NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 6 August 2023 – The Transfiguration of the Lord - Liturgical Colour White
Prayers + Readings for Sunday 5/6 August from page 317 in the St. Paul Sunday Missal - Masses are streamed live daily via webcam. www.holyfamilyparish.ie/ webcam email:admin@holyfamilyparish.ie - Office phone 012845299
Mission Statement - Our Parish seeks to live as a family – supporting one another, open to all comers, and building a community where each person feels wanted and cared for. To make this happen, we will work to grow in holiness through prayer and service and we will try to show God’s love in our daily lives.
Please pray for Dolores Poulton & Esther Turner recently deceased, and for John Kennedy whose anniversary occurs around this time.
MAY THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL Departed THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
August 2023 Mass Times and Intentions
Saturday 5 August 2023
10.00 a.m. - Celebrant’s intention
5.00 p.m. – Deceased members of the Fahy, Gallagher & Quaid families also Patsy Holdcraft, Mel Kiernan & Jackie Brien (r.i.p.)
Teresa & Christopher Ledwidge – anniversary
William Duff- month’s mind
Sunday 6 August 2023
9.00 a.m. –Parishioners’ intentions
10.30 a.m.- Terry Corrigan- anniversary
Jack Flanagan- recently deceased
12.00 noon – Raymond Murphy- anniversary and Agnes & Sonny Murphy (r.i.p.)
Jack Flanagan- recently deceased
Monday 7 August 2023
10.00 a.m. – Rita Kelly- 27th anniversary
Special intention (healing)
Mass Bouquet (healing)
Gay Walsh – Recently deceased
Oliver & Bridget McGettigan- 50th wedding anniversary
Tuesday 8 August 2023
10.00 a.m. – Special intention (healing)
Jo O’Rourke- recently deceased
Wednesday 9 August 2023
10.00 a.m. – Matthew Kuriakose- 3rd anniversary
Thursday 10 August 2023
10.00 a.m. – Special intention (healing)
Friday -11 August 2023
10.00 a.m. – Patsy Denvir- 10th anniversary
Marie Connor (choir) – 2nd anniversary
Special intention (thanksgiving)
SVP - “The monthly collection of the St Vincent de Paul will take place after all masses on the Weekend of 12/13 August. “
The Parish shop is usually open on Sunday after 9.00 a.m. & 10.30 a.m. Masses & also on Tuesdays after 10.00 a.m. Mass circumstances permitting. An assortment of greeting cards and birthday cards is in stock/on display.
To book in Mass intentions (to be announced at parish Masses), please contact the Parish Office (phone012845299 during office hours
email admin@holyfamilyparish.ie) OFFICE HOURS 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Mon.-Fri working days)
Church Collections 1 Jan 2023 – 30 Jun 2023
First Collection (Priests) from 1 Jan – 30 Jun €31,110
Second Collection (Share) from 1 Jan – 30 Jun €19,930
Special Collections – Accord €1,433 Turkey/Syria Earthquake €5,635 Lay Ministry €1,150 Holy Land €620
Blue Box Church Fund VFO from 1 Jan- 30 June 2023 €27,381 + Donations for Heating/ repairs €5,385 Figures are provisional subject to audit. Thank you for your generosity.
Golden Jubilee of the Holy Family Parish Church 1973 – 2023 - Holy Family Church was dedicated by Archbishop Ryan 50 years ago this year. Archbishop Farrell has accepted to celebrate Mass in thanksgiving on Sunday at 11.00 a.m. on 1st October. Mass will be at 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. only on 1st October. Refreshments will be available to all after the 11.00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome.
Summer Dues- Envelopes for Summer Dues are available on the tables near the church doors.
Christmas, Easter & Summer Dues, with the first
collection at Mass, support of the priests of the
diocese.
Thank you for your kind generosity.
Family Mass 12 Noon -Sundays. Children are encouraged to take an active part in this Mass through reading, singing, and drama. Children preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are encouraged to take part. Practice for this family Mass takes place at 11.15 a.m. each Sunday prior to the Mass. Thank you.
The Annual Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes -7th -12th September 2023 will resume taking sick pilgrims. If interested, kindly contact the Parish Office. You may enrol as an Associate Member at the church shop on Sunday mornings.
Know your Faith – Come to Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry Applications are now open for the next intake of participants for Pathways. The programme, run by the Dublin Archdiocese, begins in DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9, on Thursday, September 28 (7 p.m. – 9.30 pm). Places are limited so early application is advised. Pathways is a two-year, one-evening-a-week course for adults of all ages who wish to explore their faith. It runs from late September to May each year. There are no exams and no written work. The only requirement is an openness to listening to others and to participate. You can just come along and enjoy! The cost is €400 for the coming year which may be paid in instalments. Some sponsorship may be available for those of limited means. Places are limited.
For more information, please visit www.missionministry.ie or contact Eileen Houlahan, CHF, PhD, Director, Pathways Programme at 01 8087594
Knock Pilgrimage: Escorted 3 Night Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, 19th August 2023. Price includes return transfers via train, 3 nights in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions are included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. €549.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150.00. For more information contact Patricia on 087 1890 236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
Collections during Sunday/ Holy Day Masses.