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Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020 Schedule

Posted by on Dec 18, 2019 in Church, Community, Congregation, Uncategorized | 0 comments

24th December: Tuesday – CHRISTMAS EVE Masses: 8.25 am, 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m • Confessions: 3.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. • Chapel closes at 4.00 p.m. and re-opens at 11.00 p.m. Midnight Mass: 12.00 a.m. 25th December: Wednesday – THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Chapel opens 11.00 am Masses: 12.30 p.m; 7.00 p.m. • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1.15 – 7.00 p.m. Chapel closes after 7.00 pm Mass. 26th December: Thursday – FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions • Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 27th December: Friday – FEAST OF SAINT JOHN APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 28th December: Saturday – FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS • No 8.25 a.m. Mass • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 7.00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) • Confessions after Vigil Mass Rosary and Benediction: 6.30 p.m. 29th December: Sunday – FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 5.00 p.m., 7.30 p.m. • Evening Prayer: 4.30 p.m. 30th December: Monday – 6TH DAY OF OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m.; 5.15 p.m. • Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 31 December: Monday – 7TH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • Chapel closes after Evening Prayer • Chapel re-opens 11.00 p.m. • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 11.00 – 12 midnight • Solemn Mass for the New Year: 12.05 a.m. 1st January 2020: Wednesday – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. • Chapel closes after evening Prayer 2nd – 3rd January 2020: Thursday to Friday • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • Confessions: 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. • Rosary and Benedictions: 4.45 p.m. • Chapel closes after Evening Prayer 4th January 2020: Saturday • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m.; 7.00 p.m (Vigil Mass) • Confessions: 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., and after 7.00 p.m. • Rosary and Benedictions: 6.30 p.m. • Chapel closes 8.00 p.m. 5th January 2020: Sunday – SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.30 p.m.; 5.15 p.m.; 7.30 p.m. 6th January 2020: Monday – SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m. • Special Jubilee Mass at 5.15 p.m. – Celebrant Archbishop Diarmuid Martin • Chapel closes after Jubilee Mass NOTE: Mass office is closed on Tuesday, 24th December 2019, and re-opens Thursday, 2nd January 2020. 7th January 2020 resumes regular Chapel Schedule. Remembering all our friends in a Novena of Masses beginning on Christmas...

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Filipino Sacramentino on Mission to Ireland

Posted by on Jun 2, 2017 in Church, Community, Congregation, Reflections, Uncategorized, VOCATION | 0 comments

Mission and evangelisation are two indispensable and inherent tasks of the Church not only in contemporary time but since the time the Church was established, where in obedience to the mandate of Jesus, the disciples were determined to  go forth and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that Jesus have commanded (Mt 28:19-20). Thus, we see how the risen Christ sent his followers to preach the Gospel in every time and place, so that faith in him might spread to every corner of the earth. Therefore, as members of a missionary Church, baptised in water and spirit, we are called to confess the Faith in full adherence to the Word of God, celebrated in the Sacraments, and in lived in charity, the principle of Christian moral existence.    All are called to mission… all- without exception – are called to evangelise.     Pope Francis in the many occasions of his audience with the catholic faithful in various places and cultures has been emphatically persistent in reminding his audiences that “all of us are invited to “go out” as missionary disciples, each generously offering their talents, creativity, wisdom and experience in order to bring the message of God’s tenderness and compassion to the entire human family.” Attentive and ever obedient to our calling as religious-consecrated persons of the Church, all missionary endeavours are but natural realities of our journey. The mission of every religious derives from the Lord’s mandate and the life of God’s grace within us.  As Catholics, and as religious we are privileged to receive the Lord’s charge of bearing witness to the Faith and to the Christian way of life as a service to our brothers and sisters, and as a fitting response to God (Redemptoris Missio, 11). Conscious to these basic tasks of a missionary, in which by nature is particularly responsible with the evangelisation efforts, how does a  Sacramentino missionary engage in a unique and distinct way when one is being sent forth for a mission? The Rule of Life of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament clearly mandates every member religious that, “Our idea is to live the mystery of the Eucharist fully and to make known its meaning so that Christ’s reign may come and the glory of God be revealed to the world” (ROL, 1).  And “Following in the footsteps of Father Eymard, our mission is to respond to the hungers of the human family with the riches of God’s love manifested in the Eucharist” (ROL, 3). Apparently, the task is not merely about celebrating the Eucharist or bringing people to the Eucharistic celebration and adoration but to go beyond the tendency of religious devotion and piety that is, to consider its role with regard to humanity and its transformation. However, the movement of this transformation must start from the authentic participation and celebration of the Eucharist and deepening one’s commitment to Christ, which is directed to the on-going church renewal, and then to a larger social involvement, to become witnesses in the world as proclaimers and bearers of the Kingdom of God manifested in the Eucharist. Last May 30, 2017 (Tuesday), during the Eucharistic celebration presided by Bishop Ronnie Bancud, SSS at the Provincialate House of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in New Manila Quezon City, the Provincial Superior Fr. Joseph Matitu, SSS officially sent-off Fr. Leonard Ayuyao, SSS for a mission in Ireland under the Ireland-Great Britain Province of the Congregation. Despite of being a newly ordained...

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Thanks be to God!

Posted by on Feb 11, 2017 in Church, Community, Congregation, NEWS, VOCATION | 0 comments

We bring you tidings of great joy! Many of our Chapel Faithful will remember with fondness our Confrere Brother Renoir Oliver, a scholastic of our Congregation, who came here from the Philippines in mid 2013. The purpose of his visit was to gain pastoral experience. In the next ten months, he took a very active part in the life and mission of our Community and he endeared himself to all who met him. He returned to the Philippines as planned in mid 2014 to resume his studies and his journey towards priesthood. This journey came to its glorious conclusion in our Church in Manila on Saturday 4th February 2017. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the newly ordained Fr. Renoir Oliver, SSS, and we assure him our constant remembrance in our prayers. We also congratulate Fr. Renoir’s two fellow Ordinands, Fr. Leonard Ayuyao, SSS, and Fr. Bryan Adona, SSS, and we pray that their priestly ministry may be fruitful and fulfilling. Fr. Leonard (known as Fr. Leo) will come to Dublin in March to help in the Pastoral Ministry of the Chapel. He was born on September 24, 1974 in Makati city, Philippines. He went to Canossa School for his elementary and secondary education which he finished in 1987 and 1991 respectively. He took up B.S. in Industrial Engineering in the University of Santo Tomas and graduated in the year 1996. In the same year, he joined Epson Precision Philippines Incorporated (EPPI) and worked as Manufacturing Engineer for almost 11 years. In 2007, he resigned in order for him to follow the Lord’s call for him to enter the seminary. He made his first profession on May 1, 2010. He had his pastoral exposure in the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Davao City in the years 2013 to 2014. He graduated in San Carlos Seminary Graduate School of Theology with a degree in M.A. in Theology major in Historico-Liturgico for Pastoral Studies in 2016. He took his final vows and ordination to the order of deacons last August 2016. He had his diaconal ministry in San Vicente Ferrer Quasi Parish in Taguig City. We look forward to his arrival, and will give you further details in due...

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2016

Posted by on Dec 24, 2016 in Community, Congregation | 0 comments

  24th December: Saturday – CHRISTMAS EVE Masses: 8.25 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m. • Confessions: 3.00 – 4.00 p.m. • Chapel closes at 4.00 p.m. and re-opens at 11.00 p.m. Midnight Mass: 12.00 a.m. 25th December: Sunday – THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST • Chapel opens 11.00 am – Masses: 12.30 p.m; 7.00 p.m. • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1.15 – 7.00 p.m. Chapel closes after 7.00 pm Mass. 26th December: Monday – FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR • No 8.25 a.m. Mass Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions • Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 27th December: Tuesday – FEAST OF SAINT JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 28th December: Wednesday – FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS • No 8.25 a.m. Mass • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • No Confessions • Rosary and Benediction: 4:45 p.m. • Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 29th December: Thursday – 5TH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS • No 8.25 a.m. Mass • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • No Confessions • Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 30 December: Friday – FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH • No 8.25 a.m. Mass • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. • No Confessions • Rosary and Benediction: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 31 December: Saturday – 7TH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS • No 8.25 a.m. Mass • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. • Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.45 p.m. • Confessions: 3.00 – 4.00 p.m. • Rosary and Benediction: 4:30 p.m. • Chapel closes 5.00 p.m. • Chapel re-opens 10.00 p.m. • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10.00 – 12 midnight • Solemn Mass for the New Year: 12.05 a.m. 1st January 2017: Sunday – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD • Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 5.00 p.m.; 8.00 p.m. Holy Hour: 4.00-5.00 p.m. 2nd – 5th January 2017: Monday to Thursday Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions Rosary and Benedictions: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 6th January 2017: Friday – SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m., 5.15 p.m. No Confessions Rosary and Benedictions: 4.45 p.m. Chapel closes 6.00 p.m. 7th January 2017: Saturday – After Epiphany Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.45 p.m. 7.00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) Confessions: 4.00 – 5.00 p.m. Rosary and Benedictions: 6.30 p.m. 8th January 2017: Sunday – FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Chapel opens 10.00 a.m. Masses: 11.00 a.m.; 12.30 p.m., 5.00 p.m.; 8.00 p.m. No Holy Hour Filipino Community Mass: 3.00 p.m. NOTE: Mass office is closed from 2.00 p.m., Saturday 24th December 2016, and re-opens Monday, 2nd January 2017. Remembering all our friends in a Novena of Masses beginning on Christmas...

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National Board Child Safeguarding Review 2016

Posted by on May 4, 2016 in Church, Congregation, Province | 0 comments

Statement from the Provincial Superior of British-Irish (Sts. Peter and Paul) Province On behalf of the British-Irish Province of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, I thank the reviewers of the National Board of the Catholic Church in Ireland for their work in examining the Case Files of those members of the Province against whom allegations of child sexual abuse have been made, and also, for their assessment of the Child Safeguarding Procedures now in force in the Province. We regret that it is found that some of the criteria for compliance with the National Board Child Safeguarding Standards were not fully met, and we assure the Board that we will implement the Recommendations made by the reviewers as soon as possible. I acknowledge the deep distress experienced by those who have been sexually abused and that it has lifelong consequences for them. I deeply apologise to those who have suffered as a result of the actions and behaviour of members of this Province, and I assure them that we, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, will endeavour to see that they are provided with whatever means of healing they may require. I should add that I again invite anyone who has been abused by any of our members, or by those who work in association with us, to come forward and make themselves known to us. I can assure them that they will be welcomed, treated with understanding and sensitivity, and assisted in every possible way towards healing. I assure the Church, and society at large, that we, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, are determined to continue the work of affording safeguarding and protection to all children whom we meet in the course of our ministry and in our lives. Peter Dowling, SSS Provincial Superior I invite anyone who may have safeguarding concerns regarding Blessed Sacrament Fathers and Brothers to contact our Designated Person Jim Campbell, SSS: 01872 4597 TOWARDS HEALING: Counselling Support Service Free Phone Ireland: 1800 303414; Free Phone UK: 0800 0963315; www.towardshealing.ie Monday-Thursday 11am – 8pm; Friday – 11am -6pm TOWARDS PEACE: Spiritual Support Service. Tel: 00 353 (0) 1 5053028: Mobile: 086 771 0533: Email: www.towardspeace.ie A PDF Copy of the National Board Report can be found using the following link: National Board Child Safeguarding Review...

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Mission Views: The Uganda, Africa Experience

Posted by on May 14, 2015 in Church, Congregation, NEWS, Reflections, VOCATION | 0 comments

The Holy Father Pope Francis in his apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) has described a striking challenge for the church in our times. He wants a Church that “goes forth”. He said that the word of God constantly shows us how God challenges those who believe in him “to go forth” (20). Because it is vitally important for the Church today to go forth and preach the Gospel to all: to all places, on all occasions, without hesitation, reluctance or fear (23). The Church which “goes forth” is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice. These statements have become my stout foundation during my pastoral exposure (June 2014-April 2015) in Uganda, Africa. Over-all I would say, by the grace of God the experience was life-enriching and to some extent successful. There I realized that one does not need to be expert in theology in order to be effective in the mission. The mere presence of a missionary with a heart to be with the people is actually more than enough. As St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians rightfully exhorts: “and whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”(Col. 3:23). Moreover, this presence must be self-initiated and generous. In my experience the call was, I have to go and find them. Activate myself and move toward others, to involve people of all walks of life which is inclusive and non-discriminatory. Having imbibed and worked in this context, significant mission success were attained. As a theology student absorbed in theological perspective, at times I am confident and inclined to impose certain norms and practices in theology during liturgical celebrations and other religious activities in our parish in Uganda. Little did I realize that I am in a culture far different from what I used to, and far from the western character of church liturgy – defined and standardized.  In John Paul II encyclical Redemptoris Missio (#53) succinctly characterised that “Missionaries, who come from other churches and countries, must immerse themselves in the cultural milieu of those to whom they are sent, moving beyond their own cultural limitations. Hence they must learn the language of the place in which they work, become familiar with the most important expressions of the local culture, and discover its values through direct experience. Only if they have this kind of awareness will they be able to bring to people the knowledge of the hidden mystery (cf. Rom 16:25-27; Eph 3:5) in a credible and fruitful way. It is not of course a matter of missionaries renouncing their own cultural identity, but of understanding, appreciating, fostering and evangelizing the culture of the environment in which they are working, and therefore of equipping themselves to communicate effectively with it, adopting a manner of living which is a sign of gospel witness and of solidarity with the people.” So without this respect and appreciation of the culture, it will be difficult to pursue your mission initiatives. Typical African values are not “out-going” or extroverted personality. In my observations, unless I will approach them first with a greetings and sincere smile they will look at you as a threat or just snub your presence. Conscious to this dynamics of people and culture, I need to be sensitive and reassuring in my engagements with them. Peoples, their feelings, culture, background, state of economic well-being are paramount. Every decision, program and activity must take into account these factors because their cooperation largely depends how you deal with them....

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