Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Pope’s Intentions for December: For Pilgrims of Hope: Let us pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
Lectio Divina, as we move towards the season of Advent will take place this coming Wednesday, the 4th December at 7.30pm in the new parish pastoral centre. If you would like more information on Lectio Divina please contact Deacon Eddie…
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The 12.00pm Mass on Sunday 8th December, will be offered for the deceased members of Midleton Concert Band. There will be a Cake Sale after 12.00 Mass in the Band Hall, and everybody is welcome.
Evening prayer on Sunday 1st, 8th, and the 15th of December @ 5pm;Christmas Carol Service is on Sunday 22nd December @ 5pm;Penitential Service on Friday, 20th December @ 7.30pm
The Annual St. Vincent De Paul collection will be held on the 7th & 8th December after the Masses in both churches in the parish.
Midleton Life in the Spirit Prayer Group will, through scripture and reflection, focus on Advent as interior preparation for the coming of Christ. Tuesdays, 8 PM in the pastoral centre. Contact Willie on 0867713976.
The following passage from Pope Francis’ document regarding the Jubilee of Hope gives a fair idea of what the purpose of the Advent season is: “We…by virtue of the hope in which we were saved, can view the passage of…
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Tuesday 3rd December, St Francis Xavier, 1506-1552, one of the first seven Jesuits, was sent to India by St. Ignatius. He converted many in Goa and later in Japan. He died as he attempted to enter China. A patron of…
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To all secondary school students aged 12-18 years: We invite you to join the Alpha Youth Programme in the new Midleton Parish Pastoral Centre, starting on 15th January 2025 (for 9 Wednesdays 7 p.m. – 8.15p.m.) ‘Alpha Youth’ is a…
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Continuing on from last week’s bulletin I have been thinking about how to progress in the New Year — I have no particular starting times or dates set yet but, in January, I will be starting a ‘Bible Book Club’…
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“Is anything more unbecoming than the divine words should be so drowned by talking, as not to be heard, believed, or made known, that the sacraments should be indistinctly heard through the sound of voices, that prayer should be hindered…
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Cemetery Prayers: Sunday 24th November in Churchtown North at 2.30pm and Ballinacurra at 3.00pm; Ballyoughtera at 3.15pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Adoration Chapel, Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm. The following hours need to be filled in the Adoration Chapel and if you can take on one of them please contact Mary O’Farrell; Ann Cotter or…
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For anyone who has lost a child: “We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.”
