Collections<\/p>\n
Family Offering – Envelopes: \u20ac343
\n(Envelopes & Standing Orders finance the running costs of the Church)<\/p>\n
1st Collection (Diocese) – Blue bag: \u20ac365
\n(Priest salaries and sick & retired priests of the Diocese)<\/p>\n
2nd Collection – SHARE – \u20ac340
\n________________________________________<\/p>\n
ADORATION & PRAYER<\/p>\n
*Divine Mercy Prayer Group – Monday nights; 7:30pm \u2013 8:30pm<\/p>\n
*Scripture Sharing on Tuesdays; 9:45am \u2013 10:45am<\/p>\n
*Adoration on Fridays; from 9:45am \u2013 3:00pm
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Child Safety<\/p>\n
Please be mindful of young children when you are dropping them off and picking them up from the Church. Please make sure you see them safely into the Church and collect the on time afterwards. ________________________________________<\/p>\n
BAPTISM<\/p>\n
Parents who wish to have their child Baptised are invited to attend a meeting beforehand. The next meeting will take place in the Church on Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm
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COELIAC<\/p>\n
Low gluten hosts are available for anyone with coeliac condition or on a gluten free diet.
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First Confession<\/p>\n
There will be a meeting of all parents and guardians of children preparing for First Holy Communion and First Confession; here in the Church, this Thursday 5th March at 7pm.
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Novena of Grace<\/p>\n
The Novena of Grace takes place from 4th to 12th March. Prayers of the novena will be said after Mass each day.
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No Chewing Gum<\/p>\n
Strictly NO chewing gum allowed in the Church. We ask for your co-operation please.
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LENT<\/p>\n
Stations of the Cross will be prayed here each Friday during Lent at 3pm.
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Finance Committee<\/p>\n
We are looking for a few new members for our Parish finance committee. Thank you to those who have come forward already. However, in the interest of gender balance we are now looking for some female volunteers. Experience is not essential \u2013 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.
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ADORATION<\/p>\n
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Chaplet of Divine Mercy takes place here each Monday
\n2pm \u2013 3pm.
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Fr John<\/p>\n
Please keep Fr John in your prayers as he recovers from his recent operation.
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Parish Choirs<\/p>\n
The parish choirs\u2019 practice in the Church every week.
\nAdult Choir on Monday evenings.
\nChildren\u2019s Choir on Thursday evenings.
\nYouth Choir on Friday evenings.
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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<\/p>\n
www.isi.gov.ie
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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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ACCORD<\/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
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FAMILY MASS<\/p>\n
We celebrate a Family Mass here each Sunday at 10.30am
\nWe 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.
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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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Collections Family Offering – Envelopes: \u20ac343 (Envelopes & Standing Orders finance the running costs of the Church) 1st Collection (Diocese) – Blue bag: \u20ac365 (Priest salaries and sick & retired priests of the Diocese) 2nd Collection – SHARE – \u20ac340 ________________________________________ ADORATION & PRAYER *Divine Mercy Prayer Group – Monday nights; 7:30pm \u2013 8:30pm *Scripture<\/p>\n