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 |
| Lucy Dennis & Teresa Goldburn (A) | Mon. 17th | 12pm |
| Cathal Molloy (A) | Mon. 17th | 12pm |
| Liam and Dolores Bolton (A) | Tues. 18th | 10am |
| Joe and Kathleen Jones (A) | Tues. 18th | 10am |
| Teresa Goldburn (1st A) | Sat. 22nd | 6pm |
| Marie O’Brien (A) | Sat. 22nd | 6pm |
| Lorna Donagher (A) | Sun. 23rd | 12pm |
Four Seasons Collection
Our First Collection of 2025 will be on the weekend of 29th/30th March to raise funds to replace our current sacristy bathrooms and small kitchen area. At present they are not functioning properly, causing blockages and leaks throughout the sacristy area, destroying the carpet. This collection plays a vital role in achieving the completion of these projects. Please support this collection on the 29th/30th March.
Lent – Don’t Give Up – Take On!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday – Friday from 11-3pm; Monday reflections on Zoom. Tuesdays, Journey. Morning prayer 9.45am each morning except Thurs., Sat. and Sun.
Reflection on the Scriptures
Our Zoom reflections are on Mondays 7.30-8.30pm Insight and understanding are gained as we reflect on the readings for the following Sunday. All are welcome. Contact Phyllis 086 890 9488 with email address.
Journey Through Lent – Invitation
Will you journey with us for one hour each Tuesday through Lent as we reflect on the Word of God in preparation for a more personally meaningful Easter season? Led by Fr Séamus in our Parish Centre. Tuesdays 7.15 – 8.15pm – All most welcome.
More ideas for Lent – more next week!
- Call someone you don’t talk to regularly.
- Daily Mass when possible.
- 30 minutes/1 hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Pray morning and night prayers.
‘This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!’
Today’s readings are full of hope, encouraging us to reflect on faith and transformation, and to trust in God’s promises. As Lent continues, we try to spend extra time in prayer, giving ourselves more opportunity to recognize the presence and action of God in our lives.
In Luke’s Gospel of the Transfiguration, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain to pray. In the presence of Moses and Elijah, they see a glimpse of Jesus’s true identity: his divinity is revealed. A voice from the cloud confirms Jesus as God’s Son and says: ‘Listen to him!’
Faithful Abram also hears God’s voice, promising him offspring and land to him and his descendants. (First Reading)
St Paul (Second Reading) tells the Philippians to model themselves on those who already live as Christians. He encourages us to hold fast to Christ rather than focusing on worldly distractions (‘earthly things’). Those who are faithful will have their true home in heaven, where Jesus will transform our bodies to be like his.
The Psalm is full of trust and hope. We are encouraged to seek God’s face and strength always: he is the light in our darkness, and our salvation.
We pray that, like Peter, James and John, we may have a deeper trust and faith in Jesus, as we focus on listening to him. We remember especially this week those who are victims of natural disasters and the climate crisis.
Mass times for St Patrick’s Day
Kilbarrack: 9.30am and 12pm Bayside: 10am and 11am.
The Parish Offices will be closed for the Bank Holiday.
Trócaire 2025
We continue to read of the life of Ilma, Julio and their family and the difficult conditions in Guatemala. Find out more at www.trocaire.org
Trócaire boxes are on the back table in our Church – please take one and return during Holy Week.
As we celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig, may we be grateful for our rich heritage, for our ancestors who celebrated the Eucharist at Mass rocks, walked many miles, some barefoot, fasting from the previous night to get to Mass.
Outdoor collection last week for the St Fintan’s High School Zambian Immersion Project 2025 raised €1528
The students are very appreciative of the support of the clergy and the parish and by the generosity of everyone.
A Message from Pope Frances
“Listen, perfection does not exist. A human being cannot attain it because we are simply not made to be fulfilled here. Here we are given an opportunity to learn. So, make the most of this trial of life and do it now.”
Baptisms
Congratulations and welcome to the Christian Community
Rian Adam Byrne, Noah Comendador
Oliver John Cullen Comendador, Cal James Martin Donnan and Isla Stephanie McElwaine
who were all baptised in our Church last weekend.
New Pilgrim Path – Laudato Si’ Lent Calendar
The Laudato Si’ movement invites us to look at our spiritual and ecological lives with fresh eyes and offers a calendar with daily actions to make this Lent a season of renewal, hope and commitment. It’s a time for our hearts to change and then take concrete actions to make that change visible in the world. Access the calendar and resources for St Patrick’s Day at www.newpilgrimpath.ie
Ministers of the Eucharistic needed in Beaumont Hospital. No experience needed. Training provided. Call 01 8528164 or email chaplaincy@beaumont.ie
The booklet ‘God’s Influencer’ about Carlos Acutis, who will canonised shortly, available in the Parish Office from Monday 17th at special offer of €10 15 copies are ordered – more can be obtained if necessary.
What’s On
- Chairobics every Tuesday 11.30am, Parish Centre.
- Pilates classes for over 18s.30-10.30am. Tuesdays. Parish Centre. €25 for 6 classes. Prof coach. Contact Sean.cleary@dublincity.ie.
- Manresa – Lenten online prayer, 4pm. also Wednesdays. 7pm- 8:30pm 26th March. 2nd April. 9th April. See www.manresa.ie. Call 01 5529448 email: reception@manresa.ie.
- Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration. Pilgrimage to Knock. 5th/6th Email.eucharisticadoration.ie See www.eucharisticadoration.ie. Local bus 8am 6th April. Contact Karen 086 086 8004.
- Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. Information via –knockpilgrimage@dublindiocese.ie
- Free bereaved parents support evening from Anam Cara. 7.30pm 19th Hilton Hotel. Malahide Road. No booking needed. Also, online support. 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
- Trócaire. “Listening to Nature” 4 online workshops 7.30pm from 19th March. Register https://trocaire-org.zoom.us/webinar/register /WN_9NkPhjoJSA2CD706auPStQ
- Litmus Spring Seminar. 10am-1pm. Blackrock College. €10 on day. Saturday 22nd Book https://forms.office.com/e/hn5KYGmWwU
- Two retreats Dominican Retreat Centre Tallaght. Springtime in the Soul preparing for Holy Week. 5th April 10am-4pm. Reflections on the Easter Triduum with the Women in the Scripture 11th-13th Contact on 01 4048189 for details.
St Johns Corner Book Stand
We are introducing books for sale on the book stand in St. John’s Corner. It will be replenished every few months. If you want a particular book, please let Janice know in the Parish Office and she will try and order it for you. Prices are on each book. To pay please put money in the safe on the wall beside the book stand or give it to Janice or Aishling in the Sacristy/Parish Office.
Safe Harbour has produced two books for children bereaved by suicide. Printed copies can be ordered at Getting a copy of Safe Harbour – Irish Childhood Bereavement Network. Or download at
childhoodbereavement.ie/safeharbour.
Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig
Aspal mór na hÉireann,
Ainm oirearc gléigeal
Solas mór an tsaoil é.
D’fhill le soiscéal grá dúinn
D’ainneoin blianta i ngéibheann.
Grá mór Mhac na páirte,
D’fhuascail cách ón daorbhruid.
Sléibhte, gleannta máighe
‘S bailte mór na hÉireann,
Ghlan sé iad go deo dúinn,
Míle glóir dár naomh dhil.
Iarramid ort, a Phádraig,
Guí orainnne Gaela,
Dia linn lá ‘gus oíche
‘S Pádraig Aspal Éireann
St Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
You know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Just be kind. Every act of kindness spreads peace to the world, love to the heart and light to us all.
Note to Self
“What is my purpose in life?” I asked the void.
“What if I told you that you fulfilled it when you took an extra hour to talk to that kid about his life?” said the voice. “Or when you paid for that young couple in the restaurant? Or when you saved that dog in traffic? Or when you tied your father’s shoes for him?”
“Your problem is that you equate your purpose with goal-based achievement. The Universe isn’t interested in your achievements… just your heart. When you choose to act out of kindness, compassion and love, you are already aligned with your true purpose.
No need to look any further!”
Don’t start your day with the broken pieces of yesterday. Every day is a fresh start. Every day is a new beginning. Every morning, we wake up is the first day of the rest of our lives. Do your best and leave the rest to God.
Thought For the Week
I saw many humans on which there were no clothes. And I saw many clothes in which there were no humans. Rumi.
