Newsletter Sunday 29 March 2026
PALM SUNDAY of the Passion of the Lord
Liturgical Colour – Red– Readings from page 139 in the St. Paul Missal.
Mass streamed live daily via the webcam.
www.holyfamilyparish.ie/webcam
Email: admin@holyfamilyparish.ie-
Office phone 01 2845299.
https://www.catholicireland.net/readings/
Please remember in your prayers all who have passed away recently, and for Annie Mulcahy, whose anniversary occurs around this time. May the souls of al the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
MARCH 2026 MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Saturday, 28 March / April 2026
10.00 a.m.- Celebrant's intention
5 p.m.- Marianne Cullen – 1st Anniversary
Michael & Elizabeth Burke – Anniversaries
Owen & Nancy Donaghy – Anniversaries
Frank Costello - Anniversary
Sunday, 29 March 2026
10.00 a.m. – Paul Curley – Rec. Deceased
Anthony Bosquette – Rec. Deceased
12 noon – Joe & Delia Campbell – Anniversaries
Martin Whatley – Rec. Deceased
Monday, 30 March 2026
10.00 a.m. – Special Intention
7.00 p.m. – Penitential Service
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
10.00 a.m. – Special Intention
Wednesday, - 1 April 2026
10.00 a.m. -Special Intention
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Thursday of the Lords Supper
10.00 a.m. – Morning Prayer
7.00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper -Readings from page 157 in the St. Paul Missal
Adoration until 9.00 p.m.
Friday, 3 April 2026 (Day of Fast and abstinence)- Good Friday
10.00 a.m.– Morning Prayer
12 noon – Children’s Stations of the Cross
3 pm. – Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of The Lord & Holy Communion
7.00 p.m.- Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, 4 April 2026
10.00 a.m. – Morning Prayer
11.00 a.m.- BLESSING OF THE EASTER FOOD
9.00 p.m. – Easter Vigil with Night Mass
Easter Sunday,5 April 2026
Mass 10.00 a.m. & 12.00 noon
The Blessing of Easter Food will take place at 11 am on the morning of Holy Saturday, 4th April 2026, in the main Church. This wonderful tradition has its origins in the Slavic Countries. The food that is Blessed is the food that we have been abstaining from and fasting from during our Lenten observance. Households bring a small basket of food, which typically contains meat, a boiled egg, bread (home-baked if possible), and may also include pastries and treats. The food is consumed on Easter Day. At the Church, we add a small crucifix to recall the Easter Event and a small Candle signifying the Light of Christ. Typically, the Service takes about fifteen minutes. All are very welcome to participate.
GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN’S STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 12 NOON.
Each year some of the children of the parish help us to celebrate the stations of the cross. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CELEBRATE. Practice details: Holy Thursday 2nd April 2p.m. – 4 p.m. in Main Church. For further information, contact Elizabeth Gregan at 087220955.
St. Vincent de Paul's monthly collection last weekend amounted to € 1,500. Many thanks for your continued generosity.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
16th to 23rd September 2026.
Spiritual Director Fr. John D. Killeen.
Group leader contact Valarie Somers:0879908840
WAY OF THE CROSS on Good Friday, led by the Archbishop of Dublin, will take place on 3rd April, starting at Wellington Monument in Phoenix Park and will conclude at the Papal Cross at approximately 14.00 hours. This event is organized by communion and Liberation Ireland.
Please see leaflets on table.
Donations for fresh flowers to decorate the church for Easter are requested. Our Church looked very well at Christmas due to your generosity so hopefully Easter will be the same. No pot plants please.
Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 2nd April and will reopen on Monday 13th April.
Divine Mercy Novena of Chaplets
The 9-day Divine Novena of Chaplets starts on Good Friday, 3rd April 2026. Novena Guides can be found on the table at the back of the church.
Monday Evening - 6.50 p.m.- Miraculous Medal Devotions
Saturday Morning- 10.00 a.m., - Divine Mercy Devotions
Divine Mercy Group, Chapel of Adoration, Disciples of the Divine Master,
White's Cross, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin