Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent.
Parish Bible Study Group will meet for the next 3 Friday mornings to explore the Sunday readings of Advent at 11.00 a.m. in the Parish Centre. Tea/coffee from 10.30am. All welcome.
The Annual Appeal for the Society of St Vincent de Paul will take place next weekend 7th & 8th December at all Masses. The funds raised will be used locally for Maynooth residents. Donation envelopes are also available in the Church porch and we would be grateful if you would return your donation to the Parish Office or in the Church during Mass. Alternatively, and should you prefer, you can donate online at svp.ie/maynooth. The members of SVP thank you for supporting us in our work for the disadvantaged in our community.
“Full Harmony” will hold a Carol Service here in St Mary’s on Sunday next 8th December at 7.00 p.m. No admission fee but donations on the night in aid of The Rutland Centre.
St Mary’s Boys’ National School will be accepting enrolment applications and it will cease accepting enrolment applications on Friday the 24th
Presentation Girls’ School will be accepting enrolments until 31st January 2025. Application forms available from school office or school website.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
First Collection: €1,489 (support of Diocesan Priests)
Family Envelope & Standing Orders: €2,499
SHARE: €1,050