Welcome to
BRACKENSTOWN PARISH
As part of the Building Hope Diocesan initiative, Brackenstown forms
part of the partnership of Parishes which includes Swords + Drynam,
River Valley + Dublin Airport, and Donabate + Balheary
CHURCH of ST. CRONAN
Donations can be made directly to St. Cronan’s Parish by scanning the QR Code above using any QR Reader app on your Smart Phone. QR Code plaques have also been placed on the wall at the shrines to facilitate those not carrying cash. The plaques for St Patrick’s and St. Teresa’s shrines can be found on the side of their respective candelabras. Donations can be made via both ‘scan with phone’ and ‘touch with phone’. Thank you as always for your kind donations.
Parish Finance Committee
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by Email
Can you help us to reduce postage costs?
On 3rd of February the cost of a standard stamp increased to €1.85. This has led us to ask you if you can help us to reduce our postage overheads? The posting of the annual letters of thanks and acknowledgement for contributions received is a considerable expense for the parish. Do you have an email address? If so, you might consider giving us permission to send your annual acknowledgement letter by email rather than by post. You can do this by emailing brackenstownparish@gmail.com. Please say that you are giving permission for your letter of acknowledgement to be sent by email and give your name, address, and email address. Another possibility is to fill in this form, tick the box to receive your acknowledgement letter by email and click submit.
We are of course aware that not everyone uses email or perhaps just prefers to receive a letter by post. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributes to the running costs of the parish and to the support of our priests. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
The Parish Finance Committee
Now is a good time to announce plans for a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. The pilgrimage, which includes 3 nights in Rome and 2 nights in Assisi from 14-19th September, is open to parishioners and friends from the parishes of Swords, River Valley, Donabate and Brackenstown. The cost of €1,495 per person sharing includes return flights to Rome with Aer Lingus, half board accommodation in Rome and Assisi, air conditioned coach throughout the pilgrimage and assistance of a Marian Pilgrimages representative. For more details, look out for the posters and flyers. Booking, which is now open, is made directly with Marian pilgrimages on (01) 878 8159, and a non-refundable deposit of €400 per person is required.
Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
How about reading one Gospel in 2026?
Are you looking for a challenge in 2026? How about deepening your relationship with Jesus by studying one Gospel from beginning to end? The Gospel readings at Mass for 2026 will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. The Brackenstown Bible study group will commence a study of St. Matthew's Gospel on Monday 19th January and you are invited to take part.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfils God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to his people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, this Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfilment of God’s plan. The classes will be held in St Cronan's Pastoral Centre from 7.30 to 8.50 pm on Monday nights. There will be a 50 minute DVD presentation by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins followed by a Q & A and discussion. There is no charge, and all are welcome. To register please contact Louise in the parish office, tel. 01 8401188 or email: brackenstownparish@gmail.com
Baptism for Children Aged 5+
The parish has devised a programme for children of the parish who are 5+ years of age. This is of particular relevance to children who may wish to receive First Communion next year. If you are interested in having your child baptised, please contact the parish office.
Taizé Prayer
Our Taizé Prayer will take place on Thursday 12th February, the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. All are welcome!
Building Hope Diocesan Initiative
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council have presented feedback from the four questionnaires relating to the 4 pillars of the Building Hope Diocesan Initiative, Welcome & Inclusion, Faith, Servant Leadership and Social Justice. A summary of the responses to each of the four pillar are available for all to view on the blue notice board at the back of the church.
The Parish Pastoral Council have met on Saturday 29th November to analyse the feedback from all the questionnaires and propose the beginnings of a pastoral response, both as a parish and in partnership with the other parishes in our area who have participated in this consultation.
ARCHBISHOP FARRELL:
MOVING FORWARD WITH BUILDING HOPE
