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
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From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 23rd 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
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 13th 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
From Father Peter’s Desk: 9th 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
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
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 13th June 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
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 9th 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
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 16th May 2019
This Week: “Peace be with you” What happens when the confirmations are over? On Thursday and Friday last week we had the confirmations in our two schools. There were photos in last week’s bulletin. But what happens after all the excitement, after all the preparation and rehearsal? Firstly there are the practical details. The whole… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 16th May 2019
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 10th May 2019
How important is the number 153? It is not a very attractive number. Not a lotto-winning number… but one of the First Communion children called out “The number of fish the apostles caught in their nets, big ones” They were really paying attention to today’s Gospel. They even spotted the importance of the number 3… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 10th May 2019
From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 4th May 2019
This Week: Alleluia! The taste of Easter Eggs begins to dissipate but the joy of our Easter celebrations continues to echo through the Parish and through the community. The children are back to school and all the preparations are in full swing for the upcoming First Communions and Confirmations. But let us not forget… Continue reading From Fr. Peter’s Desk: 4th May 2019