Morning: In the Pastoral Centre on Thursday the 15 th of September from 10am to 1pm. Please come and support this worthy cause. Donations, cakes and spot prices can be given to Claire Byrne 087 295 7238 or Diane Clancy 087 287 2905 Beginners Modern Line Dancing: Tuesday mornings at 11am-12am in Ashbourne House Hotel. Classes may be coming to Dunshaughlin soon. For enquiries or to express your interest, Phone 083-860 4617. Céilí: Irish Céilí Dancing resumes in St Patricks Hall, on Thursday the 22 nd of September at 8pm. New members most welcome. Contact Monica on 087-2734446 MGM - Maloney/Gallagher/Mulligan Academy of Irish dance: Weekly Classes resuming Tuesday September 13 th for children of all ages in Dunshaughlin Community Centre at 5pm. Classes taught by qualified teachers, adjudicators, and former World Champions and Riverdancers. Contact Marcus Maloney on 086 3168792 or see Facebook - MGMAcademy. Children 4+ and all levels welcome. Institute of Technology Blanchardstown: Open Evening on Tuesday the 6 th of September. 5pm to 7pm. For queries please email info@itb.ie or call 01 885 1530. All are Welcome! Full details on www.itb.ie Phoenix-Tara Toastmasters Club: Will hold its first meeting of the new season on Monday 12 th of September in Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8pm. New members welcome. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday [excl.bank Holidays] of each month. Dunboyne Community Employment Ltd: (1) Sports Development Officer for Dunboyne Athletic Club, Dunboyne and (2) Sports Grounds Maintenance Person required in Dunshaughlin. (3) Athletic Coaching Assistant for Dunboyne Area. Eligibility is confined to persons on an Irish Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more & over 25 years old. Phone 01-8252864, 087-2626727 or email dunboyneace@eircom.net Dunshaughlin Credit Union: Great value loans available. Call us at 01 82503 53 or visit dunshaughlin.eu Home Instead Senior Care: Carers required for Homecare in the Drumree and Dunshaughlin Area. Phone 046 9483338 or email care.meath@homeinstead.ie Family Carers Ireland: Are providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award in September based on demand, this qualification is for employment in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and as homecare workers. Phone 0579370221. Navan EDP CLG: Community Employment vacancies: 1 maintenance and one cleaner position in Navan (eligibility over 25 years and on a Social Welfare payment for 12 months) and Care Assistants (eligibility over 21 and on a Social welfare payment for 12 months). Healthcare vacancies in Co. Meath: Are you over 21 and on a Social Welfare payment for 12 months? You may be eligible to train as a Care Assistant with Navan EDP CLG. Contact Siobhán by telephone on 0469071938/ 0863470263. Emmaus Retreat Centre: Vacancies are as follows. Receptionist. Part Time including evenings & weekends. Protel experience or similar computerized Front Office Systems required. Kitchen Assistant. Part time and is over a 7 day period. We offer flexible hours, meals on duty and staff car parking. EU Nationals and people with valid work visas need only apply. Please forward CV Detailing experience to date to jobs@emmauscentre.ie Or mail to: The Director, Emmaus Retreat Centre, Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin. Closing date for Applications 12th September 2016 Navan Career Start: Are you looking for work and need to improve your skills? New QQI Level 4 General Learning course beginning shortly. For unemployed people aged 17-35 with no qualifications. Contact Marie by telephone on 046 9031418 or 086 8273857.

Priests of the Parish Fr. Joe Clavin P.P. 01-825 9114 Fr. Colm Browne C.C. 01-824 19 76 Email: dunshaughlinparish@eircom.net Website: www.dunshaughlin-culmullenparish.ie Follow the Parish on Twitter @parishdc or check out our facebook page Pastoral Centre: Email pastoralcentred@gmail.com or telephone 01-802 4780 Culmullen Hall: Lena Walsh 086 1207418 St Patrick s Hall: Sandra 086-315 2804 COISCÉIMEANNA: Loss/Bereavement Support Group :086-083 55942 ACCORD Marriage Care: 046-90 23146 AMEN: Male Domestic Abuse 046 90 23718 AL-ANON: Support 01-8732699 Support for Drug Abuse: 01 8980148 CURA: Unplanned pregnancy 042 9337533ST VINCENT DE PAUL: 085-145 06 56 Family Support Network Web: www.fsn.ie Email: info@fsn.ie TOWARDS HEALING SERVICE: Free Phone Help Line 1800 30 34 16 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN REPRESENTATIVES: Frank Burton - 086-8160482 Jenny Leonard - 087-7742013 Confessions: Saturday after 10am Mass & 12noon to 12:30pm Saturday - After evening Mass During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the sacrament of reconciliation is available also during the first Sunday of the month after the Vigil and Morning Masses. Exposition: Tuesday - 10:30am to 8pm and Wednesday 10:30 to 12noon Thursday - 9.30am to 11am Baptisms: All parents are requested to attend a preparation programme. Next meeting, is on Wednesday the 21 st of September in Pastoral Centre at 8pm. Call Roisín on 086 8412260 (To book your place on our Baptism Programme) and then Call the Parish Office on 01-825 9114 (To book your Christening Date) Book Project for MS Ireland Send your favourite uncomplicated recipe, housekeeping, gardening tips, or anything else that might be fun to include to e-mail patricia.fabrique@gmail.com or post it to Geashill, Ballinlough, Dunshaughlin. Mobile 0863540095. Please make sure that your name is on everything that you contribute. It is hoped to have the book ready for sale at the MS Halloween party at the end of October. Sports News and Local Lottery Draws Dunshaughlin GAA Lotto Results 29/08/2016: Numbers drawn were 2, 17, 19, 22. No match 3 or jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot is 2,000. Play online at www.dunshaughlingaa.com Drumree GAA Lotto Results 28/08/2016: Numbers drawn were 9, 11, 18, 23. No jackpot winner. 2 match 3 winners; James White & Anne Cottrell win 100 each. This week s jackpot remains at 12,700, reserve draw is 4,400. Draw in Gilsenans on Sunday. If you are not in, you can t win. You can play online at www.drumreegaa.ie Dunshaughlin Pitch and Putt Club: Bank of Ireland Competition: Winner - Seamus McAuley, 36 - Frank Flood, 18 Gross - Joe L'Estrange, 36 Ladies - Christine Morgan, 18 Gross - Margaret McTigue. Thanks to all who participated.