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Today is the feast of the Epiphany. This day traditionally marks the day that the three wise men arrived with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for baby Jesus. It is a special day in the Church’s calendar as it celebrates the announcement that Jesus was born and officially brings the season of Christmas to a close.
Before you start looking for the receipts to exchange unwanted presents from yesterday, why not put them to really good use, by supporting one of Dublin’s busiest homeless charities?
GOAL Mile is held at Christmas, in villages, towns and cities across Ireland.
In Donnybrook the GOAL Mile is in Herbert Park St. Stephen's Day from 10:00am to 12 Noon
The annual St Vincent de Paul Society Toy Mass will take place at the 10:30am Family Mass on Sunday 15th December. We would be delighted if you could bring a present with you to the Mass for a child in need this Christmas.
Last week marked the 6th anniversary of the death of a man who tried to make our world a more equal and fair place, Nelson Mandela who once said ‘ Im not a saint, unless a saint is a sinner who keeps on trying’.
2nd Sunday of Advent (8th Dec) @ 3.30pm: Advent service with Children's Choir, St Mary's School Choir, readings by the children and carols by candlelight
Tuesday 10 December @ 7.30-8.30pm: Adults' Advent reflection service with spiritual direction from Fr Gerard Ryan SJ and music by Deirdre Seaver
3rd Sunday of Advent (15th Dec) : @ 10.30am Family Mass: SVDP Toy Appeal
@ 5.30pm Mass: Sandymount Gospel Choir
Have you ever stopped to consider that: Every night we go to bed without any guarantee that we will wake up in the morning but we set our alarm clocks anyway to wake us up. That is hope.
The Society Of St Vincent De Paul Annual Christmas collection "Christmas is not the same for everyone" will replace the SHARE collection at all Masses over the weekend of 7th/8th December, is of 'critical importance' as the organisation is experiencing a huge increase in calls for assistance.
Read more: Society Of St Vincent De Paul Annual Christmas Collection
Do you find it a struggle to get your children to Mass on a Sunday?
Do all of your children have sporting or other commitments?
Do your children complain about Mass being boring?
Do you feel that you’ve lost your connection with God or that you’ve never really had one?
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services - Light Up a Life has offered great solace and joy to so many people since it began in 1992. Last year, some 27,000 people were lovingly remembered through lights sponsored in their name that in turn helped our patients and families.