The Gate of the Year
I said to the Man who stood at the gate of the year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown’. And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand…
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The Epiphany
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of The World. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men(magi) from the East, together with his Baptism…
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Christmas Ceremony Times and venues
Brochures containing times and venues of Christmas Ceremonies are available at the back of the Church for collection on your way out. Envelopes for Christmas Offerings can also be collected at the Church door as you leave.
Holy Rosary Parish Office
Holy Rosary Parish Office will close on Monday 23rd December at 1.00pm and will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 10.30am.
The Conception & Birth of Jesus According to Matthew
Matthew begins by telling us that Mary was betrothed to Joseph. According to the prevailing Jewish Law, betrothal already established a Juridical Bond between the two parties, so that Mary could be called Joseph’s wife, even though he had not…
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Message from William Crean Bishop of Cloyne
My friends, Home is everything, without it we are all lost! Home is where we are safe and sound. So much of our contact and connection is now done by way of technology and it is great in many aspects…
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Wishing you a Holy Happy and Peaceful Christmas
As we approach Christmas Day the priests of the parish would like to take this opportunity to wish all our parishioners a very Holy, Happy and Peaceful Christmas. *Please note from Thursday 26th – to Saturday 28th, and Monday 30th…
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Brochures with times and venues for Christmas celebrations available
The Brochure containing all times and venues for our Christmas celebrations are available at the back of the Church, please take one on your way out and note the slight differences to our usual weekend schedule.
Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020
The Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 29th May, to Wednesday 3rd June, 2020. Please forward names of sick and elderly wishing to travel, to Mary McCarthy @ 086-8103328 and Sheila Stack @ 086-1723972 or any…
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Ballintotis Christmas Social Night
The event takes place Sunday December 15th, in The Community Centre and is an opportunity for all neighbours and friends to assemble for a seasonal get together, featuring music, chat, song and more. Light refreshments will be served and the…
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Family Rosary with Christmas Hymns
There will be a family Rosary with Christmas Hymns and Reflection on the mystery of The Incarnation, on Sunday 15th December at 5pm in Holy Rosary Church. All welcome. A special invitation goes out to families with children who are…
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Annual Carol Service
IMP choir will join with The Parish Choir for The Annual Carol Service in Holy Rosary Church on Friday, December 20th at 7.30pm. The CD in aid of The ECPF Summer School will be sold in the Book Barrow on…
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St. Brigid’s Christmas CD
St. Brigid’s Christmas CD is also on sale in Holy Rosary Parish Office. 1 CD €10.00. 3 for €25.00. Proceeds to fund equipment for the school.
Blessing of Bambinelli
God our Father, You loved so much You sent your only Son, Jesus, Born of the Virgin Mary, To save us and lead us back to you. We pray that, with your blessing, These images of Jesus might be A…
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