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
MASS INTENTIONS FROM
Sunday 24 November 2025
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
Remembering Fr. Pat Reilly
It is with great shock and sadness that we share the message of the passing of Fr. Pat Reilly, Parish Priest of Donabate, Portrane and Balheary Parishes.
We extend our sympathies to his family, friends and the parish communities of Donabate, Portrane and Balheary.
Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 4pm to 6pm followed by Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Donabate (K39KH27) arriving at 7 pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon.
Webcam link:https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-donabate
Fr. Pat's remains will travel to his home Parish of Abbeylara on Thursday evening, arriving at St. Bernard's Church (N39RP04) for Prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday 28th at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in adjoining cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland. The survey is school specific and needs to be responded to by all parents and prospective parents locally. It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voice heard. It is equally important that those who wish for a Catholic education for their children, and the support for sacramental preparation available in Catholic schools, would have their voice heard also. For those reasons and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, please participate in this survey if you are a parent or a prospective parent of a Primary school student. The survey can be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey.
It closes on Tuesday, December 16.
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.
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Advent Prayer & Reflection
Take some time out and join us as we pray and reflect on the Sunday Gospel Readings during Advent.
The reflection will be held in St. Cronan's Church and starts on Tuesday 25th November from 7pm to 7:30;m and runs for the four weeks of Advent.
ECI Climate Justice Candle Visits St Cronan’s Parish
ECI Climate Justice Candle Visits St Cronan’s Parish, Brackenstown, Swords, Co Dublin! Parishioners had a wonderful event on 11th June when Anna Byrne DC, one of the Catholic representatives on the ECI committee, lit the ECI Climate Justice Candle and presented the parish with the ECI Endeavour Certificate to acknowledge the initiatives the parish has undertaken to care for God’s creation. Read the report by Paddy O'Byrne of this wonderful occasion in full here.
ARCHBISHOP FARRELL
MOVING FORWARD WITH BUILDING HOPE
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A copy of the Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ is available here for you to read.
THE LETTER
A MESSAGE FOR OUR EARTH
A movie, “The Letter" featuring Pope Francis is available to view online. ” The Letter" may not be very long, lasting 1 hour and 22 minutes but it will certainly give you something to think about.
