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Welcome
A warm welcome to all, especially to those who have moved into Firhouse Parish in recent times.
Application / Request Form for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2021
Archdiocese of Dublin – Message from Archbishop Dermot Farrell
2021 Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Please find below a link to a recorded message by Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the parents of children due to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year.
Join Mass Live
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
No Mass on Tuesdays – Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m.
Song of the Week
Please see recent announcements below.
Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to a marathon of prayer for an end to the Covid-19 Pandemic by praying the Rosary each day of May.
The Monday rosary will be on zoom while the current lockdown continues; if you would like to join in please send an email to rayryan66@yahoo.com.
Easter Dues / Offerings
Thank You to all who have returned their Easter Dues / Offerings so far.
Dues / Offerings may be left into Presbytery 1, the Parish Office or the boxes inside the doors of the Church.
Easter Dues / Offering envelopes are available on the tables inside the doors of the Church.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Year of St Joseph
A series of ‘New World of Mary’ Conferences are organised during lockdown by the young adult group, within the Legion of Mary.
The series have become popular for the interesting talks given by both clerics and layfolk, now available on YouTube.
One to be recommended in the ‘Year of St. Joseph’, is an interesting insight into this beloved but silent father figure: ‘Blessed Be St Joseph, Her Most Chaste Spouse.’
ACCORD
Accord Dublin has a new website. For Sacramental Marriage Preparation Courses, or for Marriage and Relationship Counselling please visit: www.accorddublin.ie
Coronavirus – New Level 5 Restrictions now in operation from 26 December 2020 – No Public Mass
Parish of Firhouse
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Visitors are welcome to join us
Normal Mass Times
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Sunday
- 6.00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass (Congregational Singing)
- 9.30 am 11.00 am (Adult Choir September-June; otherwise Congregational Singing
Mass Times until further notice:
- Monday – Saturday 10 am / Prayer Service on Tuesdays;
- Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturdays at 6 pm, & Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30am.
Chalice with the Precious Blood for Holy Communion
Unfortunately for anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance, the reception of Holy Communion under the species of the Body of Christ (The Host) can have health side effects. To facilitate anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance we now have separate “gluten-free” hosts which can be received, not from Eucharistic Ministers but from the Priest.
Weekdays
- Monday, and Wednesday to Saturday: 10.00 am (Weekday Masses are subject to change as announced).
- Prayer Service on Tuesdays instead of Mass, unless it is a Holyday of Obligation
Mass Times until further notice:
- Monday – Saturday at 10 am (except Tuesday)
- Prayer Service on Tuesday at 10 am
Chalice with the Precious Blood for Holy Communion
Unfortunately for anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance, the reception of Holy Communion under the species of the Body of Christ (The Host) can have health side effects. To facilitate anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance we now have separate “gluten-free” hosts which can be received, not from Eucharistic Ministers but from the Priest.
Working Holydays of Obligation
Normal Mass Times
- When a Working Holyday of Obligation falls on a Monday, the Mass Times are: 10.00 am and 7.30 pm
- When a Working Holyday of Obligation falls on Tuesday to Saturday the Mass Times are: 7.30 pm (Vigil Mass) and 10.00 am
- St. Patrick’s Day – 17th March: 7.30 pm Vigil (If St. Patrick’s Day is a Sunday 6.00 pm Vigil Mass; if St. Patrick’s is a Monday there is no Vigil Mass); otherwise 9.30 am & 11.00 am
- During covid restrictions Sunday 11:00 am Mass now takes place at 11:30 am
Chalice with the Precious Blood for Holy Communion
Unfortunately for anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance, the reception of Holy Communion under the species of the Body of Christ (The Host) can have health side effects. To facilitate anyone with gluten/wheat intolerance we now have separate “gluten-free” hosts which can be received, not from Eucharistic Ministers but from the Priest.
First Friday Visits to the Housebound
Holy Communion is brought to our ill or housebound parishioners normally on the First Friday of every month. If you, or someone you know, would like a First Friday visit, please let us know by contacting the Parish Office at 01-452 4702 or email: olmcfirhouseparish@gmail.com
Normal In-Church Services
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Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
We have Eucharistic Adoration every Friday for approximately one hour from 10.30 am (after 10.00 Mass) until 11.30 am. All are welcome for quiet prayer.
Wednesday 7 pm to 8 pm – online only.
Morning and Evening Prayer
Monday evening Rosary for our young people. Are you concerned about reluctance of many young people to embrace the faith? If so, please join us on Monday evenings at 6.00 pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ballycullen Avenue, to pray the Rosary for this special intention. It will take only 15 minutes or so. All are welcome. (Please enter by the Parish Office Gate).
Weekday morning Rosary: After 10.00 am Mass each morning the Rosary is prayed by an ad-hoc group of parishioners at the back of the church. Anyone who would like to join in is very welcome.
Miraculous Medal Novena
Every Monday after 10.00 am Mass we have this short novena consisting of four special prayers and prayer for our own intentions.
Annual Bereavement Mass
The Annual Bereavement Support Mass in November each year is organised by the Bethany Bereavement Support Group.
Please click here for more information on the Bethany Bereavement Support Group.
Tuesday Morning Prayer Service
There is no Mass in the parish church on Tuesdays. Instead, we have a service provided by some of our Ministers of the Word and Ministers of the Eucharist. We are grateful to these volunteers for their willingness to provide this service. It has become a necessary but vital part of parish life.
The service consists of a penitential rite, reading of the word of God (scripture readings of the day), intercessory prayers and distribution of Holy Communion. No doubt, in future, we will need, and can expect to see further lay involvement in parish ministry.