Last Monday ( 18th November) Deacon Eric led an extended period of prayer for an increase in Vocations from 2:30 to 5 pm and then also in the evening a Holy Hour from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The Monstrance, which was blessed by Pope John Paul II on 24th November 2004 specifically to…
We were contact by an organisation called Mens Rosary Ireland who promote the First Five Saturday Devotion. Details about this devotion are set out below. There is a meet in North Earl Street on Saturday 7th December a 2 pm. See poster at the bottom…
The Irish Catholic Bishops published a statement for General Election 2024 which will take place on 29 November. Titled ‘To be a people of hope!’ the statement which includes questions for candidates has seven key takeaways outlined below:
Our Annual Mass of Remembrance when we call to mind our loved ones who have died during the past year will take place on Saturday 23rd November @ 6 pm
The death of someone you love is always traumatic.
Their passing leaves a void in your life and home.
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A monstrance, one of six, which was blessed in 2004 by the late Pope John Paul II on 24th November 2004 for the purpose of praying for an increase in vocations will visit Ireland and travel across 12 diocese from November 18 to 29. The Monstrance will be…
Monkstown Friends are hosting a film show and a discussion on activism. The Film is called The Golden Rule and is about a yacht with this name that was sailed by Quakers as a protest into a Nuclear Test Zone at Bikini Island in the Pacific in…
POPE FRANCIS’ NEW ENCYCLICAL ON THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS “Dilexit nos,” [He loved us] is the title of Pope Francis’ fourth Encyclical, in which he retraces the tradition and thought on “the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ.” He calls for a renewal of authentic devotion to the…
Share Appeal Sunday takes place on the weekend of November 9/10, highlighting the important work that is funded by the weekly collection. The share collection supports many services in the Archdiocese provided by the Diocesan offices to parishes and schools. The Share newsletter along with a letter from Archbishop Farrell are available to view by clicking…
The month of November gives us the opportunity to remember our dear departed. We are currently compiling the Altar List of the Dead for the year ahead. The names on the list are remembered at the First Friday Mass throughout the year and at all weekend masses in November. If you would like to have…
This Sunday, October 20 is World Mission Sunday. The 2nd Collection/Share Collection is replaced by the collection for the Pontifical Missions Society at Masses this weekend. World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls…
