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World Day of Prayer
"Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God"

This year's International and Interdenominational World Day of Prayer will take place here in St. Peter's Church, Phibsboro on Friday, 5th March 2010. Service begins at 3.30pm. Men and women welcome.

Remembrance Mass
The death of someone you love is always traumatic. Their passing leaves a void in your life and home. We turn to family and friends to console us in our grieving. We also turn to God and his Word for consolation. We read in the Gospel Jesus’ great promise “Trust in God still and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house.”

As a community, we will gather to support each other and turn to God in prayer for our deceased loved ones at our Remembrance Mass. We invite you and your family to join with us on Thursday 13th November at 7.30pm.

Micah Talks: A series of 5 talks, Wednesday nights 29 October - 26 November, , 7:30pm, Conference Room 2 of St. Peter’s This week's talk:

'A Church with Closed Doors?' Seeking Parish Integration of the Travelling People. Wednesday at 7:30pm in Conference Room 2 (via Parish Office

Young adults welcome to participate. Wednesday at 7:30pm in Conference Room 2 (Parish Office). Refreshments provided.Come to this engaging talk series on hot topics relevant to living with a contemporary faith! A donation of €15 for the series or €3 per talk would be greatly appreciated. Contact Stephanie hello@micah.ie, Visit Micah website for information on other upcoming activities.

St. Peter's is delighted to host a Global Mission Celebration Sunday 19th October
marking the generosity, energy and solidarity of those serving overseas, especially young people including volunteers from Vincentian Lay Missionaries.

October 5- 26th Exhibition of Volunteering groups. This free public exhibition is to take place in St Peter's Church, Phibsboro during the month of October in St. Peter's. Feel free to browse to many organisations engaged in wonderful work, and perhaps even join them in their mission!
October 19th Mission Sunday Celebration - All Welcome
6.00 pm Opening by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Eibhlin Byrne
6.30pm Mission Sunday Eucharist Celebration Celebrant: Bishop Eamonn Walsh
Guest speaker Orla McAndrew of Vincentian Lay Missionaries
7.30 pm Social, music etc.
All welcome

This event is being organised by the Irish Missionary Union and St. Peter’s own Vincentian Lay Missionaries & Micah Community. All are welcome to attend.

Micah Talks: ‘Is the Church Really Inclusive?’

A series of 5 talks, Wednesday nights 29 October - 26 November, with an Info/Registration Night on 22 Oct, 7:30pm, Conference Room 2 of St. Peter’s

Ever wonder why go to church when you can pray at home yourself?
Ever thought about the role of women in the Church?
Ever wonder if divorce is the answer to a troubled marriage?
Ever wanted to feel like you had more of a role in making things happen?

Come to this engaging talk series on hot topics relevant to living with a contemporary faith! A donation of €15 for the series or €3 per talk would be greatly appreciated. Contact Stephanie hello@micah.ie, www.micah.ie.

Micah Prayer – Every Tuesday evening, 6:30pm, Conference Room 2
St. Peter’s, Phibsboro, Dublin 7. This time of prayer is an opportunity to sit with Jesus, pour out your heart, and find yourself renewed by Him. Micah has developed this very beautiful and unique style of prayer - gentle, personal, peaceful. Many feel touched and at peace after this one hour session. All young adults welcome.

Honouring St. Vincent dePaul
This year we celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent on Saturday 27th September as usual. However on Sunday 28th we are offering our 6.30 pm Mass of Thankgiving for our various members of the Vincentian Family. We are privileged to have as our speaker, Ms. Mairead Bushnell, National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Our principal celebrant is Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM, former national chaplain to the Deaf community and parish priest with the Travelling People. Stephen is now chaplain to the Micah young adult community and Vincentian Lay Missionaries. We here in St. Peter's have been privileged to provide a home and welcome to the many branches of the Vincentian Family over the years. We would be pleased to have you with us for our annual Mass of thanksgiving as we honour the memory of St. Vincent.

The Micah Community present A Concert for Young Adults featuring the Dynamic & Energetic Music of Penfold DMin St. Peter's Church Garden on Sunday 28th September after the 6:30pm Mass to celebrate St. Vincent's Feast & Micah ‘Core Member’ Commissioning Tickets - €15.00 (includes B.B.Q.) available after the Micah Mass

Christian Meditation
Christian Meditation resumes on Wed 10th September at 7.45pm. All are welcome especially new comers

Vincentian Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
Our annual pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday 13th September 2008. Join us and encourage others as we honour Our Blessed Lady and give thanks for the many blessings we receive. The coach leaves St. Peter's at 7.45 am sharp, stopping at the Longford Arms for morning coffee en route. The Pilgrimage includes Rosary, Novena, concelebrated Mass with Principal Celebrant, Fr. Myles Rearden, CM and Anointing of the Sick. Evening meal will be served at the Knock House Hotel on the return journey, arriving back at St. Peter's at approx 10 pm.

Vincentian Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 17th - 22nd September 2008
17th - 22nd September 2008
Our pilgrims will set off on Wednesday next to celebrate the 150th Anniversary (1858 -2008) of the Apparitions of Our Blessed Lady at Lourdes. We wish them all every blessing and ask them to remember the intentions of the parish at the grotto. Fr. Michael McCullagh, CM Parish Priest is travelling with the group as Spiritual Director .

Welcome Back
We welcome back the teachers, staff and pupils of St. Peter's National School who return this week from their summer break to a long awaited beautiful new school building. We wish them every blessing at this time and success for the future.

Micah Community
Our Tuesday Prayer group has been growing from strength to strength and continues on through the summer. It's developing its own unique style - gentle, personal, peaceful. It is a very beautiful form of prayer, and many come out of it feeling touched and at peace. All young adults are welcome to join us. Why not come and see what its all about, and bring a friend? You can stop in after work on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. We'll have tea and biscuits after. Our next big event will be a Kayaking Trip to Northern Ireland from 5th - 7th September. If you are interested email us at: hello@micah.ie. Visit Micah website for information on other upcoming activities.

Our Parish Golf Classic took place on Friday 4th July, 2008 at South County Golf Club, Brittas. Twenty eight teams took part. Sincere thanks to all our team and sponsors

First Holy Communion
Children from St. Peter’s National School celebrated their First Holy Communion here on Saturday 26th April at 11.00am. Thanks to their teachers Ms. Olivia Gilmartin and Ms. Anne Horan for all their hard work in preparing the children for this special day and to the choir for their beautiful music. And a sincere thank you to Fr. Eamon Devlin for his help and support as chaplain. We wish the children, their parents, families and teachers God’s blessing at this special time.

Special Year of Vocation in Dublin Diocese
Sunday 12th April, 2008 has been desnigated as a special 'Year of Vocation' in the Dublin Diocese. During this ‘Year of Vocation’ special focus will be placed on the vocation of all Christians as expressed by witness, love and service and as lived out in the specific call of:marriage: ordained priesthood: religious life and single life. We ask you to consider ways in which you and your parish community could include ‘vocation’ as a theme in your own initiatives

Vincentian Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 17th - 22nd September 2008
Our parish pilgrimage to Lourdes and Dax, birthplace of St. Vincent dePaul takes place from 17th - 22nd September. We will join in the celebrations for the 150th Anniversary (1858 -2008) of the Apparitions of Our Blessed Lady at Lourdes. Spiritual Director Fr. Michael McCullagh, CM

Micah Community online

The Micah Community is a multinational group of young adults offering opportunities for faith formation, friendship, and social outreach. Located at St. Peter's Church in Phibsboro, Dublin, the Community forms part of the Vincentian family and inspired by the words of the prophet Micah, strives to "act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with our God." (Micah 6:8) To learn more about their mission or to find out how be become involved visit their new website or perhaps you might be interested in their upcoming pilgrimage to Taize.

Taize Pilgrimage with the Micah Community
Young adults (18 - 35yrs) are invited to join Micah’s Summer Pilgrimage to Taize, France with a Vincentian tour of Paris, 21st - 28th May. An Information Evening will be held this Sunday (13th April) after the 6:30pm Micah Mass at St. Peter's Church, Phibsboro, Dublin 7.. For further details contact: Stephanie Birk at 8102573 or email her at: micahcommunity@hotmail.com.

Come Holy Spirit
What a wonderful day for our parish on Thursday last 28th February, 2008 when 85 pupils from St. Peter’s National School received the sacrament of Confirmation among their family and friends. A very special word of thanks goes to their Principal Ms. Joan Quinn and class teachers Mr. Aidan Faherty, Ms. Susan Molloy, Mr. Raymond Ryan and Ms. Aideen Carroll for all their hard work in preparing the children for this very special occasion. Thanks to Fr. Eamon Devlin, CM and Monsignor John Fitzpatrick for his welcome presence with us. We wish all our young people every blessing for the future and may the Holy Spirit guide and direct them throughout their lives.

How Can I Serve ? Open Day for Ministry!
Saturday 1st March - Conference Room 2 Curious about ministry opportunities, or looking for the ‘first step’ towards serving as a minister at St. Peter’s? Join us for this inspiring day of introduction and experience! All are welcome to attend as many or as little of the sessions as desired - depending on one’s own interests and gifts.

Ministers of the Word 10.00 -11:30

Baptism Ministers 12.00 -13:00

Ministers of Hospitality 14:30 -15:30

Ministers of the Eucharist 16:00 -17:15

There is no obligation to get involved in the ministries by attending this day. Tea, coffee & refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Stephanie Birk at: (01) 810 2573 or email: micahcommunity@hotmail.com

First Holy Communion
First Penance takes place on Thursday 7th February at 7.00pm with First Holy Communion at 11.00am on Saturday 26th April.

Musical Extravaganza
Thank you to all who participated in the wonderful concert at St. Peter's on Friday last 28th September 2007. The night was a powerful celebration of the gifts and talents of so many who worship at St. Peter's throughout the year. Our thanks especially to our host Mr. Donncha Ó'Dúlaing, Radio Broadcaster who entertained us with his natural charm and wit.

All proceeds of this concert will go towards replacing the digital piano with an instrument worthy of the beauty and acoustic qualities of our Church.

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
The Feast of our Founder, St. Vincent de Paul was celebrated on Sunday 30th September at 6.30pm Mass. The mass was led by the young adults from the Vincentian Micah Community whose motto is to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God. Our thanks to Fr. Brian Moore, CM, new Provincial of the Vincentian Congregation in Ireland & Britain for his presence with us.

Welcome Fr. Michael - Fr. Michael McCullagh, CM was inducted as Parish Priest of St. Peter's on Sunday 2nd September, 2007in a ceremony led by Monsignor John Fitzpatrick. We express our thanks to all who played a part in this joyful community celebration and wish Fr. Michael every blessing in his new ministry here at St. Peter's.

Vincentian Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
Our annual pilgrimage to Knock took place on Saturday, 8th September ’07. Our thanks to all who were involved in the organisation. A wonderful day was had by all 80 pilgrims from St. Peter's meeting with many other branches of the Vincentian family from all over Ireland. Special thanks to Fr. John Gallagher, CM, celebrant.

Our Parish Golf Classic
Our Golf Classic took place on Friday 13th July at the South County Golf Club in Brittas, Co. Dublin. Thirty one teams took part in total and a wet day was had by all. Many thanks to all those who played, provided sponsorship or played a part in the organising of the day. Our sincere thanks to all at the South County for hosting the event and to the management and staff for their assistance on the day. Thanks must also go to the business community in the Phibsborough area for their support and to the people of St. Peter’s Parish for their generosity. Winners and sponsors....

Travellers Parish
A Mass of Thanksgiving, to mark the completion of the Parish transition from the care of the Vincentian Community to the care of Dublin Diocese, will take place in St. Peter’s Church on Tuesday 26th June at 8.00pm, with Dublin’s Archbishop Diarmuid Martin as Chief Concelebrant. The occasion will celebrate the contribution of the many various Vincentian priests and associates over 27 years, in particular, marking the farewell of outgoing Parish Priest, Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM and the Installation as incoming Parish Priest, on behalf of the Dublin Diocese, of Fr. Derek Farrell

Golden Jubilarians
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Fr. Paddy Hughes, CM, Fr. Joe Cunningham, CM, Fr. Denis Collins, CM and Fr. Tim Casey, CM who celebrated 50 years of Priesthood on Friday 15th June. We wish them God’s blessing and thank them for a combined 200 years of service to the Church. At this time we remember Fr. John Cleary, CM, the fifth member of the quintet, who died on 9th March 2000. 11.00am Mass will be concelebrated this Sunday to mark this special occasion.

Parish Open Day—Thank You
The Parish Pastoral Council wish to thank all the ministries of the Parish that partook in the Parish Open Day. We appreciate the efforts that went into the displays and the time given to share the work of each group. We hope that the day afforded each ministry and the whole Parish the opportunity to appreciate the work of each group and to fan into flame the desire to become involved in a particular ministry. If you want to get involved in any of the parish ministries please contact the parish office at 8389708 or e-mail info@stpetersphibsboro.ie If you were not able to attend you might like to View Photos of the event and a list of ministry groups.

New Provincial of the Vincentian Community in Ireland
Fr. Gregory Gay, CM Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission has appointed Fr. Brian Moore, CM as the next Provincial of Ireland, to succeed Fr. Kevin O’Shea. Fr. Moore will remain in St. Peter’s Phibsborough until Pentecost Sunday May 27th, 2007. A new Parish Priest will be appointed to Phibsborough from the last Sunday in August. (March 2007)

Family Mass
Our Family Mass each Sunday (11.00am) brings together families to celebrate being part of God’s family, and to support each other in living our faith. All are invited to come along, children, parents and grandparents. Those who wish to get involved are most welcome to do so as servers, readers, gift-bearers or as a member of our children’s choir. Families interested in volunteering can contact Fr. Eamon Devlin, Tel: 810 2574.

Indian Community Mass
Reflecting the multi-cultural nature of our parish community, we are delighted to announce that St. Peter's will host a Mass for the Indian Community on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 4.00 pm at St. Peter's Phibsboro. All are welcome.