Launch of Parish E-Newsletter

e-newletterAs a new initiative, we will be sending out important updates each month by email with an inclusive link to the full newsletter. To sign up and benefit from this service just send your email address and the words SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to newsletter@sandyfordparish.org, or fill in the submissions form on the right.   It is open to anyone and a great way to keep in touch for those who live abroad .  One of the many benefits of receiving the E-Newsletter is that key information is to hand wherever your are via a smartphone, tablet or laptop.  Thanks for taking part and please spread the word!!!

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Parish Update from Fr. Andrew

fr andrew on altarJust to keep you up-to-date on a few matters, firstly CCTV has now been installed both inside and outside of St. Mary’s, new signage and also measures have been put into place in order to restrict parking and ensure that Parishioners can enter and leave safely. (You can view photos of these works here)  I am currently looking for people to join our Fund Raising Committee for the restoration of our Blue Church which we hope to restore in 2014. If you would like to join or help please contact me or the office. On a personal level, as well as serving Sandyford Parish I am also a member of the Dublin Diocesan Finance  committee and the Archbishop has now appointed me to lead a new Committee on future diocesan needs.  With every blessing, Fr. Andrew

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Catholicism Series

Catholicism SeriesThe Catholicism Series
A Journey To The Heart Of Faith.

The highly acclaimed new DVD series by Fr. Robert Barron.
Come and learn about the truth and beauty of our faith.
Every Tuesday in St Mary’s Parish room.
Beginning on the 1st of October.
Starts 6.30pm including tea/coffee

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Saint of the Month – St. Francis

st francis2In the month of October we remember especially all missionaries past and present who helped spread the faith.  Few were more influential in the Church’s history than a young man who was born in Assisi.  After leaving his life of luxury to serve the poor, others felt drawn by his example of simplicity and poverty for the Gospel.  Before his death, thousands of men left everything to find the joy St. Francis carried within himself on a daily basis.   Today our current Pope chose the name Francis because of his love for the poor. To read more about St. Francis’ conversion and life in the middle ages, follow this link.

 

 

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