18/09/2020 Parish Updates
Please click this post to see the parish updates on religious service during these 3 weeks of lockdown.
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage Lourdes at Home 2020 – Full Schedule
Frontline workers, the sick & bereaved among those remembered in On-Line Pilgrimage to Lourdes Those who lost their lives since the Pandemic began, the bereaved, those who are ill and frontline workers will be among those remembered in the first ever “Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes” which will begin next week....
Parish updates on 1St Confession & 1st Holy Communion – St. Philip the Apostle JNS
Greetings from the parish office. Please find attached the letter announcing the dates of First Confession and First Holy Communion dates in St. Philip JNS. This post also includes two separate preparation notes for parents – one for First Confession and a second for Holy Communion. Please study the documents...
July 6: The feast of *St. Maria Goretti*
Today, July 6, we celebrate the feast of *St. Maria Goretti*, a young virgin and martyr whose life is an example of purity and mercy for all Christians. Maria Goretti is best known for her commitment to purity and the courageous defence of her faith at the young age of eleven...
July 4: The feast of *Saint Elizabeth of Portugal*
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Elizabeth of Portugal* (1271-1336), the “Peacemaker” and Queen of Portugal. Born into royalty in Saragossa, Spain in 1271, the early life of Elizabeth was marked by privilege, but also by grace and piety. From an early age she was a...
July 3: The feast of *Saint Thomas the Apostle*
Today, July 3, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Thomas the Apostle * (died 72), original disciple of Jesus, and holy man of change and courage. St. Thomas was one of the fishermen on the Lake of Galilee whom our Lord called to be His Apostles. By nature slow...
July 2: The feast of *Saint Bernardino Realino*
Today, July 2, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Bernardino Realino* (1530-1616), Jesuit priest, and apostle of God. Bernardino was born in Modena, Italy, to a noble Italian family. Initially studying medicine and philosophy at university, Bernardino turned his focus to law. He worked as an accomplished lawyer, as...
Sacrament of Confirmation: PREPARATION NOTES FOR PARENTS & Candidates
This year’s sacramental preparation is very different due to Covid-19. Therefore, we have prepared a short note for the attention of parents and candidates. Please use it as a guideline to prepare your children for the Sacrament.
July 1: The feast of *St. Junipero Serra*
Today, July 1, we celebrate the feast day of *St. Junipero Serra* (1713-1784), Franciscan Friar and missionary throughout California and Mexico. Miguel Jose Serra was born in Majorca, Spain. At the young age of 16, he entered into service to God, joining the Order of Saint Francis, and taking the...
June 30: The feast of the *First Martyrs of Rome*
Today, June 30, we celebrate the feast of the *First Martyrs of Rome* (died 64-68), brave and courageous Christians who suffered for their faith, *who were known as Protomartyrs of Rome.* Following the Ascension of Christ, the disciples had preached the Gospel, spreading throughout the region. Some, as we have...