Collections<\/p>\n
Family Offering (Parish)
\nEnvelopes: \u20ac251
\n(Envelopes & Standing Order contributions finance the running costs of the Church)<\/p>\n
1st Collection (Diocese)
\nBlue bag: \u20ac340<\/p>\n
2nd Collection \u2013 Red Bag
\nSt Vincent de Paul \u20ac1395
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Birthday Cards for Jesus<\/p>\n
We are inviting all the children in the parish to make a birthday card for Baby Jesus. These cards can be placed at the Christmas tree at the Christmas Eve Family Mass.
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BAPTISM<\/p>\n
The next Baptism meeting will take place in the Church on Wednesday 8th Jan at 7.30pm
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Penance Service<\/p>\n
A Penance Service for all 3 Lucan Parishes will be held in St Patrick\u2019s, Esker on Wednesday 18th December at 7pm
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Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards<\/p>\n
Christmas Mass Bouquet cards are available in the Parish office. All Masses on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day will be offered for the intentions of those on our Mass Bouquet list.
\nMass offering \u20ac5
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Advent Candles<\/p>\n
Advent Candles for use in the home are available from the Parish Office or the Sacristy, cost \u20ac10.
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St Vincent de Paul<\/p>\n
Thank you for your generosity to the St Vincent de Paul Annual Appeal last week-end
\n\u20ac1395 was raised. This money will be used to help some of the less well-off families in our area.
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Look out for your Neighbour<\/p>\n
As we are now coming into the darkest evenings of the year, please be mindful of your neighbours who may be elderly or less inclined to venture out at this time. Why not drop in and check on them and perhaps offer to drive them to Mass if they need assistance.
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Nativity Play<\/p>\n
The Family Mass Group will present a traditional Nativity Play in the Church next Sunday evening 22nd December at 6pm.
\nPlease come along to support them and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas
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Youth Conference<\/p>\n
An International Youth Conference for all 16 \u2013 35 year olds will take place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from 27th \u2013 30th December www.afcmteamireland.org
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COELIAC<\/p>\n
Gluten free hosts are available for anyone with coeliac condition or on a gluten free diet
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COLOURING COMPETITION<\/p>\n
We are running a Christmas Colouring Competition for all the children in the Parish – please pick up your free colouring sheet.<\/p>\n
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Child Protection<\/p>\n
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.
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Christmas Timetable<\/p>\n
Penance Service:
\nWed 18th Dec at 7.00pm In St Patrick\u2019s, Esker<\/p>\n
Confession;
\nTuesday 24th 10am \u2013 11am<\/p>\n
Mass:
\nChristmas Eve; Tuesday 24th 9.15am Mass, 5pm Family Mass, 8pm Vigil Mass<\/p>\n
Christmas Day; Wednesday 25th 10.30am & 12noon<\/p>\n
Thursday 26th – Saturday 28th
\nMass at 10.00am<\/p>\n
Saturday 28th 6.30pm – Vigil
\nSunday 29th – 10.30 & 12noon<\/p>\n
Monday 30th – Wednesday 1st
\nMass 10.00am<\/p>\n
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\nACCORD<\/p>\n
Accord – Catholic Marriage Care Lucan,\u201cif you can\u2019t talk to each other talk to Accord\u201d.
\nProfessional counsellors available for couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships.
\nPh.01-6010844
\nwww.accord.ie
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Financial Debt Burdens<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing financial debt problems; please contact any of the following services to assist you to get back on track financially:
\nwww.backontrack.ie
\nwww.mabs.ie
\nwww.isi.gov.ie
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ADORATION<\/p>\n
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Chaplet of Divine Mercy takes place here each Monday & Thursday 2pm \u2013 3pm.
\nWe would like to invite some new people to come and join us for this quiet time with the Lord.<\/p>\n
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CARE FOR THE CHURCH<\/p>\n
We would ask you to keep an eye on the Church anytime you are passing. Please report any suspicious activity to the Garda\u00ed in Ronantown;
\nPh. 01 6667700
\n________________________________________<\/p>\n
Parish Choirs<\/p>\n
The parish choirs practice here in the Church every week.
\nAdult\u2019s Choir on Monday evenings.
\nChildren\u2019s & Youth Choirs on Friday evenings.
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Parish Finances<\/p>\n
We are very grateful to all who contribute regularly to the parish through the yellow envelopes or by standing order. We depend upon these contributions for the everyday running of the Parish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Collections Family Offering (Parish) Envelopes: \u20ac251 (Envelopes & Standing Order contributions finance the running costs of the Church) 1st Collection (Diocese) Blue bag: \u20ac340 2nd Collection \u2013 Red Bag St Vincent de Paul \u20ac1395 ________________________________________ Birthday Cards for Jesus We are inviting all the children in the parish to make a birthday card for Baby<\/p>\n