Posts by Donal Bergin

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Church Collections for the Dublin Diocese

by Donal Bergin

Donations to the Dublin Diocese First collection and Share collection can be left in the safe in the middle of the church. You can also use the envelopes marked First and Share collections. There is also the Tap & Go machine for card payments or the Donate button on the front page of this website.

Annual Financial Accounts and Audit

by Donal Bergin

At the meeting of the Parish Finance Committee on Wednesday 20th March, the financial accounts for 2023 were approved, signed and submitted to the Dublin Diocese along with the annual audit of financial practice.

Dates for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion

by Donal Bergin

Congratulations to all the children from Scoil Treasa Naofa who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 14th March. It was a lovely celebration and we hope the children and their families had a great day. Thursday 25th April at 11.30am: Sacrament of Confirmation – Parish Group Sunday 12th May at 12pm: Sacrament of First […]

St. Patrick

by Donal Bergin

According to Patrick’s autobiographical Confessio, when he was about sixteen, he was captured by Irish pirates from his home in Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland. He writes that he lived there for six years as an animal herder before escaping and returning to his family. After becoming a cleric, he returned to […]

Stickers in the Church

by Donal Bergin

Over the past number of weeks, someone has been sticking some stickers in the front entrance to the church and more recently on the table in the church and at the side entrance. Most recently they appeared last Saturday evening. I am asking the person to stop doing this and I mention the CCTV coverage […]

Lent 2024

by Donal Bergin

Trocaire Collection boxes and donations; Stations of the Cross each Friday at 3pm; A Lay Led Service of the Word and Communion each Thursday morning at 10am;  Lenten Sunday Gospel Reflection sessions each Thursday morning at 10.30am in the parish house: Evening Mass on Thursday as well as Monday at 6pm; Easter Cards “fell through […]

Funerals

by Donal Bergin

On Thursday 22 February, the Parish Team organised a meeting with local funeral directors. The main item on the agenda was “Funeral Services” as distinct from “Funeral Masses”. It is important for families to know that, at the time of a funeral for a loved one, there is the option of a funeral service in […]

Altar Flowers in Lent

by Donal Bergin

As a space for prayer, the church reflects the changing seasons of the liturgical year. So, over the weeks in Lent, the Sanctuary and Altar will take on a less decorated/ornate appearance with no flowers, in keeping with the simplicity of Lent. The exception to this will be St. Patrick’s weekend. The various shrines around […]

Timetable of additional ceremonies during Lent

by Donal Bergin

During Lent there will be the following additional ceremonies each week:- • Stations of the Cross each Friday at 3pm; • A Lay Led Service of the Word & Communion on Thursday mornings at 10am; • Lenten Sunday Gospel Reflection sessions each Thursday morning at 10.30am in the parish house; • Mass on Monday and […]