Why Sunday Matters

An Invitation to Reflect on Sunday Mass

From the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the immense significance of Sunday Mass and, for those who have not yet done so, to return with renewed joy to the celebration of the Eucharist.

Please click here to view full document

FIRHOUSE PARISH 50TH YEAR CELEBRATION

The Golden Jubilee Celebration of Firhouse Parish was celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, on Sunday 16th November at 11:30 am Mass. Thanks to The Echo for featuring a story on the celebration – please click here to see the piece.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SURVEY – HAVE YOUR SAY

The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland. The survey is school specific and needs to be responded to by all parents and prospective parents locally.

It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voice heard. It is equally important that those who wish for a Catholic education for their children, and the support for sacramental preparation available in Catholic schools, would have their voice heard also. For those reasons and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, please participate in this survey if you are a parent or a prospective parent of a Primary school student.

The survey can be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey/. It closes on Tuesday, December 16.

FIRHOUSE PARISH CELEBRATES ITS 50TH YEAR

Please join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Firhouse Parish in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, on Sunday 16th November at 11:30 am Mass.

Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Dermot Farrell, and refreshments will be served afterwards in Scoil Treasa.

Safeguarding Sunday

The annual Diocesan Safeguarding Sunday will take place on Sunday, September 28. It’s a time when we reflect on the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our parishes and communities.

Please visit our Safeguarding Page

Season of Creation

As part of this year’s Season of Creation activities, some friends from Bohernabreena and Holy Rosary parish are doing a litter pick in Ballycragh park, beside the Community Centre at 2pm on Saturday 13 September.

As part of Firhouse Parish’s Partnership with Bohernabreena and St Martin’s Parishes, all are invited to partake in this activity – all ages and pets are welcome.

There will be a cup of tea afterwards and we will have flower seeds or bulbs to share.

Contact Lisa on 086 1603342 for details.

Posted: 16 February 2025

ACCORD COLLECTION

The annual collection for Accord Dublin, the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family, will take place at all Masses Next weekend February 15th and 16th February.

Posted: 9 February 2025

“KOINS FOR KIDS IRELAND”

This is a small voluntary charity putting all their efforts into providing a “Pediatric MRI Scanner” for The New Children’s Hospital when the building is complete.

www.koinsforkids.ie collects out of date, obsolete, damaged currencies and one and two cent coins. If you have any of this unwanted currency, please leave it into the Parish office.

Posted: 2 February 2025

SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY ST. BRIGID’S DAY

St Brigid’s Crosses will be blessed at beginning of 10a.m. Mass. Crosses are available for €5.00 each in the Parish Office.

Posted: 26 January 2025

MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY ST BLAISE’S DAY

The Blessing of throats, with the Intercession of
St. Blaise, will take place after 10a.m.Mass.

Posted: 26 January 2025

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULING IN PARISH PARTNERSHIP

Dear Friends in Christ,

You may know, back in December of 2022, Archbishop Dermot Farrell in his Advent Pastoral Letter, The Time has Come, confirmed parish partnership arrangements as part of the diocesan Building Hope initiative. We are currently in a parish partnership that comprises St. Martin de Porres, Bohernabreena and Firhouse. Parishes were initially invited to form a Partnership Council in order to implement practical pastoral initiatives for development. One of these areas was Mass scheduling with a view to review together how to develop quality liturgical celebrations across the partnership. This review was undertaken in the context of the reality of declining Mass attendance numbers and a decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Indeed, the decline in vocation numbers has led to an inevitable reduction in priests available for full-time ministry and this reality is already being felt in parishes including our own. Taking all of this into consideration, the following is our current weekend Mass schedule for our parish partnership.

• Saturday: 6pm Vigil Mass – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse
• 7pm Vigil Mass – St Martin de Porres, Old Bawn
• Sunday: 8.30am – St. Anne’s, Bohernabreena
• 9.30am – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse
• 10.30am – Holy Rosary, Ballycragh
• 11.30am – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse
• 12.30pm – St Martin de Porres, Old Bawn

As things stand, the above schedule is set to run for the foreseeable future. We appreciate your support and understanding in these changing and challenging times for the Catholic Church in Ireland. Let us resolve to pray for each other and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we continue in our mission to work together and live out our baptismal calling in humble and loving service.

With every blessing,

Fr Peter PP & (Fr. James PP Bohernabreena & St Martin de Porres)

Posted: 2 December