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St. Patrick's Church Newsletter
Celebrating 175 years of Worship
1836 - 2011
5th. February 2012.......The 5th. Sunday of the Year
Jesus the Healer
We have all come in contact with sickness and bodily suffering; there is no way of escaping the common cold yet, no miracle cure for arthritis is on the cards! The HSE is always in the news, as regards medical cards, VHI increases, trolleys overloaded with patients, accidents, infections - the list is endless!
In the time of Jesus, health problems were even more urgent than nowadays and the state of the patients was indeed pitiful. Jesus, aware of their suffering, healed the sick when they appealed to Him. He is the Light and Hope of those who are in pain.
But as our physical health is only a part of what we are, Jesus speaks to our spiritual side as well with the loving message of the fatherly care of God who looks after us with infinite concern and mercy.
Just as Jesus our Lord had sympathy for the sick, it is our duty as Christians to be aware of our neighbour's pain of mind or body and to try to understand and alleviate their suffering. I salute all those who care for the Sick throughout the world, those who work with the disabled, those who volunteer for the Third World, those who do research on diseases.
May our suffering brothers and sisters know the healing power of God's love and put their trust in Him.
Cecily Lynch
This week's Calendar
Monday 6th - The memorial-day for Saints Paul Miki and Companions. They were martyred at Nagasaki, Japan, in 1597. The six Franciscans, seventeen Franciscan Tertiaries and three Jesuits died suspended on crosses.
Tuesday 7th – The memorial-day of St Mel. He was a Briton who came to Ireland with Patrick. He worked with him until he was ordained in Ardagh. He is one of the earliest Irish saints and gave the religious veil to Brigid. He died in 488.
Wednesday 8th – The memorial-day of St. Jerome Emiliani. After a military career he founded the Clerks Regular of Sonmaschi for the care of orphans and the poor. He is patron saint of orphans. He died in 1537.
Today is also the memorial day of St. Josephine Bakhita 1868-1947. She was a native of Sudan and she was brought as a slave to Italy where she became a Christian and later a nun in Venice.
Thursday 9th – Weekday
Friday 10th – The memorial-day of St. Scholastica. She was the sister of St. Benedict and she spent her life as a consecrated virgin. She is patron of convulsive children. She died in 543.
Saturday 11th – Today is the memorial day of Our Lady of Lourdes. On this day in 1858, Our Lady first appeared to the 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous.
Later Bernadette was to learn that the mysterious lady was the Blessed Virgin and to hear from her lips, ‘I am the Immaculate Conception'. In 1992 Pope John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to be held on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Today is also the memorial day of St Gobnait. She is one of the best-loved saints in West Cork and only traditions concerning her life survive.
The main part of her life was spent in Ballyvourney where there has always been a deep devotion to her, and which is a place of pilgrimage on this day and on Pentecost.
Her gifts of caring for and curing the sick have been a significant part of her cult through the centuries. Her memorial coincides with the World Day for the Sick.
Sunday 12th – 6th Sunday of the year.
This Week's Readings
The Book of Job
This heart-rending cry of Job resonates with all of us. Our lot is to suffer pain and loss at some stage in our lives. But God knows our pain and in the Gospel we read of Jesus healing the suffering of those among whom he lived.
Paul's letter to the Corinthians
Paul preaches for no reward. He is compelled to do so and expects no reward. He preaches in order to win as many souls for the Lord as he can. He accommodates himself to his listeners so as to win them to believe in the Gospel.
Anniversaries and Prayers Requested
Harry Byrnes,
Patrick Byrnes,
John and Breda Cagney,
Bertie Cronin,
Bernie Dillon,
Francie Greene,
Noel Hayes,
Paddy Holland,
Jack and Claire Horgan,
Margaret Lenihan,
Ned McSweeney,
Aidan O'Dowling,
Nora Roche,
Harry Thompson,
Liam and Pauline Walsh.
May they rest in peace
50th International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin 10-12th June 2012
Notice from the Parish Council
A coach will go from our parish to the RDS in Dublin for the opening Mass and ceremonies on Sunday, June 10th, the Feast of Corpus Christi.
The last Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin 80 years ago. Representatives from every town and village in Ireland attended. It was a huge unifying force in a troubled era, many graces and blessings coming from it.
If you would like to go, please fill in the form available on the table at the entrance to the church and return it to the Sacristy as soon as possible. The estimated cost is €55 per person. We need to know numbers before February 19th.
Cork Theology Forum
Hear local voices: What is being said about a series of four themes. These talks take place on four Mondays in February, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 8-9pm in the Scala Centre, opposite Blackrock Castle.
The first topic, next Monday, is Creation, Evolution and Ecology and the speaker is Professor William Reville
Ennismore Retreat Centre, Montenotte
From 9th February 8 Thursday mornings 10a.m. — 12.30p.m.
Mindfulness—A course in Stress Reduction & Relaxation
Facilitated by: Timothy Sweeney
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10th February
Loss and Healing
Directed by: Fr. Jim Cogley
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15th February
Your life as a Sacred Journey
Tessie Murray
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Booking is essential phone 4502520 or email ennismore@eircom.net
What is Spirituality?
The Carmelite Institute offers an Adult Education Diploma in Carmelite Studies. The course is delivered through the internet. Participants need access to the internet and an email address.
The course starts on 27th February - see notice board for more details.
Bereavement Support Group
A group is starting in the S.M.A. Parish Centre Wilton next Wednesday 8th at 8pm in Room 10.
It is open to all people recently or long-term bereaved. Call Kathleen at 4544262 or Margaret at 4544429 for details.
Medjugorje pilgrimage
May 19th - 26th from Cork.
€599.00 fully inclusive if booked before February 17th. Otherwise full price of €649.00 applies.
Contact Sean O'Shaughnessy 086-2959380.
Carer's Support Meeting
Next Wednesday 8th from 3 to 4.30 p.m. in Bessboro Day Care Centre. All are welcome.
Meeting of the Saturday Club.
Saturday 11th February at Bessboro Day Care Centre. From 2p - 4pm .
We are delighted this month to present a talk to be given by Mr Pat Cox of the Carers Association. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome
Fundraising for the Parish
We would welcome any ideas from Parishioners on raising urgent funds for the upkeep and refurbishment of both churches.
One way you might help in by remembering and honouring your loved ones by purchasing a Plaque in St. Patrick's church. See the Sacristan for details.
Study Theology
The Dominican Order offers a distance learning theology programme. People can study from home, while also attending occasional study days and benefiting from on-line support of academic tutors.
If you would like to know more please contact the Priory Institute, Tallaght at 01-4048124.
Beech Hill, Garden Centre
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, MontenottePlants to grace all gardens
Plant of the Week.......'Clivia'
St. Patrick's
Vigil (Saturday) 6pm,
Sunday 12 and 6pm
Daily Mass 10.15amHoly Family
Vigil (Saturday) 7pm,
Sunday 10:30am
Daily Mass 9:30am (except Sat)
St. Patrick's Church
David Dwyer
021.4518191
Holy Family Church
Jacinta Fitzgerald
021.4509311
www. stpatrickscork.com
Email mail@stpatrickscork.com
Emergency Number for Priest on duty 087-8252284Age Action - Getting Started
Computers for beginners is for anyone over the age of 55 who have little or no computer experience to learn basic computer, email and internet skills. Each person has a voulunteer allocated to them for two hours over a three week period so that it is very personal and they can learn at their own pace. We are advertising for volunteers and participants. Volunteers can be any age and are computer literate, participants should be over 55. For more information please call 5436556 or 0871956026.
Polish Newsletter
We wish to advise that a Polish version of St. Patrick's Church Newsletter is now available in the Porch.
Slowo Boze w jezyku polskim
Aby lepiej zrozumiec Slowo Boze w kazda niedziele w kosciele sw Patryka przy ul, Lower Glanmire Road , dostepne sa broszury z msza sw tlumaczona na jezyk polski.
Your Newsletter
Please let us know if you have a meeting / function or article that you would like to have included. You can send them by email to stpatricksparishoffice@eircom.net or drop a note into the letter-box in the sacristy.
Eucharistic Congress Prayer
There is a special prayer for the success of the Eucharistic Congress in 2012 that will be said at all Masses. A copy of this prayer is included wirthin the new Mass response cards.
Looking for old photos/stories.
Ken Forde has set up a new website www.thelowerroad.net for the Lower Road. He is gathering content for the site and invites people to loan him old photosand stories of The Lower Glanmire Road If you want to help Ken please forward your details by e-mail or phone 086-6011928 to arrange a suitable time / location.
N.A.O.M.I.
For information on: Pre-Marriage Courses - full day on specific Saturdays- cost €90 /couple. Counselling to achieve / postpone a pregnancy Contact NAOMI 4272213 or 119 Patrick Street Mon - Fri 9.30 - 1pm.
Marriage Counselling Services
There will be a special collection at all Masses this weekend in aid of CMCC CMCC provides a range of marriage-care services including pre-marriage courses and marriage counselling in Cork city.
New Phone Number
Age Action has a local phone number, 4536554, which older people can call to arrange to have jobs done around their homes free of charge. We use a pool of trustworthy volunteer handypersons to carry out odd-jobs and DIY work for older people who find it difficult to do these jobs themselves. The service is free; clients only pay for the materials used. For bigger jobs that are beyond the scope of the volunteers, we have a register of reliable and honest tradespersons whose contact details can be provided.
A friendly Bridge Club
Would you like to join our small friendly bridge club? We meet every Tuesday night in St. Patrick's Church Hall at 7.30pm. Come along, you will be very welcome (with or without a partner). Phone 086-3486614 for encouragement.
If you had an hour to spare and would like to give a hand in the gathering of articles and the production of the newsletter please contact the parish office at 021.4518191.
Holy Family Catholic Church, Military Hill, Cork
5th. February 2012..........The Fifth Sunday of the Year
Anniversaries
Please pray for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed whose anniversaries occur about this time:
Angela Burke, Richmond Hill (2010)
Josephine O'Driscoll, Cahaville (2008)
Frances Foran, Mount Vernon Tce. (2011)
Patricia Colohan, Victoria Tce. (2004)
Eileen Casserly, Old Youghal Rd.Denis Downey,
James O'Donovan
May they rest in peace
The Pope's Intentions for February
General: Access to Water: That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
Mission: Health Workers: That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world's poorest regions.Fundraising for the Parish
We would welcome any ideas from Parishioners on raising urgent funds for the upkeep and refurbishment of both churches.
This is your parish and we need you to help run it. Please be generous in your weekly contributions.The Daily Decade of the Rosary before the 9.30 a.m. Mass
Parishioners are requested to send in requests to focus on for the daily recitation of the Rosary. Please put requests into the box in the porch in Holy Family50th International Eucharistic Congress
Dublin 10-12th June 2012
Notice from the Parish Council
A coach will go from our parish to the RDS in Dublin for the opening Mass and ceremonies on Sunday, June 10th, the Feast of Corpus Christi.
The last Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin 80 years ago. Representatives from every town and village in Ireland attended. It was a huge unifying force in a troubled era, many graces and blessings coming from it.
If you would like to go, please fill in the form available on the table at the entrance to the church and return it to the Sacristy as soon as possible. The estimated cost is €55 per person. We need to know numbers before February 19th.Evening of Music and Song in aid of Cope Foundation
Do This in Memory
in Our Lady Crowned church, Mayfield
on Thursday 23rd February at 8pm featuring the Garda Band and Cara O'Sullivan.
Tickets €20 (bring a cushion for comfortThe next session of Do This in Memory , (the preparation of young children and their parents for First Holy Communion) takes place on February 12th. (Next Sunday)
This is a wonderful opportunity, not alone for the parents and children, but for the whole community to appreciate anew the gift of the Eucharist, our spiritual sustenance.
We join in gladness with the children in their joyful preparation.Fisherman's Prayer:
I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray:
When in the Lord's great landing net,
And peacefully asleep,
That in his mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep.Cork Theology Forum:
Venue: Scala / Castlemahon,
Blackrock
Scala signpost at entrance (opposite Blackrock Castle gates)
Dates: February Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
Time: 8 - 9.30pm
Topics: Evolution, Justice, Methodist Covenant and Feminist Theology
Bookings and queries: Anne Francis 087-228 2134Special Collection
for Lourdes Invalid Fund on February 12th (next Sunday)
Bereavement Support Group
A group is starting in the S.M.A. Parish Centre Wilton on February 8 th at 8pm in Room 10. It is open to all people recently or long-term bereaved.
Call Kathleen at 4544262 or Margaret at 4544429 for details.
Ranganna Gaeilge do dhaoine Fasta
Night Classes in Irish for Adults, commencing on Tuesday, 24 th January from 7.00 – 8.30pm for 8 nights. The cost is €60.
If more than 15 register, there will be a second class. Beginners and Improvers are welcome.
Tuilleadh Eolais ó 4821955.
Fundraising for the Parish
Parishioners are aware of the urgent need of raising funds for the upkeep of the Parish and the refurbishment of both Churches.
We would welcome any ideas to help raise urgent funds.
Remember this is “Your Parish”. Please be generous in your weekly contributions.
The Legion of Mary invites new members
The praesidium of the Holy Family invites new members to join them. The meeting takes place every Friday in Holy Family church kitchen at 2.30 pm. The aim of the Legion is the spiritual growth of its members and of the wider community.
Members say the Rosary and do a task each week.
The Fatima Prayer Group
will be held in St. Joseph's Mayfield from now on.
Mass, Rosary, Benediction
Last Tuesday of every monthA Worthwhile New Year's Resolution
Remember and honour your loved ones by purchasing a Plaque in Holy Family church.
The proceeds go to the Church Renovation Fund. Plaques are attached to the seats. Mass is offered each month for the deceased and the donors. Please apply to the Sacristy for more details and application form.
2012 Church Calendar
Please pick up a free 2012 Calendar in the Church porch. As well as highlighting the contact details of the Priests of the parishes and Church holidays, the calendar outlines the New Mass Times for Holy Family, St. Patricks, St. Josephs and Our Lady Crowned Churches.
Holy Family History
The ‘new' translation of the Roman Missal and the People's Responses were ‘launched' successfully last weekend. In the Holy Family sacristy there is the original Latin Missal that was used for the very first Mass there on 23 rd October, 1949. On the inside of the book it says that this Missal was donated by ‘Dora and May Byrne'. I wonder do any of the Holy Family parishioners know who these very generous sisters were or their family? Any info. to the Sacristy or to Sean Dunne.
Weekly Envelopes for 2012 Available Now!
The weekly collection envelopes for 2012 are now available and should be collected. If you are not in this scheme please consider doing so as the Parish can claim back the tax on your contributions over the year.
Choir and Cantors and General Singing!
The participation of the congregation in the singing of the hymns at Mass is going from strength to strength and this is wonderful for the celebration of the Mass! Remember: ‘When you sing, you pray twice!' Hopefully the new responses being sung by the cantors and choir and the new Eucharistic Congress song, are becoming more and more familiar and that the congregation will start to join in with these as well! New members are always welcome! Give yourselves a Big Bualadh Bas!
Citizens Information
Your Rights - Your Entitlements - Your Service
Blackpool CIC 021 - 4559807
Hollyhill CIC 0021 - 4302301
Mayfield CIC 0021 - 4508300 or call 1850 458 40050th International Eucharistic Congress
Dublin, 10-17th June, 2012
Volunteer Now
Join the Journey Tel. no. 01- 207 184090th Anniversary of the Founding of the Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest lay organisation in the Catholic Church. It comprises 10 million members, the majority of whom are in Africa, and South America where they provide invaluable help to missionary priests. The Legion helps with Baptism teams, Funeral Teams, and the Ministries of the Eucharist and the Word.
A Mass in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Legion by Frank Duff in Dublin , was held in the North Cathedral recently. Fr. Tom Walsh was the chief celebrant. He praised the Legion for its great work, and said that the laity will be called on to contribute more to the work of the Church in Ireland in the coming years.
New Phone NumberAge Action has a local phone number, 4536554, which older people can call to arrange to have jobs done around their homes free of charge. We use a pool of trustworthy volunteer handypersons to carry out odd-jobs and DIY work for older people who find it difficult to do these jobs themselves. The service is free; clients only pay for the materials used. For bigger jobs that are beyond the scope of the volunteers, we have a register of reliable and honest tradespersons whose contact details can be provided.
Parish Baptism Team
Volunteers are needed for the Parish Baptism Team. The Team welcomes the child into the Christian family. If you are interested, please contact the Sacristy.
Police Forum Feedback
Following the recent Police Forum meeting, Gardai have requested that people inform them of any crime - however small, so that they may investigate them and allocate resources to those areas. Contact your local Garda Station: Mayfield - (021) 455 8510 Anglesea Street – (021) 452 2000
Holy Family Presidium of the Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary meets every Friday afternoon at 2.30 pm in Holy Family church rooms. New members welcome. Duties include 1 meeting, prayers and 1 apostolic work per week.
This is the 90th anniversary of the Legion and it has spread all over the world. It is the biggest lay organisation in the Catholic Church, having 10 million members.
Volunteers Required
You are needed to serve your parish . Volunteers required for positions as Minister of the Word, Special Minister of the Eucharist, newsletter team, parish council, baptism team, funeral team, flower arrangement etc. Training will be provided. Please contact Canon Dan Crowley.
Spiritual Booklets and Newspapers on Sale
After the Vigil Mass and the Sunday Mass there are copies of the Irish Catholic newspaper on sale in the porch.
This is an excellent way to keep oneself informed of the various changes and information re ongoing developments in the Church and also has inspirational pieces that can give you a lift! There are also various religious/spiritual booklets on sale, especially for young people and children, at very modest prices. Please support!
Friendly Call Cork
A new free service is available for elderly house-bound. If you are interested, please phone (021) 4212924.
Collectors Required !
Collectors for Holy Family Church still required for Sunday Mass at 11.30. Please volunteer for this important service! Thank you!
Prayer for VocationsSeveral parishioners have asked about this prayer which is said each morning in the Holy Family. Here it is :
'A Prayer For Vocations'
O Jesus, send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting holy apostles, saintly priests, heroic missionaries and dedicated sisters and brothers.
Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a vocation.
Grant that Christian families may desire to give your Church,helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen'.Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed and meditated on each Friday in the Holy Family after the 10am Mass. Volunteers are asked to lead the Stations and also to carry the Cross around the various Stations.
Call for Altar Servers
Young boys and girls, who have made their 1st Communion, are asked to serve as Altar Servers. Altar Servers will be trained and supervised. Parent's consent is essential. Please leave names into the Sacristy as soon as possible. It would be wonderful if we could have young Altar Servers trained for Easter !Senior Help Line, dial 1850 440 444
This confidential listening service is for older people, by older people, for the price of a local call. It is supported by the HSE. Open every day of the year 10-4pm and 7-10pm.
INFORMATION
Canon Dan Crowley PP No. 3 Presbytery, phone 450 2696Fr.
John Cotter AP. No. 1 Presbytery. phone 450 4848
Canon Liam Leader AP. No. 4 Presbytery. Phone 450 0282Emergency (priest on duty) 087-825 2284
Parish Office is at Holy Family Church each Tuesday, from 9 to 11;
Phone 450 9311 (leave a message)MASS TIMES
Holy Family
No Vigil Mass
Sunday 10:30 am
Mon - Friday 9.30 amSt Patrick's
Vigil (Saturday) 6 pm
Sunday 12 am & 6 pm
Daily Mass 10.15 amTHE PARISH SECRETARY
The parish secretary, Aonghus O' Broin will be in attendance for certificates and any other business on Tuesdays at Holy Family church after the 10.00 Mass.
Visiting the Sick
If you know of anyone who is sick or convalescing, in hospital, nursing home or in their own home and who would like the priest to visit them, please contact the sacristy with their details.
Holy Family News is available at the church and at nearby businesses. Local notices and news welcome (birthdays,anniversaries, bereavements). Drop a note into the box in the church porch or phone the church (450 9311), or email holyfamilycork@eircom.net
(Other items as contained in the Holy Family News are included in St. Patrick's Parish Newsletter above)See also our New Item on the Home Page entitled 'Parish Activities and Services'
