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News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes

A Study of St Mark’s Gospel

10 November 2023

A Study of St Mark’s Gospel
Webinar by Dr. Francis Cousins
Tuesday 5th December (7.00pm - 8.30pm)

This webinar will examine the Gospel of St Mark which is the focus
of the Sunday Gospel Readings in the Liturgical Calendar 2023-2024.
To register, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 1st Dec.

St. Marks Gospel

 

Pioneer Pledge for the month of the Holy Souls

10 November 2023

Pioneer Pledge for the month of the Holy Souls
A short-term pledge gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a shadow of addiction.

Further information from the Pioneers on 01 80-5 4226 or via www.pioneers.ie/pray

Pioneer pledge

Devotions for the Holy Souls

10 November 2023

Devotions for the Holy Souls will take place on Thursday 16th November 2023

from 3pm to 9pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Rochestown Road, Cork.
Mass will be celebrated at 3.15pm & again at 8.30pm.
There will be Adoration, confession, rosaries, & prayers for the Holy Souls.
Tea & coffee break at 6.00pm.
All very welcome.

 

Talks and meditation in Sacred Heart Missionaries - Fr. Donagh O'Shea, O.P.

10 November 2023

Fr Donagh OShea, O.P.


Talks and meditation in Sacred Heart Missionaries Church Hall, Sat. Nov 18th. Registration 9.30.Start 10.am. Donation 10€.Sacred Heart Missionaries

 

The Christmas Oratorio - St. Francis Church, Liberty St. Cork - 26th November 2023 @ 8p.m.

10 November 2023

The Christmas Oratioio 2

The Christmas Oratoio

TOTUS TUUS SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE 2023

10 November 2023

TOTUS TUUS SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE 2023 IS LIVE ON RADIO MARIA IRELAND ON SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER FROM 2PM


Speakers include FR. JOHN RYAN (CLOYNE DIOCESE), FR. LUKE DEMASI (HOME OF THE MOTHER), FR. JOHN MCENEANEY (WATERFORD & LISMORE DIOCESE), FRANCES HOGAN (SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR). Radio Maria Ireland can be listened to by downloading the Radio Maria Ireland APP, Saorview Channel 210 or listen live at (01)4373277

Totus Tuus Scripture Conference

Draft

27 October 2023


Remembrance Mass for all who have died in the last year takes place on Monday November 13th at 7.30pm in Ballyphehane Church 

Annual Mass for the deceased for the Bon Secours will take place on Tuesday November 14th at 7pm

 

 

Alpha Information Meeting - Sat 25 Nov

23 October 2023

Would you like to be involved in running Alpha in your Family of Parishes?

The Diocese is hosting an Alpha information afternoon for those who may be interested in running Alpha in their Parish or Family of Parishes

Saturday 25 November
Ovens Parish Centre
1:30pm to 4:00pm

Alpha helps people not just to know about Jesus, but to come to know him personally.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting your Moderator/Co-Parish Priest, or the Office for Mission and Ministry at 021-735 5517 or send us a message via our Contact Form

We invite you to keep an eye on the Mission and Ministry section of the Diocesan website which has the latest details of the training and formation on offer.

Visit corkandross.org/mission-and-ministry

Alpha Information MeetingAlpha Information Meeting - 25 Nov 2023

Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Prayer Group - Sunday 22nd October - Around the Lough (Weather Permitting)

20 October 2023

Join us to celebrate the anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima on Sunday 22nd October at 2:30. There will be Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament and the Rosay and after the Procession will start at 3pm approx.  

Brown Scapulars are distributed free of charge. 

 

"By means of the Rosary and the Brown Scapular, I will save the world"

All welcome

Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Prayer Group

The Cathechism of The Catholic Church Workshop

20 October 2023

Our Lady’s Shrine Knock
International Eucharistic & Marian Shrine
Catechism Workshop: Saturday 11th November 2023, 9.15am - 5.30pm.

Workshop schedule:

  1. 30am: Celebration of Holy Mass-Celebrant Bishop Emerite Brendan Kelly in the Apparition Chapel.
  2. 15: Tea/coffee - St. John’s Rest & Care Centre.
  3. 30-10.45: Introduction by Spiritual Director Bishop Emerite Brendan Kelly.


Role of SpiritualDirector/ Facilitator/ Participants.

  1. 15- 12.30pm: Introduction to Catechism Studies.
  2. 30- 1.30pm: Lunch (please bring packed lunch)
  3. 30 – 2.00pm: Catechism studies-Q’s &A’s
  4. 00pm - 2.30pm: Group Work.
  5. 30pm – 3.15 Introduction to Youcat.
  6. 15: Conclusion with Bishop Emerite Brendan Kelly.
  7. 30pm – 3.45pm: Tea/ coffee
  8. 45-4.30 Stations of the Cross & Rosary
  9. 30pm – 5.30pm: Eucharistic Adoration (for those who may wish)
  • Share this information with your contacts and consider inviting some interested members of your parish to travel with you.
  • Please bring a copy of Catechism and Youcat.
  • Donation: A small donation would be graciously appreciated.
  • Please contact: Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin B.A. Div. Coordinator, Adult Studies Catechism of the Catholic Church at

           This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel. Mob 087 795 0325

The Cathechism of the Catholic Church Workshop
  • Blessing of the Graves - St. James Cemetery, Chetwynd - Sunday 5th November - 3pm
  • Sacraments in a Synodal Church
  • Cork Regional Pioneer Council - Parish Centre Wilton - Wednesday 18th October
  • Diocesan Priests' Retreat for Cork & Ross - 9th to 12th October 2023
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