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 |
| Funeral Mass Greg Curley, RD | Mon. 25th | 10am |
| Funeral Mass Ann Bradshaw, RD | Tues. 26th | 10am |
| Hannah Boylan (A) | Wed. 27th | 10am |
| Thomas Doherty (A) | Wed. 27th | 10am |
| Dave Rooney, Birthday Rem. | Sat. 30th | 6.30pm |
| Frank, Theresa and Brian McLouhglin (A) | Sat. 30th | 6.30pm |
| Gerry Keogh (A) | Sat. 30th | 6.30pm |
| Maureen Scully, Month’s Mind | Sat. 30th | 6.30pm |
| Michael Tierney (2nd A) | Sun. 1st | 12pm |
Come Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
The Feast of Mercy will be celebrated here today, 24th April, starting at 3pm including Procession, Rosary, Confession with many priests available, Chaplet. Healing of the Generations Mass at 5.30pm. All are welcome.
A Message of Thanks
Many thanks to everyone involved in preparing our Church for the Easter ceremonies – beautiful floral arrangements, decoration of the altar. We wish to acknowledge all those who donated chocolate and Easter eggs and a ‘thank you’ to an anonymous donor of a large number of eggs for the children, which were found with joy in the grounds on Easter Sunday.
We ask you to bring small bottles to the Church for Easter water.
Scoil Eoin Fundraiser
Scoil Eoin announces the launch of a fundraiser lotto beginning in May. This is a fundraising initiative where the money raised will be used to directly support our school and the children’s education including IT and sports equipment. Your support for this will be most welcome. All details are at
https://ourfundraiser.ie/org/scoileoinkilbarrack/
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 11am – 3pm from Tuesday to Friday each week
Reflection on Sunday’s Readings
‘Peace be with you!’
The outpouring of God’s love and mercy flows throughout this Sunday’s liturgy. The joy of resurrection rings out in the words of praise in today’s Psalm: ‘Give Thanks to the Lord for he is good, His love has no end’. It reminds us that in dark and challenging times, the presence of the risen Christ is a comfort in our distress. Shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus, the disciples are hiding, fearful of what might happen to them (Gospel). Jesus appears among them in the midst of their fear, his presence bringing them peace. Thomas is not there, and cannot believe what he is told. Eight days later, Jesus stands among them, and the reality of the resurrection is revealed to Thomas, too. Today, Jesus stands alongside us, tenderly drawing us from doubt and disbelief. He has breathed his Holy Spirit upon us. Just as he sent the disciples two thousand years ago, he sends us out, to bring peace and healing to a fractured, hurting world. We pray for that peace that only Christ can bring, in our hearts, our communities and in our world. At this time we especially remember the people of Ukraine and eastern Europe.
Mission Impossible!
Pope Francis is urging all to understand that they are called to be missionary disciples. The Dublin Diocese and the Spiritan Fathers invite us to a course on Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, 4th May-8th June, in Kimmage Parish Hall, Church of the Holy Spirit. Cost €30. Email Seán Goan at smi@spiritan.ie.
Pope Francis this Week
Fear is like a tomb that can “bury us,” Pope Francis said, but the Risen Lord’s words to the women who were the first to announce his resurrection apply to us, as well: “Be not afraid.” Jesus knows that “our fears are our daily enemies” and that “our fears hide from the great fear, that of death:
fear of fading away, or losing loved ones, of being sick, of not being able to cope further,” the Pope said. But Easter marks the day that Jesus conquered death, he added, “so no one else can tell us in a more convincing way: ‘Do not be afraid.’”
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.
- Easter Dues Envelopes
Easter Dues Envelopes may be returned to the Sacristy.
Aware – Support and Self Care Groups
If you, or those with whom you work, wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, please consider using the Phone in and Zoom Support & Self Care Groups, the Support Line or Support Mail, now and the holiday season. https://www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/
New Pilgrim Path
One New Testament book is reserved for Easter Day and the following fifty days until Pentecost in Catholic and most Protestant churches, and is never otherwise read publicly in Sunday or weekday liturgies –The Acts of the Apostles. Peter Edmonds SJ invites us to spend some time exploring its background and character as we try to grasp the significance of Easter and deepen the peace, hope and joy which the season offers. Access at www.newpilgrimpath.ie
Meet and Greet
A group of people hopes to bring together Ukrainian families in the area for a cup of coffee and a chat in Bayside Community centre to see how help can be provided. Please contact Anna Reilly 087 138 9351.
Choirfest for Ukraine Today
Choirs, including Cappella; Dolcissimo; Dublin Airport singers, Enchiriadis Treis; Fir Dolce; Third Day Chorale and Tredagh Singers, will gather to sing in St Gabriel’s Church, Clontarf, today Sunday 24th April at 3pm, in aid of The Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. All welcome. Retiring collection.
Northside Partnership ‘Stop Smoking Course’
A free 6 week Stop Smoking course is available, delivered through either group or one- to- one support and on zoom or in person. Please contact Amanda Downes – 085 847 8961 for further details.
Invitation to Book Launch – Darkness into Light
This book by Joan Freeman will be launched on Tuesday 3rd May in Dubray Books Grafton Street. To attend, email info@beehivebooks.ie
Anger is Within Me
A monk decides to meditate alone so he takes a boat and goes to the middle of the lake to meditate.
After a few hours of silence, he suddenly feels the blow of another boat hitting his. With his eyes still closed, he feels his anger rising and, when he opens his eyes, he is ready to shout at the boatman who dared to disturb his meditation. But when he opened his eyes, he saw that it was an empty boat, not tied up, floating in the middle of the lake…
At that moment, the monk achieves self-realization and understands that anger is within him; it simply needs to hit an external object to provoke it.
After that, whenever he meets someone who irritates or provokes his anger, he remembers; the other person is just an empty boat. Anger is inside me. Thich Nhat Hanh
Be That Kind of Person
Be the kind of person who isn’t afraid to ask someone if they are okay twice if they say they are, but look like they aren’t.
Be the kind of person who smiles at people even if they don’t smile back.
Be the kind of person you wished for when no one was there for you.
Be the kind of person who is brave enough to stand alone in a crowd for what is right.
Be that person because we need more people like that in the world.
Be that person because people like that are rarer than the rarest diamonds and gold.
Prioritise the Uniqueness That Makes You
Don’t prioritise your looks, my friend, as they won’t last the journey.
Your sense of humour though, will only get better with age. Your intuition will grow and expand like a majestic cloak of wisdom. Your ability to choose your battles, will be fine-tuned to perfection.
Your capacity for stillness, for living in the moment, will blossom. Your desire to live each and every moment will transcend all other wants.
Your instinct for knowing what (and who) is worth your time, will grow and flourish like ivy on a castle wall.
Don’t prioritise your looks my friend, they will change forevermore, that pursuit is one of much sadness and disappointment.
Prioritise the uniqueness that make you and the invisible magnet that draws in other like-minded souls to dance in your orbit.
These are the things which will only get better.
Ten Lessons I want to Instil in my Kids
If you made a mistake, apologise. If you’re thankful, show it. If you’re confused, ask questions. If you learn something, teach others. If you’re stuck, ask for help. If you’re wrong, fess up. If you love someone, tell them. If you trip, get back up. If someone needs help, help them. If you see wrong, take a stance.
Learn to Find a Stronger You
There will be many things in life that you won’t have control over. They will cripple you, hurt you, break you into pieces but they will also build your character, change you completely as a person. So when you encounter them, don’t fear them. Welcome them as opportunities to grow, to be a better version of you. You will be hurt but in the same process you will learn how to find a stronger you – Dhiman.
Thought for the Week
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you’ve chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu.
