The Bulletin

The Bulletin can be viewed on the Notice Board in the Main Entrance of the Church. The Bulletin can also be viewed on the Parish Website at www.rushparish.ie, which is updated weekly.

Diocesan Synodal Pathway

The logo for the Dublin Archdiocesan Synodal Path is inspired by the phrase ‘we are all in the same boat’

  • The lighthouse represents the guiding light of the Holy Spirit who guides us on our way.
  • The boat represents the Church, the People of God journeying together.
  • The water represent the waters of baptism and the equality of all the baptised.

Every session of the Second Vatical Council began with the prayer Adsumus Sancte Spiritus, the first word of the original Latin, meaning, “We stand before You, Holy Spirit,” which has been historically used at Councils, Synods and other Church gatherings for hundreds of years, and is attributed to Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 – 4 April 636). As we embrace this Synodal Process, this prayer invites the Holy Spirit to be at work in us so that we may be a community and a people of grace. For the Synodal Pathway from 2021 to 2023, we will use this prayer.

Prayer for the Synod:

Adsumus Sancte Spiritus

We stand before You, Holy Spirit,

as we gather together in You name.

With You alone to guide us,

make Yourself at home in our hearts;

Teach us the way we must go

and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful;

do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path

nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity

so that we may journey together to eternal life

and not stray from the way of the truth

and what is right.

All this we ask of You,

who are at work in every place and time,

in the communion of the Father and the Son,

forever and ever.

Amen.

Dates for the Synod Gatherings

First Gathering

Wednesday 23rd March at 7:30pm

Second Gathering

Wednesday 30th March at 7:30pm

1st Gathering, Wed 23rd March @ 7:30pm

Question 1

When you thing of your experience of Church, what brings Joy?

Question 2

When you think of your experience of Church, what brings Sorrow?

2nd Gathering, Wed 30th March @ 7:30pm

Question 1

When you thing of your experience of Church, what brings Hope?

Question 2

When you think of your experience of Church, what brings Fear or Anxiety?

The Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day

The Irish Cancer Society’s 2022 Daffodil Day is Friday 25th March

Please support the various events taking place in Rush over this weekend:

Friday 25 March

Street Collection / Daffodil Pins and Flowers for sale (all day around Rush)

Coffee Morning/Bake sale (9.30am-12noon at Community Centre)

Michelle’s Daffodil Day Family Run (6.30pm at Rush Harbour Park)

Iguazu Beauty & Aesthetic Training ‘facial evening’ – Sunday 27 March:

Sponsored Walk (3pm at the Rush Sailing Club) Sponsorship cards available from Maria (0868287214) or (Trish 0868542182)

Check our Facebook Page ‘Rush Daffodil Day Fundraising Committee for more details. Thanks to the continued support and generosity of the people and businesses in our Community.

Rush Artists For Ukraine ART EXHIBITION 24th – 30th March 2022 THE STRAND BAR

All exhibits for sale have been generously donated by Artists near and far to raise much needed funds for the humanitarian crisis now facing the Ukranian people.

All proceeds will go to relevant Charities working on the frontline.

Anyone not wishing to purchase a piece of Art can still help by contributing any amount to the cause via a donation box.  All contributions gratefully accepted.

Special Collection for Ukraine:

The Irish Bishops have asked for a Special Collection to be taken up at Masses on the weekend of 26/27 March to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and especially the families and children who have had to flee their homeland in advance of the Russian invasion. The proceeds of this Special Collection will be directed to Caritas Internationalis, which is the helping hand of the Church on the ground in the Ukraine and the surrounding region. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you.

TROCAIRE

Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. Trócaire packs are available to take home from the main porch of the Church.

Adoration

Sundays of Lent 2 pm to 5 pm.

Monday 9.30 am to 12 pm.

Thursday 7 am to 10 pm

Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pm.

All Welcome.

Funding Our Parish

  • A Reminder that there are No Basket Collections.
  • Please Donate on leaving the Church, there are boxes at each exit.
  • For those who don’t have cash, you can ‘Tap to Donate’ on the machines at the main exit.
  • We now have the facility to ‘Donate on Line’ on our Parish Website. You will be directed to make a first registration on your first donation, thereafter you will be on our system. This may be helpful to our online Mass goers, among others.
  • Thanks to all for your continued support.
  • Thanks also to those who support us through ‘Planned Giving Envelopes’ and monthly ‘Standing Orders’.