Welcome to the Church of St. Columba

Twenty Fifth Sunday                    19/9/2021         

 There are two Masses each weekend: Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday at 11.00am.

Since 6^th September the ‘pod’ system is no longer operative during the celebration of Mass.
This means that we can accommodate more parishioners and visitors who wish to attend Mass.
As social distancing restrictions still apply, every second pew remains cordoned off, and we ask parishioners to keep a two metre distance in the pew unless sitting with family members.

We respectfully remind parishioners to follow the directions of the stewards and the M.C. at Mass.

We thank parishioners for your contributions to the First and Second Collections and to the Family Offering. Contributions can also be made through the ‘Donate’ button on the parish website: www.ionaroadparish.ie

The annual collection for Crosscare, the social care agency of the diocese, will be taken up at all Masses this Saturday/ Sunday 19^th/20th September and will replace the usual collection for Share. Through their services for homeless people, young people, migrants and refugees, Crosscare focuses on helping people and families when they need it most. In community foodbanks and cafes, they provide food parcels and meals daily. Thank you for your support.  www.crosscare.ie

We also thank parishioners and visitors for your generous support of the Summer Dues. Summer Dues envelopes are available at the back of the church until the end of this month.

A Baptism preparation meeting for parents (and godparents) who are anticipating having their child baptised in the coming weeks will take place via zoom on Monday 20^th September at 7.00pm.

A meeting of the Parish Finance Committee will take place via zoom on Monday 20^th September at 8.00pm.

The annual diocesan Safeguarding Sunday will take place next Sunday 26^th September. The theme for this year is “Safeguarding in a pandemic”.

  Over the coming weeks we will have the joy of administering the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation to children in our parish, some of whom have been waiting since May 2020 to receive their First Communion. We pray for the children and their families as they prepare to celebrate these significant sacramental moments.

We welcome Fr. Gareth Byrne to the Glasnevin Grouping. Gareth has recently been appointed by Archbishop Dermot Farrell as Moderator of the Diocesan Curia, based in Drumcondra. He has offered to assist the parishes of the Grouping on Sundays, and will celebrate initially a monthly Mass in Iona Road. He will celebrate the 11.00am Mass next Sunday 26^th September.

FAMILIES WALKING TOGETHER IN HOPE

Table Talk – Watch Fr Pat, Patricia and Gerard discuss resources during September for Families. View here Table Talk – August – Families Walking Together in Hope – YouTube

September – All Connected

• For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, (missionministry.ie)
• Blessing of the School Bags – Blessing-of-School-Bags-2021.pdf (missionministry.ie)
• Parish Clean Up – Our Common Home (missionministry.ie)
• Mercy Day (September 24^th) – Mercy-Day-Service-of-Reconciliation-inspired-by-Misericordiae-Vultus.docx.pdf (missionministry.ie)

October-  Say Thanks  

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

Please click on image to view Webcam for this service. Mass times may vary.