The Parish of St Matthews is in need of Funeral Ministers. Fr Piaras Mac Lochlainn P.P. would like to ask Parishioners to come forward and volunteer to assist in the Church during Funerals. For further information please contact the Parish Centre 01 626 5695.
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This morning, the last morning of the year, our heavenly Father brought Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI home to the house in which—as the Lord Jesus himself assures us—there are many rooms (see John 14:2). We pray for Pope Benedict’s eternal rest, and give thanks for all that God wrought through his ecclesial service as Pope, as pastor, as theologian, and as teacher of our…
Alpha, a New Year’s Gift to yourself? Alpha is an eleven week course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life, and God. It is based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. Participants connect over food, to begin: watch a video: take time to Connect, Watch, Discuss. The discussion time is an…
Special event on Wed. Nov. 17thRE CLIMATE CHANGE AND HOW IT ISAFFECTING US ALLJoin us for a screening of‘The Letter’The Letter is a new film which explores howspiritual values unite us in the face of aplanetary emergency.This builds on our ongoing initiatives toprotect the most vulnerable of our brothersand sisters.The event will take place on November 17that 7pm in the Assumption Church…
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging…