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In recent weeks we learned that Fr Joe will be leaving Ballygall. This will be happening at the end of June.  In appreciation for his work and dedication in our parish the PPC are inviting parishioners who would like to contribute to a parting gift to do so. Envelopes are available in the church porches and can be returned to the parish office or either post box in the porches. 

As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, we intend to have a “Ballygall Abroad” similar to the one we do at Christmas. If you would like to send greetings to your loved ones, living abroad, on the occasion of the parish’s 60th anniversary on 16th June, please drop in their details to the parish office before Thursday 13th June.

60th Anniversary Prayer

You are warmly invited to join once again with every parish in the diocese in a Novena to the Holy Spirit – our dedicated period of prayer, reflection and planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin.

The Novena will take place in the nine days from 12th – 20th May beginning on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, through Pentecost and continuing to the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. A number of Building Hope Novena.

Prayer Cards have been left in the front porch.

Building Hope Prayer
Pilgrim God, we give you thanks and praise. You constantly journey with us even in our darkness and doubts. We seek your way of loving kindness to walk together as one family. Open our eyes to recognise you in the faces of one another, in the breaking of bread and in the splendour of creation. May the risen Christ sow seeds of hope and new
life deep within us. May our hearts and minds be filled with your Word, bringing forth truth, justice and peace. May the Holy Spirit working in and through us do much more than we can dare to imagine as we live out our baptismal calling in humble and loving service. We make this our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
St Laurence O’Toole, pray for us.
St Kevin, pray for us.
St Brigid, pray for us

Each year the Archbishop, along with a team of priests, meet to plan the future of the Diocese and location of the priests. During the week a number of changes were announced.  Fr. Joseph Ryan has been appointed to the parishes of Saggart, Rathcoole, Brittas & Newcastle.

Fr. Kevin Bartley, Rush Parish, has been appointed as Moderator of our Grouping of Parishes with responsibility for Ballygall and Iona Road. The moves are due to take place on the weekend of 6th/7th July.

The Lay Ministry Collection will take place on the weekend of April 27/28 and will replace the Share collection. We call upon your support to help shape the future of our Church through lay ministry. Your donation can make a significant difference. By encouraging one another, we can collectively make a profound impact on the future of lay ministry and the strength of our parish community.

Archbishop Farrell’s Letter re Lay Ministry

Lay Ministry Poster

Lay Ministry Collection Brochure 

Details on the range of programmes offered for Lay Ministers

Alleluia Alleluia 

We have just celebrated the Easter Triduum, the high point of the Christian year.

Here in Ballygall a group of fantastic people worked very hard to ensure its smooth running.

From the Liturgy group, planning the different ceremonies, to those who read and volunteered to help, lead and assist in any way.  Those who helped make the Church look so well at Easter time, by preparing our Sacred Space and flower arrangements.

A sincere thank you to the collectors and parishioners who delivered the Easter cards and dues envelopes, the Parish Pastoral Council, the Franciscan Fathers, the Ministers of the Word and Eucharist and all who exercised their ministry so well.

We would like to wish you all the peace of the risen Lord. There are too many to mention, but everyone’s contribution of their time and talent is important in building up the life and liturgy of this Charistian Community.

Palm Sunday
Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 10.00am & 11.30am
As we begin Holy Week with the joyful welcome of Palm Sunday we are invited to bring home blessed palm as a reminder of the welcome we give Our Lord into our hearts.

On Wednesday we celebrate the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness with our Penance Service with the Franciscans at 7.30pm. This helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum, one long celebration from Thursday through to Saturday.

On Holy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist at 7.30pm, followed by an hour f “Watch and Pray”.

On Good Friday we listen to the passion of Jesus and venerate the cross at the Celebration of the Lord’s Passin from 3pm.

Also, on Good Friday a day of fast and abstinence, Stations of the Cross and Family Walk with Jesus will commence at 11.15 at Ballygall and will continue to the Church of St. Mobhi and will conclude at Holy Faith Convent.

There will be Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7.30pm on Good Friday.

The Triduum concludes with the Mass of the Resurrection on Holy Saturday at 8.30pm. Confessions will be available from 10.30am – 11.30am & from 2.00 -3.00pm

We invite you to all or some of these celebrations as they form the centre of our faith journey.

Easter Sunday Masses will be at at 10.00am and 11.30 am.

Saturday March 23rd after 10.00am Mass.
We will get the Church Grounds ready for our Easter Celebrations.
All help will be greatly appreciated.