Service of Light - 6th Class Girls

The 6th Class of the Girls School in Johnstown will celebrate their Service of Light on Tuesday 23rd February at 8pm in Johnstown Church. At the service, the Baptism Candle will be formally handed over to the girls by their parents, a symbol that in the years to come, they will take responsibility for their own faith. The Baptism Candle, a symbol of the child's faith, was entrusted to the parents and godparents at the celebration of Baptism. The Service of Light is part of the preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which the girls will receive on Friday 5th March at 11.00am.

Gospel of Saint Luke - A Copy For Everyone

As part of the Year of Evangelisation in the Dublin Archdiocese, a copy of the Gospel of Saint Luke will be made available to all parishioners. The Office for Evangelisation has produced a very attractive and engaging version of Saint Luke's Gospel. It is the hope of the Office for Evangelisation that the whole church in Dublin will reflect on Saint Luke's Gospel, and grow in our faith. It will be made available to parishioners in Johnstown/Killiney during Masses on Saturday/Sunday 20th/21st February. Make sure you get your copy.

8.30am Mass During Lent

During the season of Lent, there will be Mass at 8.30am and 10am from Monday to Friday. The Mass at 8.30am replaces the usual 9.05am Mass.

Time Out for Busy People, 7 - 12 March 2010

The Cenacle Sisters in Johnstown Parish are organising a Week of Guided Prayer for anyone who would like to 'make a retreat' in the midst of a busy life. The week of guided prayer begins with a meeting on Sunday 7th March at 5pm in the Church of the Apostles, Willow Vale, Ballybrack, and continues until Friday 12th March. Each day, the participant meets with a spiritual guide and is given a passage of scripture on which to reflect. The guide will also listen to them and give them direction. There is no fee to take part, but donations are appreciated. It is necessary to book in advance. Contact Sr. Helen Grealy 2840175 or Colette McCarthy 2823390. We pray God may truly bless all who are involved with this initiative.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Fr. Peadar Murney will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Johnstown Parish later this year. The pilgrimage will take place from 22nd October until 1st November 2010. The cost is €1130.00 per person sharing (including half-board accommodation and all taxes). Full details can be obtained from the Parish Office, Tel. 01-2351416. The tour operator is Celebration Travel, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday 17th February is Ash Wednesday. Blessed ashes will be distributed at Masses at 8.30 and 10am and at 7.30pm. For the season of Lent, the early Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am.