Newry Dominican

Don't forget the Blessing of the Pets is tomorrow at 3 pm! 🕒 The weather looks like it's going to be dry and clear 🌤️ Tag anyone that has a pet in the comments below! 🐴 🐶 🙀 🐦 🐠

Today is the Feast of All Saints, a day commemorating all the Saints of the Church, both known and unknown, who have attained Heaven 😇 It is a Holy Day of Obligation 🙏🏽

Find this week's Dominican Newsletter below. Pick up your paper copy this weekend. Don't forget that tomorrow, Friday, is a Holy Day. Please come to Holy Mass. 🍁

🎧 Do you listen to podcasts? If you’re not familiar with them, they are audio recordings (like a radio program) that you can listen to anytime on any internet connected device, like your phone or tablet. We highly recommend the ‘Light of Truth’ Podcast from the Irish Dominicans. Click the link to learn more. 🎧

Did you know that St Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru on the 9th September 1579? 👼🏾🇵🇪🗓 When he was a mere 15 years of age, he began to work for the Dominican Convent of the Rosary, as a servant boy ⛪️
The Novena to St Martin takes place in Newry Dominican from the 3rd to 11th November at 11 am & 7.30 pm each day - see you there! 👍🏽 (Please, Like and Share)

Saint Catherines Annual November Tree of Life, is now in place on the side Altar, as in previous years you are invited to write your Deceased Loved One’s Name on the tags provided and they will be remembered in Masses during the month of November. Thanks to Joanie for adding some lovely images on the Tree, the little Angels are in memory of all the babies who God called Home.

Today is the Feast Day of Saint John Paul II. Always will be fondly remembered by the people of Ireland.

Saint Catherine’s looking majestic this morning in the Autumn sunshine, please accept our apologies for any disruption during the work inside while we improve the lighting, thank you.

REMINDER : The Annual Dominican Christmas Bazaar takes place on Saturday 30th.November and Sunday 1st.December 2019. The organising Committee would greatly appreciate any donations of unwanted / unused gifts suitable for male / female , aftershaves, perfumes etc. Any festive foods, drinks, wine, spirits, mince pies, Christmas cakes, puddings, biscuits, sweets etc. Items can be left in the Lectio Centre any day during their opening times 10-00am - 5-00pm. for attention of Marie. The Committee are grateful for your continued support each year for donations and supporting the Bazaar on both days, thank you all.

Remember this week, it’s always good to help your neighbour.

Invitation, to Monday Morning Get Together, Starting Monday 14th. October after the 11-00am Masses in the Dominican Hall. Please come along for a cup of tea / coffee and a chat, Everyone Welcome.

October is the month of the Holy Rosary, please recite the Rosary during this month.

PLEASE NOTE !!! - UNFORTUNATELY THIS RETREAT HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. please contact the Lectio Centre for information, thanks.

Fantastic turn out for today’s Dominican Walk, a big thanks to all who participated and special thanks to Organiser John McArdle for all his efforts and to the Ladies who provided tea’s and refreshments enjoyed by all.

A comforting thought for Sunday.