<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767</id><updated>2011-07-30T13:13:07.100-07:00</updated><category term='pilgrimage'/><category term='radcliffe'/><category term='confirmation'/><category term='johnstown'/><category term='Our Lady'/><category term='quaker'/><category term='pope benedict'/><category term='peace'/><category term='Immaculate Conception; Virgin Mary; Mass Times'/><category term='pastoral centre'/><category term='bereavement'/><category term='book club'/><category term='christmas'/><category term='school'/><category term='Rosary'/><category term='coffee morning'/><category term='bethany'/><category term='cenacle'/><category term='palestine'/><category term='letter'/><category term='advent'/><category term='earthquake'/><category term='fundraising'/><category term='morning prayer'/><category term='travel'/><category term='Lent'/><category term='johnstown gospel choir'/><category term='Indonesia'/><category term='Rwanda'/><category term='commitment'/><category term='Justice'/><category term='tom kendzia'/><category term='rainbows'/><category term='Burundi'/><category term='family'/><category term='transitions'/><category term='sumatra'/><category term='Poulton'/><category term='holy land'/><category term='Ash Wednesday'/><title type='text'>Johnstown Blog</title><subtitle type='html'>News from the Parish of Johnstown/Killiney.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>52</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3186636916085995814</id><published>2010-05-01T09:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-01T10:23:40.396-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='johnstown gospel choir'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tom kendzia'/><title type='text'>Well Done Johnstown Gospel Choir</title><summary type='text'>




Well done to the members of Johnstown Gospel Choir, who along with Tom Kendzia, provided a great night's entertainment in Johnstown Church on Thursday 29th April.Enjoy the video and photo of the occasion.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3186636916085995814'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3186636916085995814'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/05/well-done-johnstown-gospel-choir.html' title='Well Done Johnstown Gospel Choir'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_ho-TVfDcM/S9xjbqhE87I/AAAAAAAAACU/8XKavxhhSVI/s72-c/Gospel+Choir+Blog.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-6682619963243762910</id><published>2010-04-27T03:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-27T04:03:20.829-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tom Kendzia Concert: Thursday 29th April 8pm</title><summary type='text'>Tom Kendzia, the well-known composer and performer of liturgical and gospel music from the United States, will give a concert in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown/Killiney on Thursday 29th April at 8pm.We are very fortunate to have Tom give a concert in our church. A heart-warming night's entertainment is promised. Tom will be joined by our own Johnstown Gospel Choir.The suggested</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6682619963243762910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6682619963243762910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/04/tom-kendzia-concert-thursday-29th-april.html' title='Tom Kendzia Concert: Thursday 29th April 8pm'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3623796308931255834</id><published>2010-04-26T01:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-26T01:17:12.266-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy Feast Day Everyone</title><summary type='text'>April 26 is the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Happy Feast Day to all parishioners! If you would like to read a little about the devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel, follow the link below.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Good_Counsel</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3623796308931255834'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3623796308931255834'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-feast-day-everyone.html' title='Happy Feast Day Everyone'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-5478520883865346685</id><published>2010-04-12T01:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-12T01:25:22.906-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Life In The Spirit Begins Wednesday 14th April</title><summary type='text'>We have been planning the 'Life In The Spirit' seminars for a long time now. It's hard to believe they are about to begin, but they are.The first seminar is on Wednesday 14th April at 7.45pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. They will continue each Wednesday until June 2nd.The seminars will help us to see the Holy Spirit at work in our personal lives and in the life of the Church.Why not come along </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5478520883865346685'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5478520883865346685'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/04/life-in-spirit-begins-wednesday-14th.html' title='Life In The Spirit Begins Wednesday 14th April'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-6679082438470642771</id><published>2010-04-01T07:45:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-01T07:52:22.619-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Easter Ceremonies</title><summary type='text'>Here are the details for Easter Ceremonies in Johnstown Church:Holy Thursday10.00am   Morning Prayer7.30pm    Mass of the Lord's Supper (followed by adoration)10.45pm   Night Prayer (after which the church closes)Good Friday10.00am    Morning Prayer12 Noon     Way of the Cross for children and families3.00pm       Commemoration of the Lord's Passion8.00pm       Solemn Stations of the CrossHoly </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6679082438470642771'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6679082438470642771'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/04/easter-ceremonies.html' title='Easter Ceremonies'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-4187144936243237020</id><published>2010-03-28T16:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-28T16:06:28.676-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Palm Sunday Homily of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin</title><summary type='text'>Here is a link to the Palm Sunday Homily of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. It was delivered at Mass in the Pro-Cathedral, and was widely reported in the press. Archbishop Diarmuid called on believers not to leave the Church, but to re-build the Church from withinhttp://bit.ly/d41lhT</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4187144936243237020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4187144936243237020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/palm-sunday-homily-of-archbishop.html' title='Palm Sunday Homily of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-2488270391884048402</id><published>2010-03-26T17:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T17:12:43.683-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Interesting Article by Archbishop of Westminster</title><summary type='text'>Here is a link to an interesting article on the subject of the Catholic Church and Cover-Up, written by Archbishop Vincent Nichols of the Archdiocese of Westminster.http://bit.ly/b9gpHJ</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2488270391884048402'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2488270391884048402'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/interesting-article-by-archbishop-of.html' title='Interesting Article by Archbishop of Westminster'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-10399134498062024</id><published>2010-03-26T15:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T15:48:42.662-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Life In The Spirit Seminars</title><summary type='text'>'Life in the Spirit Seminars' will take place in Johnstown Pastoral Centre starting at 8pm on Wednesday 14 April for 8 consecutive Wednesday nights.  ALL WELCOMEContacts:Fr Peadar Murney PP, 2856660Joe O'Callaghan 087-2377 577</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/10399134498062024'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/10399134498062024'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/life-in-spirit-seminars.html' title='Life In The Spirit Seminars'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3634027446406388865</id><published>2010-03-26T15:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T15:35:20.022-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Good News of Luke April 2010</title><summary type='text'>The April edition of the Good News of Luke is now available. You can access it by following the link below.http://bit.ly/cPk86k</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3634027446406388865'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3634027446406388865'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/good-news-of-luke-april-2010.html' title='Good News of Luke April 2010'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7593337276466175270</id><published>2010-03-24T16:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-24T16:14:11.117-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='letter'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pope benedict'/><title type='text'>Pope Benedict XVI Pastoral Letter</title><summary type='text'>The Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland, signed on 19th March 2010, can be viewed on the website of the Archdiocese of Dublin.Follow the link below to view the letter:http://bit.ly/dA30Ou</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7593337276466175270'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7593337276466175270'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/pope-benedict-xvi-pastoral-letter.html' title='Pope Benedict XVI Pastoral Letter'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-5710481746262431583</id><published>2010-03-05T14:41:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-05T14:43:23.656-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Good News of Luke: March 2010</title><summary type='text'>As promised, here is the link to the March Edition of the the Good News of Luke from the Office for Evangelisation. Once again, Enjoy!http://www.dublindiocese.ie/images/stories/Diocesan_Events_2010/stlukes%20e-march%20no2_final.pdf</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5710481746262431583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5710481746262431583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/good-news-of-luke-march-2010.html' title='The Good News of Luke: March 2010'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3158610120717042482</id><published>2010-03-05T14:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-05T14:53:51.891-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Good News of Luke: February 2010</title><summary type='text'>The Office for Evangelisation, of the Archdiocese of Dublin, has released a newsletter to accompany the Gospel of Luke during the season of Lent. The February edition can be downloaded by following the link below. I will post the link to the March edition in my next post. When you open the PDF File, it is possible to save a copy to your own computer. The reflections are worth reading. Enjoy!http:</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3158610120717042482'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3158610120717042482'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/good-news-of-luke-february-2010.html' title='The Good News of Luke: February 2010'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-2342329186094635898</id><published>2010-03-05T14:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-05T14:34:39.867-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Girls School Confirmation</title><summary type='text'>Congratulations to the 6th Class girls of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 5th March. The celebrant was Fr. Peadar Murney PP. It was a wonderful celebration. Special thanks to Mrs. Dalton and Ms. Casey the class teachers and Mrs. Quinn, the school principal. Thanks also for all the efforts of the classroom assistants, school secretaries, the school</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2342329186094635898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2342329186094635898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/03/girls-school-confirmation.html' title='Girls School Confirmation'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3126534358697295430</id><published>2010-02-20T03:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-20T04:06:56.081-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Service of Light - 6th Class Girls</title><summary type='text'>The 6th Class of the Girls School in Johnstown will celebrate their Service of Light on Tuesday 23rd February at 8pm in Johnstown Church. At the service, the Baptism Candle will be formally handed over to the girls by their parents, a symbol that in the years to come, they will  take responsibility for their own faith. The Baptism Candle, a symbol of the child's faith, was entrusted to the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3126534358697295430'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3126534358697295430'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/service-of-light-6th-class-girls.html' title='Service of Light - 6th Class Girls'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-6251905707499418392</id><published>2010-02-20T03:35:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-20T03:48:26.085-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Gospel of Saint Luke - A Copy For Everyone</title><summary type='text'>As part of the Year of Evangelisation in the Dublin Archdiocese, a copy of the Gospel of Saint Luke will be made available to all parishioners. The Office for Evangelisation has produced a very attractive and engaging version of Saint Luke's Gospel. It is the hope of the Office for Evangelisation that the whole church in Dublin will reflect on Saint Luke's Gospel, and grow in our faith. It will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6251905707499418392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6251905707499418392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/gospel-of-saint-luke-one-copy-for.html' title='Gospel of Saint Luke - A Copy For Everyone'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8153799487628758443</id><published>2010-02-19T01:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-19T01:36:06.865-08:00</updated><title type='text'>8.30am Mass During Lent</title><summary type='text'>During the season of Lent, there will be Mass at 8.30am and 10am from Monday to Friday. The Mass at 8.30am replaces the usual 9.05am Mass.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8153799487628758443'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8153799487628758443'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/830am-mass-during-lent.html' title='8.30am Mass During Lent'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-9014359212981455105</id><published>2010-02-18T07:42:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T07:53:01.523-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Time Out for Busy People, 7 - 12 March 2010</title><summary type='text'>The Cenacle Sisters in Johnstown Parish are organising a Week of Guided Prayer for anyone who would like to 'make a retreat' in the midst of a busy life. The week of guided prayer begins with a meeting on Sunday 7th March at 5pm in the Church of the Apostles, Willow Vale, Ballybrack, and continues until Friday 12th March. Each day, the participant meets with a spiritual guide and is given a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/9014359212981455105'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/9014359212981455105'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/time-out-for-busy-people-7-12-march.html' title='Time Out for Busy People, 7 - 12 March 2010'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7998291838935218344</id><published>2010-02-16T04:25:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-16T04:31:11.864-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holy land'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='travel'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pilgrimage'/><title type='text'>Holy Land Pilgrimage</title><summary type='text'>Fr. Peadar Murney will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Johnstown Parish later this year. The pilgrimage will take place from 22nd October until 1st November 2010. The cost is €1130.00 per person sharing (including half-board accommodation and all taxes). Full details can be obtained from the Parish Office, Tel. 01-2351416. The tour operator is Celebration Travel, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7998291838935218344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7998291838935218344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/holy-land-pilgrimage.html' title='Holy Land Pilgrimage'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7590732255930287830</id><published>2010-02-15T04:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-15T04:53:41.765-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ash Wednesday'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lent'/><title type='text'>Ash Wednesday</title><summary type='text'>Wednesday 17th February is Ash Wednesday. Blessed ashes will be distributed at Masses at 8.30 and 10am and at 7.30pm. For the season of Lent, the early Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7590732255930287830'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7590732255930287830'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/02/ash-wednesday.html' title='Ash Wednesday'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8093512962202680002</id><published>2010-01-07T14:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-07T14:49:33.821-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy New Year</title><summary type='text'>Happy New Year to you from all in Johnstown Parish. Apologies for our loooong Christmas break, no post since December 8th. But we are back now, and looking forward to 2010, another year in our Christian Journey.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8093512962202680002'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8093512962202680002'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-new-year.html' title='Happy New Year'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-344256520336247919</id><published>2009-12-06T13:23:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-06T13:29:08.976-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Immaculate Conception; Virgin Mary; Mass Times'/><title type='text'>Masses for Feast of Immaculate Conception</title><summary type='text'>Masses will be celebrated for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary as follows: Monday 7th December 7.30pm (Vigil); Tuesday 8th December 10.00am, 11.00am 7.30pm</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/344256520336247919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/344256520336247919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/12/masses-for-feast-of-immaculate.html' title='Masses for Feast of Immaculate Conception'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-4646879079085591472</id><published>2009-12-02T03:31:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T03:32:36.383-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Churchgate Collection for Flood Relief - 5/6 December</title><summary type='text'>The parish will hold a churchgate collection for the Irish Red Cross to give relief to people who have been badly affected by floods in Ireland in recent weeks. This will take place after Masses on Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th December.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4646879079085591472'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4646879079085591472'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/12/churchgate-collection-for-flood-relief.html' title='Churchgate Collection for Flood Relief - 5/6 December'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7338107211993957506</id><published>2009-12-02T03:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T03:31:24.476-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Johnstown Girl Guides</title><summary type='text'>Johnstown Girl Guides are currently looking for new members! We are an exciting youth group aged between 10 and 15yrs who meet every Monday evening in the Johnstown Pastoral centre from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.If you are looking for a fun way to fill your Monday evenings doing everything from arts and crafts, quizzes, dancing, drama, team building games, outdoor pursuits, cinema, bowling trips and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7338107211993957506'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7338107211993957506'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/12/johnstown-girl-guides.html' title='Johnstown Girl Guides'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7686614264115461717</id><published>2009-12-01T01:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T01:09:54.717-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='school'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='christmas'/><title type='text'>School Fair - December 5th</title><summary type='text'>Our School’s Annual Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday December 5th from 1.30 -5p.m. Lots of fun for everyone. Thank you in advance for your Support</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7686614264115461717'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7686614264115461717'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/12/school-fair-december-5th.html' title='School Fair - December 5th'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-720461499069088103</id><published>2009-12-01T01:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T01:08:06.879-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pastoral centre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='radcliffe'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='book club'/><title type='text'>Book Club December and January Dates</title><summary type='text'>The Book Club will meet on Thursday 3rd December 2009 and Thursday 7th January 2010 at 8pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. Currently,we are reading 'Why Go To Church' by Timothy Radcliffe OP. All welcome.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/720461499069088103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/720461499069088103'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/12/book-club-december-and-january-dates.html' title='Book Club December and January Dates'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-5350678608007493931</id><published>2009-11-30T01:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T01:16:02.709-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pastoral centre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advent'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cenacle'/><title type='text'>Advent Reflection Mornings</title><summary type='text'>A series of Advent Reflection Mornings will be held in Johnstown Pastoral Centre from 11.00am - 12.30pm on Thursdays 3rd, 10th and 17th of December. The mornings will be presented by Cenacle Sisters Jo Bagnall and Helen Grealy. The aim of these sessions is to help us appreciate the richness of the advent liturgical season and prepare well for Christmas.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5350678608007493931'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5350678608007493931'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/advent-reflection-mornings.html' title='Advent Reflection Mornings'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7195931675812807135</id><published>2009-11-30T01:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T01:12:34.109-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='palestine'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='quaker'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Justice'/><title type='text'>Palestine Experiences Talk</title><summary type='text'>The Justice &amp; Peace Group Invite you to attend an open meeting in Johnstown Pastoral Centre on Wednesday December 2nd at 7.30p.m. Mr. Joe O’Brien, Human Rights Observer, with the Quaker Peace and Social Witness programme will speak about his experiences in Palestine. All are welcome.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7195931675812807135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7195931675812807135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/palestine-experiences-talk.html' title='Palestine Experiences Talk'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-5831654119442055816</id><published>2009-11-29T01:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-29T01:15:02.566-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='morning prayer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advent'/><title type='text'>Morning Prayer for Advent on Weekdays</title><summary type='text'>Morning Prayer for Advent will be celebrated in the church during Advent from Monday to Friday at 9.45, except when there is a funeral at 10am.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5831654119442055816'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5831654119442055816'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/morning-prayer-for-advent-on-weekdays.html' title='Morning Prayer for Advent on Weekdays'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3519832006379896029</id><published>2009-11-29T01:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-29T01:12:28.349-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='commitment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='confirmation'/><title type='text'>Commitment Ceremony for 6th Class Girls</title><summary type='text'>Good Luck to the 6th Class girls of Our Lady of Good Counsel G.N.S., who will celebrate their Commitment Ceremony on Sunday 29th November at 12.45pm Mass. This is the first step towards the Sacrament of Confirmation, which these girls will receive on Friday 5th March 2010.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3519832006379896029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3519832006379896029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/commitment-ceremony-for-6th-class-girls.html' title='Commitment Ceremony for 6th Class Girls'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-4857881264634320603</id><published>2009-11-29T01:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-29T01:08:20.829-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sumatra'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coffee morning'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fundraising'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earthquake'/><title type='text'>Coffee Morning for Sumatra</title><summary type='text'>Erna O'Connell has written to thank parishioners for your support of the coffee morning which she and her Indonesian friends held a number of weeks ago. Erna and her friends raised €2,200, which has been donated to Concern's Sumatra Fund as a response to the earthquake in that region. Well done Erna and friends, the money raised will make a big difference to the people of Sumatra.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4857881264634320603'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4857881264634320603'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/coffee-morning-for-sumatra.html' title='Coffee Morning for Sumatra'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-581108559418981631</id><published>2009-11-29T01:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-29T01:06:21.142-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Fun Day Proceeds Presented to Fr. Frank Taylor</title><summary type='text'>At the 11.30 Mass on Sunday 15th November a cheque for €4.500 was presented by Paddy Barry, Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council, to Fr Frank Taylor, a missionary priest based in Malawi. Fr Taylor, a member of the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (the Kiltegan Fathers) had been home on leave here in the parish staying with members of his family. While here he had celebrated Mass in our Church </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/581108559418981631'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/581108559418981631'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/fun-day-proceeds-presented-to-fr-frank.html' title='Fun Day Proceeds Presented to Fr. Frank Taylor'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3127461342174888674</id><published>2009-11-19T01:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T01:10:54.931-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Do This In Memory Mass November Nov 21/22</title><summary type='text'>The next Masses in the 'Do This In Memory' series will be celebrated on Saturday 21st November at 7.00pm and Sunday 22nd November at 10.00am. The 'Do This In Memory' programme helps children and their families prepare for First Penance and First Holy Communion. This month, the children are asked to bring with them an autumn leaf to remember those who have died, and of course, their Do This In </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3127461342174888674'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3127461342174888674'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-this-in-memory-mass-november-nov.html' title='Do This In Memory Mass November Nov 21/22'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-2694080737486942479</id><published>2009-11-13T05:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-13T05:48:33.089-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Girls Enrolment for First Holy Communion</title><summary type='text'>The girls from 2nd Class in Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS will enrol for First Penance and First Holy Communion at the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday 15th November. Best wishes to them as they formally mark the beginning to their preparation for these two sacraments. As usual, this will be a Family Mass. Primary School children from 2nd Class up are specially invited to take part in the Family Mass. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2694080737486942479'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2694080737486942479'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/girls-enrolment-for-first-holy.html' title='Girls Enrolment for First Holy Communion'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-4040482650248744355</id><published>2009-11-05T01:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T01:07:51.203-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Enrolment for First Holy Communion</title><summary type='text'>The boys from 2nd Class in Our Lady of Good Counsel BNS will enrol for First Penance and First Holy Communion at the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday 8th November. Best wishes to them as they formally mark the beginning to their preparation for these two sacraments. As usual, this will be a Family Mass. Primary School children from 2nd Class up are specially invited to take part in the Family Mass. The </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4040482650248744355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4040482650248744355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/enrolment-for-first-holy-communion.html' title='Enrolment for First Holy Communion'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7984906731156377571</id><published>2009-11-04T03:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T02:24:39.765-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Annual Mass for Deceased Parishioners</title><summary type='text'>The annual Mass for deceased parishioners will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel on Friday 6th November at 7.30pm. This Mass will be offered for all whose Funeral Masses were celebrated in our parish church since last November, and they will all be remembered by name. This Mass is organised with the assistance of the Bethany Bereavement Team.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7984906731156377571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7984906731156377571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/annual-mass-for-deaceased-parishioners.html' title='Annual Mass for Deceased Parishioners'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-2306039762482530933</id><published>2009-11-04T03:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T03:19:47.378-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Book Club Meeting - Thursday 5th November 8.00pm</title><summary type='text'>The next meeting of the Book Club with Fr. Aidan Kieran will be on Thursday 5th November at 8.00pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. At this meeting, we will discuss pages 16-96 of ' Why Go To Church' by Timothy Radcliffe OP. All welcome, even if you haven't read all those pages!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2306039762482530933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/2306039762482530933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/book-club-meeting-thursday-5th-november.html' title='Book Club Meeting - Thursday 5th November 8.00pm'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-4456808782294406384</id><published>2009-11-03T01:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-03T01:18:43.346-08:00</updated><title type='text'>John Murray to speak on Papal Encyclical</title><summary type='text'>At this month's meeting of the Justice and Peace Group, Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre, John Murray will give a talk on 'Charity in Truth' (Caritas in Veritate), the latest encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI. The encyclical deals with economic issues, so this talk will be very relevant to all the important issues at play in Ireland at this time. All welcome. John </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4456808782294406384'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/4456808782294406384'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/11/john-murray-to-speak-on-papal.html' title='John Murray to speak on Papal Encyclical'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-6339220200679561475</id><published>2009-10-11T01:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-11T01:17:55.844-07:00</updated><title type='text'>October Divine Mercy Meeting</title><summary type='text'>The Divine Mercy Group will meet on Wednesday 14th October from 7.30 - 8.15pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Further information about the devotion of Divine Mercy can be found at: http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/index.htm</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6339220200679561475'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6339220200679561475'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-divine-mercy-meeting.html' title='October Divine Mercy Meeting'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3336956518781097098</id><published>2009-10-08T01:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-08T01:18:34.619-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Coffee Morning for Sumatra</title><summary type='text'>Erna O'Connell and Indonesian Friends will host a coffee morning on Sunday 11th October from 11am  - 1.30pm. The venue will be 11 Churchview Park. All proceeds will go to Concern's Sumatra Fund. All welcome</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3336956518781097098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3336956518781097098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/coffee-morning-for-sumatra.html' title='Coffee Morning for Sumatra'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8921613285156782982</id><published>2009-10-03T03:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-03T03:57:08.504-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Burundi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poulton'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rwanda'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Justice'/><title type='text'>Rev. Ian Poulton on Rwanda and Burundi</title><summary type='text'>On Wednesday 7th October at 7.30pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre, Rev. Ian Poulton will speak about his recent visit to Rwanda and Burundi. This has been organised by the Justice and Peace Group.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8921613285156782982'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8921613285156782982'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/rev-ian-poulton-on-rwanda-and-burundi.html' title='Rev. Ian Poulton on Rwanda and Burundi'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-5594292004903848914</id><published>2009-10-03T03:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-03T03:53:13.932-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rosary'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Our Lady'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Indonesia'/><title type='text'>Rosary Weds. 7th October 3 - 4pm</title><summary type='text'>The Rosary will be recited in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Wednesday 7th October from 3 - 4pm to mark the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The special intention will be all who have suffered in Indonesia and all who are sick at this time.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5594292004903848914'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/5594292004903848914'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/rosary-weds-7th-october-3-4pm.html' title='Rosary Weds. 7th October 3 - 4pm'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-6631565560388153005</id><published>2009-10-02T01:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-03T03:48:04.406-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='transitions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rainbows'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bereavement'/><title type='text'>Helping Children With Painful Transitions</title><summary type='text'>A Rainbows programme will begin in our parish in November, to assist children who have experienced a death, separation, divorce or other painful transition in their family. The programme is open to children aged 9 - 11 years. the aim of the programme is to give children an understanding of their new family unit and to assist them in the building of self-esteem; and to direct them towards a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6631565560388153005'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/6631565560388153005'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/helping-children-with-painful.html' title='Helping Children With Painful Transitions'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-412252608887350627</id><published>2009-10-01T05:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T05:39:46.832-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='johnstown'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bethany'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bereavement'/><title type='text'>An Invitation from the Bethany Bereavement Team</title><summary type='text'>The Bethany Bereavement Team will hold their monthly meeting on Friday 2nd October at 8.00pm in the Pastoral Centre. If you have experienced a bereavement, whether recent or in the past, you are welcome to attend. There is an opportunity to attend a group meeting or a one-to-one meeting with a member of the team, you can decide which would be more helpful for you at this time. The meeting is a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/412252608887350627'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/412252608887350627'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/10/invitation-from-bethany-bereavement.html' title='An Invitation from the Bethany Bereavement Team'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8937806586729404860</id><published>2009-09-28T01:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-28T01:12:36.667-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Open Day in St.Joseph of Cluny Secondary School</title><summary type='text'>There will be an open day in St.Jospeh of Cluny Secondary School, Avondale Road on Thursday 1st October. The opening ceremony will be at 1.15pm. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8937806586729404860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8937806586729404860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/09/open-day-in-stjoseph-of-cluny-secondary.html' title='Open Day in St.Joseph of Cluny Secondary School'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8080212659471716947</id><published>2009-09-28T00:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-28T00:59:29.696-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parish Book Club</title><summary type='text'>Fr. Aidan Kieran will begin a book club on Thursday 1st October at 8.00pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. The club will meet once a month. The assignment will be to read a few chapters of a specified book before the next monthly meeting. The group will discuss these chapters at the next meeting. Then we will read the next few chapters and so on. The pace will be manageable. All welcome.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8080212659471716947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8080212659471716947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/09/parish-book-club.html' title='Parish Book Club'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7860355979855355264</id><published>2009-09-25T02:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-25T02:58:12.184-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Johnstown Youth Club Returns</title><summary type='text'>Johnstown Youth Club returns to action this weekend. The Youth Club is open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year students and meets in Johnstown Pastoral Centre on Saturday 26th September from 7.00 - 10.00pm.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7860355979855355264'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7860355979855355264'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/09/johnstown-youth-club-returns.html' title='Johnstown Youth Club Returns'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3837373303688398117</id><published>2009-09-25T02:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T05:43:13.944-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Do This In Memory 2009-10</title><summary type='text'>The Do This In Memory programme, preparing children for 1st Holy Communion begins again this weekend. Children who will receive their 1st Holy Communion in May 2010 can come to Mass on Saturday 26th September at 7.00pm or Sunday 27th September at 10.00am. Do This In Memory is always very popular with the children and their parents. Good luck everyone, have a great year!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3837373303688398117'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3837373303688398117'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/09/dothis-in-memory-2009-10.html' title='Do This In Memory 2009-10'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-3654030656134300964</id><published>2009-07-17T03:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T16:39:54.308-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Good Luck to our Gospel Choir</title><summary type='text'>Good luck to Johnstown Gospel Choir who this weekend, are "on tour" in Co. Wexford. On Saturday evening at 6pm, they are singing at Mass in St.Brigid's Church, Rosslare Strand. On Sunday, they are singing at 12.30pm Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Rosslare and Enniscorthy are in for a treat!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3654030656134300964'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/3654030656134300964'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/07/good-luck-to-our-gospel-choir.html' title='Good Luck to our Gospel Choir'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7617573660075804609</id><published>2009-07-13T01:04:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T16:40:30.749-07:00</updated><title type='text'>If you Received a Charity Tax Form</title><summary type='text'>If you received a charity tax form, please sign it and return it to the parish office. It costs you nothing extra and it can really help the parish. If you return the form,the parish can claim a tax refund from the Revenue Commissioners at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your co-operation.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7617573660075804609'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7617573660075804609'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/07/if-you-received-charity-tax-form.html' title='If you Received a Charity Tax Form'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-7569356319401922950</id><published>2009-07-13T01:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T16:42:30.859-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Rosary - Thursday 16th July</title><summary type='text'>Rosary for Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thursday 16th July from 3 - 4pm in the church. All welcome</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7569356319401922950'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/7569356319401922950'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/07/rosary-thursday-16th-july.html' title='Rosary - Thursday 16th July'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-311674547749031982</id><published>2009-07-13T01:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T16:41:52.799-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament</title><summary type='text'>Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 13th July, 6.30-7.30pm. Mass 7.30pm, Benediction after Mass.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/311674547749031982'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/311674547749031982'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/07/exposition-of-blessed-sacrament.html' title='Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644043570782712767.post-8637031317373119879</id><published>2009-07-13T01:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:08:52.540-07:00</updated><title type='text'>11th July - Feast of St. Benedict</title><summary type='text'>Saturday 11th July, Feast of St.Benedict, patron saint of Europe. We pray for the future of Europe and for a wise decison in the October referendum</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8637031317373119879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/644043570782712767/posts/default/8637031317373119879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://johnstownparish.blogspot.com/2009/07/11th-july-feast-of-st-benedict.html' title='11th July - Feast of St. Benedict'/><author><name>Johnstown Parish Headlines</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15068921880934247001</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
