‘Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.’

by Sue Martin | Jun 30, 2026 | News

This week the readings focus mostly on food, and more particularly on people eating together: a symbol of fellowship and togetherness, and a reminder of God’s covenant with his people. Isaiah (First Reading) issues an invitation to such a meal: ‘Come, buy wine and...

A few words from Fr Joe……………..

by Sue Martin | Jun 15, 2026 | News

In the build-up to the All-Ireland last weekend we heard the familiar story of Mayo’s many attempts to lift the Sam Maguire Cup and bring it home to the West. There was talk of the curse, the near misses and the expectation of a dominant Kerry team, and the likelihood...

‘Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest’

by Sue Martin | May 6, 2026 | News

Praise to God, and joy in God’s merciful love, justice and peace, are themes which run through the readings for this Sunday. The First Reading from Zechariah describes how God will defeat his enemies and establish himself as king – not through war and aggression, but...

A few words from Fr Joe…………..

by Sue Martin | Apr 14, 2026 | News

On Wednesday evening my Ordination Class from 1986 met to have our common celebration to mark the 40th Anniversaries of our individual ordinations. We came together in the little church of St Brigid in Straffan for a Mass of Gratitude in which we also remembered the...

Fr Joe Words

by Sue Martin | Aug 28, 2025 | News

Last weekend a group of young singers from the Mount Merrion Family Mass Choir travelled to Cork to participate in the Choral Festival there. They were accompanied by adult leaders and some of the older teens. At the same time a group of 15 boys from Oatlands College...

‘I am the good shepherd … I know my sheep and my own know me’

by Sue Martin | Jan 23, 2025 | News

Today’s readings invite us to contemplate the tender image of Christ as the Good Shepherd, who leads, protects, and cares for his flock. His relationship with the sheep is one of trust, recognition, and belonging, where the sheep follow only their shepherd, the one...