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Tuesday 7th April 2020
Holy Week
“This is the time to be slow,
Lie low to the wall
Until the bitter weather passes.
Try, as best you can, not to let
The wire brush of doubt
Scrape from your heart
All sense of yourself
And your hesitant light.
If you remain generous,
Time will come good;
And you will find your feet
Again on fresh pastures of promise,
Where the air will be kind
And blushed with beginning.”
by -John O’ Donohue
take time out
to say a prayer for
all of those you know
and love
and those you don’t know
who are loving by
staying safe
and staying at home
MAY OUR LADY BLESS AND CARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES AS WE COMMENCE HOLY WEEK .🙏
MASS WILL BE SAID EVERY DAY FOR YOU. 🙏
TRUST IN GOD. 🙏
STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL. 🙏🏼
DAILY REFLECTION
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HOLY WEEK 2020
This Holy Week is like no other.
This year our celebrations will be very different from anything that has gone before.
The restrictions in place because of the Covid-19 Pandemic mean that as a Christian Community we cannot gather together for our usual religious services.
This will not prevent us from uniting spiritually and taking time to pray, to reflect and to make this Holy Week a truly enriching experience of the presence of God in our lives.
We hope that 👉 these resources 👈 will to assist you and your family in walking the journey of Holy Week 2020 together, even if we must be apart
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I write to you at a difficult time for all of us, in our area, country and world. This pandemic has brought necessary restrictions, fear and anxiety and concerns about work, and financial insecurity, among many other things. I was going to write about Easter and the Resurrection and our hope in the Lord, his love for us……… That can still hold but ……..
If you would like to continue to read our parish priest’s Eastertide Letter, please click on the link Eastertide Pastoral Letter
While Masses are suspended, the voice of prayer should not be silent.
Although there are no public masses and services for the foreseeable future, the Parish is not closed down. Fr Bernard will be on duty at the Parochial House in Enniskerry as usual for those who need to contact him by phone ☎️+353 86 360 6148 🙏.
Fr.Hyacinth will be on duty at the Presbytery in Kilmacanogue as usual for those who need to contact him by phone ☎️+353 87 143 9768 🙏.
All of these arrangements are under constant review. Please keep an eye on our website www.enniskerryparish.ie for updates as they become available.
We wish you every blessing in these coming weeks and we pray that, as a Christian community and as a nation, we may be able with God’s grace to overcome this significant challenge.
With every blessing in Christ,
Fr.Bernard Kennedy & Fr. Hyacinth Nwakuna
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Parish Outreach
Working Together To Stay Safe.
Due to the present health crisis two Parish volunteer groups have been set up to offer community support to anyone in Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry and its surrounding areas Volunteers include people from GAA clubs, Community First Responders and Community groups. Both groups have been in contact with the appropriate agencies and have also registered with Volunteer Ireland. We all want to do our bit to keep our community safe and are willing to:
-Collect and deliver groceries, prescriptions, fuel etc.
-Carry out any emergency maintenance jobs
-Give practical advice
-Be a listening ear if you need a friendly chat
If you or anyone you know is in need of support, or if you would like to offer your help, please contact one of the community co- ordinators below.
If you would like to volunteer for Kilmacanogue ring
David Rafferty on 086 3805627
Peadar Smith on 087 2841155
for Enniskerry ring
Melanie Corrigan on 083 3642439
Karina Halley 087 2400950
Pat Carey 086 2564468
If you need assistance yourself or know somebody who does please ring either of the numbers above.
Please find attached a list of some essential support services that have been put in place and others who have increased their capacity at this time, including mental health and domestic violence agencies.
Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People
REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE
ALONE are also offering advice and reassurance and making daily phone calls to older people who want one #YouAreNotAlone
PARISH OUTREACH
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PALM SUNDAY
This Palm Sunday is like no other.
We will not be going to our local church to get blessed palms,
This year we will have to find ways to mark Palm Sunday at home.
We hope that 👉 these resources 👈 will help you and your children enter into this sacred and special time in a prayerful way.
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Pope's Special Urbi et Orbi Blessing
POPES SPECIAL URBI ET ORBI BLESSING
Daily Mass
DAILY MASS
Please share this information with your friends and family who may wish to join in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Pro Cathedral Mass Times Monday to Friday Mass at 10.30 am | Mass at 12.45 pm
DAILY MASS
Bishop Barron
Bishop Robert Barron
The coronavirus outbreak has left countless people all over the world asking themselves: Why is God allowing this to happen? How do we respond? And where can we find hope? In this bonus episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” we discuss these and other questions, exploring the ancient problem of evil, the impact of the virus on Catholic sacramental life, and other spiritual dimensions and effects of this crisis. Please watch and share!
Friends, Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” In this new video commentary, Bishop Barron reflects on this as our entire world goes into shutdown mode due to the coronavirus. Please watch and share!
Bishop Robert Barron is an author, speaker, theologian, and founder of Word on Fire, a global media ministry. Word on Fire reaches millions of people by utilizing the tools of new media to draw people into or back to the Catholic Faith.
BISHOP BARRON
Prayers for Protection
Join Together In Prayer
In our hour of trial Jesus calls on us, his people, to serve the common good. We pray especially for all those who are ill, their families, health care workers and officials working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Pope Francis urges the faithful to pray and fast for a quick and positive resolution of the current pandemic and for compassion and kindness to prevail in the hearts of all as we care for those in need. “If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear for you are there Psalms 23:4.
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Pray this very special prayer everyday. It is a powerful prayer carried by God’s most powerful angel of all, Archangel Michael.
Cardinal John Henry Newman’s daily prayer for protection in the midst of trial |
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Prayer for Healthcare Workers Loving God, we place into your care all our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. Amen |
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PRAYERS FOR PROTECTION
Prayers for Family
The voice of prayer is never silent
Join Together In Prayer
A reminder to all families during this time Veritas have given FREE access to the Grow in Love website including access to the ebook for each class group #WereInThisTogether
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PRAYERS FOR FAMILY
Prayer at Home
At this time when we cannot gather for Mass, we would encourage you to download and print these prayers for use at home.
PRAYERATHOME
Important Notice
Suspension of Public Masses
Please click below for a pastoral message from Fr.Bernard & Fr.Hyacinth
Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, all Masses and Services for the Bray Pastoral Area and the Parish and including:
Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue, Curtlestown & Glencree
will be suspended at least until (and including) Sunday 29 March 2020.
While Masses are suspended, the voice of prayer should not be silent.
We know that many will want to go to our Churches and pray privately and this will be accommodated where possible.
St.Mochonog’s Church Kilmacanogue tbc
St.Mary’s Church Enniskerry tbc
St.Patrick’s Church Curtlestown tbc
St.Kevin’s Glencree tbc
A list of online and local radio Mass schedules are available on the Parish website
In challenging times like this people find strength, consolation and hope in prayer. We rediscover the value of the traditional prayers such as the Rosary, the Memorare, St. Patrick’s Breastplate etc. We will be working to put prayer resources on our website in the coming days.
With every blessing in Christ,
Fr.Bernard and Fr.Hyacinth
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Lent
LENT
Lent:
Welcome to ‘Journeying with Jesus’, the Pray-as-you-go & Sacred Space Lent retreat. A retreat is time out from the normal whirl of events to look back on what has happened, take stock of where you are at and make any necessary changes for a better future. We invite you to make a ‘Sacred Space’ in your day, praying here and now, as you visit the website.
Click on the Introduction link here to proceed. https://www.sacredspace.ie/lenten-retreat-2020
Words from Pope Francis for LENT
Fasting
Fast from hurtful words and speak kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
LENT
Lent with Kids
We are into the 2nd full week of Lent and have attached some actions that the children can do (and family together if you wish). As long as they try, that’s what counts!
- Do a job for a member of your family without being asked.
- Help prepare a meal and find out where the food was grown.
- Write a letter to someone to thank them for helping you.
- Think of 3 good things in your life that you can thank God for.
- Say something nice, about someone you don’t get on with, to one of your friends.
- Share something that is special to you with your family or one of your friends
- Give some of your pocket money to a charity that works with children.
- Clean up your room without being asked.
- Share a smile
- Say sorry to someone for something you did that was mean.
- Make and decorate a card for a close family member just to say thank you for all they do
Maybe instead of giving up something for Lent, why not try to do something kind every day!
Download this Lenten Activity Calendar for ideas.
LENT WITH KIDS
Radio Mass
Live HOLY MASS tomorrow Sunday 15th @ 10am & 11am on Radio Maria Ireland.
RADIO MASS
Corona Virus Measures
ln the light of advice from the Public Health Agency and today’s communication from the lrish Episcopal Conference Secretariat the Bishop would ask you to:
- Suspend the Sign of Peace
- During Mass only the celebrant should receive from the Chalice
- Holy Communion should be administered into the hands only and NOT onto the tongue
- Holy water fonts should be drained and not used
- The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should wash their hands with particular care before and after distributing Holy Communion
Parishes are asked to consider providing alcohol~based hand sanitiser gels / facilities at all entrance and exit doors to the church and also to ensure the regular cleaning of surfaces in the church that people touch such as door handles, tables etc.
https://wwwpublichealth.hscninet/news/covid~’i9-coronavirus
These measures are preventative and should not in any way raise any existing levels of concern. Best practice in all circumstances at this time of year should be followed in accordance with the Public Health Agency’s advice and normal levels of hygiene.
All parishioners should be advised to take the usual and necessary precautions before attending regular services in Churches open to the public, such as:
- Washing / sanitising hands before attending Mass
- Washing / sanitising hands after coughing or sneezing
- Use of disposable handkerchiefs
- Coughing into the crook of the elbow and not into the palms of hands etc
COVID-19
Green Parish Program
Green Accreditation Parish Program
Care for Creation is an important part of who we are as a faith community.
The Green Parish Accreditation Program seeks to enable and encourage parishes to more faithfully live out our call to be stewards of creation as we strive to sustain and renew the earth.
If you haven’t already done so, selecting a Green Parish Facilitator, and forming a Green Team will be an important first step towards successfully achieving accreditation.
The documents found on the right hand menu will guide you and our parish in becoming an Accredited Green Parish.
GREEN PARISH PROGRAM
MASS TIMES
St. Mary’s , Enniskerry
Sundays 11am
Holy Days 10.15am
Morning Mass at 10.15am – Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday & Saturday
Prayer Service on Wednesday – 10.15am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 10.15am Mass each Friday Morning
Anointing of the Sick will be in St. Mary’s each First Friday at 10.15am Mass
Baptisms: 2nd Sunday of every month at 12 noon
Confessions are held after 10.15am Mass on Saturday morning
St. Mochonog’s,Kilmacanogue
Sundays 10am
Fridays 10am
Holy Days( as announced)
St. Patrick’s, Curtlestown
Sunday 10am
Curtlestown Choir sing at 10am Mass (Sep-Jun)
St. Kevin’s, Glencree
First Sunday of the month at 9am
Mass will also be celebrated on Christmas Day & Easter Sunday
MASS TIMES
~Newly Commissioned PPC Members~
CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM THE PPC CHAIR
Our NEW Parish Pastoral Council Publicly Commissioned and on the way!
The TEN ORDINARY MEMBERS of the new, expanded PPC were publicly commissioned in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, November 17th and made a THREE YEAR COMMITMENT to provide pastoral leadership to support the spiritual development of the Parish.
The PPC includes members from ENNISKERRY, KILMACANOGUE AND CURTLESTOWN church communities.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Pastoral Council was set up in early 2005. Since then lay people and clergy have been working together in the parish helping to sustain what is a vibrant and caring community.
A community: where people feel they belong and know God’s own welcome;
where people come into contact with Christ
and with the hope and joy of the gospel;
where people find their spirits nourished by prayer and liturgy;
where people find the extraordinary love of God
in the ordinary events of their lives;
where people are drawn into using their gifts
for the good of one another.
Parishioners present PLEDGED TO SUPPORT THE NEW COUNCIL through prayer, encouragement and practical engagement.
Please support your PPC. Your engagement is essential for this work going forward.!”
The Mass was followed by a social gathering and many thanks to those who organized the tea and those who contributed baked goods. We had a feast!
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE NEW PPC:
Newly Commissioned Members: Sally Phalan (Chairperson), Gavin Barrett, Violeta Bollozos, Adrian Buckley, Tom Carey, Ottalie Dwyer, John Kelly, Maura McErlane, Mairead Murphy and Herman Van den Berg.
Ex officio members: Fr. Bernard Kennedy (President), Fr. Hyacinth Nwakuna CSSp. Aideen Darcy (Local Pastoral Co-ordinator).
Parish Council
Céad míle fáilte
Welcome to our Parish website! Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here. We want to make our parish website an interesting and worthwhile location for both parishioners and visitors to keep up to date with what’s happening in our parish. We hope that all parishioners will see it as a useful resource. We welcome your feedback! In the meantime, please look through the resources we’ve made available on these pages.
In our Parish we are fortunate to be living in very beautiful surroundings and even more blessed to have a good community spirit. Our four Church communities work closely with each other and with our Church of Ireland sisters and brothers and celebrate as much as possible in our common liturgies, where we come to meet and afterwards to talk with each other. This doesn’t happen in many places and it is a real sign of true community – a way of life in which we invite you to take part.
St. Mary’s Parish, Enniskerry
Sundays 11am
Holy Days 10.15am
Morning Mass at 10.15am – Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday & Saturday
Prayer Service on Wednesday – 10.15am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 10.15am Mass each Friday Morning
Anointing of the Sick will be in St. Mary’s each First Friday at 10.15am Mass
Baptisms: 2nd Sunday of every month at 12 noon
Confessions are held after 10.15am Mass on Saturday morning
St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue
Sundays 10am
Fridays 10am
Holy Days( as announced)
St. Patrick’s, Curtlestown
Sunday 10am
Curtlestown Choir sing at 10am Mass (Sep-Jun)
St. Kevin’s, Glencree
First Sunday of the month at 9am
Mass will also be celebrated on Christmas Day & Easter Sunday
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events.
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Thought for the Day
In these holy days let us stand before the Crucified One and let us ask for the grace to live in order to serve. May we reach out to those who are suffering and those most in need. May we not be concerned about what we lack, but what good we can do for others.