Posts made in March, 2009

A letter to our European SSS Confreres

Posted by on Mar 31, 2009 in Community | 0 comments

Greetings from the brethren in Dublin. On January 6th this year of Our Lord 2009, we entered in to our 39th. year of Eucharistic ministry to the people of Dublin and to the many tourist, and Irish people who visit this capital city. D’OLIER STREET: For 25 years our ministry was conducted in a building which was formerly a fish restaurant – from a place that served sole to one that served souls, the People of God. In those early years we were part of the American province and had American priests serving in the Chapel and it was known as “the American Chapel” It was very popular with the local office workers and shoppers, who appreciated the more welcoming style of celebration that these early priests fostered. The Catholic faith of Ireland was very strong and a keen understanding of the value of daily Eucharist was evident in the people of that generation, which meant that our daily Eucharists were very well attended. Now thirty-nine years later the young office workers and shoppers that frequent the city today do not have that same strong faith and the habit of daily Eucharist of their parents, so the age profile of our patrons reflect this modern reality. Thanks to free bus passes for the retired our chapel still attracts good support from the people of Dublin. Young adults do frequent our chapel but not in the numbers of yesteryear; as you will see there are several groups that meet in the ‘new’ chapel. BACHELORS WALK: In October 1995 we moved our centre of Eucharist worship from D’Olier Street on the south side of the city to the north side to our present address Bachelors Walk. A short move in reality, because our new place is simply across the river, a distance of 2 or 3 hundred metres. The chapel is situated on the ground floor of a 5 storey block of apartments, our living accommodation is on the floor immediately above the chapel and the rest of the block is divided into apartments that are rented (we own the first two floors only, ground and first floor). As well as the chapel we have a small meeting hall which enables us to offer talks, LITE seminars, formation for our ministers and fundraising events. We also make it available for other catholic groups on a regular basis, in the evenings usually, thus: Mondays a charismatic prayer group meets there. Tuesday, Youth 2,000 an international movement dear to Pope J.P.II, to foster the faith and devotion of young adults 18-30 they meet to recite the rosary during Adoration of the Eucharist, meditate on the coming Sunday gospel and enjoy the fellowship of young Catholics. Wednesday Jesus Youth a movement found in India for youth hold their charismatic type prayer meeting; it is popular with the Indian students studying in Dublin. Thursday the well known Cursillo movement use our facilities for a meeting of one of their cells. MINISTRY The daily Chapel programme is the focus of our S.S.S. ministry. Holy Eucharist is celebrated four times per day (8.25, 11.00, 12.45, and 5.15). Confessions are offered 6 days from 3.30 – 5.15 and 7.00 – 7.45. Each weekday evening one of our Brothers leads the rosary at 7.30 followed by Benediction, the chapel closing at 8.00 p.m. Morning and Evening prayer are celebrated every weekday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is begun after the 8.25 mass and continues throughout the day, apart from when Eucharist is being celebrated. Our priests help in local parishes as the need arises. We are the national centre...

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Fifth Sunday of Lent

Posted by on Mar 29, 2009 in Sunday Reflections | 0 comments

29 March 2009 Gospel: John 12: 20-33 We would like to see Jesus … These are strangers, pagans, who have gone up to Jerusalem and speak like this.  They are seeking the light since they are there to adore God.  They had heard about You, Lord.  They want to see You…. Put this same desire in our hearts, Lord! Put it in all hearts!   To believe more in You every day!  To see You … and to follow You…. Because it is You Who are the Light Which illumines all mankind (Jn. 1:9).  It is You Who are the only Way Which leads us to the Father (Jn. 14:6).  It is You Who are the Gate which lets the sheep enter the sheepfold (Jn. 10:9). Philip and Andrew went to tell Jesus… They have already been intermediaries to lead others to You, Lord.  At the start of Your Ministry, Andrew had brought Simon, his brother, to You; Philip had caused his friend Nathaniel to come to see You (Jn. 40:46).  Let us hear the deep desires of the people of today and guide them to You. The Hour had come for the Son of man to be glorified. As usual, You do not answer the question directly.  You do better: You draw us further, towards the “mystery” of Your hour.  Your hour: it is Your death on the cross and your resurrection.  Your glory: it is Your Mystery as the Son of God which will be revealed: You are the grain of wheat which dies in the ground to become fruitful.  You accept being lifted up from the earth on the cross by men, to deliver them from sin and death and to sweep them along in Your resurrection, in Your elevation outside the tomb. Yes, draw all people to yourself, Lord!  Let us share in your glory, Your life as Son of God.  Through the Eucharist, Your “Hour” repeats itself: You offer Your Body given up and Your Blood poured out for all people… Draw us into Your love, this love which goes to the end (Jn....

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Chapel Recollection

Posted by on Mar 24, 2009 in Community | 0 comments

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel invites all to an afternoon of recollection on Sunday, March 29, 2009, from 1.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. This will be a good opportunity for all to prepare for Easter. The retreat programme is as follows: 1.15 p.m. – packed lunch, tea and coffe provided; 2.00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross; 2.45 p.m. – Talk by Fr. Jim Campbell, SSS; 3.30  p.m. – Coffee Break and Confessions; 4.00 p.m. – Holy Hour; 5.00 p.m. – Mass.

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A Gift for your Parish?

Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 in Province | 0 comments

We would like to draw your attention to the availability of our Life In The Eucharist Team to present the Life In The Eucharist Programme of Eucharistic evangelization under the direction of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, in collaboration with lay Team Members, and assists people to explore more fully the great gift that is the Eucharist, and to make It the Centre of their lives. The Programme can be presented over a week-end, or in another format suited to the needs of your parish or group. Further details available at our Mass Office.

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Spring Fair 2009

Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 in Community | 0 comments

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is going to have a Spring Fair on Saturday, 4 April, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Hall. Available during the fair are books (paperbacks only), CD/DVD, Cakes, Groceries, Bric-a-Brac, etc. Likewise, there will be raffles and Wheel of fortune. We hope we can once again rely on your support. Goods for the Fair may be handed in at our Mass Office.

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