Church of St. Laurence O'Toole, Kilmacud

Meeting the Risen Lord

Many years ago, I was blessed to be able to attend one of the 4 golf majors. The parish I was helping out in during the summer was next door to the Belrive Country Club and the US PGA was

Called to both witness and rebuilding – Fr. Joe

I don’t know how much I have in common with the President of the United States, Joe Biden. Obviously, we share a first name, which is a start, then he loves participating at Mass, never missing a chance to start

Church Opening Hours During Holy Week

Journey through Holy Week via webcam

Church at home – Fr Joe

Thank God for Zoom and the webcam! This week, as during the entire pandemic the live streaming of liturgies and prayer from the church has been a lifesaver. For me the absolute highlight of the week, 57 families with their

Parish Triduum 29th, 30th, 31st March

Easter Hope in a time of Pandemic Easter Triduum ‘Catch-Up’, March 29th, 30th, and 31st Monday 29th playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Tuesday 30th playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Wednesday 31st playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Parish Triduum: 29, 30,

Annual Acies Ceremony

Due to Covid 19 the annual ceremony of consecration to Our Lady for members of the Legion of Mary (both active and auxiliary) cannot take place physically. However anyone is welcome to join the ceremony on webcam on Wednesday 24th

Strength in adversity, trust in the power of God – Fr Joe

There has been a lot of commentary in recent days to suggest that our response to the pandemic restrictions are fraying at the edges. People have endured a whole year of isolation, separation, staying at home, measuring the number of

Enrolment ceremony for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion

Saturday March 20th @ 6pm & Sunday March 21st @ 11.30am Enrolment Ceremony – First Holy Communion The enrolment ceremony for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion takes place this weekend for our Parish schools. We pray with and for

POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ – Audrey O’Sullivan

A few words from Audrey O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Mount Merrion PPC. POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ It is wonderful and indeed inspirational, that Pope Francis went to Iraq last week. Clearly it was dangerous. His personal security at risk.

A Celtic Lenten Journey – Harp, Voice and Violin

A Lenten series, organised by Kerrie O’Connor and Sarah Lane (from Balally parish) brought to you from the Avila Carmelite Centre Donnybrook. Part 2: A Celtic Lenten Journey: Harp, Voice and Violin – The Passion of Jesus    A Celtic Lenten

Novena to St Joseph in the Year of St. Joseph

Pope Francis announced that 2021 would be the ‘Year of St. Joseph’ describing Saint Joseph as “the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation”and so we

Remembering the sick, the dying and those who care for them – Fr Joe

We don’t hear much from the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe, perhaps most of us were unaware that such a body even exists! But this week they organised a prayer chain of Masses across Europe from North to South,

Commitment Ceremony – for the girls in 6th Class in St Raphaela’s

Sunday 7th March at 11.30am – via webcam We warmly welcome the girls and their families to join us online for this Mass. They will make a commitment to help at home, at school and in the community as they

The winter tree – Fr. Joe

Just outside my kitchen window, a bare tree stands. I see it there each morning at my first prayers of each Lenten day. While it is in the deep slumber of winter, with not a single leaf showing, it welcomes

A CULTURE OF CARE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

with JANE MELLETT Trócaire | Laudato Si’ Working Group March: 2nd, 16th, and 23rd Time: 8 pm (Dublin time) Zoom details: Please contact: ta.info.irl@gmail.com Brochure: Culture of Care – INVITATION

A list of online Talks during Lent – all are very welcome!

Tuesday Evenings A CULTURE OF CARE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME with JANE MELLETT Trócaire | Laudato Si’ Working Group March: 2nd, 16th, and 23rd Time: 8 pm (Dublin time) Zoom details: Please contact: ta.info.irl@gmail.com Brochure:

Online Rosary every Thursday @8:15 pm

Legion Of Mary Online Rosary Thursday at 8:15 pm (via Zoom)   Meeting ID 847 609 5920 (pw 811527)

Carmel Retreat Online for Lent 2021

Lent with St. Teresa of Avila   www.retreat-online.karmel.at

Our Lenten Journey – Fr. Joe

Depending on how much radio you listen too, you may or may not have heard various commentators talking about Lent over the airways this year. Some suggested that there is no need to give up anything, this has been a