Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Due to government restrictions we were not able to have our usual Confirmation ceremonies last spring. We are now ready to accept applications for Confirmation. Please download and fill in the application form and return it to the parish office…
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Saturday Vigil 6.10pm Sunday 8am, 10am and Noon. Weekdays: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am; Saturday 10am. All Masses are televised on Saorview and streamed on the Internet. Church closes at 7pm.
Saturday 12 noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel. To get to the Adoration Chapel enter the church and go to Our Lady’s Chapel and use the entrance there.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place from after 10am Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays unless there is a funeral when it will begin after the funeral. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at 6pm.
The reference in the roadmap to religious services was in paragraph 2.2. it reads as follows: “Attendance at religious services up to 50% (subject to appropriate protective measures including social distancing between groups, face masks etc)”.
Every second centre and side aisle seat will be open for use, with the provision of Social Distancing and Masking. as already marked out. In light of that we can move ahead with the sacraments of First Holy Communion and…
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The 2021 group of first communicants have been given relevant information through their schools.
Due to government restrictions, we were not able to have our usual Confirmation ceremonies last spring. We are now ready to accept applications for Confirmation from those who completed primary school in June this year. Application forms and further details…
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“We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.”
Mary Barry, Bill Rohan, Frances O’Mahony, Theresa Horgan, Pat Keogh, Mary Barry (Nee Ronayne), Tess O’Sullivan, Teresa Gaffney (Nee Lehane) Con Shanahan, Noelle Wallace.
Monday 13th St. John Chrysostom: 347-407, one of the four great Greek Doctors, ‘the Golden-mouthed’ preacher, was Archbishop of Constantinople. He incurred much opposition and he died in exile. Patron saint of preachers. Tuesday 14th The Exaltation of the Cross:…
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ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line…
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“Thriving with Autism”. Sunday, October 17th. This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism spectrum. Suitable for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistics, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit:…
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This week we see St. Peter getting things right and then putting his foot in it. It is a passage that we can all take a little hope from!
“To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement”