Church of St. Laurence O'Toole, Kilmacud

Return to Mass – Welcome back!

Weekend Mass Schedule We are now back to our pre-lockdown weekend Masses: Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 10 am and 11.30 am. Weekday Mass Mass is on daily at 10 am apart from Thursday when there is the

27th May – Fr Richard Gibbons

Fr Richard Gibbons from Knock Shrine will celebrate Mass and give a talk on Our Lady here in Kilmacud on Thursday at 10 am. There will also be Mass at 7:30 pm on the same day – Thursday – followed

Readers Wanted

We are looking to expand our team of Ministers of the Word. If you are available to read at Sunday mass, please email kilmacudparishoffice@gmail.com or let Christine in the parish office know. Training will be provided to all new Ministers

Celebrations of Sacraments

Since the relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions on May 10th we have been delighted to return to daily Mass and to have 50 mourners present at funeral Masses. As you know celebrations of First Communion and Confirmation are not permitted

Prayer to St. Joseph the worker

Glorious St. Joseph patron saint of work – May the light of our souls bless what we do – Let us see in our work the beauty of our creator – May the sacredness of our craft bring joy to

Bring Flowers of the Rarest – The May Altar

In “The Joy of Love” Pope Francis encourages us to go to Our Lady and to look to her and the Family of Nazareth as a guide and encouragement in our own family lives. Families and schools are invited to

“He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45)”

It was (and is) curious that each of the speakers of our recent Lenten talk’s series at Mount Merrion spoke of the Scriptures. How St Therese turned to the “luminous” Scriptures when heavy theological theses were “breaking her head”. How

Help decorate Our Lady’s altar with your artwork

Pray the Rosary in the Month of May

Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews who enjoy colouring in? We are looking for colourful pictures to decorate Our Lady’s Altar for the month of May. You can draw your own picure, or download some drawings below. We

KNOCK YOUTH PILGRIMAGE

Saturday, 24th April, 12noon -2pm, via Zoom. This will be a great interactive session for teenagers from across our Diocese to experience pilgrimage together through workshops, small group discussions, fun and prayer. To register for this youth group you will

ECUMENICAL BIBLE WEEK 2021

Ecumenical Bible Week 2021 is an exciting and successful venture which is now in its eight year and will run from Pentecost Sunday (23rd May) to Trinity Sunday (30th May) 2021. Ecumenical Bible Week (EBW) is led by the Archdiocese

Parish Triduum 29th, 30th, 31st March

Easter Hope in a time of Pandemic Easter Triduum ‘Catch-Up’, March 29th, 30th, and 31st Monday 29th playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Tuesday 30th playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Wednesday 31st playback: 10am Mass Evening Prayer Parish Triduum: 29, 30,

Annual Acies Ceremony

Due to Covid 19 the annual ceremony of consecration to Our Lady for members of the Legion of Mary (both active and auxiliary) cannot take place physically. However anyone is welcome to join the ceremony on webcam on Wednesday 24th

Enrolment ceremony for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion

Saturday March 20th @ 6pm & Sunday March 21st @ 11.30am Enrolment Ceremony – First Holy Communion The enrolment ceremony for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion takes place this weekend for our Parish schools. We pray with and for

POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ – Audrey O’Sullivan

A few words from Audrey O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Mount Merrion PPC. POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ It is wonderful and indeed inspirational, that Pope Francis went to Iraq last week. Clearly it was dangerous. His personal security at risk.

A Celtic Lenten Journey – Harp, Voice and Violin

A Lenten series, organised by Kerrie O’Connor and Sarah Lane (from Balally parish) brought to you from the Avila Carmelite Centre Donnybrook. Part 2: A Celtic Lenten Journey: Harp, Voice and Violin – The Passion of Jesus    A Celtic Lenten

Novena to St Joseph in the Year of St. Joseph

Pope Francis announced that 2021 would be the ‘Year of St. Joseph’ describing Saint Joseph as “the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation”and so we

Commitment Ceremony – for the girls in 6th Class in St Raphaela’s

Sunday 7th March at 11.30am – via webcam We warmly welcome the girls and their families to join us online for this Mass. They will make a commitment to help at home, at school and in the community as they

A CULTURE OF CARE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

with JANE MELLETT Trócaire | Laudato Si’ Working Group March: 2nd, 16th, and 23rd Time: 8 pm (Dublin time) Zoom details: Please contact: ta.info.irl@gmail.com Brochure: Culture of Care – INVITATION

A list of online Talks during Lent – all are very welcome!

Tuesday Evenings A CULTURE OF CARE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME with JANE MELLETT Trócaire | Laudato Si’ Working Group March: 2nd, 16th, and 23rd Time: 8 pm (Dublin time) Zoom details: Please contact: ta.info.irl@gmail.com Brochure:

Online Rosary every Thursday @8:15 pm

Legion Of Mary Online Rosary Thursday at 8:15 pm (via Zoom)   Meeting ID 847 609 5920 (pw 811527)