Parish Family Fun Day, Sunday 24 September 2023
Our 8th Parish Family Fun Day, was a most enjoyable event. The children were very keen to have their faces painted and had endless fun in the Bouncy Castle. A ready supply of light refreshments was provided by volunteers. In answer to prayer the rain held off, and there was even some sunshine!
Fr James Hurley appointed Parish Priest effective from 15 Sept 2023
Archbishop Dermot Farrell has appointed Fr James as new Parish Priest. He will take over from Fr Fergus on Friday 15 September 2023.
We wish him abundant graces as he assumes his new responsibilities in Our Lady Queen of Peace..
Special Mass at 7pm on Thursday 28 September, marking retirement of Fr Fergus as PP.
On Thursday 28 September, a special Mass at 7pm took place to mark the retirement of Fr Fergus as PP.
This was followed by a most enjoyable meal in Elm Park Golf Club, organised by the Parish Pastoral Council.
New Weekend Mass times, starting Sat 16 Sept 2023 (arising from the retirement of Fr Fergus as Parish Priest)
Saturdays: 10am and 12 noon, No Vigil Mass at 6pm
Sundays: 12 noon and 9pm. No Mass at 10am
Next Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 5 October, 7-8pm
The next Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration will be on Thursday, 5 October, from 7 to 8pm. It will be livestreamed here.
Veneration of Relic of the True Cross: 8pm on Thursday, 14 September 2023
At 8pm on Thursday 14 September a liturgy venerating a relic of the True Cross took place in Our Lady Queen of Peace. The celebration included a homily and blessing with the Relic. It was also possible for those attending to personally venerate the Relic.
This was Fr Fergus’ last liturgical ceremony as Parish Priest.
Talks, Season of Creation 2023 (1 Sept – 4 Oct), in our Parish Partnership
Our Partnership Partnership “Laudato Si Care of Creation Group” have arranged a series of events to celebrate the Season of Creation 2023 (1st September to 4th October).
Evening Recollection, Tuesday 19 Sept 2023, 7:30-9:30pm (in person & online)
Recollection Theme: “Discovering the tender mercy of God for us”.
It will begin with a meditation at 7:30pm and will be be livestreamed on the parish website, Facebook and YouTube.
Video recording available here.
Marriage Preparation Sessions: Mondays at 8pm
Couples looking for more in-depth preparation over a period of weeks/months may wish to try ‘Preparing for Marriage with Pope Francis’, a programme offered by Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish.
We meet on Mondays at 8pm.
Contact Fr James.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for September 2023
For people living on the margins
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.