Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
This weekend our readings give three very powerful readings. In the first reading from the Book of Joshua we see the Israelites celebrating Passover for the first time in the Promised Land — they ate from the produce of the…
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On the 19th March, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Pope Francis announced a new document in relation to the reform of the Roman Curia. It comes into full effect on Pentecost Sunday. This document (entitled ‘Praedicate Evangelium’) is the fruit…
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Saturday Vigil 6.10pm; Sunday 8am, 10am and Noon. Ballintotis: Sunday 10.30am Weekdays: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am Saturday 10am. During Lent Wednesday and Friday have a 7.30pm Mass as well. All Masses in Holy Rosary are televised on Saorview…
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William Glavin, Sean Beausang, Dick O’Sullivan, Mary Ellen Flavin, Rita & John Mullins. May They Rest in Peace.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Adoration Chapel on Wednesdays and Fridays from after the 10am Mass until 7pm. Please note that the Adoration Chapel can only seat eight at the moment. If you are an adorer…
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Special Collection for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine will be held in all the Churches in the country on March 27th. Envelopes for the collection are available at the back of Holy Rosary and Ballintotis. As I type this there are…
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For a Christian Response to Bioethical Challenges. “We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges, may they continue to defend the dignity of all human life with prayer and action.”
During 2021 we covered all the saints in the liturgical calender. We will continue to mention them during this year but not give details on all. The following feast days occur in the coming week: Monday 21st St. Enda (died…
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Rural Stations begin on Monday 21st March, all Stations in Holy Rosary at 7.30pm. Monday, 21st March – Elfortdstown, Gurtacrue, Broomfield, Killeagh, Ballyspillane, Killeendooling, Milltown and Bilberry. Tuesday, 22nd March – Kilbree, Killorga, Gurteenina, Attaquin, Ballintotis, Ballybutler, Ballyedekin, Farrentrenchard, Bawnard,…
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DONATE TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED SATURDAY MARCH 26th 2PM-4PM – Church Car Park. Help us to gather much- needed essential items for mothers and babies around the country, by donating — just pick up a few extra items in…
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The Noon Mass this weekend is being offered for all those who died from the beginning of Covid up to this moment and for their relatives, friends and neighbours who miss them so much. The names of those who died…
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In the first reading when Moses asks God what answer to give to those who ask God’s name, this is the first part of the response — “I Am who I Am”, An interesting phrase to reflect on!
“We cannot share this sorrow if we haven’t grieved a while. Nor can we feel another’s joy until we’ve learned to smile.” – St. Patrick
Fr. Eddie McGovern, Seán Keohane, Marion Barton, John O’Donovan, Betsy Mulcahy, Kitty & William O’Connell, Brendan Hennessy, Lillian & William Campbell, May O’Leary, Tom Barry, Mikey Ward, Rosaleen Cashman (Nee O’Donovan), John (Stocky) French. May They Rest in Peace.
Prayers and Benediction at 5.00pm each Sunday during Lent in Holy Rosary Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays and Fridays after 10am Mass until 7pm during Lent. (If there is a funeral on either day Exposition begins after the…
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