Mass of Remembrance for St. Vincent’s Patients
Mass of Remembrance for St. Vincent’s patients, Saturday 16/11, 12 noon
Fr James Hurley appointed Parish Priest effective from 15 Sept 2023
Archbishop Dermot Farrell has appointed Fr James as new Parish Priest. He took 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..
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
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!
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.
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).
PATHWAYS: Exploring Faith as an Adult
Applications are now open for the next intake of participants for Pathways. This two-year, one evening a week programme, run by the Dublin Archdiocese, begins in DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, on Thursday 28th September 2023 (7pm – 9:30 pm). Places are limited so early application is advised. More details here.
First Holy Communion of Orran Nair, Sunday 25 June 2023
Parishioners at the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 25 June were very happy to witness the First Holy Communion of Orran Nair.
Relationships Enrichment: Sessions for engaged and recently married couples
Several couples are attending our monthly Relationships Enrichment sessions for engaged and recently married couples.
The date of our next meeting has yet to be decided.