Happy New Year!
God bless you and your family with joy and health throughout the year.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EASTER
Know dear brothers and sisters that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God’s mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Saviour.
On the 5th of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season.
On the 20th April we will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 29th day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 8th day of June, the feast of Pentecost.
On the 19th day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
On the 30th Day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,
To whom is honour and glory for ever and ever
Amen
Fr. Brendan
SAINT OF THE WEEK – Saint Raymond of Penyafort (1175–1275)– 7th January
He was a century old when he died, and his legacy and influence have lived on for many more centuries. Saint Raymond was an evangelist at heart, but he was an educator, lawyer, canonist, organizer, preacher, and penitent by trade. He served the Church in numerous ways throughout his 100 years.
From Raymond, we can learn a respect for law as a means of serving the common good.
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in prayer those who have died recently:
Mary Kelly
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
BL. JOHN SULLIVAN SJ MONTHLY MASS Blessing of the sick and thanksgiving for his life on Saturday 18th January at 1 pm.
MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO CHRISTMAS DUES they are an important help towards the running costs of the Church. Mass at 1pm on Wednesday 22nd of January will be offered for the intentions of the donors.
All contributions are gratefully accepted, and the donors are remembered in our prayers.
THE LITTLE 11- Sunday 12th January
Special activities for children every second Sunday at 11 am Mass. Children are led in special faith formation activities, such as guided prayer, storytelling, drawing, etc. by a group of safeguarded volunteers These activities take (for 15-20 minutes) in the Coffee Room, opposite the door leading to Pope Francis corridor. Parents are also welcome
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2025
Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. Join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.
January: For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
February: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life
March: For families in crisis
April: For the use of the new technologies
May: For working conditions
June: That the world might grow in compassion
July: For formation in discernment
August: For mutual coexistence
September: For our relationship with all of creation
October: For collaboration between different religious traditions
November: For the prevention of suicide.
December: For Christians in areas of conflict
LAST WEEK COLLECTION
Church: € 547, Share collection: € 96