Period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (around 10 minutes), with brief reflections and prayers led by a parent. There are gaps to permit the children to speak to Jesus in their own words. Preparatory class and games afterwards.

Couples looking for more in-depth preparation over a period of weeks/months may wish to subscribe to the ‘Preparing for Marriage with Pope Francis’ programme offered by Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish.
Our next session will take place on Monday 27 March at 8pm.
Meetings in person and online can be arranged by contacting Fr James.

Recollection Theme on the eve of Ash Wednesday: “A new heart create for me, O God”.
It began with Mass and homily at 7:30pm and was livestreamed on the parish website, Facebook and YouTube.
Video recording available here.

This Advent we launch our Annual Christmas Appeal for our parish outreach project in Lodwar, Kenya.
Bishop John and Sr Agnes are most grateful for your Christmas gift of education to help these girls break out of the trap of poverty.

Following the Building Hope Gatherings in Parishes, Archbishop Farrell has recently announced new Partnership Pastoral Areas in the Archdiocese.
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be part of a partnership with Donnybrook, Booterstown and Milltown Parishes.
See Archbishop’s video on Partnerships here.

2022 has been very difficult for families coming to Crosscare needing help. For the first time in many years, they have seen a rise in the number of working families struggling with ongoing increases in the cost of living. The demands of Christmas put even more pressure on people already finding it hard to make ends meet.

In every generation we are asked to be ready, recognising the salvation offered in Christ Jesus, on fire with his Spirit, proclaiming the Gospel in every season, finding new ways to witness to the presence and power of Christ in our own lives and to the people of our time.

Share Appeal Sunday takes place on the weekend of November 12/13, highlighting the important work that is funded by the weekly collection. See letter from Archbishop Farrell and brief video giving an overview of the benefits of the Share collection.

The month of November is traditionally the time of year when Church liturgy invites us to pray for all those who have passed from this world. Video recording of Mass available afterwards.

World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. The theme this year is: ‘You Shall Be My Witnesses’ (Acts 1:8).