Balally Parish is collecting nappies and Aptimel formula no. 1&2 again this year. This collection is for the Capuchin day centre again like last year. All/any donations can be dropped into the Parish Office before December 17th.
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From Fr. Peter's Desk, 12th December, 2018
This was a busy one. If you happened to be going by you might be made into a volunteer for one thing or another. At one spot there were people making jam and jelly, over there people putting up decorations, in the hall people selling the raffle tickets while others got the cakes into place… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk, 12th December, 2018
Why Christmas?
From Fr. Peter's Desk, 4th December, 2018
The Do This in Memory Team had all the sheep ready for the 10.00 Mass but before the children brought them forward the Advent Candle had to be lit, the first figures had to be placed on the Jesse tree and the Altar had to be dressed in its advent purple colours. Yes indeed it… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk, 4th December, 2018
From Fr. Peter's Desk, 30th November, 2018
The Solemnity of Christ the King marked the last Sunday of Ordinary Time and also highlighted the beginning of a very busy time in the Parish. We had a beautiful visit from ‘An Cór’ who sang at the 12.00 Mass and joined us in the coffee dock afterwards. The Parish Council had the monthly meeting.… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk, 30th November, 2018
Prepare To Be Prepared! Advent 2018
Advent 2018 begins this Sunday. Why not make it a real Christmas to treasure by dedicating some extra time in prayer and reflection? You’ll find beautiful resources including a reflection calendar, classical and contemporary song lists, and much more in our website of the week; www.ucatholic.com/adventcalendar/signup/
Fr. Lane Update, November 2018: Alive And Well In California + Lobbying For Climate Change
Dear Colleagues, Special greetings from California where at last the wildfires have come under control and daily life is now returning to normality. Last week all classes, meetings and services were closed down because the air quality was classified as “unhealthy” and we were encouraged to “stay indoors”. I am taking the liberty of forwarding… Continue reading Fr. Lane Update, November 2018: Alive And Well In California + Lobbying For Climate Change
Accepted: BP Comms Meeting @ Sat 1 Dec 2018 15:30 – 16:30 (IST) (balallyparishwebteam@gmail.com)
pasquale@increasily.com has accepted this invitation. Title: BP Comms Meeting When: Sat 1 Dec 2018 15:30 – 16:30 Ireland Time Where: Church of the Ascension of the Lord – Balally Parish, Cedar Rd, Balally, Dublin, D16 E032, Ireland Calendar: balallyparishwebteam@gmail.com Who: * balallyparishwebteam@gmail.com- organiser * seanmacgf@eircom.net * fr.peterfrancisb@gmail.com * pasquale@increasily.com * Matthew Thornton Invitation from Google… Continue reading Accepted: BP Comms Meeting @ Sat 1 Dec 2018 15:30 – 16:30 (IST) (balallyparishwebteam@gmail.com)
From Fr. Peter's Desk, 23rd November, 2018
Indeed this week was another busy week in our Parish. We had the second “Pizza and Quiz” this Saturday. A team of parents and members of the PPC helped to organise with the Credim Team to set up a very dynamic quiz about Confirmation. Afterwards, we ate pizza with a vengeance (quizzes make you very… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk, 23rd November, 2018
From Fr. Peter's Desk, 16th November, 2018
Last Saturday the community from Malawi gathered in our Church and Parish Centre to say goodbye to two of their members: Limbanu Robert Mzoma & Saidi Chapeyama. Hundreds of people found welcome and comfort in our Parish On Sunday we had the Baptism of three babies into our community; Harley, Bobbie and Cian received the… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk, 16th November, 2018