The Light is ON for YOU: Experience the JOY of Reconcilation with God our Father
Jesus is the face of God’s merciful love You are invited to experience Christ’s healing love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Christmas. If it has been a long time since your last Confession, we will do all we can to help you prepare for and receive the Sacrament of God’s mercy. Confessions available in […]
Spiritual Batteries, Wednesday 18 September 2020, 7-9:30pm
We are happy to announce that the monthly sessions of Spiritual Batteries LIVE will resume on Wednesday 18 September. More details and podcasts: http://www.spiritualbatteries.com. Also Irish Catholic article. Young Adults are invited to come to Our Lady Queen of Peace and spend time in adoration before the Blessed Eucharist, while being guided in their prayer through Scriptural […]
Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People
COVID-19 community supports are now in place to ensure vulnerable members of the community are reached and helped at this time. These comprise the local authority, Health Service Executive, County Champions, An Post, Community Welfare Service, An Garda Síochána, other State organisations, charities and other stakeholders. These Dedicated helplines are focused specifically on ensuring that […]
Making your FIRST COLLECTION and SHARE donations more tax-efficient, using envelopes
There has been a good response to our initiative of using an envelope system for our First Collection and Share Collection, which began on 1 July 2017.If you would like to participate in this scheme, please fill out the form (downloadable at the bottom of the page) and hand it in or email it to […]
Collections at Sunday and Holyday Masses
The First Collection at Mass: Support of Priests The first collection at Mass supports priests currently serving in the diocese as well as those who are retired or sick. A scheme introduced in July 2010 has standardised the level of remuneration of all priests in the diocese, in accordance with position held and years of […]
Family Offerings
After Car Park rental income, the Family Offering is our most important source of income and we appreciate the generosity of all those who contribute. This money covers the day-to-day running of the church, which includes utility bills, insurance, small repairs and maintenance. While we are pleased to receive contributions in any form, we do […]
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee advises the parish priest in relation to financial matters. It oversees parish finances in order to support liturgical services, community activities and maintain parish property with full transparency and accountability. Members of the Finance Committee President: V. Rev. Fergus O’Connor, PP Chairman: John Halpin Members:
Hospitality Group
After the 10am Mass on Thursdays (Sept-June) a cup of tea and coffee is provided by a group of volunteers from the parish. Apart from parishioners, we are very happy to welcome visitors from other parishes and, as often happens, out-patients and visitors to St Vincent’s Hospital.
Flower Arrangers
A small group of parishioners looks after the flowers in the Church. Special floral arrangements are done for important liturgical occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Flowers add beauty to the church and enhance our celebrations. If you are interested in adding your skills to this group, please let us know in the parish office
Society of St Vincent De Paul
The Society of St Vincent De Paul, or the Vincents as they are commonly called, is a Christian voluntary organisation set up in 1833 for the purpose of helping those in need. Its founder, Frederic Ozanam was inspired by the French saint of the poor after which the society is named. The Society is an […]