Phibsborough
VLM (Vincentian Lay Mission’s) 5km run yesterday for “Miles for Mission” produced a ‘Peter’s win.
Gordon came third of a field in which his beard was “grayer” than those of most of the participants.
It all contributes to an awareness that Mission is important at all ages and at all times and the Vincentian commitment to Mission in the 21st century is vital and assured.
If you wish to volunteer for mission overseas with VLM’s, you can find more information here
It happened in the rather anodyne surroundings of the inter-religious prayer space in Amsterdam Airport, where I was saying Mass on my way to becoming a Missionary in China. Excited does not do justice the feelings running through me as I waited for my flight to the East and the beginnings of a mission that had been calling me since I entered religious life. The bland l”ets-not-offend-anybody” design of the “chapel” could not distract from the intensity of the [...]
It happened in the rather anodyne surroundings of the inter-religious prayer space in Amsterdam Airport, where I was saying Mass on my way to becoming a Missionary in China. Excited does not do justice the feelings running through me as I waited for my flight to the East and the beginnings of a mission that had been calling me since I entered religious life. The bland l”ets-not-offend-anybody” design of the “chapel” could not distract from the intensity of the [...]
In my childhood, Irish dancing was a respectable and worthy pursuit for young children of means, and as such, I was trooped to learn our ‘Haon, do, tri” (which I still remember and can produce if pushed) but I lasted for three lessons only. It never took, and my mother was spared the expenses of the uniform, which even for boys, would bankrupt a small nation if stitching time and effort had to be paid for. (It was the sixties, [...]
In my childhood, Irish dancing was a respectable and worthy pursuit for young children of means, and as such, I was trooped to learn our ‘Haon, do, tri” (which I still remember and can produce if pushed) but I lasted for three lessons only. It never took, and my mother was spared the expenses of the uniform, which even for boys, would bankrupt a small nation if stitching time and effort had to be paid for. (It was the sixties, [...]
The Feast of the Holy Rosary will see the launch of St. Peter’s Rosary walk around the side altars of the Church. The opening ceremony will take place at the end of Mass at 11.30pm The Walk will be available during the regular Church opening hours with a scheduled reciting of the Rosary each day at 12 noon.
(Monday because of Church cleaning, the recitation will take place in the sacristy, access through the parish office)
Desmond Gunning will lead an Ivy Day Walking Tour of Phibsborough next Saturday the 6th October. The walk will leave St Peter’s Church at 2.30 pm. and will introduce the Harry Clarke treasures of the Church before exploring other aspects of historical Phibsborough There will be no fee charged, but donations would be gratefully received by Friends of St. Peters Church. Walk will finish at Phibsborough House (Jim Clarke’s) Monck Place at 4.00 pm approx.
The Vincentian Community ask you to join us this Sunday along with all the Vincentian Family to celebrate the Feast of St Vincent de Paul
Mass at 11.30 am Sunday 30 September St Peter’s Church, Phibsborough Con Celebrant: Fr Aidan, CM
The broadcast channel is 28.731mhz for those who are technically minded.
For the rest of us, the special receivers required are available from the Parish Office.
We are hoping to set up a web based alternative soon, as the receivers are becoming ever harder to source, such is the speed of technical change.
During October, we will be adding the Daily Rosary, especially for those [...]
28.731– Radio St Peter’s (RSP) Masses and Devotions from St. Peter’s are once again broadcasting on our own radio channel
The broadcast channel is 28.731mhz for those who are technically minded.
For the rest of us, the special receivers required are available from the Parish Office.
We are hoping to set up a web based alternative soon, as the receivers are becoming ever harder to source, such is the speed of technical change.
During October, we will be adding the Daily Rosary, especially for those [...]
John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (French: Jean-Gabriel Perboyre), was a French priest, who served as a missionary in China, where he was killed because of his faith. He was canonized in 1996 by Pope John Paul II.
His Feast day is the 11th of September
He composed this prayer
O my Divine Saviour, Transform me into Yourself. May my hands be the hands of Jesus. Grant that every faculty of my body May serve only to glorify You. Above all, Transform my soul and all its powers So that my memory, will [...]
John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (French: Jean-Gabriel Perboyre), was a French priest, who served as a missionary in China, where he was killed because of his faith. He was canonized in 1996 by Pope John Paul II.
His Feast day is the 11th of September
He composed this prayer
O my Divine Saviour, Transform me into Yourself. May my hands be the hands of Jesus. Grant that every faculty of my body May serve only to glorify You. Above all, Transform my soul and all its powers So that my memory, will [...]
The Miraculous Medal Novena will take place at St Peter’s Church
7:30-8.00pm
Meditation:The Church in China by Fr. Joseph Loftus C.M.
preceded by
Mass of Thanksgiving for Graces Received
7:00 PM