Notices
Volunteers needed for church gardens.
Do you have an hour or two to spare during the week?
We are seeking volunteers to help with the work in the church gardens. If you are interested please call into the parish office to find out more.
Feast of St Francis of Assisi – blessing of pets
This weekend marks the Feast of St .Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
To honour his Feast, there will be a Blessing of Pets after 5.30pm Mass this Saturday 4th October and after the 11.00am Mass on Sunday 5th October.
All pets – and their owners! – are welcome to…
“Light a Candle” – A message from Beechwood Parish Pastoral Council
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
We are hosting a “Light a Candle” event in Beechwood Parish Church and invite you to drop in and take a moment for quiet reflection.
This event will take place each Wednesday evening during October and November between 8pm and 9pm. However, the first event on 1st October next…
Annual Collection for Crosscare this weekend.
The annual collection for Crosscare—the Social Support Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin— will take place at all Masses this weekend and
will replace the Share collection.
The generosity of parishioners across the Diocese gives Crosscare the agility to respond to new and emerging needs and the emergency
needs of those in…
Inaugural Ranelagh Garden trail – postponed until next summer
The inaugural Ranelagh Garden trail which was due to take place this Saturday 30th August has been postponed until next summer.
Bethany Bereavement Support group – September dates
Rathmines &Rathgar Bethany Bereavement Support Service (incl. Milltown & Ranelagh).
Bereavement is hard, but it can help to share your sorrow, fears and loss with empathetic
listeners. If you feel the need of a listening ear, please consider availing of our service which
is now resuming after the summer break.
Our September…
Archbishop Eamon Martin’s Pastoral Letter on a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza – 24th August 2025
Click here to read Archbishop Martin’s Pastoral Letter : Archbishop Martin’s Pastoral Letter 24th August 2025
A prayer for peace in the Middle East.
Christ, Prince of Peace, hear our prayer and lament,
for our suffering sisters and brothers.
Our hearts are heavy as we witness lives torn apart,
as we see the faces of frightened children and hear the pleas of those without water or food.
We pray for the dead and the grieving, for the injured…