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Fundraiser for Zambia project

sli_eile_logo.pngRaquel Martins who is a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Community (JVC) in Ballymun, is having a fund-raiser on the 30th of April at 7pm. To raise funds for this year’s Slí Eile trip to Zambia, she is hosting a dance night in the Floridita Club, Life Irish Mall, on Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1. The evening, which runs from 7pm to 12pm, will include a DJ and a salsa instructor giving free lessons. Everyone is asked to make a donation of €10. The evening also doubles up as a birthday celebration, including cake, as it is Racquel’s birthday also. For more information contact 085 812 18 77, rak_mar@hotmail.com.

Added Thursday 24 April 2008 :: Category: General ::

Jesuit has last word on Ahern’s departure

bertie.jpgOutgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern concluded his final Dáil session with a quote from the Jesuit writer, Fr John Sullivan. Mr Ahern urged that life be taken “in instalments” and that each day be a new beginning: “Let the past go. Now let me do whatever I have the power to do.” Mr Ahern has been a regular attendee at services in St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street, where Fr. Sullivan’s tomb is a centre of devotion and prayer. Fr. John Sullivan, who died in 1933, had a reputation for holiness and healing, especially in Co Kildare. The Cause for his canonisation was formally begun in 2002, and many come to Gardiner Street be blessed with his cross and visit his tomb. For the story of Fr. Sullivan’s life see: www.gardinerstparish.ie.

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