LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN

MASS BEGINS

The opening parts of the Mass are called the Introductory Rites. When the priest arrives at the altar he kisses it. This is a sign of respect. He then goes to the special chair which is near the altar. We call this the 'Presider's Chair'. The priest leads us in prayer from this chair. We all make the Sign of the Cross together. This is the way we begin almost all our prayers. The priest then says, 'The Lord be with you' and we answer by saying, 'And with your spirit.' This is a special way of greeting us and reminds us that God is always with us. The priest then introduces the Penitential Act.

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Thursday 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM and a Holyday of Obligation. Masses as follows:

Wednesday 7th December
Allen – 7.30pm
Allenwood – 7.30pm

Thursday 8th December
Milltown – 9.30am

Friday 9th December
Allen - 9.30am
Allenwood – 9.30am

SATURDAY 10th/SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER

Allen: Saturday 7.30pm
James Leeson, Mylerstown
Deceased members of Ballyteague GFC & Social Club
Molloy and Mick Moran, The Bridge, Robertstown
John &Theresa Gilligan, Feighcullen and Andy & Anne Dunne, Prosperous

Lay Reader: Carmel Kennedy
Eucharistic Minister: Lily McKane

Allen: Sunday 11am
Patrick Domican Snr & Jnr and Kathleen Dempsey, Kilmeague
Glen Raleigh, Mylerstown

Lay Reader: John Paul Price
Eucharistic Minister: Nellie Sweeney and John Paul Price

Allenwood: Saturday 6.30pm
William and Margaret Cronly, Allenwood South
James & Kathleen Donohue, Derrymullen, Patrick & Cáit Ward, Prosperous and their daughter Cathy Kelly

Lay Reader: Christina Ryan
Eucharistic Minister: Pat Ivers and Dorothy Stowe

SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER

Allenwood: Sunday 10.00am

Lay Reader: Noel Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Ann Donoghue and Joy Fetherston

Milltown: Sunday 9.30am
Christohpher O'Shea, Milltown

Lay Reader: John Dwyer
Eucharistic Minister: Christy Herbert

Next Sunday's Readings

Readings for Sunday 11th December:
Is 61:1-2, 10-11. Ps Lk 1:46-50, 53-54,
R/Is 61:10. 1 Thess 5:16-24. Jn 1:6-8, 19-28.
Lect 1: 48.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration in Allen Church on Wednesday morning 10am to 11am.

RESURREXIT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday (except Bank Holiday Mondays) from 11am to 3.30pm.

BAPTISMS
The Sacrament of Baptism is
celebrated every two weeks.

The schedule is as follows:

Milltown Sat 17th December at 12 noon
Allen Sunday 8th January at 12 noon
Allenwood Sunday 22nd January at 11am
Milltown Saturday 4th February at 12 noon
Allen Sunday 19th February at 12 noon
Allenwood Sunday 4th March at 11am
Requests for baptism must be received at the Parish Office not later than two weeks before the actual baptism

YOUTH MINISTRY
GIFT Programmes
The GIFT 1 programme for first year students continues on Wednesdays in Allen School 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The GIFT 2 programme, for those who completed GIFT 1 last year, continues on Mondays in Allen School 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Ph Ita at 0879928592 or the Parish Office.

ALLEN LOTTO
(G.A.A CLUBS & PARISH)
28th November, 2011

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MONIES RECEIVED
Weekly Envelopes (2 weeks):
20th/27th November: €1,215.00
Many thanks to all who contributed

INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

The International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the RDS with a closing ceremony in Croke Park on 10-17 June 2012. The first round of early bookings of 3 and 7 days passes including finale in Croke Park can be made through Margaret at the parish office. Prices for 3 days €50 + Croke Park €10, or 7 days €85 + Croke Park €10. Passes to the Croke Park celebration will be in big demand. It seems that these passes will be given first of all to people who attend weekday sessions. At a later date a 1 day weekday pass (€20) will be made available. Further information is available from Ronan Ashe 086 3909075.

ALLEN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Annual St. Vincent de Paul Church Gate Collection will take place at all Masses on 10th/11th December. Please give generously as there are many in our Parish in need.
The phone number for the St. Vincent de Paul regional shop in Naas is 866111.
Wanted – clothes for boys aged 17, 15, 14 and 10. The phone number for St. Vincent de Paul in the Allen area is 085 2095220.

BENEMERENTI MEDAL PRESENTATION
The Benemerenti Medal will be presented to Nora Carroll by Msgr Brendan Byrne, Diocesan Administrator, during the 7.30pm Mass in Allenwood on 7th December. (The Benemerenti Medal is a papal honour given in recognition of outstanding service to the Church over a number of years.)

ALLENWOOD CHURCH – CLEANING
Allenwood Church will be given a special clean up for Christmas on Saturday 10th December at 11am. Volunteers needed. Many hands make light work!

YOUTH 2000 CHRISTMAS YOUTH RETREAT
16th – 18th December 2011
Catholic Youth Retreat (16 – 35 yrs) in Newbridge College. No cost – donation only. Bring a sleeping bag. Free buses. Contact 01 6753690, 085 8289231. www.youth2000.ie

ALLEN KNIT & CROCHET SOCIAL GROUP
CRAFT FAIR
Arts, crafts and home baking Christmas Fair on Sunday 11th December 11am – 2pm. Items can be purchased or ordered on the day. Tea/coffee & raffle.

CHRISTMAS GIFT SALE
(Crafts, Home bake, Vintage china/glass) will take place in Naas General Hospital Main Concourse on Tuesday 6th December 8.30 – 3pm in aid of the Mental Health Association, all items priced reasonably to sell.

RATHANGAN PARISH DRAW
Draw in aid of Cúnamh (involved in adoption, foster care, search and reunion). Prize is 2 tickets for Westlife's final concert in Croke Park on Sat. June 23rd 2012 including an overnight stay in Brooks 4 star hotel plus €500 spending money. Limited number of tickets available from Allen Parish office 860135 priced at €10 each.

ALLENWOOD GFC
The Blues celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first championship success in 1961 when they won the Junior title tonight Saturday, December 3rd in the clubhouse. The event will commence at 9pm with the presentation commencing at 10pm.
Annual Children's Christmas Party will take place on Sunday, December 11th at 2.30pm in the clubhouse.

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE THIS CHRISTMAS
If you would like to remember someone who is not with you this Christmas time, you can add a decoration to the Robertstown Christmas Tree with your own personal inscription – or if you prefer, just leave it blank. A bauble, star or decoration can be placed in a designated box in the Post Office with your personal inscription and it will be placed on the tree. Please note that for safety reasons it must be placed on the tree by a member of Tidy Towns.

CHRISTMAS IN ROBERTSTOWN
From 5pm on Sunday 4th Dec we can look forward to lighting the Christmas Tree which will be going up at The Dead Wall, our Nativity Scene with Carol Singers from Robertstown National School and Santa will be arriving by Tractor to his Grotto outside Weld's bar. Story telling in Weld's back lounge will also take place with Anita Hendy. Thanks to all our sponsors

ALLENWOOD CELTIC A.F.C. &
DAY CARE CENTRE LOTTO
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Winners of €50 vouchers:Adam Sheridan c/o Billy, John Curran, Sallins.

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