The Seven Catholic Sacraments
The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.If you learn more about the sacraments, you can celebrate them more fully.
Please keep our Candidates for Confirmation and children preparing for First Penance and First Holy Communion in your prayers. Thank you.
Baptism Team
Baptism Team Training will take place in our parish centre on Wed 10 Feb at 7:30pm. This training will be led by Colette Furlong, All Hallows College, Dublin. Our Baptism Team are always looking for new team members so come along and join in. If you would like any information Drop in to our pastoral office or contact Hannah at 087-1774357.
We would like to welcome for Baptism
Megan Anne Reade Taylor Conway
Karly Stone Holly Egan
If you are interested in getting your child Baptised at the Easter Vigil please contact the Parish Centre on 045 480 727
Best wishes to their family
May 8th 2010
A preparation meeting for parents of children receiving First Eucharist will take place on Monday 22nd February in the parish centre. Halverstown, Brannockstown and Steiner School will meet at 12pm and Scoil Bhríde will meet at 8pm
Ceremony of Penance March 2nd 2010
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March 19th 2010 at 11.00am
We welcome the candidates for confirmation to the Prayer Service of Light on March 9th 2010 Room 11 : Ms. MurphyAlan Laura Emily Lauren MaxineMarissa Jack Leah Shanelle EllaPaula Laurence Adam C.J. Alex LukeBarry Shauna Kelsey Amy DanielleJamie Katie Ruth Sophie EstelleLeah Stephen Kerri Emily Martin Room 12 : Mr O’RaoghaillJennifer C. Sarah Jane Conor M. Conor TBAoibhínn Aaron Louise RachaelNiamh L. Katie Juliette Julia Alannah David Owen Alex Orlagh Niamh B. Niamh S. Vytautas Erica DylanGavin Cameron Cian Jodie KieraJennifer G. Vitalija Naoise Cameron F
Congratulations to
Emma Barker & Gerard Joyce
Fiona Maher and John Lynch
&
Susan Browne and Richard Hayles
Who were married recently, best wishes for the future.
In the Republic of Ireland couples must give three months notice of their intention to marry in writing to their local registrar.
However, on November 5th 2007, the new requirements of the Civil Registration Act, 2004 come into effect. This requires that all couples must give three months notice of their intention to marry to any civil registrar in person. In order to do this couples must contact the registrar's office beforehand to make an appointment.
Sample of a Reading for Marrriage
Readings for your Wedding
First Reading - usually from the Old Testament
2. Responsorial Psalm (this is often sung)
3. Second Reading - usually taken from the New Testament
4 Gospel (preceeeded by an Acclamation)
Sample of a Reading for Marrriage
A reading from the book of Tobit (8:4-8)
On the evening of their marriage, Tobias said to Sarah,
‘Let us pray and implore our Lord that he grant us
mercy and safety.’ Tobias began by saying,
‘Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors,
and blessed is your name in all generations forever.
Let the heavens and the whole creation
bless you forever.
You made Adam,
and for him you made his wife Eve
as a helper and support.
From the two of them the human race has sprung.
You said,
“It is not good that the man should be alone;
let us make a helper for him like himself.”
I now am taking this kinswoman of mine,
not because of lust,
but with sincerity.
Grant that she and I may find mercy
and that we may grow old together.’
And they both said, ‘Amen, Amen.
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Your Future: The Presentation Brothers Blackrock, Dublin.
We pray for all the sick and housebound in the Parish.
Prayer for those who are sick
Lord, care for me.
Come into my loneliness with your
friendship;
Come into my weariness with your strength
Come into my worries with your peace;
Come into my sufferings with your comfort;
Come into my sorrows with your joy;
Come into my sadness with your
Consolation;
Come into me here with your love;
Come into my life with your compassion
