Fr Peter Finnerty, Parish Priest, 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.
Weekends: Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday 9.30am and 12pm. Bayside – Saturday Vigil 7pm. Sunday 8am, 10am,11.30am. Parish Office: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am to 12.30pm. Closed Wednesday.
Holy Day 8th Dec Mass will be celebrated at 10am and 7.30pm
| Masses for the coming week | ||
| Name | Date | Time |
| James Donnelly Junior and Senior | Mon. 5th | 10am |
| John Drew (A) | Mon. 5th | 10am |
| Martin Horan (A) | Wed. 6th | 10am |
| Intentions for Una and George Coogan | Thurs. 8th | 7.30pm |
| Peggy (Peig) Fitzgerald (A) | Sat. 10th | 6pm |
| Tony Healy (A) | Sun. 11th | 12pm |
| Anthony (Tony) Roach (3rd A) | Sun. 11th | 12pm |
Morning Prayer in our Church
Please join us for morning prayer in the Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.45am.
Advent in our Parish
This week we light the purple candles of hope and peace. The symbols for the Jesse tree are: knife – representing Isaac and Jacob; ladder – Jacob’s dream of a ladder to heaven; multi-coloured coat-Jacob’s son Joseph and 10 commandments – Moses. The theme this week is Prepare.
Next weekend, 10th/11th December, the Annual Collection for the St Vincent de Paul Society will replace the Share Collection. Please be as generous as possible during these very difficult times for the Society to meet the needs of those they support.
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 may be 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.
Reflection on Readings for this Sunday
This Sunday, the First Reading shows one of the main themes of this time: Peace. Isaiah paints a picture of the whole world, of people and animals living together in harmony, led by a King who has the qualities to rule justly. St Paul, (Second Reading), mentions the hope that is found in Scripture and the reason for us to be tolerant of one another, so we can give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, John the Baptist at the River Jordan, begs people to repent and prepare a way for the one who is to come. There is no room for complacency. People are to repent; to change their way of life. This week we can encourage people to set out on a journey to meet Jesus at Christmas. We continue to pray for all those who live in countries where there is no peace.
Excerpt from Advent Letter of Archbishop Farrell
We have much to do supporting people to deepen their faith and relationship with God; creating the structures that support vibrant communities of faith; advocating for those who are on the margin. The synodal discussions that took place last spring have taught us something new from the heart of the Church. We have rediscovered the value of prayerful reflection, listening to the variety of voices available to us, and discerning together the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Details of Parish Partnerships from Archbishop Farrell
The Parish Partnership arrangement is part of the work to enable our parishes to continue the mission of the Church in our time and is an exciting vision of how the Church in the Archdiocese can respond to the call we all received in Baptism. Our parish is part of the partnership within the Howth Deanery as follows –
Baldoyle, Bayside, Howth, Kilbarrack/Foxfield, Sutton.
While each parish will retain its identity, its sense of community and its financial independence, it will be enabled under the partnership structure, and with respectful synodal structure, to draw strength for its shared mission.
Parish Christmas Cards
Extra Christmas Cards have been ordered as there has been a big demand this year. Check with Janice next week.
Works on Church
Works on the exterior of our Church are ongoing and should be finished by Christmas.
Further remedial works are needed in 2023.
Thank you for your contributions which make this possible.
Fr. Peter
Photographs for Collection
We invite families to collect the photographs of their loved ones from the back table in our Church now.
Pope Francis this Week
Looking at today’s world, the Pope notes that in some places individualism has been revived and led to the scourge of violence between countries and peoples, undermining the hope for universal fraternity. “Nevertheless, difficult times can be challenging and transformed into times of hope… not a sign of emptiness or death, but a sign of light that communicates hope. “Hope is capable of overcoming the difficulties, the disagreements, the crosses that arise in daily life.”
What’s On!
- Crosscare Christmas Food Poverty Appeal – donate at crosscare.ie, phone 01 836 0011 or post cheque/postal order toCrosscare Christmas Appeal, 2 Saint Mary’s Place North, Dublin D07 Y768.
- Annual Mass for deceased members of Naomh Barróg in the Clubhouse next Saturday 10th December 7.30pm.
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 11am-3pm from Tuesday to Friday each week. Do call in.
- Online Weekly Reflection on the Scripture – Mondays at 7.30pm, for the following Sunday. Contact Phyllis at 086 890 9488 with email address.
- Visit the Country Market in All Saints Hall each Thursday until Christmas 10.45am-12.15pm.
- Do drop in and join us in the Parish Centre from 10.30am Wednesday for a cuppa and a chat.
- Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat, 9th-11th December, Newbridge College, for those aged 16-35. Donation only. Register at youth2000.ie
- Local Carol Concerts – Third Day Chorale sing with others in St Gabriel’s Church at 3.30pm on Sunday 11th December; Portmarnock singers sing in Portmarnock Church on Sunday 11th December at 8pm; Gardiner Street Gospel choir sing at 7pm Tuesday 13th December; Dolce sing in Raheny Church on Thursday 15thDecember at 7.30pm.
News from Kilbarrack/Foxfield Community Association
Our 3rd Annual Kilbarrack/Foxfield Community Tree event 2022 – what a spectacular evening! Thanks To McHugh’s at Centra; special guest Gerry McHugh, celebrating 60 years In business; DCC for sponsoring our Tree of Hope. Special thanks to all the boys and girls, especially those from Scoil Eoin and Kilbarrack United – hope they enjoyed meeting Santa and Tom Hardy the horse; Barry Geraghty and James Smart Kilbarrack Utd; Naomh Barróg; DJ Darren; Phil Kavanagh St Francis Hospice. Huge thanks to all involved from BREG and the Pink Ladies.
The leaf composting cages are now installed in the grounds behind our Church and Scoil Eoin. Information from 085 153 3409.
“The message of Advent doesn’t fit neatly into a soundbite or vignette. It’s too complex, too deep, to compete with glitter and noise; and it’s a hard sell in a culture that would rather skip straight to the big finish. But Advent is too important to be forgotten, because it is this season that prepares us to encounter our Lord.” Kerry van der Vinne
New Pilgrim Path “A voice crying in the wilderness”
A series of beautifully illustrated and informative short films on the life of John the Baptist through masterpieces in the National Gallery of London etc at www.newpilgrimpath.ie
Don’t Sit on the Couch and Wait
If you want to make positive changes in your life: Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it. Go out. Make a change. Smile more. Be excited. Do new things. Throw away what you’ve been cluttering. Unfollow negative people on social media. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Be fierce. Don’t gossip. Show more gratitude. Do things that challenge you. Be brave.
Give Yourself to Life
“Grandma, I’m tired. So tired of this life…”
“Take your tiredness, my child, and wrap it around yourself. Like a blanket in the cold winter months. Tiredness comes to make you a nest, to bring you to wear comfortable clothes, to make you sink into its warm embrace. I invite you to stay within yourself. Without strength, without thoughts, without actions. Like the snow that covers everything to soften the world, to make it muffled, to protect it from noise. Accept the flakes of your tiredness and let yourself be completely covered by them.”
“I could die buried under there…”
“You will be reborn instead. Like the seed in the ground. Do not resist your weariness, do not reject it with a thousand actions, a thousand intentions, a thousand feelings of guilt. It just wants to take you by the hand and lead you to sink into the void. Right there, where the source of every inner strength lies. They taught us to be strong by resisting. But it is in surrendering that the true heroes emerge.”
“I’m afraid, grandmother. What if fatigue will annihilate me?”
“My child, you are not afraid of tiredness but of losing control of yourself. The time has come for you to give yourself to life. And to generate together with it the most wonderful children: the fruits of your soul!”
Author: Elena Bernabè
Let Christmas be what You Believe In
You are enough, no need for lights.
No gift, no card Is needed. You are enough,
Remove the stress. Let Christmas be what you believe in. Hold loved ones close, Keep cheeks aglow with love built From all time. You are enough,
No need for show, It’s love that makes you shine.
No stress, all is done, the battle is won,
What will be will be. You are enough,
You are the presence; you are the star on the tree. You sit and you worry, So much to do.
So many faces to please, but you are enough,
So have a mince pie! Relax, and let go
Of the need. Heather Lea
Thought for the WeekChristmas in Heaven, what do they do? They come down to earth to spend it with you. So, save them a seat, just one empty chair. You may not see them, but they will be there. |
