Cemetery Mass - Newcastle (Ballynakelly)

The annual Cemetery Mass for the deceased buried in Newcastle Cemetery will take place on Sunday 12th June at 3.30pm in the cemetery itself. Its always a wonderful occasion, with many people travelling from far and wide to be there. With that in mind, can we remind you to be there early in order to get parking. Ar dheis De go raibh siad.

Some of the Latest News of Our Parish

Mass for Exam Students The Vigil Mass on Saturday June 4th at 6.30pm in Rathcoole Church will be specially dedicated to all students sitting exams at this time of year.We hope that after this Mass young people will leave with a sense of hope for the future, knowing that God is their friend, a friend who will ALWAYS be there for them, even when things seem to be going wrong, and that the Holy Spirit will inspire them, both during their study and the exams themselves.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Congratulations Congratulations to the children of St.Mary’s NS Saggart and St. Finian’s NS Newcastle who celebrated First Holy Communion on Saturday May 28th. Congratulations also to the 6th Class boys and girls of St. Finian’s NS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday May 24th in Newcastle. We hope you all had a very special day as you took these important steps on your faith journey. Congratulations also to your parents, for whom these days are also very significant.

Eucharistic Congress 2012 Preparation is well underway for the International Eucharistic Congress due to take place in Dublin from June 10th to 17th, next year. As part of the preparation, a short National Eucharistic Congress will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June25th and 26th, this year.
People from every diocese will gather together in Knock on Saturday June 25th and there will be a liturgical celebration in each diocese the following day, Sunday June 26th, the feast of Corpus Christi.
On a more local level, it is hoped that two (or more) representatives from each parish, will participate in the celebrations in Knock on the Saturday. They will bring a Eucharistic Congress Candle to Knock on behalf of each our parishes, and these candles will then be solemnly lit at the Sunday Masses in our own churches.
There is also an invitation for one family from each parish to the Pro-Cathedral on Sunday June 26th for a celebration of Mass at which Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will formally light the Diocesan Eucharistic Candle.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society The Rathcoole Saggart branch of the St Joseph's Young Priests Society are holding their monthly meeting in Rathcoole Church on Friday June 3rd at 6.30pm. All welcome

Niall Mellon Township Fundraiser Michelle Lawless, Pairc Mhuire. Saggart, is holding a fundraising event on Tuesday June 7th in Harolds Cross race track to raise funds for the Niall Melllon project. She is going for a week with the project in November to build houses in South Africa. Tickets €10, and if you would like to support and are not able to go to Harolds Cross you will be entered in a draw for €1,000 on the night. Michelle’s number is 087-7588270

North Strand Bombing Commemoration o commemorate the 70th Anniversary of those who died in the Bombing of the North Strand. A memorial service for those who died in the North Strand Bombing in 1941 will take place on Tuesday 31st May at 2pm at the Monument in the grounds of Marino College, Connolly House, North Strand. Those in attendance will include the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the German Ambassador and relatives of those who died. It will conclude with a short prayer service in St. Agatha’s Church, North William Street, Dublin 1.  All are welcome. For more information contact Maureen at 01 8554078

St. Mary’s NS—Phones for Boards Fundraising  Our phone collection for the Jack and Jill Foundation continues, we need 100 more mobile phones to provide our school with an Interactive Whiteboard and projector. Please bring your unused mobile phones toSt. Mary’s N.S. or pass them onto a pupil who will bring them in on your behalf. Phones may also be dropped in to the Parish Office.

Some of the Latest News of Our Parish

Saggart Graveyard Clean-Up

There was a great response for the clean-up of Saggart Graveyard over the last two weeks - thanks to everyone who helped.

Dawn Chorus - May 29th

29th May 2011, Dawn chorus with 10am Mass Choir and Active Retirement . 7am Rathcoole Park, celebrating Bealtaine Festival

Newcastle Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock

The Newcastle Parish Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 17th July.

Adults €20, Children €10.

Apply: Maureen Kenny 4589977 or Rita Doolan 4589481

Niall Mellon Township Trust Fundraising Event

Michelle Lawless, Pairc Mhuire. Saggart, is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday June 7th in Harolds Cross race track to raise funds for the Niall Melllon project.

Tickets €10 Tel. Michelle 087-7599270.

Eucharistic Adoration

Rathcoole: Every Friday 7.30 - 8.30pm

Newcastle: First Friday 10.30 - 11.00am

It is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet time enjoying  the  Eucharistic presence of the risen Lord. You will be very welcome.

Marriage Enrichment Day

Offered to any married couple who would like to deepen their love for one another and refresh their marriage. This is a one day non-residential retreat held in a relaxed setting with time for discussion together as a couple as well as time for personal prayer and reflection. It will take place on Sunday 29th May from 9-6pm at the Faith and Family Centre, Dal Riada, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

For more information, please contact (01) 2889317 or email faithandfamilycentre@arcol.org

Naas Lions Club Summer Concert

Naas Lions Club is holding a Gala Summer Concert in Kilashee House Hotel on Sunday May 29th at 8.00pm sharp. Celine Byrne, Paul Linehan, Baldonnel Singers, Artane Senior Band. Tickets €25 each from Veritas Naas or call 086-8257373.

North Strand Bombing Commemoration

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of those who died in the Bombing of the North Strand. A memorial service for those who died in the North Strand Bombing in 1941 will take place on Tuesday 31st May at 2pm at the Monument in the grounds of Marino College, Connolly House, North Strand. Those in attendance will include the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the German Ambassador and relatives of those who died. It will conclude with a short prayer service in St. Agatha’s Church, North William Street, Dublin 1.  All are welcome. For more information contact Maureen at 01 8554078

We Hope You Like Our Combined Newsletter.

This is the another issue of the newly combined newsletter for our two parishes, Saggart and Newcastle. We hope you like it. It is another example of the growing co-operation between our two parishes.

It means that people throughout the two parishes (and they are two BIG parishes!) will be able to keep up with events across the whole district. It also means it will be possible for parishioners to advertise events and issue news across the two parishes in just one publication.

The deadline for items to be included in the newsletter is 1pm on Friday. See notice below about how to make sure notices can be included. This space is available for your notices. Please email them to: saggartparish(at)gmail.com or deliver them by hand to Saggart Parish Office or Text them to 087-6397744 clearly marked ‘For Newsletter’ Before 1pm on Friday