Parish Mission Statement
Our aim in this parish is to become a community of people who are consciously moved by the Spirit of Jesus to care for one another personally and in community, and share responsibility for the growth of the Kingdom of God.
Areas of Concern
Evangelisation:
- Proclaiming the Word of God
- Developing programmes of faith formation, especially for the young
- Fostering the sacramental, liturgical and prayer life of the parish
Community:
- Supporting marriage and family life
- Fostering the role of the single person in the parish community
- Young people: encouraging leadership in reaching out to young people and engaging them in their questioning and deeping in their faith
- Caring for the sick and elderly in our parish
- Looking for ways to welcome and include new members to the parish community, especially the new Irish, to ensure that people of different nationalities and cultures find their place in the liturgy and life of the parish
- Enabling the lay faithful to carry out their particular vocation of shaping society in accordance with the Gospel
Communication:
- Fostering effective ways of communicating with members of our parish community
Social Justice:
- Strengthening commitment to social justice; caring for the marginalized, thereby ensuring that the parish community is a true witness to the love of Jesus.
- Addressing the particular social challenges of the parish and ensuring that the parish community is sensitive to the needs of all.
Evaluation:
- To review life and activities of the parish on an ongoing basis.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council
President: Fr James Hurley PP
Chairperson: Peter Flanagan
Brian Hughes
Catherine O’Flynn
Pietro Soldini
Justin Sullivan
The Parish Pastoral Council normally plans to meet once a month (10 times a year).
New Members
People who would like to help with their talent and energy are more than welcome. Please contact Elisa in the Parish Office.
