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

- Mother Teresa

1. The Centre will reopen on Monday 5th January -. Bridge, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Knitting, Tai chi, U3A, Singing and Drama, Irish Dancing, Art Appreciation, Dance Fit, Flower Club, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Orchestra, Art classes, Line dancing, Yoga, Corus, Sewing, Fitness League-active retired, Film Club and Crafty Angels, Afterschool and Montessori will return in 2026 along with some new additions, see below.

2. Bingo, Garden Angels, Bethany Bereavement, St Vincent de Paul, Choir, Gospel Choir, Centring Prayer, Hats for the homeless & Pastoral Patchwork & other groups will also return in January 2026

3. CENTERING PRAYER on Monday at 7pm in the Oval Room.

4. We wish SENIOR CITIZENS BINGO a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2026 with many more fun Bingo events to come in the new year. The group will next meet on Monday 5 January 2026, so no Bingo tomorrow in the Centre. All are welcome to join in 2026. 

5. BOOK CLUB are reading The Names by Florence Knapp & we meet up Tuesday 13th Jan @ 10.30am in coffee dock- new members always welcome.

6. FILM CLUB AND CRAFTY ANGELS will return in January 2026 on Thursdays from 14.30 in Room 3 Hats for the homeless & Pastoral Patchwork & other groups will also return in January 2026.

7. 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

8. 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.         

9. 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.
10. MASS BOOKINGS can now be made by calling to the Sacristy after mass and speaking with Vincent or by email to sacristan@newtownparkparish.com

11.  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. 

12. 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 
13. 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.

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

15. 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

16. 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!

17. The Pastoral Centre will close on Saturday 20 December at 16.30 and reopen on Monday 5th January.

    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.