18th May 2014

Newsletter for the Parishes of Saggart - Rathcoole - Brittas & Newcastle Parish Team Fr. Enda Cunningham PP St Mary’s Parochial House Saggart. Tel: 4589209 Mob: 087-1380695 Fr. Aidan Kieran CC 1 The Glebe Peamount Road Newcastle. Tel: 4589230 Mob: 087-6397744 Fr. Aloysius Zuribo C.C. 2 Carrigmore Place Saggart, Co. Dublin Tel. 01-4589209 Parish Pastoral Worker Mr Sean O’Rourke c/o The Parish Office St. Mary’s Parochial House Tel: 4589209 Mob:087-0540695 Fr. Michael Shortall PC 87 Beechwood Lawns Rathcoole Tel: 4587187 Mob: 087 -2861765 Fr. Michael McGowan PC 7 St. Patrick’s Crescent, Rathcoole Tel: 4589210 Parish Secretary Martina Hopkins The Parish Office St. Mary’s Parochial House Opening Hours: 9.30-1.30 Monday to Friday Tel: 4589209 www.saggartparish.com [email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration Holy Family Church Rathcoole Every Friday 7.30 – 8.30pm Items for Newsletter If you have any items for the newsletter, please contact the Parish Office or email to the addresses given below. Please indicate clearly that the items are for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter. Many thanks. [email protected] or

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We pray for Margaret Fallon (Blackchurch) who is recently deceased. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord And let perpetual light shine upon her. Saggart Church Repairs Update (May 2014) Fr Enda and Matt O’Sullivan, Chairman of the PPC, have been working with the diocesan authorities to try and secure as early as possible a start to the repair work needed on the church of the Nativity of BVM, Saggart. The diocesan finance committee, who must oversee a project of this scale, remain committed to supporting the parish to the extent of some +600,000 euro, drawn on the Share Fund to which our parish, as every other, has been subscribing over the years. Following meetings on April 11 and May 15 here in Saggart, including discussion of safety concerns, the diocesan representatives have agreed the project needs to proceed a.s.a.p. In light of the latest cost estimate we agreed a two-phase approach, phase 1 focused on essential work: repairing the roof; re -pointing the walls and restoring the vaulted ceiling. Phase 2 will follow at a later date, focusing on internal improvements and redecoration. The project will be reviewed by diocesan buildings’ and finance committees at the end of May, and we expect to have approval to proceed to tender by early June. We will keep you informed and ask that you continue to keep this project’s successful outcome in your prayers.

Saggart: Sunday: 9 am & 11.30 am Weekday: 9.30 am Rathcoole: Saturday Vigil: 6.30 p.m. Sunday: 10 am & 12.00 pm Weekday: 9.30 am Saturday: 10.00 am Brittas: Sunday: 10.30 am Newcastle: Saturday Vigil: 7.00 p.m. Sunday: 10.30 am Weekday: 10.00am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Confession Saggart: Friday, after 9.30am Mass Rathcoole: Saturday after 10.00am Mass Newcastle: Saturday after 7.00pm Mass Baptism

Crosscare Youth Services Collection Next Weekend The Annual Collection for Crosscare Youth Services (Social Support Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin) will be at all Masses next weekend, May 24th & 25th. It will replace the normal SHARE Collection. Crosscare provides a wide range of focused supports and programmes aimed at empowering people to achieve their own potential. Upcoming First Holy Communions and Confirmations First Holy Communions St. Mary’s NS Saggart Church

11am Saturday 24th May

Confirmations St. Finian’s NS Holy Family NS

11am Tuesday 20th May 11am Tuesday 27th May

Newcastle Church Rathcoole Church

(Bishop Eamonn Walsh will celebrate all the above Confirmations)

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who will receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the coming weeks. You are the future of our church, and we are proud to see you take the next step in your faith journey. Congratulations also to the parents of the boys and girls. Sincere thanks to the teachers and staff in the schools. The Catholic School is a vital part of our parish community, we are grateful for your service in teaching the Catholic Faith.

Saggart 2.00pm Sunday Rathcoole 4.00 pm Saturday Newcastle 2nd Saturday 4pm Last Sunday 2pm Please contact the Parish Office Marriage Please contact the Parish Office

Newcastle, Tuesday May 20th 10am Mass Cancelled In Newcastle on Tuesday 20th May, Bishop Eamonn Walsh will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at 11.00am. There will be no Mass at 10am on that day.

Archdiocese of Dublin Commended on Child Safeguarding Policy The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has said the Archdiocese of Dublin is to be commended for the “rational, comprehensive and integrated child safeguarding system it has developed”. The NSBCCCI review of safeguarding and child protection practice, published during the week, praised those working in the area of child safeguarding in the Dublin Diocese saying, “their combined achievements in turning around a shocking and grievous situation is remarkable”. Director of Safeguarding, Mr. Andrew Fagan said the Diocese is fully committed to implementing the six recommendations for improvement from the National Board. He added there was never room for complacency and he encouraged anyone affected by abuse, who had not yet come forward, to try and do so and get the help and support they may need. He said everyone on his team knew from past experience that days like today, when there is much public discussion on the issue of abuse, are particularly painful for people who have suffered. The Archdiocese met or partially met all criteria by the NSBCCI Safeguarding practice. The National Board made a number of recommendations for improvement, among them, that the Diocese look at increasing awareness of safe practice where on-line communications and social media are concerned, and also that it look for regular feedback from parents as to how safeguarding procedures operate in parishes. Mr. Fagan said that they were especially pleased with the NSBCCCI view of diocesan reporting and recording structures. Referring to the Diocesan policy ‘Procedure for Dealing with Allegations of Child Abuse against Priests of the Diocese’ the Board said it was “an exemplar of its type”, giving “unequivocal commitment to report to and cooperate with the two statutory authorities, An Garda Siochana and the HSE / Child and Family Agency (Tusla)”. However, Mr. Fagan said one of the most important findings was that: “The child safeguarding structures are now sufficiently rooted and robust to survive the movement of personnel from their current positions in the archdiocese. This rational and effective system has inbuilt accountabilities, both internally and to the statutory child protection agencies and the NBSCCCI, which should ensure that any ‘uncommitted or ineffective’ post-holder would be easily identified and strongly challenged.” Mr. Fagan said this was observation improved on the position outlined in the Murphy Report in 2011, which referred to child protection structures being heavily dependent on just two people. There was particular mention in the review of the roles of Priest Support Coordinator and Priest Delegate. Both roles are unique to the Dublin Diocese. A full copy of the NSBCCCI Review is now available on the Diocesan Website www.dublindiocese.ie Remembrance Service: A Little Lifetime Foundation A Little Lifetime Foundation is holding their Annual Blessing of Remembrance in Glasnevin cemetery at the Old Angels OLD ANGELS MEMORY GARDEN only on Sunday, May 25th at 3.00 p.m. This special Service of Remembrance is for all parents, family members and friends who have had the experience of a baby’s death, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, cot death or a baby who died shortly after birth. We extend a warm welcome to everyone and hope that they will find some comfort in coming together to remember their baby in a special way. Mass with Anointing of the Sick Saggart, Saturday 7th June, 2.00pm The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered in Saggart Church on Saturday 7th June. There will be a celebration of Mass at 2.00pm, during which the Anointing of the Sick will be available. You can receive the Sacrament of the Sick: 1) if you have a medical diagnosis; 2) if you are going to hospital in the near future; or 3) if you are over 65 years of age. The sacrament may be received once a month.

Knock Pilgrimage, Sunday July 20th The Newcastle Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock on Matt Talbot Pilgrimage day takes place on Sunday July 20th. Adults €20, Children €10. All welcome. Contact Maureen Kenny 01-4589977, Rita Doolan 01-4589481 Pope Francis Prayer Intentions May 2014 Please pray for the Holy Father’s prayer intentions for the month of May: Universal Intention: That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace”. Evangelisation Intention: That Mary, Star of Evangelisation, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations.

Brittas Midsummer BBQ Brittas Midsummer BBQ takes place on Friday 20th June at 8pm. €10 per ticket. Marquee, Band, BBQ Food and Bar (Over 18’s only) Raffle prizes on the night. Proceeds in aid of the community centre annual running costs. Tickets available from committee members.

St. Finian’s NS Newcastle Website St. Finian’s Primary School in Newcastle has launched a new website. To see this very impressive new website, visit: www.stfiniansprimaryschool.ie Newcastle Cemetery Mass The Cemetery Mass for Newcastle (Ballynakelly) Cemetery will be celebrated in the cemetery on Sunday 8th June at 2.00pm. The blessing of the graves will follow after the celebration of Mass St. Finian’s Cemetery Mass The Cemetery Mass for St. Finian’s Churchyard will be celebrated in St. Finian’s Church, Newcastle on Sunday 29th June at 10.30am. The blessing of the graves will follow after the celebration of Mass Saggart Cemetery Mass The Cemetery Mass for Saggart Cemetery will be celebrated in Saggart Church on Sunday 29th June at 11.30am. The blessing of the graves will follow at 12.30pm Brownstown Cemetery Mass The Cemetery Mass for Brownstown Cemetery will be celebrated in the cemetery on Saturday 14th June at 2.00pm. The blessing of the graves will follow after the celebration of Mass.