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Penance Service: Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, Monday 15^th April @ 7.30pm

Penance Service with the Franciscans: Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall, Wednesday 17^th @ 7.30pm.

In August 2018 Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Phoenix Park. Thanks to Fr Damian we were offered the cross used at that mass to replace the cross that was made locally for the opening of Ballygall church and hung in a dominant position for the past 30 years above the altar. As with all ventures there was a mixed reaction to the idea of the new cross coming to Ballygall and importantly what would become of the old one. The intention is to use the four plaques of the Evangelists and place them on the four corners of the church which were anointed when the church was consecrated in 1988.

When the old cross was taken down it was noticed that there had been some fire damage but thanks to the solid workmanship the cross didn’t take fire and do severe damage to not only the cross but the whole church.

 (Fire damage mark on one of the arms of the cross)

The new cross was designed from the Penal days when the Catholic Church was under persecution. Blessed Margaret Ball who lived in what is now Hillcrest Park lived and died during that time of persecution. She witnessed with her life to the Christian faith and is a wonderful role model for us today in a time when our church is being purified for the mistakes of the past and a reminder that Christ will persevere. 

 (On the new cross the arms of Jesus are much larger than normal reminding us of the far reaching arms of God to us in love and compassion)

There will also be a number of extra lights to add to the celebration of our liturgies in Ballygall. This will add to the brightness of the church and also the words of comfort on the back wall will be brighter. There will be a light highlighting the Tabernacle during the daytime drawing us into a deeper relationship with Jesus, the Bread of Life. There will also be a spotlight focusing on the Baptismal Font to be used on Holy Saturday night and during Baptisms when our new members will be welcomed into the community of Ballygall parish.

See also Fr. Damian’s piece on the new cross here

 

Glasnevin Grouping of parishes is organising a series of talks entitled “The Difference Faith Makes” taking place on Thursday evenings starting at 7.30pm in the Margaret Aylward Centre on Glasnevin Hill. All are welcome. These continue this Thursday 28th March with Carol Barry sharing some of her faith journey.

Here in Ballygall as for most other churches around Dublin and Ireland. Trocaire boxes are available. They can be got in most schools as well if you have children attending. If not get one in your local church.

With Lent around the corner, Trócaire is one of the great agencies that works on our behalf in other countries.

Glasnevin Grouping of Parishes has organised a bus to join with the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 27th April, 2019. Leaving Ballygall church at 7.30am and picking up at Glasnevin, Iona Rd, Corpus Christi and Ballymun Rd churches.

Evening Dinner in Knock House Hotel.

All in cost €35

Places all booked. Thank you to all who have booked!

Download poster as .pdf

Mass for World Day of the Sick will be held on 10 February 2019 in Corpus Christi Church, Griffith Avenue @ 3.00 p.m. Archbishop Martin will anoint all those who are sick at this ceremony. You are invited to bring members of your family and your neighbours who may be ill to this liturgy. If you would like to attend this Mass and require a lift please leave your name and contact number in the Ballygall Parish office.

Knock: Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage takes place Sat 29th April. The Glasnevin grouping of parishes intends to organise a bus to travel.

Oberammergau 2020

Every 10 years the village of Oberammergau in Southern Germany performs a special Passion Play in thanksgiving for the village being saved from destruction in 1664. As a grouping of parishes we intend to travel towards the end of June 2020.

More information about both trips in due course. Keep an eye out on the parish newsletter over the coming weeks.