ST. MEL’S PRAYER GROUP

The weekly meeting takes place every Monday at 8.00pm in St. Joseph’s Hospital with a time of prayer and song that includes the Rosary, songs of praise, Bible reading, reflection on the reading, thanksgivings and petitions. The monthly Mass is celebrated on the first Monday of each month at 8.00pm in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Hospital with Spiritual Director: Fr. Padraig Kelliher.

On occasions guest speakers are invited to the meetings. The group had a day’s retreat led by Fr Padraig in October 2009 at Gallilee House outside Boyle. And each summer a number of members visit Medjugorje on pilgrimage. Donations from the collection box go to charities such as Fr. Peter McVerry, Chernobyl, Africa, Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin for example.

History: The Prayer Group was founded about 33 years ago by Sr. Thecla Tracey and some of the first members were Tony Hopkins, Liam Belton and Maureen Brewster. There is a ‘Life in the Spirit’ Seminar every few years and it is a wonderful way to come into a deeper personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.