Former Parish Priest Fr Ciarán O’Carroll appointed as new Rector of the Irish College in Rome

Father Ciarán O’Carroll, former Parish Priest of Saggart, Rathcoole and Brittas has been appointed as Rector of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome.  

We wish him every good blessing on his future ministry. 

Father O’Carroll is the Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation in the Archdiocese of Dublin and Administrator of the Catholic University Church on Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin. 

Father O’Carroll succeeds Monsignor Liam Bergin from the Diocese of Ossory, who has been Rector of the Irish College since 2001. For more information, please click here. 

Introducing the New Missal

A new edition of the Roman Missal is being introduced this year. But what is the Roman Missal?

The term “Missal” refers to the book that contains all the prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass. The scripture readings used at Mass are also part of the Missal but are published separately in the “Lectionary.”  The Missal is first written in Latin and this Latin text is then translated into the particular language of the people. In this way, while the Mass may be celebrated in many languages across the Roman Catholic world, it is the same core Latin text that is being prayed by the Church. In Ireland we have been using our current Missal since St. Patrick’s Day 1975. A new edition, the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, is coming into use in Ireland and in other English speaking countries in Autumn 2011. -prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy

Why are we getting a new edition of the Roman Missal?

The new edition of the Missal will come into full use over a period of time between September and the First Sunday of Advent 2011. The new edition is necessary for a number of reasons. Firstly, in the years since 1975 when our current Missal was published, a number of additional texts have been made available for use in the Mass. These include additional Eucharistic Prayers, some new Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Masses for over 20 new Feasts of Saints (for example St Pius of Pietrelcina – Padre Pio, Edith Stein, Maximillian Kolbe).   These and other new material now need to go into the Missal so that they can be used in our celebrations.

Secondly, in recent years Rome gave new directions for the translation of the Latin texts. Translators were asked to make the English text follow more closely the original Latin in its wording and structure. They were also asked to strengthen the Biblical language and images in the texts and to re-introduce some theological vocabulary that may have been lost over years.Across the English speaking world the new edition of the Roman Missal will, therefore, contain both new material and a new style of translation. -prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy

Is the Mass changing?

The structure of the Mass is not changing. Its order and the actions of the Mass remain unchanged. The readings at Mass are not changed. However, with the introduction of the new edition of Roman Missal we will notice a change in how the Mass sounds. The translations of a significant number of our prayer texts from the original Latin have changed – sometimes by just a change in a particular word or in the word order. Prayers that we have become used to reciting by memory will need to be relearned. Prayers that we are used to hearing the priest say will sound different to us. The style of language we will hear and pray may seem more formal to us and perhaps, in parts, more complex. But over time, with the praying of these texts, the sound of the Mass will again become familiar to us. -prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy

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Some of the Latest News from around the Diocese

Remembrance Service Notice: The National Maternity Hospital is holding its Annual Remembrance Service on Sunday 2nd October 2011 at 3pm in

St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, Dublin 2. We warmly welcome all the parents and families of babies who have died in the hospital,

especially those during the last year (this includes miscarriages, stillbirths and neonatal deaths). Light refreshments will be served following

the Service, and there will be an opportunity to meet members of the hospital staff and other parents.  No need to book, just come along and

bring any family or friends you wish with you.  Street parking is available in the vicinity of the church on the day. If further information is required

contact the Chaplaincy Department at 6373121 or email chaplain@nmh.ie

Child Safeguarding and Protection Training:

The new Child Protection Training Modules for Priests, deacons, parish pastoral workers and Child Safeguarding Representatives, devised by the

National Office for Safeguarding Children will be delivered to the parishes, deanery by deanery, throughout the diocese beginning on the 3rd of September.

Date: 3rd September 2011, Venue: Aras Lorcan, Arklow, Deanery: Wicklow.

Date: 17th September 2011, Venue: Kilian House Family Centre, Greystones, Deanery: Bray.

Date: 24th September 2011, Venue: Blessington Parish Centre, Deanery: Blessington.

If you haven’t already registered please call Ger Tierney at 01 8360314. Further dates to follow

Triduum to Saint Therese at Aughrim Street:  Triduum to Saint Therese will take place in the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, on 

Thursday/Friday 29th, 30th September at 10am and 7.30pm Masses,  Saturday the 1st October at the 10am and 7pm (vigil) Masses. Each evening

at Mass there will be a special homily with guest speakers.  Blessing with the Relic and Blessing of Roses at 7pm Mass on Saturday. All are welcome.

Triduum to Our Lady of the Rosary: The Call to Fatima team and the Capuchin Friary is aiming to invite people from all over Ireland to

Dublin to intercede to Our Lady of the Rosary on the 7th 8th and 9th October. The Triduum will take place in St Mary of the Angels Church Street Dublin

7. Please join us. We will be handing out over 5,000 Rosaries free and enrolling a similar number in the brown scapular during the three days.

In additional with the prayers from the Poor Clares, Redemptive Nuns, Dominican Nuns, the Carmel Nuns / priests in Ireland and the Carmel nuns in

Coimbra, Portugal, we hope to break down the indifference with the international guest speakers. See www.dublindiocese.ie for more details

Prayer Around the Cross with Br Jean Marie: Br Jean Marie, a member of the Taize ecumenical monastic community, will be visiting Ireland at the end of this month.

On Friday 23rd  September, he will be present at a Prayer Around the Cross in St Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin 7, starting at 8.30pm. All are welcome,

especially 18-35 year olds. [St Paul's is located beside CYC's main offices, the Smithfield LUAS stop is nearby, parking in Smithfield is free after 7pm].

For further information follow Taize Dublin on facebook.

YCW Handbook Now Available: Is your parish interested in engaging you adults 18 years+ in a real and meaningful way?

Do you already have a youth group who are looking for a deeper understanding of how to link their faith with their everyday life?

Do you have a Youth section of your Parish Council who could do with a little extra help?

Are there young adults in your parish who have been to World Youth Day and are now looking to expand on the experience?

If you answered yes to any of the above then the YCW Handbook is just what you need!

Free to download with training and advice available from the YCW Team, this Handbook is a must for any Parish wishing to engage young

adults in a real and meaningful way. The handbook can also be used by existing groups wishing to broaden their experience of faith in action

and develop a sense of the See, Judge, Act method.   Download the programme – www.ycw.ie or contact the YCW National Office for further

details or to request a hard copy – YCW National Office, 11 Talbot Street, Dublin 1. Tel: 01-8780291 E: info@ycw.ie

Parish request for a Statue: 4ft. Statue of St. Patrick in good condition required. Please contact Ballinteer Parish Office on 01 499 4203.

Lough Derg Upcoming Events: One Day Retreats. Places are still available on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th September

Cost €30 per person includes boat fare, tea/coffee & scones on arrival and a light lunch.

Wednesday 7th September Reflection Day: Facilitated by Sr Maureen James, this Guided Quiet Day includes group discussion, personal

prayer and reflection and free time to enjoy the Sanctuary. Cost €35 per person includes boat fare, tea/coffee & scones on arrival and a light lunch.

Sunday 11th September 9km Pilgrim Path Walk: Lough Derg Visitors Centre starting at 12 noon – (Registration from 11:30am)

Entry Fee:  €20 Adults / €10 child (includes refreshments, t-shirt & kit bag).

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. www.loughderg.org  Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co Donegal. Email:  info@loughderg.org  Telephone:  071 9861518 (from N.I. 028 686 32391)

International Day of Peace: The International Day of Peace takes place this year on the 21^st of September. The UN representative for Dublin has asked for the help of the

Churches of the diocese to ring the bells of all the churches together at 12.00 noon on the 21^st of September to signify our support for Peace around the World…

For further details click here

BPW National Conference on Family Issues -“The Family in Ireland 2011, Challenge or Opportunity”.

Conference to be held in Hotel Meyrick, Galway on Thursday 22nd September commencing at 10.30am.

The conference will bring together leading national thought leaders on family law, child and family research, human rights, sociology,

consumer protection and gerontology.  A key focus of the conference will be an exploration of the rapidly changing dynamics of the family in the current society.

The conference will be officially opened by Mrs. Fionnuala Kenny, wife of An Taoiseach.

Admission costs €25(includes lunch) with a concession of €15 for students, seniors and the unwaged.

Bookings can be made by logging into www.bpwgalway.ie and downloading the booking form. 

Or email your booking enquiry to nationalconference@eircom.net or contact Maureen Mooney on 087-2843493.