With people all over the world, we mourn the loss of Pope John Paul
II. We remember his momentous visit to Ireland in 1979 — even
if he missed out on Cork. We stand in awe at his travels, his brave
words, his inspiration, his slow decline and peaceful death.
Many people feel closer to God as the result of John Paul's life,
particularly its end. Young people were drawn to him all along. Yet
others became more alienated from the Church during his ministry,
often because of words not spoken by him but by his helpers. The legacy
of any human person is mixed, made up of good and bad alike.
I think Pope John Paul would be embarrassed at the adulation poured
out since his death. Our late pope was a Catholic Christian as you
and I are, rejoicing in the guarantees baptism gave him, yet relying
on our prayers also.
He was called to high office as Bishop of Rome. With such a calling
comes great responsibility. For all of these reasons, prayers for
his salvation accompany all our happy memories and inspired reflections.
With the help of our prayers, this simple man from Poland may one
day be known as (St?) John Paul the Great!
Fr Bernard
Christmas
Day ............................
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December 2005 - No. 996
The good news this
week is from the holy Gospel according to Luke (1:15-20)
Now
when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds said
to one another, 'Let us go to Bethlehem and
see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to
us.' So they hurried away and found Mary and Joseph, and
the baby lying in the manger. When they saw the child the repeated
what they had been told about him, and everyone who heard it was
astonished at what the shepherds had to say. As for Mary, she treasured
all these things an pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds
went back glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and
seen; it was exactly as they had been told.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the the prophet Isaiah
How
beautiful on the mountains
are
the feet of one brings good news,
who
heralds peace, brings happiness,
proclaims
salvation,
and
tells Zion,
'Your
God is king!
Listen!
Your watchmen raise their voices,
they
shout for joy together,
for
they see the Lord face to face,
as
he returns to Zion.
Break
into shouts of joy together,
you
ruins of Jerusalem;
for
the Lord is consoling his people,
redeeming
Jerusalem.
The
Lord bares his holy arm
in
the sight of all the nations,
and
all the ends of the earth shall see
the
salvation of the God.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Sing
a new song to the Lord
for
he has worked wonders.
His
right hand and his holy arm
have
brought salvation. (R)
The
Lord has made known his salvation;
has
shown his justice to the nations.
He
has remembered his truth and love
for
the house of Israel. (R)
All
the ends of the earth have seen
the
salvation of our God.
Shout
to the Lord all the earth,
ring
out your joy. (R)
Sing
psalms to the Lord with the harp,
with
the sound of music.
With
trumpets and the sound of the horn
acclaim
the King, the Lord. (R)
A
reading from the letter to the Hebrews
At
various times in the past and in various different ways, God spoke
to our ancestors through the prophets; but in our own time, the
last days, he has spoken to us through his Son, the Son that he
has appointed to inherit everything and through whom he made everything
there is. He is the radiant light of God's glory and the perfect
copy of his nature, sustaining the universe by his powerful command;
and now that he has destroyed the defilement of sin, he has gone
to take his place in heaven at the right hand of divine Majesty.
So he is now as far above the angels; as the title which he has
inherited is higher than their own name.
God
has never said to any angel; You are my Son, today I have become
your father; or; I will be a father to him and a son to me. Again,
when he brings the First-born into the world, he says: Let all the
angels of God worship him.
This
is the word of the Lord.
A
Journey Together
Irish
Missionaries, men and women, have for centuries being carrying the
Gospel of Christ to places where it had not yet been heard. Now
we have this in reverse. People who have not yet heard the Gospel
have come to live among us and are gradually being influenced by
Christian values and ask for baptism. It is a long journey from
paganism to belief in the one Living God and in Jesus Christ our
Lord as Saviour. They need to be accompanied on the way and encouraged
in their quest.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults was revived at Vatican
2 for this purpose. "Cois Tine" at St. Mary's Pope's Quay
has been identified by Bishop Buckley as the organisation with pastoral
responsibility for immigrants in Cork. It is an outreach programme
of the Society of African Missions Justice and Peace office in co-operation
with the Holy Rosary Sisters, the Capuchin and Dominican Communities
and other Religious in Cork.
A first step in this Rite of Initiation was taken in St. Patrick's
at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th December when Mabel from Nigeria, in
the presence of her husband and two children, was introduced to
the catechumenate to begin her journey. She was welcomed by Fr.
Liam Leader and sponsored by Sr. Mairead MSHR, Fr. Kevin OFMCap
and others from Cois Tine.
We would be glad to hear from people in the parish who would like
to share their faith, welcome strangers like Mabel into the Church
and journey with them into mature faith, under the guidance of Cois
Tine. In this way we will continue our missionary tradition in a
new way, without leaving home. St. Therese, patroness of the missions,
never left her convent!
Christmas
Cards
Thanks
to all who purchased our special Christmas Cards which were in aid
of the Restoration Fund.
Interesting
Thoughts
Patience
is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.
Volunteers
Needed for St. Vincent de Paul Society
The
St. V de P are looking for volunteers especially younger people
who are interested in helping out the poorer sections of society.
All it takes is a few hours every week usually on a Monday night
visiting families, especially one parent families, who are in difficulties
with finances, some suffering from the effects of drug addiction
of a partner and general deprivation but who are trying to do their
best for their children.
All offers of assistance both male and female would be welcome and
particularly so from anyone with experience of dealing with social
problems. The organisation is currently undergoing a root and branch
phase of renewal and preparing plans of action in order to meet
the many challenges from it's ongoing work for the next 5/10 years.
Training will be given to all who apply.
Please phone Elmarie at 021-4270444
Learning
to Pray - Again
A
series of five gatherings to explore experiences of prayer.
Topics will include:
Scripture and Prayer,
The Carmelite tradition of prayer,
The treatment of prayer in 'The Catechism of the Catholic Church'
Liturgical prayer
In addition to input there will be actual experiences of different
forms of prayer.
Five Thursday Mornings 11.30 - 12.30
Beginning November 3rd
All are welcome. Come to any or all sessions
Leader: Denis Murphy O.P.
Dominican Centre, Popes Quay, Cork
Phone 001.353.21. 4502267
Lower
Glanmire Road Residents Association Christmas Party
Why
not have a look and see who you can spot.
Electronic
Christmas Blessing
The
priests of the parish will extend a Christmas Blessing to parishioners,
both home and abroad, through the parish website.
You can nominate somebody to be included in this blessing by either
filling in a form available in the Church or by email to
mail@stpatrickscork.com or by phone to the sacristy at 0863107499
before 3pm on 24th December.
These greetings will be on our website www.stpatrickscork.com
on Christmas morning.
This is a nice (and free) way to remember someone this Christmas.
Christmas
Raffle
Congratulations
to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas
Hamper.
For
All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries
An
exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has
been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th,
Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Happy
Christmas from all of the staff at Beech Hill Garden Centre
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
St.
Patrick's Parish New Donation System
In
2001 the Government introduced a scheme of tax relief for eligible
charities in respect of donations received. The parish is a charity
and qualifies for the scheme.
There is a leaflet available at the front door of the church that
gives the details of how it is proposed to implement this scheme
in St. Patrick's.
This is an excellent and worthwhile scheme and availing of legitimate
tax refunds is an excellent way to put the finances of the parish
on a sound footing.
Please take a leaflet at the front door, fill in your contact details
and return it to the box at the front of the church or to the Parish
Office.
Time is moving on and an early reply will help us to have everything
in place in time for the new tax year in January.
John Cotter, P.P.
Newsletter
Contents
This
is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of
meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually
plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.
The
Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if
you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should
hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
Youth
2000 - Prayer Group
Wednesday
Nights 8.15 pm - Our Lady Crowned, Mayfield
Contact Dave 085-7167904
Join us for prayer and quiet reflection
All (aged 16-35) welcome
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
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Thanks
to COPE
The
Parish Bulletin is produced with the help of the children and the
print room staff in COPE. Thanks to them for all their hard work
during the year.
This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice
of meetings / events or short articles for publication. There is
usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is
given.
We go to print on Monday every week so if you wish to have an item
included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the sacristy
not later than the Sunday before.
Thank
You
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who
contributed to the Christmas collection. We wish all the parishioners
a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Interesting
Thoughts
Patience
is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.
The
Giving Tree
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul are very grateful for all the gifts
that brightened up many people's lives this Christmas.
Thank you all.
Learning
to Pray - Again
A
series of five gatherings to explore experiences of prayer.
Topics will include:
Scripture and Prayer,
The Carmelite tradition of prayer,
The treatment of prayer in 'The Catechism of the Catholic Church'
Liturgical prayer
In addition to input there will be actual experiences of different
forms of prayer.
Five Thursday Mornings 11.30 - 12.30
Beginning November 3rd
All are welcome. Come to any or all sessions
Leader: Denis Murphy O.P.
Dominican Centre, Popes Quay, Cork
Phone 001.353.21. 4502267
World
Day of Peace
Today
1st January is World Day of Peace. Please pray that the World will
be a more peaceful place at the end of the day than at the start.
Is there a little 'war' in your life?
Maybe now is a good time to start talks to negotiate a peaceful
settlement.
A
Special Thank You
The
priests of Saint Patrick's and Holy Family gratefully acknowledge
the support and collaboration of so many people in the work of the
parish:-
Altar
Societies,
Collectors,
Fundraising Committee,
Ministers of the Word and The Eucharist,
Organists, Choirs and Cantors,
Parish Bulletin and Website Team,
Sacristans and Servers,
Saint Vincent de Paul Society,
Saint Joseph's Young Priests' Society.
Sick Poor Society.
Sincere
thanks to all who contributed to our support, to parish funds and
to the church renovation fund.
We wish you a Happy and Holy New Year and look forward to your continued
support.
Christmas
Raffle
Congratulations
to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas
Hamper.
For
All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries
An
exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has
been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th,
Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Happy
Christmas from all of the staff at Beech Hill Garden Centre
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Now
that's an interesting thought
Blessed are the hard of hearing, for they shall miss much small
talk.
We should not grumble because we don't have what we want - we should
be thankful we don't get what we deserve.
Happiness comes when we stop complaining about our troubles and
begin to be thankful for the troubles we don't have.
God always gives us what we ask for - or something better.
The loveliest feature in human life is amiability; the most potent,
wealth; the most sublime, mercy; the most luxurious, charity; the
most stimulating, love; and the most desirable, self-respect.
Newsletter
Contents
This
is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of
meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually
plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.
The
Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if
you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should
hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
It
is a New Year
Do
something different this year.
Concentrate on the positive and take up a new voluntary activity.
This is a chance to make a difference and there are many individuals,
groups and organisations just waiting for your help.
New
Year's Resolutions?
This is a chance
to make a new start. Don't forget to include others who are less
fortunate and need your help.
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
Ow!
Never argue with a fool - people might not notice the difference.
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8th. January 2006 - No. 997
The good news this
week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:7-
11 )
In
the course of his preaching John the Baptist said, 'Someone
is following me, someone who is more powerful than I am, and I am
not fit to kneel down and undo the strap of his sandals. I have
baptised you with water, but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.'
It was at this time that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and
was baptised in the Jordan by John. No sooner had he come up out
of the water than he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit,
like a dove, descending on him. And a voice came from heaven,
'You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the prophet Isaiah
Oh,
come to the water all you who are thirsty; though you have no money,
come! Buy corn without money and eat, and, at no cost, wine and
milk. Why spend money on what is not bread, your wages on what fails
to satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and you will have good things
to eat and rich food to enjoy. Pay attention, come to me; listen,
and your soul will live. With you I will make an everlasting covenant
out of the favours promised to David. See, I have made of you a
witness to the peoples, a leader and a master of the nations. See,
you will summon a nation you never knew, those unknown will come
hurrying to you, for the sake of the Lord your God, of the Holy
One of Israel who will glorify you.
Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he
is still near. Let the wicked man abandon his way, the evil man
his thoughts. Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on
him, to our God who is rich in forgiving; for my thoughts are not
your thoughts, my ways not your ways - it is the Lord who speaks.
Yes, the heavens are as high above the earth as my ways are above
your ways, my thoughts above your thoughts. Yes, as the rain and
the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering
the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for
the sower and bread for the eating, so the word that goes from my
mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will
and succeeding in what it was sent to do.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Truly, God is my salvation,
I trust, I shall not fear.
For the Lord is my strength, my song,
he became my saviour.
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation. (R)
Give thanks to the Lord, give
praise to his name!
Make his mighty deeds known to the peoples!
Declare the greatness of his name. (R)
Sing a psalm to the Lord
for he has done glorious deeds,
make them known to all the earth!
People of Zion, sing and shout for joy
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
(R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. John
Whoever
believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God; and
whoever loves the Father that begot him loves the child whom he
begets. We can be sure that we love God's children if we love God
himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what loving God
is - keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult,
because anyone who has been begotten by God has already overcome
the world; this is the victory over the world - our faith.
Who can overcome the world? Only the man who believes that Jesus
is the Son of God: Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not
with water only, but with water and blood; with the Spirit as another
witness - since the Spirit is the truth - so that there are three
witnesses, the Spirit, the water and the blood, and all three of
them agree. We accept the testimony of human witnesses, but God's
testimony is much greater, and this is God's testimony, given as
evidence for his Son.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from Isaiah
Before
he began his preaching ministry, proclaiming the mercy and compassion
that God offers all people, Jesus himself came 'to the water': in
solidarity with the followers of John, he received the washing offered
by the Baptist.
Isaiah's text culminates in the assurance us that the word that
goes forth from the Lord's mouth does not do so in vain, it does
not return empty.
Baptism marks a turning-point in people's lives: here too the prophet
is calling on the 'wicked man' to renounce his evil ways and turn
back to the Lord 'who will take pity on him'.
Reading from the letter by John
The Christian Gospel message is outlined in broad strokes by John
in this reading. The 'water' is a theme that is central to consideration
of baptism, and so is the 'Spirit', the one seen in Genesis as 'hovering
over the face of the waters', and in baptism descending on the person
being 'washed'.
The style of John is such that each phrase contains a wealth of
meaning. Each phrase should be considered well and given its time,
as it were, to sink in.
CIT
Open Day - 14th January
Cork
Institute of Technology are hosting an open day on Saturday 14th
January from 10am to 4pm. There will be a Careers Exhibition, in
the West Atrium, and a series of Information Sessions and Demonstrations
in the various departments throughout the Bishopstown Campus.
Students will have opportunities of meeting lecturers and students
and seeing the extensive facilities available both for courses and
extracurricular activities.
For further information please ring Mary Pat O'Connor at 4326804
or email openday@cit.ie
Food
for Thought
'Most
people are quite happy to suffer in silence if they are sure everyone
knows they are doing it''
Christmas
Greetings
To
all the people of St. Patrick's Church and Holy Family:
Thank you for your kind wishes and I wish to return the same wishes
to all of you. As we face a New Year may you be blest with peace,
good health and serenity and a 3rd All Ireland on the trot!
Christy O'Shaughnessy
New
Year's Resolution
Join
the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play
a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary.
Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal
Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between
12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.
Family
Offering Envelopes
The
2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like
to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new
system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.
Thank you.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Christmas
Raffle
Congratulations
to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas
Hamper.
For
All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries
An
exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has
been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th,
Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................'Hebe'
(first
light)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
NSt.
Patrick's Parish New Donation System
In
2001 the Government introduced a scheme of tax relief for eligible
charities in respect of donations received. The parish is a charity
and qualifies for the scheme.
There is a leaflet available at the front door of the church that
gives the details of how it is proposed to implement this scheme
in St. Patrick's.
This is an excellent and worthwhile scheme and availing of legitimate
tax refunds is an excellent way to put the finances of the parish
on a sound footing.
Please take a leaflet at the front door, fill in your contact details
and return it to the box at the front of the church or to the Parish
Office.
John Cotter, P.P.
Newsletter
Contents
This
is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of
meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually
plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.
The
Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if
you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should
hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
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New
Year's Resolutions?
This
is a chance to make a new start. Don't forget to include others
who are less fortunate and need your help.
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
Autumn
/ Christmas Dues
Is
there a dues envelope sitting on the mantelpiece or in the hall
waiting to be returned? Please return all dues envelopes as soon
as possible.
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2nd. Sunday of the Year - Year B...........................
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15th. January 2006 - No. 998
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (1:35-
42 )
As
John stood with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared
hard at him and said, 'Look, there is the
Lamb of God.'
Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round,
saw them following and said, 'What do you
want?' They answered 'Rabbi,'
- which means Teacher - 'where do you live?' 'Come
and see' he replied; so they went and saw where he lived,
and stayed with him the rest of that day. It was about the tenth
hour.
One of these two who became followers of Jesus after hearing what
John had said was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. Early next
morning, Andrew met his brother and said to him, 'We
have found the Messiah' - which means the Christ - and
he took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked hard at him and said, 'You
are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas' - meaning Rock.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the prophet Samuel
Samuel
was lying in the sanctuary of the Lord where the ark of God was,
when the Lord called, 'Samuel! Samuel!' He answered, 'Here I am.'
Then he ran to Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me.' Eli
said, 'I did not call. Go back and lie down.' So he went and lay
down.
Once again the Lord called, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Samuel got up and
went to Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me.' He replied,
'I did not call you, my son; go back and lie down.' Samuel had as
yet no knowledge of the Lord and the word of the Lord had not yet
been revealed to him.
Once again the Lord called, the third time. He got up and went to
Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me. 'Eli then understood
that it was the Lord who was calling the boy, and he said to Samuel,
'Go and lie down, and if someone calls you say, "Speak, Lord,
your servant is listening."
So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord then came and
stood by, calling as he had done before, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Samuel
answered, 'Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.'
Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him and let no word of his
fall to the ground.
This is the word of the Lord.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
Here
I am, Lord! I come to do your will.
I waited, I waited for the Lord
and he stooped down to me;
he heard my cry.
He put a new song into my mouth,
praise of our God. (R)
You do not ask for sacrifice and offerings,
but an open ear.
You do not ask for holocaust and victim.
Instead here am I. (R)
In the scroll of the book it stands written
that I should do your will.
My God, I delight in your law
in the depth of my heart. (R)
Your justice I have proclaimed
in the great assembly.
My lips I have not sealed;
you know it, O Lord. (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
The
body is not meant for fornication; it is for the Lord, and the Lord
for the body. God who raised the Lord from the dead, will by his
power raise us up too.
You know, surely, that your bodies are members making up the body
of Christ; anyone who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.
Keep away from fornication. All the other sins are committed outside
the body; but to fornicate is to sin against your own body. Your
body, you know, is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you
since you received him from God. You are not your own property;
you have been bought and paid for. That is why you should use your
body for the glory of God.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from Samuel
There
is a resonance for every disciple in the narrative of the Lord 'speaking'
to young Samuel.
This reading is a prelude to the episode in the Gospel according
to John, where the Baptist points out Jesus, describing him as the
'lamb of God'. The outcome sees Andrew and Peter becoming disciples
of Jesus. They 'heard' the word the Baptist spoke and acted on it.
Samuel likewise grew up having first heard the 'voice' of the Lord.
What a testament it is that it could be said of Samuel that the
Lord ' let no word of his fall to the ground'.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
This
reading begins dramatically - 'the body is not meant for fornication'.
The Christian disciple 'belongs' now to Christ. His or her body
is to be dedicated as a Temple of the Holy Spirit for the glory
of God. For this reason alone, anything like fornication is unworthy
of the Christian body.
Diabetes
Federation of Ireland Cork Branch
Will
hold a Public Information Meeting in the Gresham Metropole Hotel
On
Sunday 22nd January at 2.30pm
New
Research on Diabetes Self-Management
Speakers:
Professor
Colin P Bradley UCC
Ms Fiona Rush, HSE dietician
Ms Kate Brownr Pharmacist Unicare, Physical Activity Co-ordinator
For
further information contact 4274229 or sro@diabetes.ie
Cork
Friends of Lough Derg
We
the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment
of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each
year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings
Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many
more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office
in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or
by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.
New
Year's Resolution
Join
the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play
a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary.
Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal
Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between
12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.
Family
Offering Envelopes
The
2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like
to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new
system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.
- Thank you.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Ministers
of the Eucharist
Are
you interested in joining the Ministry of the Eucharist team? Are
you able to attend the 6pm Sunday Mass on a regular basis? If so,
please contact the Sacristy.
Ministers
of the Word
Guide
notes for the readings for January to March are available for collection
in the sacristy.
Christening
Welcome
to the Christian Community
Bianka
Rosa Ziemkiewicz
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................'Hebe'
(first
light)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
Thank
You
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who
contributed to the Christmas collection which amounted to €2166.09.
We wish all the parishioners a peaceful and happy New Year.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
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Articles, Archives. Check it out!
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Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
IEvening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche
Colaiste
an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian,
Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
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The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
"Strictly
Come Dancing"...................."Children in Need"
I
have followed the show from the beginning and I fear that middle
aged men have not fared well. I was, of course, 'rooting' for Denis
Taylor, who danced with his aunts when he was growing up in Ireland.
They were champion Irish dancers. Alas, he did not make it.
Aled Jones (of I'm walking on air fame and presenter of 'Songs of
Praise') amazed us all by making it yo the semi-final. Over 10 million
viewers watched this program where the participants danced for 778
miles.
There were two objectives to this program, to find a winner and
to raise money for 'Children in Need'. It was great to know that
such an elegant program has also helped the underprivileged by raising
in excess of £1.5 million. Great stuff.
Angela
Mulvihill.
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
Autumn
/ Christmas Dues
Is
there a dues envelope sitting on the mantelpiece or in the hall
waiting to be returned? Please return all dues envelopes as soon
as possible.
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22nd. January 2006 - No. 999
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:14
- 20)
After
John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed
the Good News from God. 'The time has come'
he said 'and the kingdom of God
is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.'
As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his
brother Andrew casting a net in the lake - for they were fishermen.
And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me and
I will make you into fishers of men.' And at once they
left their nets and followed him. Going on a little further, he
saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in
their boat, mending their nets. He called them at once and, leaving
their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they
went after him.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the prophet Jonah
The
word of the Lord was addressed to Jonah: 'Up'
he said 'Go to Nineveh, the great city,
and preach to them as I told you to.' Jonah set out and
went to Nineveh in obedience to the word of the Lord.
Now Nineveh was a city great beyond compare: it took three days
to cross it. Jonah went on into the city, making a day's journey.
He preached in these words, 'Only forty days more and Nineveh is
going to be destroyed.' And the people of Nineveh believed in God;
they proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to
the least.
God saw their efforts to renounce their evil behaviour. And God
relented: he did not inflict on them the disaster he had threatened.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
Lord make me know your ways.
Lord make me know your ways.
Lord, teach me your paths.
Make me walk in your truth, and teach me:
for you are God my saviour. (R)
Remember your mercy, Lord,
and the love you have shown from of old.
In your love remember me,
because of your goodness, O Lord. (R)
The Lord is good and upright.
He shows the path to those who stray,
he guides the humble in the right path;
he teaches his way to the poor. (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
Brothers,
our time is growing short. Those who have wives should live as though
they had none, and those who mourn should live as though they had
nothing to mourn for; those who are enjoying life should live as
though there were nothing to laugh about; those whose life is buying
things should live as though they had nothing of their own; and
those who have to deal with the world should not become engrossed
in it. I say this because the world as we know it is passing away.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from Jonah
In
the earlier part of the book of Jonah he had 'run the other way',
but now he sets out in obedience to the Lord's summons. The words,
'preach to them as I told you' are a reference to the earlier summons
God had issued.
The image of the Lord 'relenting' due to the reaction of the people
'sackcloth and ashes' and not inflicting any disaster on the people
should have an echo in the heart of each of us.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
The
early Christians believed that the second coming was imminent. This
belief led to dramatic and extreme views of the 'world' in which
we live, views that included downgrading the 'normal' way of behaving
towards one's spouse, towards the memory of one's loved ones who
had died etc.
The relevance of this reading lies in us being advised to fix our
minds and hearts on the coming of the Lord and make life choices
in the light of this 'goal' and 'destiny'.
Diabetes
Federation of Ireland Cork Branch
Will
hold a Public Information Meeting in the Gresham Metropole Hotel
On
Sunday 22nd January at 2.30pm
New
Research on Diabetes Self-Management
Speakers:
Professor
Colin P Bradley UCC
Ms Fiona Rush, HSE dietician
Ms Kate Brownr Pharmacist Unicare, Physical Activity Co-ordinator
For
further information contact 4274229 or sro@diabetes.ie
Cork
Friends of Lough Derg
We
the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment
of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each
year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings
Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many
more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office
in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or
by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.
New
Year's Resolution
Join
the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play
a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary.
Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal
Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between
12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.
Family
Offering Envelopes
The
2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like
to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new
system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.
- Thank you.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Ministers
of the Eucharist
Are
you interested in joining the Ministry of the Eucharist team? Are
you able to attend the 6pm Sunday Mass on a regular basis? If so,
please contact the Sacristy.
Ministers
of the Word
Guide
notes for the readings for January to March are available for collection
in the sacristy.
Christening
Welcome
to the Christian Community
Bianka
Rosa Ziemkiewicz
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................'Coreopsis'
(early sunrise)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
Thank
You
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who
contributed to the Christmas collection which amounted to €2166.09.
We wish all the parishioners a peaceful and happy New Year.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
IEvening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche
Colaiste
an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian,
Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
The
Words we Use
Achilles'
Heel
An Achilles' heel is a perceived weakness in someone otherwise considered
solid and perhaps infallible.
The ancient Greek legend tells how Thetis dipped her son Achilles
into the river Styx with the purpose of making him injury proof.
She held him by his heel which remained above the water. Achilles
grew up to be an invincible soldier. His enemy, Paris, learned of
Achilles' weakness and killed him in the Trojan war with an arrow
shot through his heel. Homer told the full story in the Illiad.
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
Wise
Words
'A
chip on the shoulder is the heaviest load you can carry''
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4th. Sunday of the Year - Year B...........................
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29th. January 2006 - No. 1000
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:21
- 28)
Jesus
and his followers went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the sabbath
came Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching
made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught
them with authority.
In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean
spirit, and it shouted, 'What do you want
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know
who you are: the Holy One of God.' But Jesus said sharply,
'Be quiet! Come out of him!' And the
unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry
went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started
asking each other what it all meant. 'Here
is a teaching that is new' they said 'and
with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits
and they obey him.'
And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding
countryside.
This is the Gospel of the Lord
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the
book of Deuteronomy
Moses
said to the people: 'Your God will raise up
for you a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from your
own brothers; to him you must listen. This is what you yourselves
asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the Assembly.
'Do not let me hear again' you said 'the
voice of the Lord my God, nor look any longer on this great fire,
or I shall die;' and the Lord said to me, 'All they have spoken
is well said. I will raise up a prophet like yourself for them from
their own brothers; I will put my words into his mouth and he shall
tell them all I command him. The man who does not listen to my words
that he speaks in my name, shall be held answerable to me for it.
But the prophet who presumes to say in my name a thing that I have
not commanded him to say, or who speaks in the name of other gods,
that prophet shall die."
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
Come, ring out our joy to the Lord;
hail the rock who saves us.
Let us come before him giving thanks,
with songs let us hail the Lord. (R)
Come in; let us kneel and bend low;
let us kneel before the God who made us
for he is our God and we
the people who belong to his pasture,
the flock that is led by his hand. (R)
O that today you would listen to his voice!
'Harden not your hearts as at Meribah,
as on that day at Massah in the desert
when your fathers put me to the test;
when they tried me, though they saw my work.' (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
I
would like to see you free from all worry. An unmarried man can
devote himself to the Lord's affairs, all he need worry about is
pleasing the Lord; but a married man has to worry about the world's
affairs and devote himself to pleasing his wife: he is torn two
ways. In the same way an unmarried woman, like a young girl, can
devote herself to the Lord's affairs; all she need worry about is
being holy in body and spirit. The married woman, on the other hand,
has to worry about the world's affairs and devote herself to pleasing
her husband. I say this only to help you, not to put a halter round
your necks, but simply to make sure that everything is as it should
be, and that you give your undivided attention to the Lord.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from
Deuteronomy
The
people were genuinely afraid that God might speak directly to them
from Mount Horeb, that is why they wanted these intermediaries,
the prophets. In this reading Moses assures the people that God
will raise up 'a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from
your own brothers'.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
The
early Christians believed that the second coming was imminent. This
belief led to discussion about the wisdom of 'leaving the world'
and devoting oneself entirely to the Lord. In this reading Paul
outlines how this could be done and emphasises that we he 'would
like to see you free from all worry'.
Chinese
New Year ....' The Year of the Dog'
I
have wondered if is it possible for Chinese people to maintain a
Chinese identity while assimilating into Irish culture? I believe
it is and that belief is based on the experiences of many Chinese
people I know living and working in Ireland. They have put great
effort into our economy.
They now greet their New Year and their celebrations can last for
up to three days. Among their inventions were the calendar and bridges.
Their predominant colour is red and their native flower is the beautiful
peony. I wish all the members of our Chinese community a very happy
new year.
'GONG HA FA CHOI!!'
- Angela Mulvihill
Cork
Friends of Lough Derg
We
the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment
of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each
year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings
Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many
more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office
in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or
by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.
New
Year's Resolution
Join
the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play
a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary.
Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal
Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between
12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.
Family
Offering Envelopes
The
2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like
to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new
system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.
- Thank you.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
The
words we use
Burning
our Bridges / Boats
If we burn our bridges / boats we are putting ourselves in a position
of no return. The Roman army generals adopted a practice of burning
they bridges they crossed on the way into battle, removing any thought
of retreat from their minds. The also used to burn their boats after
a sea invasion again eliminating any idea of withdrawal.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................'Coreopsis'
(early sunrise)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
Open
Day
St.
Partick's Infant National School
Experience the Care, Encouragement and Education in our specifically
dedicated Infant National School on Wednesday February 1st at 9.30am
Enquiries to 4551593 or email stpinfants@eircom.net
Visit our website www.stpatricksinfants.net
Newsletter
and Website
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Something to Say?
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Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
Evening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche
Colaiste
an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian,
Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
Wise
Words
'Friends
are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the
answer'
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN
is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available
free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400
Wanted
For
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars
etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co.
Cork. Phone 4661552.
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5th. Sunday of the Year ...........................
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5th. February 2006 - No. 1001
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:29
- 39)
On
leaving the synagogue Jesus went with James and John straight to
the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon's mother-in-law had gone
to bed with fever, and they told him about her straightaway. He
went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever
left her and she began to wait on him.
That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were sick
and those who were possessed by devils. The whole town came crowding
round the door, and he cured many who were suffering from diseases
of one kind or another; he also cast out many devils, but he would
not allow them to speak, because they knew who he was.
In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house,
and went to a lonely place and prayed there. Simon and his companions
set out in search of him, and when they found him they said, 'Everybody
is looking for you.' He answered, 'Let
us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring country towns, so that I can
preach there too, because that is why I came.'
And he went through all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and
casting out devils.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the
book of Job
Job
began to speak:
Is not man's life on earth nothing more than pressed service, his
time no better than hired drudgery? Like the slave sighing for the
shade, or the workman with no thought but his wages, months of delusion
I have assigned to me, nothing for my own but nights of grief.
Lying in bed I wonder, 'When will it be day?' Risen I think, 'How
slowly evening comes!' Restlessly I fret till twilight falls. Swifter
than a weaver's shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving
no hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath, and that
my eyes will never again see joy.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.
Praise the Lord for he is good;
sing to our God for he is loving:
to him our praise is due. (R)
The Lord builds up Jerusalem
and brings back Israel's exiles,
he heals the broken-hearted,
he binds up all their wounds.
He fixes the number of stars;
he calls each one by its name. (R)
Our Lord is great and almighty;
his wisdom can never be measured.
The Lord raises the lowly;
he humbles the wicked to the dust. (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
I
do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has
been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! If
I had chosen this work myself, I might have been paid for it, but
as I have not, it is a responsibility which has been put into my
hands.
Do you know what my reward is? It is this: in my preaching, to be
able to offer the Good News free, and not insist on the rights the
gospel gives me.
So though I am not a slave to any man I have made myself the slave
of everyone, so as to win as many as I could. For the weak I made
myself weak. I made myself all things to all men in order to save
some at any cost; and I still do this, for the sake of the gospel,
to have a share in its blessing.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Nuturing
Our Children's Faith
The
Bishops have issued a pastoral letter entitled 'Nurturing our Children's
faith'. This is a summary of that letter.
Bishops and priests feel privileged and happy to be present at significant
moments in the lives of people. On such occasions, whether joyful
or sorrowful, faith makes a great difference. Experience demonstrates
that the faith of children is best nurtured when home, school and
parish work together in partnership.
The witness of love in the family is an irreplaceable foundation
out of which a child's faith can grow and be nourished. This witness
of love is visible in husbands and wives, in people who are parenting
alone, in childless couples, in single people, in those who care
for the elderly and in the attention given to others who are physically
or mentally challenged.
Many people seem to have more of everything except time. The gift
of time spent with their children is one of the most precious gifts
that parents can give. Time spent in reflection, prayer and in developing
a relationship with God is vital for both parents and children.
Many people devote time to works of service and caring. Time given
to others enriches all our lives. Such witness helps children to
make choices based on sound Christian values which offer an antidote
to consumerism.
Research has shown that marriage is best able to provide the stability
that allows children to flourish. This is not to deny that goodness
is to be found in other family structures. It is important to remember
that a family is holy, not because it is perfect but because God's
grace is at work in it. The presence of caring parents and a strong
foundation in Christian values can be vital supports to adolescents
as they face the pressures of modern life. It is in the home that
children learn the message of Christ for the first time. Family
prayer, family meals, family rituals, the use of holy water, the
displaying of sacred images - all convey a Christian approach to
life.
Coming together to celebrate the sacraments and the feasts of the
Liturgical Year strengthens the bonds of unity within the local
and wider church. As Christians our hope is rooted in Christ. Gathering
around him at Mass gives us strength to develop a loving, sensitive,
forgiving and nurturing home environment. Parents are the first
and best teachers in the ways of faith. The teachers in school with
the support of parents, chaplains, diocesan advisers, members of
religious orders and others are achieving great things.
At parish level, along with diocesan and order priests there are
youth and family ministers working to pass on the faith to the next
generation. The Church owes a debt of gratitude to all of these
people and agencies and the fruits of their work are to be seen
in many signs of hope and new growth. Children's faith is best nourished
when home, school and parish work together in partnership.
Reading
from Job
The
people were living in an uneasy situation, marked by a sense of
drudgery, delusion and pessimism that is convinced 'my eyes will
never again see joy'.
What Jesus will do is to come to where the human being suffers and
is ill at ease, and bring healing. The healing presence of Jesus,
as described in today's gospel, provides a stark contrast with the
dejection in Job's heart.
Special
Collection
Lourdes
Invalid Fund
A special collection will take place at all Masses next weekend.
This collection subsidises the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
for individuals who's health and / or means would otherwise prevent
them from travelling to Lourdes. It also subsidises the travel of
essential care personnel. It is administered by Monsigneur Kevin
O'Callaghan, PP,VG, Parochial House, Bandon, Co.Cork.
Please support this worthy cause.
Thank
You
The
Combined Counties Association wish to thank the people who attend
Mass in St. Patrick's for their generosity and help during the recent
Church Gate Collection in aid of Edel House. Sister Jane and the
staff at Edel House are most grateful for your generous contribution
of €735 and extend their sincere thanks.
Cork
Friends of Lough Derg
We
the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment
of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each
year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings
Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many
more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office
in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or
by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.
The
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The
Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a support meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday February 13th at 8.00pm
Everyone is welcome.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
The
healing message of Jesus' gospel is balm to the body and soul of
those in need. Paul is one of those whose duty it is to preach the
gospel.
What the preacher must do, Paul says, in order to share in the blessing
of the gospel, is to preach it to each person in a way that reflects
where they are. 'I made myself all things to all men'.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
The
words we use
Burning
our Bridges / Boats
If we burn our bridges / boats we are putting ourselves in a position
of no return. The Roman army generals adopted a practice of burning
they bridges they crossed on the way into battle, removing any thought
of retreat from their minds. The also used to burn their boats after
a sea invasion again eliminating any idea of withdrawal.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................'Coreopsis'
(early sunrise)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
The
Coeliac Society of Ireland
The
Southern Branch of the Coeliac Society will hold a meeting in the
SMA Centre, Wilton, on Tuesday February 7th at 8.00pm
There will be an informative talk on cross-contamination in the
coeliac diet and a bread maker machine demonstration. Refreshments
will be served.
Everyone is welcome.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
Evening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche
Colaiste
an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian,
Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
A
good complaint
We
had more articles than we had room for this week. Those omitted
will be included next week.
Alpha
Training Day
On
Saturday 18th February in the SMA Centre, Wilton from 10am to 1pm,
Cost €5.
Fr.
Pat Collins is a well known conference speaker and member of Alpha
Ireland Management Executive. He will cover the principles and practicalities
of running the Alpha Course. For further details phone Sr. Bridget
4270632
Wanted
For
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars
etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co.
Cork. Phone 4661552.
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Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,15th.
February 2006o Coll
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been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get
well soon Fr. Bernard)
6th. Sunday of the Year ...........................
.......................................
12th. February 2006 - No. 1002
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:40
- 45)
A
leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: 'If
you want to' he said 'you can cure
me.' Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand
and touched him. 'Of course I want to!' he
said. 'Be cured!' And the leprosy left
him at once and he was cured. Jesus immediately sent him away and
sternly ordered him, 'Mind you say nothing
to anyone, but go and show yourself to the priest and make the offering
for your healing prescribed by Moses as evidence of your recovery.'
The man went away, but then started talking about it freely and
telling the story everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer go openly
into any town, but had to stay outside in places where nobody lived.
Even so, people from all around would come to him.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the
book of Leviticus
The
Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 'If a swelling or scab or shiny spot
appears on a man's skin, a case of leprosy of the skin is to be
suspected. The man must be taken to Aaron, the priest, or to one
of the priests who are his sons.
'The man is leprous: he is unclean. The priest must declare him
unclean; he is suffering from leprosy of the head. A man infected
with leprosy must wear his clothing torn and his hair disordered;
he must shield his upper lip and cry, 'Unclean, unclean.' As long
as the disease lasts he must be unclean; and therefore he must live
apart; he must live outside the camp.'
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
You are my refuge, O Lord; You fill me with the joy of salvation.
Happy the man whose offence is forgiven,
whose sin is remitted.
O happy the man to whom the Lord
imputes no guilt,
in whose spirit is no guile. (R)
But now I have acknowledged my sins;
my guilt I did not hide.
I said: 'I will confess
my offence to the Lord.'
And you, Lord, have forgiven
the guilt of my sin. (R)
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
exult, you just!
O come, ring out your joy,
all you upright of heart. (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
Whatever
you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all, do it for the
glory of God. Never do anything offensive to anyone - to Jews or
Greeks or to the Church of God; just as I try to be helpful to everyone
at all times, not anxious for my own advantage but for the advantage
of everyone else, so that they may be saved.
Take me for your model, as I take Christ.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Nuturing
Our Children's Faith
The
Bishops have issued a pastoral letter entitled 'Nurturing our Children's
faith'. This is a summary of that letter.
Bishops and priests feel privileged and happy to be present at significant
moments in the lives of people. On such occasions, whether joyful
or sorrowful, faith makes a great difference. Experience demonstrates
that the faith of children is best nurtured when home, school and
parish work together in partnership.
The witness of love in the family is an irreplaceable foundation
out of which a child's faith can grow and be nourished. This witness
of love is visible in husbands and wives, in people who are parenting
alone, in childless couples, in single people, in those who care
for the elderly and in the attention given to others who are physically
or mentally challenged.
Many people seem to have more of everything except time. The gift
of time spent with their children is one of the most precious gifts
that parents can give. Time spent in reflection, prayer and in developing
a relationship with God is vital for both parents and children.
Many people devote time to works of service and caring. Time given
to others enriches all our lives. Such witness helps children to
make choices based on sound Christian values which offer an antidote
to consumerism.
Research has shown that marriage is best able to provide the stability
that allows children to flourish. This is not to deny that goodness
is to be found in other family structures. It is important to remember
that a family is holy, not because it is perfect but because God's
grace is at work in it. The presence of caring parents and a strong
foundation in Christian values can be vital supports to adolescents
as they face the pressures of modern life. It is in the home that
children learn the message of Christ for the first time. Family
prayer, family meals, family rituals, the use of holy water, the
displaying of sacred images - all convey a Christian approach to
life.
Coming together to celebrate the sacraments and the feasts of the
Liturgical Year strengthens the bonds of unity within the local
and wider church. As Christians our hope is rooted in Christ. Gathering
around him at Mass gives us strength to develop a loving, sensitive,
forgiving and nurturing home environment. Parents are the first
and best teachers in the ways of faith. The teachers in school with
the support of parents, chaplains, diocesan advisers, members of
religious orders and others are achieving great things.
At parish level, along with diocesan and order priests there are
youth and family ministers working to pass on the faith to the next
generation. The Church owes a debt of gratitude to all of these
people and agencies and the fruits of their work are to be seen
in many signs of hope and new growth. Children's faith is best nourished
when home, school and parish work together in partnership.
Reading
from Leviticus
Each
generation can see an 'improvement' in the manner of dealing with
people with what were, at first, 'unusual' health conditions. In
our own time, the touching of suffering from AIDS was seen as breaking
a taboo and recognising the dignity of those suffering from the
effects of that virus.
In today's gospel Jesus is recounted as not only healing the leper
but actually 'touching' him. The more ancient treatment of people
with leprous sores, 'Unclean, unclean' is in marked contrast to
Jesus stretching out his hand to touch and heal the man with leprosy.
Social
and Resource Centre - Roche's Buildings - News
On
the 25th November we held our Christmas Dinner and Dance in the
Metropole Hotel. What a wonderful night we all had. It was a brilliant
way to begin the Christmas festivities and all those present made
a great effort to enjoy themselves. The dinner was fantastic. The
music was provided by Con Twomey and he really got the feet dancing.
The floor was full for the night. There were many spot prizes on
the night to add to the festive fun. Our sincere thanks to all who
supported us on the night. Their support made the night a memorable
one.
On December 15th we held our annual get together in the House at
Roche's Buildings. Over 60 people attended. We had great food, music,
song and dance as well as the odd alcoholic drink or two!!!. Music
on the night was by "The Krangston King". The talent under
one roof was phenomenal and a great party atmosphere ensued for
many hours. It as a great surprise to all when Santa made an unscheduled
stop during this very busy time and actually sang for about 20 minutes.
He really made the night and he promised that he would call to us
all again on Christmas Eve!!!!!
Our sincere thanks to Mahon Point Shopping Centre, in conjunction
with the Evening Echo, who gave us €200 towards our Christmas
Party. It just shows the generosity of businesses, and it is nice
to see such demonstrations of good will towards the communities
in the Cork area,
The House is open every Tuesday and Thursday night. Please feel
free to call.
Wilma
the Whale, a sad story
Wilma
the whale is dead. She died from a combination of factors, muscle
damage, kidney failure and dehydration. She was eleven years old
and weighed several tons. This was revealed after a post-mortem
we performed by a very experienced vet.
She was a very graceful animal. She had not been sedated at any
stage and did a lot of banging and thrashing about which made it
difficult to control her. Her species homeland is in Disco Bay,
Greenland where weather conditions can be quite severe.
Jonah was one of God's reluctant prophets in the old testament,
he did not heed God's wish. His boat sank, he was swallowed by a
whale and he spent three days in the whale's belly. He was truly
repentant for his disobedience and he prayed for forgiveness. God
delivered him to safety.
Angela
Mulvihill
Cork
Friends of Lough Derg
We
the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment
of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each
year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings
Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many
more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office
in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or
by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.
The
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The
Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a support meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday February 13th at 8.00pm
Everyone is welcome.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
Young
people often choose 'models' whose pattern of behaviour they wish
to follow. Christian disciples have Christ as their model, but Paul
is now explicitly offering himself as a model to emulate and imitate.
It is a remarkable thing to say: 'take me as your model, as I take
Christ'.
Polish
Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community
Fr.
Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the
local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................Camellia
(Susan Stone)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
Date
for your diary
The
Army massed bands will play in a charity concert in the city Hall
on Friday 14th February. Proceeds will go to the Defence Forces
Welfare Fund. Tickets €10, €15 and €25 from City
Hall Ticket Office.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely
A
Joyous Celebration
There
will be a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy
O'Shaughnessey to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's
after the 6pm mass next Saturday.
Refreshments will be served in the parish hall after the presentation
and all are welcome.
Alpha
Training Day
On
Saturday 18th February in the SMA Centre, Wilton from 10am to 1pm,
Cost €5.
Fr.
Pat Collins is a well known conference speaker and member of Alpha
Ireland Management Executive. He will cover the principles and practicalities
of running the Alpha Course. For further details phone Sr. Bridget
4270632
Wanted
For
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars
etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co.
Cork. Phone 4661552.
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|
Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,112th.
February 2006o Coll
|
See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has
been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get
well soon Fr. Bernard)
7th. Sunday of the Year ...........................
.......................................
19th. February 2006 - No. 1003
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (2:1
- 12)
When
Jesus returned to Capernaum, word went round that he was back; and
so many people collected that there was no room left, even in front
of the door. He was preaching the word to them when some people
came bringing him a paralytic carried by four men, but as the crowds
made it impossible to get the man to him, they stripped the roof
over the place where Jesus was; and when they had made an opening,
they lowered the stretcher on which the paralytic lay. Seeing their
faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, 'My child,
your sins are forgiven.'
Now some scribes were sitting there, and they thought to themselves,
'How can this man talk like that? He is blaspheming.
Who can forgive sins but God? Jesus inwardly aware that this
was what they were thinking, said to them,
'Why do you have these thoughts in your hearts? Which of these is
easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven' or to
say, 'Get up, pick up your stretcher and walk?' But to prove
to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins'
- he said to the paralytic - 'I order you:
get up, pick up your stretcher, and go off home.' And the
man got up, picked up his stretcher at once and walked out in front
of everyone, so that they were all astounded and praised God saying,
'We have never seen anything like this.'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the prophet
Isaiah
Thus
says the Lord:
No need to recall the past, no need to think about what was done
before.
See, I am doing a new deed, even now it comes to light, can you
not see it?
Yes, I am making a road in the wilderness, paths in the wilds. The
people I have formed for myself will sing my praises. Jacob, you
have not invoked me, you have not troubled yourself, Israel, on
my behalf. Instead you have burdened me with your sins, troubled
me with your iniquities. I it is, I it is, who must blot out everything
and not remember your sins.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
Heal my soul for I have sinned against you.
Happy the man who considers the poor and the weak.
The Lord will save him in the day of evil,
will guard him, give him life, make him happy in the land
and will not give him up to the will of his foes. (R)
The Lord will help him on his bed of pain,
he will bring him back from sickness to health.
As for me, I said, 'Lord, have mercy on me,
heal my soul for I have sinned against you.' (R)
If you uphold me I shall be unharmed
and set in your presence for evermore.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel
from age to age. Amen. Amen. (R)
A
reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
I
swear by God's truth, there is no Yes and No about what we say to
you. The Son of God, the Christ Jesus we proclaimed among you -
I mean Silvanus and Timothy and I - was never Yes and No: with him
it was always Yes, and however many the promises God made, the Yes
to them all is in him.
That is why it is 'through him' that we answer Amen to the praise
of God. Remember it is God himself who assures us all, and you,
of our standing in Christ, and has anointed us, marking us with
his seal and giving us the pledge, the Spirit, that we carry in
our hearts.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from
Isaiah
This
Isaiah reading is seen by the Church as a a prophecy of the healing
and divine forgiveness described in today's gospel.
There is a sense of expectation in this forward-looking text. The
Lord is reported as saying 'I am doing a new deed' and is depicted
as not remembering people's sins.
People are constantly looking for something new and equally keen
that God 'not remember' their sins.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
The
gift of the Spirit, mentioned in this text is what gives Paul, and
Christian preachers like him, the assurance and self-confidence
to preach the positive message.
Yes is the word, as it was the word associated with Jesus himself.
"Master, where do you live?" - "Come and see."
(John 1)
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Learning support for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and
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Help for children who do not qualify for resource in schools
Call 001.353.21.4861480 for more information.
A
Joyous Celebration
There
will be a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy
O'Shaughnessey to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's
after the 6pm mass this Saturday.
Refreshments will be served in the parish hall after the presentation
and all are welcome.
Bishopstown
Lay Dominican Chapter invite
you to join them in
A
Day of Reflection and Prayer
On Saturday February 25th
In St. Dominic's Retreat House, Ennismore, Montenotte, Phone 4502520
Registration 10am. Mass 5.15 p.m.
Offering €28.(including lunch and coffee breaks)
For booking contact: Rose O Luasa 001.353 21.4874545
Family
Offering Envelopes
The
2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like
to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new
system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.
Food
for Thought
'The
first step to wisdom is silence - the second is listening.'
'A
good listener is not only popular, but after a while he knows a
few things'.
The
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The
Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society gives support to both
people with Alzheimer's Disease and their Carers. A Day Care Centre
is available in Cork City and Home Care / Support is available throughout
the City and County. The Society is in the process of building a
new Day Care Centre in Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork.
If you require information about the society please phone 4391690.
Charity
Concert
The
Army massed bands will play in a charity concert in the city Hall
next Friday 14th February.
Proceeds will go to the Defence Forces Welfare Fund.
Tickets €10, €15 and €25 from City Hall Ticket Office.
Lourdes
Cork
& Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006
11-16
June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh
Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director
Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................Camellia
(Susan Stone)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Creative
Writing Course
Short
story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks
Three
written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given
Carraig
House, North Mall, Cork
Maximum
group size 12 people.
Cost
€180, concession €130.
Public
reading on March 8th.
Contact:
Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)
at
086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com
St.
Patrick's Parish Accounts for 2005
|
Income
Offertory Collections €64,732
Donations/Bequests € 7,859
Shrines Boxes €13,856
Books/Magazines € 4,438
Rent € 222
Investment Income
& Interest € 615
Building Fund Income €120,942
Capital Grants €30,000
Mission Boxes
(Peru/Ecuador) € 862
Other €5,630
Total
Receipts: €249,156
|
Payments
Wages / Salaries / Stipends €32,180
Rent / Rates /
Service Charges € 504
Insurance €12,811
Light / Heat €14,870
Phone/Post/Stationery €3,964
Church Requisites € 8,546
Books / magazines € 3,993
Repairs / Maintenance /
Cleaning €114,116
Purchase of equipment € 8,071
Other purchases € 184
Schools Other € 100
Professional fees € 384
Bank Interest / Charges € 615
Contributions
Diocesan Fund € 5,259
Benevolent Fund € 4,043
Eucharistic Procession € 500
Confirmation € 410
MissionBox Forwarded € 719
Miscellaneous € 8,023
Total
Payments €219,293
Balance
for year €29,863
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and Website
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Something to Say?
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website at www.corkandross.org
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For
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars
etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co.
Cork. Phone 4661552.
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8th. Sunday of the Year ...........................
.......................................
26th. February 2006 - No. 1004
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (2:18
- 22)
One
day when John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, some people
came and said to Jesus, 'Why is it that John's
disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples
do not?
"Jesus replied, 'Surely the bridegroom's
attendants would never think of fasting while the bridegroom is
still with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them,
they could not think of fasting. But the time will come for the
bridegroom to be taken away from them, and then, on that day, they
will fast. No one sews a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old cloak;
if he does, the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old,
and the tear gets worse. And nobody puts new wine into old wineskins;
if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost
and the skins too. No! New wine, new wineskins!'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the prophet
Hosea
Thus
says the Lord:
I am going to lure her and lead her out into the wilderness and
speak to her heart. There she will respond to me as she did when
she was young, as she did when she came out of the land of Egypt.
I will betroth you to myself for ever, betroth you with integrity
and justice, with tenderness and love; I will betroth you to myself
with faithfulness, and you will come to know the Lord.
This is the word of the Lord.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
The
Lord is compassion and love.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings. (R)
It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of your ills,
who redeems your life from the grave,
who crowns you with love and compassion. (R)
The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
He does not treat us according to our sins
nor repay us according to our faults. (R)
So far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.
As a father has compassion on his sons,
the Lord has pity on those who fear him. (R)
A
reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
Unlike
other people, we need no letters of recommendation either to you
or from you, because you are yourselves our letter, written in our
hearts, that anybody can see and read, and it is plain that you
are a letter from Christ, drawn up by us, and written, not with
ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets
but on the tablets of your living hearts.
Before God, we are confident of this through Christ: not that we
are qualified in ourselves to claim anything as our own work: all
our qualifications come from God. He is the one who has given us
the qualifications to be the administrators of this new covenant,
which is not a covenant of written letters but of the Spirit: the
written letter brings death, but the Spirit gives life.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from Hoseah
This
is a text that tells of the love with which God graces the people.
The common theme in this reading and today's Gospel is marriage.
In the Old Testament we have the 'betrothing' of the people and
in the Gospel we have the implicit self-description of Jesus as
'bridegroom'.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
At
the start of this passage Paul is vexed that the people in Corinth
were seeking some kind of a 'letter of recommendation'. He tells
them that 'all our qualifications' come from God and that their
covenant is one of the Spirit rather than one of 'written letters'.
Caring
for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March
Starting
on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask
(and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity
to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share
with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.
A
Grand
Event
There
was a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy
O'Shaughnessy to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's
after the 6pm mass last Saturday.
There was a good crowd in attendance and many joined in with the
party and refreshments in the parish hall after the mass. John Keating
was there with his camera. Why not visit the website and see a selection
of the nice photographs?
Finding
and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life
Five
Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th7.30pm
- 9.45pm
This
is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen,
with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred
scripture.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.
Gala
Concert
In
aid of St. Finbarr's South Parish Church Renovation Fund at St.
Finbarr's South Chapel on Friday 10th March at 8pm
Appearing
will be:
Emma Kate Tobia, Soprano
David Maguire, Tenor
Louise O'Sullivan, Mezzo Soprano
with
Special Guests:
City of Cork Male Voice Choir
Chorus of Opera Cork
Cork Barrack Street Band
Tickets
€15
Pro - Musica Oliver Plunkett St.
St. Finbarr's South Chapel (after Masses)
O'Mahony's Printers, Parliament St.
Thank
You - Christy O'Shaughnessy
Just
a short few lines to thank the parishioners of St. Patrick's Parish
for their generosity and acknowledgement last Saturday evening.
It was heart warming and indeed an opportunity for me to say thanks
in a formal setting. Again thanks to all of you and especially to
those who organised everything.
Cork
Simon Community Shop
We
urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac.
These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for
the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am
to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.
Christian
Initiation of Adults
Bishop
Buckley will celebrate the election or enrolment of candidates for
Baptism according to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
in the Cathedral at the vigil Mass of the 1st Sunday of Lent on
Saturday 4th March at 6pm. All are welcome.
Lourdes
Cork
& Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006
11-16
June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh
Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director
Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................Clivia
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Lectio
Divina in Lent
Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat
Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate
on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.
Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April
Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.
Lectio
Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely
translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and
Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience
that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the
same thing again in our day, in a new way.
St.
Patrick's Parish Accounts for 2005
|
Income
Offertory Collections €64,732
Donations/Bequests € 7,859
Shrines Boxes €13,856
Books/Magazines € 4,438
Rent € 222
Investment Income
& Interest € 615
Building Fund Income €120,942
Capital Grants €30,000
Mission Boxes
(Peru/Ecuador) € 862
Other €5,630
Total
Receipts: €249,156
|
Payments
Wages / Salaries / Stipends €32,180
Rent / Rates /
Service Charges € 504
Insurance €12,811
Light / Heat €14,870
Phone/Post/Stationery €3,964
Church Requisites € 8,546
Books / magazines € 3,993
Repairs / Maintenance /
Cleaning €114,116
Purchase of equipment € 8,071
Other purchases € 184
Schools Other € 100
Professional fees € 384
Bank Interest / Charges € 615
Contributions
Diocesan Fund € 5,259
Benevolent Fund € 4,043
Eucharistic Procession € 500
Confirmation € 410
MissionBox Forwarded € 719
Miscellaneous € 8,023
Total
Payments €219,293
Balance
for year €29,863
|
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and Website
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Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
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Full
Again this Week
We
did not have enough room to include all we received for this week.
Items not printed will be included next week.
Lower
Glanmire Road Residents Association
The
annual general meeting will take place on Monday March 6th at 8pm
in the Parish hall. All are welcome.
Scoil
Inse Ratha Parents Association
Cookery
Demonstration by Master Chef with 'Craic agus Comedy'in The Sports
Complex, Little Island on Monday 27th February at 8.15pm
Free Spot Prizes, raffle on door ticket
Tickets €10 from
Eileen Hanley 087-9607186 and Marie Flynn 087-6436148
Come to the show, stay for the craic, leave with laughter.
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Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
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February 2006o Coll
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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has
been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get
well soon Fr. Bernard)
1st. Sunday of the Lent...........................
.......................................
5th. March 2006 - No. 1005
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:12
- 15)
A
reading from the
letter of St. Paul to the Romans
With
God on our side who can be against us? Since God did not spare his
own Son, but gave him up to benefit us all, we may be certain, after
such a gift, that he will not refuse anything he can give.
Could anyone accuse those that God has chosen? When God acquits,
could any one condemn? Could Christ Jesus? No! He not only died
for us - he rose from the dead, and there at God's right hand he
stands and pleads for us.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Readings
at Sunday Mass in Lent
The
readings in Lent are best understood in relation to conversion and
Baptism. They put before us the contrast between life and death,
light and darkness, grace and sin. They ask us to choose life. They
assure us that the God who created the human race will never abandon
it. They promise newness of life in Christ.
The first readings are chosen, as always, to harmonise with the
Gospels. They are also meant to take us through some of the great
moments in the history of salvation, as part of the catechesis which
characterises Lent. The Second Readings harmonise with the First
Readings and the Gospels, and try to provide a link between them.
Reading
from the Book of Genesis
On
occasion, some of our readings can seem remarkably 'up to date'.
This text must resonate with disciples who have been affected by
the tsunami or hurricane Katrina in Louisiana last August. This
covenant, between God and 'every living thing', is the first that
is recorded in the Bible.
Caring
for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March
Starting
on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask
(and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity
to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share
with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.
Reading
from Peter's first letter
This
text admirably sums up the Christian message and the life of the
disciple, beginning with Baptism. At the start of Lent the purpose
of our worship and of our annual Lenten observance is clearly stated:
Christ died for us, to lead us to God. This is worth celebrating.
Finding
and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life
Five
Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th7.30pm
- 9.45pm
This
is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen,
with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred
scripture.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.
Gala
Concert
In
aid of St. Finbarr's South Parish Church Renovation Fund at St.
Finbarr's South Chapel on Friday 10th March at 8pm
Appearing
will be:
Emma Kate Tobia, Soprano
David Maguire, Tenor
Louise O'Sullivan, Mezzo Soprano
with
Special Guests:
City of Cork Male Voice Choir
Chorus of Opera Cork
Cork Barrack Street Band
Tickets
€15
Pro - Musica Oliver Plunkett St.
St. Finbarr's South Chapel (after Masses)
O'Mahony's Printers, Parliament St.
Services
in the Polish language
Fr.
Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St.
Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish
church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other
documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting
on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes
Cork
Simon Community Shop
We
urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac.
These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for
the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am
to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.
Junior
Chamber Cork Seeks New Members
Are
you aged between 18 and 40? Would you like to meet new people, participate
in community projects, public speaking & debating, travel, weekends
away, training & networking events with people of similar interests?
Further information from 4861356 or www.cork@jci-ireland.org
Lourdes
Cork
& Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006
11-16
June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh
Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director
Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................Clivia
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Lectio
Divina in Lent
Joe
Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre,
Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate
on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.
Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April
Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.
Lectio
Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely
translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and
Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience
that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the
same thing again in our day, in a new way.
Youth
2000 Retreat Knockadoon
Youth
2000 Retreat for Young People aged 15-35 takes place at Knockadoon
Camp, East Cork on Friday 10th to Sunday 12th March.
This an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic
faith and meet many new friends.
For information and bookings contact Dave (085-7167904) or Sean
(086-1651219).
Donations only - don't forget to bring a sleeping bag.
See poster at back of church or www.youth2000.ie
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him abso
Joint
statement on Our Lady
The
Christian Study Centre is holding a public lecture on the joint
statement on Our Lady from the Anglican Roman Catholic International
Commission
in St. Finbarre's Cathedral on Wednesday 8th March at 8pm.
The speaker will be Canon Don Bolen, a Canadian priest who works
with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in the
Vatican.
Lower
Glanmire Road Residents Association
The
annual general meeting will take place on Monday March 6th at 8pm
in the Parish hall. All are welcome.
Car
Boot Sale for Charity
There
will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd
April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.
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Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,15th.
March 2006o Coll
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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has
been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get
well soon Fr. Bernard)
Second Sunday of Lent..........................
.......................................
12th. March 2006 - No. 1006
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (9:2
- 10)
Jesus
took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain
where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence
he was transfigured: his clothes became dazzling white, whiter than
any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with
Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.
Then Peter spoke to Jesus. 'Rabbi',
he said 'it is wonderful for us to be here;
so let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for
Elijah.' He did not know what to say; they were so frightened.
And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and there came a voice
from the cloud, 'This is my Son, the Beloved.
Listen to him.' Then suddenly, when they looked round, they
saw no one with them any more but only Jesus.
As they came down the mountain he warned them to tell no one what
they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
They observed the warning faithfully, though among themselves they
discussed what 'rising from the dead' could mean.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the
book of Genesis
God
put Abraham to the test. 'Abraham, Abraham' he called. 'Here I am'
he replied. 'Take your son,' God said 'your only child Isaac, whom
you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him
as a burnt offering, on a mountain I will point out to you.'
When they arrived at the place God had pointed out to him, Abraham
built an altar there and arranged the wood. Then he stretched out
his hand and seized the knife to kill his son. But the angel of
the Lord called to him from heaven. 'Abraham, Abraham' he said.
'I am here' he replied. 'Do not raise your hand against the boy'
the angel said. 'Do not harm him, for now I know you fear God. You
have not refused me your son, your only son.' Then looking up, Abraham
saw a ram caught by its horns in a bush. Abraham took the ram and
offered it as a burnt-offering in place of his son.
The angel of the Lord called Abraham a second time from heaven.
'I swear by my own self - it is the Lord who speaks - because you
have done this, because you have not refused me your son, your only
son, I will shower blessings on you, I will make your descendants
as many as the stars of heaven and the grains of sand on the seashore.
Your descendants shall gain possession of the gates of their enemies.
All the nations of the earth shall bless themselves by your descendants,
as a reward for your obedience.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
I
will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.
I
trusted even when I said:
"I
am sorely afflicted"
O
precious in the eyes of the Lord
is
the death of his faithful (R)
Your
servant, Lord, Your servant am I;
you
have loosned my bonds.
A
thanksgiving sacrifice I make:
I
will call on the Lord's name (R)
My
vows to the Lord I will fulfil
before
all his people,
in
the courts of the house of the Lord,
in
your midst, O Jerusalem
(R)
Trocaire
Lenten Cloth 2006
Lent
is a special season of preparation, when we take time out from our
busy lives to pray, when we make an effort to sacrifice something
for the benefit of others, and also take the time to reflect on
and take action for justice. Looking at the Lenten Hunger Cloth
again this year, we can get an insight into the lives of people
who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the people of
Latin America. In 2006, Trocaire's Lenten Campaign focuses on the
tragedy of child labour in Nicaragua.
The Eucharist is central in this image: the breaking of bread, the
sharing of wine. It is a reminder of one of the promises of the
Last Supper, when Jesus asked us to pray for our daily bread. Bread
is more than just food: in the breaking of bread, Jesus showed us
how a simple act of sharing among friends can be the first step
towards building God's kingdom on earth. If you look closely at
the Hunger Cloth, you can see a red ribbon draped all around the
images, which illustrates how the Eucharist binds all of us together
in willing communion with Christ.
Bread is God's gift to humanity, yet going clockwise around the
Hunger Cloth the second image reminds us that there are still too
many empty plates around the world. Because the Eucharist reminds
us that the whole world is our community, it is our responsibility
to share our 'daily bread' with those who have none.
A we move around the cloth we see the image of women raising their
voices and beating their empty pots. This form of demonstration
originated in Latin America and it shows how women can raise their
voices against poverty and injustice in both their lives, and the
lives of their children. In Nicaragua only 37% of children enrol
in secondary school. These women protest at the lack of opportunity
for their children to reach their full human potential.
The image of the child on the street represents the plight of poor
children in this world. 180 million children world wide work in
hazardous conditions. 253,000 of these are from Nicaragua. These
children work long hours on rubbish dumps, coffee plantations and
crowded streets, just to earn the measly sums of money that their
families need to survive.
As we return clockwise to the first image of the Eucharist, we recognise
the image of the Holy Spirit, depicted as a dove flying free from
the cross. Through the Holy Spirit, we can pray that the people
of Latin America, especially the children, will have the freedom
to stay at school, to overcome poverty and to live their lives with
dignity.
We have worked our way around the Lenten Cloth like hands moving
around a clock. Nowadays, when we all have so little time, the Lenten
Cloth reminds us that it is through our understanding and celebration
of the Eucharist that the daily work of human hands can become our
spiritual nourishment.
The Latin American artists who made this cloth wrote along the bottom
in Spanish, " hoy arroz, sangue e vida, Cristo quita hambre
y sed", which translates, "Today Rice, Blood and Life,
Christ takes away Hunger and Thirst."
Why not pause on the way out of the church to study the Trocaire
Lenten Cloth which is just inside the main door. Donations can be
placed in the collection box beside it.
A
reading from Peter's
first letter
'God
did not spare his own Son'. The sacrifice of Jesus is noted by Paul
who points out to the Roman disciples that the risen Lord pleads
with the Father on our behalf.
Why not read it again and see can we answer the questions posed
by Paul.
This
is the word of the Lord.
Reading
from the Book of Genesis
From
early Christian times this remarkable story of Abraham and his son,
Isaac, and the 'test' to which the father was put, have been understood
as foretelling how the heavenly Father sent his Son, and in this
case the sacrifice did actually take place.
In Lent we prepare to mark, on Good Friday, the sacrificial death
of Jesus, on Calvary.
Caring
for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March
Starting
on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask
(and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity
to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share
with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.
St.
Patrick's Day Masses
Mass
at 10am, 12am and 6pm
Vigil Mass on Thursday 16th at 6pm
Finding
and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life
Five
Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm
- 9.45pm
This
is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen,
with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred
scripture.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.
Christ
the King Church
A
talk by Fr. Jerome Murphy-O'Connor OP on Tuesday 14th March at 8pm
'Jesus in the Holy Land'
What He saw and what we can still see.
Fr. Jerome has lived and worked in the Holy Land for over 40 years.
All are welcome.
Services
in the Polish language
Fr.
Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St.
Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish
church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other
documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting
on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes
Cork
Simon Community Shop
We
urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac.
These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for
the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am
to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.
The
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The
Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's Support
meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday March 13th at 8.00pm
All are welcome.
Lourdes
Cork
& Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006
11-16
June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh
Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director
Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794
Volunteers
Wanted
Cork
Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday
night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter
and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection
the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these
adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week..................................Clivia
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Lectio
Divina in Lent
Joe
Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre,
Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate
on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.
Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April
Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.
Lectio
Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely
translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and
Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience
that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the
same thing again in our day, in a new way.
Christenings
Welcome
into the Christian Community
Ruby
Kate Keating
Aran Gabriel Murphy
Conor Liam Meany
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him abso
Car
Boot Sale for Charity
There
will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd
April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.
|
|
Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,112th.
March 2006o Coll
|
See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now
restore to good health and his very informative Holy Family News
is back in publication...why not have a look)
Third Sunday of Lent..........................
.......................................
19th. March 2006 - No. 1007
The good news
this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (2:13
- 25)
Just
before the Jewish Passover Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the
Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and pigeons, and
the money changers sitting at their counters there. Making a whip
out of some cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, cattle and
sheep as well, scattered the money changers' coins, knocked their
tables over and said to the pigeon-sellers, 'Take
all this out of here and stop turning my Father's house into a market.'
Then his disciples remembered the words of scripture: Zeal for your
house will devour me. The Jews intervened and said, 'What
sign can you show us to justify what you have done?' Jesus
answered, 'Destroy this sanctuary and in three
days I will raise it up.' The Jews replied, 'It
has taken forty-six years to build this sanctuary: are you going
to raise it up in three days?' But he was speaking of the
sanctuary that was his body, and when Jesus rose from the dead,
his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed
the Scripture and the words he had said.
During his stay in Jerusalem for the Passover many believed in his
name when they saw the signs that he gave, but Jesus knew them all
and did not trust himself to them; he never needed evidence about
any man; he could tell what a man had in him.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
A
Reading from the
book of Exodus
God
spoke all these words. He said, 'I am the Lord your God who brought
you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall
have no gods except me.
You shall not utter the name of the Lord your God to misuse it,
for the Lord will not leave unpunished the man who utters his name
to misuse it.
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy.
Honour your father and your mother so that you may have a long life
in the land that the Lord your God has given to you.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
You shall not covet your neighbour's house. You shall not covet
your neighbour's wife, or his servant, man or woman, or his ox,
or his donkey, or anything that is his.'
This
is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial
Psalm
(R)
You, Lord, have the message of eternal life.
The law of the Lord is perfect,
it revives the soul.
The rule of the Lord is to be trusted,
it gives wisdom to the simple. (R)
The precepts of the Lord are right,
they gladden the heart.
The command of the Lord is clear,
it gives light to the eyes. (R)
The fear of the Lord is holy,
abiding for ever.
The decrees of the Lord are truth
and all of them just. (R)
They are more to be desired than gold,
than the purest of gold
and sweeter are they than honey,
than honey from the comb. (R)
A
reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
While
the Jews demand miracles and the Greeks look for wisdom, here are
we preaching a crucified Christ; to the Jews an obstacle that they
cannot get over, to the pagans madness, but to those who have been
called, whether Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is the power and the
wisdom of God.
For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness
stronger than human strength.
This
is the word of the Lord
Trocaire
Lenten Cloth 2006
Lent
is a special season of preparation, when we take time out from our
busy lives to pray, when we make an effort to sacrifice something
for the benefit of others, and also take the time to reflect on
and take action for justice. Looking at the Lenten Hunger Cloth
again this year, we can get an insight into the lives of people
who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the people of
Latin America. In 2006, Trocaire's Lenten Campaign focuses on the
tragedy of child labour in Nicaragua.
The Eucharist is central in this image: the breaking of bread, the
sharing of wine. It is a reminder of one of the promises of the
Last Supper, when Jesus asked us to pray for our daily bread. Bread
is more than just food: in the breaking of bread, Jesus showed us
how a simple act of sharing among friends can be the first step
towards building God's kingdom on earth. If you look closely at
the Hunger Cloth, you can see a red ribbon draped all around the
images, which illustrates how the Eucharist binds all of us together
in willing communion with Christ.
Bread is God's gift to humanity, yet going clockwise around the
Hunger Cloth the second image reminds us that there are still too
many empty plates around the world. Because the Eucharist reminds
us that the whole world is our community, it is our responsibility
to share our 'daily bread' with those who have none.
A we move around the cloth we see the image of women raising their
voices and beating their empty pots. This form of demonstration
originated in Latin America and it shows how women can raise their
voices against poverty and injustice in both their lives, and the
lives of their children. In Nicaragua only 37% of children enrol
in secondary school. These women protest at the lack of opportunity
for their children to reach their full human potential.
The image of the child on the street represents the plight of poor
children in this world. 180 million children world wide work in
hazardous conditions. 253,000 of these are from Nicaragua. These
children work long hours on rubbish dumps, coffee plantations and
crowded streets, just to earn the measly sums of money that their
families need to survive.
As we return clockwise to the first image of the Eucharist, we recognise
the image of the Holy Spirit, depicted as a dove flying free from
the cross. Through the Holy Spirit, we can pray that the people
of Latin America, especially the children, will have the freedom
to stay at school, to overcome poverty and to live their lives with
dignity.
We have worked our way around the Lenten Cloth like hands moving
around a clock. Nowadays, when we all have so little time, the Lenten
Cloth reminds us that it is through our understanding and celebration
of the Eucharist that the daily work of human hands can become our
spiritual nourishment.
The Latin American artists who made this cloth wrote along the bottom
in Spanish, " hoy arroz, sangue e vida, Cristo quita hambre
y sed", which translates, "Today Rice, Blood and Life,
Christ takes away Hunger and Thirst."
Why not pause on the way out of the church to study the Trocaire
Lenten Cloth which is just inside the main door. Donations can be
placed in the collection box beside it.
A
reading from the
Book of Exodus
The
purposes behind the choice of readings for the Sundays in Lent is
to encourage repentance and renewal of our faith. This reading provides
a rare opportunity to recall the ten commandments in their original
context in which 'God spoke all these words'.
Going back to these basic rules of behaviour that have been with
us for so can provide a fertile context for our repentance during
Lent.
Reading
from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
This
reading states the challenges being faced at the time Paul was preaching.
The Jews were looking for miracles, the Greeks were seeking to possess
wisdom. Paul was preaching about Christ, one who suffered the death
penalty, quite a difference isn't it?
Caring
for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March
Starting
on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask
(and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity
to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share
with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.
Rescheduled
- Public Lecture - Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ
Speaker:
Canon Don Bolen Roman Catholic Co-Secretary of The Anglican Roman
Catholic International Commission in St. Finbarre's Cathedral on
Wednesday 29th March at 8pm. Canon Don Bolen is a Canadian priest
who works with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
in the Vatican.
Finding
and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life
Five
Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm
- 9.45pm
This
is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen,
with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred
scripture.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore,
Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.
Interesting
thoughts
Miracle
drugs are nothing new - Moses had two tablets that could cure the
world's ills.
The
foolish person seeks happiness in tomorrow, the wise person finds
it today.
A gossiper burns the scandal at both ends.
Services
in the Polish language
Fr.
Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St.
Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish
church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other
documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting
on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes
The
words we use
Bite
off more than you can chew
This
is an expression we use to indicate someone who has taken on more
than they can manage, perhaps greedily.
This can be traced back to the 1800's in America and the popular
habit of chewing tobacco. This tobacco was produced in lengths and
it was common practice to offer others a 'bite'. A greedy person
would take as big a bite as possible and then be unable to chew
it. They sometimes tried to separate a piece to keep for afterwards
and hide it from the person who had offered them the free bite.
Trocaire
Lenten Cloth 2006
We
included an article last week on the Trocaire Lenten Cloth 2006
(see above) and invited people
to take some time to study it. The Cloth is now located on the special
Lenten display stand inside the altar rails.
Ministers
of the Word
We
thank Marion McCarthy, Kate McCarthy and Roisin Walsh for their
many years of service to the people of St,. Patrick's Parish as
Ministers of the Word.
We invite people now to take their place for another period of service
to the parish. If you would like to help out please give your name
to any of the priests or to the sacristan.
Lourdes
Cork
& Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006
11-16
June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh
Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director
Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794
Medjugorge
- 18th to 25th June
Flight
departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged,
€584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the week.......................'Lonicera'
(Honeysuckle)
Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Having
a special event
Why
not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special
event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.
Contact
the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Parish
Contact Numbers
Fr.
John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848
Canon
Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696
Emergency
(Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499
Lectio
Divina in Lent
Joe
Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre,
Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate
on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.
Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April
Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.
Lectio
Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely
translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and
Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience
that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the
same thing again in our day, in a new way.
Church
envelopes
A
reminder to people who have not yet changed over to the new envelope
collection system.
You need not be a taxpayer to use this system which is confidential
and will not be disclosed under any circumstances.
For taxpayers the money you give to the Church is after paying tax
and the Church can, as it is classed as a charity, reclaim that
tax back from the Revenue to be used for church matters.
The church will look after any paperwork involved -- you will have
minimal input - just to sign a form which the church will supply.
** The parish uses a computerised system
to record all donations received confidentially.
** At the end of the year, all parishioners
receive a receipt from the parish priest by post.
** Tax payers who meet the requirements
of the scheme also receive detailed information about the tax relief
or tax refund.
All you need to do is pick up a box of envelopes at the sacristy.
This will have an assigned number for your household and can also
be used at Holy Family church. At the beginning of next year the
parish priest will issue a receipt to you.
Special collections throughout the year are also covered in this
system as are any dues paid -- just mark dues on one of the envelopes
and it will be recorded under a numbered arrangement.
Many thanks for your help in changing to the new system.
Newsletter
and Website
Got
Something to Say?
Photos,
Articles, Archives. Check it out!
See
your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Diosesan
Website
The
Cork and Ross dioceses has its own
website at www.corkandross.org
Why
not visit and have a look.'The
true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab
Car
Boot Sale for Charity
There
will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd
April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.
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Holy Family News
SSummerhill to Collins Barracks,
96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)
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March 2006o Coll
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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now
restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News
is back in publication...why not have a look)
Plant of the week.......................'Pyacantha'
(Saphir Orange)
