April - St. Paul's Confirmation 19th April

Sacrament of Confirmation

On Friday 19th  April, the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Rev. Declan Blake to the boys and girls of St. Paul’s Senior School.
We congratulate the children and we pray that we will continue to nourish the seed sown at Confirmation and help our young people to become strong and proud witnesses to their faith.  A lot of time and dedication went into the preparation for this special day in the life of our parish and we sincerely thank all those who made this day possible. Firstly, we thank the class teachers, Ms. Hackett and Ms. Delaney, SNA Emma Kelly, Principal Mr. Brougham and Vice Principal Mr. O’Shea and the support from the staff of St. Pauls Senior School and our own Parish Team. We thank Frances, Catherine & Martin our musicians & singers for the beautiful Music. Many thanks too, to all who cleaned and prepared the church for this special occasion.


Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje, accompanied by Fr. Declan Blake as spiritual director, is being organised for 26th September to 3rd October 2024.
The cost is €835. To secure your place a deposit of €200 is required.
For more details on joining the group contact Godfrey & Jackie Carpenter (087) 069 1009
MEDJUGORJE 2024 information poster


Year of Prayer 2024:   website link 
Pope Francis has asked that 2024 be marked as a Year of Prayer. The Holy Father announced its launch on Sunday 21st January 2024, on the fifth annual celebration of the ‘Sunday of the Word of God’. “From now on I am happy to think that the year preceding the Jubilee event, 2024, will be dedicated to a great ‘symphony’ of prayer. First of all, to recover the desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and adore him.”  ~ Pope Francis  
Discover the "Notes on Prayer" website link
The Angelus : Prayer Card
Pray the Rosary : Booklet


Sacramental Preparation:

Communion  - Grow In Love  Dates
Next Grow in Love mass - 10:30am Sunday 21st April

Confirmation  - Confirmation 2024  Dates
Confirmation Ceremony  - 11:00am Friday 19th April


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Parish News

      MASS TIMES 
 Saturday (vigil):   5:30pm
 Sunday:   10:30am

St. Paul’s, Ayrfield 

Mass ) Tuesday & Thursday :    10am
( Service of Word with Communion ) ~ Monday 10am

Holy Trinity, Donaghmede
Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 10am
Saturday Vigil - 6:30pm, Sunday - 9:30am & 11:30am


Mass times in the parishes of St. Monica, Edenmore & St. Benedict, Grange Park
St. Monica's : Saturday Vigil : 5pm | Sunday: 10am
St. Benedict's : Saturday Vigil : 7pm | Sunday: 11am

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you now as if you were already there and I unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.


Funeral Masses in St. Paul's Church are at 10:00am unless otherwise notified.
Funerals have no capacity limits but all other protective measures remain in place.

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Building Hope 

The Building Hope Prayer

Pilgrim God, we give you thanks and praise.
You constantly journey with us even in our darkness and doubts.
We seek your way of loving kindness to walk together as one family.
Open our eyes to recognise you in the faces of one another,
in the breaking of bread and in the splendour of creation.
May the risen Christ sow seeds of hope and new life deep within us.
May our hearts and minds be filled with your Word,
bringing forth truth, justice and peace.
May the Holy Spirit working in and through us do much more
than we can dare to imagine
as we live out our baptismal calling in humble and loving service.
We make this our prayer through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.

Mary Mother of Christ, pray for us.
St. Laurence O'Toole, pray for us.
St. Kevin, pray for us
St. Brigid, pray for us

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Contributions to Family Offerings and Mass Collections

Outdoor Family Offering Collection - Standing Order 

If you wish to contribute to St. Paul’s Parish, Ayrfield Family Offering collection by Standing Order, or if you would like to use a standing order to replace your weekly envelope contribution please complete the "Bankers Order Form" This collection, as you know, is crucial for the practical running of our Parish. The parish also supports the preparation of the children and parents for the sacraments through the Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation Programmes. Completed forms can be returned by post or in person to the Parish Office.

For more details contact Freda in the Parish Office on 01-8160984.
Please fill out the following form: "Bankers Order Form"


Tax relief For Donation to Eligible Charities 

The Parish can claim a Tax Rebate on any donations of €250 and over in any one year and add it to our funds. Donations include the Family offerings outdoor collection, by either direct debit or envelopes and donations made to the Common Fund, Share, Christmas and Easter Dues. 

A CHY3 Form is valid for 5 years and is to be returned to the Parish Office for eligible Households. 

A CHY4 Form is valid for a single year and can be returned to the Parish Office for eligible Households.



If you wish to donate online to the First or Second collections that normally take place on a Sunday or to Easter/Christmas Dues you can do so by using the DONATE button on the top of the screen which the diocese has asked us to place on our website. 

When you click on the DONATE button at the top of the page. You also get an option to donate to St. Paul's Parish, Ayrfield, by way of a once off donation or if you wish join the Family Offering - planned giving, you can to set up a Weekly or Monthly offering and enter the amount of your donation. You will need to have your payment details (card/debit card or bank details) and your mobile phone to hand. Your mobile phone is needed because a confirmation pin number will be texted to it. Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated. 

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We Remember at Mass and in Prayer, Those Who Have Gone Before Us


Saturday  - 5:30 pm
   Nuala English ~ Months Mind
   Frank Brewer ~ Months Mind

Sunday   - 10:30am
    Carmel McGill ~ 29th Anniversary
    Jimmy McGill ~ 5th Anniversary
    Ann-Marie McGill ~ 5th Anniversary
    
Tuesday - 10:00am
  John & Eileen Walker ~ Anniversaries

Thursday - 10:00am
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Your prayers are also requested for the happy repose of the souls of Nuala English, Frank Brewer, Bill Doherty, & John Burns  recently deceased. 

May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.
Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.




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Mass Times

Saturday Evening Vigil:
5:30pm

Sunday:
10:30am

Tuesday and Thursday
10:00am

Service of Word with Communion :
Monday 10:00am


Live Stream Links:

~   St. Paul's Church,
      Ayrfield
~  Holy Trinity Church,
      Donaghmede
~  St. Monica's Church,
      Edenmore
~  St. Benedict's Church, 
      Grange Park 
~  Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, 
      Raheny 
~  St. Brendan's Church,
      Coolock 
~ Knock Shrine

Contact Us

Parish Office:
St. Paul's Church,
Ayrfield
Dublin 13
Tel: 01 8160984
Office Email:
parishofficeayrfield@gmail.com

Sacristy Tel: 01-8160981

Parish Priest:
Fr. Declan Blake
28 Glentworth Park
Ard na Gréine
Dublin 13, D13 C4A0
Tel: 01 8160 984

Baptisms

Baptisms are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 12 noon (From October 2023)

"Request for Baptism Forms" should be completed and returned to the Parish Office with a copy of the Birth Certificate.

Accord Dublin

ACCORD Dublin provides Sacramental Marriage Preparation Courses and Marriage and Relationship Counselling.
Click on Accord logo to view.

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