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Pope Francis’ message on cyberbullying

pope cyberbullyingArchbishop Eamon Martin warmly welcomed the content of Pope Francis’ message, published today on the Feast of Saint Francis de Sales, for World Communications Day 2019.  This annual celebration will be marked on Ascension Sunday, 2 June.  This year’s theme: ‘We are members one of another (Eph 4:25) From social network communities to the human community’ highlights the importance of the internet and social media as a resource, but also emphasises the risks that accompany it, in terms of the sharing of authentic information and the increase of cyberbullying among young people.

In his message today, Pope Francis tells us that, “the metaphor of the net recalls another meaningful image: the community”, but that at present, “social network communities are not automatically synonymous with community”.  A community is one that thrives on mutual listening and dialogue.  Pope Francis notes in particular that “young people are the ones most exposed to the illusion that the social web can completely satisfy them on a relational level.  There is the dangerous phenomenon of young people becoming ‘social hermits’ who risk alienating themselves completely from society.  This dramatic situation reveals a serious rupture in the relational fabric of society, one we cannot ignore.”  He goes on to say that, “while governments seek legal ways to regulate the web and to protect the original vision of a free, open and secure network, we all have the possibility and the responsibility to promote its positive use.”  Pope Francis suggests that a possible answer can be drawn from the words of Saint Paul, “Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each to his neighbour, for we are members one of another” (Eph 4:25).

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Marriage EnrichmentThe 2019 Marriage Enrichment course starts Thursday Mar 14th in Foxrock Parish Centre at the top of Kill Lane. 
The free workshops will run for four Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm, Mar 14th; Mar 28th; April 4th and April 11th.

Church NoticesThe latest Sunday Mass notices are now available for download here. 

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DivineMercy2019Divine Mercy Conference Committee wish to invite you to their annual conference on the 23rd, 24th February  in the RDS, Ballsbridge. On Friday night, 22nd February, we are continuing our very successful  addition to the programme which includes Holy Mass, Adoration and Confessions and which is aimed specially for our young people.

Laudate FestivalThe Laudate Festival is a project of the Archdiocese that builds a common repertoire of hymns in both school and parish so that children may feel more connected at parish liturgical events and weekly celebrations.The 2019 Laudate Festival celebrations will take place in:
 St. Pius X Church,Templeogue on Monday, 28 January at 7.00pm.
 Our Lady of Victories Church in Ballymun Road on Tuesday, 29 January at 7.00pm.
 St. Therese’s Church, Mount Merrion on Wednesday, 30 January at 7.00pm.

Muckross conventIt was with sadness that we heard that the main convent building will be closed in July and the community moving from the parish to other Dominican Communities.

The Dominican College and the site for additional classrooms for St. Mary’s School are not affected by this development. 

 

Donnybrook Parish Registration FormWe invite all who have not registered with our Parish to do so, by downloading a Registration Form.  This information will only be used for the Pastoral purposes of the Parish. We need this information to enable us to provide you and your family with the Pastoral care you may require.

Saint Of The Day

17 February 2019