Posts from September 2024

Anam Cara

SUPPORTING PARENTS AFTER BEREAVEMENT PARENT SUPPORT 2024 DATES *** 9th of September *** 14th of October *** 11th of November *** 9th of December Online Parent Support evening each month; please email for details The Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, D 24 XC9W phone us at : 085 288 8888 email us at: info@anamcara.ie website : www.anamcara.ie

Rumblings from the Bunker

CAN YOU HEAR IT?  LISTEN CAREFULLY….Ssh….THERE IT IS AGAIN…CAN YOU HEAR IT?                         RUMBLINGS FROM THE BUNKER – ( a word from the Pastor )             There’s a bell tolling in the distance. I have heard people say it’s a death knell. It’s a sombre bell which some say is signalling the death of the Church.  When this is put to people there’s a great range of reaction from ‘ please God that won’t happen’  to ‘that’s good news –…

Bethany Bereavement Support

A safe, free and supportive place to journey through your grief. A voluntary community/parish based service which aims to help and support bereaved adults. Bethany members have themselves been bereaved. They are trained to listen with understanding and empathy. They will accept you as you are and will support you for as long as necessary. visit: www.bethany.ie or contact 087 990 5299 Celbridge Bethany mobile : 086 845 4778

Parish Notices 8/9/2024

PARISH OF ST. PATRICK AND ST. BRIGID CELBRIDGE AND STRAFFAN 8th of SEPTEMBER  2024    [Cite your source here.] Next Hospitality Gathering in St. Brigid’s, Straffan is after 11am Mass, September 15th. All welcome.  ***************************** New! Exciting News!   FAMILY MASS in St Patrick’s Church, first Sunday of the month at 12 noon, beginning October 6th. “SEASON OF CREATION” IS CELEBRATED BY THE CHURCH DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER UP UNTIL OCTOBER 4TH WHEN WE CELEBRATE ST FRANCIS OF ASSISSI   Date for…

Rumblings from the Bunker 8/9/2024

It is perhaps my single greatest disappointment, in my life as a priest. I speak of how many of us miss the fact that we as Christians are called to have a unique personal relationship with Jesus. I appreciate these words are easily spoken and I have regularly encountered people, including people of strong faith, who have difficulty accepting this concept.                             I have come to the conclusion that this lack of intimacy with Jesus, should be the cause of…

Blessing of School Bags !

Congratulations to all our children starting school for the 1st time and to those who are returning from the Summer Break. A special service is planned for you ! …. The Blessing of the School Bag’s, will take place on the 19th of September at 7 pm in St Patrick’s Church. A simple, short but joyous service to celebrate your venture into school life. All families welcome to attend