A series of talks (by Fr. Joe McDonald) for Advent, “Closer to Jesus”, will take place throughout December, between here and Iona Road parish.
Tuesday 9th December – Ballygall
Wednesday 17th December – Iona Road
Monday 22nd December – Ballygall
7.30 start each evening.
Each 20 min talk is followed by a 20min discussion, and another 20mins munching mince pies! Admission Free – small donations accepted to cover costs.
Saturday 6th December 12 to 4pm
Venue: Ist Dublin Scout Hall, Ballygall Road East.
Christmas Music from Setanta String Orchestra, Vintage Café & Homemade Bakes, Hot Chocolate, Wreath Making and Kids Bird Feeder Demonstration
Have your say!!
The current Department Education survey for the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland.
The survey is school specific and need to be responded to by all parents or prospective parents locally.
It is important that those who wish for a change in the patronage would have their voice heard.
It is equally important for those who wish for a Catholic Education for their children, and the support for sacramental preparation available in Catholic Schools, would have their voice heard also.
For those reasons and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, please participate in this survey if you are a parent or a prospective parent of a Primary School student. The survey can be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey/.
Survey closes on Tuesday December 16th. Pick up your leaflet in the porch.
Next weekend (6th/7th December), is the Annual Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection.
It will replace the normal share collection. We have no doubt, that Ballygall will do what it does best, and donate generously to this charity.
Unfortunately, there are still a lot of families living in poverty that need our support, Vincent de Paul works with those who most need it. It is important to note that the funds we collect will go to the underprivileged in our community and surrounding areas.
Volunteer Needed to collect Family offering envelopes from households in Willow Park Road & Willow Park Lawn Area.
Alternatively, If you are from this area we would be most grateful, in the absence of a collector, if you could deposit your envelopes in either of the post boxes in the church or indeed either of the baskets at the weekend collections.
Thank you.
The Diary for next year is now open. Please phone the sacristy during office hours to book masses or alternatively you may write out your list and leave it into the Sacristy and we will action it accordingly.
Thursday 4th December @ 7.30pm All tickets €20 available in Church shop or online @ www.hallelujahchristmas.com
Sacred Heart Boys’ School
Applications are open for the academic year of 26/27 see www.sacredheartballygall.ie for more information
Dates for your Diary
Friday 14th November at 7.30pm – Annual Mass for the Deceased
Thursday 4th December @ 7.00pm – Christmas Concert
Wednesday 10th December – Reconciliation Service with the Franciscans.
A service of prayer, music and reflection will take place on Monday, September 29, 8pm, at the Monastery of St. Alphonsus, Drumcondra, D09 HN53.