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.

The Parish Golf Outing was held in Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham, on Friday 17th July.
Many thanks to Oisin who acted as photographer on the day.

The Welcome Group organised the collection of clean, rolled up sleeping bags for distribution to the Homeless in December

 

The 2008 Parish Pilgrimage took place from 6th to 12th July. 

Images from the Church