Leaving Cert Results
Congratulations to all students who received their results last Wednesday; we wish you the best over these days of waiting and decision making.
Making Decisions Prayer
Lord, I turn to you for help,
that in your wisdom you might aid me in making the right decision.
I am unsure about what is best for me, and at times I hesitate to pray for guidance, not because I don’t believe, but because I know that if I am honest with myself and with you, I will be changed – and that change unsettles me. I am comfortable now, and sometimes I am afraid of what you might be calling me to do.
Shake me from my comfort. When I doubt my ability to choose what is right, guide me in my discernment and point me in the direction you want me to go. When I turn to you, I will always find the courage to choose faith, the strength to choose hope, the compassion to choose love. I am not made or unmade by the things which happen to me but my reaction to them.
Parish Shop
Opening Hours Tue/Wed/Thur 9am – 1.m. Shop closed Mon and Fri.
Any Daily Mass Intentions left in please also include telephone number. Any Intentions for weekend Masses need to be left into the office or post-box by 12pm on Thursday to be included in Altar list. Thank you.
Baptisms
We welcome Samuel Thomas Kelly, Liam Erin Murphy, Avril Clíodhna Farragher, Megan Veronica Shrestha, Kacie Abbie Mulrooney and Cooper Hugh Mullan who were baptised last Sunday.
Planned Giving Envelope Collection 14th August
Envelope collection last Sunday amounted to €1,010. Thank you for your generosity.
Invitation from Jesus
Come adore the Lord in silent prayer all day Thursday from 7am – 10pm.
Confession times
Confession times are at 6:30p.m. before Saturday evening Mass and on request.
Acknowledgement
The Family of the late Garrett (Gary) Doyle would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their sad loss. Thanks to all those who attended the Wake, Funeral Mass and Burial. To all who sent mass cards, flowers, donations to the Mater and to all their family, neighbours and friends for all their support over this difficult time. They would also like to thank the staff of the Mater hospital and to all who helped Gary during his final days. Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Viatores Christi
Always wanted to volunteer overseas? Looking for a course about global social injustice? Learn more at the Viatores Christi (VC) – Information & Recruitment Session in Dublin on Saturday 27th August at 11am at VC HQ, 8 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7.
Child Safeguarding Training
The Parish Pastoral Council and The Child Safeguarding Officers have organised Child Safeguarding Training on Monday 17th and Monday 24th of October from 7pm to 9:30pm.
The training is split over two evenings and it is mandatory that Parish Clergy, Parish Staff, Sacristans, Safeguarding Reps, Volunteers who work directly or indirectly with children and the Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council attend both evenings.
World Youth Day
St. Maur’s Youth Choir and St.Joseph's would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped fund our trip to Poland for WYD. It was an incredible experience and wouldn't have been achieved if not for the support of our local community.
Faith for Life
Join us for our adult faith course suitable for anyone seeking a deeper connection between 
their faith and their daily lives. This year the course will take place in three venues over 4 weekends: Kilcullen Pastoral Centre, Sat 1st/2nd October, 12th/13th November; 14th/15th January and 25th/26th February. BENILDUS Pastoral Centre, KILMACUD RD. UPPER Oct 15th/16th 2016, Nov 26th/27th 2016, Jan 28th/29th 2017, Mar 11th/12th 2017. BALBRIGGAN Parish Centre, Jan 14th/15th 2017, Feb 25th/26th 2017, Apr 1st/2nd 2017, May 20th/21st 2017. The cost is €200. Sponsorship may be available from your parish. For further information and application forms contact:01 373732 or email evangelisation@dublindiocese.ie
Rush Musical Society
The Rush Musical Society will be holding a Launch night on Wednesday the 31st of August at 8p.m. in the Station House Rush (former Garda station) where details of their 2016/17 season will be announced. The society are staging The “Hot Mikado” in March 2017 with current members and New members welcome to come along on the night. Contact secretary@rushmusicalsociety.com or (086) 1956718 for further details.