Thoughts on the Sacraments
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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Quote for the Week
“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
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
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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Pope’s Intentions for November
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.”
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, as we move towards the season of Advent will take place this coming Wednesday the 27th of November at 7.30pm in the new parish pastoral centre. If you would like more information on Lectio Divina please contact Deacon…
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Annual Mass for those who have died in the last twelve months
The Annual Mass for those who have died in the last twelve months will be celebrated on Friday, 29th November at 7.30pm in Holy Rosary. Candles will be available on the night.
Mass for the deceased members of Midleton Concert Band
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.
Feast Days
Monday, 25th November, St. Colman, was born around 530, probably in West Cork. A bard by profession, he is reputed to have been influenced by St. Brendan to become a priest. His apostolate was to east Cork and his main…
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Alpha Youth
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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Putting Christ Back Into Christmas
Please join us as we gather to welcome the baby Jesus ahead of His arrival on Christmas Eve! I will be hosting two more Christian based meditation sessions at “My Place” Community Hub here in the town. These take place…
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Thoughts on the Sacraments
With the new Parish Pastoral Centre open, the space it has offers more opportunity to gather to share and explore the faith with others. Before Covid hit, I (Fr. John) was leading a group called ‘The Bible Book Club’. It…
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Quote for the Week
“Before you complain ask yourself are you volunteering!”
Masses
Sunday Masses: Church of the Most Holy Rosary: Vigil 6.10pm; Sunday Morning: 8am, 10am and Noon. St. Colman’s Church, Ballintotis: 10.30am Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am: Saturday 10am Confessions: Saturday, Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel.