2nd. Sunday of Advent - Year A................................................
..................................................5th.
December 2004 - No. 941
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (3:1 - 12)
In due course John the Baptist appeared; he preached in the wilderness of Judea
and this was his message: 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand'.
This was the man the prophet Isaiah spoke of when he said:
A
voice cries in the wilderness:
Prepare
a way for the Lord,
make
his paths straight.
This
man John wore a garment made of camel-hair with a leather belt round his waist,
and his food was locusts and wild honey. then Jerusalem and all Judea and the
whole Jordan district made their way to them, and as they were baptised by him
in the river Jordan they confessed their sins.
But
when he saw a number of Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism he said to
them, 'Brood of vipers, who warned you to fly from the retribution that is coming?
But if you are repentant, produce the appropriate fruit, and do not presume to
tell yourselves, "We have Abraham for our father," because, I tell you,
God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones. Even now the axe is laid
to the roots of the trees, so that any tree that fails to produce good fruit will
be cut down and thrown on the fire. I baptise you in water for repentance, but
the one who follows me is more powerful than I am, and I am not fit to carry his
sandals; he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing-fan
is in his hand; he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the
barn; but the chaff he will burn in a fire that will never go out.'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Second
Sunday of Advent
The
'GIVING TREE'. Would you like to look after some
family who are finding it hard to make ends meet?
On
the tree is a profile of families. You are invited to take the card and buy what
you feel they may need. You may return your gifts next Sunday. St. Vincent de
Paul will distribute it to the family concerned.
Cork
Annual Rosary Procession
In
honour of The Immaculate Conception, Friday, 8th December at 8.30 pm
Procession starts from Grand Parade Hotel and proceeds via South Mall, Parnell
Place, Merchants Quay to Patrick Street. It concludes with benediction in St.
Peter and Paul's church
Bring
a candle/torch and bring your friends. All are welcome
Were
you born in the age of The Rubik's Cube, Dallas and Donkey Kong?
If
you are 23 or over you could be a mature student. Come to the information evening
for Prospective Mature Students in Devere Hall, Student Centre, UCC on Tuesday
7th. December at 7.30 pm.
For
information contact DR. Carmel Quinlan at 00.353.21.4903670 or email her at c.quinlan@ucc.ie
The
Coeliac Society of Ireland. The
Southern Branch of the Coeliac Society will hold a meeting in the SMA Centre,
Wilton, on Tuesday, 7th.December at 8.00 pm Christmas Party Night.
"Bring
a little, taste a lot!". Everyone is welcome
Friends
of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
four months to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or
10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Armeria juniperefolia' .....(New Zealand Form)
Why
not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Lower
Road Residents Association Christmas Party
Will
take place in the Country Club Hotel on 5th. December, lunch at 1.15 pm, Tea at
5.30 pm., Dancing until 5.30 pm.
Transport
is available, lots of spot prizes and a raffle.
Tickets
are 33 euro - all tickets to be paid for by 1st. December.
Anyone
is welcome to this marvelous day. Enquiries to Noreen Meany 001.353.21.4508993
Parish Contact
Numbers
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation ......................................................2,112
euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Italian
Prilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giavanni and Assisi, 10th. June 2005 - 7 nights. Direct from Cork, price
1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary lane
at 00.353.21.4503287.
Aware
.........................................................................................1890.30.33.02
Samaritans
...............................................................................
1850.60.90.90
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
Congratulations
To
Miriam Burns (Lower Road) and Martin Downing (Grenagh)
who were married in St. Patrick's last Saturday
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Newsletter
and Website
Visit
our website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
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 00.353.86.3107499 before 3 pm 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.
St.
Benedict's Priory Cobh, Christmas Fayre.
Saturday
11th December 2pm to 5 pm.
Homemade
cakes, jams.pickles,marmalade. Handcrafts, dried flowers arrangements, hand made
cards, tombola, raffle.
Christmas
floral demonstration at 3.30 pm. by Mary Coleman
Entrance
fee 2.00 euro includes mulled wine and mince pies or tea and cakes.
Theology From Home
As
part of the ongoing program 'Theology for Today'
we are offering a 14 week module in the distance learning format, supported by
a network of centres around the country. This module is entitled
Introduction to Philosophy,
and is being launched in early February. Registration closes on 31st. January.
For
more information, please contact:
The
Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.
Telephone
00.353.1.4048124 or 00.353.1.4048132, email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
Monthly Coffee Morning
Ballinlough
Pastoral Centre, after 10 am Mass, Thursday 9th December.
Topic:
Spirituality for Parents and Grandparents
Guest,
Sr. Geraldine O'Mahony O.P.
All
are welcome
L'Arche
Christmas Craft Fair
L'Arche
Community Centre, Togher this Sunday, Sunday (December 5th.) from 10 am to 5 am.
Choral
Recital, Children's Entertainment & Lots of beatiful hand crafted gifts for
all the family and even more
Admission
is free - all are welcome
3rd. Sunday of Advent - Year A................................................
..................................................12th.
December 2004 - No. 942
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (11:2 - 11)
John in his prison had heard what Christ was doing and he sent his disciples
to ask him, 'Are you the one is to come, or have we got to wait for someone else?'
Jesus
answered, 'Go back and tell John what you hear and see; the blind see again, and
the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised
to life and the good News is proclaimed to the poor; and happy is the man who
does not lose faith in me.'
As
the messengers were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John: 'What
did you go out into the wilderness to see? A read swaying in the breeze? No? Then
what did you go out to see? A man wearing fine clothes? Oh no, those who wear
fine clothes are to be found in palaces. Then what did you go out for? To see
a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet: he is the one of whom
scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger before you; he will prepare
your way before you, I tell you solemnly, of all the children born of women, a
greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom
of heaven is greater than he is.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Third
Sunday of Advent
After
all Masses in the parish you will have an opportunityto celebrate God's love in
the sacrament of Reconciliation. Remember the only way not to recieve the forgiveness
of God is to fail to ask for it.
Reading
from Isaiah
The ministry of healing was to be central to the work and preaching of Jesus.
This reading shows the hope and yearning of people in Isaiah's time for such a
blessing. There is a wealth of joy, hope, courage and gladness in these lines.
There
is also challenge to 'strengthen all weary hands'. One way of doing this is to
come to the aid of those who are unjustly treated where they work. Think about
it.
Reading
from James
James
advises of the need for patience and trust while waiting for the Lord's coming.
Meanwhile he also advises that we should not judge so as not to be brought to
judgement ourselves.
This
is sound advice, are we living up to it?.
Quotation
from St. Patrick.
I was like a stone lying
in the deep mud....Then he who is mighty came and in his mercy he not only pulled
me out but lifted me up and placed me at the very top of the wall.
Friends of St.
Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
three months to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or
10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Cotoneaster' .....(x suecicus Coral Beauty)
Why
not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Christmas
Cards
Specially
designed Christmas cards are on sale outside today in aid of St. Patrick's Church
renovation fund.
A
packet of five unique cards costs 5 euro
Parish
Contact Numbers
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation ......................................................2,432
euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Adult
Education Short Term Courses in UCC
1.
Rome - Cologne - Cork ........ Explores the enduring legacy of Roman Art
and Architecture.
2.
Introductory Astronomy .......... A study of the Planets, Galaxies and
the Universe.
Commencing
Monday 3rd. January 2005. For further information please contact Donal Counihan,
phone 00.353.21.4904718/4902301, or email ace@ucc.ie
Aware
.........................................................................................1890.30.33.02
Samaritans
...............................................................................
1850.60.90.90
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
Congratulations
To
Miriam Burns (Lower Road) and Martin Downing (Grenagh)
who were married in St. Patrick's last Saturday
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Catholic
Action Network
Evangelisation
in the new millennium. Four Speakers followed by discussion:
Where
are we?
Where
are we going?
Implication
of Prophetic messages for our time.
What
should we be doing?
Venue:
Wilton SMA Hall, Friday, 17th December at 7.30 pm to 10 pm, all are welcome
Newsletter and Website
Visit our
website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
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 00.353.86.3107499 before 3 pm 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.
Change
of Address
Please
note that our email and web addresses have change since the christmas cards were
printed. The web address is stpatrickscork.com and
we can be contacted by email at mail@stpatrickscork.com
It might be helpful to replace the old addresses on the cards, particularly if
cards are being sent overseas
Christenings
Welcome
into the Christian Community
Henry
Chukwuebuka Pius,........
Art Sean Marron,........... Megan Spillane
Please Pray for the Souls of
Lindy
Cocker
John Barry
and
please remember inyour prayers:
Margaret
Maverley
who's
first anniversary is at this time
ISPCC
Holly Days Appeal
You
can help the ISPCC to make this a happy Christmas for Children in Ireland.
We
urgently need volunteers to sell Holly badges at local supermarkets, shopping
centres, or town centre, or to place a box in shops, factories, or place of work.
For
further information please contact John O'Mahony, 12 Mary Street, Cork, phone
00.353.21.4962949 or email johnispcc@eircom.net
4th.. Sunday
of Advent - Year A................................................
..................................................19th.
December 2004 - No. 943
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1:18 - 24)
This is how Jesus came to be born.
His
mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she
found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a man
of honour and wanting to spare her publicity, decided to divorce her formally.
He
had made up his mind to do this when the angel of the Lord appearewd to him in
a dream, and said 'Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as
your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit. She will
give birth to a son and you must name him Jesus, because he is the one who is
to save his people from their sins.'
Now
all this took place to fulfil the words spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
The
virgin will conceive and give birth to a son
and
they will call him Emmanual,
a
name which means 'God-is-with-us.'
When
Joseph woke up he did what the angel of the Lord had told him to do: he took his
wife to his home.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Fourth
Sunday of Advent
Saying
Yes is difficult and yet Mary overcome her fear and anxiety.
It
is hard to move from our comfort zone, it is safer to remain within the cocoon.
Many of us cannot take in
the Good News because we have been hurt by experiences, loss, addiction, family
squabbles.
Overcoming
the things that cause us fear and worry is a challenge. Are we up to it.
Reflecting
on God's word
There is a competitive streak in most of us. We want to suceed. Fair enough, but
when people actually put hundreds and thousands of lights outside their house
to 'beat the fellah next door', then we know how extreme Christmas has become.
So
what is it all about? Todays scripture readings put everything in focus. We truely
have something to celebrate. God, in the person of Jesus, entered our history
through the generosity of Mary saying 'yes'. His story is connected to our story
The
real light should be glowing within us!
Responding
to God's Word.
We
make everything ready, the tree is decorated, the table is set, the food is brought
and the presents are wrapped. It is all about open and welcoming. It is easy when
we know who is coming to visit.
Stretch
the mind to those whom we don't know. This week in the land of full and plenty
we may come across those who have no home or no reason to celebrate.
Maybe
we could take the time to buy them a hot drink, a sandwich or better still take
five minutes to chat with them.
Quotable
quotes 'Success
usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it' - Henry David Thoreau
'Well-timed
silence has more eloquence than speech' - Martin Fraquhar Tuppehristmas Day
'Denial
ain't just a river in Egypt' - Mark Twain
Friends
of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
three months to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or
10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Holly Wreath'
Why
not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Christmas
Cards
Specially
designed Christmas cards are on sale outside today in aid of St. Patrick's Church
renovation fund.
A
packet of five unique cards costs 5 euro
Parish
Contact Numbers
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation ......................................................2,432
euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Adult
Education Short Term Courses in UCC
1.
Rome - Cologne - Cork ........ Explores the enduring legacy of Roman Art
and Architecture.
2.
Introductory Astronomy .......... A study of the Planets, Galaxies and
the Universe.
Commencing
Monday 3rd. January 2005. For further information please contact Donal Counihan,
phone 00.353.21.4904718/4902301, or email ace@ucc.ie
Aware
.........................................................................................1890.30.33.02
Samaritans
...............................................................................
1850.60.90.90
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
Christmas
Day
'Open
it! What is it?' See what I got'. That is one of the wonders of Christmas
- opening our gifts. Some say it belongs to children but I feel it belongs to
the child in all of us. One thing that is so special about this day is that somewhere
deep inside us we seek life and light.
May
those of us who are gifted with life and light have generosity to share it with
others.
That
would be real Christianity
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Quotation
from St. Patrick
Whether
I receive good or ill, I return thanks equally to God, who thaught me always to
trust him unreservedly
Newsletter
and Website
Visit
our website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
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 00.353.86.3107499 before 3 pm 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.
Change
of Address
Please
note that our email and web addresses have change since the christmas cards were
printed. The web address is stpatrickscork.com and
we can be contacted by email at mail@stpatrickscork.com
It might be helpful to replace the old addresses on the cards, particularly if
cards are being sent overseas
Italian
Pilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.
Direct
from Cork........ price 1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane
at 00.353.21.4503287
ISPCC
Holly Days Appeal
You
can help the ISPCC to make this a happy Christmas for Children in Ireland.
We
urgently need volunteers to sell Holly badges at local supermarkets, shopping
centres, or town centre, or to place a box in shops, factories, or place of work.
For
further information please contact John O'Mahony, 12 Mary Street, Cork, phone
00.353.21.4962949 or email johnispcc@eircom.net
Happy
Christmas
The
parish website and newsletter team wish all our readers a happy christmas and
new year. Keep those photos, articles, adverts etc. comimg folks
Feast of the Holy Family - Year A................................................
..................................................26th.
December 2004 - No. 944
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (2:13 - 15. 19
- 23)
After the wise men had left, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a
dream and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother with you, and escape into
Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the
child and do away with him.'
So
Joseph got up and, taking the child and his mother with him, left that night for
Egypt, where he stayed until Herod was dead. This was to fulfil what the Lord
had spoken through the prophet:
I
called my son out of Egypt.
After
Herod's death, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and
said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother with you and go back to the land
of Israel, for those who wanted to kill the child are dead'.
So
Joseph got up and, taking the child and his mother with him, went back to the
land of Israel. But when he learnt that Archelaus had suceeded his father Herod
as ruler of Judea he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he left
for the region of Galilee. There he settled in a town called Nazareth. In this
way the words spoken through the prophets were to be fulfilled.
He
will be called a Nazarene.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Christmas
Message 2004 from the Bishops of Cork
Our
city eagerly awaits the beginning of Cork's significant year as European Capital
of Culture for 2005. The year of events and celebrations is frequently spoken
of as the purpose of all the upgrades, decorations and renovations in recent times.
But before we launch into
2005, our hearts and minds, our festivities and our lives turn to Christmas -
our celebration of the birth of Our Saviour. Here we commemorate the event which
fulfils all our expectations.
The
Christmas story with its memorable and engaging ingredients has shaped our culture
for 2,000 years. The shepherds and angels, the census in Bethlehem, the jealous
politicians, and anxious father and a young vulnerable mother, and an extraordinary
baby born into poverty - have caught the imagination of humankind. Artists, writers,
musicians, dancers, sculptors, poets, singers and people of all ages have turned
to the Christmas story of the incarnation for inspiration.
That
event where God set himself among us continues to touch the human heart and spirit.
It's the most lasting message of love and hope. It gives meaning and light to
all we do.
May the
One born in a manger, the Light of the World, be with you and those you love this
Christmas. May he give us all hope, joy and peace in 2005
Most
Reverend John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross.
Quotation
from St. Patrick
I ask God for perseverance, to grant that I remain a faithful witness to him for
his own sake until my passing from this life.
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.
Thank
You The
Society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who contribute to
the Christmas collection which amounted to 2,834.27 euro
We
wish all the parishioners a peaceful Christmas
Friends
of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
three months to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or
10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Holly Wreath'
Why
not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !
Quotable
quotes
'The
man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read
them' - Mark Twain
Parish
Contact Numbers
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation ......................................................2,470
euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Adult
Education Short Term Courses in UCC
1.
Rome - Cologne - Cork ........ Explores the enduring legacy of Roman Art
and Architecture.
2.
Introductory Astronomy .......... A study of the Planets, Galaxies and
the Universe.
Commencing
Monday 3rd. January 2005. For further information please contact Donal Counihan,
phone 00.353.21.4904718/4902301, or email ace@ucc.ie
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.
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
New
lights show the way
The
new lights at the front of the Church were favourably commented on in the Irish
Times on 11th. December in an article on light polution. The author advised that
'the thing is to put that into the design right at the beginning'.
It
went on to praise the lighting work done on St., Patricks recently and said it
is a good example of how things should be done.
Well
done to all concerned.
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Websites
Hits
The
Parish Website was inaugurated in June 2003. Since then we have been 'hit' fro
a wide range of places: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, France, Peru, Seychelles,
Singapore, UK and USA. We now receive a hit about every five minutes
Don't
forget to have a look at the website to see the priests of the parish extending
a Christmas Blessing to parishioners and their family and friends, both hjme and
abroad.
Newsletter
and Website
Visit
our website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
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:-
Alter
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 Yoing 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 New Year and look forward to your continued support.
Beech Hill
Garden Centre, COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
The
staff of the Centre wish all their supporters a happy New Year
Italian Pilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.
Direct
from Cork........ price 1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane
at 00.353.21.4503287
Refuse
Collection Changes
Usual
Day...........................................Revised Day
Monday
3rd......................................... Tuesday 4th.
Tuesday
4th......................................... Wednesday 5th.
Wednesday5th.....................................
Thursday 6th.
Thursday6th.........................................
Friday 7th.
Friday7th..............................................Saturday
8th.
Happy Christmas
The
parish website and newsletter team wish all our readers a happy christmas and
new year. Keep those photos, articles, adverts etc. coming folks.
2nd Sunday after Christmas - Year A ..........
...........................2nd.
January 2005 - No. 945
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1 : 1 - 5, 9
- 14)
In the begining was the word;
the
Word was with God
and
the Word was God.
He
was with God in the beginning.
Through
him all things came to be,
not
one thing had its being but through him.
All
that came to be had like in him
and
that light was the light of men,
a
light that shines in the dark,
a
light that darkness could not overpower.
The
Word was the true light
that
enlighten all men;
and
he was come into the world.
He
was in the world
that
had its being through him,
and
the world did not know him.
He
came to his own domain
and
his own people did not accept him
he
gave power to become children of God,
to
all who believed in the name of him
who
was born not out of human stock
or
urge of the flesh or will of man
but
of God himself.
The
Word was made flesh,
he
lived among us,
and
we saw his glory,
the
glory that is his as the only Son of the Father,
full
of grace and truth.
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Reflecting
on and Responding to the Word
The
New Year sparks something inside us. We look back and no doubt some will be happy
to see the end of 2004 for personal reasons.
I
think a New Year marks a time when we look forward hoping that all will go well
for us and those dear to us. We do need each other and we need to feel we belong.
With this in mind today's
Word gives us reassurance that we are not alone. God has pitched his tent among
us in the birth of Jesus Christ.
Something
to ponder on; what difference has Jesus made to my life?
Thomas
Merton wrote: 'Christ is born to us today so that He may appear to the whole world
through us'
Do others
see Christ in and through me?
Quotation
from St. Patrick
When I had come to Ireland I was tending herds every day and I used to pray many
times during the day. More and more the love of God.
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
Thank
You Fr.
Christy would like to thank the boys and girls who participated in the Christmas
Eve, children's Mass and Ms. Regina Gilley for leading the project
Thanks
also to Sarah McGarry for the singing and all who made the Mass meaningful.
Friends of St.
Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
three months to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or
10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Holly Wreath'
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
Canon
Liam Leader PP ..................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.BernardCotter.............................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy ............ 00.353.21.4551503
Emergency(Priest
onDuty)...............00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ............ 00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation .............................2,460 euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Bible
Study 2005
Be
at home with your Bible.
A
weekly bible course at a level to enable people confidently and fruitfully familiarise
themselves with their bible
At
St. Dominic's Ennismore, Tuesdays 10.30 - 12 noon and Wednesdays 8.30 - 10 pm.
Matthew'
Gospel, starting January 11th. and 12th.
Phone
00.353.21.4502520 or email jbor@eircom.net for details.
New
Years Resolution
Join
the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music, play a brass instrument or the
drums.
No musical
experience is necessary. Former members would be very welcome.
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
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 hjve
an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy
not later than the Sunday before.
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Websites
of the Week
A
listening ear for those finding life difficult at this time www.samaritans.org
Newsletter and Website
Visit our
website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
Quotable
quotes
'Education
is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance' - Will Durant
'Obsticles
are those frightful things you see when you take you eyes of your goal' -
Henry Ford.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre, COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
The
staff of the Centre wish all their supporters a happy New Year. The Centre will
be open again on Monday 10th. January following stocktaking.
Italian Pilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.
Direct
from Cork........ price 1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane
at 00.353.21.4503287
Refuse
Collection Changes
UsualDay.........................................Revised
Day
Monday3rd.......................................
Tuesday 4th.
Tuesday4th........................................Wednesday
5th.
Wednesday5th...................................Thursday
6th.
Thursday
6th...................................... Friday 7th.
Friday
7th...........................................Saturday 8th.
Baptism
of the Lord - Year A....................
............................9th.
January 2005 - No. 946
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (3 : 13 - 17)
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. John tried to
dissuade him.' It is I who need baptism from you' he said, 'and yet you come to
me!' But Jesus replied 'Leave it like this for the time being; it is fitting that
we should, in this way, do all that righteousness demands.' At this John gave
in to him.
As
soon as Jesus was baptised he came up from the water, and suddeenly the heavens
opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on
him. And a voice spoke from heaven, 'This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests
on him.'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Reflecting
on the Word
Jesus
identified himself with sinful men and women when he responded to John the Baptist's
call to all people to repent i.e. to do a re-think and change their life style.
God intervened and proclaimed
Jesus to be different, his "own Beloved Son" a person to be listened
to and followed.
Jesus
was baptised, immersed in water, a symbolic washing away of sin as a prelude to
the new sacramental baptism in which we got the benefit of the death and resurrection
of Christ.
Responding
to the Word
I
am baptised. While the sacrament was given in the past it is a present reality.
Always say 'I am baptised' i.e. I am immersed,
steeped in the life of God, living now the life of grace.
When
life on earth is over our remains will be covered with a white pall, the reminder
that at our baptism we are wrapped in the white Christening robe and the priest
said: 'You have become a new creation and have clothed yourself in Christ ....'
All our family and neighbours
are sharing in and living the life of grace. Am I conscious of this when I am
dealing with them?
Quotation
from St. Patrick
I ask God for perseverance, to grant that I remain a faithful witness to him,
for his own sake until my passing from this life.
Please
Pray for the Souls of
Jack
Coughlan
Eddie
Flanagan
Denis
Tobin
and please
remember in your prayers:
Timothy
Burns
Joe McCarthy
Nora
Sheehan
Who's
first anniversary is at this time.
Why
not give it a try? Why
not join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music, play a brass instrument
or the drums.
No
musical experience is necessary. Former and new members would be very welcome.
Phone 00.353.21.4502135
Friends
of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
ten weeks to go to the day when you may have 20,000 euro or 15,000 euro, or 10,000
euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Holly Wreath'
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
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Church
and Renovation ......................................................2,266
euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Bible
Study 2005
Be
at home with your Bible.
A
weekly bible course at a level to enable people confidently and fruitfully familiarise
themselves with their bible
At
St. Dominic's Ennismore, Tuesdays 10.30 - 12 noon and Wednesdays 8.30 - 10 pm.
Matthew'
Gospel, starting January 11th. and 12th.
Phone
00.353.21.4502520 or email jbor@eircom.net for details.
Who
is it?
One
of the early Irish women saints whose memory is honoured in many place names.
A native of County Waterford, she founded a monastery in Co. Limerick in the 6th.
century. She is regarded as the foster mother to St.
Brendan the Navigator (who it is believed reached the shores of
America in his travels). She died in the year 570
A.D.
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
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 hjve
an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy
not later than the Sunday before.
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Websites
of the Week
A
listening ear for those finding life difficult at this time www.samaritans.org
Newsletter and Website
Visit our
website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
Evening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche, Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co. Corcai
1.
Computers Beginners (20 hours), Riomhairi, (20 uair a cloig)
2.
Gaeilge, beginners and advanced.
3.
Pottery/Potadoireacht, beginners and advanced.
4.
Creative Writing./Scriobhnoireacht Chruthaitheach
5.
French - Culture and Language/Fraincis - Cultur agus Teanga.
6.
Italian - Culture and Language/Iodalais - Cultur agus Teanga
7.
Basic Cooking and Advanced Baking/Bacail/Cocaireach.
For
further information/Tuilleadh Eolas .............FON ....00.353.21.4821955
Co
- Ordinator - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The
availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
Beech Hill
Garden Centre, COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
The
staff of the Centre wish all their supporters a happy New Year. The Centre will
be open again on Monday 10th. January following stocktaking.
Italian Pilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.
Direct
from Cork........ price 1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane
at 00.353.21.4503287
Music
and Song Night
Saturday
15th January at 9.30 pm
Members
Bar, Garda Club, Admission Free.
Who
is it?
Saint
Ita (or Ide), her monastery in Limerick is in Killeady
2nd. Sunday of the Year - Year A..............................
......................................16th.
January 2005 - No. 947
The
good news this week is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1 : 29 - 34)
Seeing Jesus coming towards him, John said, 'Look, there is the Lamb of God
that takes away the sin of the world. This is the one I spoke of when I said:
A man is coming after me who ranks before me because he existed before me. I did
not know him myself, and yet it was to reveal him to Israel that I came baptising
with water'.
John
also declared, 'I saw the Spirit coming down on him from heaven like a dove and
resting on him. I did not know him myself, but he who sent me to baptise with
water had said to him, "The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and
rest is the one who is going to baptise with the Holy Spirit." Yes I have
seen and I am the witness that he is the Chosen One of God.'
This
is the Gospel of the Lord.
Reflecting
on the Word
God
works through us , that is, if we are open to His ways.
Everyday
of the week there will be someone who may need us.
It
isn't what one says, we don't have to fill the silences with talk or advice. Being
there, being present can be enough.
Take
a look around you, is there anyone in the family or the work place, the school
or staff room who may need the 'extra piece' of time?
Responding
to the Word
New
year and new beginnings, todau's scripture calls us to rejoice in a God's presence
in the heart of the community.
Unlike
the Nancy Griffith song, 'God is watching us from a distance', our God lives within
us, in our hearts and in the heart of the community. He is a God who journeys
with us, we are never alone or abandoned.
Quotation
from St. PatrickBecause of his promises I leave myself
in the hands of Almighty God who rules everywhere.I
Colaiste
Stiofain Naofa
Access
to Education (short term)
Have
you a few hours to spare, a few days a week?
Would
you like to do something for yourself?
Would
you like to try subjects like Computers, Business, Art, Heritage, Drama and Psychology?
Why
not attend a public meeting on Friday 21st. January at 11.00 am in the college
or ring 001.353.21.4961020 for further information
Why
not give it a try? Why
not join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music, play a brass instrument
or the drums.
No
musical experience is necessary. Former and new members would be very welcome.
Phone 00.353.21.4502135
Friends
of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw
Only
nine weeks to go to the day when you may have 20,000
euro or 15,000 euro, or 10,000 euro extra in your pocket.
If
you are not in, you can't win
20,000
euro, or 15,000
euro or 10,000 euro or many more
prizes
Tickets
cost 100 euro
See
the ticket sellers after Masses, and thanks to all who bought a ticket already.
See
our article on the website.
Beech
Hill Garden Centre
COPE
Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.
Plant
of the Week................'Hamamelis' (Witchazel)
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
Canon
Liam Leader PP ...............................................00.353.21.4500282
Fr.
Bernard Cotter........................................................00.353.21.4502696
Fr.
Christy O'Shaughnessy .........................................00.353.21.4551503
Emergency
(Priest on Duty).........................................00.363.87.8252284
Sacristy
(except Thursday) ........................................00.353.86.3107499
Collection
Last Week
Tsunami
Relief Fund ....................23,000 euro.
Thanks
to all who contributed
Homework
a struggle?
Christmas School Report not what it should be?
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of knowledge can help your child catch up, get ahead and excel.
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combination of personalised assessments.
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Ecumenical
Service of Light at St. Vincent's Church, Sunday's Well
on Sunday 23rd. January at 7 pm.
Guest
Speaker : Fr. Silvester O'Flynn, OFM Cap
In
the spirit of Christian Unity Week and in the context of the Cork European City
of Culture celebrations St Vincent's will host a very special evening.
At
a time when the people of Cork are taking stock of their cultural heritage in
all it's diversity, it is fitting that recognition be given to the singular role
which our Christian Faith has played in making us what we are. The life of the
city has been marked, down the centuries, by the expression of that faith: in
liturgy, music and architecture.
It
is hjped that this joyous occasion unifying the many and diverse strands of our
people, will be a fitting and uplifting start to this special year.
Admission
is by ticket only. Tickets are free and are available from the Parish Office in
the church - phone 001.353.21.43074070
Do
come and be part of this Celebration.
Super
Draw
If you
are not in, you can't win.
Tickets
for sale at main door or contact Maurice in the Sacristy.
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 hjve
an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy
not later than the Sunday before.
Mayfield
Community School Gala Ball
Past
Pupils Reunion, 25th. February 2005
For
details contact Janette at 001.353.21.4506855, or,
email
admin@mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
Websites
of the Week
A
listening ear for those finding life difficult at this time www.samaritans.org
Newsletter and Website
Visit our
website............ www.stpatrickscork.com
You
can write to us or send us feedback at ...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 n
Evening
Classes/Ranganna Oiche, Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co. Corcai
1.
Computers Beginners (20 hours), Riomhairi, (20 uair a cloig)
2.
Gaeilge, beginners and advanced.
3.
Pottery/Potadoireacht, beginners and advanced.
4.
Creative Writing./Scriobhnoireacht Chruthaitheach
5.
French - Culture and Language/Fraincis - Cultur agus Teanga.
6.
Italian - Culture and Language/Iodalais - Cultur agus Teanga
7.
Basic Cooking and Advanced Baking/Bacail/Cocaireach.
For
further information/Tuilleadh Eolas .............FON ....00.353.21.4821955
Co
- Ordinator - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The
availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.
The Alzheimer
Society of Ireland
We
are currently reviewing the support groups and subsequently our monthly meetings
have been suspended until further notice. If anyone requires information or assistance
please contact the office at 001.353.21.4391690
Italian
Pilgrimage
To
Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.
Direct
from Cork........ price 1,079 euro.
Names
and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane
at 00.353.21.4503287
Music
and Song Night
Saturday
15th January at 9.30 pm
Members
Bar, Garda Club, Admission Free.
