Edition No. 44 October 2018

Welcome to the autumn 2018 edition of Trinity News.Since our last edition in the spring much has happened in parish life. However, the most notable event was the tragic sudden death of Fr. Eoin Mc Crystal. He was just 53 years of age. My last meeting with him was on Monday 25th June when he came back to the parish to attend the turning of the sod and blessing of the foundation for St. Francis of Assisi school’s new permanent home. Fr. Eoin had been instrumental in setting up St. Francis during his time here as he seen the need grow in Belmayne for a new school, so it was fitting that he came to be part of this significant event in the next phase of its development. His sudden passing is a tremendous loss to his family, parishioners here in Holy Trinity and St. Pauls, his new parishioners in Lusk and the Dublin Archdiocese. May he rest in peace.

Having arrived here in October 2017 to pursue studies at Dublin City University Fr. Dominic and Fr. Ubaldo have now returned to Uganda in the last week. During their time here in Holy Trinity and in St. Paul’s they made many friends and enjoyed their experience of Ireland and the Irish church. I wish to take this opportunity to thank them for all their support and work during their time among us. We wish them all the best in their future study and priestly ministry. With their moving on, Fr. Paddy Boyle who has been acting as Administrator of St. Benedict’s and St. Monica’s has been asked by Archbishop Martin to assist us here once again in the Holy Trinity / St. Pauls parish grouping. I will remain as the Moderator of both parishes. In the last two weeks our Sacramental programme has gotten underway. We have met with parents of girls and boys who are preparing for First Communion and Confirmation in 2019. The programme is designed to help parents make their contribution at home and help their children prepare for their special day. We look forward as a community of Faith to gathering with them each week as we all prepare for these special days in the life of their family and our Parish.In November we have our annual Mass of Remembrance on Friday 2nd at 7.30 p.m. The families of all parishioners who have been buried from Holy Trinity church are contacted and invited to attend this important event. Of course, everyone is welcome to come along and remember their own loved ones who have gone home to the Lord in years past. The 10am mass on the First Friday of each month is still offered for all those who are on the November Dead list.We continue to be challenged with the reduction in number of priests in both parishes and the Dublin archdiocese. Indeed, parishes and diocese’s countrywide are also struggling with this reality as time passes. I am grateful for the support, understanding and encouragement from all parishioners, councils and groups in this continually developing reality we find ourselves in.

Fr. Gerry

PREPARING FOR SACRAMENTS

Our Confirmation & First Holy Communion Programmes for 2018/2019 are underway following the respective meetings with parents / guardians in September & October.

If you know anyone with children in 2nd class or 6th class who has not yet registered & may wish to take part in these programmes, please have them contact the parish office immediately.

We offer our sympathy to thefamilies of those recently deceasedin our parishMary Theresa Smith, Donaghmede RoadVincent Ryan, Grange Abbey DriveBeata Gataka, DonaghmedeBilly Crampton, Newbrook AvenueGerard Cooke, Grangemore CrescentJames O'Reilly, Whyteleaf GroveChristopher (Christy) Reid, Whyteleaf GroveMargaret Judd, Holywell AvenueVeronica Fitzpatrick, BroadmeadowJohn O'Brien, St.Donagh's CrescentJennifer Kelly, Delaford LawnsThomas O’Reilly, Templeview GroveEdward Saunders, St Donagh’s Road

Closing DateSeptember 15th is the closing date for articles, ads and photos. If you have

anything of interest taking place during the months of OCTOBER, NOVEMBER andearly DECEMBER please contact the parish office before September 15th.

We welcome into ourChristian communitythose Baptised since

our last edition

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MassesWeekdays10.00 am (no mass on Wednesday’s

during July & August)

Saturday10.00 am (no mass on Saturday's

during July & August) 6.30 pm Vigil Mass (Choir)

Sunday9.30 am

11.00 am Music Group12.30 pm Family Mass (no mass at

12:30 during July &August)

ConfessionsSaturday evening before Mass:from 5.50pm - 6.20pm

Anniversary MassesAll Masses are “shared”.

How to Book an Anniversary MassCall to the Sacristy after any Mass &your request can be booked directlyinto the diary.

If you are unable to attend the Churchplease contact the Parish Office.

BaptismsBaptisms are celebrated on the 1st and3rd Saturday of each month at 12 noon.

Preparation for Baptism2 months notice is required for bookinga Baptism and the Baptism meeting isheld in the Church on the last Tuesdayof the month prior to the Baptism.

How to Book a BaptismAll Baptisms are booked in person bycalling to the Parish Office. Pleasenote that at the time of booking aCivil copy of the child's BirthCertificate must be presented and aLetter of Permission where relevant.

MarriagesBy arrangement with Local Clergy 6 months' notice required.**

Request for Baptism &Confirmation CertificatesMinimum 24 hours notice required.**

**please refer to our websitewww.holytrinityparish.ie or contact theparish office for further information.

Fr. Gerry CorcoranCo-PP, Moderator12 Grangemore Grove01-8474652frgerry@holytrinityparish.ie

Sr. Margaret Davis, F.M.M.36 Grange Abbey Drive01-8470591mdmgtdavis@gmail.comParish Office12 Grangemore Grove 01-8479822info@holytrintyparish.ie

Fr. Paddy Boyle, Co-PP01-8160984p.boyle@dublindiocese.ie

Deacon Gerard Reillydeacongerardreilly@gmail.com

Sr. Mary Dunne, F.M.M.36 Grange Abbey Drive 01-8470591fmmdunnemary@gmail.com

Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

SecretariesNoreen Keating & Tamine Byrne

Parish Child ProtectionRepresentatives:John Cahill & Geraldine Prenderghast

Parish Emergency Mobile:086 835 9276

Parish Website:www.holytrinityparish.ie

Newsletter Email:info@holytrinityparish.ie

Parish Mission StatementWe, as members of Holy Trinity Parish,

strive to be a community,United in our Catholic Faith,and strengthened

by prayer, worship and service.We accept our call to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ,

Working to serve all with justice, peace and love,In the name of one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The Parish Team

Recent MarriagesCongratulations toÚna Reid & Richard Fitzmaurice, June 2016

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Ethan Richard Halpin,Clodagh Kellaghan,

Zahra Wassouf,Clara Day Ennis,

Katie Lorraine Pender,lana Martha Henshaw,

Jaxon James Ivory,Eva Ella-Jane Kirwan

Kennedy,Jayden James Kirwan

Kennedy,Jack Joseph McCann,Finn William Hanley

Mooney,Rachel Rose Campbell,

Jace Paul McCann,Cillian Alan Oscar

McDermott,Freya Eve Sinclair,

Lily Baily O'Shea Soares,Seán Anthony O'Hagan,

Warren James Melia,Adam Ciaran Smith,

Alex William Canavan,Arnel Lester Lobo,

Aoife Eibhleann O'Dwyer,Jack Andrew O'Rourke,Sophia Ellen Masterson,

Jamie Mark Delany,Jake Mark Dignam Tynan,

Emily Jade Kiely,Archie Peadar Behan,Mia Skye Robinson,

Robbie O'Brien,Lucy Hope Perkins,

David Thomas Perkins,Zoe Marylene Haughton,Ariya Ella Stewart Yeates,

Clara Rita Flood,Amelia Anna Cortobelli,Olivia Isobel Cortobelli,Aaron Oliver Whelehan,

Cillian James Haugh,Rian Michael Carroll,

Elias Stephen Connolly,Lee John O'Toole

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We welcome into our Christian community those Baptised since our last edition

BAPTISMCongratulations to all those parents who made the decision to have their child Baptised as a member of our Faith Community. The Parish Baptism Team, are committed lay parishioners, religious sisters and the priests of the parish and want to welcome you and your child among us. Baptism is often called the “Gateway Sacrament” because this is the first of all the Sacraments and the other six can only be received after you are baptised.

Rudie Patrick SloanFreya Elizabeth JordanNoah Joe TowellRian Anthony LynchPippa Lucy TyrrellMason Joseph McAteer-JenkinsSienna Frances NolanKyle David ArcherClara Martha JohnLiv Ellen MageeHarry Edward LewisDavid Chavdarov ChernashkiLucia Alaia PepperJack Augustine ClintonMadison Evelyn IvoryJosh Thomas MulliganSarah Abyson KavanaghAbigail Louise LalorKyle Christian MaguireAbbie Kelly MaloneKarson kevin ConnellNathan Alex VinnicenkoRobyn Amy SweeneyDarcy May Desmond

Alina SemanavicheneAlba Aoife GiapponiZoe Kate McElroySofia Kathleen WrightKian Gerald O’CallaghanNoah Shane MurrayHallie-Rae Arianna KaneMarco Ben O’BrienAlbert Antoni TamJessica May ClarkeMya Helen HoeyLorenzo Peter OrrEmilie Claire CurtinJune Sheila McCannHarlow Ann Reilly OmaraHunter LloydDaniel LloydRuby Marita MahonOisin Thomas Michael HaugheyAlex Eamonn ConnaghanEleila Beau KeeganAnnie Fiona LangtonSenan John BrennanKacey Josephine Carroll

Oliver Gordon EustaceMaximus Lee EustaceAdam Blaise KiernanCaoimhe Ann GreenMia Rose ReillyAlexander CrowtherLiam Gerard ConnollySadie Catherine Da SilvaDaniele Luigi FeolaLeon Angelo Francis MerrimanAlexander Thomas WalshLily Aisling ValouchMaxwell MystkowskiAnnabelle MystkowskiBen Sean PhillipsLiam Patrick John Holgate DunneEmma Grace Giffney BakerCharlie Anthony LloydAlex Colin MastersonCian Paul McDonnellOlivia Stevie Ryan Burke

The Irish Cancer Society needs an extra 200 drivers for their Volunteer Driver Service in the north and west of Dublin to drive cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy appointments. We are looking for drivers with free weekday availability and who have a car available to them. Drivers should be able to commit to driving at least two full (week)days a month. All volunteer expenses are paid. If you would like to volunteer, please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email transport@irishcancer.ie for an application form.

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DERA - The Halloween Fireworks Display

DERA Fireworks

will take place on Wednesday 31st October 2018 in Donaghmede DCC Park. There will be warm up music from 5.30pm and the fireworks display will take

place at 6pm. All welcome.Special Note: Prevent Damage to our Environment!

DO NOT Support Halloween Bonfires!

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Novena of Grace

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“Photographs courtesy of Bernard C.Byrne Photography”

Dublin City Council Neighbourhood Awards 2018

“Photographs courtesy of Bernard C.Byrne Photography”

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Scoil Cholmcille Senior National SchoolWe went on our sponsored walk around Donaghmede, past The Donaghmede shopping centre and past the Donahies Secondary School. On the walk we were allowed to talk to our friends and we had some pictures taken of us. The walk was really fun, and I really enjoyed participating in the sponsored walk with my class and my school. It also felt good raising money for my school. I think we have set a great example to everyone. It was great to participate in a walk through our local community.Charlie Gigg, 6th class.

We were delighted to refurbish classrooms over the Summer Break, purchasing new furniture and interactive panels.

GAA Neil from Trinity Gaels has been teaching us GAA since Junior Infants. It is a lot of fun. Neil has taught us how to hand pass and kick by playing lots of different games. When the weather is good we play GAA outside but if it’s raining we play in our school hall. We play games in teams and sometimes we play matches. It is so fun.Georgia Cullen 5th Class.

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Holy Trinity Senior National SchoolBack to School by Maebh Ní Bhranagáin and Katie Behan – 6th class

We’re finally back in school after a long Summer and this report will fill you in on some of the things we’ve gotten up to.

During European Sports Week we ran laps of the yard and covered distances to various European landmarks. Our class ran the distance from Dublin to the Eiffel Tower! We did lots of other fun exercises to keep us fit and healthy and at the end of the week we had our annual teachers versus pupils soccer match. Disappointingly, it was a draw but it was great fun.

During Healthy Eating Week we had various activities taking place. We tried lots of healthy food and got some new and interesting recipes demonstrated to us by Ms Woods and Ms Heffernan.

During Parents Morning the parents of our school were invited in to say hello to our teachers and see our classes before having a nice hot cup of tea or coffee which I hop they enjoyed.

We have such a busy school with so much going on. Our boys and girls Gaelic teams are currently playing their leagues and doing well. Our basketball team is also playing some matches. Boxing, hip hop, athletics, yoga and swimming are just some of the other activities going on here.

We are in 6th class now and so much to look forward to. Our class has been invited to watch the Ireland soccer team training which should be fun. It’s also our Confirmation year and preparation has begun. The big day will be upon us before we know it. We can’t wait!

Well I hope you enjoyed this report and found some of the things we do here in Holy Trinity interesting. Thanks for reading.

An information evening for the public about bereavement with guest speaker Niamh Fitzpatrick (Psychologist, sister of Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick) Observations on grief from the inside out November is traditionally a month for remembrance. This Irish Hospice Foundation event aims to provide information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved people. Members of the public are invited to attend this free public event: Thursday, 1st November 2018 5.30pm - 8.00pm The Alex Hotel, 41-47 Fenian Street (off Merrion Square), Dublin 2. The evening will open at 5.30pm with a formal introduction. There will also be an opportunity to chat to voluntary bereavement support services about the supports they provide. During the evening Niamh Fitzpatrick will address the gathering and speak on the theme ‘Living with Loss’.

This public event is free to attend. Bookings are not necessary. If you have any queries or would like further information please contact Iris Murray, Irish Hospice Foundation, 4th Floor, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: 01 6793188 email: iris.murray@hospicefoundation.ie website: www.hospicefoundation.ie and www.bereaved.ie

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Anam Cara is committed to continue offering all our services at no charge to bereaved parents and families throughout Ireland. Anam Cara’s main fundraising event for 2018 is our national bag pack, once again in conjunction with the lovely people at Dunnes Stores.

We are looking for some supportive volunteers who would  consider helping us for a couple of hours on Saturday 3rd November at Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede between 10am - 6pm.

While bag packing may not be the most exciting venture in the world, the income raised on these days helps us to keep our services up and running for those suffering the ultimate loss.

If who are interested in helping out, please email Pam at p.gaffney@anamcara.ie.

Anam Cara is committed to continue offering all our services at no charge to bereaved parents and families throughout Ireland. Anam Cara’s main fundraising event for 2018 is our national bag pack, once again in conjunction with the lovely people at Dunnes Stores.

We are looking for some supportive volunteers who would  consider helping us for a couple of hours on Saturday 3rd November at Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede between 10am - 6pm.

While bag packing may not be the most exciting venture in the world, the income raised on these days helps us to keep our services up and running for those suffering the ultimate loss.

If who are interested in helping out, please email Pam at p.gaffney@anamcara.ie.

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Fr. Gerry CorcoranPP, Moderator12 Grangemore Grove01-847 4652frgerry@holytrinityparish.ie

Sr. Margaret Davis, F.M.M.36 Grange Abbey Drive01-847 0591mdmgtdavis@gmail.com

Parish Office12 Grangemore Grove 01-8479822info@holytrinityparish.ie

Fr. Paddy Boyl01-8160984p.boyle@dublindiocese.ie

Deacon Gerard Reillydeacongerardreilly@gmail.com

Sr. Mary Dunne, F.M.M.36 Grange Abbey Drive 01-8470591fmmdunnemary@gmail.com

Monday to Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm

SecretariesNoreen Keating & Tamine Byrne

Parish Child ProtectionRepresenatatives:John Cahill & Geraldine Prenderghast

Parish Emergency Mobile:086 835 9276

Parish Website:www.holytrinityparish.ie

Newsletter Email:info@holytrinityparish.ie

MassesWeekdays: 10.00amWednesday: Service of the WordSaturday Vigil: 6.30pm (Choir) Sunday: 9.30am 11:30am

ConfessionsSaturday evening before Massfrom 5.50pm - 6.20pm

Anniversary MassesAll Masses are “shared”How to Book an Anniversary MassCall to the Sacristy after any Mass & your request can be booked directly into the diary.

If you are unable to attend the Church please contact the Parish Office.

MarriagesBy arrangement with Local Clergy

6 months notices required **

BaptismsBaptisms are celebrated on the 2nd

& 4th Saturday of each month at 12mid-day.

Prepartion for Baptism2 months notice is required for booking a Baptism and the Baptism meeting is held in the Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month prior to the Baptism.

How to Book a BaptismCall in to the Parish Office during our opening hours of 9:30 – 12:30 Monday to Friday and complete the form “Request for Baptism”. Please note that at the time of booking a Civil copy of the child’s Birth Certificate must be presented, and a Letter of Permission where relevant.

Request for Baptism & Confirmation CertificatesMinimum 24 hours notice required**

** please refer to our websitewww.holytrinityparish.ie or contact the parish office for further information

James NolanEdmond RyanJohn McLoughlinRichard ClearyMarie LandJoe LeighPatrick O’RourkeSeamus MelinnJames F LandVera MoylanJosephine RonanRobert BalmerLillie BreretonPatty EllisJulie QuirkeFrank MoloneyAnthony Foran

Anne McCabeHugh KeenanPatrick CaffreyRita StewartPatrick CampbellSylvia KeoghBetty HopkinsHubert (Bert) WadeMary DalyNoel (Dickie) McMahonCharles (Charlie) HealeyJohn BehanMargaret (Rita) KeoghAdam DlugoszMargaret CullenSarah (Sally) O’Connor

We offer our sympathy to the families of those recently deceased in our parish

The Parish Team

Recent MarriagesCongratulations toGlenda Finlay & Stepen Ryan

Closing DateNovember 22nd is the closing date for articles, ads, and photos. If you have anything of interest taking place during the months of October and early November, please contact the parish office before November 22nd.

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