Easter Sunday Message
Resurrexi, et adhuc tecum sum. Alleluia! – I have risen, I am still with you. Alleluia! Dear Brothers and sisters, Jesus, crucified and risen, repeats this joyful proclamation to us today: the Easter proclamation. Let us welcome it with deep wonder and gratitude! Resurrexi et adhuc tecum sum – I have risen, I am still with you, for ever. These words, taken from an ancient version of Psalm 138 (v 18b), were sung at the beginning of today’s Mass. In them, at the rising of the Easter Sun, the Church recognizes the voce of Jesus himself who, on rising from death, turns to the Father filled with gladness and love, and exclaims: My Father, here I am! I have risen, I am still with you, and so I shall be for ever; your Spirit never abandoned me… These words...
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Chapel Ministry Meeting
A meting of those involved in Ministry at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will take place on monday 6th April at 6.00 p.m. in the Chapel Hall. Arrangements for Easter Liturgies will be discussed, including the re-commissioning of Ministers during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. All ministers are therefore asked to...
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Super Draw Winners
We had six winners in the March Draw in this present series of Draws in conjunction with Raheens GAA Club: Car: Mary Scally and Anne Claffey, Tyrrellspass. 250 Euros: Anne O’Donnell, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. 150 Euros: Anne Nolan, Donnybrook, Dublin 4; Mary Dollard, Limerick; Kathleen Moriarty, Dublin 7; Martin Butler, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Congratulations to the winners (full list available in Chapel Lobby) and many thanks to all who support the...
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Palm Sunday
5 April 2009 Gospel: Marck 11: 1-10 (Procession) Some days before the feast of Passover, Jesus and His disciples went up to Jerusalem …. Some days before the feast of Passover …. It is the last time that You go up to Jerusalem. Your “Hour” has come, the hour of Your Passover, of Your passage from this world to the Father (Jn. 13:11). You know that it is through suffering and death that this passage will be made, that for every son of man, for each one of us. And You know also how Your disciples will be disconcerted by Your unexpected, quick, and sad departure. So You will prepare them for this test, to help them to see the other side: Your victory over death. Jesus and His disciples went up to Jerusalem …. Jerusalem is the city...
read moreA letter to our European SSS Confreres
Greetings from the brethren in Dublin. On January 6th this year of Our Lord 2009, we entered in to our 39th. year of Eucharistic ministry to the people of Dublin and to the many tourist, and Irish people who visit this capital city. D’OLIER STREET: For 25 years our ministry was conducted in a building which was formerly a fish restaurant – from a place that served sole to one that served souls, the People of God. In those early years we were part of the American province and had American priests serving in the Chapel and it was known as “the American Chapel” It was very popular with the local office workers and shoppers, who appreciated the more welcoming style of celebration that these early priests fostered. The Catholic faith of Ireland was very strong and a keen...
read moreFifth Sunday of Lent
29 March 2009 Gospel: John 12: 20-33 We would like to see Jesus … These are strangers, pagans, who have gone up to Jerusalem and speak like this. They are seeking the light since they are there to adore God. They had heard about You, Lord. They want to see You…. Put this same desire in our hearts, Lord! Put it in all hearts! To believe more in You every day! To see You … and to follow You…. Because it is You Who are the Light Which illumines all mankind (Jn. 1:9). It is You Who are the only Way Which leads us to the Father (Jn. 14:6). It is You Who are the Gate which lets the sheep enter the sheepfold (Jn. 10:9). Philip and Andrew went to tell Jesus… They have already been intermediaries to...
read moreChapel Recollection
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel invites all to an afternoon of recollection on Sunday, March 29, 2009, from 1.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. This will be a good opportunity for all to prepare for Easter. The retreat programme is as follows: 1.15 p.m. – packed lunch, tea and coffe provided; 2.00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross; 2.45 p.m. – Talk by Fr. Jim Campbell, SSS; 3.30 p.m. – Coffee Break and Confessions; 4.00 p.m. – Holy Hour; 5.00 p.m. –...
read moreA Gift for your Parish?
We would like to draw your attention to the availability of our Life In The Eucharist Team to present the Life In The Eucharist Programme of Eucharistic evangelization under the direction of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, in collaboration with lay Team Members, and assists people to explore more fully the great gift that is the Eucharist, and to make It the Centre of their lives. The Programme can be presented over a week-end, or in another format suited to the needs of your parish or group. Further details available at our Mass...
read moreSpring Fair 2009
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is going to have a Spring Fair on Saturday, 4 April, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Hall. Available during the fair are books (paperbacks only), CD/DVD, Cakes, Groceries, Bric-a-Brac, etc. Likewise, there will be raffles and Wheel of fortune. We hope we can once again rely on your support. Goods for the Fair may be handed in at our Mass...
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