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

- Mother Teresa

1. JUNE is traditionally the month of special devotion to the SACRED HEART

2. THE ROSARY will be recited at 6.45 pm at the Grotto, Newtownpark Avenue every Monday in June

3. BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meeting tomorrow evening at 7pm. In the Pastoral Centre

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

5. SUMMER SCHOOL ON THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY Schoolfor 6 Sundays, starting on Sunday the 22nd of June at 7:30pm. The series is a mixture of video and discussion. To join please email Paul at alphabayside@gmail.com 

6. SENIOR CITIZENS BINGO Group will meet each Monday 2 – 4pm in Coffee Dock. All are welcome. Come along and enjoy the company and games. 

7. BOOK CLUB next meeting will be this week Tuesday 10th June @ 10.30am in Coffee Dock. We are reading 'Mania' by Lionel Shriver this month. All are welcome, new members too, to join for lively discussion. 

8. 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

9. 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.

10. CRAFTY ANGELS is on this Thursday the 15th May @ 2.30 – 4.00 in the Centre. You will have the option to make a candle in a cup - all materials supplied or bring along your own craft project and join the chat and fun. All are welcome. 

11. HATS FOR THE HOMELESS the next meeting will be on Wednesday 10th September @ 10.30am

12. SUMMER CAMPS running in the Centre: Details below with information to book

13. The Centre is accepting bookings for "Summer Camps" over the months of July and August 2025, for further information please contact the Pastoral Centre on ntppastoralcentre@gmail.com  

14. 
    ST NICHOLAS MONTESSOR are now accepting enrolments for new students commencing September 2025. Limited places available. To enquire please email Principal Mary Farrelly at mary.farrelly@smsi.ie

15. A great selection of BOOKS available at the back of the Church.                                   
16. 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.
17. MASS BOOKINGS can now be made by calling to the Sacristy after mass and speaking with Vincent or by email to sacristan@newtownparkparish.com  
18. 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. 
19. 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 
20. 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.
21. Coffee Dock is open 9.30am to 12.30pm and offers a warm welcome Tuesday to Friday