I saw a graph in this morning’s paper illustrating the dramatic fall in the numbers of people in hospital and in ICU with Covid 19, it was a very uplifting image. We had hoped that the effect of the vaccines…
Last weekend we welcomed Fr Clement and members of the Indian Community from the Syro-Malabar church to visit Mount Merrion. He will shortly visit Kilmacud and make an appeal. The members of the community came to each Mass to share…
‘My Lourdes Story’ is a podcast where Joan Cahill sits down with fellow Lourdes visitors and asks what Lourdes means to them. The series of personal stories includes conversations with Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Donal McKeown. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeBQtGWmIzDiaJMTiefa_w/video
The lifting of the restrictions on intercounty travel was very uplifting for all those who live locally and have family and friends in other parts of the country. We have all been living for many months in our local area,…
Weekend Mass Schedule We are now back to our pre-lockdown weekend Masses: Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 10 am and 11.30 am. Weekday Mass Mass is on daily at 10 am apart from Thursday when there is the…
Fr Richard Gibbons from Knock Shrine will celebrate Mass and give a talk on Our Lady here in Kilmacud on Thursday at 10 am. There will also be Mass at 7:30 pm on the same day – Thursday – followed…
We are looking to expand our team of Ministers of the Word. If you are available to read at Sunday mass, please email kilmacudparishoffice@gmail.com or let Christine in the parish office know. Training will be provided to all new Ministers…
Since the relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions on May 10th we have been delighted to return to daily Mass and to have 50 mourners present at funeral Masses. As you know celebrations of First Communion and Confirmation are not permitted…
During the week, we all listen to and watch the news. People often lament the amount of ‘bad’ news that is broadcast and wish that there could be other stories shared of all the efforts, achievements and generosity which abound…
To those of you who are able and willing to attend Mass in person this week, welcome back. To those still remaining apart for the moment thank you for your perseverance and strength. To everyone else let’s rejoice that the…
Glorious St. Joseph patron saint of work – May the light of our souls bless what we do – Let us see in our work the beauty of our creator – May the sacredness of our craft bring joy to…
O Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ with confidence, we come to implore your unfailing help Bearer of life Mother of our Saviour give birth in our hearts to Jesus your Son Who forgives our sins And…
All across the country this weekend people are dreaming, making plans, thinking about what they can do, when they can travel and visit family and friends, at the heart of this dream is our desire to be with those we…
In “The Joy of Love” Pope Francis encourages us to go to Our Lady and to look to her and the Family of Nazareth as a guide and encouragement in our own family lives. Families and schools are invited to…
It was (and is) curious that each of the speakers of our recent Lenten talk’s series at Mount Merrion spoke of the Scriptures. How St Therese turned to the “luminous” Scriptures when heavy theological theses were “breaking her head”. How…
When you grow up at the foot of the mountains in Ireland you get to see a lot of sheep. They are dotted all over the landscape, bouncing around in the heather and gorse, bleating all the while. At this…
What’s the best expression to use when speaking respectfully of a feisty senior member of the parish? I’m really not sure, so I will simply say, a lady came into the office to ask for a Mass card during the…
Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews who enjoy colouring in? We are looking for colourful pictures to decorate Our Lady’s Altar for the month of May. You can draw your own picure, or download some drawings below. We…
Saturday, 24th April, 12noon -2pm, via Zoom. This will be a great interactive session for teenagers from across our Diocese to experience pilgrimage together through workshops, small group discussions, fun and prayer. To register for this youth group you will…
Ecumenical Bible Week 2021 is an exciting and successful venture which is now in its eight year and will run from Pentecost Sunday (23rd May) to Trinity Sunday (30th May) 2021. Ecumenical Bible Week (EBW) is led by the Archdiocese…
