This Week: Again another busy time in the Parish. You can see all the teams working in their different ministries, from the Prayer groups to the Liturgy teams, the Flower arrangers, choirs and all the other groups who keep the Parish so lively. Other events that occurred this week were: On Saturday Rosemary Lavelle gave… Continue reading From The Pastor's Desk: 21st October 2016
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The Return Of The Man Who Never Went Away!
*The Ebulletin is Back:* *So many things going on in the Parish over the last few weeks. The Hospitality is back, the 400 Club is ongoing, the Bingo celebrated 40 years of great and dedicated work.* *As well as these permanent events we had the enrolment ceremonies for the first communion children which took place… Continue reading The Return Of The Man Who Never Went Away!
From The Pastor's Desk: 7th July 2016
A week of obstacles: As the ceiling in the Church is fixed the faithful had to negotiate their way around the scaffolding to get into Mass. The rosary was said in the prayer room as the Altar Society prepared everything and then there was a procession into the Church at 10.00. Hopefully this is the… Continue reading From The Pastor's Desk: 7th July 2016
Christians Should Apologize and Ask Forgiveness For Helping To Marginalize
Courtesy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ARMENIA (CNS) — Catholics and other Christians not only must apologize to the gay community, they must ask forgiveness of God for ways they have discriminated against homosexual persons or fostered hostility toward them, Pope Francis said. “I think the church not only must say… Continue reading Christians Should Apologize and Ask Forgiveness For Helping To Marginalize
ECO-Parish Guide: Bringing Laudato Si' To Life
Courtesy of William Patenaude, CATHOLIC ECOLOGY It’s been a year since the release of Pope Francis’ blockbuster eco-encyclical Laudato Si’. Since then there’s been lots of talk about it. Now thanks to a group of international Catholic ecologists, parishes everywhere can take concrete steps to live Laudato Si’— and in the process save money, foster healthier… Continue reading ECO-Parish Guide: Bringing Laudato Si' To Life
From The Pastor's Desk: 16th June 2016
This Week: There were many important activities this week in the Parish. So here is a reminder. You may have to go to the parish web site to see some photos. The Parish Party was a huge success this year. Firstly there was a beautiful Mass, concelebrated by 16 priests, with the choir at its… Continue reading From The Pastor's Desk: 16th June 2016
From The Pastor's Desk: 9th June 2016
The combined Welsh choirs delivered a lovely evening last Saturday in the Parish and also helped to raise funds for the roof restoration fund. There was a lot of activity around the Parish centre as many of the teams prepared for the Parish Party. Heavy work was being done on the gardens at the back… Continue reading From The Pastor's Desk: 9th June 2016
'Real' Christian or 'Parlour' Christian?
[mp3t track=”http://media02.radiovaticana.va/audio/audio2/mp3/00529625.mp3″ volslider=”y” autoplay=”n” title=”‘Real’ Christian or ‘Parlour’ Christian?” ind=”y” flip=”y” caption=”caption text”] Pope Francis says it is the Holy Spirit that moves the Church (Pope Francis says it is the Holy Spirit that moves the Church but for many Christians today, the Holy Spirit is a stranger. Speaking on Monday morning during Mass at the… Continue reading 'Real' Christian or 'Parlour' Christian?
Carmelite Manastery of St. Joseph, Kilmacud
Our local Mass times page has been updated with details of Masses and Eucharistic Adoration held in the Carmelite Manastery of St. Joseph, Kilmacud, founded 1881, (just the other side of the Sandyford Industrial Estate, from our church); https://www.balallyparish.ie/local-mass-times/ http://www.kilmacudcarmel.ie/home.htm St. Joseph’s Carmelite Monastery, Kilmacud Day Time Mon 7.30am Tues 7.30am Wed 7.30am Thu 7.30am Fri… Continue reading Carmelite Manastery of St. Joseph, Kilmacud