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
Mass times – Mon-Wed 10am; Thurs, 7.30pm; Fri 10am. Sat 6pm. Sun 9.30am and 12 noon. Bayside– Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri &-Sat 10am; Sat 7pm. Sun 8am and 11.00am
Our parish is part of the partnership in the Howth Deanery as follows – Baldoyle, Bayside, Howth, Kilbarrack/Foxfield, Sutton. Registered Charity Number 20016166.
| Masses for the coming week | ||
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tomás Baker (A) | Mon. 15th | 10am |
| Daniel McCormack, RD | Tues. 16th | 10am |
| Valerie Douglas Doyle (A) | Thurs. 18th | 7.30pm |
| Eugene Doherty (Month’s Mind) | Sat. 20th | 6pm |
| James and Ellen Fitzgerald () | Sat. 20th | 6pm |
| Terry McComiskey (3rd A) | Sat. 20th | 6pm |
| Joseph Massey, Month’s Mind and Birthday Remembrance | Sun. 21st | 12pm |
| Jimmy Geraghty (A) | Sun. 21st | 12pm |
Recently Deceased
We remember in our prayers,
Joseph (Joe) Hendricks RIP, late of Briarfield Road,
And Nuala Tuffy, RIP. Late of our Parish choir – a member for 30 years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families,
friends and neighbours. May they rest in peace.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held Tuesday to Friday, 11am-3pm, each week.
Christmas Dues Envelopes can be left into Number(s) 54/56 Foxfield St. John or to the Sacristy/Parish Office
Note of thanks from Our Priests
We extend a special word of thanks to all who sent cards, messages and gifts to us at Christmas.
We are most grateful to all for their goodness
and thoughtfulness.
Fr Peter, Fr Cathal, Fr Séamus and Fr Paul
Four Seasons Collection
The next collection will take place on the weekend of the 27th/28th January 2024. Our first item on our list of projects to complete in 2024 is to resurface the parish car park. So far, we have raised half the costs. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Reflection on Sunday Readings
’Come and See’
Today’s readings conclude the feast of Christmas and begin the new season of Ordinary Time.
In the First Reading we hear the Lord’s dramatic call of Samuel, and how Samuel fails to hear and discern it properly at first. The young Samuel might well have
grown up praying with words like those in today’s Psalm. We can easily imagine him, in the Temple, offering a prayer of commitment to follow the Lord’s will.
In the Second Reading, St Paul, writing to the Church at Corinth, reminds the people that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. All that they have and all that they are is gift, a gift purchased at great price.
The Gospel continues the story of Jesus’s Baptism. John the Baptist, having recognised Jesus as the Lamb of God, points two of his own followers to Jesus.
The scripture texts of today’s liturgy depict stories of call and response. During the coming week, let’s ponder God’s call in our own lives, and reflect both on the level of our attentiveness and on the depth of our response.
New Pilgrim Path
“We live in a world on fire. As the flames of unjust societies, humanitarian disasters, and ecological crises flicker around us, it is easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed. How can we respond to this destructive era with wisdom, love, and peace?
The path ahead will be challenging, but we will walk it together. That is why this year, Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations will explore contemplation as a way to build radical resilience — tending our inner flame so we can stand in solidarity with the world without burning up or out. Access at www.newpilgrimpath.ie
What’s On
- Chairobics each Tuesday 11.30am -12.30pm.
- Anam Cara, Parent Evening for bereaved parents 17th Jan. 7:15pm Hilton Hotel, Malahide Rd, D17 Y924.
- Marian Pilgrimages – all bookings before 2nd February for Medjugorje – €50 off PP. Deposit €200. Contact 01 878 8159.
- Escorted pilgrimage to Westport, Knock etc 25th €799pps. Contact Patricia or Natali 094 9006426/087.
- 1890236/knockpilgrimages@gmail.com
- Dublin Diocese Knock Pilgrimage, 27th Queries to knockpilgrimage@dublindiocese.ie
Webcam Update
Firstly, we apologise to all our parishioners who tried to view Mass online on Sun, Mon, and Tues. Our internet access was unavailable due to a technical fault with EIR. The problem has been resolved and the streaming of Mass is now available again. However, there is a new website address for the streaming service provider MCN and a new link for our Church. They are as follows: www.mcn.live Our new link is https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-johns-church. You can use either way to access our webcam.
Charity Tax Refund 2021
If anyone has not yet sent back their Tax Form which was posted in October 2023, there is still time to return it. Our Parish Secretary, Janice, will be submitting the claim by the end of Jan. If you have mislaid your form, we can provide you with a new one or if you wish to be taken off the list, please call Janice on 018390433.
Catholic Schools Week – Communities of Service
Catholic Schools week – Sunday 21st to Saturday 27th January – on the theme of Catholic Schools as Communities of Service which puts faith into action. In Catholic schools, as we look to Jesus Christ as our role model and teacher, we get a greater understanding of the depth of Christian service. Jesus served every person regardless of creed, background, faith, social status or age. He put faith into action by showing all those around him how our Heavenly Father is compassionate, courageous and forgiving. Jesus didn’t just talk about His faith; He lived it. We are called by faith to go into the world to share the love of God with all those we meet. Everyone is called to become Christ for another by serving every person with a humble heart and with a generous spirit.
Sycamore – Gathering for Young Adults
Sycamore is a fantastic book that goes through 20 key aspects from the Catechism in a gentle conversation style allowing young people to engage and explore their faith in a new way. A gathering based on exploring Sycamore together, will take place every Tuesday evening on Zoom, beginning 16th January. Two in-person retreat/gathering days will take place at a time to be decided. More details on your device from – https://forms.office.com/e/knBdvbepAn.
You are a child of God, you are wonderfully made, dearly loved and precious in God’s sight” ~Psalm 139
Last Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus. January may be quiet, but it invites us to new beginnings no matter how small. This is at the heart of any baptism.
No one is in doubt about how special any baptism is but over time it has evolved into a once off event. Once the box of baptism is ticked it seems to have no relevance or meaning for anybody. But the effects of our baptism last a lifetime. Our baptism is lived out each day.
An artist patiently takes their time to create their masterpiece. They will use lots of brushes varying in size, but it is the smallest ones that always bring out the finer details.
It is the same in life. Big sweeping changes in life are rare. God always invites us to work with the smallest of brushes. All the small bits and pieces add up to something special. Our baptism is also similar. It is lived out each day. Like an artist working with a small brush, it is the small brushes that bring out the best of the painting. Our baptism brings out the best in each of us. They all add up to something special and of course that special is you. www.2u.ie
Some Simple Ways we can Help Renew our Climate
Eat more meat-free meals
Buy organic and local whenever possible.
Don’t waste food.
Grow your own.
Change to energy-efficient light bulbs
Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when you’re not using them
Wash clothes in cold or warm water (not hot)
Hang-dry your clothes when you can
Install a thermostat
Start a climate conversation
Use compostable bags for your fruit and groceries
Pick up trash – especially plastics.
Print as little as necessary
Recycle
Use a reusable container for drinks
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.
Don’t turn the shower on until you are getting in
Use reusable bags
Limit water usage as you wash dishes
Carpool when possible
Plan your week shop in advance to reduce throwing waste out (don’t shop when you’re hungry)
Broken Things
God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop; broken clouds to give rain; broken grains to give bread; broken bread to give strength. Vance Havner
You are the only one who can free yourself from being held hostage by what other people think of you. You hold the key to unlocking the prison door, and it’s been in your hand the whole time. In fact, the door was never locked. Mindful Christianity
Be the Person who Breaks the Cycle
If you were judged, choose understanding.
If you were rejected, choose acceptance.
If you were shamed, choose compassion.
Be the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you.
Vow to be better than what broke you – to heal instead of becoming bitter so you can act from your heart, not your pain. Lori Deschene
Thought For The Week
Here I am Lord. I come to do your will.
