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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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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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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.

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.”

Cemetery Prayers

Sunday 17th November in St. Joseph’s at 3pm and Ballyspillane at 3.20pm; Sunday 24th November in Churchtown North at 2.30pm and Ballinacurra at 3.00pm; Ballyoughtera at 3.15pm

Solemnity of Christ the King

Next Sunday 24th, is the Solemnity of Christ the King. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Rosary from the end of the Noon Mass until 5pm.

From the Pro-Life Group

A sincere word of thanks to all who contributed to the Pro-Life collection last weekend — your support is much appreciated. Thank you to the loyal collectors who are always ready to help out.

Housekeeping

Please note that the Parish Office moved on the 30th September to the new Parish Pastoral Centre, the big white building, which is situated where the Priest’s House was, next to the graveyard.

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina will take place this coming Wednesday the 20th of November at 7.30pm in the new parish pastoral centre. If you would like more information on Lectio Divina please contact Deacon Eddie on 0879867058.

Feast Days

Thursday, 21st November, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast day of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary originated in the East and was included on the General Calendar in the sixteenth century. It celebrates Mary in…
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Thoughts on the Sacraments

Having referred to the three stages of faith formation and in the light of those three stages, questions left to be explored include: how do we go about helping parishioners to deepen their understanding of the faith, and how do…
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