Season of Advent begins this weekend 

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Friday December 8 Masses at 6.30pm Thursday 7 (vigil mass) & 10.00 Friday December 8 

SVP Annual Appeal takes place on Sunday December 10

We will have our church gate collection on Sunday December 3 Our local conference have a fundraising page this year and the link to it is http://www.svp.ie/christthekingannualappeal23

Homelessness in Ireland continues to increase and it is now estimated that the figure is over 13000 including 4000 children.  SVP will aim to bring some hope and comfort to families struggling this year.

The Glenstal Advent Talks will take place at 4.30pm on Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th December in the Abbey Library. They are followed by refreshments and the opportunity to attend sung Evening Prayer in the Abbey Church at 6pm. The talks are available afterwards from the website as recordings.
For more information bookings and enquiries please contact events@glenstal.com or call 061 621005.

The loss of loved ones is an experience shared by each one of us.  Our stories have similarities and differences.  The sharing of them in a gentle homely atmosphere in a small group can be helpful and healing.

The Bereavement Support will take place:

• at the Salesian Sisters, Bethel (the same entrance gate as the big convent) Larchwood Avenue.
• 4 Wednesday Mornings at 10.45 (beginning with a cuppa!)ending at 12.15pm approx.
•  Dates November 15th, 22nd & 29th and December 6th
• Suggested size of group 6 or 7.

If you are interested in joining the sessions, please give your name to Ann Marie in the Sacristy by November 10th Tel No 061 455514.

“The only way to get to the other side is to go through the door.” ~Helen Keller

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