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Parish Pastoral Council

The members of the new Parish Pastoral Council are: Josephine Bennett, Grainne Brett, Patricia Caffrey, Paul Clinton, Eamon Elliott, Eibhlin Glenn, Pat O'Mahony, Alan Valkenburg, Sr. Noreen Hurley (representing the religious in the parish) and Imelda Farrell (nominated by the Finance Committee). The Pastoral Council will be formally presented to the parish on one of the Sundays during the Easter Season.

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: Nuala Duignan
Tel. 087-2532675
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:
Anne 087-2050514
Eilish 497-6847
Mary 497-1502
Mary 087-9804451

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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.

Ashley Pringle is the RCIA Co-ordinator in the Parish and is also a member of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and can be contacted through the Parish Office. Further details may be obtained from the Priests of the Parish.

The Young Adult Group organise tea/coffee on the Prayer Room following the 6.00p.m Folk Mass each Sunday evening. They remain on in the Prayer Room to reflect together on the Gospel for the following Sunday. All young adults are welcome to come to this weekly faith sharing at 7.30p.m.

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 Thursday of every month at 4.30 pm in the Prayer Room of the Church.
Secretary: Mary Clear
Tel. 497-1502

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

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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The Parish Jubilee Committee meet regularly to plan celebrations to mark the 150th Jubilee of the Solemn Dedication of Rathmines Church in 1856. A series of events will take place to mark this joyful celebration for the Parish beginning 10th June 2006.

The newly formed Family Mass Group meets once a month. The first Family Mass will be at 12.30p.m on Sunday 2nd April.