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MISSION SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER 2026

Today we honour our MISSIONARIES, spread across the world, Irish women and men, religious, priests and lay workers who have literally left all to follow Christ but who are to be found in some of the poorest parts of our world. Accepting the good news of God’s love as revealed in Jesus inspired the early disciples to continue his mission. This continuation of the mission of Jesus is the calling given to all the baptised people of God. But in a unique way our MISSIONARIES continue the work of Jesus in the poorest and darkest of situations throughout the world.

Our Irish missionaries are to be found across the world, working in health care centres, hospitals, schools and parishes, walking with and working alongside those in abject poverty. Many of our Missionaries have been honoured by governments of the countries where they work and some have received awards from the Irish President and Irish universities for their work in innovative education, outreach to the poorest and in health care services. The Religious Orders in our Parish have Missionaries – Columban Sisters, Salesians, Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Sisters of Charity. Their regular magazines highlight their work and commitments and they are worthy of our admiration, support and prayers.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is Pope Leo’s annual appeal in support of overseas missions. It takes place in every Catholic Church throughout the world. Our donations to the MISSION COLLECTION this weekend will be a life saver for thousands of people whose lives are overshadowed by poverty, famine, war, displacement and violence. PLEASE give as generously as you can to this annual MISSION COLLECTION at masses this weekend, replacing the SHARE Collection. If you want more information, go to the “MISSIO IRELAND” website. We recall the words of Jesus who said that when we give as much as a cup of cold water to the least, we give to HIM. Our Missionaries do this for the poorest in our world: let us support their efforts through this collection.

Fr. Tony

CHILD SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION EVENING

All Parishes in the Diocese are obligated to keep Parishioners informed about all procedures and policies around SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. In this respect it is vital that all Parishioners involved in Parish activities, groups and roles of responsibility of any kind are kept informed and made aware of new Diocesan documents and procedures about SAFEGUARDING at every level. Garry Keogh from the Diocesan Office for Child Safeguarding will facilitate a meeting for all relevant Parishioners who are involved in our Parish on THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER, in our Parish Centre, beginning at 7.00pm. The Partnership Parishes of Walkinstown, Mourne Road and Clogher Road will also be attending this seminar. I urge and encourage all relevant Parishioners to attend this meeting.

                                                    Thank you. Fr. Tony

Fr John Deasy

We bid farewell to our beloved former Parish Priest, Fr. John Deasy last Tuesday who died on the 18^th September at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness. Father John was 90 years of age and lived a very fulfilled and fruitful life. After his Ordination in May 1961 he was appointed as Chaplain to the Marist Sisters, Sundrive Road followed by similar work at Loreto Abbey, Dalkey. From 1964 – 1974 he was Diocesan Adviser for Primary Schools while living at St. Audeon’s, High Street. From thereon his appointments brought him to the Parishes of Ballybrack, Arklow, Little Bray, Springfield, Tallaght and finally to Crumlin where he was Parish Priest from 1999 until his retirement in 2011 but stayed on as a member of the Parish Team until 2024 when his health necessitated him going to Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. In all his appointments Fr. John is remembered as a very diligent, dedicated and committed Priest. His focus was always on the welfare of parishioners and the building up of the parish community. Fr. John possessed an incredible energy for his pastoral ministry and was admired by his fellow priests for the commitment he displayed in his priestly ministry over a period of 63 years.

When I arrived in October 2019, Fr. John was a wonderful support to me and became a great confidante. He was a man of deep wisdom, sound advice, always kind, trustworthy and an encourager. His dedication to St Damian’s and Scoil Eoin was exemplary. Fr. John had a great interest in education all his life as Chairperson of many School Boards and as Chaplain. Even in retirement he continued his involvement in the education of the children and young people by remaining as Chaplain to St Damian’s and Scoil Eoin for my first three years. In the parish of St. Agnes Fr. John gave generously of himself in priestly service to everyone. He is remembered as a man of integrity, dedication, deep faith and always brought a respect to the celebration of the Eucharist and Liturgical Celebrations. His care for the sick and housebound and for grieving parishioners was inspiring. He was a man of quiet, humble prayer out of which flowed his unwavering commitment as a priest. His pastoral ministry in the Dublin Diocese was unique and unmatched. The Church of the Apostle in Ballybrack and our own Parish Centre are two of the many legacies to his name. He approached all initiatives carefully, methodically and with great thoughtfulness. While in Holy Family Residence, Fr John endeared himself to the staff and residents. Thankfully he was very contented and happy  while a resident himself. We are thankful to God for the priestly witness of his life and for the wonderful, ever lasting contribution he made to St. Agnes Parish. We will miss him. Ar dheis De a anamh dilis.

Our Parish extends sympathy and prayers to all Fr. John’s family. They are very appreciative of the great honour we gave him last Monday and Tuesday. Sincere thanks to all who paid their respects to Fr. John on Monday and to all who attended his Requiem Mass on Tuesday. Since he went into Holy Family Residence he received parishioners and was grateful for their kindness. A special thanks to Karen, our sacristan, who literally became Fr. John’s private secretary. Such was their bond of friendship that she visited him frequently and was entrusted with looking after his many appointments and other responsibilities. They were a formidable pair when in the sacristy and coffee room, their exchanges being very lively and witty!! Sincere thanks also to Colette, our Secretary and to Teresa Bolger and to Mary Maguire for your regular visits to Fr. John. He valued your time with him. To all parishioners who visited him and sent mass cards over the years, sincere thanks. On reflection, we were truly blessed in Crumlin to have had such a committed priest and deeply good human being. He certainly was an example to me in all things.   

Fr. Tony

A huge thank you to Brian McElroy for supplying the pedestals and Flowers in the Parish Centre  for the reposing of Fr. John and to St. Damian‘s school for the Flowers on the altar for Fr. John‘s Funeral Mass. Sincere thanks also to David & Monika for all their work during the few days. Sincere thanks also to DOC & Margot along with members of Fr Johns family for the uplifting and inspiring Music.  If anyone missed the removal or the Funeral, it is available on the Parish website under recordings