Baptisms
We welcome Lillian Li dandy, Isabelle Hilary Leonard, Tom Breslin, Harrison Corr, Dylan O Toole, Neil Hollywood & Adam Bollard Canon, baptised recently in our parish. No Baptisms in July. Bookings are now available for August.
Deaths
We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of Jimmy Doyle and Catherine Collins who passed away recently. May they rest in peace.
St. Maur’s Choir – Saturday June 6th
The choir will sing music composed by the late Mr. Jack Harte who was Choir Master in the 1970′ and 80’s, at 7 p.m. Mass on Saturday 6th June at 7 pm Mass. Thank you to all involved.
Feast of Corpus Christi – Sunday June 7th
The children who made their First Holy Communion are invited to join in the Corpus Christi procession after the 11.30 Mass, in their communion outfits. Ice creams will be available after the procession.
Child Safeguarding – Sunday 7th June
One of our child safeguarding representatives will address the congregation at all masses this weekend.
Novena to St Anthony – 5th- 13th June
Novena began on Friday 5th June and will continue until the Feast of St. Anthony which is Saturday 13th June.
Feast of the Sacred Heart
Friday 12th June is the Feast of the Sacred Heart Ministry of the Word A new roster for the weekend Masses from 06/07 June’15 to 25/26 July’15 is now posted on the Parish Information Board.
Blessing of Graves
Sunday 28th June 3pm Whitestown. 6pm Kenure.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
PPC meeting will be held on Monday, 8th June, at 8.30 pm.
Parish Finance
All “charity donation” tax forms have now been distributed. If you believe that you should have received a form but have not, please contact Fiona in the Parish Office, 01-8949464. Please forward any completed forms to the Parish office at your earliest convenience.
Gluten Free Hosts
Gluten Free Hosts will be available from the Eucharistic minister near the Tabernacle at the side of the altar.
Parish Office
Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 9-1 and Friday 11-1. Available at the office: Certs (€3). Mass cards (€5): Sympathy, Anniversary, Mass Bouquet, Mass Intention, Thank You, Birthday & Get Well. Communion & Confirmation cards are also available. We have a gift shop with beautiful communion missals, grave candles, children’s bibles, bookmarks, angel pins, rosary beads, bracelets, Padre Pio medals and scapulars.
Prayers for those taking exams
Please make use of our Prayer Space for all those taking exams at this time. We ask all students, or anyone else on their behalf to add their names to our Prayer Commitment Book for those taking Exams which is located on the table in the porch of the Church. All these names will be remembered and prayed for each day at daily mass and at our weekend masses until all the State examinations are finished. We want all students to know that Rush Parish will be thinking of them during this exhausting time.
Rush National School Cleaner Position
Applications are invited for the position of part-time cleaner in Rush National School. Closing date for applications is the 19th of June 2015. Please forward C.V. to The Chairperson, Board of Management, Rush National School, Rush, Co. Dublin. Commencement date of position is the 26th of August 2015.
Anam Cara
Monthly Parent Evening will be held on Wednesday 17th of June 2015 from 19:30 to 21:00 in Applewood Community Centre, Castleview Lawn/ Bunbury Gate Road, Swords, Co Dublin. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.
Rush Water Safety Week 2015 12th – 17th July Contact rushwatersafety@gmail.com for details.
Skerries Water Safety Week 2015 2nd – 8th August 2015
Last chance to register on Saturday 20th June 10:00-4:00 at Skerries Sailing Club. Registration form available via email from skerrieswatersafety@gmail.com or from Skerries Library, Skerries Community Centre and Skerries News Office. Completed registration form should be brought, with payment, to registration day. ALL queries in relation to class allocation/level will be answered at registration on 20th June.