Hello everyone,
In the absence of Fr. Brendan I will be working in the church. I was ordained recently (7th of September) at this church. I am looking forward to being here over the next few weeks. Please keep me in your prayers. You will be in mine.
Saint of the Week- St. Robert Bellarmine SJ
St Robert Bellarmine SJ (1542–1621), was a Jesuit cardinal, theologian, and Doctor of the Church whose wisdom continues to guide the Church today. Born in Italy, he entered the Society of Jesus and quickly became known for his brilliance, humility, and deep love of Christ. As a professor and later a cardinal, he defended the faith during the turbulent years of the Reformation with clarity and charity, always seeking to win hearts as well as minds.
His writings on scripture, the sacraments, and the life of prayer remain timeless, emphasising that true holiness flows from a humble relationship with God. Despite holding high office, Bellarmine lived simply and cared deeply for the poor, embodying Ignatian values of service and discernment. He was canonised in 1930, he is the patron saint of catechists. His feast day, 17 September, invites us to renew our commitment to faith, learning, and loving service.
Fr. Patrick SJ
BL. JOHNSULLIVAN SJ MONTHLY MASS
The monthly Mass in honour of Blessed John Sullivan SJ will be celebrated on Saturday 21stSeptember at 1 pm.
THE LITTLE 11-TODAY
Special activities for children are offered every second Sunday during the 11 am Mass. A dedicated team of safeguarded volunteers leads children in faith formation activities such as guided prayer, storytelling, and drawing. These sessions, lasting approximately 15–20 minutes, take place in the Coffee Room opposite the entrance to the Pope Francis corridor. Parents are welcome to attend.
READING CLUB
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 29th September from 10.00am until 12.00pm in the John Sullivan Room. Our book for this session is The Essence of Prayer by RuthBorrows, OCD. The next book will be The History of the Bible by John Barton.
SATURDAY MORNING TALKS
I will be offering talks on key figures in the history of Christian Spirituality on Saturday mornings beginning, Saturday, October 11th, 10.00 – 12.00. There will be seven sessions in all. I hope to present the life and spirituality of The Beguines; Francis of Assisi; Meister Eckhart; Erasmus; Martin Luther; Thomas Merton; Roger of Taizé.
OVERCROWDEDACCOMMODATION IN NORTH INNER CITY
Do you share your bedroom with 2 or more people? Do you feel like there are too many people in your home? If so, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice would like to talk with you.
I work for JCFJ as a housing researcher. Our offices are here in Gardiner St and Fr Niall Leahy SJ is our new Director. I have started gathering people’s stories about living in overcrowded accommodation in the North Inner City.
If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions, are privately renting, and you would like to tell me about your experience, please email me, Alexia, ataobrien@jcfj.ie. All conversations are held in confidence, and I never use people’s names. Thank you, Alexia.
MANRESARETREATS
Oasis Days: Saturday, 27 September 2025; Saturday, 18 October 2025. Take time to pause with an Oasis Day – a gentle, one-day retreat of reflection and guided prayer, offering quiet space for prayer, rest, and renewal.
Visitwww.manresa.ie for more details.
SEASON OFCREATION
This year’s Season of Creation has as its theme “Peace with Creation”, inspired by the passage from Isaiah 32:14-18, “My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” In a world of challenges and division, marked by war and climate change, how can we as people of faith create and work towards peace with creation?
POPE LEO PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER
For our Relationship with all of Creation
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence withall creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
Last Week’sCollection
Church: €763.Share: €135
Card reader: €370