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		<title>Parish Bulletin 9th &#8211; 10th May 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Holy Communions Best of luck to the girls and boys from St. Brendan’s National School and St. Catherine&#8217;s National School who will make their Communion on Friday 15th May. May God Bless them on their special day. Parish Shop We have a beautiful selection of Communion Mass Books, Rosettes, Rosary beads and Communion Cards [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Holy Communions</h2>



<p>Best of luck to the girls and boys from St. Brendan’s National School and St. Catherine&#8217;s National School who will make their Communion on Friday 15th May.</p>



<p>May God Bless them on their special day.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Parish Shop</strong></strong></h2>



<p>We have a beautiful selection of Communion Mass Books, Rosettes, Rosary beads and Communion Cards for sale in the shop.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong>Rise and Shine Pilgrimage Trust</strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p>Church gate collection next weekend 16th/17th May. Rise and Shine is a volunteer led charity that brings around 400 children and young people with additional needs on a week long life changing holiday to Lourdes. Also week long holidays called Friendship Weeks at our holiday home in Galway during July and August.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dates for your Diaries</strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p>Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p>Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p>Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 2nd &#8211; 3rd May 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday 6th May – Feast Day of Patron Saint Dominic Savio 10am Mass: Friendly voices choir will be singing at this Mass. There will be an opportunity after Mass to a sing a few secular songs encouraging some new members. Parents of Transition Year Students are welcome to attend. Lay Ministry Collection The Archdiocese of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday 6th May – Feast Day of Patron Saint Dominic Savio</h2>



<p>10am Mass: Friendly voices choir will be singing at this Mass. There will be an opportunity after Mass to a sing a few secular songs encouraging some new members. Parents of Transition Year Students are welcome to attend.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lay Ministry Collection</strong></h2>



<p>The Archdiocese of Dublin Lay Ministry Collection takes place this weekend 2nd/3rd May. The Lay Ministry Collection supports the development of a variety of lay ministries, providing for more women and men to work alongside the priests and deacons.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 18th &#8211; 19th April 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/04/parish-bulletin-18th-19th-april-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-18th-19th-april-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CONFIRMATIONS Congratulations to the boys and girls from St. Brendan’s N.S and St. Catherine’s N.S who received the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday from Bishop Paul Dempsey. Thank you to Bishop Dempsey for coming to the Parish to confer this special sacrament. Thank you to the teachers and staff of St. Brendan’s N.S and St. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CONFIRMATIONS</h2>



<p>Congratulations to the boys and girls from St. Brendan’s N.S and St. Catherine’s N.S who received the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday from Bishop Paul Dempsey. Thank you to Bishop Dempsey for coming to the Parish to confer this special sacrament. Thank you to the teachers and staff of St. Brendan’s N.S and St. Catherine’s N.S, the Parents and The Julian Group who together prepared these young people. Thank you to all who decorated the Church and who worked in so many other ways to make it a special Parish Celebration. Best of luck to the boys and girls from Rush N.S  who will make their confirmation on Friday 24th April.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trócaire B</strong>oxes</h2>



<p>Thank you to all who have supported the Trócaire Lenten Campaign this year.</p>



<p>Kindly return your box to the Parish Office or sacristy over the coming weeks.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="675" height="428" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8731" style="aspect-ratio:1.5771195097037793;width:218px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png 675w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1-480x304.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 675px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 11th &#8211; 12th April 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Easter Ceremonies Thank you to all the many Parish Volunteers who worked so hard to make the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies so special this year. May God reward you all. Trócaire Boxes Thank you to all who have supported the Trócaire Lenten Campaign this year. Kindly return your box to the Parish Office or [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Easter Ceremonies</h2>



<p>Thank you to all the many Parish Volunteers who worked so hard to make the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies so special this year.</p>



<p>May God reward you all.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trócaire B</strong>oxes</h2>



<p>Thank you to all who have supported the Trócaire Lenten Campaign this year.</p>



<p>Kindly return your box to the Parish Office or sacristy over the coming weeks.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="675" height="428" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8731" style="aspect-ratio:1.5771195097037793;width:218px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png 675w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1-480x304.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 675px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lusk Parish</strong></h2>



<p>Saturday evening Vigil Mass in Lusk now takes place at&nbsp; 6.30pm beginning Saturday 11th April.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 28th &#8211; 29th March 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Week Penitential Services Monday 30th March @ 7.30p.m. – St. Patrick’s Church Skerries. Tuesday 31st March @ 7.30p.m. – St. Maur’s Church Rush. Wednesday 1st April @ 7.30p.m. – St. Mac Cullins Church Lusk. Easter Mass Bouquets The Parish Office now has a beautiful selection of Easter Mass Bouquet cards in stock. Masses will [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Holy Week Penitential Services</h2>



<p>Monday 30th March @ 7.30p.m. – St. Patrick’s Church Skerries.</p>



<p>Tuesday 31st March @ 7.30p.m. – St. Maur’s Church Rush.</p>



<p>Wednesday 1st April @ 7.30p.m. – St. Mac Cullins Church Lusk.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Easter Mass Bouquets</strong></h2>



<p>The Parish Office now has a beautiful selection of Easter Mass Bouquet cards in stock.</p>



<p>Masses will be offered during the Easter Season for the intentions of all whose names are included.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="813" height="353" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8680" style="width:265px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png 813w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2-480x208.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 813px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Easter Card Timetable and Easter Book of Remembrance</strong></h2>



<p>Easter Card timetable for Holy Week and Easter celebrations available at the back of the pews. Easter Due envelopes also in the card.</p>



<p>Easter book of remembrance envelopes also available at back of the pews. Please return to the Parish Office or to the Parish Letter Box in main porch.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="814" height="304" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8681" style="width:304px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png 814w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3-480x179.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 814px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 21st &#8211; 22nd March 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/03/parish-bulletin-21st-22nd-march-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-21st-22nd-march-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spirit The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr Berkeley’s class, Rush National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th March. Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers. Confirmation Congratulations to the girls and boys from Gael Scoil Ros [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong>Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spir</strong></strong></strong>it</h2>



<p>The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr Berkeley’s class, Rush National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th  March. Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="311" height="162" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8659" style="width:211px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png 311w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-300x156.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Confirmation</strong></h2>



<p>Congratulations to the girls and boys from Gael Scoil Ros Éo who were confirmed on Friday.</p>



<p>We wish them every Blessing.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="788" height="402" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8679" style="width:247px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1.png 788w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1-480x245.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 788px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Easter Mass Bouquets</strong></h2>



<p>The Parish Office now has a beautiful selection of Easter Mass Bouquet cards in stock.</p>



<p>Masses will be offered during the Easter Season for the intentions of all whose names are included.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="813" height="353" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8680" style="width:265px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png 813w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2-480x208.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 813px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Easter Card Timetable and Easter Book of Remembrance</strong></h2>



<p>Easter Card timetable for Holy Week and Easter celebrations available at the back of the pews. Easter Due envelopes also in the card.</p>



<p>Easter book of remembrance envelopes also available at back of the pews. Please return to the Parish Office or to the Parish Letter Box in main porch.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="814" height="304" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8681" style="width:304px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.png 814w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3-480x179.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 814px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 15th &#8211; 16th March 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/03/parish-bulletin-15th-16th-march-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-15th-16th-march-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Timetable Vigil Mass 7pm Monday 16th March. 10am St. Patrick’s National Apostle Mass. All confirmation and First Holy Communion Candidates to attend. Rush Daffodil Day Rush Daffodil Day 2026 takes place on Friday, March 20th, with the local committee organizing events to turn the town yellow and raise funds for the Irish [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Timetable</strong></h2>



<p>Vigil Mass 7pm Monday 16th March.</p>



<p>10am St. Patrick’s National Apostle Mass. All confirmation and First Holy Communion Candidates to attend.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="607" height="325" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8700" style="aspect-ratio:1.8677232551051508;width:289px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png 607w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2-480x257.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 607px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Rush Daffodil Day</strong></strong></h2>



<p>Rush Daffodil Day 2026 takes place on Friday, March 20th, with the local committee organizing events to turn the town yellow and raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Activities include selling sustainable daffodil vases, coffee mornings, and support from local clubs like Rush Golf Club and St. Maurs GAA.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-7.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="822" height="508" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8705" style="width:230px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-7.png 822w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-7-480x297.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 822px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Happy Mothers Day</strong></h2>



<p>&#8220;A mother is a precious gift from God. She carries His love, grace, and wisdom in all she does. Thank you for your unwavering love, sacrifice, and the beauty of your heart&#8221;.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="925" height="400" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8701" style="aspect-ratio:2.312529328953543;width:259px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-3.png 925w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-3-480x208.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 925px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Easter Mass Bouquets</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p>The Parish Office now has a beautiful selection of Easter Mass Bouquet cards in stock.</p>



<p>Masses will be offered during the Easter Season for the intentions of all whose names are included.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-4.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="813" height="353" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8702" style="aspect-ratio:2.303211054776817;width:265px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-4.png 813w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-4-480x208.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 813px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Easter Book of Remembrance</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p>Envelopes are now available at the back of the Church for the Easter List.</p>



<p>Names of our loved ones who have gone before us will be written in a special book, which will be placed for display on the Altar steps throughout the season of Easter. These names will be remembered at all Masses over Easter.</p>



<p>Please complete and leave back to the Parish Office or place in the Church letter box.</p>



<p>Please note no individual names will be called out from the Altar on Easter Saturday or Easter Sunday.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-5.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="832" height="286" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8703" style="width:323px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-5.png 832w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-5-480x165.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 832px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Confirmation</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p>Good luck to the girls and boys from Gael Scoil Ros ÉO who will make their Confirmation this coming Friday 20th March. We wish them Every Blessing.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="722" height="320" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8704" style="aspect-ratio:2.256472247406064;width:350px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-6.png 722w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-6-480x213.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 722px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 7th &#8211; 8th March 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/03/parish-bulletin-7th-8th-march-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-7th-8th-march-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8670</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spirit The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Ms. Brennan&#8217;s class, Brendan’s N.S Loughshinny to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 10th&#160;March. Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers. Weekend Altar List Any anniversaries/remembrance read out at weekly daily Masses will [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong>Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spir</strong></strong></strong>it</h2>



<p>The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Ms. Brennan&#8217;s class, Brendan’s N.S Loughshinny to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 10th&nbsp;March. Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="311" height="162" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8659" style="width:211px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png 311w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-300x156.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Weekend Altar List</strong></h2>



<p>Any anniversaries/remembrance read out at weekly daily Masses will no longer be on the Altar List at the weekend unless otherwise requested.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="225" height="189" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8667"/></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Dates for your Diary</strong></h2>



<p>Tuesday 17th March: 10am St. Patrick’s National Apostle Mass. All confirmation and First Holy Communion candidates to attend.</p>



<p>Friday 20th March: 11am Gaelscoil Ros Eo Confirmation .</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 28th Feb &#8211; 1st March 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/03/parish-bulletin-28th-february-1st-march-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-28th-february-1st-march-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8665</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spirit The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr O’Brien’s class, St. Catherine’s National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th February . Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers. Weekend Altar List Any anniversaries/remembrances read out at weekly [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong>Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spir</strong></strong></strong>it</h2>



<p>The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr O’Brien’s class, St. Catherine’s National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th February . Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="311" height="162" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8659" style="width:211px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png 311w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-300x156.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Weekend Altar List</strong></h2>



<p>Any anniversaries/remembrances read out at weekly daily Masses will no longer be on the Altar List at the weekend unless otherwise requested.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="225" height="189" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8667"/></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trócaire Boxes</strong></h2>



<p>All primary school children in the Parish will have received a Trócaire Box to take home. For those families who didn’t they are available in the porch at the main entrance of the Church.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="408" height="124" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8661" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png 408w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1-300x91.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 21st &#8211; 22nd February 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/02/parish-bulletin-21st-22nd-february-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-21st-22nd-february-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8708</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spirit The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr O’Brien’s class, St. Catherine’s National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th February . Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers. Trócaire Boxes All primary school children in the Parish [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong>Julian Prayer Group: Led by the Spir</strong></strong></strong>it</h2>



<p>The Julian Prayer Group will meet Confirmation candidates from Mr O’Brien’s class, St. Catherine’s National School to lead them in a day of Reflection on Tuesday 24th February . Please keep those preparing for the Sacraments in your prayers.<br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="311" height="162" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8659" style="width:211px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png 311w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-300x156.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trócaire Boxes</strong></h2>



<p>All primary school children in the Parish will have received a Trócaire Box to take home. For those families who didn’t they are available in the porch at the main entrance of the Church.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="408" height="124" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8661" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.png 408w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1-300x91.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px" /></a></figure>



<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funding Our Parish</h2>



<p>For those who don&#8217;t have cash, you can &#8216;<strong>Tap to Donate</strong>&#8216; on the machines at the main exit.</p>



<p>The machine with the <strong>Green</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and the machine with the <strong>Red</strong> poster donates to the <strong>Parish</strong>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/Customer/ProductList?id=10095">You can also <strong>Donate Online</strong> here</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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