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Funeral Notice of: Tony Kenna

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Kenna, Anthony (Tony), 28th September 2021, Rathfarnham, D16, formerly of Bloomfield Avenue. Peacefully, at home. Beloved husband of Colette, loving and much-loved father of Dearbhail and David. Tony will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and family, son-in-law Dave, his adored grandchildren Ross, Dan, Katie, and Mollie, great-grandson Dàlach, brother Michael, extended family, relatives, and friends.

May he rest in peace

In line with Government and HSE guidelines, Tony’s funeral service will take place in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham (capacity 200 people) on Saturday morning (October 2nd) at 11 am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Tony’s service may also be viewed through the following link: https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Kidney Association.

Funeral Notice of: Donal Morrissey

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Donal Morrissey – (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14) – 27 September 2021 (peacefully) surrounded by his family in the wonderful care of the staff in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Roche) and loving father to Brian, Brenda, Annette, and Paul and predeceased by his brother Liam and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, brother Brendan, daughter-in-law Cariosa, sons-in-law Andy, Frank, and Alan, his adored grandchildren Harry, Emily, Lexi, Cara, Matthew, Luke, Erin, Daniel, and Abbie, extended family, friends, and neighbours.

 

May He Rest in Peace

 

Reposing from 2-5 pm on Wednesday, 29th September 2021, at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (Please adhere to mask-wearing and social distancing at all times).

 

Funeral Mass at 10 am on Thursday morning (30th September) in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, (capacity 200 people) followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

 

Donal’s Mass may also be viewed through the following link:https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/

 

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Donal, to the Irish Cancer Society (www.cancer.ie).

Vacancy for Parish Sacristan

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The Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham has a vacancy for a part-time Sacristan (21 hours per week).

The successful candidate will provide a high level of support to the Parish Team and the Parish Community by being responsible for the upkeep of the Church and premises as well as to maintenance and preparation for services on a day-to-day basis during weekdays as well as other compatible duties.

Main responsibilities:

  • Preparing the Church for daily Mass and other services e.g., weddings, baptisms and funerals and other liturgies where required.
  • Opening and closing the church
  • Ordering / administering / stock control of church supplies
  • Ensuring that the cleanliness and general condition of the church premises is maintained to a safe and acceptable standard

The successful candidate should have a good awareness and understanding of working in a church and of the Catholic liturgy and awareness and alertness of fire, health and safety regulations including the anti-covid regulations.

A full job description can be found here:Sacristan Job Description

Contract: This is a 1 year fixed-term contract and a 6 months’ probation period would apply.

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week, including weekends.

Remuneration: Salary is negotiable

 

If you are interested in this position, please email your letter of application and current CV to:

mfc7534@gmail.com

For the attention of : Fr. Martin Cosgrove,

Moderator Rathfarnham Grouping of Parishes,

 

Closing Date: 5.00pm on Friday, 15th October 2021

Rathfarnham Parish is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Funeral Notice of: Caitriona Nic Philibín

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Caitriona Nic Philibín (Blessington, Co. Wicklow, and late of St. Enda’s Drive, Rathfarnham, former Assistant Professor School of Nursing and Midwifery T.C.D )

23rd September 2021, Caitriona, daughter of the late Nora and Tadhg, loving sister of Sean, Mairead and the late Tadhg.

Sadly missed by her loving brother, sister, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Phil, brother-in-law Manuel, extended family, relatives, friends and colleagues.

Reposing from 2-4pm on Saturday 25th September 2021, at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, the Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham. (Please adhere to mask-wearing and social distancing at all times)

Funeral Mass at 10 a.m on Monday morning (27th September) in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham (capacity 200 people) followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Those who wish to view Caitriona’s funeral mass may do so by selecting the following link at the time and date mentioned above.

https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/

 

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam”

 

Rathfarnham Church of the Annunciation