In some parts of Europe on the eve of Epiphany there was the custom of blessing of homes. Doorways would be sprinkled with holy water and the head of the household would write with chalk C+M+B enclosed by the numerals of the new year. For 2024 therefore the inscription would look like this; 20+C+M+B+24 The letters themselves have a double meaning. They stand for the traditional names of the magi, or three wise men, who visited the Christ Child – Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar but they also function as the initials of a blessing for the home ’Christus Mansionem Benedict’ (May Christ bless this house) Sprinkling of House with blessed water Prayer: Lord God, you guided the Magi to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. May your blessing come upon us and may it rest upon our home. May your light guide us, your strength uphold us, and your love protect us, So that we too may grow in wonder at the glory of God. We ask this through Christ Our Lord Amen

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Pathways is a two-year, one evening a week, Adult Faith Development course. run by the Dublin Archdiocese, on Thursday evenings in DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, Upper Drumcondra Rd, Dublin,9. September to May (7.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m). Application is now open. Early application advised. Contact: Pathways Director, Eileen Houlahan at 01 8087594 or pathways@dublindiocese.ie. Web: www.missionministry.ie

Ballybrack-Killiney parish is organising an Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Rome with St Patrick's, Dalkey & Holy Trinity, Killiney. 6 nights hotel, bed & breakfast, plus 3 evening meals: €1295 pp sharing. Alternating Mass and Morning Prayer. Booking at joewalshtours.ie/tours/pilgrimage-to-rome-2023-10-30 More information from Fr Tom Dalzell: 01 2826404

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Lord, as I prepare to sit my exams send your Holy Spirit to guide me and be with me. Thank you for the many talents and gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Keep me calm. Help me do the best I can on the day of my exam. Help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions as best that I can. Give me peace, understanding and wisdom and Be with me today and always, Amen

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We would like to welcome the Rev. Ruth Elmes as the new Rector in St Patricks Church. We wish her well in her Ministry and look forward to continuing the close ties which we have with St Patricks.

Congratulations to Dun Laoghaire Choral Society with conductor John Doyle who performed a beautiful concert of ‘Bach and Beyond’ a celebration of the brilliance of JS Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi on Sunday.

Please note we have been made aware of a SCAM email going around claiming to be from Fr Liam. It is from the email address: highlong874@gmail.com - THIS IS NOT Fr Liam's email address so please delete on receipt. The text in the email says - "How are you. Do you have a few minutes to spare? I need you to discreetly manage a request for me today. Kindly get back to me Via email Asap. Remain Blessed... FR. LIAM LACEY"

COMPLINE is on every Wednesday at 6.30 p.m in the Church, with the parishes of St Patrick’s and the Assumption joining together for this short and simple service. All are most welcome.

We would appreciate if all volunteers could familiarise themselves with the safeguarding policy

Lumen is a place of encounter, dialogue and learning in the heart of Blackrock on the south side of Dublin. Inspired by the Dominican ethos, they offer a broad range of morning, evening and online modules for adults of all ages. Gain from the experience and expertise of their tutors and lecturers in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 28 In-Person Modules and 4 Online Modules. To register online please visit their website www.lumenop.ie

Have you read Fr. Liam's 'Reflection on 2022'?
If not go to the section Fr. Liam's Reflections, further down the page, where you will find it and also our Parish Priests' reflections throughout the year when you scroll down the page.

Fr. William has appealed for clothing for girls and boys aged 3-16.
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All donations (which can be dropped into Our Lady's Hall between 9.30 - 12.30 Mon. to Fri.) must be received by FRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER.