Parish Notices 27 April 2025

Divine Mercy Sunday 27 April, will be celebrated in Donabate Church commencing with Confessions at 2.30 followed by the Divine Mercy Prayer and Mass will be celebrated at 3pm.

A book of condolence for Pope Francis is available at Donabate Church in front of the Altar.
We welcome you to sign and leave your message of condolence.

Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock 26 April 2025 has been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Pope Francis. RIP.

Canonisation of Carlo Acutis postponed – following the death of Pope Francis the Vatican has postponed the canonisation of blessed Carlo Acutis which was scheduled to take place this Sunday. We will keep you informed when an alternative date is set.

Girls School Service of Light will be celebrated this Monday evening 28th April at 7.00pm in Donabate Church.
Girls School Confirmation will be celebrated this coming Friday 2nd May at 11am in Donabate Church. The parish welcome the children as they come to be sealed with the Holy Spirit. We wish them all a wonderful day of celebration. There will no 10am Mass on Friday morning.

Maranatha – our May Maranatha reflection event takes place on Friday next, 2nd May, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in St. Patrick’s Church and will also be broadcast on our parish webcam ( churchmedia.tv ). This month we’ll be remembering in a special way those studying, preparing for, and undertaking 3rd level and professional exams and assessments. As always, we remember in a special way all our young people at Maranatha as well as bringing our own intentions. If there is anyone you would like remembered at Maranatha this month, please email the names to the email address on the longer version of the notice on the website and Facebook page by next Wednesday if possible.

Weekly Contemplate Prayer groups – Come and join our weekly contemplative prayer groups in the library room of Donabate parish hall (little room to right hand side of main door of parish hall): Tuesday evenings: 7-8pm(must be 18+)
Friday mornings: 7am-7:25am (must be 18+, or else be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

Weekly Contemplate Prayer groups – Come and join our weekly contemplative prayer groups in the library room of Donabate parish hall (little room to right hand side of main door of parish hall):                                                                                                          
Tuesday evenings: 7pm-8pm (must be 18+)                                       
Friday mornings: 7am-7:25am (must be 18+, or else be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

Young Adult Bible Study We would like to invite new members to join our  Young Adult Faith Fellowship. This is a faith formation group and is an opportunity to connect with other local young adults in a community of faith. We hope to grow in our faith together through bible studies,spiritual events, prayer, socialising and reflecting together. The group meets every Wednesday evening and is open to anyone aged 18-30. If you would like more info or would like to be added to the Whatsapp group to be kept up to date please get in touch with Sarah at donabateparishya@gmail.com

Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory every Friday after the 10am Mass. All welcome.

Tap & Donate – Thank you to all who use the Tap & Donate contributing to the First & Share collections.
The amount collected for January and February 2025 was €784.

The Family Offering for March 2025 amounted to €4820. Thank you all for your support.

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