Directory of Services
 
 
The Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle has come a long way since 1982. Many people have worked hard to bring it to where it is today. It is an active, alive parish. You are invited to participate in the active life of the parish. (You can make a start by reading this directory!)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturday :After 6.30pm Mass
Rite II :Communal celebration after 6.30pm Mass on the first Saturday of the month.

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First Holy Communion

Preparation is done through the school and through the Faith Friends Programme in the parish.


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Confirmation

Preparation is done through school, Faith Friends Programme and Youth Ministry programme.


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Baptisms

First and third Sundays (only) of the month at 1.00pm (sharp), Three weeks notice is required. Arrangements for Baptism should be made in the Parish Office on Sundays after the 11 and 12.15 Masses only. A Baptism Preparation Course (highly recommended) is available to parents before the Baptism.


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Communion to the Sick or Housebound

On request.


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Marriages

Three months Notice of Intention to marry is required by Diocesan Law. It must be given in both the man's and the woman's parish. A Marriage Preparation course is required. Arrange through Accord. Tel. 478 0866. Recent Government legislation prescribed three months notice to the Registrar of Marriages in the district where the marriage is to take place.


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St. Clare's Novitiate,
57 Castleknock Downs,
Tel. 820 1799

St Clares is a novitiate house with two novices from the USA residing there. The novices are Srs Kathleen Luger and Claire Obordo. Also in the community are Srs Anne Ryan and Miriam Divilly. The services provided in St Clares are Spiritual Direction, Councelling and a weelky hour of guided prayer.

 

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Capuchin Franciscans

Fr Dan Joe Mahony is a Capucian friar, living and working in Blanchardstown. He has been unofficially appointed as parish chaplain to this parish and also is chaplain to The Oratory in the Blanchardstown Centre. Upcoming events in the Oratory will be advertised in the weekly parish bulletin.

Mass Times in The Oratory
Weekdays 4.30pm
Staff Mass on Saturdays 6.30pm


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Day Chapel / Sunday Room

Parents may wish to avail of this soundproof facility during Sunday Masses. A Parents Group is in operation to help younger children participate at the 10.00am Sunday Mass.


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School

Scoil Thomáis Naofa
Tel. 820 1022

A Board of Management is appointed every 3 years.

Chairperson : Mr. Dave Carroll
Principal : Mr. Seán MacNiocláis

Cairde Scoil Thomáis is an association of parents.


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Personal Emergency Services e.g. Samaritans, Drug Abuse etc.

See Page 2/3 of your Telephone Directory


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Parochial Finances

The Envelope / Bankers Order / Credit Transfer contributions to the Planned Giving Campaign are used entirely for purposes within the parish.

  1. Capital Expenditure.
  2. Normal running expenses of the parish and the church e.g. light, heat, insurance, repairs & maintenance, administrative and secretarial costs, etc. (See Balance Sheet published every Autumn).
  3. Pastoral Ministry fund.
  4. Parochial contribution (called the Capitation Grant) to the maintenance of our parochial Primary School.
All persons with an income who use or intend to use the services of the parish or school or both are kindly requested to make a realistic regular contribution.


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Collections at Sunday and Holy Day Masses


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