Parish Contacts
Fr Peter Finnerty, PP, Ph: 01-832-3150.
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; Sat 7pm. Sun 8am, 10am.11.30am
Following a Parish Council Meeting the Mass Schedule for Bayside Parish has the following changes now.
- No 10am Mass on Thursday mornings
- Saturday/Sunday Schedule: 7pm, 8am and 11am. (No 10am Mass on Sunday and 11.30am has changed to 11am.
Our parish is part of the partnership within the Howth Deanery as follows –Baldoyle, Bayside, Howth, Kilbarrack/Foxfield, Sutton. Registered Charity Number 20016166.
Masses for the coming week |
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| Day | Date | Time |
| John Barry & Margaret Mahony (A) | Mon. 10th | 10am |
| Eilís Behan (A) | Tues. 11th | 10am |
| Rita Harte (A) | Wed. 12th | 10am |
| Margaret Baker (A) | Sun. 16th | 12pm |
| Liam McSweeney, Month’s Mind | Sun. 16th | 12pm, |
The Reflections on the Sundays’ readings will resume in early September.
New Pilgrim Path –
Website of the Week: Ecological Examen
The purpose of the Ignatian Examen is to discern the ways in which God has been present to you during the day, when the Holy Spirit was drawing you towards life. A special ‘Ecological Examen’ has been developed for reflection and action to help deepen our call to care for creation and the most vulnerable. Access at www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 11am-3pm, Tuesday to Friday.
There will be NO ADORATION this Wednesday 12th July due to a Wedding taking place in our Church.
Readers’ Lists
The Readers Lists for July are displayed in our Church
Upcoming Cemetery Masses
- Donabate – 16th July at 3.30pm – Mass
- Palmerstown – 26th July at 4.00pm – Prayers
Reflection on Sunday’s Readings
Come to me, and I will give you rest’
Praise and joy in God’s merciful love, justice and peace are themes which are in the readings this Sunday.
The First Reading from Zechariah describes how God will defeat his enemies and establish himself as king – not through war and aggression, but with humility and peace. The Psalm is a great hymn of praise, central to the Jewish faith. It speaks of God’s kindness and compassion to all, and offers us the reassurance that the Lord will always be faithful and loving, ready to support and raise us up when we fall.
In the Second Reading, Paul reminds the Romans, and us, of what the suffering and death of Jesus has achieved for us. He speaks of the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In today’s Gospel, through his own prayer to his Father in heaven, Jesus reminds us that he is the one who will reveal God to us. Humility and gentleness are the virtues he emphasises; rest and freedom from burdens are the gifts he promises.
This week we pray anew for whose lives are burdened by war and violence, especially in Ukraine, Sudan, and other troubled areas of the world. With the help of our prayers, may they know the love and peace of Christ.
Pope Francis Prayer for July
In his prayer intention, the Holy Father invites us to see the celebration of the Eucharist not as an obligatory ritual, but rather as an encounter with the Risen Jesus, for “the Eucharist is the presence of Jesus,” which is “profoundly transforming.” “We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.”
What’s On!
- Calling Everyone in Our Community –! We ask each household to give 10/15 minutes a day to remove rubbish and tidy their environment. (Garden grass and hedge clippings go in the brown bin}. Please do not leave garden waste outside your garden, Remember – Cleaning up your community is a great way of showing love for your planet!
- Active Retirement Group – meets next Wednesday in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.
- APPETITE Study Notice – Physical activity and nutrition study – volunteers needed. – Does someone you know have an interest in becoming fitter and healthier? The UCD nutrigenomics team are looking for people (65+) to participate in a physical activity and nutrition study. If you know someone who may be interested, please contact 01 716 3256 or email appetite@ucd.ie. https://www.jpi-appetite.com/
- World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly- “His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50) – theme chosen by the Holy Father, on Sunday, 23rd See www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/eventi/2023/for resources including a message from Pope Francis, the prayer for the day, etc.
- National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday, 23rd Celebrant Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin. Music- choirs of Knock Shrine and Dana for ‘Lady of Knock’ and her new hymn ‘Light the Flame’. www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
- The Priory Institute two- week online Summer School on Gospel of John 14th-28th August. Eight recorded presentations; two on-line zoom discussions entirely online. See prioryinstitute.com
- St Laurence O’Toole Anniversary -Advance planning for event in Eu in Normandy May 2025, to celebrate 800th anniversary of canonisation of St Laurence O’Toole. Those interested in participating or organising a group, contact Fr Ivan Tonge, (ivan.tonge@gmail.com), or Fr John Flaherty, (john.flaherty@dublindiocese.ie).
- Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry – Two-Year Adult Faith Development Programme. Applications open for Pathways, DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, Drumcondra, from Thursday 28th September (7-9.30 pm). Places limited – early application advised. Cost €400 per year – can be paid in instalments. Sponsorship may be available. Email pathways@dublindiocese.ie. or call Eileen Houlahan 01 808 7594. missionministry.ie
- Bereavement Support – The Irish Hospice Foundation free Bereavement Support Line – 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Call 1800 807077. More information from hospicefoundation.ie.
- AWARE – Support and Self-Care Groups – those who wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider Aware’s phone-in,Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support.
Baptisms
- Baptisms in our Church take place on the second Sunday of every month. Baptismal Registration Forms are available from the Parish Office.
- Completed Registration Forms to be returned with your child’s Birth Certificate and the Baptismal Fee. Enquiries contact Janice in the Parish Office on 01 839 0433
Masses in our Parish Partnership Group At Present
| Church | Sat Vigil | Sunday | Weekdays |
| Baldoyle
St Laurence O Toole |
7pm | 11.30am |
|
| Baldoyle
St Peter & Paul |
10am (Irish)
|
10am
Tues & Thurs |
|
| Bayside | 7pm | 8am. 11am | 10am
Mon-Wed. Fri & Sat. |
| Foxfield/
Kilbarrack |
6pm | 9.30am.
12pm. |
10am, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. 7.30pm Thurs. |
| Howth | 5.30pm | 8.30am. 11.30am | 10am: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. Sat. |
| Sutton | 6.30pm | 10am, 12.30pm | 10am Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. |
Accommodation sought by Ukrainian Lady with 12-year-old son. Viktoria has been working in Ireland for about 16 months and is happy to do housework following return from work. They intend to return to Ukraine when possible. Contact 085 133 0759
Dear God, Touch the people around me. Keep them safe and happy. Give them love, compassion and care. Bless them all with good health, peace of mind and goodness in their heart . . . especially the one reading this.
Nobody Told Me
Nobody told me,
how often I would see your face,
then blink and see another instead.
Nobody told me,
that trying to recall the exact sound of your laugh,
would keep me awake at night.
Nobody told me,
that I would reach for my phone so often,
to heartbreakingly put it back down again.
Nobody told me,
that you were my moon and my sun,
my reason and my way,
my morning and my night.
Nobody told me,
that your life would feel like a movie I made up in my head,
that I would seek out others who had seen it too,
just to feel you there for a moment.
Nobody told me that food would lose taste,
that air would lack oxygen,
that I would miss you,
this much.
I miss you,
this much.
Nobody told me.
Donna Ashworth
Thought for the Week
Don’t be afraid of change. Nothing lasts forever, so look forward to a new beginning.
