Posts from September 2024

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