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Reminder
FIRST FRIDAY NOVENA MASSES WILL TAKE PLACE
5th August & 2nd September 2016
At 7:30 pm
Matt Talbot Novena and Prayers for Healing
Matt Talbot was born on 4th May 1856 in 3 Alldborough Court, off Portland Row. He was the 2nd oldest of twelve children.
Before Long he established a pattern of work and heavy drinking and by the age of 16 he was a confirmed alcoholic.
Fortunately for him after so-called friends abandoned him, he decided that he would give up drink and take the pledge.
With the help of prayer he reformed hid life. Until his death in 1924 he lived a life that wass radically different, marked by charity, gentleness and serenity.
Matt is seen as a champion of workers and he played a significent role in his union. He experienced unemployment and poverty. World wide today Matt's name is synomous with fighting addiction of all kinds.
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WELCOME!!
Welcome to the website of the church community in the parish of St. Agatha, North William Street, Dublin.
The parish of St. Agatha was established in 1830 the Pro Cathedral Parish with Fr. Richard Henry as the first PP.
The foundation stone of the church was laid on Sunday April 25th 1880 and the church was finally completed and blessed by the Archbishop of Dublin William Joseph Walsh on Sunday October 25th 1908.The church is a fine example of the Roman Renaissance style employed by the architects William H. Byrne & Son.
Our weekday mass is at 10am, Monday to Saturday
We have three weekend Masses one on Saturday evening at 6pm and two on Sunday morning; 10.30am and 12 noon. The 12noon Mass is a Family Mass and the children of our parish are very involved.
There is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament each weekday after the 10am Mass which is preceded by the Rosary.
The Church is open every day from 9am to 1pm please come and join us for our daily liturgy or to spend some time in quiet prayer, you will be most welcome.
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Sick Calls
If you know of any sick or housebound parishioners could you please inform Fr. Brian or Sr. Bridget.
You may also contact the Parish Secretary: 855 4078.
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NOTICE
Family History Enquiries
must be by appointment Only
Phone:01 85554078
Email:
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