St. Finian's Church
River Valley, Swords
The Early Irish Saints Partnership of Parishes:
River Valley, Brackenstown, Swords, Drynam, Dublin Airport, Donabate, Portrane, Balheary.
The following are notices and upcoming events in St Finian's Church:
MASS TIMES
WEEKDAY MASSES
10.00 am in St Finian’s Church (except Mondays - a Holy Communion service replaces the 10.00 Mass)
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday Morning: 11.00 am
Saturday Vigil: 5.30 pm
Sunday: 10.00 am, 12.00 pm.
All Masses and other Services in St. Finian's Church
are available on our webcam.
Communion Services In the Grouping of Parishes:
St Finian’s Church Every Monday at 10.00am
St Colmcille’s Church Every Thursday at 10.00am
St Cronan's Church Every Friday at 10.00am
Sunday 1st November, 2026
Feast of All Saints
COLAISTE CHOILM OPENING MASS
A Mass for the opening of the School academic year will take place in St Finian’s church on Wednesday 4th November at 11.30am.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
We celebrate the Feast of All Saints this Sunday November 1st.
We pray to them asking them to pray for us.
They left their mark on the Earth for you, for us, for our children to come. Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us. Bless the memories of your saints, O God. May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication, worship, and love of Heaven.
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
There will be Mass at 10am on Monday 2nd November for the Feast of the Holy Souls in St Finian’s Church Rivervalley and 7pm in St Colmcilles Church Swords
Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown. Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice, that we may serve you in union with the whole Church, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love and when our earthly journey is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever Amen
WISHING YOU ALL a Happy and Safe Hallowe'en Weekend.
SINCE THE NIGHT of Holy Thursday, spending quiet time in prayer with the Lord in the Eucharist has been central to the Christian way of life. Here in St. Finian’s, we have special times when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed so that you may come and pray.
Mon: 8am - 10am
Tues: 8.00am - 10am and 10.30am - 11.30am
Wed: 8am - 10am
Thurs: 8am - 10am
Fri: 8am - 10am and 3pm - 4pm
Sat: 9am - 11am
Come and spend some time with the Lord.
We continue to pray the Rosary during the week at 9.15 am before our 10.00am Mass.
NOVEMBER ALTAR LIST OF THE DEAD
Envelopes for the November Altar List of the Dead are available at the front and the back of the church. Please take one home and maybe take one for your neighbour as they may not be able to visit the church but would like to leave a list in. During the month of November your list of the Dead will remain on the altar and every First Friday of every month your loved ones will be remembered in our Daily Mass. May they rest in peace.
ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DEAD
The Annual Parish Mass for the Dead will be celebrated on Thursday 12th November at 7.30pm. We remember all those in the parish that have had their Funeral Mass in our church during the year.
WE HAD NO LOTTO WINNER THIS WEEK - though two people matched three numbers.. Next week's Lotto prize now increases to €1,300.
A total of €430 was received in the Parish from people playing the Lotto last week.
Thank you to all who participate in the parish Lotto every week. Don't forget to pick up your Lotto envelope at the church!
All Lotto envelopes must be submitted by 6.00pm every Sunday night. All funds from the Lotto draw will be used to complete works on both St. Finian’s Church and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church - including renewal of ceiling and floors, and waterproofing and painting of exterior walls.
Please note that all Lotto envelopes should be posted through the Donation box on the wall just inside the church door and not through the parish office letterbox. Thank you for your support. Best of luck to everyone who enters our draw.
Click here to check the weekly LOTTO RESULTS
UPCOMING GROUP MEETINGS
Liturgy: Wed 4th Nov at 7.00pm
Finance: Wed 4th Nov at 8.00pm
PPC: Thurs 5th Nov at 7.30pm
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS
Last weekend amounted to €2,109, 1st & 2nd Collections.
Common Fund €520.
Mission Sunday €250.
SHARE APPEAL SUNDAY
The Annual Share Appeal takes place this coming weekend: 7th / 8th Nov. This Share Appeal Sunday is used to fund central diocesan services, support financially struggling parishes, and advance pastoral renewal.
MASSES ARE BEING OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Sat 31st October
11.00am:
Brian Leonard (1st AN)
Liam King (RD)
James Donnelly (RD)
Saturday Vigil:
Lucy Cahill (4th AN)
Violet Carr (RD)
Sun 1st November
10.00am: Jim Dowd (MM)
12.00 Noon: Lucy Cahill (4th AN)
Gerry & Kathleen O’Gorman (AN)
Mon 2nd
Mass of the Holy Souls
Patrick & Annie Sweeney (AN)
Deceased members of the Sweeney Family (RIP)
Violet Carr (RD)
Tommy & James Maguire (1st AN)
Tues 3rd
Special Intention (Sr Ann)
Wed 4th
Mary McGuinness (RD)
Thurs 5th
Nicola Dempsey (RD)
Special Intention (Sr Helena)
Fri 6th
First Friday
Altar List of the Dead
Sat 7th
11.00am:
Deceased Members of the McLoone Family (RIP)
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5.30pm:
Violet Carr (RD)
Pat & Kay Crosby (AN)
Sarah Ward (MM)
Sun 8th
10.00am: Kathleen McKenna (RD)
12.00 Noon: Nora Halhead (AN)
Maurice Halhead (AN)
Catherine Hill (AN)
Greg Robertson (Birthday Rem)
SEEDS OF FAITH PROGRAMME
Our next Seeds of Faith programme for all Confirmation Candidates from River Valley Community National School will take place on Monday 2nd November 2.45pm - 3.45pm in our Lady’s Oratory.
The Seeds of Faith programme is also for Children in First Holy Communion year from River Valley National Community School. Their class will also take place on Monday 2nd November 6.30pm - 7.15pm in Our Lady’s Oratory.
CONFESSION is available every day after Mass.
