We sympathise with the family of Robert Amerlynck who passed away this week. May he rest in peace.
Acknowledgement: The family of the late Philip Teeling thank you most sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy in their recent bereavement. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.
Parish Office: Opening Hours Mon- Fri 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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. Thank you.
Legion of Mary: Pilgrimage to Knock. Sunday 30th September 2018. Pick up points: St Patricks Church Skerries at 7am and Eurospar Rush at 7.15am. Contact Lorraine 087 6203317.
Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith: Following the passing of the referendum removing the protection for unborn babies in Ireland we ask you to come and pray the Rosary on the Coasts of Ireland on October 7th, 2018 for the protection of unborn babies & for the strengthening of the Catholic Faith here. Sign up to a location in Ireland. www.coastalrosaryireland.ie
Bethany Bereavement Support Group Public Talk “How Bethany helped me on my Grieving Journey” by Nuala Casey – Wednesday 19th September 2018 at 7.30pm – St Xavier’s Church, Gardiners Street, Dublin 1. ALL WELCOME, NO CHARGE.
Palliative Care Week, 9-15 September 2018 Palliative care focuses on helping people of all ages to live well with a life-limiting illness and achieve the best quality of life as their illness progresses. It is provided by a range of professionals supporting the person, whether they are at home or in a nursing home, hospital or hospice. Palliative Care Week is facilitated by All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC). The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Palliative Care, Because Every Moment Matters’. This year’s campaign includes real-life stories of individuals who have experienced palliative care. Events planned can be found in the events section on www.thepalliativehub.com.
Guide Dogs for the Blind: Balbriggan\North County Dublin Branch of Guide dogs for the blind will be taking up their annual church gate collection outside all masses this weekend Sat 8th/Sun 9th September. Thank you for your generosity.
Lost/Found: Mans Nike Jacket was left behind on 1st bus to Papal Mass. If this belongs to you please contact the office.
CROSSCARE – Social Support Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin. Annual Collection for Community and Homeless Services will be at all masses NEXT weekend (15th/16th Sept). It will replace the normal SHARE collection. CrossCare has a VISION of a society where all people have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. A MISSION to provide innovation and relevant services to those most in need.
Rush Daffodil Day Committee is in its 30th year and to celebrate this milestone, we would like to ask everyone who has helped out over the years to attend the Rush Sailing Club on Friday 21st of September @ 8pm where the formal presentation of the 2018 cheque of funds raised will be handed over to the Irish Cancer Society. We will also take time out to remember all the hard work that has gone on over the last 30 years and to remember friends and fellow fundraisers, both present and past as well as to remember the many events over the years, from Paddy Cole Dance Nights to Fashion Shows and the Lambay Swim to name but a few. If you have photos of any of these events please bring them with you to share on the night.
Skerries Lifeboat RNLI: We urgently need volunteers to help with flag day collection on Saturday September 15th. If you can spare 1 or 2 hours to help us please contact Jan on 086 8294785.
Overseas Volunteers Required! Volunteer Carpenters, Builders, Media Specialists, Early Childhood Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Primary/Secondary Teachers, Accountants, Social Workers, Farmers…required for placements on Missions in Africa, SE Asia and the Caribbean. No previous overseas exp. required, no upper age limit! Volunteer training programme begins 22nd September in Dublin – open to all! Contact Viatores Christi +353-1-8689986 or email apply@viatoreschristi.com for more info.