Dear Parishioners,
As you are no doubt aware, we have, until now, been in a partnership with the parishes of Meadowbrook, Ballinteer and Dundrum. Recently, it was announced that we will now also welcome the parish of Balally into our Partnership. In the coming year, as part of Building Hope, we are all invited to work together towards a Partnership Council of Parishes, looking across all four parishes to plan for the scheduling of Masses and services, sharing our gifts and talents with one another. In the words of Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell , “While each parish will retain its identity, its particular sense of community and its financial independence , it will be enabled within the partnership structure …….to draw strength for our shared mission”. In his letter we are also reminded, “We have much to do together: supporting people to deepen their faith and relationship with God; creating the structures that support vibrant communities of faith; advocating for those who are on the margins”. Current mass times in St Attracta’s, Meadowbrook: 10am mass daily (every day of the week) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Friday 10:30 – 12 noon. Meadowbrook Parish Office: Open 10am to 1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tel: 2987401 Parish of Holy Cross Dundrum: Fr. John Bracken Co PP Tel: 2983494 Parish of St John’s Ballinteer and St Attracta’s Meadowbrook: Canon Liam Belton (Moderator) Tel: 4944448 Parish of the Ascension of the Lord Balally: Fr. Jim Caffrey Co PP Tel: 2954296 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days. Luke 4:1 We stand before you, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in your name. By baptism, we are members of the body of Christ, the people of God. Give us the encouragement we need to bring faith, hope and love in abundance to meet the challenges before us on the Synodal Pathway. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created and you shall renew the face of the earth. Synodal Resources are available at www.dublindiocese.ie/synodal Aware - Support & Self Care Groups If you, or those with whom you work, wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, please consider using the Phone-In and Zoom Support & Self Care Groups, the Support Line or Support Mail. These services provide support, coping skills and information – and most importantly help people who are in distress to know and feel that they are not alone in their experience. For more information about the groups www.aware.ie/support/supportgroups/ and all of our services on www.aware.ie
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