News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes
Please join Fr. Seán Healy SMA at the Crypt, Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Ballineaspaig Parish, Dennehy's Cross, Cork on Tuesday 27th February at 7:30pm.
Coffee and Refreshments & Q&A afterwards.
Holy Thursday - Chrism Mass at 10a.m. – North Cathedral
Mass of the Last Supper – Followed by Holy Hour at the Alter of Repose – 7:30p.m. - Togher Church
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross – 12p.m. – Togher Church
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 3p.m. – Togher Church
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil – 8p.m. – Togher Church
Easter Sunday
Masses at 9a.m., 11a.m., and 6.30p.m. - Togher Church
This is a seven-week programme for Parish groups or individuals available on the Diocesan website at corkandross.org/lent2024
A different aspect of hope will be explored each week. The resource is available as a presentation, video, and podcast (all of which can be used online or downloaded for off-line use).
The Diocese of Cork and Ross together with Trócaire will host an evening to reflect on Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign for 2024. This event will take place in the S.M.A. Parish Centre, Wilton, Cork on Wednesday 21st February 2024 commencing at 7.30pm. This
year’s campaign will explore the issues of water justice and climate change.
The evening will also have a moment of prayer and reflection.
Salome Mumba from Trócaire’s Malawi Office will address the gathering and share Trócaire’s work in the region.
Bishop Fintan will share some of this experiences of his trip to Malawi in November and looks forward to meeting as many people as possible at this event.
The Mass and Novena Prayers in honour of Matt Talbot will begin on Monday 19th February at 7.30 p.m. in the Way of the Cross Church Togher and will continue each Monday in Lent.
In our Novena we pray for individuals and families who are suffering because of addiction, but also for those who are dealing with crosses or challenges of any kind.
The Novena can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/togher
MEETING
The next meeting and A.G.M. of Cork Regional Pioneer Council will take place on Wednesday 21st February at 8p.m. in the Wilton Parish Centre.
Many thanks for your help and support
Cork event for young people – Faith, Friendship, Fun
CONNECT 4, a diocesan event for young people (18-35 years) is taking place in UCC on Sunday 18 February
The dynamic Catholic American presenter, Monsignor James Shea, will be the keynote speaker. There will be Mass, Adoration and the opportunity for confession. Lunch is part of the day.
Fee €10. More information at corkandross.org Register on eventbrite.ie
Mass for Temperance Sunday & World Day of Prayer for the Sick will be broadcast this Sunday 11 February 2024 at 11am on RTÉ TV & Radio.
Mater Dei Academy is accepting admissions for September 2024
An independent school providing a Catholic post-primary education for boys and girls in the classical tradition.
Please telephone 021 202 1229 or
visit www.materdeiacademy.ie for more information.
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
Emergency Phone (urgent calls)
Ballyphehane
086 074 9169
The Lough
087 609 3424
Togher
087 249 5075
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