LATEST NEWS
"If you judge people you have no time to love them."
- Mother Teresa
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK this year the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock is on Saturday 25th April. Contact Vincent to book a seat on the bus.
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL will hold their monthly collection after all Masses today.
EASTER DUES ENVELOPES available at the back of the Church.
CENTERING PRAYER= Monday at 7pm in the Oval Room.
NEWTOWNPARK PARISH PASTORAL CENTRE MANAGER JOB VACANCY - Newtownpark Parish Pastoral Centre has grown to be very successful since it opened its doors in October 2018. We are now recruiting for a new Pastoral Centre Manager to continue the development of the centre as a welcoming facility for the Parish and wider Community. Responsibilities of the Manager include Operations Management of the Centre, Staff & Finance Management, Marketing & Communications, Risk Management & Strategic Planning. This is a part time role which offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community it serves. A full job description including job requirements is available HERE
FILM CLUB will return on 16th April in Room 3 on Thursday 2.30-5pm.
BOOK CLUB - will meet next on Tuesday 19th of May @10.30am to discuss the One Dublin One Book choice Christine Falls by John Banville in the Coffee Dock. New members are always welcome.
BETHANY BEREAVEMENT TRAINING COURSE - in Scoil Mhuire, Sandymount. Dates: 7th Feb / 21st Feb / 7th March / 21st March and 11th April. We would welcome volunteers in the Newtownpark Group. For Application forms emailbethanybereavement1982@gmail.comVINTAGE COFFEE MORNING - Our next Get Together – "Healthy Eating Educational Talk" is on Monday the 27th of April 2026, in The Coffee Dock from 11.00am – 12.30pm and the guest speaker is Nichola Flood. Qualified in Education & Nutrition Therapy, Nichola believes "Your diet is a bank account". Good food choices are great investments. Tickets for this event are €15.00each and are available at reception.
SENIOR CITIZENS BINGO continues Mondays, 14.00-16.00 in Coffee Dock. All are welcome to join and enjoy some games with the group along with a cup of tea and chat. Great fun and prizes too. will meet this Monday, 19th January, in Room 2 @ 19.15.
HATS FOR HOMELESS will next meet on 15th April @ 10.30am the Oval room. This is the last meeting before summer break, returning on 9th September 2026.
NEW CLASS: DANCE CRAFT - a well-established local dance group, returns to the Pastoral Centre with Ballroom and Latin classes for children and adults of all ages and levels, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Private tuition also available. Pay-as-you-go. New members very welcome. Contact Kelly: 086 888 5657.
- PARISH CHOIR Seeking New Members - The parish choir sings at 10.45 Mass on Sundays and practises on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Pastoral Centre. We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in joining us. Please contact Eithne 086 385 6870
The Slides that you see each Sunday are produced by a very small team that is severely stretched, they would love some assistance. If you have some basic skills in PowerPoint and would be willing to help, please contact Maire Therese Pierce or Vincent Nirappel.
- GOOD NEWS STAND - new collection of cards for special occasions exam results etc. also a large selection of second hand books for sale at the back of the church.
- MASS BOOKINGS can now be made by calling to the Sacristy after mass and speaking with Vincent or by email to sacristan@newtownparkparish.com
PATHWAYS – Exploring Faith as an Adult – this programme is run by the Archdiocese over two years, from September to May each year. It takes place on Thursdays evening at 7pm in DCU St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra. Applications are now open for course commencing 28 September 2023. Early Booking is advised. See leaflets at end of Church.
- LEGION OF MARY meeting every Tuesday 8.00pm Room 1 in the Pastoral Centre, we are looking for new members for details email parishoffice@newtownparkparish.com
- BECOME A CHURCH VOLUNTEER - Sanitizers to keep our Sacred Space clean; Readers; Ministers of the Eucharist; Power Point Team and Zoom Camera Team. A short training session will be given, where necessary.
PILATES: Run by Niamh Rafter Chartered Physiotherapist. The class will commence for a 5-week course initially. In Conference Hall, commencing Wednesday 7th January 2026, weekly from 17.00 – 17.45. Fee is payable for the course. To book or enquire please contact Niamh on 085 884 4832 or email niamh.rafter1@gmail.com
DIY class for beginners We have several new dates on Saturdays for this one-day course booked in the Centre. On 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar & 11 April in Coffee Dock. Run by DIY Academy. Learn basic household DIY. Contact Martin Glynn to book 0831085145. Fee is payable for the course. Places are limited, first come, first served. Nice idea to give as a gift voucher for a Christmas present idea!
A big thank you to all our faithful volunteers who help in so many ways to keep the Centre running and present such a warm welcome to visitors.