Dear Friends,
Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Front Office, during this holiday time, will be open Monday to Friday from 11.00am – 1.00pmand Saturday from 10.00am – 2.00pm; Sunday 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Saint of the Week St. Albert Hurtado, S.J. (1901 – 1952) – Monday, 18th August
Born in Viña delMar, Chile, Albert came from an impoverished family but won a scholarship to the Jesuit College in Santiago. He studied law at the Catholic University of Santiago and entered the Jesuits in 1923 at the age of 22. He studied philosophy in Córdoba, Argentina and theology in Barcelona, Spain and in Louvain, Belgium. He gained a doctorate in pedagogy and then returned to Chile. He became Professor of Pedagogy in the Catholic University. He devoted much of his time to the care of poor youth and abandoned children on the streets of Santiago. He found homes for the poor children called Hogar de Cristo (The Home of Christ). He launched a public housing scheme in Chile. By the time of his premature death, he was a national hero in Chile. On his deathbed, he is reputed to have said, “The Master calls me and here I am, ready and happy. ”Albert was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 29th October, 2005.
Reflection of St. Albert Hurtado
“Isn’t it time that we realized this ideal of our faith, to give a home to the homeless? Christ goes about our streets in the person of so many sufferers. Christ is living under the bridges in the person of so many children…Christ has no home!”
New Readers & Choir members.
During these summer months, you might like to think if you would like to be part of the ministry of reading at Mass or joining the choir under the excellent guidance of Margaret and Seamus. Please give it a thought. You would be very welcome. We are always looking for volunteers!
Fr. Brendan
GARDINER STREET CHURCH READING CLUB
The Reading Club will begin on Monday, September 1st. The following session will be on Monday, 29th September. After that, each session will be on every second Monday from 10.00am to 12.00pm . The book for reading and discussion is The Essence of Prayer by Ruth Burrows OCD.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK
The annual Knock novena continues to August 21.The theme this year is “Pilgrims of Hope” as we continue to celebrate this Jubilee year. You can attend in-person or online at www.knockshrine.ie. There is a great variety of speakers at two masses each day which take place at 3pm and 8pm. It’s an opportunity to renew our faith and to hear from women and men with different perspectives on our church and the role faith plays in our society.
Fr. Niall Leahy SJ is scheduled to preach on Tuesday, 19th August with the topic “Our Place in the Garden: Living with Humility in Creation.”
THE SEPTEMBER MESSENGER HAS ARRIVED!
September is the month in which we celebrate the birth of Mary, Mother of God. Tom Casey SJ writes that her arrival marks the beginning of hope and that she offers us not just love but strength, insight and direction.
With our regular reflections, scripture and children’s pages, we also have delicious recipes for our lovely Irish apples, in season now.
ARCHBISHOP FARRELL’S LETTER on the recent shocking attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin
“It is time to stand up for justice and equality. It is time to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters. It is time to stand up to those who seek to divide our community through rumour and malice. It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred.”
It can be found, along with his statement on the matter, athttps://dublindiocese.ie/indian-community-statement-2025/.
DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION FORGAZA – AUGUST 24
“I invite all parishes in the Archdiocese to dedicate Sunday 24th August as a special day of prayer and reflection for Gaza and for a renewed commitment by the international community for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. This appeal, which I am making in conjunction with Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh (whose letter is available here), unites us in prayer before God, crying out for an end to all the terror and violence being perpetrated with tragic results for all.
As Pope Leo said, addressing theyoung people gathered for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, and encouraging them intheir desire to transform our world for the good: ‘We are with the young peopleof Gaza, we are with the young people of Ukraine, with those of every landbloodied by war. My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that adifferent world is possible: a world of fraternity and friendship, whereconflicts are not resolved with weapons but with dialogue.’ (Pope Leo XIV,Angelus, 3rd August 2025).
May we all be a sign, by our prayer and action, that a different world is possible, and that a route to peace and reconciliation can and must be found through dialogue”.
+Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin
TWO VACANCIES ON DIOCESAN STAFF
There are currently two vacancies on the diocesan staff:
Administrator – Vetting: A permanent position of Vetting Administrator to support the Child Safeguarding& Protection Service of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
As the Vetting Administrator, you will assist the Director and the CSPS team in all aspects of the management of child and vulnerable adult protection concerns. Additionally, you will handle other administrative responsibilities. The position is full-time and is on-site. Hybrid arrangements will be offered after successful completion of the probation period.
Assistant (temporary role): A temporary position as a Clerk – Vetting has become available to provide administrative support services to the Vetting Coordinator. The position is full-time and is on-site. Contract duration is 4 months.
Full job descriptions can be found at https://dublindiocese.ie/vacancies/.
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the advertised role. Applications should be sent to Cintia Mota, HR Administrator, via email at cintia.mota@dublindiocese.ie, no later than 5pm on Friday, August 29. If you have any questions about the role, please email the same address.
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: € 842; Share collection:€ 148.