Baptisms: We welcome Gavin Brendan Thomas Dempsey and Reece Gerard Tennant who were baptised last weekend.

World Mission Sunday 2017: Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection. Every person in every parish in every country where the Church is present will be celebrating together and sharing what they have, no matter how little. Donations are collected at these worldwide Masses and they go to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. In offering our prayers, we join with missionaries everywhere in communion and compassion to support them in spreading the Good News, and by giving a donation we respond to Christ’s call to feed the hungry and clothe the poor so please give what you can. Thank you.

Blessing of Animals will take place today Sunday 15th October after 11.30am mass.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Every Thursday from 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

New Appeal for Adorers: Please write name and number on a sheet at the back of the church or leave your details at the Parish Office.

Harvest Thanksgiving: Thank you to all who contributed, special thanks to all the growers and farmers for the donations of their produce, and to all who organised or took part in the event and decorated the Church so beautifully.

Parish Office: Opening Hours: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Mon – Fri. Any Daily Mass Intentions left in please also include a phone number. Any Intentions for weekend Masses need to be left into the office by 12 p.m. on Thursday to be included in Altar list. New Stock just arrived into the shop, Come in and have a browse.

Planned Giving Envelope Collection: Envelope Collection for Sunday 8th October amounted to €1140. Thank you for your generosity.

The Julian Prayer Group will continue its programme with the Confirmation pupils on Tuesday, October 13th. The Scripture Readings for discussion this week will be The Finding in the Temple (Luke 2: verses 41-52) and The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan (Matthew 3: verses 1-2,4-6,11-17)

St. Maur’s Conference of Saint Vincent De Paul wish to congratulate the Growers and Farmers of the Parish of Rush on their magnificent and varied contributions to the Rush Harvest Thanksgiving. They also wish to thank them, most sincerely, for the donation to the Conference from the proceeds of the Thanksgiving. The proceeds amounted to €1,461. A big thank you to all who contributed to, or who helped in any way towards setting up the beautiful artistic display, in particular, Sharon McGuinness and Brendan O’Mahony. The generous response of the people of Rush will enable us to bring assistance and food to many families’ in need.

Rush National School Parent’s Association: Will host their A.G.M in the school hall next Wednesday 18th October at 7.30pm. This will also include a talk on “Well Being & Mindfulness” by Anne McCormack, Psychotherapist and Author. We hope to see all parents on the night.

Peter McVerry Trust: Would like to thank you all for your support in helping them to raise funds for their work with people who are homeless.€710 was raised through the Church Gate Collection, your generosity ensures that they can provide crucial services to those who need them most. Thank you.

Balbriggan Parish: Is delighted to announce Tommy Fleming in Concert on Wednesday 15th November at 8 pm in the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Balbriggan. This promises to be a most entertaining and enjoyable evening. Tickets are €20 and are available from https://tommyfleming.com/tickets/ or Balbriggan Parish Office (01 8412116)

Naul & District Gardening and Flower Club: Talk on Chelsea Flower Show by Christopher White, a medal winner at the Studio Three Gates Naul on Wednesday 18th October at 8 pm. For further information contact Christopher White at 086 2850561.

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin: Annual Remembrance Concert on Friday 10th November at 6.15pm, during which the Cathedral Choir will be singing Gabriel Faure’s much-loved Requiem. Admission is free and there is a collection after the performance in aid of the Irish Red Cross. If you would like a seat reserved please leave your details into Parish Office.

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