Newsletter Sunday 26th November 2023 The Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe- Liturgical Colour white
Prayers + Readings for Sunday on page 394 in the St. Paul Sunday Missal- Masses streamed live daily via webcam. www. Holyfamily.ie/ webcam
Email: admin@holyfamilyparish.ie- office phone 012845299
Mission Statement – Our Parish seeks to live 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 Michael Daly and James “Sammy” Slattery recently deceased and for Sean O Cinneide , Fr. Tim Hurley P.P., Christopher Heron, Sheila Clarke & Gerard McNaughton whose anniversaries occur around this time.
MAY THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN. November is the months of prayer for the Holy Souls.
November Mass Times and intentions
Saturday 25 November 2023
10.00 a.m. Celebrant’s intention
5.00 p.m.-Mark White- anniversary
Fr. Tim Hurley, late P.P.
Maureen Richardson & deceased members of the Richardson & Hayes Families
Derek Wynne- 1st anniversary
Sunday 26 November 2023
9.00 a.m.- Parishioners’ intentions
10.30 a.m.- Liam O’Dowd-5th anniversary
Alec Sweeney- anniversary
Tony Keegan- 25th anniversary
12.00 noon-Margaret Murphy- anniversary
Ann-Marie Hennessy-6th anniversary
Veronica McGrath-10th anniversary
Ailish Doyle-2nd anniversary
Monday 27 November 2023
10.00 a.m. –Peggy Mallon- recently deceased
Mary O’Grady- recently deceased
Dympna Brownley- recently deceased
Tuesday 28 November 2023
10.00 a.m.-David Costello- recently deceased
Wednesday 29 November 2023
10.00 a.m.- For intentions of all who helped in the Golden Jubilee celebrations 1 October 2023
Thursday 30 November 2023
- a.m. – Altar list of the Dead
Friday 01 December 2023
10.00 a.m.- Altar List of the Dead
Reflection -Saturday 02 December will be a morning of reflection for parish volunteers beginning with Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by refreshments in the Resource Centre and a guided reflection by Rev. Dermot McCarthy (deacon) to end by 1.00 p.m. All volunteers welcome to attend.
A word from Pope Francis about our care for God's Creation- Laudate Deum“ I want to reiterate two convictions that I repeat over and over again: ‘Everything is connected’ and ’ No one is saved alone’.” ( LD 54 ) Family Mass Every Sunday 12 Noon.-The Family Mass is celebrated each Sunday at 12 Noon. Children are encouraged to take part through Drama, Prayer and Singing. All children are welcome to attend. Children preparing for First Holy Communion or who have recently received their First Holy Communion are particularly encouraged to attend.
Volunteers are invited to join the parish Funeral Ministry Team. If interested ,please apply to the parish office/ team members N.B. The Archbishop's Pastoral Letter on Funeral Ministry is on the newsletter parish website.
Church Upkeep- Donations towards church upkeep are critically needed. Kindly leave them in the blue box on the tables near the exits. Thank you for your ongoing support. Multiple Repairs are urgently required to the roof of the main church building, part of the Blessed Sacrament chapel roof as well as to the roof of the Parish Resource Centre and to a presbytery roof. Repairs are now estimated to cost € 50,000 approx.
Christmas Fundraiser Draw in aid of Church Repairs- will be held for multiple prizes after the Carol Service on Sunday 17 December with -raffle sheets. There are 10 lines at €2 per line, with an extra line, for the seller to claim for selling whole sheet. Raffle sheets are available at the tables near the exits.
Christmas Schedule of Services 2023 is on the newsletter page of the parish website.
Volunteers needed to help in the parish shop before & after the 5.00 p.m. Mass on Saturdays and before & after the Masses on Sundays. Please contact the parish office if you would like to help.
Cana Welcome- A journey to grow as a couple. Introductory evening Monday 27 November 7.00 p.m.- 9.00 p.m. Holy Family Parish Resource Centre. For more info contact Victoria 0851025464, canaireland@gmail.com or visit the website www.canaireland.org.
Mass for Peace- Medjugorje Prayer Group invite you to a Mass in honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace in the Divine Master chapel on Thursday 30th November at 8p.m.. Rosary at 7.30p.m.