LATEST NEWS
"If you judge people you have no time to love them."
- Mother Teresa
PARISH OFFICE will be closed from Thursday 2nd April until Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 10am.
- PASTORAL CENTRE will be closed from Thursday 2nd April until Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 8am.
SENIOR CITIZENS BINGO will return on Monday13th April, 14.00-16.00 in Coffee Dock. All are welcome to join.
BOOK CLUB - Wednesday 8th April @10.30am to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride in coffee dock. New members are welcome.
FILM CLUB will return on 16th April in Room 3 on Thursday 2.30-5pm.
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.com
CENTERING PRAYER = Monday at 7pm in the Oval Room.
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.
CRAFTY ANGELS will NOT meet this week as the centre is closed on Thursday. Reconvening Thurs 9th April at 2.30 in Room 3.
- 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.