Altar Announcements from the Office for Mission and Ministry
Annual Prayer Gathering for Funeral Ministry Teams
The annual gathering for Funeral Ministry Teams will be held on Wednesday, November 26th at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Dunmanway, offering a valuable opportunity for Funeral Ministry Teams to come together for prayer, nourishment, and mutual support. We look forward to seeing you there.
Advent Reflection Day
On Saturday, November 29th join the Office for Mission and Ministry from 10.00am to 3.30pm in Frankfield and Grange Parish Centre for a peaceful Advent Reflection Day. “Waiting in Hope: Listening for God’s promise through the Word” invites you to step away from the busyness of the season and enter a time of prayer, reflection, and renewed trust in God’s promises. Places are limited so booking is essential by contacting us at https://tinyurl.com/mission-ministry or by phoning 021-7355517
Advent Lectio Divina
The Office for Mission and Ministry will be offering three online Lectio Divina sessions for Advent on Wednesday, December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. These will be an opportunity to pause, pray with Scripture, and prepare for the coming of Christ. These online sessions are open to everyone. With limited places available, registration is essential. Contact us via https://tinyurl.com/mission-ministry or by ringing 021-7355517
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#HaveYourSay about your Catholic School
For Attention of Parents of children attending Primary Schools or have yet to start.
The Department of Education is currently conducting a Primary School Survey that will determine the future provision of Primary Schools and crucially could lead to lasting changes in your school. In simple, direct terms, you are being asked if you want your school to stay a Catholic school or if you want that to change. Don’t leave it to others, have your say before 16 December 2025.
See link below.
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/
Hands Dirty.
Weekend for Catholic Fathers and Sons, February Bank Holiday weekend, in Co. Cork.
The weekend will also include Mass, Adoration, and spiritual talks. Please email the Dominican Order at
First Saturday Conference in Knock
To mark the 100th anniversary of the First Saturday Apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, there will be a special conference in Knock on the first Saturday in December - December 6th. The day begins with adoration and confessions at 10am in the Reconciliation Chapel. There will be three talks from Bishop John Keenan, Antonia Moffat, and Fr Philip Kemmy in St John's Centre. There will also be the Rosary led by the Children's Rosary group, a 15 minute meditation led by Fr. Marius O'Reilly, as Our Lady requested for the First Saturdays, and time for lunch. At Fatima, Our Lady promised that there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved through this devotion.
For more details please visit firstsaturdays.ie
Church of the Resurrection, Farranree Newsletter Notice
Forever Loved, Forever Cherished – Special Remembrance Service
Farranree Parish will host a special Remembrance Service for babies and infants lost during pregnancy or at birth, at 7pm on Friday evening 28th November in the Church of the Resurrection Farranree (T23 NV97)
Anyone who has experienced the heartache of losing a child no matter how long ago, is welcome to join us in remembering your precious child and honouring them in ritual and in prayer
Medjugorje Pilgrimage from Cork Airport
With Spiritual Director
Group Leader Jim Keogh
This pilgrimage travels to Medjugorje from Cork with Aer Lingus on 3rd June 2026.
Everyone is most welcome! Full daily programme which includes a visit to all the apparition sites where Our Lady first appeared to the six children in June 1981.Our 4star hotel is conveniently located close to the village centre and the St James Church. Luxury air-conditioned coach transfers to and from Medjugorje to Dubrovnik airport. 7 nights 4* hotel accommodation. Half board: breakfast & dinner each day. Check-in assistance at airports. For further information and full details please contact Jim Keogh 021 4885371 / 0872678793 Please note €100 off per person for bookings paid in full before 3rd November 2025! N.B. Our places are limited and can only be allocated on a first come first served basis.
