"If you judge people you have no time to love them."

- Mother Teresa

1. THE SOCETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL will hold its monthly collection after all Masses today

2. FORMS OF FRIDAY PENANCE- The following are suggested as ways of fulfilling Friday penance. Abstaining from meat or some other food Abstaining from alcoholic drink or smoking Making a special effort at involvement in family prayer Making a special effort to participate in Mass on Fridays Visiting the Blessed Sacrament Making the Stations of the Cross Fasting from all food for a longer period than usual and perhaps giving what you saved to the needy. Helping the poor, sick old, or lonely.

3. BAPTISED AND SENT - This Lent Our joint Lenten programme will take place on Feb 24th, March 3rd & 10th 7.30. One-hour Sessions, all welcome. Newtownpark Church. Fr Philip 

4. 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

5. Were you married in University Church? You are invited to a special Mass on Sunday the 15th of February at 6:15pm to celebrate the hundreds of couples married in this special church. If you haven't already, submit your photo here to be included in our display. Please RSVP for Mass followed by champagne and chocolates

6. CENTERING PRAYER = Monday at 7pm in the Oval Room.

7. GET TOGETHER vintage coffee morning fundraising event for the Centre is on Monday 23 February, 11am – 12.30, in Coffee Dock with speaker Grainne McDonagh. An experienced Life Coach, Grainne will speak on 'Changing the narrative: coaching for a new direction'. Buy a ticket and bring a friend along to enjoy a lovely morning coffee & very interesting talk. Tickets available at reception in the Centre, €15 each. All are welcome. Raffle held on the day. 

8. ART APPRECIATION: returns for another term on Wednesday 28th January, @ 11.15 – 13.00 in Conference Hall with lecturer, Jeccica Fahy. Please contact Jessica via email jessfahy@gmail.com if you would like further information or to join this interesting series of lectures.

9. 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.

10. FILM CLUB will meet this week in Room 3 on Thursday 2.30-5pm. Viewing Father of the Bride starring Dianne Keaton and Steve Martin. Enjoy a cuppa and chat together. New members always welcome.

11. HATS FOR THE HOMELESS made 190 hats since December & 11 scarves, a tremendous help to those in need. They wish to express thanks for an anonymous donation and generous donation of wool. All donations are gratefully received and well used by this group. Thank you from all the members. Next meeting on Wednesday 11 March, 10.30 in the Oval room and Coffee Dock. 

12. CRAFTY ANGELS will recommence this week in Room 3 on Thursday 29 January at 2.30-4pm. Come along, bring your craft project and work alongside like-minded friends.

13. 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

14. 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.         

15. 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.
16. MASS BOOKINGS can now be made by calling to the Sacristy after mass and speaking with Vincent or by email to sacristan@newtownparkparish.com

17.  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. 

18. 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 
19. 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.

20. COFFEE DOCK – is open next week9.00am to 12:30pm from Monday to Friday and after the 9.30 and 10.45 Masses today

21. 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

22. 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!

23. 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.

    We wish all parishioners a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas season. May God bless you.