Author: Editorial Team

There was no doubt that the Family Mass Team were back at their stations this Sunday. We had the “blessing of the schoolbags” as many children brought their backpacks, schoolbags and lunchboxes for the blessing at 10.00 Mass. A great beginning to the school year as a recognition of the presence of God in all… Continue reading From Father Peter’s Desk: 6th September 2019

The Family Mass Team had their first meeting of the new school year and have brought great new ideas and energy for the Family Mass. The Team is reaching out to new families and getting more people involved as well as expanding its role at the 10.00 Mass. We welcome Peter Massey who has installed… Continue reading From Father Peter’s Desk: 30th August 2019

The feast of the Assumption was marked by the celebration of three Masses as we were reminded that this feast day celebrates the role of Our Lady in the story of salvation. A very beautiful surprise awaited the community at 12.00 Mass as Sinead, Eimear and David came together to sing for the Mass. They… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 23rd August 2019

The Parish never really turns off. There is always something cooking,  something to be looked after: a roof that leaks, a door that squeaks a parishioner that creaks. As August trundles along the new school year comes into focus and dates have to be agreed on, ceremonies organised and meetings planned (thousands of meetings …).… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 13th August 2019

On the Bank Holiday week end we were joined at Mass by Fr. Gianni Criveller. He is an Italian priest who has worked for years in China (Hong Kong). We also got a letter from the Holy Ghost fathers thanking the parish for the generosity showed to Fr. Noel O’Mara after his appeal. €5,915 was… Continue reading From Father Peter’s Desk: 9th August 2019

From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 30th July, 2019   This Week: 17th Week of Ordinary Time   Yes it’s holiday time and many parishioners are away enjoying the beauty of God’s Creation. We also have had many visitors in the Parish. Recently a couple from Kilkenny were at Mass on their way to Croke Park for… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 30th July 2019

This Week:   Come, thou Father of the poor, Come, with treasures which endure; Come, thou Light of all that live! Thou, of all consolers best, Thou, the soul’s delightful guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow. Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe. And so read… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 13th June 2019

This Week: Holy Donut Sunday: Although the Confirmations and First Communions have finished there has been a lot going on in the Parish. The Funeral Team offered its services to four grieving families over the last week and helped in the Requiem Masses. The Choir was preparing for the Parish Concert and the Parish office… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 9th June 2019