September :
New Weekend Mass Schedule will begin from 6th October
Saturday Mass 5:30pm & Sunday Mass 10:30am
Sacramental Preparation:
The preparation meetings for parents / guardians of candidates for Confirmation will be held in Holy Trinity Church, Donaghmede for both parishes of Ayrfield & Donaghmede on Tuesday 3rd October at 7:30pm

Parish News
MASS TIMES
Sunday: 10:30am
St. Paul’s, Ayrfield
( Mass ) Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10am
( Service of Word with Communion ) ~ Monday : 10am
Holy Trinity, Donaghmede
Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 10am
Saturday Vigil - 6:30pm, Sunday - 9:30am & 11:30am
Mass times in the parishes of St. Monica, Edenmore & St. Benedict, Grange Park
St. Monica's : Saturday Vigil : 5pm | Sunday: 10am
St. Benedict's : Saturday Vigil : 7pm | Sunday: 11am
Click on the button to view the webcam for St. Paul's Church, Ayrfield
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you now as if you were already there and I unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Funeral Masses in St. Paul's Church are at 10:00am unless otherwise notified.
Funerals have no capacity limits but all other protective measures remain in place.

Building Hope
The Building Hope Prayer
Pilgrim God, we give you thanks and praise.
You constantly journey with us even in our darkness and doubts.
We seek your way of loving kindness to walk together as one family.
Open our eyes to recognise you in the faces of one another,
in the breaking of bread and in the splendour of creation.
May the risen Christ sow seeds of hope and new life deep within us.
May our hearts and minds be filled with your Word,
bringing forth truth, justice and peace.
May the Holy Spirit working in and through us do much more
than we can dare to imagine
as we live out our baptismal calling in humble and loving service.
We make this our prayer through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Mary Mother of Christ, pray for us.
St. Laurence O'Toole, pray for us.
St. Kevin, pray for us
St. Brigid, pray for us

Safeguarding Sunday - 24 September 2023
This year’s Safeguarding Sunday will take place on September 24.
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the formation of the diocesan Child Safeguarding & Protection Service and consequently the theme of the occasion is very much “reflection”. We reflect on the journey that all of us have been on over the last twenty years, especially the victims of abuse in our Church. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing commitment by all in our parishes to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. A lot has been achieved; however, this work is never done. The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in our diocese is central to the Gospel values that we embrace on a daily basis.
Click HERE to view the latest Child Safeguarding & Protection Service Newsletter
Click on image below to read Archbishop Dermott Farrell's letter

Contributions to Family Offerings and Mass Collections
Outdoor Family Offering Collection - Standing Order
If you wish to contribute to St. Paul’s Parish, Ayrfield Family Offering collection by Standing Order, or if you would like to use a standing order to replace your weekly envelope contribution please complete the "Bankers Order Form" This collection, as you know, is crucial for the practical running of our Parish. The parish also supports the preparation of the children and parents for the sacraments through the Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation Programmes. Completed forms can be returned by post or in person to the Parish Office.
For more details contact Freda in the Parish Office on 01-8160984.
Please fill out the following form: "Bankers Order Form"
Tax relief For Donation to Eligible Charities
The Parish can claim a Tax Rebate on any donations of €250 and over in any one year and add it to our funds. Donations include the Family offerings outdoor collection, by either direct debit or envelopes and donations made to the Common Fund, Share, Christmas and Easter Dues. A CHY3 Form is to be returned to the Parish Office for eligible Households.
If you wish to donate online to the First or Second collections that normally take place on a Sunday or to Easter/Christmas Dues you can do so by using the DONATE button on the top of the screen which the diocese has asked us to place on our website.
When you click on the DONATE button at the top of the page. You also get an option to donate to St. Paul's Parish, Ayrfield, by way of a once off donation or if you wish join the Family Offering - planned giving, you can to set up a Weekly or Monthly offering and enter the amount of your donation. You will need to have your payment details (card/debit card or bank details) and your mobile phone to hand. Your mobile phone is needed because a confirmation pin number will be texted to it. Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated.

We Remember at Mass and in Prayer, Those Who Have Gone Before Us
Saturday - 10:00 am
Rose & Joe Delaney ~ Anniversary
Sunday - 10:30am
Helen Whelan ~ Anniversary
Mary Dillon ~ 90th Birthday Remembrance
Joseph Duffy ~ 8th Anniversary
Tuesday - 10:00am
Brian Greatorex ~ Anniversary
George Stephens ~ 6th Anniversary
Thursday - 10:00am
Deceased members of the Roche & Reilly Families
Paddy Cass ~ Birthday Remembrance
Your prayers are also requested for the happy repose of the souls of
Seán Corey, Elvira Cronin, Caitlín Uí Chochláin, Liam O'Loughlin, Teddy O'Driscoll, Karen O'Byrne, Fr. Eustace Sweeney & Noeleen Horgan
recently deceased.
May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.
Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.

Mass Times
Saturday Morning:
10:00am
Saturday Evening Vigil:
6:30pm (in Holy Trinity, Donaghmede)
Sunday:
10:30am
Tuesday and Thursday
10:00am
Service of Word with Communion :
Monday 10:00am
Live Stream Links:
~ St. Paul's Church,
Ayrfield
~ Holy Trinity Church,
Donaghmede
~ St. Monica's Church,
Edenmore
~ St. Benedict's Church,
Grange Park
~ Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church,
Raheny
~ St. Brendan's Church,
Coolock
~ Knock Shrine
Contact Us
Parish Office:
St. Paul's Church,
Ayrfield
Dublin 13
Tel: 01 8160984
Office Email:
parishofficeayrfield@gmail.com
Sacristy Tel: 01-8160981
Parish Priest:
Fr. Declan Blake
28 Glentworth Park
Ard na Gréine
Dublin 13, D13 C4A0
Tel: 01 8160 984
Baptisms
Baptisms are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 12 noon (From October 2023)
"Request for Baptism Forms" should be completed and returned to the Parish Office with a copy of the Birth Certificate.
Recent Parish Newsletters
1 October 2023
24 September 2023
17 September 2023
10 September 2023
3 September 2023
Recent Eucharist Missalettes
1 October 2023
24 September 2023
17 September 2023
10 September 2023
3 September 2023
Recent Parish Newsletters
1 October 2023
24 September 2023
17 September 2023
10 September 2023
3 September 2023
Recent Eucharist Missalettes
1 October 2023
24 September 2023
17 September 2023
10 September 2023
3 September 2023