Why the Scaffolding in front of the Church?
Many of you have been asking about why there is scaffolding erected at the front of the church.
Notices
Praying for Vocations with John Paul II Monstrance
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…
Men’s Rosary Ireland
Sat 7th December @ 2 pm – North Earl Street
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…
‘To be a people of hope!’ – The Irish Catholic Bishops published a statement for General Election 2024
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:
- All eligible to vote should exercise their right to maximise the common good
- Homelessness is unacceptable. …
Mass of Remembrance – Saturday November 23 @ 6 pm
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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Vocations Monstrance Blessed by Pope St John Paul II
St Patrick’s – Monkstown, Monday November 18.
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 QUAKERS FILM AND DISCUSSION WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2024
Showing of the Film “The Golden Rule” (27 Nov)
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 – DILEXIT NOS
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 (November 9 & 10)
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…
