Collections
Family Offering
Envelopes: €313
(Envelopes & Standing Orders finance the running costs of the Church)
1st Collection (Diocese)
Blue bag: €390
(Priest salaries and sick & retired priests of the Diocese)
2nd Collection
SHARE – €310
________________________________________
ADORATION & PRAYER
*Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Monday nights; 7:30pm – 8:30pm
*Scripture Sharing, on Tuesdays; 9:45am – 10:45am
*Adoration on Fridays; from 9:45am – 3:00pm
*Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Monday 2pm – 3pm.
________________________________________
BAPTISM
Parents who wish to have their child Baptised are invited to attend a meeting beforehand. The next meeting will take place in the Church this Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm
________________________________________
Accord Collection
The annual collection for Accord, the Catholic agency which cares for marriage and the family will be taken up at all Masses next weekend 15th /16th Feb. This will replace the usual Share collection.
________________________________________
Child Safeguarding & Protection
Please note, that as part of our Child Protection Policy NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR FILMING is allowed in the Church during Mass or at other ceremonies.
________________________________________
CARE FOR THE CHURCH
We would ask you to keep an eye on the Church anytime you are passing. Please report any suspicious activity to the Gardaí in Ronantown;
Ph. 01 6667700
________________________________________
Finance Committee
We are looking for a few new members for our Parish finance committee. Experience is not essential – just a willingness and determination to improve the Parish. If you are interested please talk to one of the Parish team after Mass or contact the Parish Office.
________________________________________
Fr John
As you may know Fr John underwent surgery last Thursday. He is doing well but we would ask you all to keep him I your prayers.
________________________________________
Reminder
Can we give a gentle reminder to anyone who has a standing order form or tax reclaim form to complete; to please return it to the Parish office as soon as possible.
Grateful thanks to all who contribute to Parish funds through the yellow envelopes, by standing order, or by any other method. These funds are vitally important for the day to day running of the Parish. Thank you for your ongoing support.
________________________________________
Financial Debt Burdens
If you are experiencing financial debt problems; please contact any of the following services to assist you to get back on track financially:
www.backontrack.ie
www.mabs.ie www.isi.gov.ie
________________________________________
Child Protection
Please see the Child Protection noticeboard at the back of the church for helpful information. Volunteers who work with children in our parish are Garda vetted and we regularly organise safeguarding training sessions for volunteers.
________________________________________
ACCORD
Accord – Catholic Marriage Care Lucan,
“if you can’t talk to each other talk to Accord”. Professional counsellors available for couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships.
Ph.01-6010844
www.accord.ie
____________________________________
Parish Choirs
The parish choirs’ practice in the Church every week.
Adult Choir on Monday evenings.
Children’s Choir on Thursday evenings.
Youth Choir on Friday evenings.
________________________________________
COELIAC
Gluten free hosts are available for anyone with coeliac condition or on a gluten free diet
________________________________________
FAMILY MASS
We celebrate a Family Mass here each Sunday at 10.30am
We would encourage families with young children, and especially those with children preparing for 1st Communion to come along to this Mass as often as possible as it is very child focused.
