Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Tuesday 27th June, St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church. Born c.376 and died in 444, St. Cyril was patriarch of Alexandria, and was present at the Council of Ephesus in 431, which proclaimed Mary the Mother…
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The second function discussed by the bishops is the function of the priest as sanctifier: “God, who alone is holy and who alone bestows holiness, willed to take as his companions and helpers, men who would humbly dedicate themselves to…
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The Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund” is being taken up around the diocese around this time. Envelopes for this collection can be found at the back of the churches in the parish.
“Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps if you’re not willing to move your feet.”
Mass Times: Vigil Mass: 6.10pm; Sunday 8am, 10am and 12 Noon. Ballintotis 10.30am. Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am. Saturday 10am. Confessions: Saturdays Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 9am to 10pm Monday to Friday.
Anniversaries: Nellie Connors, Jim McCarthy, Doreen O’Reardon, John McCarthy, Bridie & Willie Williams, Rossa Lordan, J.J. Harty, William Flavin, Eileen O’Connell, Joan Stack.
On June 21st Canon Colie O’Donovan will be 70 years ordained. To mark this occasion a special Mass will be celebrated in Holy Rosary on Friday 23rd June beginning at 7.30pm. It will be followed by refreshments in the Parish…
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Ireland’s Annual March for the human right to life is on Saturday July 1st, 2023. Dublin, save the date. Join thousands at the biggest pro-life event of the year – the All-Ireland Rally for Life. Pro-life people from all around…
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Pope’s Intentions for June: For the Abolition of Torture: “We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.”
Day for Life: This year’s theme is ‘Listen to Her’ and focuses on the experience of one Catholic woman in the aftermath of abortion. It tells of her journey towards healing. The hope is that this will help people to…
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Monday 19th, St Romuald, abbot. Was a monk who lived a life of strict penance and solitude. He established many monasteries, most notably at Camaldoli in Tuscany. He died in 1027. Tuesday 20th, The Irish Martyrs. Seventeen Irish martyrs, men…
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Corpus Christi Procession: The Parish Pastoral Council wishes to thank all who were involved in any way in the procession. We thank all who were involved in the preparations, all who walked in the procession, all who were involved in…
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The Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund” is being taken up around the diocese around this time. Envelopes for this collection can be found at the back of the churches in the parish.
“No Christian community, however, is built up unless it has its basis and centre in the celebration of the most Holy Eucharist; from this, therefore, all education to the spirit of community must take its origin.”