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June 21, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 21st June 2026

Today is The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

June 14, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 14th June 2026

My thanks to all who participated in the Novena to the Sacred Heart; to our servers, sacristans, candle-sellers, choir members, cantors, organists, ministers of the Eucharist, collectors and celebrants of the various Masses. May the Sacred Heart continue to bless us all.

June 7, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 7th June 2026

Today is The Feast of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

May 31, 2026

Weekly Newsletter- 31st May 2026

We might pray in a special way on this the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity that the community of love which is the Trinity might be reflected in the hearts and minds of world leaders, bringing about a true and lasting peace. 

May 24, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 24th May 2024

Today is Pentecost Sunday

May 17, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 17th May 2026

Today is Ascension Sunday.

May 10, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 10th May 2026

Today is The Fifth Sunday of Easter.

May 3, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 3rd May 2026

We are now in the month of May which is associated with devotion to Our Lady.

April 26, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 26th April 2026

Today is The Fourth Sunday of Easter.

April 19, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 19th April 2026

Today is The Third Sunday of Easter.

April 5, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 5th April 2026

On behalf of the Jesuit Community, may I wish you all a peaceful and hope-filled Easter.

March 29, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 29th March 2026

Today is Passion (Palm) Sunday. We begin our celebration today with the Blessing of the Palms and the Procession.

March 22, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 22nd March 2026

Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

March 15, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 15th March 2026

Tuesday, 17thMarch, is the Feast of St. Patrick. Masses will be at 9.15 am and 11.00am.Enjoy the day! 

March 8, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 8th March 2026

 We are now on the fifth day of The Novena of Grace in honour of St. Francis Xavier. It is very consoling to see all three sessions each day being so well attended

March 1, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 1st March 2026

Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. The Novena of Grace begins next Wednesday, 4th March. We will pray for each other’s intentions during this important time together.

February 22, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 22nd February 2026

Today is the First Sunday of Lent. Fr. Brian Christopher will be our preacher for the Novena of Grace this year

February 15, 2026

Weekly Newsletter- 15th February 2026

Today is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Lent begins this week on Ash Wednesday, 18th.

February 8, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 8th February 2026

Today is the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saints of the Week – Saints Cyril and Methodius – Saturday, 14th February

February 1, 2026

Weekly Newsletter- 1st February 2026

Today is the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saint of the Week – Saint John de Britto, S.J. (1647-1693) – Wednesday, 4th February

January 25, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - 25th January 2026

Today is the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saint of the Week – Saint Thomas Aquinas – Wednesday, 28th January

January 18, 2026

Weekly Newsletter- 18th January 2026

Today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

December 14, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 14th December 2025

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent – “Gaudete Sunday”. The Third Candle (this is the pink candle) represents the joy felt at the birth of our Lord, as well as the joy we have in anticipation of His return.

December 7, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 7th December 2025

Today is the Second Sunday of Advent

November 30, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 30th November 2025

Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new Church year.

November 23, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 23rd November 2025

Today is the Feast of Christ the King – the last Sunday in the Church Year. Next Sunday, we begin the Season of Advent, in preparation for Christmas.

November 16, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 16th November 2025

November 9, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 9th November 2025

Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.

November 2, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 2nd November 2025

October 26, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 26th October 2025

October 19, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 19th October 2025

October 12, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 12th October 2025

October 5, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 5th October 2025

September 28, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 28th September 2025

September 21, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 21st September 2025

September 14, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 14th September 2025

September 7, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 7th September 2025

Today is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 31, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 31st August 2025

Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 24, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 24th August 2025

Today is the 21thSunday in Ordinary Time.

August 17, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - August 17th 2025

Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 10, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 10th August 2025

Today is the19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

August 3, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 3rd August 2025

Today is the18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 27, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 27th July 2025

Thursday, 31stJuly is an important day for the Jesuit community. It is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

July 13, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 13th July 2025

First Reading (Deuteronomy 30:10-14)Moses urges the people to obey God’s law, not as something imposed from outside them, but as something that springs from deep inside themselves.

July 6, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 6th July 2025

Today is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 29, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 29th June 2025

Today is The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. We might pray especially for Pope Leo today during our Sunday Mass.

June 22, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 22nd June 2025

We began the Novena to the Sacred Heart last Thursday 19th June and the novena will conclude on Friday 27th June

June 15, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 15th June 2025

Today is Trinity Sunday.

June 8, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 8th June 2025

Today is Pentecost Sunday. We pray today that the Holy Spirit would give courage to each one of us in bearing witness to our faith. 

June 1, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 1st June 2025

Today is the Feast of the Ascension

May 25, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 25th May 2025

The Novena to the Sacred Heart will begin on Thursday 19th June and finish on Friday 27th June.

May 18, 2025

Weely Newsletter - 18th May 2025

On this Sunday, Pope Leo XIV formally begins his pontificate. Let us pray especially for him

May 11, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 12th May 2025

Today is the Fourth Sunday after Easter – Vocations’ Sunday. We rejoice at the election of Pope Leo XIV.

May 4, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 4th May 2025

Today is the Third Sunday after Easter. We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

April 27, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 27th April 2025

Today is the Second Sunday after Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday.

April 20, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 20th April 2025

Today is Easter Sunday!I hope that you have a happy Easter and a restful weekend.

April 13, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 13th April 2025

Today is Passion (Palm) Sunday

April 6, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 6th April 2025

Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 30, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 30th March 2025

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent – known as ‘Laetare Sunday’. ‘Laetare’ means ‘to rejoice’ maybe because we are half way through Lent!

March 23, 2025

Weekly Newsletter-23rd March 2025

As in Advent, so now in Lent, I will be offering some quiet time with music, scripture, poetry and prayer in the John Sullivan Room

March 9, 2025

Weekly Nesletter - 9th March 2025

It is very consoling to see so many attending the different sessions of the Novena. Our church was made for large congregations and so it’s at its best during these days. Thank you all for coming.

March 2, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 2nd March 2025

Today is the Eight Sunday in Ordinary Liturgical Time.

February 16, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 16th February 2025

Just a few notes about the Novena of Grace, beginning on Tuesday 4 March.

January 26, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 26th January 2025

Today, Sunday 26th January, we give thanks for the ceasefire in Gaza. We might continue to pray for the safe release of the Israeli hostages and for a peaceful exchange of Palestinian prisoners.

January 19, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - 19th January 2025

Today, Sunday19th January, we might remember in our prayers the people of Los Angeles who have lost their homes and possessions.

January 12, 2025

Weekly Newsletter-12th January 2025

Today, in the Church calendar, we begin the First Week in Ordinary Time. However, since the time of Jesus Christ, there is no such thing as ‘Ordinary Time’ – all time is sacred.

January 5, 2025

Weekly Newsletter- 5th January 2025

Happy New Year! God bless you and your family with joy and health throughout the year.

December 22, 2024

Weekly Newsletter- 22nd Deember 2024

Today, Sunday, 22nd December is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Fourth Candle, called the Angel’s Candle, symbolizes love and the message of God’s love that the angels announced at Christ’s birth.

December 15, 2024

Weekly Newsletter- 15th December 2024

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTThe Third Candle (this is the pink candle), is called the Shepherd’s Candle, and represents the joy felt at the birth of our Lord, as well as the joy we have in anticipation of His return. 

December 8, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 8th December 2024

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. The Second Candle, called the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizes peace and preparation, reflecting Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and the peace that Christ’s birth brings.

December 1, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 1st December 2024

Today, Sunday, 1st December is the First Sunday of Advent. In bygone days, Advent was a time of fast and abstinence in preparation for Christmas! We have tended to forget that aspect! How might I prepare, spiritually, for Christmas this year?

November 24, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 24th November 2024

Find the Joy of Jesus in peace and quietness as we prepare for Christmas. Every Friday in Advent, at 11.30am, join us from 11.30am to 12 noon in the John Sullivan Room, starting on 29 November.

November 17, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 17th November 2024

Find the Joy of Jesus in peace and quietness as we prepare for Christmas. Each Friday, at 11.30 AM, Fr. Brendan and Fr. Donal will offer a quiet space nourished by music, meditation and prayer to prepare and to mull over the meaning of Christmas.

November 10, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 10th November 2024

Our Reading Club is thriving! We are studying Paul – A Biography by the scripture scholar, N.T. Wright. It is a very accessible read. Next meeting Monday, 25th November (10.00-12.00)

November 3, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 3rd November 2024

Welcome to our weekly liturgies. Our Saturday morning talks on the Christian mystics conclude this coming Saturday with a lecture on Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Many thanks to all who attended these talks. It is very encouraging to see so many give up their Saturday mornings to come.

October 27, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 27th October 2024

Thanks to all those who have responded to the October Appeal.

October 20, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 20th October 2024

This weekend parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. Thank you for supporting in whatever way you can.

October 13, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 13th October 2024

There will be the first meeting of the Parish Council here in Gardiner Street this coming Monday (October 14th) at 7.00pm.

October 6, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 6th October 2024

Our Saturday morning talks on the Christian mystics continue to be very well attended.

September 29, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 29th September 2024

 I was delighted to welcome up to 40 people at the first of our Saturday sessions on Christian mystics. The group was enthusiastic and engaged. Our Monday Reading Club is also going very well.

September 22, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 22nd September 2024

On this ‘Safeguarding Sunday’ it is important that you should know who our Safeguarding Representatives are.

September 15, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 15th September 2024

Welcome to our Weekend Masses. Delighted to welcome 14 members to our book club last Monday.

September 8, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 8th September 2024

Welcome to our Weekend Masses. Tomorrow, Monday, 9th will be the first meeting of our book club, beginning at 10.00am.

September 1, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 1st September 2024

It is hard to believe that we are already in September – where has the summer gone? Now that the schools are back perhaps we can settle into an autumn routine.

August 25, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 25th August 2024

Welcome! I hope that you all managed to get a break during the summer, or are still planning to do so.

August 18, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 18th August 2024

18th August - Feast of St. Helena

August 11, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 11th August 2024

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- 15TH AUGUST. Mass on Thursday 15 August at 6 pm

August 4, 2024

Weekly Newslettter - 4th August 2024

FEAST OF ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA. EXCERPT FROM THE HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL - Wednesday, July 31, 2024

July 28, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 28th July 2024

This Wednesday, 31st July, will mark 50 years of Gardiner St Parish and the day when we become part of the Pro-Cathedral Parish.

July 21, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 21st July 2024

Br Eamonn Davis’s funeral on Tuesday was a beautiful and heartwarming occasion.

July 20, 2024

Decree of Parish Merger with Pro-Cathedral

This is the decree issued by Archbishop Farrell to merge Gardiner St and Pro-Cathedral Parishes.

July 14, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 14th July 2024

The All Things New retreat for young adults at Gonzaga College was very lively and fruitful.

July 7, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 7th July 2024

Our young adults had a wonderful time during All Things New retreat last weekend. Fr. Niall is taking a little break after it, and we hope he recuperates during that time.

June 30, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 30th June 2024

We created a memory board with old photos from the church, and some personal memories that we shared with permission. You can see it at the back of the church!

June 23, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 23rd June 2024

The announcement of new appointments for Irish Jesuits is traditionally made on 21st June, the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga. This year a number of changes for Gardiner Street were announced.

June 16, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 16th June 2024

Sincere thanks to everyone who donated to the special collection for the Sacred Heart Novena. We raised over €3,000 for Jesuit youth ministry.

June 9, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 9th June 2024

I warmly invite you to attend ‘Joyce and the Jesuits’ here at SFX on Bloomsday, next Sunday 16th June at 12.30 pm. You will hear some well-known excerpts from Joyce’s stories which feature Jesuits.

June 2, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 2nd June 2024

At the first Mass of this year’s novena to the Sacred Heart, Fr Michael Kirwan said that the image of the Sacred Heart allows us to visibly see God’s love for us.

May 26, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - 26th May 2024

Dear Parishioners, We had a beautiful inauguration of the John Sullivan Room last week, before the monthly Mass.

May 21, 2024

Young Adult Retreat in Gardiner Street

On Friday, 17th May, and Saturday, 18th May, the Jesuits hosted a retreat for Young Adults (18-35) entitled "Intimacy, Boundaries, Relationships, Sexuality and Spirituality".