On Sunday we had great participation in the latest “Do This in Memory” mass. There was also great interest in the clothes collection for the St. Vincent de Paul. We also had 4 baby boys baptised into our faith. It is always a very happy occasion. The families are prepared by the baptismal team .… Continue reading From Father Peter's Desk: 16th February, 2017
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From Father Peter's Desk: 10th February, 2017
Golly Gosh, this was a busy week in our Parish. On Sunday the 400 club informed the community of the importance of the Club over the years and thanked those who have been involved. Many more signed up to be part of this exclusive group. On Monday the secret and surprise party was unleashed on… Continue reading From Father Peter's Desk: 10th February, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 3rd February, 2017
Another busy week in the Parish where the Funeral team was called upon several times to exercise their caring ministry. It was also Catholic Schools week and each of our schools held events to highlight this dimension of their ethos. The theme was based on the “Care of our common home” and Pope Francis encyclical… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 3rd February, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 27th January 2017
Some very interesting events have taken place in the Parish over the last week. For the first time all the children receiving sacraments gathered at the Family Mass. The Confirmation Children prayed for the Communion children as the whole congregation prayed for those who will receive the sacraments. The event required the coordination of three… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 27th January 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 20th January, 2017
You won’t believe this …. but the parish has run out of stones. Indeed on Thursday night in the Prayer for Christian Unity so many people turned up that there weren’t enough leaflets or stones for everyone. The very touching liturgy which brought together Catholic, Church of Ireland and other Christian faithful of the area… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 20th January, 2017
From Fr. Peter's Desk: 13th January 2017
Yes the decorations were taken down and the Crib was stored away as Christmas time gives way to ordinary time. But before all the Christmassy things were removed the baptismal team invited the families of the baptised children to a special participation in the 12.45 Mass on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.… Continue reading From Fr. Peter's Desk: 13th January 2017
The Week That Was @ Balally: 16th December, 2016
They made us sing and they made us clap, they made us stand and sit, they made us smile and they made us think…. that was what the combined choirs of Queen of Angels, St. Olaf’s, The Parish Junior Choir, the Parish Adult Choir with the Leinster Orchestra made us do last Sunday. The carols… Continue reading The Week That Was @ Balally: 16th December, 2016
The Week That Was @ Balally: 9th December, 2016
Breaking News… Headline news… The Parish has received a new Eco award “Caring for God’s creation” which was presented at 11.30 Mass last Sunday. The BEG team has posted environmental thoughts around the Church for the occasion. It was also a very busy time in the life of the Parish. On Monday night the PPC… Continue reading The Week That Was @ Balally: 9th December, 2016
Website Of The Week: 9th December 2016
You must looked at the link of the parish that will be coming to visit us in July 2017 but here is the link again just in case. ssjpittsburgh.org/ But you really need some ideas about Christmas … here is a link for emergency reference www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/catholic-traditions-for-advent-and-christmas.html or this one might get you started on Chrismassy… Continue reading Website Of The Week: 9th December 2016