Services in May 2014

Notes:
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.
– All are welcome to join us for tea/coffee after the 10.30am service on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Sunday 4th May, the Third Sunday of Easter
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion and Holy Baptism, The Rector
No Sunday Club.
Collects and Readings

Sunday 11th May, the Fourth Sunday of Easter
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.
Collects and Readings

Sunday 18th May, the Fifth Sunday of Easter
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.
Collects and Readings

Sunday 25th May, the Sixth Sunday of Easter
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service, The Rector
No Sunday Club.
Collects and Readings

President Higgins to attend ecumenical service in Clontarf Parish

Read the press release

Clontarf Parish is honoured to host an Ecumenical Service of Peace & Reconciliation in commemoration of the Battle of Clontarf on 23rd April, the 1000th anniversary of the day of the battle itself.

It has been confirmed by Áras an Uachtaráin that the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will be attending the Ecumenical Service, the theme of which will be Peace and Reconciliation. The service will be attended by representatives of the six Christian churches in Clontarf, as well as representatives of local business, sporting, educational, leisure and political interests.

The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev. Michael Jackson will be present, and the address will be given by the Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Eamonn Walsh, representing Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

The Danish Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Niels Pultz, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ronald Names, will also be in attendance, along with representatives of the Irish Defences forces.

This unique service takes place at 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd April in our Church of St John the Baptist, Seafield Road West, Clontarf.

All warmly welcome

Services in Easter Week 2014

Monday 14th April, Tuesday 15th April, and Wednesday 16th April
– 7.30pm — Service of the Word

Thursday 17th April, Maundy Thursday
– 7.30pm — Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar, The Rector

Friday 18th April, Good Friday
– 3.00pm — Service of Meditation on the Cross, The Rector
All welcome to tea/coffee and hot cross buns in the Parish Centre afterwards.

Saturday 19th April, Easter Eve
– 9.00pm — Easter Vigil: Lighting of the Easter Fire and the First Eucharist of Easter, The Rector
Collects and Readings.

Sunday 20th April, Easter Sunday
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion with Holy Baptism, The Rector
Easter egg hunt!
Collects and Readings.

Lenten Ecumenical Study Evenings

*A message from Rev’d Robinson* –

Fr Martin Hogan and myself have organised an ecumenical Bible study over five Wednesday evenings during Lent, beginning on **Wednesday 12th March, from 7.30 – 8.30pm**.

We will be looking at Gospel readings for Lent each evening in an effort to deepen our relationship with God through his Word. No previous study or expertise is required and all are welcome. **The venue will alternate** between our parish centre and the parish centre of St John the Baptist, Clontarf Road, beginning on Seafield Road on 12th and there will be tea/coffee served.

It would be my hope to see our regular discussion group members present along with some new faces. If you are new to this kind of event you might be surprised at how enjoyable and valuable it can be.

Services in March 2014

**Notes:**
– Service for Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th March.
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 2nd March, the Sunday before Lent – the Transfiguration**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 9th March, the First Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 16th March, the Second Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*NO Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 23rd March, the Third Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service with Holy Baptism, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 30th March, the Fourth Sunday in Lent – Mothering Sunday**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Service for Mothering Sunday, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

Services in February 2014

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 9th February, the Fourth Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 16th February, the Third Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 23rd February, the Second Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

Services in January 2014

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Wednesday 1st January, New Year’s Day**
– 10.30 — Service for New Year’s Day, The Rector.

**Sunday 5th January, the Second Sunday of Christmas**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 12th January, the First Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 19th January, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 26th January, the Third Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service with Holy Baptism, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

Services for Christmas 2013

**Christmas Eve – The Nativity of Our Lord**
– 12 midnight – Holy Communion, The Rector
Collects and Readings

**Christmas Day – The Nativity of Our Lord**
– 8.30am – Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am – Parish Family Communion, The Rector
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 29th December – the First Sunday of Christmas**
– 8.30am – Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am – Parish Family Service (Service of the Word)
Collects and Readings

Services in December 2013

###Nine Lessons and Carols takes place on 22nd December at 8pm!

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 1st December, the first Sunday in Advent**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 8th December, the second Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Junior Advent Carol Service, The Rector
*No Sunday Club*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 15th December, the third Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 22nd December, the fourth Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 8.00pm — **Service of Nine Lessons and Carols**
**Please note that there is no 10.30am Service.**

Collects and Readings

####Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be posted shortly.

 

‘Lighting Up Advent’ on Saturday 30th November

**All are welcome** to come along to ‘Lighting Up Advent’ at 3.30pm on Saturday 30th November – enjoy your first glass of mulled wine(!)  while the children make festive lanterns.

The lights on our very own Christmas tree in the Church grounds will be switched on by Reverend Robinson at **5pm**.

All proceeds go as usual to Aoibhneas Women’s Refuge in Coolock.