Author: John

A holy day. Masses are as follows:
(Vigil Mass) 6.30pm Thursday, 5th
Friday 6th – 7.25am and 10.00am.

The Parish Team wish to thank all who support our work in the Parish of Ballygall and wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas
May the kindness of God be your strength in the years ahead.
Fr. Joe Fr. Harry Sr. Irene

Join Our Lady of Dolours Church, Glasnevin for their simple New Year’s Eve vigil of music, reflections and silence which runs from 11.30pm- 12.15am.
“Our intention is to literally enter the New Year in a spirit of prayer, recollection and hope”.

Before tonight’s lovely Penitential Service, presentations were made to Marie Cunningham, who recently stepped down as Chairperson of our Parish Pastoral Council. Fr. Joseph paid tribute to Marie’s dedicated work during nine years as Chairperson as well as her many years as one of the key organisers of our parish Family Mass. New PPC Chairperson Breda O’Doherty presented a bouquet of flowers to her predecessor while Marie received a voucher from Sr. Irene Dunne of the Parish Team. Marie will continue her involvement with the Family Mass and as a member of the PPC.

On the 23^rd of November, ALONE launched their Christmas campaign highlighting the isolation and loneliness of older people during the Christmas period. At the launch of the campaign, ALONE’s Ambassador, Anne Doyle, called on members of the public to reach out to older members of their community who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation.

Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE commented, “We find that calls for support dramatically increase over the winter period and loneliness is one of the main issues that people come to us for support with. Christmas can be a particularly isolating time for older people who have no loved ones to share it with. We can all be guilty of getting caught up in the rush of Christmas and reuniting with friends and family, but for many older people they will spend Christmas ALONE, in silence.”

To view ALONE’s comprehensive Christmas Newsletter with full details of the campaign click here

The annual special collection for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society took place at all Masses last weekend.  Sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously. The amount raised was €13,452. The Ladies Club and choir raised €1610 from their recent carol singing on Grafton Street.

This simple and welcoming service offers and opportunity to come together and place our worries and concerns in the empty manger and invite Jesus to come into our lives with His healing presence.
Petitions for prayers may be written and left in our petition box placed on the Sanctuary. All these intentions will be prayed for during our service.
It is our hope that all will leave feeling blessed, supported and stronger for the Christmas Season.

If you would like to greet your family members who are living abroad for our Christmas Services, please leave their names, town / country in the Parish Office. We will welcome them through our internet broadcast on Christmas Eve / Christmas Day before each of our Masses begins.

The annual special collection for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society takes place at all Masses next weekend, 10th / 11th December. It will replace the Share Collection.

Again this year, Archbishop Martin has launched a Diocesan – Crosscare Food Appeal for non-perishable food and hygiene products. Types of food urgently needed include pasta / rice, fruit juice, tea / coffee, soup, sugar, powdered milk, tinned meat/ fish, tinned veg/fruit, packaged desserts, biscuits and hygiene products. Giving food Sunday 3rd & 4th December 2016.