Fr Peter Finnerty, Administrator, Ph: 01-832-3150.
Fr Finbarr Neylon, CC, Ph: 086-356-6380.
Fr Séamus Connell, Ph: 087-702-5120.
Fr Cathal Price, Ph: 01-832-3683.
Janice Dornan, Parish Sec, Parish Office, Ph 01-839-0433.
Email info@kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
Weekday Mass times – Mon-Wed 10am; Thurs, 7.30pm; Fri 10am. Bayside– Mon-Sat 10am; Mon, Wed, Fri, 7pm.
| Masses for the coming week | ||
| Day | Date | Time |
| Joe Egan, RD | Mon. 23rd | 10am |
| Shay Connell (A) | Sat. 28th | 6.30pm |
| Edward Witter, Birthday Rem. | Sat. 28th | 6.30pm |
| Terry Moroney, Month’s Mind | Sat. 28th | 6.30pm |
| Dick Lodge (A) | Sun. 29th | 9.30am |
| Mr. Jackie Roche (A) | Sun. 29th | 9.30am |
| Paddy Wilkinson (A) | Sun. 29th | 12pm |
| Paul Brennan, Birthday Rem. | Sun. 29th | 12pm |
| Susan Cox, RD | Sun. 29th | 12pm |
Recently Deceased
We remember in our prayers
Sheila Loughnane, RIP, late of Greendale Avenue.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Scoil Eoin Fundraiser
Please support this fundraising initiative, all the money raised will be used to support our school and the children’s education, including IT and sports equipment. All details:
https://ourfundraiser.ie/org/scoileoinkilbarrack/
The Building Hope Prayer
Pilgrim God, we give you thanks and praise. You constantly journey with us even in our darkness and doubts. We seek your way of loving kindness to walk together as one family.
Open our eyes to recognise you in the faces of one another,
in the breaking of bread and in the splendour of creation. May the risen Christ sow seeds of hope and new life deep within us. May our hearts and minds be filled with your Word, bringing forth truth, justice and peace. May the Holy Spirit working in and through us do much more than we can dare to imagine as we live out our baptismal calling in humble and loving service. We make this our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. St Laurence O’Toole, pray for us. St Kevin, pray for us. St Brigid, pray for us.
Weekly Reflection on the Scriptures
Contact Sr Phyllis at phyllisrsc@gmail.com with your email address and join us on Zoom any Monday night 7.15-8.30pm to reflect on the liturgy for the following Sunday. It is so rewarding and enhances participation at Mass on the day.
Building Hope Task Force – Parish Meeting
We heard about the Building Hope initiative, about how the Parish and the Archdiocese will plan for the future and the renewal of faith communities, at all Masses late last year. Archbishop Dermot Farrell has now invited each parish, as part of the Building Hope strategy, to reflect on how best to
respond to the pastoral situation in which we find ourselves. As part of this process, a Parish meeting has been arranged in the Parish Centre next Wednesday 25th May at 7.30pm to discuss our response. Everyone is welcome. The aspects for discussion include Faith, Welcome, Servant, Leadership – what works well in our Parish / what needs work and which parishes would it make sense for our parish to be in local partnership, etc.
If attendance at the meeting does not suit you, you can email feedback to: info@kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie or, if you prefer, you can complete the Questionnaire and drop it into the Sacristy – there are copies at the back of the church. All feedback will be considered as part of the Parish submission. Further information on Building Hope and copies of the questionnaire are available on the Archdiocese website at: https://dublindiocese.ie/category/building-hope/
Reflection on Sunday’s Readings
‘A peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.’
The readings today turn to the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ Farewell to his disciples (Gospel), he says that he is to return to his Father, and tells them not to be afraid or troubled: he will still be with them through the Holy Spirit. Jesus also gives them the gift of his peace. In the First Reading, we see how, despite the differences between members of the early Christian Church, the community was guided by the Holy Spirit to decisions. We pray for peace for all nations, especially for Ukraine, eastern Europe, Yemen, Syria and Palestine, as well as for ourselves. May we pray that we share Christ’s word with those we meet, through our actions.
Service of the Healing of the Generations
The Service of the Healing of the Generations (Family Tree) will take place next Sunday, 29th May, in our Church, led by Fr Cathal and team, commencing with Holy Mass at 7pm. Access on the webcam for those who cannot attend – www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 11am-3pm from Tuesday to Friday each week.
Prayer for Ukraine
Holy and Gracious God. We pray for the people of Ukraine and the people of Russia, for their countries and their leaders. We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear.
We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness. We pray for those who choose war; that they will remember that you direct your people to turn our swords into ploughshares and seek for peace. We pray for leaders on the world stage; that they are inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine. And we ask this in the name of your blessed Son. Lord have mercy. Amen.
Timetable of Sacraments and Adoration Changes
- Friday 20th May 11am-12pm Gaelscoil Míde practice for Communions Adoration commences at 12
- Sunday 22nd May 12pm North Bay Communions
- Monday 23rd May 12pm-2pm Gaelscoil Míde practice for Communions
- Tuesday 24th May 11am-12pm Gaelscoil Míde practice for Communions. 30pm to 3.30pm North Bay practice for Confirmations. No Adoration.
- Wednesday 25th 11am-1pm Confirmations North Bay. Adoration commences at 1pm approx.
- Thursday 26th May 11-12pm Gaelscoil Míde practice for Communions. 1pm-2pm Scoil Eoin practice for Confirmations. No Adoration.
- Friday 27th May 11am-1pm Scoil Eoin Confirmations. Adoration commences at 1pm approx..
- Saturday 28th May 12pm Gaelscoil Míde Communions
Divine Mercy Prayer Meeting
A Divine Mercy meeting led by Don Devanney will take place today Sunday 22nd from 2-4.30pm.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the children from Scoil Eoin who received First Communion last Sunday. This Sunday, 22nd May, we welcome the children from North Bay as they receive the Sacrament. This is a joyful occasion for the children and their families – it is the first time since 2019 that we can celebrate as a Parish community in the month of May.
Call in, Browse and Choose a Book
The Parish Centre will be open before and after weekend Masses and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, to allow people to call in, browse the varied book selection, pick a book and make a small donation.
Cuppa and Chat in the Parish Centre
Do join us for a cuppa and a chat every Wednesday morning from 10.30am – 12.30pm. All welcome.
Update on Trócaire Collection
More donations came into the parish office and the figure now is €6,070. Many thanks.
Blended Learning in St Patrick’s College Maynooth
Certificate and diploma courses – in Spirituality/Applied Youth Ministry. Accredited by St Patrick’s College Maynooth. Diploma can be done over one or two years. Duration of courses: August 27, 2022 – April 1, 2023. Closing date for applications: July 23, 2022. Diploma: 16 Days – 12 on Zoom & 4 in Maynooth. Certificate: 9.5 Days – 6.5 on Zoom and 3 in Maynooth. Suitable for Parents, Teachers, School Chaplains and Youth Workers in parish ministry. see www.shekinah.ie.
Chairobics
The chairobic classes take place in the Parish Centre every Tuesday at 11.30am. We look forward to seeing you there.
Glendalough Hermitage Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Archbishop Dermot Farrell will launch celebrations with Mass next Sunday 29th, at 10.30am in St Kevin’s Church, Laragh. On Friday, 3rd June, a concert in St Kevin’s at 8pm; Open Days at the Hermitages on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June, 11am-5pm; Pilgrim walks on Saturday 4th June; ritual with Deirdre Ni Chinneide, in the meditation garden at St Kevin’s on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th, 2.30- 3.30pm. Contact failte@glendaloughhermitage.ie or 87 9356696.
Novena of Prayer for Building Hope Initiative
Please join a time of prayer to support the Building Hope Initiative. The period covers many interesting feasts and scripture quotations. There is a three- to four-line prayer each day which uses the Building Hope prayer as its base with relevant additions. There are also Introductions to the Liturgy, Reflections after the Gospel and a Litany that you might find useful. Next Monday, May 23rd, at 8.30pm you can get a flavour of these resources by connecting to www.rednuns.com webcam when the Sisters of the Monastery of Saint Alphonsus will lead the prayerful reflections with a bonus offering of music from the Dublin Diocesan Music Group. See www.dublindiocese.ie.
Concert for Ukraine with Forget-Me-Nots Choir
Today, Our Lady of Dolours Church in Glasnevin is holding a musical event at 4pm. The Forget-Me-Nots choir will sing with children from a local school. Proceeds to Ukraine.
The Strength in Our Scars
No matter what you’re going through, no matter where you are on your healing journey—you are strong. Through poetry, prose and compassionate encouragement, you would expect from someone who knows exactly what you’re working through, Bianca Sparacino is here with the words you need. “The Strength In Our Scars” tackles the gut-wrenching but relatable experiences of moving on, self-love, and ultimately learning to heal. In this book you will find peace, you will find a rock, you will find understanding, and you will find hope.Remember: Whatever is dark within you has also carved light into your soul. Whatever is lost within you has also brought you back home to yourself. Whatever is hurt within you is also healing you in ways you may not understand at that moment in time The Strength In Our Scars” is by Bianca Sparacino.
Stay Where You Are
Stay in the moment. The practice of staying present will heal you. Obsessing about how the future will turn out creates anxiety. Replaying broken scenarios from the past causes anger and sadness. Stay here, in this moment.
Lessons Learned in Life
You’d be surprised by how many times a woman sits in her car, or in the shower, or in the laundry room, or at the sink, and quickly cries because she’s so stressed. Because when she shows her face again, she looks untouched and unbothered, manages to sport a beautiful smile and carries on like she’s fine. Women are some of the most resilient creatures. Appreciate them. Laurie A Watkins
Thought for the Week
Life Is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake.
