News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes
FATIMA TOUR
"Totus Tuus pilgrimage to Fatima. 30th August - 6th September, 2024. Flights ex Cork. Cost: €815.
Spiritual director: Fr. Marius O Reilly.
For more information, contact Damien 087-2049048 or Marian Pilgrimages @ 01-8788159"
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
From Renaissance Florence to Michelangelo’s Rome
A CULTURAL TOUR/PILGRIMAGE to ITALY
With Group Leader Mícheál de Barra and Spiritual Director Fr. John Newman
Highlights of this tour, from 4th-13th September 2024, include visits to Venice, Padua, Ravenna, Bologna, Florence and of course Rome where we will experience a Papal Audience and visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Fr. John will celebrate Mass for the group at various venues and shrines along the way.
For further information and Booking Form contact Mícheál at 0868337681 or email
From the Producers of "The Diary of Anne Frank"
JESUS FROM NAZARETH
CONCERT WITH FILM TOUR OF IRELAND
From the Producers of The Diary of Anne Frank comes the epic story of the life, of Jesus Christ, from his birth in a lowly stable in Bethlehem, to his ultimate resurrection and his message to Humanity.
Composer Girish Paul's beautiful orchestral score will sweep you
from present day Ireland back two thousand years to witness Jesus's meeting with John the Baptist, his desert battle with Satan, to Jesusalem on Palm Sunday, the Sermon on the Mount and the Lord's Prayer, the Last Supper, his betrayal by Judas, his trial by Pilate and ultimate resurrection.
Performed live in concert by the Composer and his virtual orchestra to dramatic on screen film that features highly talented Irish actors including Liam Howard and Sean Ahern of the Palace Players.
A Five Star Concert of Beautiful Music that will Touch Your Heart
"I wish you every success". Archbishop Dermot Farrell
"The Cardinal assures you of his best wishes". Cardinal Vincent Nichols, UK Elevated by Pope Francis, The Vatican.
Tickets - €25 (includes booking fee) from www.gr8events.ie
See concert footage at: www.girishpaul.com
The annual collection for the Diocesan Sick/Assisted Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund will be taken up at all Masses on 10th/11th February 2024.
The Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 20th September to Wednesday 25th September this year. People are encouraged to join the pilgrimage as helpers, nurses and doctors to assist pilgrims in Lourdes. Further information is available from the Diocesan Website
There has always been great support for the Diocesan Pilgrimage Fund and your support and generosity on the 10th/11th February is very much appreciated.
The Healing Mass will return on the first Saturday of February at 12.15 p.m.
Also, throats will blessed straight after Mass
All welcome.
Feast of the Epiphany
Vigil Mass - Friday 5th January @ 6:30pm
Mass - Saturday 6th January @ 6:30pm
The Office for Mission and Ministry are hosting two Alpha training days for Parishes/Families of Parishes:
- Cork City (Blackrock Parish Centre) on Saturday 27 January 2024
- West Cork (Clonakilty Parish Centre) on Saturday 3 February 2024
Both Training Days begin at 10:00am and finish at 3:30pm. Please contact the Office for Mission and Ministry as soon as possible through the Diocesan website: https://corkandross.org/alpha-training-day
Dear Parishioners,
The heart of Christmas is amazing; that the baby born to Mary and Joseph, was God coming to be with all people on earth. The Almighty, the All-Powerful came into our world as a gentle loving new-born baby.
He is with us always, not just this Christmas but the whole year.
He is present with your family. Ponder deeply on this incredible mystery.
My thanks to all of you who have been faithful parishioners, for all you do even through the tough times. Your generosity and support is much appreciated.
My Christmas prayer is to ask God to fill your homes with his Grace and Peace and may the joy of Christ’s birth bring you many blessings throughout the New Year.
Fr. John
The Cork Barrack Street Band - affectionately known on the streets of Cork City as 'De Barracka'.
will be playing at Togher Church on Tuesday 12th December. Tickets will availabe at the church door.
Looking forward to an evening of wonderful music.
Gifts that are ethical, sustainable and are real items that families in developing communities ask us for to make their lives safe and healthy
Trócaire Christmas Gifts of Change bring real hope and opportunity to families and communities living in poverty across our world, and a chance to create lasting and positive change.
There are gifts for everyone starting at €5 for the Gift of Soap.
You can support the gifts by buying them online at
Or by phone 1800 408 408 / 021-4275622
Or by post or in person to Trócaire, 9, Cook Street, Cork. T12 F583
Ramata Kamara smiles whiles harvesting cassava leaves
Ramata is a gift beneficiary of The Gift of Seeds and Tools, which has supported her family with food, an income and she is now well on the road to self-sufficiency.
Advent Talks
Prepare well for the coming of Jesus this Christmas with Advent Talks on Tuesdays at 7pm in Saints Peter and Paul's Church. Fr Marius O'Reilly will speak on Tuesday December 5th, Fr Sean Crowley on December 12th, and Fr Shinu Angadiyil. on December 19th. Each talk will be followed by 30 mins of silent adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar. All are most welcome
Emergency Phone (urgent calls)
Ballyphehane
086 074 9169
The Lough
087 609 3424
Togher
087 249 5075
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