Two things dominated the parish this week one was the weather and the other was the feast of Corpus Christi. The “Do This in Memory (DTIM)” programme finished with the participation of the first communion children in the Family Mass. One of organisers invited parents to continue their involvement in the liturgy by becoming members… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 20th June, 2017
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From Fr. Peter's Desk: 13th June, 2017
There was only *one *game in town this week: Fr. Lane’s Golden Anniversary Mass, the Parish celebration of 25 years of our Parish Priest as well as the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the parish. For many it was the most beautiful liturgy that we’ve had in the Parish for some time. The symbols,… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 13th June, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 9th June, 2017
Last Sunday, the Feast of Pentecost was a day of great colour and variety at all the Masses. The boys and girls from Queen of Angels and St Olaf’s schools, who recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation participated in the 10am Family Mass. There was an array of county and club colours to be seen… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 9th June, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 30th May, 2017
Sunday was our Parish feast day, the day of the Ascension. The Parish was named of the Ascension by the Archbishop of Dublin when the parish was founded in 1977 and the Church dedicated in 1982. This means that the Parish should always celebrate this feast day in a *special* way. We did it this… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 30th May, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 27th May, 2017
It was *hectic*, it was *beautiful *it was *prayerful*. This year’s first Holy Communions from Queen of Angels, St. Olaf’s and Educate Together were *magnificent*. All the work of the teachers, SNA’s, and school staff, the Do This in Memory team, Choirs, the Altar Society, the Flower Power team and many others came together to… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 27th May, 2017
Pope Francis Helps Restore 'tradition' Of Home Blessing
Pope Francis surprised several Roman families on May 20th, 2017, when he showed up to bless their homes for the Easter season! What would you do if the Pope showed up at your front door unexpectedly?! Click here to watch the video report. Here’s the main prayer said during a Home Blessing; When Christ took… Continue reading Pope Francis Helps Restore 'tradition' Of Home Blessing
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 16th May, 2017
You will have noticed a lot of comings and goings this week in the Parish. Four schools with choirs have been rehearsing for the first Holy Communions. New art work is appearing daily on the walls of the Church telling us something about the boys and girls who will receive their first Eucharist and *grow… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 16th May, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 12th May, 2017
The last week has seen so much going on in the Parish…… We had the most wonderful ceremonies of Confirmation on Thursday and Friday of last week. Queen of Angel’s and St. Olaf’s children were so well prepared and the liturgies were very reverent and prayerful. Monsignor Paul Callan was the celebrant this year. As… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 12th May, 2017
Pope Francis TED Talk: "Building a future, together."
A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you, says His Holiness Pope Francis in this searing TED Talk delivered directly from Vatican City. In a hopeful message to people of all faiths, to those who have power as well as those who don’t, the spiritual leader provides illuminating… Continue reading Pope Francis TED Talk: "Building a future, together."
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 25th April, 2017
This Week, the Parish Team had their weekly meeting to evaluate the Lenten and Easter events and to prepare for the very busy schedule of Confirmations, Communions and graduations. Wednesday saw the gathering of the Funeral Team for the yearly review and a most wonderful meal. The Funeral Team is on duty at every funeral… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 25th April, 2017