Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Monday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Mass here in St Mary’s will be at 10.00 a.m. There will be a Vigil Mass in Ladychapel (Sunday evening) at 8.00 p.m.
The Annual Appeal for the Society of St Vincent de Paul will take place this weekend at all Masses. It will replace the SHARE Collection. The funds raised will be used locally for Maynooth residents. Donation envelopes are also available in the Church porch and we would be grateful if you would return your donation to the Parish Office or in the Church during Mass. Alternatively, and should you prefer, you can donate online at svp.ie/maynooth. The members of SVP thank you for supporting us in our work for the disadvantaged in our community.
The Vocations Society of St Joseph (formerly St Joseph’s Young Priests Society) will meet after the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday next 11th December in the Pastoral Centre.
Parish Bible Study Group will meet for the 2 Friday mornings to explore the Sunday readings of Advent at 11.00 a.m. in the Parish Centre. Tea/coffee from 10.30am. All welcome.
“Full Harmony” will hold a Carol Service here in this evening (Sunday 8th) at 7.00 p.m. No admission fee but donations on the night in aid of The Rutland Centre.
The PROLIFE Campaign will hold its Annual Church Gate Collection at all Masses next weekend, 14thand 15th
St Mary’s Brass & Reed Band’s Christmas Concert will take place here in St Mary’s on Sunday next 15th December at 7.30 p.m. Admission €10 – children free.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday – Friday from 3.15 – 5.00 p.m.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
First Collection: €1,290 (support of Diocesan Priests)
Family Envelope & Standing Orders: €2,179
SHARE: €990