Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Tuesday 8th December is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses at 8am, 10am, Noon, and 7.30pm on the Holy Day. The following reflection on Mary was written by Fr. Ronan Drury who was Professor…
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Confessions will be heard on Saturday from Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel, entry from Our Lady’s Chapel.
Monday 7th St. Ambrose (340-397), was successful in public life becoming governor of the Roman province whose seat was in Milan. In 374 the laity of Milan insisted on his becoming bishop even though he was still not baptised. Baptised…
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Pope Francis, “Fratelli tutti” — the encyclical can be found on the internet at www.vatican.va; when you enter the site, if it is in Italian, there is a chance to change the language to English given in the top right…
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When we return to Masses with a congregation, the number at any Mass should be no more than 50, or subgroups of no more than 50. These subgroups must be 4 metres apart. In order to comply with this guideline,…
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Mass Times: Sundays Saturday Vigil 6.10pm Saturday Morning 8am, 10am and Noon Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10am; (Masses are without congregation and televised). Night Prayer every night at 8pm (televised). The Church will be open for private prayers after the…
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This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the Church’s year. Advent is the first season to be celebrated and it is a season of preparation. It prepares us for two things. From the first Sunday to…
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Pope’s Intentions for December: Intention for evangelization – For a life of prayer. “We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.”
Feast days this week: Monday 30th November, St. Andrew the Apostle was a disciple of John the Baptist when he was called by Jesus. He in turn brought his brother Peter to Jesus. He died a martyr’s death by crucifixion….
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Funerals —The following arrangements apply to funerals in the parish during Level 5: the priests cannot lead prayers in houses or funeral homes, the number attending the Funeral Mass is limited to 25 and the congregation cannot receive Holy Communion….
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Quote: from Blessed Carlo Acutis — “All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.”
Pope Francis, “Fratelli tutti” — here is the second prayer from the encyclical: An Ecumenical Christian PrayerO God, Trinity of love, from the profound communion of your divine life, pour out upon us a torrent of fraternal love. Grant us…
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Sundays Saturday Vigil 6.10pm Sunday Morning 8am, 10am and Noon Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10am; Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm (all the Masses are celebrated without congregation and televised). Night Prayer every night at 8pm (televised) The Church will be open…
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Funerals —The following arrangements apply to funerals in the parish during Level 5: the priests cannot lead prayers in houses or funeral homes, the number attending the Funeral Mass is limited to 25 and the congregation cannot receive Holy Communion….
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Feast days this week: Monday 23rd, St. Columban (Columbanus) was born c.543. He became a monk of Bangor and later principal teacher there. In 591, desiring to go on pilgrimage for Christ, he set out with twelve companions and came…
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