Stay Connected!
Issue 22
Hello <<First Name>>,
A busy weekend unfolds before us all - but one where we are given the opportunity to pull back a little and connect with our Creator, connect each other, connect with creation around us and continue to connect with our cuddly companions big and small!
Read on to see how you can Stay Connected this weekend.
Tell a friend (or stranger!) about this e-letter and encourage others to sign up here so they too can be connected.
Check out the Greystones Parish and Kilquade Parish websites during the week for information too.
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The risk for Christians today is that we read the parable complacently, because it clearly refers to Jews and Christians in the first century. Sacred Space offers a range of short reflections on the message of the tenants managing the vineyard for us today. This is the one that I will carry with me as I encounter the Gospel in our liturgy this weekend. (Paul)
“We are the tenants in the parable. We are provided by God with everything we need to make our vineyard prosper. God gives us the freedom to run the vineyard as we choose – but it is God’s. We need to be sensitive to what God desires of us. This is what prayer is about – coming to know the mind of God within our lives”.
(adapted from reflections on the Gospel from Sacred Space)
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Tune in to the webcam before 11:30am Mass to hear the welcome.
The Scripture readings are available daily and for Sunday.
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St. Anthony’s Church Livesteam
10:30 Mass from St. Anthony’s Church in Kilcoole is being streamed live. to join the liturgy, click here.
As we develop our outreach through this technology, be sure to watch this space
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Last weekend is dedicated to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding in the Dublin Diocese. In the Kilquade/Greystones Pastoral area there are four Safeguarding Representatives. Take a few moments to listen to a message about this important aspect of our parish life.
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Sacramental Ceremonies
Congratulations to those from who will make their First Holy Communion this weekend:
Newtownmountkennedy Primary School
Church of Ireland
Greystones Educate Together NS
Congratulations to those from who will be confirmed in their faith this week:
Kilcoole Primary School and
St. Brigid's National School
Please remember them all in your prayers.
The Sacramental ceremonies for the parishes of Greystones and Kilquade are being live streamed. Click here for the links to the different ceremonies this week.
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SMILE! :-)
All those who made First Holy Communion or Confirmation are invited to send in a photo of the special occasion so we can make a photocollage. Click here
Remember to ask permission of the people in the photo!
(If Fr. John or Fr. Gerard are in the photo, you already have permission to send that one in!)
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Ever wish you knew more about the Sunday Mass Scripture Readings?
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Groups meet weekly, via Zoom, to read and discuss the background and basic messages of the following Sunday’s Mass Readings.
Join a group MONDAY MORNING 11.00-12.00 OR MONDAY EVENING 7.30-8.30pm.
First session Monday 13th October.
If you are interested in having more details phone Alice Quinn at 086 863 9433.
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This Season of Creation, thousands of people and communities have renewed their relationships with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment.
“The time is running out” (1 Cor 7:29).The Vatican shares how to live out Laudato Si' though the publication "Journeying towards care for our common home"
And finally - some things to investigate or participate in:
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It's easy peasy to get involved in the Care of Creation on Sunday 4th October... All the details you need are here.
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Blessing of the Animals
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Some say it's "ruff".... others say it's "cat"... that all our furry companions cannot gather to be blessed and have a good sniff about the place this year.... but do not fear, creatures far and near, a blessing will be imparted! Full details here. |
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Attending Mass
Booking is essential for attending all masses.
Mass intentions may be booked through the Pastoral Area Parish Office. Details below.
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Your Financial Support to the Parish and Diocese is Welcome
Thank you to everyone who has donated and continues to support the Pastoral Area during this difficult time. When donating, we would encourage you to make online donations, as a preferred contactless option.
Details on how to support and contribute to the Greystones Parish or the Kilquade Parish are available by clicking the appropriate links. Thank you.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Saturday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm by appointment in St. Kilian’s Church in Greystones parish and St. Patrick’s Church in Kilquade parish.
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A Community Praying For Each Other
If you have a petition, you are welcome to submit a prayer which will be included in our Night Prayer gathering. Details of Night Prayer here.
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Let us pray for those who have died recently.
Requiem Masses celebrated in our Pastoral Area this week include those of:
John Sweeney
We offer our sympathy to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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Congratulations to the following couple who were married in St. Patrick's Church this week.
Nicholas Stanley & Bridget Brankin
May the Lord deepen their love for one another in the years ahead.
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WELCOME
to the newest members of our Christian Community
Last Sunday, 27th September, through the waters of Baptism,
Harry, Emmeline & Rheya in St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole and
became the newest members of our Christian Community.
May they continue to grow strong in body, mind and spirit in the years ahead.
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Please contact the pastoral area office if you wish to enquire about the Baptism Preparation Programme. Phone (01) 287 4025 or (01) 281 9658
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In the coming weeks, look out for information here on the following:
Thinking about November Remembrance
Harvest Special
Sacramental Preparation for 2021
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Musical Moments for Reflection
Our theme this week is "LITTLE FLOWER"
Click on any of the images below and listen to the selection,
reflecting on the words and music that you hear and images your see.
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