Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath

1 September 2013

Opening hours for the Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30am– 4.00pm

Priest on Duty: Fr. Brendan 

Please pray for Juliet Kelly (Cabin Hill) and Padraig Halton (Lagore Cross) who died during the week. May they rest in peace. 

Congratulations to George Lyons (Rathcool), Joshua Moore (St Oliver’s Park), 

Katie and Ava Reilly (Rathbeggan) and Finn Kenny (Cairn Manor) who were baptised recently. 

The sick and the housebound will be attended to in their homes on Thur and Friday this week.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 10.00am to 10.00pm. All welcome.

This Sunday is a blue envelope Sunday.

Viatores Christi Overseas Volunteering Information and Recruitment Sessions:                             Monday 2nd September in Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk at 7.30pm; Cavan at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th September in Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan.  Contact 
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Catholic Grandparents Association 7^th Annual Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine on next Sunday 8^th September. Guest speaker is Sr. Briege McKenna. Ceremonies commence at 2.30pm 

We welcome new members to join the Parish Liturgy Committee. The Committee usually met about 6 to 7 times during the year and give advice and offer assistance in the preparations for the liturgies in the parish.

The Parish Choir will resume shortly after the Summer break. Anyone who would like to join the choir should contact Maureen in the Parish Office. New members are always welcome. The Choir sing at the 12.15pm Masses on Sunday and lead the major liturgical events during the year. They practise every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre.

Pathways Exploring Faith and Ministry: All Hallows Drumcondra  Dublin. One night a week. Cost €350.00 per year.  For more information call 01 8373745 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vocations: If you are interested in being a diocesan priest do more than just think about it! Take the first step in following the Lord’s call, by discussing the whole notion of ‘being a priest’ with your local priest or contact the Diocesan Vocations Director on 01-8255342

Monday                Kiva Corr                      Wednesday           Thomas, Kathleen & Michael Brennan  

Friday                   For all on the parish list of the Dead

Saturday               No morning Mass                                                  

The goal of my life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit. All the things in this world are gifts from God, presented to us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of love more readily. As a result, we appreciate and use all these gifts of God insofar as they help us to develop as loving persons.                                                              St. Ignatius of Loyola

**************************************************************************A course in Ministry and Evangelisation is being offered by Maryvale Institute (Birmingham) during the coming year. It is a one year course which begins in October. It is a distance learning course i.e. students study at home, following a Course book provided by Maryvale. A Study Day will be held in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath on Saturday, October 5th to introduce students to the Course. Further information from 044-9664127/087-2626738 or 087-9868125. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Latest date for registration is September 20^th.

Creative Writing for Children(9 to 12 year olds) on Saturday Afternoons in Ashbourne from3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.  Fee:  €85.00. Duration:  10 weeks. Commencement Date:  Saturday 21^st September 2013.  For details, please contact Sinéad at 087 2737677

Dunshaughlin Bridge Club re-commencing for a new year on Monday 9th Sept at 10.30am in Pastoral Centre Dunshaughlin. Bridge Lessons for beginners starting on Thurs 12^th Sept from9 am - 11 am in the Pastoral Centre Dunshaughlin Contact June at 0868198143.

Ratoath Bridge Club will re-commence on Thursday 5^th September in Ratoath Community Centre at 7.00pm sharp.

Lotto Numbers drawn were 3,17,18, 23. No winner, next week Jackpot will be €8000.00

Boxing  Club now open again!. Training will be from 6.30pm until 8pm for all ages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same times above. The weekly subs will €10 for the 15 to adult age group and €6 for the 9 to 14 year olds with payment to be made every Monday evening to cover the three sessions. Any queries please contact Fergus @ 0876472747. New members are welcome

Ratoath Foroige Youth Club: Registration Night is Tuesday September 3^rd for all teenagers 1st /6th years in Ratoath Scouts Den.  All new members welcome. Cub runs every Tuesday Night 8pm /9.30. Club is run by the young people themselves with the support of adult volunteers.

Great opportunity to make new friends and have some fun.

Contact Club Leaders Roseina Murphy 086 8271196 or Mary Redmond 086 4097044.

Irish Dancing classes are commencing Monday evenings 5pm - 6.30pm from 9^thSeptember in the back of the Ratoath Inn. Beginners and Improvers are welcome. Given a former member of Riverdance and a fully Qualified Irish Dance Teacher. For more details or to register for classes contact Laura on 086 8841239.

Irish Dancing Classes by Scoil Rince Ni Chearra - O Baolain, resume in Ratoath Community Centre on Wednesday 4th September at 4.00 pm.   Newcomers welcome.  Boys and Girls of all ages and standards are catered for. Any enquiries -  Phone 086 2092468 or email: 
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RMS Panto 2013: Robin Hood-  auditions Sunday September 8^th, Venue Theatre.  Full details & register online at www.ratoathms.com.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in Ashbourne House on Monday 9^th Tuesday 10^th September from 4.30pm-8.00pm.