LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN

THE AMBO

The Word of God is so important for us that there is a special place in God’s house from which it is read. We call this the ambo. The only time that the ambo is used is for the Readings, the Gospel, the Homily and the Prayer of the Faithful.

MINISTER OF THE WORD

The person who reads at Mass is called the Minister of the Word. They are people who have volunteered to read at Mass. They will have had to do some training so that they are able to do the best job they can. Their job is very important. The readings at Mass come from the Bible. They are the Word of God, and so we can say that we hear God speaking to us through the voice of the Minister of the Word.

Responsorial Psalm

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation..

WEEKDAY MASSES 9^th – 13^th JANUARY

Monday 9^th January

Allen – 9.30am

Allenwood – 9.30am – Martin Dooley

Tuesday 10^th January

Allen – 9.30am

Milltown – 9.30am

Wednesday 11^th January

Allen – 9.30am 

Allenwood – 9.30am

Thursday 12^th January

Allen – 9.30am

Allenwood – 9.30am

Friday 13^th January          

Allenwood – 9.30am

SATURDAY 14^th – SUNDAY 15^th JANUARY

Allen:  Saturday 7.30pm

Nancy and Jimmy Doyle

Joe Behan, The Hill, Robertstown, his wife Josie and all deceased members of the Behan family

Lay Reader: First Communion Reader

Eucharistic Minister: Fran Dowling

Allen:  Sunday 11am

Months Mind – Michael (Mick) McDonagh, Coill Dubh & Allenwood. Baby Alex Smyth, Russellstown.

Mary (Maudie) McDonagh, Coill Dubh & Allen

Lay Reader: First Communion Reader

Eucharistic Minister: Past Dunne & Liz Jacob

Allenwood:  Saturday 6.30pm

Richard Percival, Robertstown

Michael and Bella Doyle, Littletown

Lay Reader: Christina Ryan

Eucharistic Minister: Mary Jacob and Wilfie Cronin

Allenwood:  Sunday 10am

Brigid Jacob, Allenwood South

Lay Reader: First Communion Reader

Eucharistic Minister: Mary Fitzgibbon and Hilda Donoghue

SUNDAY 15^th JANUARY

Milltown:  Sunday 9.30am

Bridie and Ned Dowling, Milltown & Owen Casey, Clane

Lay Reader: First Communion Reader

Eucharistic Minister: Bridie Dunney

Next Sunday’s Readings 

Readings for Sunday 15^th January:

1 Sam 3:3-10, 19. Ps 39:2, 4, 7-10, R/vv 8, 9. 1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20. jn 1;35-42. Lect I: 740.

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration in Allen Church on Wednesday mornings 10am to 11am.

Resurrexit

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

RECENT DEATHS

“Those who die in grace go but to God and God is very near”.

We remember in our prayers

Ann Marie (Betty) Dowling, Robertstown, who was buried in Allen on 24^th December.

Maureen Irving, Feighcullen, who was buried in Glasnevin on 29^th December.

May they rest in peace.

BAPTISMS

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every two weeks.

The schedule is as follows:

Allenwood Sunday 22^nd January at 11am 

Milltown Saturday 4^th February at 12 noon 

Allen Sunday 19^th February at 12 noon

Allenwood Sunday 4^th March at 11am

Milltown Saturday 17^th March at 12 noon

Allen Sunday 1^st April at 12 noon

Requests for baptism must be received at the Parish Office not later than two weeks before the actual baptism.

Confirmation 2012

Meeting for Parents

A general meeting of all the parents of children preparing for Confirmation in Allen Parish will be held in Allen School on Tuesday 17^th January at 8pm.

Ms. Maeve Mahon will speak at the meeting about the You Shall Be My Witnesses programme which will be starting soon. 

Why not Study Tehology

The Dominican Order is offering a distance learning theology programme, leading to a range of possible qualifications, from certificate level up to full honours degree level.  People are enabled to study theology from home, while also attending occasional study days and benefiting from the online support of academic tutors. Hundreds of people have completed some or all of the programme.

Perhaps you would like to know more? Contact us at: The Prior Institure, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel 01 4048124. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.prioryinstitute.com

Mothers Prayers

For mothers who wish to pray together for their children and grandchildren and for all women with a desire to pray for children. Venue: Naas Parish community Centre, Sallins Road, Naas on Wed. 11^th January at 8pm. Contact Catherine at 866233 or Marian at 087 9621245.

MONIES RECEIVED

Weekly Envelopes:

 18^th & 25^th December: €2,065.00

Christmas Collection: €12,325.00

Many thanks to all who contributed.

Postponed

Allen Parish Finance Committee

The meeting of Allen Parish Finance Committee has been postponed until Thursday January 19^th at 8pm in the Parochial House.

Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes will commence for five nights on Monday 17^th September 2012. Cost per person is €719. Contact Bréid Murphy at 860218.

St. Vincent de Paul

Very many thanks to all of the schools in the Parish for the very successful food appeal. Because of their efforts, St. Vincent de Paul were able to distribute sixty-three food hampers this Christmas.

Thanks also to Allenwood Contemporary Choir who sang carols outside Spar in Allenwood and raised €302.00

The telephone number for the St. Vincent de Paul in the Allen area is 085 2095220. The phone number for the St. Vincent de Paul shop in Naas is 866111.

Robertstown Tidy Towns

Many thanks to everyone who supported our efforts during 2011. A special word of gratitude to everyone who donated to the Christmas "sponsor a bulb" campaign. During the Christmas period the street looked more festive than ever! 

The group would also like to welcome the new members of the Tuas Programme who will be assisting Tidy Towns over the coming months. Of course nothing can happen in a community without volunteers so, to everyone who has helped Tidy Towns in any way during the year, a huge thank you for your time. You can read about the work being done in the village on www.robertstown.org. Wishing you all the very best for the new year!

Experienced Childminder required in the Milltown Area. Please phone 087 6958562. 

MILLTOWN GFC

Hell and Back: The club are seeking participants and sponsors for a winter 10k Run in Bray on January 29^th. Participants will need to raise €80 in sponsorship. Further details on the club website and Facebook page.

 Club History: Writing is furiously under way on our Club History which is due for release in 2013. The Club will be 125 years old in 2013 and this will mark a fitting tribute to the efforts of club members down through the years. The Club History Committee are still actively seeking photos, memorabilia, etc. Contact any club member if you think you might have something of interest, even if it is not directly GAA-related. It promises to be a fascinating account of the club and the wider area.

Lotto: Please help your club by supporting our Parish/Club Lotto. Tickets are available from David's shop in Milltown, John Murphy & Noel Dunne in the clubhouse each Monday night 8pm or any committee member. Results can be found each week on our website. Committee Meeting will be held on Thurs 12 January at 8pm. All Committee Members are expected to attend as important business will be discussed.

BALLYTEAGUE GFC

A very happy and peaceful new year to all members and their families.

Membership is now due, player €50, single member €30, couple €50, student €20, juvenile €10.  Family membership also available.

All weather pitch available. Contact Marie Jacob at 086 3626995.

GYM opening hours, Mornings 10am to 12.30.  Evenings 6.30 to 9.30. New members always welcome.

ROBERTSTOWN GFC

Annual Dinner Dance took place in the Westgrove Hotel Clane on the 29^th December. A great night was had by all. We would like to thank the Westgrove Hotel, Saoirse and Damien Coyne for making it a great event and also to Maurice Musgrave for sponsoring the awards and to Robertstown Holiday Village and Dessie Boland for the prizes for the raffle. Congratulations to the Players of the year Dave Nolan, Joe Kavanagh and Alan Brennan. Thanks to the organisers it was a good end to an excellent year.

A very big thank you to Pat Winders Jr. and Pat Winders Snr. for their dedication and commitment to Robertstown GFC in the last year.

Adult training has started back under the new management of Sean McLoughlin. We wish them luck in the year ahead. 

Thanks to every who took part in the Charity match and sponsored swim on St. Stephen's day to help raise funds for Robertstown Under Age.

AGM will take place on Saturday 28th January at 8pm in the club room. New and old members welcome.

Christmas Draw for the club’s Allen Parish Lotto Promoters. Each received €50: Peter Farrell Jnr, Bob Donnelly, Francie Reidy, Jim Hogarty, Tadhg Behan. Many thanks to all who support this Lotto throughout the year and we ask for your continued support in 2012.

ALLENWOOD GFC

Happy New Year to all of our members. AGM takes place on Thursday, January 12th at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. All members should make the effort to attend.