Collections<\/p>\n
Family Offering (Parish)
\nEnvelopes: \u20ac652
\n(Envelopes & Standing Order contributions finance the running costs of the Church)<\/p>\n
1st Collection (Diocese)
\nBlue bag: \u20ac395<\/p>\n
2nd Collection \u2013 Red Bag
\nSHARE – \u20ac365
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\nChristmas 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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\nAdoration<\/p>\n
There will be NO Eucharistic Adoration next Friday 27th December
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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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COLOURING COMPETITION<\/p>\n
Thanks to all the children who entered our Christmas Colouring Competition; the closing date is this Sunday 22nd December
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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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Christmas Wishes<\/p>\n
Fr John and the Parish team would like to wish all our Parishioners a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and God\u2019s Blessing in 2020
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Christmas Dues<\/p>\n
Christmas Dues envelopes are available at the back of the Church. We are very grateful to you for your generosity to the dues and to all of our collections.
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Christmas Timetable<\/p>\n
Confession;
\nTuesday 24th 10am \u2013 11am<\/p>\n
Mass:
\nChristmas Eve; Tue 24th
\n9.15am Mass
\n5pm – Family Mass
\n8pm – Vigil Mass<\/p>\n
Christmas Day; Wed 25th 10.30am & 12noon<\/p>\n
Thurs 26th – Sat 28th
\nMass at 10.00am<\/p>\n
Sat 28th 6.30pm – Vigil
\nSun 29th 10.30 & 12noon<\/p>\n
Mon 30th – Wed 1st
\nMass 10.00am<\/p>\n
From Thursday 2nd January regular Mass times resume<\/p>\n
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\nNativity Play<\/p>\n
The Family Mass Group will present a traditional Nativity Play in the Church this Sunday evening 22nd December at 6pm.
\nPlease come along to support them and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas
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Look out for your Neighbour<\/p>\n
We would ask you all to please be mindful of your neighbours who may be elderly or less able 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.<\/p>\n
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\nACCORD<\/p>\n
Accord – Catholic Marriage Care Lucan,
\n\u201cif you can\u2019t talk to each other talk to Accord\u201d. Professional counsellors available for couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships.
\nPh.01-6010844
\nwww.accord.ie<\/p>\n
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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 www.isi.gov.ie
\n________________________________________<\/p>\n
COELIAC
\nGluten free hosts are available for anyone with coeliac condition or on a gluten free diet<\/p>\n
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Child Protection
\nPlease 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.<\/p>\n
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\nADORATION<\/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<\/p>\n
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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: \u20ac652 (Envelopes & Standing Order contributions finance the running costs of the Church) 1st Collection (Diocese) Blue bag: \u20ac395 2nd Collection \u2013 Red Bag SHARE – \u20ac365 ________________________________________ Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards Christmas Mass Bouquet cards are available in the Parish office. All Masses on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day<\/p>\n