The Parish
of St. Thomas the Apostle has come a long way since 1982. Many people
have worked hard to bring it to where it is today. It is an active, alive
parish. You are invited to participate in the active life of the parish.
(You can make a start by reading this directory!)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
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After
6.30pm Mass |
| Rite
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Communal
celebration after 6.30pm Mass on the first Saturday of the month. |
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First Holy Communion Preparation is
done through the school and through First Communion Preparation Team,
led by Janet Leech.
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Confirmation Preparation is
done through school and the Confirmation Preparation Team, led by
Anna Tarleton.
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Baptisms First and third Sundays
(only) of the month at 1.00pm (sharp), Three weeks notice is required.
Arrangements for Baptism should be made in the Parish Office on Sundays
between 11.30 a.m. and 12.15 p.m. A Baptism Preparation Course
must be undertaken by parents.
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Communion to the Sick or Housebound On request.
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Marriages Three months notice
of intention to marry is required by Diocesan Law. It must be given
in both the man's and the woman's parish. A Marriage Preparation course
is required. Arrange through Accord.
Tel. 478 0866. Recent Government legislation prescribed three months
notice to the Registrar of Marriages in the district where the marriage
is to take place.
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Capuchin Franciscans Fr Dan Joe O'Mahony
is a Capuchin friar, living and working in Blanchardstown. He has been
unofficially appointed as parish chaplain to this parish and also is
chaplain to The Oratory
in the Blanchardstown Centre.
Mass Times in
The Oratory
Weekdays 4.30pm
Staff Mass on Saturdays 6.30pm Tel: 8200915/086
8090633
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Day Chapel / Sunday Room Parents may wish
to avail of this soundproof facility during Sunday Masses. A Parents
Group is in operation to help younger children participate at the 10.00am
Sunday Mass.
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School Scoil Thomáis Naofa
Tel. 820 1022 A Board of Management
is appointed every 3 years. Chairperson: Mr.
Dave Carroll
Principal: Mrs. Anne MacNioclás
Cairde Scoil
Thomáis is an association of parents.
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Personal Emergency Services e.g. Samaritans,
Drug Abuse etc. See Page 2 of your
Telephone Directory
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Parochial Finances
The Envelope / Bankers
Order / Credit Transfer contributions to the Planned Giving Campaign
are used entirely for purposes within the parish.
- Capital Expenditure.
- Normal running
expenses of the parish and the church e.g. light, heat, insurance,
repairs & maintenance, administrative and staff costs, etc. (See
Balance Sheet published every Autumn).
- Pastoral Ministry
fund.
All persons with
an income who use or intend to use the services of the parish or school
or both are kindly requested to make a realistic regular contribution.Note: A standing
order, available at the back of the church, (or by clicking on this link) is the best system of contribution
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Collections at Sunday and Holy Day Masses
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- The First
Collection - (after the Prayer of the Faithful) together with
Christmas and Easter Pastoral Offerings (Dues) go into the Common
Fund from which the clergy of the Diocese receive an income, and from
which sick and retired priests are supported.
- The Second
Collection - (during the Offertory) is for the Central Diocesan
Fund, SHARE,
which helps parishes in developing areas. SHARE
has been a great help to this parish. It has underwritten our loan
and made subventions to the repayment of the parish debt until
it
was cleared.
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St Thomas Bethany Bereavement Support
Phone: 0872138590
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