Parish Shop
Opening Hours – Tue/Wed/Thur 9am – 1am.
Shop closed Mon and Fri
We now have a full range of Christmas items in stock including Christmas Candles, Christmas Story Bible, Nativity sets, Advent Calendars, Nativity ornaments and much more. Come in and have a browse.
Any Daily Mass Intentions left in please also include a phone number. Any Intentions for weekend Masses need to be left into the office or post box (please note the Post Box is now repaired and in operation again) by 12p.m. on Thursday to be included in Altar list. Thank you. Parish Radio is now repaired and working again.
Planned Giving Envelope Collection
The Envelope collection for Sunday 20th November amounted to €1180. Thank you for your generosity.
Mission Sunday:
Fr Sean Cullen from St Patrick’s Kilteggan will be speaking at the masses this weekend.
Funeral Team
We intend to start training for a Parish Funeral Team in January. Would you consider joining the team to discern if God is calling you to support bereaved families and the Parish Community on this sensitive journey? Please leave your name and contact details with the Parish Office.
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.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place every Sunday of Advent from 2pm to 5pm.
Christmas List of Remembrance:
Names of the Faithful Departed will be written in a special book which will be placed near the altar for all Masses from Saturday, Dec 24th to Wednesday, Dec 28th.
All names of deceased loved ones will be remembered at these Masses. Names can be left in the parish office or church letter box only. No names will be announced at masses during this period.
Christmas Carol Service
This year’s Christmas Carol Service will take place on Tuesday 14th December @ 7.30pm.
November Altar List of the Dead
Envelopes for the Altar List of the Dead are available at the doors of the Church from this weekend. Please put the names on a slip of paper and put in an envelope. Thank you.
The Julian Group
The Julian Group will discuss The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: ( John 20: verses 11 – 18 ) with the Confirmation pupils on Tuesday November 29th
Christmas Lights:
The big man himself, Santa will be arriving at the Square at 3pm on Saturday 3rd December to turn on the Christmas lights!
Advent
The preparations for Christmas can be hectic. Don’t let it get you down. Remember that we are getting ready to celebrate the birth of Immanuel, “God with us”. Let’s make space for the Prince of Peace and for the next three Saturday mornings between 10am and 12pm come to Rogerstown House and bring some peace and joy into your preparations. Phone Yvonne 0868312840 for details.
Rush Community Council
The AGM of the Rush Community Council will be held at 8pm on Wednesday 30th November 2016 in Rush Community Centre. All Welcome. If you are interested in joining the committee please email manager@rushcoco.ie
Fundraiser in Aid of Rush Senior Citizens:
A Fundraiser in Aid of Rush Senior Citizens will be held in the Rush Sailing Club on the 4th of December at 3pm. There will be Christmas mini novelty bingo and Wheel of Fortune and all are welcome