FEASTOF ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA. EXCERPT FROM THE HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL
Church of St Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
(Also available at https://dublindiocese.ie/st-ignatius-loyola-2024/)
“I come here this evening to celebrate Mass on the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, a soldier dedicated to advancing his own glory who became, under the influence of grace, a soldier fighting for the greater glory of God.
My visit also coincides with the new pastoral role of St Francis Xavier Church will play in this area as it seeks to discern how best to proclaim of the Gospel and witness it in the reality of daily life. We have in Gardiner Street a Christian community in the north-inner city that is living and active. I have no doubt that the new parish community that will now be centred in St Mary’s Pro-cathedral will develop and grow in the years ahead. St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street, will form a new relationship with Diocese and continue to be staffed by the Jesuits as place for the celebration of the Eucharist and to promote the evangelising mission of the Church in the Ignatian tradition.
Change is always difficult. It inevitably involves uncertainty and fear is a natural response. However, the story of our Christian lives is filled with beginnings. We move forward in the firm belief that the Lord is with his people (Matt18:20, 28:20), that the Holy Spirit guides and directs us in this endeavour (see Gal 4:6–7). As we walk together we are assured that the Risen Lord engages us in our talking and opens new pathways of faith, hope and love for the people of the merged parishes of Gardiner Street and St Mary’s. Let us go forth together, in nomine Domini, placing our trust in the One who calls us and who is faithful.”
St Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us.
St Francis Xavier, pray for us,
Blessed John Sullivan, pray for us.
The Recording of the Mass is available on our website.
THANKSTO THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE GARDINER STREET PARISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS.
With great joy, we remembered and gave thanks for all the blessings received over the years.
Through the intercession of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, and Bl. John Sullivan, we ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in this new chapter of the history of this church.
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POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR AUGUST
For political leaders
We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
FILM SERIES ON THE MASS
Bayside Alpha are hosting Bishop Barron’s 6-week film series on The Mass, starting on Sunday, August 4, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. This series will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. To join this Zoom course email Paul atalphabayside@gmail.com.
WOULDYOU LIKE TO BECOME MINISTER OF THE WORD?
New Ministers of the office the Word are always required. Training can be provided if necessary.
Please contact Sonia at sfx@jesuit.ie or 01 8363411.
LEGIONOF MARY YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
‘Fan the Spark’ Conference for Young Adults (18-40) Saturday, August 24,9.30am-5.30pm in Legion of Mary, Brunswick Street, Dublin. Cost €15. Talks on art, faith, tour of Frank Duff House, Mass, adoration and more. To book visitwww.eventbrite.ie or contact deusetpatria@gmail.com.
YOUTH2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 15th August to Sunday 18th August 2023. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have free buses going from all over Ireland. For more information and to book your place go to www.youth2000.ie.
A SAFE TALK: SUICIDE ALERTNESS FOR EVERYONE is taking place in TU Dublin (RathdownHouse, Grangegorman Campus) on August 15th from 9:30am – 1pm.