Christmas is a time when we remember our families both living and dead. This year we sold Poinsettias in ceramic pots with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ballyroan Faith and Justice Street Sleepers and the SVdeP.

Each plant had the name of the family on it and was placed on the altar all over the Christmas period. In this way the families were prayed for and remembered during the Masses and also by all the parishioners in the Congregation.

The annual Harvest Fayre was held on the grounds of Ballyroan Parish Church on Sunday 16th September

The Eucharistic Congress took place in Dublin from 10th to 17th June 2012. Ballyroan Parish was well represented at this event, which took place in the RDS, Ballsbridge.

Fr. Brendan Madden, Parish Priest of Ballyroan Parish, celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on 14th June 2012.

A special Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on Sunday 17th June, with members of Fr. Brendan\'s family in attendance, as well as fellow priests, friends and parishioners. This was  followed by refreshments in the Ruah Centre.

 

The pilgrimage led by Father Gerry Kane and by Sr. Kathleen Somers included three parishioners from Ballyroan Parish

 

We welcomed Bishop Eamonn Walsh to the parish to celebrate the 12.00 Mass to-day. During the Mass we gave thanks for all those who have ministries in the Parish as well as remembering our Missionary outreach to other Nations.

When preparations were underway for this special moment of thanksgiving, we realised that there are over thirty voluntary groups in the parish, men and women both young and old, all giving their time and talents to make Ballyroan a community of prayer, care, service and welcome.

Another very succesful day was held on Sunday 25th September. As can be seen from the photographs, the odd rain shower didn\'t dampen the enthusiam of those who attended the event.

Photos from the penance service, Ecumenical Stations of the Cross, prayer around the cross and Easter Saturday Vigil Mass.

Confirmation was celebrated in the Parish on Friday 1st April

The Church of the Holy Spirit Ballyroan, Rathfarnham Parish and the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham 2011 Ecumenical Lent Series  ‘Seeds of Hope’ which took place in the Ruah Pastoral Centre, commencing on Thursday March 24th 2011.

Friday 26th November 2010

 

Our Church Choir held a musical evening in the Church, along with the Celtic Choristers and Gifford Whittle.

The inaugural Harvest Fayre was held on Sunday 26th September. Stalls were set up in the church grounds, there were various bands playing on the front porch of the church, teas and cake were served in the pastoral centre, and a variety of dance exhibitions were held in the community centre. Photographs show just a glimpse of some of the action on the day.

Continuation of photos from the Parish Harvest Fayre

On 1st June 2010 the Parish Pastroal Centre was handed over to the parish. Architect Gary Mongey gave a tour of the new building which houses two meeting rooms, a meditation room, a small kitchen, toilet facilities and offices for Fr. Brendan, Sr. Margaret and the parish office.

A record of some of the building work of the parish centre, starting with the greenfield site in May 2009

After two weeks of Arctic like conditions, around 5cm of snow fell on the night of 9th January. Photos show the Church, its grounds and some of the surrounding roads.

The Parish Carol Service was held on Monday 21st December in the Church. Taking part were the Intermediate Band from Rathfarnham Concert Band Society, the choir from Ballyroan Boys\' School, boys from Colaiste Eanna, Gifford and Joe Whittle, the choir from Scoil Naoimh Padraig, girls from Sancta Maria College and our own Parish Choir.

Fr. Brendan travelled to Rome recently where Mons. Marco organised various trips, including a visit to the Papal Garden.

On Saturday 19th September a group of Altar Servers were taken on out on a special treat - a trip to Baldonnel aerodrome.