Welcome to St Maur’s Parish, Rush. And céad míle fáilte to our Parish website! We want to make our Parish website an interesting and worthwhile location for both Parishioners and visitors to keep up to date with what’s happening in our Parish.
The community spirit in Rush allows us to draw on the enormous reservoir of talents present in Rush Parish. Our community is filled with gifted and talented people who share their gifts generously and willingly, in a variety of ways.
We are fortunate to have many individuals who volunteer, through various ministries and activities, helping to build and serve our community and Parish. Perhaps you may like to share your own gifts by becoming part of one of these activities or ministry teams. We would be delighted to hear from you.
If you would like to contact us, or any of the clergy for any reason, please feel free to contact us by telephone, email or visiting the Parish office. Registered Charity Number : 20016166
Day Chapel
The Main Church is closed after Daily Mass. The Day Chapel is open all day for short visits and Daily Prayer.
We are also fortunate to have the Beautiful Grotto in the Church grounds which many people continue to visit for a short outdoor prayer. A special candle has been placed in the Grotto asking Our Lady’s Protection for our parish and all our loved ones.
Parish Office is open Monday to Friday 9.30 – 11.00 a.m.
Emails can be sent to rushparishoffice@gmail.com
Further correspondence can be left in the Green Parish Post Box which is mounted on the wall at the Day Chapel.
Eucharistic Adoration
BAPTISMS
Baptism application forms can be downloaded from our website and safely posted in the “Green Parish postbox” ,located in the main porch of the Church which is open daily.
Baptisms take place at 12.45 p.m on the first and third Sunday of each month .
Let us all work together to keep each other safe, to build up our Parish and to give fitting praise to God.
Fr Kevin Bartley and the Parish Team.
WEDDINGS
For any wedding enquiries please contact Rush Parish office.
FUNERALS
We offer our sympathies to families who have been bereaved. Your Funeral Undertaker will contact the Parish to make the funeral arrangements.
Please note there are no Funerals on Tuesdays in February and March due to Confirmation Retreats.
Let us all work together to keep each other safe, to build up our Parish and to give fitting praise to God.
Fr Kevin Bartley and the Parish Team.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
There is an Hour of Adoration each evening starting at 7pm – except for Saturday Vigil Mass at 7pm.
Extract from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence,
I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer. Amen.
Support Services for the Bereaved
HSE Bereavement Supports and Services: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/bereavement/
Supports available for Bereaved Parents
Telephone 01 4045378
Email: info@anamcara.ie
Website: https://anamcara.ie
Bereavement supports and services
Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People
COVID-19 Community Supports are now in place to ensure vulnerable members of the community are reached and helped at this time.
These comprise the local authority, Health Service Executive, County Champions, An Post, Community Welfare Service, An Garda Síochána, other State organisations, charities and other stakeholders.
Dublin City Council
Helpline 01-2228555
Email – covidsupport@dublincity.ie
Fingal County Council
Helpline 01-8905000 with the lines open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week.
E mail – covidsupport@fingal.ie.
Other Support Services
ALONE The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
SeniorLine is a national, confidential listening service for older people, run by trained older volunteers. FREEPHONE service anytime between 10am and 10pm on any day of the week on 1800 80 45 91.
Age Action and the Irish Red Cross Email: hardship2020@redcross.ie. Phone: Irish Red Cross at 01 6424600 or tel: (01) 475 6989 Lo Call: 1890 369369
Women’s Aid
Tel: 1800 341 900 Tel: +353 1 678 8858. Email: info@womensaid.ie
Men’s Aid
Tel: 01-5543811 / 01 5394277. E-mail: hello@mensaid.ie
ISPCC Dublin
Call: 01 676 7960. Email: ispcc@ispcc.ie
The Samaritans
Available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call on the phone. This number is FREE to call. Tel: 116 123. Email: samaritans.org
Pieta House
Freephone and no referral needed. Tel: 1800 247 247
Jigsaw
Offering younger people going through a hard time, or for those worried about a young person in your life. www.jigsaw.ie
https://www.jigsaw.ie/news-and-events/post/covid-19-what-were-doing