Notices
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is back as of this Sunday.
It is open to school going children up to First Communion. We particularly encourage those preparing for First Communion to come along.
A child attends the Mass with their parent or guardian. Just before the Liturgy of the Word, children are invited to leave the church and go with their leader to the hall. All taking part will return to the Mass to celebrate the Our Father together and then join their family.
The leader will have prepared material focusing on the Gospel of that Sunday. The material will help the child to engage with the Scripture, the same Scripture that their parents are engaging with here in the Church. We will include an activity to enhance the understanding for the child.
Each Sunday there is an opportunity for children between 5 to 10 year old to spend time together with a leader to listen and do an activity on the Gospel of that Sunday.
Fulfilling Our Legal Obligation
Fr. John together with the Parish Child Safeguarding representatives wish to remind all in Public Ministry of our legal responsibility to ensure that each person who has a role in the running of our Parish is Garda vetted.
We need to play an active role in ensuring that we create a safe place for children, young people and vulnerable adults in our Parish in line with best practice and fulfill our obligation to the State by adhering to the law.
The diocese takes the view that those who exercise public ministry, whether as Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, members of choirs or whatever, minister to the whole congregation, which includes children and vulnerable persons and, therefore, must be vetted.
The process is not complicated and will not take long to complete – please read on for further details and assistance with the process.
Social, Hobby and Craft Afternoon
| October 7, 2018; 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. |
Free Craft, Hobby and Social afternoon recommencing Sunday Oct 7th.. 3pm to 5.30pm.
This will run every first Sunday of the month. Over 18’s only.
Great activities from flower arrangement, knitting, embroidery to art classes take place on the day.
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.
At a Glance …
NEW CHRISTIANS: We welcome Phoebe & Alice who joined our community through the waters of Baptism recently. May they continue to grow strong in body, mind and spirit in the years ahead.
HOLY ROSARY PARISH SEEKS ORGANIST AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Applications to Fr. John Daly, Parish Priest, Holy Rosary Parish Office, Greystones or office@greystonesparish.ie before Friday 14th September 2018.
PREPARATION FOR FIRST COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION IN 2019: If you have a child entering either 2nd or 6th class in school this September then please register for the preparation programme during this coming week.
SOCIAL HOBBY & CRAFT AFTERNOON: Free Craft social afternoon recommencing Sunday Oct 7th 3pm to 5.30pm.
NEW PARISH OFFICE GUIDELINES: Because of the new European legislation around data protection a copy of the Birth Certificate of the person requiring a Baptismal Certificate, Confirmation Certificate and a Wedding Certificate will now be required as ID before a copy of the Certificate can be issued from the parish office.
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.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: Sun 30th Sep, Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. Coach pick ups at Newtown, Kilcoole, Holy Rosary Greystones & Queen Of Peace Bray, cost €25.00. To book a seat phone Mary on 087 6284713, Everyone welcome.
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All this news and more, available and in further detail on the Parish Information Sheet
Dates for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in 2019
The schools and parish are currently working through the process of signing off on the dates for the ceremonies of First Communion and Confirmation in May / June 2019.
The dates will be finalised during September and will be available from Monday 8th October.
Information Meetings for Parents – Read on….
Registration For the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in 2019
The registration forms for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in 2019 are now available.
Pastoral Area Visit to the RDS
On Wednesday 22nd Aug, we attended the World Meeting of Families in the RDS.
See some photos here…
Photos of Family of Families Celebration
A fantastic celebration was enjoyed by all who were able to attend.
If you have photos of the day, why not send in your images to communicationsgroup@greystonesparish.ie and we will publish them here.
Make sure you have permission of those in them!
See out photos here…
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