Mass Cards are available from the parish offices and sacristy in churches
St Anne's Church, Bohernabreena
Holy Rosary Church, Ballycullen
St Martin de Porres Church, Aylesbury
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse
Saturdays
7pm Vigil St Martins
6pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sundays
8.30am - St Anne’s
10.30am - Holy Rosary
12.30pm - St Martins
9.30am & 11.30am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Weekdays
Mon 10am - Holy Rosary
Fri 10am - St. Anne's
Tues to Thur 10am - St. Martins
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri
10am Our Lady of Mount Carmel
THERE WILL BE NO 10AM MASS IN ST. ANNE'S THIS FRIDAY 12th AS THERE IS A FUNERAL TAKING PLACE AT 11AM
To all who contributed to a joyous and wonderful evening on Sunday evening last in Roseanna Hall. The occasion was the gathering of cell people with family, friends, and parishioners at their Christmas celebration.
The time together reflected the slow, quiet work, within our small faith communities (parish cells) as people seek a deeper meaning for life; encourage one another, and reach out to all.
Our parish offices will give further information, as you may wish.
A Christmas Blessing for all parishioners.
Jesus, born as a child, is king of our hearts and lives.
ROSEANNA HALL
TUES 16th DECEMBER / 7pm - 8.15pm
for children in 5th and 6th class.
Come along and join us for
this night of fun.
1st Prize - Turkey or Goose & Ham
2nd Prize - Christmas Cake, Pudding &
Bottle of Whiskey
3rd Prize - Christmas Hamper
Plus many more prizes.
Draw will take place at the
FAMILY BINGO
in Roseanna Hall
on Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm.
Tickets - 3 strips €5.
Tickets on Sale after Sunday Masses
CHRISTMAS WITH ‘THE CHOSEN’
Join us in Holy Rosary church
on Friday December 19th at 7pm
for ‘Christmas with The Chosen’ (PG).
Experience the first Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Follow the young couple as they take the long road to Bethlehem and prepare for Jesus’ birth. This beautifully-made movie is ideal to help us experience the true meaning of Christmas. Seasonal refreshments will be served.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We are urgently looking for volunteers to help care for and maintain Holy Rosary Church. If you can spare an hour once a week or so to help clean the Church we would love to hear from you. Please contact Deborah in the Parish Office (Mon/Tues) on 01 4141838 or by email at holyrosary.bohernabreena@gmail.com.
There are also several other ways you can volunteer your time to the Parish. For more information please contact our parish offices.
Prayer Requests can be put in the boxes in the church and will be prayed for at our cell prayer gathering on every second Monday at 8pm in Rosanna hall.
For more information please call:
Eugene 085 7330 191 (Holy Rosary Parish Cell)
Maeve 087 6681 331 (Holy Rosary Parish Cell)
Angela c/o parish office 01 4626 893(St Anne’s Parish Cell)
BALLYCULLEN FOODBANK—SPONSOR A CHILD
Donations for the Sponsor a Child drive may be dropped into the office at Holy Rosary Church during office hours. Please note no food can be accepted here.
PROPOSED TRIP TO ROME
IN RECOGNITION OF THIS SPECIAL YEAR FOR BOTH CHURCH AND PARISH,
from 6th to 10th April 2026 (4 nights and 5 days)
The estimated cost is €1,345 per person sharing, including 10kg of luggage. A single supplement fee of €70 per night applies.
PRICE COVERS:
· Return direct flights: Dublin-Rome & Rome-Dublin.
· 4 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Rome on a Half Board Basis.
· Private airport transfers & transfers throughout the tour.
· Guided tours with an English-speaking guide.
The level of interest received to-date is encouraging. Once we have a clearer understanding of the number of participants, we will be able to provide the exact cost and itinerary. Additionally, a savings plan will be made available for those who prefer to pay on a weekly or monthly basis.
Enquiries to Ann in
St. Martin’s Parish Office
on 01 4510 160.
Details of upcoming retreats below. If you would like more information, or would like to book a place on a retreat, please call us on 01 4048189 and we can take your booking over the phone.
Please feel free to share the information on our behalf with anyone you think might be interested in attending.
Retreat Day
"Give us today our daily bread"
Meditating on the Sunday Gospel
with
Fr. Joe Ralph OP
Sunday November 30th, 10am to 4pm
(incl. Mass)
Suggested Donation of €15 (incl. soup and rolls, tea/coffee)
Booking essential as places are limited
Dominican Retreat Centre
St. Mary's Priory, Tallaght
Email: lectiomission@gmail.com
Tel: (01) 404 8189
Please note that it is no longer possible to donate to St Anne's Church via this button. If you would like to make a donation to St Anne's Church, whether regularly or a once off donation, please contact the parish office or use the account details as per the standing order form (link below). We greatly appreciate all donations to our parish churches, and apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.
AWARE – Support & Self Care Groups
If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie.
Prayer Before Holy Communion
– St. Thomas Aquinas
All powerful and everlasting God,
I ask that I might receive,
the Bread of Angels,
the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords,
with that reverence and humility,
with that contrition and devotion,
with that purity and faith which
is expedient for the salvation of
my soul. Amen.
Prayer after Holy Communion
– St Thomas Aquinas
Sweetest Jesus,
Body and Blood most holy,
be the delight and pleasure of my soul,
my strength and salvation
in all temptations,
my joy and peace in every trial,
my light and guide in every
word and deed,
and my final protection
in death. Amen.
We have copies of
“Living Words - A Booklet for renewal in the Holy Spirit”
written by our own Fr Michael Hurley.
This booklet helps you to see the spirituality in the daily life around you and grow a deeper trust in Jesus Christ’s love and goodness, leading to you living a more joyful and loving life. The booklets are €5 each and are available from the churches and parish offices. We welcome your support.
For Sacramental Marriage Preparation Courses or for Marriage and Relationship Counselling please visit www.accorddublin.ie
The St Anne’s Church Committee produced a wonderful book to commemorate this special year in our parish. It looks back on the history of St Anne’s, records the celebration events and also reflects on the future.
It contains lovely accounts, photos, drawings, poems by the children and many friends of St Anne’s and it is a truly valuable record of our community and heritage. Every household in the parish should have one. It only costs €10 and is available from the parish office at St Anne's Church.