Beech Park Community, Stillorgan, Ireland
Daughters of the Cross in our ‘Wisdom Years’...
COMMUNITY + MISSION + PARTICIPATION
“The love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
is the source of our union in community,....” (Const. 101) and we strive to witness to this love.
Prayerful, supportive, affirming, we share in the hopes, sufferings, successes and joys of each Sister here and worldwide, including our Associates, our staff, neighbours, and Sunday congregation.
We have welcomed two Ukrainian families and have provided them with accommodation.
We are committed to collaboration with AMRI (Association of Missionaries and Religious in Ireland).
For prayer and action as far as we are able …
We support the apostolic ministries of our Sisters, friends in Missions (especially in Brazil) and various Charities, notably St. Stephen’s Green Trust. (www.ssgt.ie).
We keep ourselves informed about events in the Church (finding inspiration and direction from Pope Francis) and in the world.
We are concerned about peace and justice and integrity of creation issues and concerns.
We are attentive to care of creation and our environment.
Meal times are an important part of our community life now, bringing us together and providing the opportunity to relax, enjoy each other’s company and share news of interest.
We are actively involved in…
Participation in Province and local leadership
Voluntary hospital chaplaincy
Formation and accompaniment of Associates of the Daughters Of The Cross... women and men who, growing in awareness of their baptism call and responsibility, ask to participate in the charismatic ideals of Religious Institutes
Serving on the Sacramental Preparation team (First Holy Communion and Confirmation) in the Parish
Welcome Sr. Julie Pacheco !
Sr. Julie from our Pakistan Province arrived here at the end of September for a Formation Course.
We remember with love and gratitude…
Sr. Mary Eugene F.C. (Eileen Hagan) Sr. Una Cullen F.C.
Died 24th September 2023 Died 26th January 2024
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