ARCHBISHOP FARRELL – PASTORAL LETTER
Please find at this link Archbishop Farrell’s Pastoral Letter for Pentecost, Come, Holy Spirit, Fill Our Hearts with the Fire of Your Love.
The Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter introduces a Process for the Modification of Parishes for Mission, which is available here.
From Come, Holy Spirit, Fill Our Hearts with the Fire of Your Love:
This Pentecost Letter puts before the Diocese a process which provides for initial reflection in parishes on their future. This process also sets out the formal steps to be taken, together with the Archbishop, when new parish structures and relationships are being considered… I ask Parish Pastoral Councils and Partnership Pastoral Councils,
through prayer, listening, discernment and decision-making, to find together a way into the future for their parishes locally.
In the Holy Spirit, we are called to let go of what was, and open ourselves to where Christ is leading us, to embrace the hope God has for us and for all creation… Now is the time, in prayer and reflection, to deepen the renewal which has been long under way among us.
Archbishop Farrell’s Pastoral Letter and Process for the Modification of Parishes for Mission are also available on the diocesan website.
An article by Fr Gareth Byrne from this week’s Irish Catholic on the subject of the Pentecost Pastoral Letter can be read here.
JUBILEE GARDEN
We were delighted to plant 5 Oak Trees and 5 Alder trees last Sunday after 11.30 Mass. Ian our gardener planted 8 trees in the parish grounds and Fr Philip with the able assistance of a number of parishioners planted 2 in the Jubilee garden. Fr Philip then blessed the trees.
We wait to hear from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co Council as to whether we were successful in obtaining a grant from them to carry out further work and planting. We hope to receive positive news before the end of the month. We will keep you informed of developments.
Totus Tuus 2026 Fatima Pilgrimage
The Totus Tuus annual pilgrimage to Fatima will take place from 28th August to 4th September. Learn about the Fatima Message, the Rosary, the First Saturdays, the lives of the three visionaries, and visit the tomb and home of Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa, who lived solely on the Eucharist for 13 years. The cost is €915 which includes, flights, half board accommodation, airport transfers, day trip to Balasar, trip to Valinhos and Adjustrel, trip to the Irish Dominican Sisters’ Convent.There are places available to fly from Cork Airport, and also from Dublin Airport. Limited places are available. For more information call Damien on 087 20 49 048
The Lumen Dominican Centre
The Lumen Dominican Centre, nestled on the Sion Hill Campus in the heart of Blackrock, Co. Dublin, is a hive of educational activity for adults of all ages. Lumen advocates for lifelong learning and human flourishing in a spirit of community through the ethos of the Dominican sisters. It is committed to the dialogue between faith and culture. Classes resume in a few weeks and run during the day (Tuesday to Friday) and once a week in the evening. Subjects range from ballet, sacred dance, languages, and art history to philosophy and the Bible. In the coming Spring, Lumen will also continue its choir ‘Cantus Lumen’ (Song of Light). No auditions or experience are required, and it will be an opportunity for new and returning students to enjoy the benefits and enjoyment of choral singing. To book any of our courses or for further details, visit our website at lumenop.ie or call the centre at 01- 2882075. All are welcome.
Thank God and sincere thanks also to our many listeners and supporters as RADIO MARIA IRELAND continues to grow. As an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station we enjoy commercial free broadcasting – Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – do join our growing faith family! Here’s how you can listen: 1. Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210 2. Download our FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” 3. Streaming on our WEBSITE – www.radiomaria.ie 4. Via our ‘Listen Live Radio’ link on our Facebook Page. 5. Via PHONE – get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). 6. Via DAB Radio in Leinster area. Why not drop a line to our Spiritual Director, Fr Des Farren by text on 089-4672000, by phone on 01-4123456, or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22. D22 R7W2
Francis Jubilee Garden 2025
Hi everyone. We the members of the Parish Pastoral Council were very excited to introduce you all to our plans and fundraising initiative for our pollinator garden celebrating Pope Francis and the Jubilee Year two weeks ago. This project can only happen with your support, and we thank all those who have kindly donated through our envelope donation collection so far. If you would like to donate to our parish biodiversity initiative, envelopes can be found at the contact point and anywhere there is a garden poster. Thank you as always for your generous support.
