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Feast Days this week

Monday 26th September, Ss. Cosmas and Damian, early martyrs in Syria, patrons of physicians. They never took money for their medical services. Tuesday 27th September, St Vincent de Paul. (1580-1660), committed to care of the disadvantaged and the oppressed, founded…
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The Autumn Stations Masses

The Autumn Stations Masses, both town and rural, will be celebrated in Most Holy Rosary Church. The dates for the stations will be published on next week’s newsletter for the town stations and the week after for the rural stations….
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Bible Corner

The front of today’s bulletin addresses the question of poverty and wealth and gives an explanation of the parable of the rich man and the poor man. The explanation sees us as being one of the five brothers and we…
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Quote for the Week

We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them. – St. Vincent de Paul

Mass Times

Sundays: Holy Rosary, Vigil 6.10pm Saturday evening; Morning 8am, 10am and Noon; Ballintotis, 10.30am; Weekdays: This week Monday to Saturday 10am. No 8am during the week. All Masses in Holy Rosary are televised on Saorview and streamed on the Internet….
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Anniversaries

Anniversaries: Frances O’Mahony, Liam Finnerty, David Duggan, Mary Barry, Chrissie Berry, Pat Keogh.

Pope’s Intentions for September

For the abolition of the death penalty: We pray that the death penalty which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 10pm.“Exposition of the Holy Eucharist is intended to acknowledge Christ’s marvellous presence in the sacrament. Exposition invites us to the spiritual union with him that culminates in sacramental communion. Thus, it fosters…
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The Society of St. Vincent De Paul collection

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul will be holding a collection outside Holy Rosary Church at all Masses on next weekend the 24th/25th September. Please give generously. Just in relation to collections outside the church — note that the…
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Cork Autism Online Conference 2022 – Autism: Beyond

Sunday, October 23rd. Speakers include: Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Peter Vermeulen and other international speakers. Suitable for autistic people, parents, families, teachers, other professionals and anyone with an interest in autism. Learn more: www.autismcork.ie

Feast Days this week

Monday 19th, St. Januarius: bishop and martyr. Bishop of Benevento, was martyred at Naples in 305 with six companions. Tuesday 20th, Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first Korean priest, Paul Chong Ho-sang, a catechist, and 101 Companions were martyred during…
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Bible Corner

There are two mentions of the word ‘tainted’ in today’s Gospel — the first is in the sentence directly after the end of the parable Jesus tells the disciples: ‘use money, tainted as it is, to win you friends, and…
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Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Fourth and final part of the Catechism begins with paragraph n.2558. It tells us what the contents of all four parts are: it says, ‘ “Great is the mystery of Faith!” The Church professes this mystery in the Apostles’…
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Quote for the Week

“Have great confidence in God’s goodness and mercy, and He will never abandon you; but don’t neglect to embrace his holy cross because of this.” St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

Mass Times

Sundays: Holy Rosary, Vigil 6.10pm Saturday evening; Morning 8am, 10am and Noon; Ballintotis, 10.30am; Weekdays: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am; Saturday 10am. All Masses in Holy Rosary are televised on Saorview and streamed on the Internet. The Church is…
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