Greetings to all parishioners,
A brief update for you in these uncertain times. Martina, our parish secretary is working from home and is contactable from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday. She is happy to deal with any queries you may have. We as priests are available to assist if required. Do contact us if you wish to have an anniversary Mass or your intentions remembered.
Many parents are inquiring about dates for baptisms, First Communions and Confirmation but, unfortunately, so far we have none and won’t have until we get the all-clear from the HSE and our new Archbishop Dermot Farrell to say it is safe to celebrate these sacraments.
We will continue with the 11am livestream Mass from Saggart daily. RTÉ News also has daily Mass from various Churches around the country at 10.30am and Saggart has been involved in two of these Masses to date.
I thank parishioners for your support to the family offering. There are boxes available in Saggart and Rathcoole Churches. If you have not registered for a family offering envelope and wish to contribute, please contact Martina and she will arrange. People can also donate by standing order.
Parishioners are invited to attend our Churches for private prayer. We regularly have them cleaned to ensure they are safe.
We remember in our prayers all of our parishioners who are ill. It's a difficult time for many families who are dealing with sickness and of course we remember all who have lost a loved one. We also think of parents as they deal with home schooling and online teaching. Many tell me they are finding it challenging and stressful. You can only do your best as you try to live a balanced family life.
Do keep safe,
John.
P.S. We keep Fr. Al who was
part of our team for many years in our prayers as he prepares for his mother
Grace's funeral Mass on Monday 25th. We will remember her in our Mass that day at 11am.
