Vatican Approval for Parish Cells System - April 2015 (on Dublin Archdiocese website)
WHAT IS IT ?
Ballinteer Cell Community is a community
of small faith groups which strive to support the faith of people in the following ways :
The 7 purposes of a Cell Group :
Groups can vary in size from four to fourteen, at which point the group divides (multiplies) into two groups.
Each group is cared for by a leader who facilitates each meeting and encourages the members to participate in the work of evangelisation.
The cell groups in Ballinteer meet every two weeks - usually in the home of the cell group leader.
The structure of a cell meeting is :
- Singing and Prayer
- Sharing experiences, thoughts and ideas
- Reading a Scripture passage and reflection
- Listening to a taped teaching prepared by the Parish Priest. (Followed by a short discussion)
- Intercessory Prayer
- Cuppa and chat
There is a strong social element to the community - every six weeks the entire community meets for community event.
Parish Priest and Parish Council
Executive Cell
7 Cell Groups Intercessory Prayer Team Working Groups
The Parish Cell Community is an open forum where all are welcomed.
The Parish Cell Groups meet on Wednesday's at homes in Pine Valley,
Broadford, Woodpark and Old Ballinteer.
Meetings start at 8.30pm, last about 90 minutes and are open to all parishioners.
If you are new in our parish or would like to "Come and See" a Cell meeting,
please call the Parish Secretary at the Parish Office
Phone 01 499 4203 / 086 334 6290 or e-mail: ballinteeroffice@gmail.com
Please quote "Cell Seminar" on subject line.
There is now a National Association of Parish Cell Communities - co-ordinated by Fr. Michael Hurley, the original founder of the Ballinteer Cell Community.