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Parish Pastoral Council

Members of the Parish Pastoral Council are Fr. Richard Sheehy, Fr. Patrick McCafferty, Fr. John Galvin, Pat O’Mahoney, (Chairperson), Sr. Noreen Hurley, (Secretary), Eilish Docherty, Patricia Caffrey, Paul Clinton, Elizabeth Smith, Eibhlin Glenn, Imelda Farrell, Maria Whelan, and David Corcoran.

Pastoral Council Update

Ministers of the Eucharist

Ministers of the Eucharist distribute Holy Communion at all Masses and bring the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound in the parish.
Contact: Mrs. Kathleen Collins
Tel. 497-7151

Ministers of the Word

Ministers of the Word proclaim the Scriptures at all Masses in Rathmines.

Contact: Josephine Bennett
Tel. 4961516
Readings for Today's Mass

The Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary parish based ministry which aims to help the bereaved and grieving.
Contact:
Eilish 497-6847

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a treasure of the early Christian Church that was revived by the bishops at the Second Vatican Council.

It is a formation process for individuals who wish to become members of Christ's body in the Roman Catholic tradition. The process takes place within the context of local parish life, as the candidates (catechumens) engage in prayer, worship, catechesis, recreation, fellowship and the general activities of the local parish community with its variety of ministries.

The RCIA process has been designed to be a journey of initiation in the midst of the parish community. Those seeking Baptism, Confirmation or Reception into the Church are invited to experience the community at worship, to be aware that the parish is praying for them and to journey in a deeper way with some members of the parish RCIA team, in reflection, learning and exploration of the faith.

RCIA is not a fixed programme, but a flexible process built around the needs of the presenting candidate or catechumen. The RCIA stresses that conversion is begun by the Holy Spirit and is an extended process. The desire that a person exhibits for becoming a Christian is a response to what the Spirit has already begun and is seen in the context of a journey into faith.

Sr. Noreen Hurley is the RCIA Co-ordinator in the Parish and can be contacted through the Parish Office. Further details may be obtained from the Priests of the Parish.

The Young Adult Group Provide tea/coffee in the Parish House No.52 following the 6.00p.m Folk Mass each Sunday evening. They run a 'Discover' programme for 18-35 years from 7.30pm onwards at the same venue. Reflection

Rathmines Folk Group sing at the 6 pm Mass every Sunday and meet Wednesday evening in the Church at 8:30 pm.
Contact: Kevin McNamara
Tel. 456-7474
Fax 456-8914

Active Retirement Association provides activities for retied people of the Parish.
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Contact: Monica Murphy
Tel. 492-3994

Pax Christi is an organisation which promotes peace, non violence and disarmament.
Contact: Tony D'Costa
52 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
Tel. 496-5293
Fax 496-5492
paxtdc@indigo.ie

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The society promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4.30 pm in St. Mary's Community Centre.
Secretary: Mary Clear
Tel. 497-1502

The Liturgy Group meet on a regular basis to plan special liturgy celebrations.
Contact: Josephine Bennett

Peace Corps Localise Centre is a youth and community organization which allows young people to work and learn together.

Contact: Derek Cleary
52 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
Tel. 496-4399
peacecor@iol.ie

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Are you willing to serve Our Lord with the spirit of Our Lady? The Legion of Mary meet once a week on Monday at 8.15p.m at 191 Rathgar Road.

The Family Mass now takes place each Sunday at 11.00a.m during school term. It is organised by families in the parish who recognised that having a family mass encourages parents and children to grow in their faith.