Newsletter – Sunday 12 October 2025
Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Colour-Green - Readings from page 343
in the St. Paul Missal. Mass streamed live daily via webcam.
October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary of BVM
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Please remember in your prayers Philip Morrissey, who passed away recently, and for Reggie Simmons, Ashling Fowley, Harry & Peg Farrelly & Kathleen (Chic) McGowan, whose anniversaries are around this time. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
October Mass Times and intentions
Saturday,11 October 2025
10.00 a.m.- Celebrant's intentions
5.00 p.m. Una Barry – Recently Deceased
Harry & Peg Farrelly - Anniversaries
Sunday, 12 October 2025
10.00 am.- Nicholas Doyle – Recently Deceased
Dorothy Callanan – Recently Deceased
Vivian O’Callaghan - Anniversary
12.00 noon – Callum Heiton – Anniversary
James McKeever – Anniversary
Monday,13 October 2025
10.00 a.m. – Holy Souls
Edward Cameron – Recently Deceased
Get Well Mass, Special intention
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
10.00 a.m.- Denis & Margaret Dennehy – Anniversary
Yvonne Ryan - Anniversary
Tom Fitzpatrick - Anniversary
Wednesday 15 October 2025
10.00 a.m. -Annette Keogh – Recently Deceased
Special Intention
Thursday,16 October 2025
10.00 a.m.- Julie Reynolds – Anniversary
Marie Nolan- recently deceased
Friday, 17 October 2025
- m. – Special Intention
The Archdiocese advises that “ Accord “, the diocesan agency for the care of marriage and the family, has been re-named “ Relationship Care “. Website relationshipcare.ie
The annual Mass in commemoration of those whose funerals were held at Holy Family Parish Church during the past year (from mid-October 2024 to 11 October 2025) will be at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 2nd November, at Holy Family Church. Families & friends of the deceased are especially welcome. Refreshments after Mass at Parish Resource Centre.
Building Hope Autumn Gathering 2025 for Bishop Donal’s Pastoral Area will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 20th October at Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre, Eircode D18 V304. Dublin 18.
Name for Parish Partnership-Some suggestions from the parish pastoral council for a name for our Parish Partnership are St. Carlo Acutis, Edel Quinn, St. Fintan, Kill Abbey. (PPC 1 Sept.).
Altar List of the Dead 2025 lists & envelopes are available on the tables near the church doors. Please enter the names of your relatives & friends, etc., and return the envelope to the church safe/ sacristy/office. Mass for those on the Altar list is offered at 10.00 a.m. on the First Friday of each month, circumstances permitting.
VINCENT de PAUL
The monthly collection ( October ) for the St. Vincent de Paul will take place after all the masses this weekend.11/12 October. Please give generously.
World Mission Sunday 2025 annual collection
(Missio Ireland) In support of the Catholic Missions throughout the World, the usual Share Collection will be replaced during the Sunday Masses on Saturday/ next weekend, 18/19 October. Your support for the missionaries and the communities they serve through your prayers and generosity is deeply appreciated.
The Environment Group is very grateful to anyone who donated potted plants for the environment shrine—many thanks for considering my request.
Donations for flowers for the church are always welcome
OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY-Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry
Registration for this two-year adult faith development course is now open. Details available on www.missionministry/pathways/
WHY SUNDAY MATTERS- from the Irish Bishops
“As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have been away, to return with renewed joy to the celebration of the Eucharist.”
Please read the Irish Bishops’ new pastoral message, Why Sunday Matters – An Invitation to Reflect on Sunday Mass (four-page PDF). It is also available in Word format.
An introductory video and a four-part video series titled Sunday Mass – Digging Deeper can be found at catholicbishops.ie.
The upkeep and maintenance of Holy Family Parish Church and the Parish Resource Centre depend on the generous support fom parishioners. You can access the website by clicking on the Donate button or the Parish Offering tab. Thank you for your generosity.