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| Parish Information |
Mass Times St.
Patrick's Holy
Family Contact Numbers Canon
Dan Crowley PP Fr.
John Cotter AP, Canon
Liam Leader AP Sacristy, St. Patrick’s Phone: 021.4518191 Sacristy, Holy Family Phone: 021.450 9311
Parish Office Emergency
Emergency Number for Priest on duty 087-8252284 |
| Study Theology on Line |
Mary Immaculate College, in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, Indiana USA is providing a program called STEP. This facilitates the study of online accredited theology by individuals, community, parish or study groups throughout Ireland. Each module carries credits which can be used towards a certificate in Theology and Religious Studies. The programme starts in 2010. See www.nostra.ie for further details. |
| Parish Child Protection Representatives |
The role of these representatives is to ensure that all information about child protection procedures are available in each parish, thus ensuring that each parish is committed to best practice in respect of children and young people. The Parish Representatives for our Parish are:
St Patrick's - Ciaran Black Ciaran and Mary may be contacted through the Parish Office St Patrick's at 4518191 and Holy Family at 4509311 |
| Study Theology from Home |
The
Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people, offered
by distance learning. This means that one can study for a certificate, diploma
or degree in theology, and even more importantly, become more educated in the
Faith, all from the comfort of home. |
| Please let us know |
If
you are aware that a neighbour is ill and housebound or has been 4518191 (St. Patrick¹s) or 4509311 (Holy Family). |
| Record Search | We get quite a number of requests for record searches, particularly from people tracing their ancestors. This
can be a time consuming exercise and while we are happy to facilitate it there
is a minimum charge of €10 for a Record Search. This charge also covers the
issue of a certificate. |
| Self Help Health |
Learn
techniques for coping with depression, fears, panics, phobias or other anxiety
at Recovery meetings. Recovery International offers self help techniques for people suffering from depression, sleeplessness, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, fears and phobias. Recovery International has been helping people cope with mental health difficulties since 1937. Recovery invites everyone to attend its weekly self-help meeting at the Capuchin Friary, Holy Trinity Church, Father Matthew Quay, Cork at 7.30pm on Wednesdays. |
| St. Brendan's Day Centre |
A
range of social activities, informal classes and services are provided during
the day to local residents. Activities include health and fitness |
| Legion of Mary |
The Legion of Mary meeting takes place in Holy Family after 9:25am Mass on Fridays. New members welcome. |
| Irish Wheelchair Association |
We provide a motoring assessment, advice and tuition service for people with any type of mobility difficulty. This service is part funded by the HSE. For further information phone 4350282 or see www.iwa.ie |
| Calling All Singers | There are a limited number of vacancies in St. Patrick's Church Choir at the moment for both male and female voices. The choir have a large repetoire of some of the finest church music written over the centuries. Previous experience is not essential as training will be ongoing. Minimum age is 12 years. Contact the organist after Mass or the Sacristy. |
| 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. |
| Cycling for fun |
Need a bit of exercise? Got a bike? Starting from Thursday 8th of April there will be a cycle organised every Thursday night at 7pm sharp. This is a leisure cycle and suitable for all over 18. Bring your bike (in good condition), a puncture repair kit and, most importantly, lights and a helmet. There is a social gathering for all after the cycle in Tribes Café, on Tuckey Street - from approx. 9.15pm to 11pm. Meet old friends and new, indulge the taste buds and enjoy yourself in good company. |
| Eucharistic Congress June 2012 |
Since Pope Benedict XVI announced that the 50th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Dublin in June 2012, people have been asking "what exactly is a Eucharistic Congress and what is its purpose?" A
Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people which aims to: These aims are achieved through a programme of liturgical and cultural events, lectures and workshops over a number of days every four years. The most recent Congress was held in Quebec in 2008 and was a source of renewal for the many thousands who took part. Most people in Ireland are familiar with the fact that a Eucharistic Congress was held in Ireland in 1932. Our parents and grand-parents speak of it as a significant event in their own experience of Church. Some pupils in secondary school have undertaken special history projects on the Eucharistic Congress in preparation for their Leaving Certificate. Improvements in travel since 1932 will provide a greater international perspective to the 2012 Congress. Technology will play an important part too in preparations but the most valuable aspect of the coming years is the sense of faith which can be kindled in the families and in every parish throughout the country. Go n-éirí go geal linn, le cúnamh Dé. |
| Addiction Treatment |
"Ashbourne Villa Training and Education Centre Ltd is a Private Residential Addiction Treatment centre and is open in Cork. Call: 4297782 - 0872112728" or visit our website www.ashbournevilla.com Confidentiality is Assured. |
| St. Patrick's Church Newsletter | 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. |
| Mary's Meals |
Over
390,000 children currently receive a daily meal in school through Mary's meals
throughout the Third World. With your help we can offer this lifeline to more
children trapped in chronic poverty. The average cost per child per year is £9. |
| RCIA |
(Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults) Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults |
| Catholic T.V. |
Sky
Channel 589 |
| Time for Baptism |
Baptism times at Holy Family Church are either Saturday at 5.30 p.m. or during either of the weekend Masses. |
| Wanted |
Have
you unwanted Rosary Beads, Medals, Small Statues, Used Postage Stamps, Religious
Magazines? |
| Muscians and Singers |
The
Parish Pastoral Committee are currently looking for volunteers to sing and play
the organ at the 11.30am Mass on Sunday. If you are interested, please contact
any member of the committee or contact the Sacristy |
| Teaching English to Newcomers to Cork |
'
Failte Isteach' is a voluntary organisation recruiting older volunteers to teach
English to new migrants. |
| Suicide Support Services |
Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1800-742 745 Suicide Bereavement Support Services: 087-7986944 Loinnir Support Group: 023-33297 or email agnes.cahill@hse.ie |
| Fatima Mass |
Fatima Mass at the Holy Family Church will take place on the last Tuesday of every month. |
| Call for New Choir Members |
The Holy Family Choir invites new singers to join them in praising God. This is a very worthwhile ministry, open to everybody. Please contact Sr. Thadeus or any member of the Choir. Names can be taken at the sacristy also. We look forward to welcoming new members. |
| Call for Altar Servers | Boys,
Girls, Parents, we need You. Please contact Mary O'Reilly, Sunville, Wellington
Road, Tel. 4557753. Don't delay, do it now! |
| 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. |
| The Parish Secretary |
The parish secretary, Aonghus O' Broin will be in attendance for certificates and any other business on Mondays instead of Tuesdays from now on in Holy Family church after the 9.25 Mass. |
| Grow - World Community Mental Health Movement in Iteland - 11, Liberty St. Cork. Telephone 021.4277520 |
Grow is anonymous and confidential. It is a non-denominational organisation, open to all irrespective of beliefs. Members are encouraged to live up to their own faith. Grow, nonetheless, is profoundly spiritual. It believes in the dignity and mystery of each human person. It recognises that hope, love and compassion, for oneself and for one another, are essential ingredients in all healthy human living. |
| Education/Training Opportunities |
Are you unemployed due to illness, injury or disability? Did you leave school early or without qualifications due to a learning difficulty? Do you wish to access training with a view to employment, further training or education or other options? The National Learning Network specializes in providing high quality work oriented training programs leading to recognized qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school. If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you, or anyone you know, please contact Noel Shannon at 4300144 or Eoin Kelly at 4341028. |
| 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. |
| Collectors Required |
Volunteers
required for weekend collections at Saturday and Sunday Masses at Holy Family
Church. If you are available, please contact the Sacristan or a member of the
Management Committee. |
| Our Lady is inviting You |
Legion of Mary meetings commencing Friday 9th October in Holy Family immediately after 9.25 Mass on a weekly basis. Contact: Joe Conway 087 3290153 or Dolores Harrington 086 8329472. Calling all past legionaries to attend also. |
| Masses and Liturgies in other languages |
The following is a list of Masses and liturgies held in Cork: Polish
Filipino Lithuanian Romanian
Orthodox Georgian Further information available directly from each location |
| Citizens Information |
Mayfield, Newberry House, Old Youghal Rd.,4508300 Blackpool, 90 Gt. William O'Brien St. 4559807 City
Centre, 80 South Mall 4277377 |
| Family Support | Diocesan
Family Ministry Office 34 Paul Street, Cork Tel: 021 4275136 Contact: Kay Buttimer or Berna O'Shea (provide training in family support; bereavement support; counselling, courses in parenting) |
| Development/Justice | Trocaire 9 Cook Street, Cork Tel: 021 4275622 Contact: Janet Twomey or Sheila Dillon (provide educational material for parishes and youth groups) |
| Mission Alive | Mission
Alive Tel: 01 4923326 Contact: Ronan Barry www.missionalive.net |
| Cork Marriage Counselling Centre |
Services
for Individuals, Couples and Families For Pre Marriage Courses phone 4272277. Office Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am - 4pm and Weds 10am -2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least 18months before the wedding to secure a suitable date. A good relationship is worth taking care of. |
| Garda 24 - hour service. | At
a recent policing meeting the Community guards stressed that concerned citizens
must immediately report any breaking of the law. There is a 24-hour complaints
service in Mayfield and Watercourse Rd. stations. |
| Viatores Christi | Take the chance of a lifetime and make a difference in the lives of others and change your own life forever. Since 1960, Viatores Christi has aimed to respond to needs overseas and at home by giving people an opportunity to share their lives and skills with those in need. If you want to explore such a challenge, we offer a part time training programme to prepare you for working in a new environment and facilitate you in finding a suitable project. Our lay missionary development workers are assigned to projects which deal with a range of social and justice issues throughout the world including AIDS/HIV projects, displaced peoples, healthcare, intellectual disability, education and indigenous peoples. We need people from all disciplines, from teachers to electricians, doctors to administrators, farmers to childcare workers. If you want to know more, please contact Colette Rooney at Colette@viatoreschristi.com, call 01-8689986 or visit www.viatoreschristi.com |
| Unemployed ? Looking for a job ? | If you are qualified to junior cert or below, you can avail of free training, work placements and job search support. Freephone 1800303356 or call Jobfit Blackpool 4211971. |
| Coisceim - Confidential Counselling Referral Service | The
Village Centre, Station Rd., Ballincollig. Managing
Stress
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| Activities in Mayfield from September to December 2010 |
Swimming
classes for beginners Monday 27th September 3pm. Contact Patty O'Brien, Mayfield Community, Tel 087 6534419 |
| Women Supporting Women | Are you a mature woman willing to share your experience, knowledge and understanding of life skills with other women in the community? Mentoring is a supportive relationship between two people, one of whom has more experience In a particular area than the other. The Equality Development Project for Women is starting a new training course for mentors soon and will focus on young women who are parenting alone and on older women in the community who have lifelong practical knowledge and wisdom. Contact: Catherine at 439 11 08 or call to Ionad na nDaoine, 36, Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny.
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| Glen CDP Courses available | Computers, |
Care and Repair | Age
Action is a charity which promotes positive ageing and better policies and services
for older people. Working with, and on behalf of, older people we aim to make
Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow older. The main aim of the programme is to assist older people to carry out necessary small repairs and improvements to their homes, enabling them to live independently in the community in increased comfort and safety. We have recently recruited 40 new volunteers in every part of Cork City and suburbs and the new group are now trained and ready to go. For more details please call 1890-369-369. |
| Fountain of Knowledge Learning Support Group | This is an after school tutoring programme run by a group of teachers for children with learning difficulties, who are unable to get full support in schools. It operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and is located at 14 Penrose Wharf. For further information contact 021-486 1480 |
| Volunteer Appeal |
Enable Ireland urgently needs volunteers to help with the running of their charity shop in North Main Street. If you can spare 2 - 3 hours a week please call into the shop or phone 4272828 for more information. |
| Volunteers Wanted for Mentoring Programme | Big Brother Big Sister needs volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to young people aged 10 - 18. Volunteers are asked to spend 1-2 hours a week with their Little Brother/Sister for one year. Together, you can decide on what activities you would like to do... from playing sport to going for lunch. It is a great opportunity to develop a friendship with a young person, share common interests and try new things. We are holding information nights in Ogra Chorcaí, 20 Patrick's Hill Cork on the 31st January and 9th of February 2011 at 7.30pm you can also check out our website www.bbbsireland.ie or contact Brenda 086 8513347, Susan 086 0412946 or Marie 087 9245498. |
| Spirit Radio.ie - Passion for Life |
Upbeat and uplifting, entertaining and inspirational, Spirit Radio was launched this week at 90.9FM. Presenters will highlight reports that show the relevance of Christian faith in today's world. Why not tune in and try it out?
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| Invitation to Young Adults | If you are aged between 18 and 35 you are invited to join a group travelling as part of the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in June next year. Pilgrimage is as much about how we prepare as it is about what happens in Lourdes so we will have three preparation sessions before we go and a gathering on our return. During the five days in in Lourdes the group will give time to prayer and faith -sharing, assist with the sick pilgrims from the diocese and participate in diocesan liturgies. This initiative was developed by a group of young people. See notice board for details.
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| Bereavement Support Group | A
support group is beginning in the SMA Parish Centre Wilton on Wednesday 16th February
at 8pm in Room 10.
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| Senior Help Line | Are you a good listener ? Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, 1850 440 444. Senior Help Line is open every day and every evening. Senior Help Line is opening a new city centre location in Cork, and is, therefore, looking for new volunteers. The commitment is three hours on Wednesday morning once every four weeks. All our volunteers are older people, men and women, who receive initial training. This will take place in Cork An introductory meeting will be held for those interested will give an opportunity to learn more about the service. Why not visit the Senior Help Line stand at the Cork Volunteer Fair at City Hall June 10-12. We look forward to meeting you. For further information please contact Damian Leneghan, on 01-8029020/ 086-3951251 or Anne Dempsey, on 01-2875304/ 086-8074529 |
| Free Handyman Service for Older People | Are you 60+ years of age and living in Cork City and suburbs? Do you have a small repair job that you would like to have done for you?
Age Action's Care & Repair service uses a pool of trustworthy volunteer handypersons to carry out minor repairs and odd jobs for older people who find it difficult to do these jobs themselves. The service is free, you only pay for the materials used. For bigger jobs that are beyond the scope of our volunteers, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons whose contact details we can provide. All volunteers are Garda vetted and carry official Age Action identification cards. You can arrange to have a job done by phoning the Age Action Care & Repair at 1890 369 369. |
| Knock Marriage | Introductions Bureau The aim of the bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information call us at 094-9375960 or visit www.knockmarriagebureau.com. |