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		<title>Parish Bulletin 27th &#8211; 28th June 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your feedback. Dates for your Diaries Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm Pence Collection – June 27 &#38; 28 This weekend, we will take up the annual Peter’s Pence Collection, which unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father. Your contributions directly support [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you for your feedback.</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4.png"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="574" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-1024x574.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8850" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-1024x574.png 1024w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-980x549.png 980w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-480x269.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="aspect-ratio:3.8568514741331357;width:417px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pence Collection – June 27 &amp; 28</strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This weekend, we will take up the annual Peter’s Pence Collection, which unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father. Your contributions directly support Pope Leo XIV’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel and fund numerous charitable works for the most vulnerable populations, including victims of war, natural disasters, and oppression.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="794" height="754" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8858" style="width:383px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-6.png 794w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-6-480x456.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 794px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There will be no bulletin for the month of July and August to facilitate Summer Holidays.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="853" height="379" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8860" style="aspect-ratio:2.2507326603712148;width:432px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7.png 853w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7-480x213.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 853px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 20th &#8211; 21st June 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/06/parish-bulletin-20th-21st-june-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-20th-21st-june-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your feedback. Dates for your Diaries Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm No Altar List on the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June There will be no Altar List on the weekend of the Blessing of the Graves , Saturday 27th [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you for your feedback.</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="574" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-1024x574.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8850" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-1024x574.png 1024w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-980x549.png 980w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-4-480x269.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="aspect-ratio:3.8568514741331357;width:417px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong><strong><strong>No Altar List on the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June</strong></strong></strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There will be no Altar List on the weekend of the Blessing of the Graves , Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="839" height="305" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8840" style="width:399px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png 839w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3-480x174.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 839px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Happy Father&#8217;s Day</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-5.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="526" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-5-1024x526.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8852" style="aspect-ratio:1.9454551435996974;width:329px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-5-1024x526.png 1024w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-5-980x504.png 980w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-5-480x247.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 13th &#8211; 14th June 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/06/parish-bulletin-13th-14th-june-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-13th-14th-june-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8837</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summer Parish Office Opening Hours Please note from the 22nd June Parish Office opening times: Monday 9.30am – 11am Tuesday &#8211; Closed Wednesday 9.30am – 11am Thursday &#8211; Closed Friday 9.30am – 11am Pastoral Youth Leadership Training Any young adults who would be interested in Pastoral Youth leadership training please leave your name and contact [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Summer Parish Office Opening Hours</strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please note from the 22nd June Parish Office opening times:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Monday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tuesday &#8211; Closed</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wednesday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thursday &#8211; Closed</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Friday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="955" height="282" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8820" style="aspect-ratio:3.386553659374642;width:349px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png 955w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-480x142.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 955px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Pastoral Youth Leadership Training</strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Any young adults who would be interested in Pastoral Youth leadership training please leave your name and contact details into the Parish Office.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Diploma in Youth Ministry and Spirituality is a one year full time (two year part time) programme that prepares learners to engage in practice as youth ministers in a professional manner. The course commences in September and will be sponsored by the Parish.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="649" height="755" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8823" style="aspect-ratio:0.8596283666225903;width:174px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png 649w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2-480x558.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 649px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Altar List on the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There will be no Altar List on the weekend of the Blessing of the Graves , Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="839" height="305" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8840" style="width:399px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3.png 839w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-3-480x174.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 839px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="aspect-ratio:3.8568514741331357;width:417px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 6th &#8211; 7th June 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/06/parish-bulletin-6th-7th-june-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-6th-7th-june-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8818</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summer Parish Office Opening Hours Please note from the 22nd June Parish Office opening times: Monday 9.30am – 11am Tuesday &#8211; Closed Wednesday 9.30am – 11am Thursday &#8211; Closed Friday 9.30am – 11am Pastoral Youth Leadership training Any young adults who would be interested in Pastoral Youth leadership training please leave your name and contact [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Summer Parish Office Opening Hours</strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please note from the 22nd June Parish Office opening times:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Monday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tuesday &#8211; Closed</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wednesday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thursday &#8211; Closed</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Friday 9.30am – 11am</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="955" height="282" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8820" style="aspect-ratio:3.386553659374642;width:349px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png 955w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-480x142.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 955px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Pastoral Youth Leadership training</strong></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Any young adults who would be interested in Pastoral Youth leadership training please leave your name and contact details into the Parish Office.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Diploma in Youth Ministry and Spirituality is a one year full time (two year part time) programme that prepares learners to engage in practice as youth ministers in a professional manner. The course commences in September and will be sponsored by the Parish.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="649" height="755" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8823" style="aspect-ratio:0.8596283666225903;width:174px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2.png 649w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-2-480x558.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 649px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. Maurs Parish Facebook page</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please visit our new Parish Facebook page.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dates for diary and events will be posted here as well as activities within the community.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="565" height="714" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8802" style="aspect-ratio:0.7913408574400062;width:311px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png 565w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9-480x607.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 565px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Survey Starting This Week</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A survey will be available from this week to get your opinion on moving the Saturday night mass to an earlier time.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="738" height="465" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8803" style="width:328px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png 738w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10-480x302.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 738px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="aspect-ratio:3.8568514741331357;width:417px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 30th &#8211; 31st May 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/05/parish-bulletin-30th-31st-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-30th-31st-may-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8809</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Samaritans Collection This weekend there will be a bucket collection for the Samaritans. The Samaritans provide a vital, confidential listening service for anyone who is struggling, feeling  overwhelmed, or in distress.   Please give as generously as you can, and thank you for your continued support. Rise and Shine A huge thank you to everyone who [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Samaritans Collection</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This weekend there will be a bucket collection for the Samaritans. The Samaritans provide a vital, confidential listening service for anyone who is struggling, feeling  overwhelmed, or in distress.   Please give as generously as you can, and thank you for your continued support.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-12.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="969" height="235" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-12.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8811" style="aspect-ratio:4.123561815772959;width:398px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-12.png 969w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-12-480x116.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 969px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A huge thank you to everyone who supported the recent Rise and Shine church gate collection. €852 was raised which will go towards providing life-changing, fully supported pilgrimage holidays  and respite breaks for children and young people with additional needs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-13.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="742" height="289" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-13.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8812" style="aspect-ratio:2.5676947203345533;width:357px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-13.png 742w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-13-480x187.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 742px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. Maurs Parish Facebook page</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please visit our new Parish Facebook page.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dates for diary and events will be posted here as well as activities within the community.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="565" height="714" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8802" style="aspect-ratio:0.7913408574400062;width:311px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png 565w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9-480x607.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 565px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Survey Starting This Week</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A survey will be available from this week to get your opinion on moving the Saturday night mass to an earlier time.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="738" height="465" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8803" style="width:328px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png 738w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10-480x302.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 738px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="aspect-ratio:3.8568514741331357;width:417px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 23rd &#8211; 24th May 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/05/parish-bulletin-23rd-24th-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-23rd-24th-may-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8798</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[First Holy Communions Congratulations to the girls and boys from Rush National School who made their Communion on Friday. Thank you We would like to thank Des Bollard who finished up with the Parish folk group last weekend. We would like to thank him for his years of service, we appreciate the time, energy and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Holy Communions</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to the girls and boys from Rush National School who made their Communion on Friday.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="725" height="402" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8771" style="width:242px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png 725w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-480x266.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 725px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We would like to thank Des Bollard who finished up with the Parish folk group last weekend. We would like to thank him for his years of service, we appreciate the time, energy and dedication especially during the Christmas and Easter seasons. We wish him well moving forward.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-8.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="774" height="286" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8801" style="width:227px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-8.png 774w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-8-480x177.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 774px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. Maurs Parish Facebook page</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please visit our new Parish Facebook page.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dates for diary and events will be posted here as well as activities within the community.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="565" height="714" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8802" style="aspect-ratio:0.7913408574400062;width:311px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9.png 565w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-9-480x607.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 565px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Survey Starting Next Week</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A survey will be available from next week to get your opinion on moving the Saturday night mass to an earlier time.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="738" height="465" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8803" style="width:328px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10.png 738w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-10-480x302.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 738px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RMS Singers Present an Evening of Song &#8211; Thursday 28th May </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-11.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="839" height="1024" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-11-839x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8804" style="aspect-ratio:0.8193430656934306;width:315px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-11-839x1024.png 839w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-11-480x586.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 839px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="width:325px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 16th &#8211; 17th May 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/05/parish-bulletin-16th-17th-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-16th-17th-may-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8783</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[First Holy Communions Congratulations to the girls and boys from St. Brendan’s National School and St. Catherines National School who made their Communion on Friday. Best of luck to the girls and boys from Rush National School who will make their Communion on Friday 22nd May. May God Bless them on their special day. Rise [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Holy Communions</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to the girls and boys from St. Brendan’s National School and St. Catherines National School who made their Communion on Friday.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Best of luck to the girls and boys from Rush National School who will make their Communion on Friday 22nd May.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">May God Bless them on their special day.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="725" height="402" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8771" style="width:242px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png 725w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-480x266.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 725px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Church gate collection this weekend. 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>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-7.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="782" height="347" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8785" style="aspect-ratio:2.2538636939447683;width:313px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-7.png 782w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-7-480x213.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 782px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="width:325px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 9th &#8211; 10th May 2026</title>
		<link>https://rushparish.ie/2026/05/parish-bulletin-9th-10th-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=parish-bulletin-9th-10th-may-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rush Parish Office]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bulletin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://rushparish.ie/?p=8768</guid>

					<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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">May God Bless them on their special day.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="725" height="402" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8771" style="width:242px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png 725w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-480x266.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 725px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We have a beautiful selection of Communion Mass Books, Rosettes, Rosary beads and Communion Cards for sale in the shop.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="702" height="331" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8772" style="aspect-ratio:2.1208690889172903;width:274px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4.png 702w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-480x226.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 702px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="782" height="347" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8773" style="width:371px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.png 782w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5-480x213.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 782px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blessing of the Graves: Sunday 28th June</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whitestown Cemetery @ 3pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="223" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8774" style="width:325px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 860w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-480x124.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 860px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="660" height="352" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8762" style="aspect-ratio:1.875138403883826;width:324px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.png 660w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-480x256.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 660px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="509" height="645" src="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8766" style="width:193px;height:auto" srcset="https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2.png 509w, https://rushparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2-480x608.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 509px, 100vw" /></a></figure>



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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		<title>Parish Bulletin 18th &#8211; 19th April 2026</title>
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		<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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you to all who have supported the Trócaire Lenten Campaign this year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>



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



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



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 wp-block-paragraph"><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 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Thank you to all for your support</strong></p>
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