The Lay Ministry Collection will support the development of a variety of lay ministries, providing for more women and men to work alongside the priests and deacons. Our hope is that lay ministry will make a significant contribution to pastoral life into the future.
“.. to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine. Accept this act that we carry out with confidence and love. Grant that war may end and peace spread throughout the world." - Pope Francis
"Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine." - Pope Francis, Act of Consecration
At 4.30pm today in solidarity with all who were attending vigils around the country, we lit a candle and prayed together as a community for Aisling Murphy whose life was cut short tragically this week. We prayed for her family and all those whose lives were touched by Aisling.
The season of Advent invites us to create space and stillness within, to notice and prepare our hearts to connect with God, each other and creation.
Join us online via zoom for some facilitated quiet reflection for 15 minutes during lunchtimes for the Tuesdays of Advent