As we continue on our theme of Ministry this month, we will explore the many ministries involved in celebrating our Mass together in community.

If we can focus on engaging 1 percent more of our parishioners in a really intentional way each year, we can literally change the world.

Why not come along and join in for lunch on the last Wednesday of the month in Kilian House Family Centre.

It is a gathering for a chat and some delicious food. All welcome!

See photos here.

Free Craft, Hobby and Social afternoon from 3pm to 5.30pm.

This will run every first Sunday of the month (Jan – 2nd Sun). Over 18’s only.

Great activities from flower arrangement, knitting, embroidery to art classes take place on the day.

Get a taste of the afternoon by watching this short video: Social Hobby & Craft Afternoon

So come along! Bring a friend or find a friend and enjoy learning a new skill.

Tea, coffee and biscuits available for nominal charge with all donations going to local charity.

Hope to see you there at this fun and very popular event.

NEW CHRISTIANS: We welcome Daisy, Amelia & Hannah recently baptised children into our faith community. As they join our community through the waters of Baptism may they also continue to grow strong in body, mind and spirit in the years ahead.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! In February we will be looking closely at the call to ministry each of us have as a result of our Baptism. Maybe this new year is your time to get actively involved. There’ll be a warm welcome and plenty of work to give you whatever your calling!

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: We have the 2nd of our preparation sessions with our candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation and their parents next Sunday afternoon, 23rd February. It begins at 5pm in Kilian House, the Parish Centre, in Greystones. It will explore what it means “To Believe” and will conclude with the celebration of Mass at 6.30pm which will be focusing on all those preparing for Confirmation. NEW LOOK NEWSLETTER

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: We are hoping to have a pilgrimage to Lourdes for our pastoral area. Place will be limited so if you are please see the details below, a €200 deposit (non refundable is required) Travelling Wednesday 9th September 2020 to Monday 14th September 2020. Cost is €800.00 p.p. sharing, including full board in a local Hotel, plus all airport transfers included. Anyone interested in joining us should contact Úna McGrath by email (office@kilquadeparish.ie) or by telephone 01- 281 9658 for more information. Limited availability.

HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you know of anyone who is sick in hospital or at home and would like a visit, please don’t hesitate to call one of the priests of the parish or the parish office.

CHARITY TAX REBATE: A big thank you for all who support the parish through the Planned Giving Collection. This is the only collection that stays in the parish. You can further support the parish by completing a CHY3 form. This permits the parish to claim the tax back on your donations to the parish. It is a simple process that can yield extra funds to support parish initiatives. Contact the parish office for further details. Thank you.

BECOMING A CATHOLIC?: Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about the Christian Faith and the Catholic Church. If so please contact Fr. John after Mass or make enquiries to the Parish Office. We will begin our preparation for Adults wishing to be baptised or indeed make their 1st Communion or be Confirmed in the Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil next Easter soon during the month of September.

God calls. We respond.

During this month of February, we are asking all our parishioners to think about how you can contribute to the building up of your parish community.

Over the Sundays of February we will be focusing on the importance of ministry within our parish and giving you the opportunity to reflect on and discern what ministry God is calling you to.

This week, we consider your calling and what that means…. read on…

We are all called to be more…

Is God is calling you to make a difference here…

Are you open to hearing that invitation?

We are delighted that you have presented your child for the Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation.

Further details on the next steps are available here.