Welcome to

BRACKENSTOWN PARISH

As part of the Building Hope Diocesan initiative, Brackenstown forms
part of the partnership of Parishes which includes Swords + Drynam,
River Valley + Dublin Airport, and Donabate + Balheary

CHURCH of ST. CRONAN

DONATIONS BY QR CODE

Donations can be made directly to St. Cronan’s Parish by scanning the QR Code above using any QR Reader app on your Smart Phone. QR Code plaques have also been placed on the wall at the shrines to facilitate those not carrying cash. The plaques for St Patrick’s and St. Teresa’s shrines can be found on the side of their respective candelabras. Donations can be made via both ‘scan with phone’ and ‘touch with phone’. Thank you as always for your kind donations.

Parish Finance Committee

Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord

On Sunday 11th January 2026, Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we are inviting the families of those who were baptised in our church in the past year to join us at the 11.00am Mass. Refreshments will be provided by our hospitality team after the Mass.

How about reading one Gospel in 2026?

Are you looking for a challenge in 2026? How about deepening your relationship with Jesus by studying one Gospel from beginning to end? The Gospel readings at Mass for 2026 will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. The Brackenstown Bible study group will commence a study of St. Matthew's Gospel on Monday 19th January and you are invited to take part.

Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfils God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to his people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, this Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfilment of God’s plan. The classes will be held in St Cronan's Pastoral Centre from 7.30 to 8.50 pm on Monday nights. There will be a 50 minute DVD presentation by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins followed by a Q & A and discussion. There is no charge, and all are welcome. To register please contact Louise in the parish office, tel. 01 8401188 or email: brackenstownparish@gmail.com

Week of Prayer for

Christian Unity

The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs this year from 18th-25th January. The theme “THERE IS ONE BODY AND ONE SPIRIT, JUST AS YOU WERE CALLED TO THE ONE HOPE OF YOUR CALLING” (Ephesians 4:4) has been prepared by the Armenian churches and finalised by the Vatican Dicastery for promoting Christian Unity together with the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches.

Taizé Prayer

Our Taizé Prayer will take place on Thursday 8th January, the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. All are welcome!

Building Hope Diocesan Initiative

Members of the Parish Pastoral Council have presented feedback from the four questionnaires relating to the 4 pillars of the Building Hope Diocesan Initiative, Welcome & Inclusion, Faith, Servant Leadership and Social Justice. A summary of the responses to each of the four pillar are available for all to view on the blue notice board at the back of the church.

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet next Saturday 29th November to analyse the feedback from all the questionnaires and propose the beginnings of a pastoral response, both as a parish and in partnership with the other parishes in our area who have participated in this consultation.