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..........................................................10th. April 2005 - No. 959


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Luke (24:13-35)

Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, 'What matters are you discussing as you walk along?' They stopped short, their faces downcast.

Then one of them, called Cleopas answered him, 'You must be the only person in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.' 'What things' he asked. 'All about Jesus of nazareth' they answered 'who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over tp be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.'

Then he said to him, 'You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?' Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself. When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with him.'It is nearly evening' they said 'and the day is almost over.' So he went in to stay with them.

Now while he was with them at the table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; bur he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, 'Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?'

They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven assembled together and their companions, who said to them, 'Yes it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.' Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.

This is the Gospel of the Lord



Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul had a very active life. This is a list of some of the key things he did during his lifetime. We will not see his likes again, may he rest in peace.

1920...... Born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Wadowice near Krakow in Poland

1938...... Moved to Krakow and studied Philosphy in University.

1942...... Secretely began studies for the priesthood.

1946...... Ordained a priest and studied in Rome.

1947...... Returned to Krakow and taught in Lublin University.

1956...... Appointed chair of Ethics in Lublin University.

1958...... Appointed auxiliary Bishop of Krakow.

1962...... Took part in the Second Vatican Council.

1964...... Appointed Archbishop of Krakow.

1967...... Named a Cardinal by Pope Paul VI.

1978...... Elected as 264th. Pope.

1979...... Visited Ireland.

1981...... Severly wounded in assassination attempt.

1982...... Visited Britian.

1982...... Received American President Ronald Regan.

1986...... Convened 1st. world day of peace in Assisi.

1989...... Received USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev.

1991...... Sends letters to President Bush and Hussein trying to stop Iraqi war.

1994...... Published book entitled 'Crossing the Threshold of Hope'.

1996...... Addressed opening session of UN World Food Summit in Rome.

1998...... Received South African President Nelson Mandela.

2000...... Jubilee pilgrimage to Holy Land.

2002...... Day of Prayer for World Peace at Assisi.

2004...... Lourdes visit.


Children in Hospital Ireland

Presently we have a small group of volunteers at both Cork Ubniversity Hospital and Mercy Hospital. However it is vital to recruit and train new volunteers each year to continue this important work and provide continuity for the sick children. the next Introductory / Information Session will be on Thursday 14th. April. For further information contact 001.353.01.8780448


Public Meeting

The management of St. Patrick's Hospital / Marymount Hospice invite the residents of the parish to a public meeting in the Ambassador Hotel on Wednesday, 13th. April, to brief you on our plans for the relocation of the hospital and hospice to a green field sit nearer the Cork University Hospital.

The current site on Wellington Road has not yet been put on the market, but the meeting will also provide an opportunity to discuss how it might be developed in the future.

The meeting will begin at 7.30 pm.


Friends of St. Patrick's Church - Super Draw

WINNERS...................See Home Page


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the Week................'Perovskia' (Blue Spire)

Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Canon Liam Leader PP ...................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Fr. Christy O'Shaughnessy ..............001.353.21.4551503

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Collection Last Week

Priests of the Parish.............................................................€ 2,316

Thanks to all who contributed


Newsletter Contents

This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.

The Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.


Want to see our website?

www.stpatrickscork.com

Newsflash..........Computerise, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork, invites you to a free view of St. Patrick's website. Now celebrating over one year on line.

One Stop Shop for all your computer needs.


Newsletter and Website

Visit our website............ www.stpatrickscork.com

You can write to us or send us feedback at ...mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely n


Italian Pilgrimage

To Rome, San Giovanni and Asssisi, 10th. June 2005 - seven nights.

Direct from Cork........ price €1,079

Names and deposits are being taken. For further information please contact Mary Lane at 001.353.21.4503287


Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes

11th to 16th June 2005 - 5 nights Full Board accommodation

Booking forms available for the pilgrim section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 001.353.21 4277959

Enquiries for special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director, Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House Bandon 001.353.23.43794


Church Directory 2005

This useful directory contains details of Mass Times, Parishes, Priests, Sisters, offices, religious congregations and societies, schools and colleges, social services and much more.

The 2005 version of the Directory is now available in the Sacristy, price €5.00.


Christening

Welcome into the Christian Community........Alexander James McGinn


Morning Coffee Morning

Ballinlough Pastoral Centre, after 10 am Mass, Wednesday 13th. April. Life and Spirituality of Nano Nagle, Guest: Sr. Josephine McCarthy. Everyone welcome


Arthritis Information Awareness Day

On the 16th. April in the Gresham Metropole Hotel from 11.30 am to 4 pm.

There will be four lectures by specialists in the field of rheumatology.

'Ostoarthitis'..................................................Dr. Mick Molloy

'Those aching feet' .........................................Ms. Lorraine Wallace.

'Arthritis in the New Millennium' .......................Dr. Muriel Sodem.

'Staying Independent - How the Occupational Therapist can help' ......Ms. Martina Agar and Ms. Deirdre Cullen

A panel of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rheumatology nurse specialists will be in attendance for free consultations, and a questions and answers session will be hjld on the day.

The information day is open to all and admission is free.


St. Patrick's Boys National School

Fundraiser............Table Quiz............Friday 15th. April 2005, at 8 pm at Brian Dillons G.A.A. Club.

All are welcome.


A Blessing by Pope John Paul II

Do not be afraid,

Open the doors to Christ,

God works in the concrete and personal affairs of each one of us,

Don't let the time that the Lord gives you,

Run on as if everything is due to chance,

With this expression of my hope I send you all,

From the depths of my heart, my blessing.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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Fr Bernard writes....

John Paul — the great?

With people all over the world, we mourn the loss of Pope John Paul II. We remember his momentous visit to Ireland in 1979 — even if he missed out on Cork. We stand in awe at his travels, his brave words, his inspiration, his slow decline and peaceful death.
Many people feel closer to God as the result of John Paul's life, particularly its end. Young people were drawn to him all along. Yet others became more alienated from the Church during his ministry, often because of words not spoken by him but by his helpers. The legacy of any human person is mixed, made up of good and bad alike.
I think Pope John Paul would be embarrassed at the adulation poured out since his death. Our late pope was a Catholic Christian as you and I are, rejoicing in the guarantees baptism gave him, yet relying on our prayers also.
He was called to high office as Bishop of Rome. With such a calling comes great responsibility. For all of these reasons, prayers for his salvation accompany all our happy memories and inspired reflections. With the help of our prayers, this simple man from Poland may one day be known as (St?) John Paul the Great!
Fr Bernard

Prayer for a deceased pope

Father, eternal shepherd,
hear the prayers of your people
for your servant John Paul II
who governed your Church with love.
In your mercy bring him, with the flock entrusted to his care, to the reward you have promised your faithful servants.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
— from the Roman Missal MCMLXXV


NOTICES

Anniversaries
John Creedon, Old Youghal Road
Kathleen Nolan (née Hegarty)
William Ryan, Alexandra Road
Breda (Bunty) Ryan

Recent deaths
Of your charity, please pray for the soul of John McMenamin, Military Hill, who died on Good Friday and was buried on Easter Monday after Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Shanakiel.
The funeral Mass for Willie Parker took place on 5 April. Though not a parishioner, he often lunched in the Ambassador Hotel and came across to our church to pray, which is why his family asked that his funeral might take place here. He was well known in the pitch and putt fraternity, locally as well as internationally.
— May they rest in peace —

Finance Corner
Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Sunday collection, which brought in €4,500 between Holy Family and St Patrick's. As a result, each of the three priests of the parish received €1,500 towards their annual income (up from €1,307 in 2004).

For the sweet-toothed...
A cake sale in aid of Holy Family Church funds will be held in the church porch at the weekend of 22-23 April. Tickets for a hamper and other prizes will be on sale at Mass times until then: five tickets for a euro!

Wedding anniversary
Congratulations to Con & Nancy Quirke, Bellevue Park, who celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary during Easter Week.

Invitation to locals
Please note the meeting on Wednesday night, regarding the relocation of St Patrick's Hospital and Marymount Hospice to a green field site (full details in St Patrick's section of newsletter). According to Management, the current site on Wellington Road has not yet been put on the market. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss how it might be developed in the future. Wednesday night's gathering (in the Ambassador Hotel) will begin at 7.30 pm, according to CEO Kevin O'Dwyer, Military Hill.

This week's calendar
Monday 11 April: St Stanislaus, bishop of Cracow, Poland: murdered in 1097.
Tuesday, 12 April: Third week of Easter
Wednesday 13 April: St Martin I, the last pope to be venerated as a martyr (died in 655 from harsh treatment in prison).
Thursday 14 April: Third week of Easter
Friday 15 April: Third week of Easter
Sat 16 April: St Bernadette Soubirous, to whom Our Lady appeared in Lourdes.
Next Sunday's details
Sunday 17 April: Fourth Sunday of Easter, often called Good Shepherd Sunday (Day of Prayer for Vocations)
Readings: Acts 2:14, 36-41; Psalm 22;
1 Peter 2:20-25; John 10:1-10.


 


Christmas Day ............................

.......................................25th. December 2005 - No. 996


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Luke (1:15-20)

Now when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.' So they hurried away and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw the child the repeated what they had been told about him, and everyone who heard it was astonished at what the shepherds had to say. As for Mary, she treasured all these things an pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds went back glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen; it was exactly as they had been told.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the the prophet Isaiah

How beautiful on the mountains

are the feet of one brings good news,

who heralds peace, brings happiness,

proclaims salvation,

and tells Zion,

'Your God is king!

Listen! Your watchmen raise their voices,

they shout for joy together,

for they see the Lord face to face,

as he returns to Zion.

Break into shouts of joy together,

you ruins of Jerusalem;

for the Lord is consoling his people,

redeeming Jerusalem.

The Lord bares his holy arm

in the sight of all the nations,

and all the ends of the earth shall see

the salvation of the God.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Sing a new song to the Lord

for he has worked wonders.

His right hand and his holy arm

have brought salvation. (R)

The Lord has made known his salvation;

has shown his justice to the nations.

He has remembered his truth and love

for the house of Israel. (R)

All the ends of the earth have seen

the salvation of our God.

Shout to the Lord all the earth,

ring out your joy. (R)

Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp,

with the sound of music.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn

acclaim the King, the Lord. (R)


A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

At various times in the past and in various different ways, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets; but in our own time, the last days, he has spoken to us through his Son, the Son that he has appointed to inherit everything and through whom he made everything there is. He is the radiant light of God's glory and the perfect copy of his nature, sustaining the universe by his powerful command; and now that he has destroyed the defilement of sin, he has gone to take his place in heaven at the right hand of divine Majesty. So he is now as far above the angels; as the title which he has inherited is higher than their own name.

God has never said to any angel; You are my Son, today I have become your father; or; I will be a father to him and a son to me. Again, when he brings the First-born into the world, he says: Let all the angels of God worship him.


This is the word of the Lord.


A Journey Together

Irish Missionaries, men and women, have for centuries being carrying the Gospel of Christ to places where it had not yet been heard. Now we have this in reverse. People who have not yet heard the Gospel have come to live among us and are gradually being influenced by Christian values and ask for baptism. It is a long journey from paganism to belief in the one Living God and in Jesus Christ our Lord as Saviour. They need to be accompanied on the way and encouraged in their quest.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults was revived at Vatican 2 for this purpose. "Cois Tine" at St. Mary's Pope's Quay has been identified by Bishop Buckley as the organisation with pastoral responsibility for immigrants in Cork. It is an outreach programme of the Society of African Missions Justice and Peace office in co-operation with the Holy Rosary Sisters, the Capuchin and Dominican Communities and other Religious in Cork.
A first step in this Rite of Initiation was taken in St. Patrick's at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th December when Mabel from Nigeria, in the presence of her husband and two children, was introduced to the catechumenate to begin her journey. She was welcomed by Fr. Liam Leader and sponsored by Sr. Mairead MSHR, Fr. Kevin OFMCap and others from Cois Tine.
We would be glad to hear from people in the parish who would like to share their faith, welcome strangers like Mabel into the Church and journey with them into mature faith, under the guidance of Cois Tine. In this way we will continue our missionary tradition in a new way, without leaving home. St. Therese, patroness of the missions, never left her convent!


Christmas Cards

Thanks to all who purchased our special Christmas Cards which were in aid of the Restoration Fund.


Interesting Thoughts

Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.


Volunteers Needed for St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. V de P are looking for volunteers especially younger people who are interested in helping out the poorer sections of society. All it takes is a few hours every week usually on a Monday night visiting families, especially one parent families, who are in difficulties with finances, some suffering from the effects of drug addiction of a partner and general deprivation but who are trying to do their best for their children.
All offers of assistance both male and female would be welcome and particularly so from anyone with experience of dealing with social problems. The organisation is currently undergoing a root and branch phase of renewal and preparing plans of action in order to meet the many challenges from it's ongoing work for the next 5/10 years. Training will be given to all who apply.
Please phone Elmarie at 021-4270444


Learning to Pray - Again

A series of five gatherings to explore experiences of prayer.
Topics will include:
Scripture and Prayer,
The Carmelite tradition of prayer,
The treatment of prayer in 'The Catechism of the Catholic Church'
Liturgical prayer
In addition to input there will be actual experiences of different forms of prayer.
Five Thursday Mornings 11.30 - 12.30
Beginning November 3rd
All are welcome. Come to any or all sessions
Leader: Denis Murphy O.P.
Dominican Centre, Popes Quay, Cork
Phone 001.353.21. 4502267


Lower Glanmire Road Residents Association Christmas Party

Why not have a look and see who you can spot.


Electronic Christmas Blessing

The priests of the parish will extend a Christmas Blessing to parishioners, both home and abroad, through the parish website.
You can nominate somebody to be included in this blessing by either filling in a form available in the Church or by email to mail@stpatrickscork.com or by phone to the sacristy at 0863107499 before 3pm on 24th December.
These greetings will be on our website www.stpatrickscork.com on Christmas morning.
This is a nice (and free) way to remember someone this Christmas.


Christmas Raffle

Congratulations to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas Hamper.


For All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries

An exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th, Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Happy Christmas from all of the staff at Beech Hill Garden Centre


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


St. Patrick's Parish New Donation System

In 2001 the Government introduced a scheme of tax relief for eligible charities in respect of donations received. The parish is a charity and qualifies for the scheme.
There is a leaflet available at the front door of the church that gives the details of how it is proposed to implement this scheme in St. Patrick's.
This is an excellent and worthwhile scheme and availing of legitimate tax refunds is an excellent way to put the finances of the parish on a sound footing.
Please take a leaflet at the front door, fill in your contact details and return it to the box at the front of the church or to the Parish Office.
Time is moving on and an early reply will help us to have everything in place in time for the new tax year in January.
John Cotter, P.P.


Newsletter Contents

This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.

The Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


Youth 2000 - Prayer Group

Wednesday Nights 8.15 pm - Our Lady Crowned, Mayfield
Contact Dave 085-7167904
Join us for prayer and quiet reflection
All (aged 16-35) welcome


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,25th. December 2005o Coll



See Holy Family News

Thanks to COPE

The Parish Bulletin is produced with the help of the children and the print room staff in COPE. Thanks to them for all their hard work during the year.
This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of meetings / events or short articles for publication. There is usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.
We go to print on Monday every week so if you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the sacristy not later than the Sunday before.


Thank You

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who contributed to the Christmas collection. We wish all the parishioners a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.


Interesting Thoughts

Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.


The Giving Tree

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul are very grateful for all the gifts that brightened up many people's lives this Christmas.
Thank you all.


Learning to Pray - Again

A series of five gatherings to explore experiences of prayer.
Topics will include:
Scripture and Prayer,
The Carmelite tradition of prayer,
The treatment of prayer in 'The Catechism of the Catholic Church'
Liturgical prayer
In addition to input there will be actual experiences of different forms of prayer.
Five Thursday Mornings 11.30 - 12.30
Beginning November 3rd
All are welcome. Come to any or all sessions
Leader: Denis Murphy O.P.
Dominican Centre, Popes Quay, Cork
Phone 001.353.21. 4502267


World Day of Peace

Today 1st January is World Day of Peace. Please pray that the World will be a more peaceful place at the end of the day than at the start.
Is there a little 'war' in your life?
Maybe now is a good time to start talks to negotiate a peaceful settlement.


A Special Thank You

The priests of Saint Patrick's and Holy Family gratefully acknowledge the support and collaboration of so many people in the work of the parish:-

Altar Societies,
Collectors,
Fundraising Committee,
Ministers of the Word and The Eucharist,
Organists, Choirs and Cantors,
Parish Bulletin and Website Team,
Sacristans and Servers,
Saint Vincent de Paul Society,
Saint Joseph's Young Priests' Society.
Sick Poor Society.

Sincere thanks to all who contributed to our support, to parish funds and to the church renovation fund.
We wish you a Happy and Holy New Year and look forward to your continued support.


Christmas Raffle

Congratulations to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas Hamper.


For All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries

An exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th, Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Happy Christmas from all of the staff at Beech Hill Garden Centre


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Now that's an interesting thought


Blessed are the hard of hearing, for they shall miss much small talk.


We should not grumble because we don't have what we want - we should be thankful we don't get what we deserve.


Happiness comes when we stop complaining about our troubles and begin to be thankful for the troubles we don't have.


God always gives us what we ask for - or something better.


The loveliest feature in human life is amiability; the most potent, wealth; the most sublime, mercy; the most luxurious, charity; the most stimulating, love; and the most desirable, self-respect.


Newsletter Contents

This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.

The Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


It is a New Year

Do something different this year.
Concentrate on the positive and take up a new voluntary activity.
This is a chance to make a difference and there are many individuals, groups and organisations just waiting for your help.


New Year's Resolutions?

This is a chance to make a new start. Don't forget to include others who are less fortunate and need your help.


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Ow!
Never argue with a fool - people might not notice the difference.

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News

 


Baptism of the Lord...........................

....................................... 8th. January 2006 - No. 997


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:7- 11 )

In the course of his preaching John the Baptist said, 'Someone is following me, someone who is more powerful than I am, and I am not fit to kneel down and undo the strap of his sandals. I have baptised you with water, but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.'
It was at this time that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised in the Jordan by John. No sooner had he come up out of the water than he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit, like a dove, descending on him. And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Isaiah

Oh, come to the water all you who are thirsty; though you have no money, come! Buy corn without money and eat, and, at no cost, wine and milk. Why spend money on what is not bread, your wages on what fails to satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and you will have good things to eat and rich food to enjoy. Pay attention, come to me; listen, and your soul will live. With you I will make an everlasting covenant out of the favours promised to David. See, I have made of you a witness to the peoples, a leader and a master of the nations. See, you will summon a nation you never knew, those unknown will come hurrying to you, for the sake of the Lord your God, of the Holy One of Israel who will glorify you.
Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. Let the wicked man abandon his way, the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on him, to our God who is rich in forgiving; for my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways - it is the Lord who speaks.
Yes, the heavens are as high above the earth as my ways are above your ways, my thoughts above your thoughts. Yes, as the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for the sower and bread for the eating, so the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in what it was sent to do.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Truly, God is my salvation,
I trust, I shall not fear.
For the Lord is my strength, my song,
he became my saviour.
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation. (R)
Give thanks to the Lord, give
praise to his name!
Make his mighty deeds known to the peoples!
Declare the greatness of his name. (R)
Sing a psalm to the Lord
for he has done glorious deeds,
make them known to all the earth!
People of Zion, sing and shout for joy
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. John

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that begot him loves the child whom he begets. We can be sure that we love God's children if we love God himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what loving God is - keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult, because anyone who has been begotten by God has already overcome the world; this is the victory over the world - our faith.
Who can overcome the world? Only the man who believes that Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not with water only, but with water and blood; with the Spirit as another witness - since the Spirit is the truth - so that there are three witnesses, the Spirit, the water and the blood, and all three of them agree. We accept the testimony of human witnesses, but God's testimony is much greater, and this is God's testimony, given as evidence for his Son.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Isaiah

Before he began his preaching ministry, proclaiming the mercy and compassion that God offers all people, Jesus himself came 'to the water': in solidarity with the followers of John, he received the washing offered by the Baptist.
Isaiah's text culminates in the assurance us that the word that goes forth from the Lord's mouth does not do so in vain, it does not return empty.
Baptism marks a turning-point in people's lives: here too the prophet is calling on the 'wicked man' to renounce his evil ways and turn back to the Lord 'who will take pity on him'.
Reading from the letter by John
The Christian Gospel message is outlined in broad strokes by John in this reading. The 'water' is a theme that is central to consideration of baptism, and so is the 'Spirit', the one seen in Genesis as 'hovering over the face of the waters', and in baptism descending on the person being 'washed'.
The style of John is such that each phrase contains a wealth of meaning. Each phrase should be considered well and given its time, as it were, to sink in.


CIT Open Day - 14th January

Cork Institute of Technology are hosting an open day on Saturday 14th January from 10am to 4pm. There will be a Careers Exhibition, in the West Atrium, and a series of Information Sessions and Demonstrations in the various departments throughout the Bishopstown Campus.
Students will have opportunities of meeting lecturers and students and seeing the extensive facilities available both for courses and extracurricular activities.
For further information please ring Mary Pat O'Connor at 4326804 or email openday@cit.ie


Food for Thought

'Most people are quite happy to suffer in silence if they are sure everyone knows they are doing it''


Christmas Greetings

To all the people of St. Patrick's Church and Holy Family:
Thank you for your kind wishes and I wish to return the same wishes to all of you. As we face a New Year may you be blest with peace, good health and serenity and a 3rd All Ireland on the trot!
Christy O'Shaughnessy


New Year's Resolution

Join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary. Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between 12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.


Family Offering Envelopes

The 2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family. Thank you.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Christmas Raffle

Congratulations to Muriel Joy, Lower Glanmire Rd. who won the monster Christmas Hamper.


For All Eternity - 1000 Years of Monasteries

An exhibition tracing the history of monasteries and convents in five
Northern European countries. South Presentation Convent, Cork has been
chosen as the Irish example.
This initiative addresses the need to conserve and regenerate religious
sites in a way that honours and retains something of their founding
intentions.
In the Boys' Old Primary School, Evergreen St, Nov 16th - Jan. 8th, Tuesday
- Saturday 11am to 4pm.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................'Hebe' (first light)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


NSt. Patrick's Parish New Donation System

In 2001 the Government introduced a scheme of tax relief for eligible charities in respect of donations received. The parish is a charity and qualifies for the scheme.
There is a leaflet available at the front door of the church that gives the details of how it is proposed to implement this scheme in St. Patrick's.
This is an excellent and worthwhile scheme and availing of legitimate tax refunds is an excellent way to put the finances of the parish on a sound footing.
Please take a leaflet at the front door, fill in your contact details and return it to the box at the front of the church or to the Parish Office.
John Cotter, P.P.


Newsletter Contents

This is your newsletter and we would be delighted to include notice of meetings/events or short articles for publication. There is usually plenty of space available provided sufficient notice is given.

The Parish Bulletin goes to print on Monday every week. Therefore if you wish to have an item included on a particular weekend you should hand it in to the Sacristy not later than the Sunday before.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


IEvening Classes/Ranganna Oiche

Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian, Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.


New Year's Resolutions?

This is a chance to make a new start. Don't forget to include others who are less fortunate and need your help.


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Autumn / Christmas Dues

Is there a dues envelope sitting on the mantelpiece or in the hall waiting to be returned? Please return all dues envelopes as soon as possible.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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2nd. Sunday of the Year - Year B...........................

....................................... 15th. January 2006 - No. 998


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (1:35- 42 )

As John stood with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared hard at him and said, 'Look, there is the Lamb of God.'
Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, 'What do you want?' They answered 'Rabbi,' - which means Teacher - 'where do you live?' 'Come and see' he replied; so they went and saw where he lived, and stayed with him the rest of that day. It was about the tenth hour.
One of these two who became followers of Jesus after hearing what John had said was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. Early next morning, Andrew met his brother and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' - which means the Christ - and he took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked hard at him and said, 'You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas' - meaning Rock.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Samuel

Samuel was lying in the sanctuary of the Lord where the ark of God was, when the Lord called, 'Samuel! Samuel!' He answered, 'Here I am.' Then he ran to Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me.' Eli said, 'I did not call. Go back and lie down.' So he went and lay down.
Once again the Lord called, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me.' He replied, 'I did not call you, my son; go back and lie down.' Samuel had as yet no knowledge of the Lord and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.
Once again the Lord called, the third time. He got up and went to Eli and said, 'Here I am, since you called me. 'Eli then understood that it was the Lord who was calling the boy, and he said to Samuel, 'Go and lie down, and if someone calls you say, "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening."
So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord then came and stood by, calling as he had done before, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Samuel answered, 'Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.'
Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him and let no word of his fall to the ground.
This is the word of the Lord.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.
I waited, I waited for the Lord
and he stooped down to me;
he heard my cry.
He put a new song into my mouth,
praise of our God. (R)
You do not ask for sacrifice and offerings,
but an open ear.
You do not ask for holocaust and victim.
Instead here am I. (R)
In the scroll of the book it stands written
that I should do your will.
My God, I delight in your law
in the depth of my heart. (R)
Your justice I have proclaimed
in the great assembly.
My lips I have not sealed;
you know it, O Lord. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

The body is not meant for fornication; it is for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. God who raised the Lord from the dead, will by his power raise us up too.
You know, surely, that your bodies are members making up the body of Christ; anyone who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.
Keep away from fornication. All the other sins are committed outside the body; but to fornicate is to sin against your own body. Your body, you know, is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you since you received him from God. You are not your own property; you have been bought and paid for. That is why you should use your body for the glory of God.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Samuel

There is a resonance for every disciple in the narrative of the Lord 'speaking' to young Samuel.
This reading is a prelude to the episode in the Gospel according to John, where the Baptist points out Jesus, describing him as the 'lamb of God'. The outcome sees Andrew and Peter becoming disciples of Jesus. They 'heard' the word the Baptist spoke and acted on it.
Samuel likewise grew up having first heard the 'voice' of the Lord. What a testament it is that it could be said of Samuel that the Lord ' let no word of his fall to the ground'.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

This reading begins dramatically - 'the body is not meant for fornication'.
The Christian disciple 'belongs' now to Christ. His or her body is to be dedicated as a Temple of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God. For this reason alone, anything like fornication is unworthy of the Christian body.


Diabetes Federation of Ireland Cork Branch

Will hold a Public Information Meeting in the Gresham Metropole Hotel

On Sunday 22nd January at 2.30pm

New Research on Diabetes Self-Management

Speakers:

Professor Colin P Bradley UCC
Ms Fiona Rush, HSE dietician
Ms Kate Brownr Pharmacist Unicare, Physical Activity Co-ordinator

For further information contact 4274229 or sro@diabetes.ie


Cork Friends of Lough Derg

We the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.


New Year's Resolution

Join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary. Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between 12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.


Family Offering Envelopes

The 2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family. - Thank you.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Ministers of the Eucharist

Are you interested in joining the Ministry of the Eucharist team? Are you able to attend the 6pm Sunday Mass on a regular basis? If so, please contact the Sacristy.


Ministers of the Word

Guide notes for the readings for January to March are available for collection in the sacristy.


Christening

Welcome to the Christian Community

Bianka Rosa Ziemkiewicz


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................'Hebe' (first light)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


Thank You

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who contributed to the Christmas collection which amounted to €2166.09. We wish all the parishioners a peaceful and happy New Year.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


IEvening Classes/Ranganna Oiche

Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian, Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.


"Strictly Come Dancing"...................."Children in Need"

I have followed the show from the beginning and I fear that middle aged men have not fared well. I was, of course, 'rooting' for Denis Taylor, who danced with his aunts when he was growing up in Ireland. They were champion Irish dancers. Alas, he did not make it.
Aled Jones (of I'm walking on air fame and presenter of 'Songs of Praise') amazed us all by making it yo the semi-final. Over 10 million viewers watched this program where the participants danced for 778 miles.
There were two objectives to this program, to find a winner and to raise money for 'Children in Need'. It was great to know that such an elegant program has also helped the underprivileged by raising in excess of £1.5 million. Great stuff.

Angela Mulvihill.


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Autumn / Christmas Dues

Is there a dues envelope sitting on the mantelpiece or in the hall waiting to be returned? Please return all dues envelopes as soon as possible.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News

 

 


3rd. Sunday of the Year - Year B...........................

....................................... 22nd. January 2006 - No. 999


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:14 - 20)

After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. 'The time has come' he said 'and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.'
As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake - for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men.' And at once they left their nets and followed him. Going on a little further, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending their nets. He called them at once and, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they went after him.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Jonah

The word of the Lord was addressed to Jonah: 'Up' he said 'Go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach to them as I told you to.' Jonah set out and went to Nineveh in obedience to the word of the Lord.
Now Nineveh was a city great beyond compare: it took three days to cross it. Jonah went on into the city, making a day's journey. He preached in these words, 'Only forty days more and Nineveh is going to be destroyed.' And the people of Nineveh believed in God; they proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least.
God saw their efforts to renounce their evil behaviour. And God relented: he did not inflict on them the disaster he had threatened.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) Lord make me know your ways.
Lord make me know your ways.
Lord, teach me your paths.
Make me walk in your truth, and teach me:
for you are God my saviour. (R)
Remember your mercy, Lord,
and the love you have shown from of old.
In your love remember me,
because of your goodness, O Lord. (R)
The Lord is good and upright.
He shows the path to those who stray,
he guides the humble in the right path;
he teaches his way to the poor. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

Brothers, our time is growing short. Those who have wives should live as though they had none, and those who mourn should live as though they had nothing to mourn for; those who are enjoying life should live as though there were nothing to laugh about; those whose life is buying things should live as though they had nothing of their own; and those who have to deal with the world should not become engrossed in it. I say this because the world as we know it is passing away.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Jonah

In the earlier part of the book of Jonah he had 'run the other way', but now he sets out in obedience to the Lord's summons. The words, 'preach to them as I told you' are a reference to the earlier summons God had issued.
The image of the Lord 'relenting' due to the reaction of the people 'sackcloth and ashes' and not inflicting any disaster on the people should have an echo in the heart of each of us.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

The early Christians believed that the second coming was imminent. This belief led to dramatic and extreme views of the 'world' in which we live, views that included downgrading the 'normal' way of behaving towards one's spouse, towards the memory of one's loved ones who had died etc.
The relevance of this reading lies in us being advised to fix our minds and hearts on the coming of the Lord and make life choices in the light of this 'goal' and 'destiny'.


Diabetes Federation of Ireland Cork Branch

Will hold a Public Information Meeting in the Gresham Metropole Hotel

On Sunday 22nd January at 2.30pm

New Research on Diabetes Self-Management

Speakers:

Professor Colin P Bradley UCC
Ms Fiona Rush, HSE dietician
Ms Kate Brownr Pharmacist Unicare, Physical Activity Co-ordinator

For further information contact 4274229 or sro@diabetes.ie


Cork Friends of Lough Derg

We the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.


New Year's Resolution

Join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary. Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between 12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.


Family Offering Envelopes

The 2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family. - Thank you.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Ministers of the Eucharist

Are you interested in joining the Ministry of the Eucharist team? Are you able to attend the 6pm Sunday Mass on a regular basis? If so, please contact the Sacristy.


Ministers of the Word

Guide notes for the readings for January to March are available for collection in the sacristy.


Christening

Welcome to the Christian Community

Bianka Rosa Ziemkiewicz


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................'Coreopsis' (early sunrise)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


Thank You

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who contributed to the Christmas collection which amounted to €2166.09. We wish all the parishioners a peaceful and happy New Year.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


IEvening Classes/Ranganna Oiche

Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian, Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.


The Words we Use

Achilles' Heel
An Achilles' heel is a perceived weakness in someone otherwise considered solid and perhaps infallible.
The ancient Greek legend tells how Thetis dipped her son Achilles into the river Styx with the purpose of making him injury proof. She held him by his heel which remained above the water. Achilles grew up to be an invincible soldier. His enemy, Paris, learned of Achilles' weakness and killed him in the Trojan war with an arrow shot through his heel. Homer told the full story in the Illiad.


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Wise Words

'A chip on the shoulder is the heaviest load you can carry''


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News


4th. Sunday of the Year - Year B...........................

....................................... 29th. January 2006 - No. 1000


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:21 - 28)

Jesus and his followers went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the sabbath came Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority.
In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit, and it shouted, 'What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.' But Jesus said sharply, 'Be quiet! Come out of him!' And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started asking each other what it all meant. 'Here is a teaching that is new' they said 'and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.'
And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding countryside.
This is the Gospel of the Lord

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Deuteronomy

Moses said to the people: 'Your God will raise up for you a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from your own brothers; to him you must listen. This is what you yourselves asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the Assembly. 'Do not let me hear again' you said 'the voice of the Lord my God, nor look any longer on this great fire, or I shall die;' and the Lord said to me, 'All they have spoken is well said. I will raise up a prophet like yourself for them from their own brothers; I will put my words into his mouth and he shall tell them all I command him. The man who does not listen to my words that he speaks in my name, shall be held answerable to me for it. But the prophet who presumes to say in my name a thing that I have not commanded him to say, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die."

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
Come, ring out our joy to the Lord;
hail the rock who saves us.
Let us come before him giving thanks,
with songs let us hail the Lord. (R)
Come in; let us kneel and bend low;
let us kneel before the God who made us
for he is our God and we
the people who belong to his pasture,
the flock that is led by his hand. (R)
O that today you would listen to his voice!
'Harden not your hearts as at Meribah,
as on that day at Massah in the desert
when your fathers put me to the test;
when they tried me, though they saw my work.' (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

I would like to see you free from all worry. An unmarried man can devote himself to the Lord's affairs, all he need worry about is pleasing the Lord; but a married man has to worry about the world's affairs and devote himself to pleasing his wife: he is torn two ways. In the same way an unmarried woman, like a young girl, can devote herself to the Lord's affairs; all she need worry about is being holy in body and spirit. The married woman, on the other hand, has to worry about the world's affairs and devote herself to pleasing her husband. I say this only to help you, not to put a halter round your necks, but simply to make sure that everything is as it should be, and that you give your undivided attention to the Lord.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Deuteronomy

The people were genuinely afraid that God might speak directly to them from Mount Horeb, that is why they wanted these intermediaries, the prophets. In this reading Moses assures the people that God will raise up 'a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from your own brothers'.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

The early Christians believed that the second coming was imminent. This belief led to discussion about the wisdom of 'leaving the world' and devoting oneself entirely to the Lord. In this reading Paul outlines how this could be done and emphasises that we he 'would like to see you free from all worry'.


Chinese New Year ....' The Year of the Dog'

I have wondered if is it possible for Chinese people to maintain a Chinese identity while assimilating into Irish culture? I believe it is and that belief is based on the experiences of many Chinese people I know living and working in Ireland. They have put great effort into our economy.
They now greet their New Year and their celebrations can last for up to three days. Among their inventions were the calendar and bridges. Their predominant colour is red and their native flower is the beautiful peony. I wish all the members of our Chinese community a very happy new year.
'GONG HA FA CHOI!!'
- Angela Mulvihill


Cork Friends of Lough Derg

We the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.


New Year's Resolution

Join the Mayfield Brass Band and learn to read music and how to play a brass instrument or the drums. No musical experience is necessary. Ages 8 to adult welcome.
Call to the Band Room at St. Joseph's Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield on Wednesdays between 8 and 9 pm, or on Sundays between 12noon and 1pm or telephone 4502135.


Family Offering Envelopes

The 2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family. - Thank you.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


The words we use

Burning our Bridges / Boats
If we burn our bridges / boats we are putting ourselves in a position of no return. The Roman army generals adopted a practice of burning they bridges they crossed on the way into battle, removing any thought of retreat from their minds. The also used to burn their boats after a sea invasion again eliminating any idea of withdrawal.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................'Coreopsis' (early sunrise)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


Open Day

St. Partick's Infant National School
Experience the Care, Encouragement and Education in our specifically dedicated Infant National School on Wednesday February 1st at 9.30am

Enquiries to 4551593 or email stpinfants@eircom.net
Visit our website www.stpatricksinfants.net


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


Evening Classes/Ranganna Oiche

Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian, Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.


Wise Words

'Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer'


Eternal Word Television Network

EWTN is a Catholic television and radio station and is now available free of charge to SKY subscribers.
ETWN TV is on channel 680 and EWTN radio is on channel 987.
For monthly program phone 001.353.61.394400


Wanted

For Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co. Cork. Phone 4661552.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)

 


5th. Sunday of the Year ...........................

....................................... 5th. February 2006 - No. 1001


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:29 - 39)

On leaving the synagogue Jesus went with James and John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon's mother-in-law had gone to bed with fever, and they told him about her straightaway. He went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on him.
That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were sick and those who were possessed by devils. The whole town came crowding round the door, and he cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another; he also cast out many devils, but he would not allow them to speak, because they knew who he was.
In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house, and went to a lonely place and prayed there. Simon and his companions set out in search of him, and when they found him they said, 'Everybody is looking for you.' He answered, 'Let us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring country towns, so that I can preach there too, because that is why I came.'
And he went through all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out devils.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Job

Job began to speak:
Is not man's life on earth nothing more than pressed service, his time no better than hired drudgery? Like the slave sighing for the shade, or the workman with no thought but his wages, months of delusion I have assigned to me, nothing for my own but nights of grief.
Lying in bed I wonder, 'When will it be day?' Risen I think, 'How slowly evening comes!' Restlessly I fret till twilight falls. Swifter than a weaver's shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath, and that my eyes will never again see joy.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.
Praise the Lord for he is good;
sing to our God for he is loving:
to him our praise is due. (R)
The Lord builds up Jerusalem
and brings back Israel's exiles,
he heals the broken-hearted,
he binds up all their wounds.
He fixes the number of stars;
he calls each one by its name. (R)
Our Lord is great and almighty;
his wisdom can never be measured.
The Lord raises the lowly;
he humbles the wicked to the dust. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! If I had chosen this work myself, I might have been paid for it, but as I have not, it is a responsibility which has been put into my hands.
Do you know what my reward is? It is this: in my preaching, to be able to offer the Good News free, and not insist on the rights the gospel gives me.
So though I am not a slave to any man I have made myself the slave of everyone, so as to win as many as I could. For the weak I made myself weak. I made myself all things to all men in order to save some at any cost; and I still do this, for the sake of the gospel, to have a share in its blessing.

This is the word of the Lord.


Nuturing Our Children's Faith

The Bishops have issued a pastoral letter entitled 'Nurturing our Children's faith'. This is a summary of that letter.
Bishops and priests feel privileged and happy to be present at significant moments in the lives of people. On such occasions, whether joyful or sorrowful, faith makes a great difference. Experience demonstrates that the faith of children is best nurtured when home, school and parish work together in partnership.
The witness of love in the family is an irreplaceable foundation out of which a child's faith can grow and be nourished. This witness of love is visible in husbands and wives, in people who are parenting alone, in childless couples, in single people, in those who care for the elderly and in the attention given to others who are physically or mentally challenged.
Many people seem to have more of everything except time. The gift of time spent with their children is one of the most precious gifts that parents can give. Time spent in reflection, prayer and in developing a relationship with God is vital for both parents and children. Many people devote time to works of service and caring. Time given to others enriches all our lives. Such witness helps children to make choices based on sound Christian values which offer an antidote to consumerism.
Research has shown that marriage is best able to provide the stability that allows children to flourish. This is not to deny that goodness is to be found in other family structures. It is important to remember that a family is holy, not because it is perfect but because God's grace is at work in it. The presence of caring parents and a strong foundation in Christian values can be vital supports to adolescents as they face the pressures of modern life. It is in the home that children learn the message of Christ for the first time. Family prayer, family meals, family rituals, the use of holy water, the displaying of sacred images - all convey a Christian approach to life.
Coming together to celebrate the sacraments and the feasts of the Liturgical Year strengthens the bonds of unity within the local and wider church. As Christians our hope is rooted in Christ. Gathering around him at Mass gives us strength to develop a loving, sensitive, forgiving and nurturing home environment. Parents are the first and best teachers in the ways of faith. The teachers in school with the support of parents, chaplains, diocesan advisers, members of religious orders and others are achieving great things.
At parish level, along with diocesan and order priests there are youth and family ministers working to pass on the faith to the next generation. The Church owes a debt of gratitude to all of these people and agencies and the fruits of their work are to be seen in many signs of hope and new growth. Children's faith is best nourished when home, school and parish work together in partnership.


Reading from Job

The people were living in an uneasy situation, marked by a sense of drudgery, delusion and pessimism that is convinced 'my eyes will never again see joy'.
What Jesus will do is to come to where the human being suffers and is ill at ease, and bring healing. The healing presence of Jesus, as described in today's gospel, provides a stark contrast with the dejection in Job's heart.


Special Collection

Lourdes Invalid Fund
A special collection will take place at all Masses next weekend. This collection subsidises the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for individuals who's health and / or means would otherwise prevent them from travelling to Lourdes. It also subsidises the travel of essential care personnel. It is administered by Monsigneur Kevin O'Callaghan, PP,VG, Parochial House, Bandon, Co.Cork.
Please support this worthy cause.


Thank You

The Combined Counties Association wish to thank the people who attend Mass in St. Patrick's for their generosity and help during the recent Church Gate Collection in aid of Edel House. Sister Jane and the staff at Edel House are most grateful for your generous contribution of €735 and extend their sincere thanks.


Cork Friends of Lough Derg

We the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a support meeting in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday February 13th at 8.00pm
Everyone is welcome.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

The healing message of Jesus' gospel is balm to the body and soul of those in need. Paul is one of those whose duty it is to preach the gospel.
What the preacher must do, Paul says, in order to share in the blessing of the gospel, is to preach it to each person in a way that reflects where they are. 'I made myself all things to all men'.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


The words we use

Burning our Bridges / Boats
If we burn our bridges / boats we are putting ourselves in a position of no return. The Roman army generals adopted a practice of burning they bridges they crossed on the way into battle, removing any thought of retreat from their minds. The also used to burn their boats after a sea invasion again eliminating any idea of withdrawal.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................'Coreopsis' (early sunrise)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


The Coeliac Society of Ireland

The Southern Branch of the Coeliac Society will hold a meeting in the SMA Centre, Wilton, on Tuesday February 7th at 8.00pm
There will be an informative talk on cross-contamination in the coeliac diet and a bread maker machine demonstration. Refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


Evening Classes/Ranganna Oiche

Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai
Computers, Gaeilge, Pottery, Creative Writing, French, Italian, Cooking and Baking...... at beginner and advanced levels
For further Information / Tuilleadh Eolas
Fon 4821955
Co-ordinateoir - Nuala Ni Loinsigh
The availability of classes is subject to the numbers enrolling.


A good complaint

We had more articles than we had room for this week. Those omitted will be included next week.


Alpha Training Day

On Saturday 18th February in the SMA Centre, Wilton from 10am to 1pm, Cost €5.

Fr. Pat Collins is a well known conference speaker and member of Alpha Ireland Management Executive. He will cover the principles and practicalities of running the Alpha Course. For further details phone Sr. Bridget 4270632


Wanted

For Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co. Cork. Phone 4661552.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)


6th. Sunday of the Year ...........................

....................................... 12th. February 2006 - No. 1002


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:40 - 45)

A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: 'If you want to' he said 'you can cure me.' Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. 'Of course I want to!' he said. 'Be cured!' And the leprosy left him at once and he was cured. Jesus immediately sent him away and sternly ordered him, 'Mind you say nothing to anyone, but go and show yourself to the priest and make the offering for your healing prescribed by Moses as evidence of your recovery.'
The man went away, but then started talking about it freely and telling the story everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer go openly into any town, but had to stay outside in places where nobody lived. Even so, people from all around would come to him.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Leviticus

The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 'If a swelling or scab or shiny spot appears on a man's skin, a case of leprosy of the skin is to be suspected. The man must be taken to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests who are his sons.
'The man is leprous: he is unclean. The priest must declare him unclean; he is suffering from leprosy of the head. A man infected with leprosy must wear his clothing torn and his hair disordered; he must shield his upper lip and cry, 'Unclean, unclean.' As long as the disease lasts he must be unclean; and therefore he must live apart; he must live outside the camp.'

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) You are my refuge, O Lord; You fill me with the joy of salvation.
Happy the man whose offence is forgiven,
whose sin is remitted.
O happy the man to whom the Lord
imputes no guilt,
in whose spirit is no guile. (R)
But now I have acknowledged my sins;
my guilt I did not hide.
I said: 'I will confess
my offence to the Lord.'
And you, Lord, have forgiven
the guilt of my sin. (R)
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
exult, you just!
O come, ring out your joy,
all you upright of heart. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all, do it for the glory of God. Never do anything offensive to anyone - to Jews or Greeks or to the Church of God; just as I try to be helpful to everyone at all times, not anxious for my own advantage but for the advantage of everyone else, so that they may be saved.
Take me for your model, as I take Christ.

This is the word of the Lord.


Nuturing Our Children's Faith

The Bishops have issued a pastoral letter entitled 'Nurturing our Children's faith'. This is a summary of that letter.
Bishops and priests feel privileged and happy to be present at significant moments in the lives of people. On such occasions, whether joyful or sorrowful, faith makes a great difference. Experience demonstrates that the faith of children is best nurtured when home, school and parish work together in partnership.
The witness of love in the family is an irreplaceable foundation out of which a child's faith can grow and be nourished. This witness of love is visible in husbands and wives, in people who are parenting alone, in childless couples, in single people, in those who care for the elderly and in the attention given to others who are physically or mentally challenged.
Many people seem to have more of everything except time. The gift of time spent with their children is one of the most precious gifts that parents can give. Time spent in reflection, prayer and in developing a relationship with God is vital for both parents and children. Many people devote time to works of service and caring. Time given to others enriches all our lives. Such witness helps children to make choices based on sound Christian values which offer an antidote to consumerism.
Research has shown that marriage is best able to provide the stability that allows children to flourish. This is not to deny that goodness is to be found in other family structures. It is important to remember that a family is holy, not because it is perfect but because God's grace is at work in it. The presence of caring parents and a strong foundation in Christian values can be vital supports to adolescents as they face the pressures of modern life. It is in the home that children learn the message of Christ for the first time. Family prayer, family meals, family rituals, the use of holy water, the displaying of sacred images - all convey a Christian approach to life.
Coming together to celebrate the sacraments and the feasts of the Liturgical Year strengthens the bonds of unity within the local and wider church. As Christians our hope is rooted in Christ. Gathering around him at Mass gives us strength to develop a loving, sensitive, forgiving and nurturing home environment. Parents are the first and best teachers in the ways of faith. The teachers in school with the support of parents, chaplains, diocesan advisers, members of religious orders and others are achieving great things.
At parish level, along with diocesan and order priests there are youth and family ministers working to pass on the faith to the next generation. The Church owes a debt of gratitude to all of these people and agencies and the fruits of their work are to be seen in many signs of hope and new growth. Children's faith is best nourished when home, school and parish work together in partnership.


Reading from Leviticus

Each generation can see an 'improvement' in the manner of dealing with people with what were, at first, 'unusual' health conditions. In our own time, the touching of suffering from AIDS was seen as breaking a taboo and recognising the dignity of those suffering from the effects of that virus.
In today's gospel Jesus is recounted as not only healing the leper but actually 'touching' him. The more ancient treatment of people with leprous sores, 'Unclean, unclean' is in marked contrast to Jesus stretching out his hand to touch and heal the man with leprosy.


Social and Resource Centre - Roche's Buildings - News

On the 25th November we held our Christmas Dinner and Dance in the Metropole Hotel. What a wonderful night we all had. It was a brilliant way to begin the Christmas festivities and all those present made a great effort to enjoy themselves. The dinner was fantastic. The music was provided by Con Twomey and he really got the feet dancing. The floor was full for the night. There were many spot prizes on the night to add to the festive fun. Our sincere thanks to all who supported us on the night. Their support made the night a memorable one.
On December 15th we held our annual get together in the House at Roche's Buildings. Over 60 people attended. We had great food, music, song and dance as well as the odd alcoholic drink or two!!!. Music on the night was by "The Krangston King". The talent under one roof was phenomenal and a great party atmosphere ensued for many hours. It as a great surprise to all when Santa made an unscheduled stop during this very busy time and actually sang for about 20 minutes. He really made the night and he promised that he would call to us all again on Christmas Eve!!!!!
Our sincere thanks to Mahon Point Shopping Centre, in conjunction with the Evening Echo, who gave us €200 towards our Christmas Party. It just shows the generosity of businesses, and it is nice to see such demonstrations of good will towards the communities in the Cork area,
The House is open every Tuesday and Thursday night. Please feel free to call.


Wilma the Whale, a sad story

Wilma the whale is dead. She died from a combination of factors, muscle damage, kidney failure and dehydration. She was eleven years old and weighed several tons. This was revealed after a post-mortem we performed by a very experienced vet.
She was a very graceful animal. She had not been sedated at any stage and did a lot of banging and thrashing about which made it difficult to control her. Her species homeland is in Disco Bay, Greenland where weather conditions can be quite severe.
Jonah was one of God's reluctant prophets in the old testament, he did not heed God's wish. His boat sank, he was swallowed by a whale and he spent three days in the whale's belly. He was truly repentant for his disobedience and he prayed for forgiveness. God delivered him to safety.

Angela Mulvihill


Cork Friends of Lough Derg

We the Cork Friends of Lough Derg are fund raising for the refurbishment of the pilgrimage centre. Many Cork people visit Lough Derg each year. We are holding a variety concert at Moran's Silversprings Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Featuring Sean O Se, Natural Gas, the Cork Garda Choir and many more well known artistes.
Tickets €20 are available from the St. Vincent de Paul Office in Tuckey Street, Denis Hyland Photographers Washington Street or by phoning 43612161 or 4883288.


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a support meeting in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday February 13th at 8.00pm
Everyone is welcome.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

Young people often choose 'models' whose pattern of behaviour they wish to follow. Christian disciples have Christ as their model, but Paul is now explicitly offering himself as a model to emulate and imitate. It is a remarkable thing to say: 'take me as your model, as I take Christ'.


Polish Chaplin Appointed to the Polish Community

Fr. Peter Galus has arrived in Cork and he will be working with the local Polish Community and looking after their spiritual needs.
He can be contacted through the following mobile number - 087-6951913


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................Camellia (Susan Stone)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


Date for your diary

The Army massed bands will play in a charity concert in the city Hall on Friday 14th February. Proceeds will go to the Defence Forces Welfare Fund. Tickets €10, €15 and €25 from City Hall Ticket Office.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely


A Joyous Celebration

There will be a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy O'Shaughnessey to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's after the 6pm mass next Saturday.
Refreshments will be served in the parish hall after the presentation and all are welcome.


Alpha Training Day

On Saturday 18th February in the SMA Centre, Wilton from 10am to 1pm, Cost €5.

Fr. Pat Collins is a well known conference speaker and member of Alpha Ireland Management Executive. He will cover the principles and practicalities of running the Alpha Course. For further details phone Sr. Bridget 4270632


Wanted

For Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co. Cork. Phone 4661552.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)

 


7th. Sunday of the Year ...........................

....................................... 19th. February 2006 - No. 1003


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (2:1 - 12)

When Jesus returned to Capernaum, word went round that he was back; and so many people collected that there was no room left, even in front of the door. He was preaching the word to them when some people came bringing him a paralytic carried by four men, but as the crowds made it impossible to get the man to him, they stripped the roof over the place where Jesus was; and when they had made an opening, they lowered the stretcher on which the paralytic lay. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, 'My child, your sins are forgiven.'
Now some scribes were sitting there, and they thought to themselves, 'How can this man talk like that? He is blaspheming. Who can forgive sins but God? Jesus inwardly aware that this was what they were thinking, said to them, 'Why do you have these thoughts in your hearts? Which of these is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven' or to say, 'Get up, pick up your stretcher and walk?' But to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins' - he said to the paralytic - 'I order you: get up, pick up your stretcher, and go off home.' And the man got up, picked up his stretcher at once and walked out in front of everyone, so that they were all astounded and praised God saying, 'We have never seen anything like this.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Isaiah

Thus says the Lord:
No need to recall the past, no need to think about what was done before.
See, I am doing a new deed, even now it comes to light, can you not see it?
Yes, I am making a road in the wilderness, paths in the wilds. The people I have formed for myself will sing my praises. Jacob, you have not invoked me, you have not troubled yourself, Israel, on my behalf. Instead you have burdened me with your sins, troubled me with your iniquities. I it is, I it is, who must blot out everything and not remember your sins.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) Heal my soul for I have sinned against you.
Happy the man who considers the poor and the weak.
The Lord will save him in the day of evil,
will guard him, give him life, make him happy in the land
and will not give him up to the will of his foes. (R)
The Lord will help him on his bed of pain,
he will bring him back from sickness to health.
As for me, I said, 'Lord, have mercy on me,
heal my soul for I have sinned against you.' (R)
If you uphold me I shall be unharmed
and set in your presence for evermore.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel
from age to age. Amen. Amen. (R)


A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

I swear by God's truth, there is no Yes and No about what we say to you. The Son of God, the Christ Jesus we proclaimed among you - I mean Silvanus and Timothy and I - was never Yes and No: with him it was always Yes, and however many the promises God made, the Yes to them all is in him.
That is why it is 'through him' that we answer Amen to the praise of God. Remember it is God himself who assures us all, and you, of our standing in Christ, and has anointed us, marking us with his seal and giving us the pledge, the Spirit, that we carry in our hearts.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Isaiah

This Isaiah reading is seen by the Church as a a prophecy of the healing and divine forgiveness described in today's gospel.
There is a sense of expectation in this forward-looking text. The Lord is reported as saying 'I am doing a new deed' and is depicted as not remembering people's sins.
People are constantly looking for something new and equally keen that God 'not remember' their sins.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

The gift of the Spirit, mentioned in this text is what gives Paul, and Christian preachers like him, the assurance and self-confidence to preach the positive message.
Yes is the word, as it was the word associated with Jesus himself.
"Master, where do you live?" - "Come and see." (John 1)


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Learning support for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other learning difficulties.
Help for children who do not qualify for resource in schools
Call 001.353.21.4861480 for more information.


A Joyous Celebration

There will be a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy O'Shaughnessey to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's after the 6pm mass this Saturday.
Refreshments will be served in the parish hall after the presentation and all are welcome.


Bishopstown Lay Dominican Chapter invite you to join them in

A Day of Reflection and Prayer
On Saturday February 25th
In St. Dominic's Retreat House, Ennismore, Montenotte, Phone 4502520
Registration 10am. Mass 5.15 p.m.
Offering €28.(including lunch and coffee breaks)
For booking contact: Rose O Luasa 001.353 21.4874545


Family Offering Envelopes

The 2006 Family Offerings envelopes are available. If you would like to make your weekly contribution to the parish through this new system please pick up the envelopes at St. Patrick's or Holy Family.


Food for Thought

'The first step to wisdom is silence - the second is listening.'

'A good listener is not only popular, but after a while he knows a few things'.


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society gives support to both people with Alzheimer's Disease and their Carers. A Day Care Centre is available in Cork City and Home Care / Support is available throughout the City and County. The Society is in the process of building a new Day Care Centre in Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork.
If you require information about the society please phone 4391690.


Charity Concert

The Army massed bands will play in a charity concert in the city Hall next Friday 14th February.
Proceeds will go to the Defence Forces Welfare Fund.
Tickets €10, €15 and €25 from City Hall Ticket Office.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................Camellia (Susan Stone)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Creative Writing Course

Short story, Drama, Poetry, Writing Techniques explored.
Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm starting 16th January - March 9th - 9 weeks

Three written exercises explored in each class, one to one feedback given

Carraig House, North Mall, Cork

Maximum group size 12 people.

Cost €180, concession €130.

Public reading on March 8th.

Contact: Deborah Culhane NUJ, (6th year facilitating workshops)

at 086 815 8449 or at www.deborahculhane.com


St. Patrick's Parish Accounts for 2005

Income
Offertory Collections €64,732
Donations/Bequests € 7,859
Shrines Boxes €13,856
Books/Magazines € 4,438
Rent € 222
Investment Income
& Interest € 615
Building Fund Income €120,942
Capital Grants €30,000
Mission Boxes
(Peru/Ecuador) € 862
Other €5,630

Total Receipts: €249,156

Payments
Wages / Salaries / Stipends €32,180
Rent / Rates /
Service Charges € 504
Insurance €12,811
Light / Heat €14,870
Phone/Post/Stationery €3,964
Church Requisites € 8,546
Books / magazines € 3,993
Repairs / Maintenance /
Cleaning €114,116
Purchase of equipment € 8,071
Other purchases € 184
Schools Other € 100
Professional fees € 384
Bank Interest / Charges € 615
Contributions
Diocesan Fund € 5,259
Benevolent Fund € 4,043
Eucharistic Procession € 500
Confirmation € 410
MissionBox Forwarded € 719
Miscellaneous € 8,023

Total Payments €219,293

Balance for year €29,863


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolu


Wanted

For Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Philippines, Ethiopia and Romania
Rosary Beady, Videos, Audio Tapes, Medals, Small Statues, Scapulars etc.
Send direct to: Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate, Midletin, Co. Cork. Phone 4661552.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)

 


8th. Sunday of the Year ...........................

....................................... 26th. February 2006 - No. 1004


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (2:18 - 22)

One day when John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, some people came and said to Jesus, 'Why is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?
"Jesus replied, 'Surely the bridegroom's attendants would never think of fasting while the bridegroom is still with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they could not think of fasting. But the time will come for the bridegroom to be taken away from them, and then, on that day, they will fast. No one sews a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old cloak; if he does, the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old, and the tear gets worse. And nobody puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost and the skins too. No! New wine, new wineskins!'

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Hosea

Thus says the Lord:
I am going to lure her and lead her out into the wilderness and speak to her heart. There she will respond to me as she did when she was young, as she did when she came out of the land of Egypt. I will betroth you to myself for ever, betroth you with integrity and justice, with tenderness and love; I will betroth you to myself with faithfulness, and you will come to know the Lord.
This is the word of the Lord.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) The Lord is compassion and love.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings. (R)
It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of your ills,
who redeems your life from the grave,
who crowns you with love and compassion. (R)
The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
He does not treat us according to our sins
nor repay us according to our faults. (R)
So far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.
As a father has compassion on his sons,
the Lord has pity on those who fear him. (R)


A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

Unlike other people, we need no letters of recommendation either to you or from you, because you are yourselves our letter, written in our hearts, that anybody can see and read, and it is plain that you are a letter from Christ, drawn up by us, and written, not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on the tablets of your living hearts.
Before God, we are confident of this through Christ: not that we are qualified in ourselves to claim anything as our own work: all our qualifications come from God. He is the one who has given us the qualifications to be the administrators of this new covenant, which is not a covenant of written letters but of the Spirit: the written letter brings death, but the Spirit gives life.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from Hoseah

This is a text that tells of the love with which God graces the people.
The common theme in this reading and today's Gospel is marriage. In the Old Testament we have the 'betrothing' of the people and in the Gospel we have the implicit self-description of Jesus as 'bridegroom'.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

At the start of this passage Paul is vexed that the people in Corinth were seeking some kind of a 'letter of recommendation'. He tells them that 'all our qualifications' come from God and that their covenant is one of the Spirit rather than one of 'written letters'.


Caring for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March

Starting on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask (and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.


A Grand Event

There was a special presentation to Canon Liam Leader and Father Christy O'Shaughnessy to mark their years of ministry in Saint Patrick's after the 6pm mass last Saturday.
There was a good crowd in attendance and many joined in with the party and refreshments in the parish hall after the mass. John Keating was there with his camera. Why not visit the website and see a selection of the nice photographs?


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Gala Concert

In aid of St. Finbarr's South Parish Church Renovation Fund at St. Finbarr's South Chapel on Friday 10th March at 8pm

Appearing will be:
Emma Kate Tobia, Soprano
David Maguire, Tenor
Louise O'Sullivan, Mezzo Soprano

with Special Guests:
City of Cork Male Voice Choir
Chorus of Opera Cork
Cork Barrack Street Band

Tickets €15
Pro - Musica Oliver Plunkett St.
St. Finbarr's South Chapel (after Masses)
O'Mahony's Printers, Parliament St.


Thank You - Christy O'Shaughnessy

Just a short few lines to thank the parishioners of St. Patrick's Parish for their generosity and acknowledgement last Saturday evening. It was heart warming and indeed an opportunity for me to say thanks in a formal setting. Again thanks to all of you and especially to those who organised everything.


Cork Simon Community Shop

We urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.


Christian Initiation of Adults

Bishop Buckley will celebrate the election or enrolment of candidates for Baptism according to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in the Cathedral at the vigil Mass of the 1st Sunday of Lent on Saturday 4th March at 6pm. All are welcome.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................Clivia


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent


Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.

Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April

Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.

Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


St. Patrick's Parish Accounts for 2005

Income
Offertory Collections €64,732
Donations/Bequests € 7,859
Shrines Boxes €13,856
Books/Magazines € 4,438
Rent € 222
Investment Income
& Interest € 615
Building Fund Income €120,942
Capital Grants €30,000
Mission Boxes
(Peru/Ecuador) € 862
Other €5,630

Total Receipts: €249,156

Payments
Wages / Salaries / Stipends €32,180
Rent / Rates /
Service Charges € 504
Insurance €12,811
Light / Heat €14,870
Phone/Post/Stationery €3,964
Church Requisites € 8,546
Books / magazines € 3,993
Repairs / Maintenance /
Cleaning €114,116
Purchase of equipment € 8,071
Other purchases € 184
Schools Other € 100
Professional fees € 384
Bank Interest / Charges € 615
Contributions
Diocesan Fund € 5,259
Benevolent Fund € 4,043
Eucharistic Procession € 500
Confirmation € 410
MissionBox Forwarded € 719
Miscellaneous € 8,023

Total Payments €219,293

Balance for year €29,863


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him abso


Full Again this Week

We did not have enough room to include all we received for this week. Items not printed will be included next week.


Lower Glanmire Road Residents Association

The annual general meeting will take place on Monday March 6th at 8pm in the Parish hall. All are welcome.


Scoil Inse Ratha Parents Association

Cookery Demonstration by Master Chef with 'Craic agus Comedy'in The Sports Complex, Little Island on Monday 27th February at 8.15pm
Free Spot Prizes, raffle on door ticket
Tickets €10 from
Eileen Hanley 087-9607186 and Marie Flynn 087-6436148
Come to the show, stay for the craic, leave with laughter.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)



1st. Sunday of the Lent...........................

....................................... 5th. March 2006 - No. 1005


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (1:12 - 15)

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans

With God on our side who can be against us? Since God did not spare his own Son, but gave him up to benefit us all, we may be certain, after such a gift, that he will not refuse anything he can give.
Could anyone accuse those that God has chosen? When God acquits, could any one condemn? Could Christ Jesus? No! He not only died for us - he rose from the dead, and there at God's right hand he stands and pleads for us.

This is the word of the Lord.


Readings at Sunday Mass in Lent

The readings in Lent are best understood in relation to conversion and Baptism. They put before us the contrast between life and death, light and darkness, grace and sin. They ask us to choose life. They assure us that the God who created the human race will never abandon it. They promise newness of life in Christ.
The first readings are chosen, as always, to harmonise with the Gospels. They are also meant to take us through some of the great moments in the history of salvation, as part of the catechesis which characterises Lent. The Second Readings harmonise with the First Readings and the Gospels, and try to provide a link between them.


Reading from the Book of Genesis

On occasion, some of our readings can seem remarkably 'up to date'. This text must resonate with disciples who have been affected by the tsunami or hurricane Katrina in Louisiana last August. This covenant, between God and 'every living thing', is the first that is recorded in the Bible.


Caring for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March

Starting on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask (and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.


Reading from Peter's first letter

This text admirably sums up the Christian message and the life of the disciple, beginning with Baptism. At the start of Lent the purpose of our worship and of our annual Lenten observance is clearly stated: Christ died for us, to lead us to God. This is worth celebrating.


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Gala Concert

In aid of St. Finbarr's South Parish Church Renovation Fund at St. Finbarr's South Chapel on Friday 10th March at 8pm

Appearing will be:
Emma Kate Tobia, Soprano
David Maguire, Tenor
Louise O'Sullivan, Mezzo Soprano

with Special Guests:
City of Cork Male Voice Choir
Chorus of Opera Cork
Cork Barrack Street Band

Tickets €15
Pro - Musica Oliver Plunkett St.
St. Finbarr's South Chapel (after Masses)
O'Mahony's Printers, Parliament St.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Cork Simon Community Shop

We urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.


Junior Chamber Cork Seeks New Members

Are you aged between 18 and 40? Would you like to meet new people, participate in community projects, public speaking & debating, travel, weekends away, training & networking events with people of similar interests?
Further information from 4861356 or www.cork@jci-ireland.org


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................Clivia


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent

Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.

Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April

Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.

Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


Youth 2000 Retreat Knockadoon

Youth 2000 Retreat for Young People aged 15-35 takes place at Knockadoon Camp, East Cork on Friday 10th to Sunday 12th March.
This an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends.
For information and bookings contact Dave (085-7167904) or Sean (086-1651219).
Donations only - don't forget to bring a sleeping bag.
See poster at back of church or www.youth2000.ie


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him abso


Joint statement on Our Lady

The Christian Study Centre is holding a public lecture on the joint statement on Our Lady from the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission
in St. Finbarre's Cathedral on Wednesday 8th March at 8pm.

The speaker will be Canon Don Bolen, a Canadian priest who works with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican.


Lower Glanmire Road Residents Association

The annual general meeting will take place on Monday March 6th at 8pm in the Parish hall. All are welcome.


Car Boot Sale for Charity

There will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard has been ill for the past week, hence no Holy Family News .......Get well soon Fr. Bernard)

 

 


Second Sunday of Lent..........................

....................................... 12th. March 2006 - No. 1006


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to Mark (9:2 - 10)

Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became dazzling white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.
Then Peter spoke to Jesus. 'Rabbi', he said 'it is wonderful for us to be here; so let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.' He did not know what to say; they were so frightened.
And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and there came a voice from the cloud, 'This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.' Then suddenly, when they looked round, they saw no one with them any more but only Jesus.
As they came down the mountain he warned them to tell no one what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They observed the warning faithfully, though among themselves they discussed what 'rising from the dead' could mean.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Genesis

God put Abraham to the test. 'Abraham, Abraham' he called. 'Here I am' he replied. 'Take your son,' God said 'your only child Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him as a burnt offering, on a mountain I will point out to you.'
When they arrived at the place God had pointed out to him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood. Then he stretched out his hand and seized the knife to kill his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven. 'Abraham, Abraham' he said. 'I am here' he replied. 'Do not raise your hand against the boy' the angel said. 'Do not harm him, for now I know you fear God. You have not refused me your son, your only son.' Then looking up, Abraham saw a ram caught by its horns in a bush. Abraham took the ram and offered it as a burnt-offering in place of his son.
The angel of the Lord called Abraham a second time from heaven. 'I swear by my own self - it is the Lord who speaks - because you have done this, because you have not refused me your son, your only son, I will shower blessings on you, I will make your descendants as many as the stars of heaven and the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants shall gain possession of the gates of their enemies. All the nations of the earth shall bless themselves by your descendants, as a reward for your obedience.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.

I trusted even when I said:

"I am sorely afflicted"

O precious in the eyes of the Lord

is the death of his faithful (R)

Your servant, Lord, Your servant am I;

you have loosned my bonds.

A thanksgiving sacrifice I make:

I will call on the Lord's name (R)

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil

before all his people,

in the courts of the house of the Lord,

in your midst, O Jerusalem (R)



Trocaire Lenten Cloth 2006

Lent is a special season of preparation, when we take time out from our busy lives to pray, when we make an effort to sacrifice something for the benefit of others, and also take the time to reflect on and take action for justice. Looking at the Lenten Hunger Cloth again this year, we can get an insight into the lives of people who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the people of Latin America. In 2006, Trocaire's Lenten Campaign focuses on the tragedy of child labour in Nicaragua.
The Eucharist is central in this image: the breaking of bread, the sharing of wine. It is a reminder of one of the promises of the Last Supper, when Jesus asked us to pray for our daily bread. Bread is more than just food: in the breaking of bread, Jesus showed us how a simple act of sharing among friends can be the first step towards building God's kingdom on earth. If you look closely at the Hunger Cloth, you can see a red ribbon draped all around the images, which illustrates how the Eucharist binds all of us together in willing communion with Christ.
Bread is God's gift to humanity, yet going clockwise around the Hunger Cloth the second image reminds us that there are still too many empty plates around the world. Because the Eucharist reminds us that the whole world is our community, it is our responsibility to share our 'daily bread' with those who have none.
A we move around the cloth we see the image of women raising their voices and beating their empty pots. This form of demonstration originated in Latin America and it shows how women can raise their voices against poverty and injustice in both their lives, and the lives of their children. In Nicaragua only 37% of children enrol in secondary school. These women protest at the lack of opportunity for their children to reach their full human potential.
The image of the child on the street represents the plight of poor children in this world. 180 million children world wide work in hazardous conditions. 253,000 of these are from Nicaragua. These children work long hours on rubbish dumps, coffee plantations and crowded streets, just to earn the measly sums of money that their families need to survive.
As we return clockwise to the first image of the Eucharist, we recognise the image of the Holy Spirit, depicted as a dove flying free from the cross. Through the Holy Spirit, we can pray that the people of Latin America, especially the children, will have the freedom to stay at school, to overcome poverty and to live their lives with dignity.
We have worked our way around the Lenten Cloth like hands moving around a clock. Nowadays, when we all have so little time, the Lenten Cloth reminds us that it is through our understanding and celebration of the Eucharist that the daily work of human hands can become our spiritual nourishment.
The Latin American artists who made this cloth wrote along the bottom in Spanish, " hoy arroz, sangue e vida, Cristo quita hambre y sed", which translates, "Today Rice, Blood and Life, Christ takes away Hunger and Thirst."
Why not pause on the way out of the church to study the Trocaire Lenten Cloth which is just inside the main door. Donations can be placed in the collection box beside it.


A reading from Peter's first letter

'God did not spare his own Son'. The sacrifice of Jesus is noted by Paul who points out to the Roman disciples that the risen Lord pleads with the Father on our behalf.
Why not read it again and see can we answer the questions posed by Paul.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from the Book of Genesis

From early Christian times this remarkable story of Abraham and his son, Isaac, and the 'test' to which the father was put, have been understood as foretelling how the heavenly Father sent his Son, and in this case the sacrifice did actually take place.
In Lent we prepare to mark, on Good Friday, the sacrificial death of Jesus, on Calvary.


Caring for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March

Starting on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask (and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.


St. Patrick's Day Masses

Mass at 10am, 12am and 6pm
Vigil Mass on Thursday 16th at 6pm


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Christ the King Church

A talk by Fr. Jerome Murphy-O'Connor OP on Tuesday 14th March at 8pm
'Jesus in the Holy Land'
What He saw and what we can still see.
Fr. Jerome has lived and worked in the Holy Land for over 40 years.
All are welcome.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Cork Simon Community Shop

We urgently require good quality clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. These goods will be given to residents or sold to raise funds for the Cork Simon Community.
The Simon Shop is at 97 North Main Street and is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
We regret that we cannot accept electrical goods or furniture.


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's Support meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday March 13th at 8.00pm
All are welcome.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Volunteers Wanted

Cork Simon Community volunteers visit an area of the city each Monday night collecting clothes and food for use in the Emergency Shelter and on the Soup Run. We distribute an advert for the upcoming collection the week beforehand.
Could you spare approximately 2 hours each week to hand out these adverts?
If you can help please call Mairead at 4321166 or email fundraising@corksimoncommunity.ie.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week..................................Clivia


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent

Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.

Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April

Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.

Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


Christenings

Welcome into the Christian Community

Ruby Kate Keating
Aran Gabriel Murphy
Conor Liam Meany


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him abso


Car Boot Sale for Charity

There will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restore to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 


Third Sunday of Lent..........................

....................................... 19th. March 2006 - No. 1007


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (2:13 - 25)

Just before the Jewish Passover Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and pigeons, and the money changers sitting at their counters there. Making a whip out of some cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, cattle and sheep as well, scattered the money changers' coins, knocked their tables over and said to the pigeon-sellers, 'Take all this out of here and stop turning my Father's house into a market.'
Then his disciples remembered the words of scripture: Zeal for your house will devour me. The Jews intervened and said, 'What sign can you show us to justify what you have done?' Jesus answered, 'Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.' The Jews replied, 'It has taken forty-six years to build this sanctuary: are you going to raise it up in three days?' But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body, and when Jesus rose from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the words he had said.
During his stay in Jerusalem for the Passover many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he gave, but Jesus knew them all and did not trust himself to them; he never needed evidence about any man; he could tell what a man had in him.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Exodus

God spoke all these words. He said, 'I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no gods except me.
You shall not utter the name of the Lord your God to misuse it, for the Lord will not leave unpunished the man who utters his name to misuse it.
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy.
Honour your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God has given to you.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
You shall not covet your neighbour's house. You shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his servant, man or woman, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is his.'

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) You, Lord, have the message of eternal life.
The law of the Lord is perfect,
it revives the soul.
The rule of the Lord is to be trusted,
it gives wisdom to the simple. (R)
The precepts of the Lord are right,
they gladden the heart.
The command of the Lord is clear,
it gives light to the eyes. (R)
The fear of the Lord is holy,
abiding for ever.
The decrees of the Lord are truth
and all of them just. (R)
They are more to be desired than gold,
than the purest of gold
and sweeter are they than honey,
than honey from the comb. (R)


A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

While the Jews demand miracles and the Greeks look for wisdom, here are we preaching a crucified Christ; to the Jews an obstacle that they cannot get over, to the pagans madness, but to those who have been called, whether Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is the power and the wisdom of God.
For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness stronger than human strength.

This is the word of the Lord


Trocaire Lenten Cloth 2006

Lent is a special season of preparation, when we take time out from our busy lives to pray, when we make an effort to sacrifice something for the benefit of others, and also take the time to reflect on and take action for justice. Looking at the Lenten Hunger Cloth again this year, we can get an insight into the lives of people who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the people of Latin America. In 2006, Trocaire's Lenten Campaign focuses on the tragedy of child labour in Nicaragua.
The Eucharist is central in this image: the breaking of bread, the sharing of wine. It is a reminder of one of the promises of the Last Supper, when Jesus asked us to pray for our daily bread. Bread is more than just food: in the breaking of bread, Jesus showed us how a simple act of sharing among friends can be the first step towards building God's kingdom on earth. If you look closely at the Hunger Cloth, you can see a red ribbon draped all around the images, which illustrates how the Eucharist binds all of us together in willing communion with Christ.
Bread is God's gift to humanity, yet going clockwise around the Hunger Cloth the second image reminds us that there are still too many empty plates around the world. Because the Eucharist reminds us that the whole world is our community, it is our responsibility to share our 'daily bread' with those who have none.
A we move around the cloth we see the image of women raising their voices and beating their empty pots. This form of demonstration originated in Latin America and it shows how women can raise their voices against poverty and injustice in both their lives, and the lives of their children. In Nicaragua only 37% of children enrol in secondary school. These women protest at the lack of opportunity for their children to reach their full human potential.
The image of the child on the street represents the plight of poor children in this world. 180 million children world wide work in hazardous conditions. 253,000 of these are from Nicaragua. These children work long hours on rubbish dumps, coffee plantations and crowded streets, just to earn the measly sums of money that their families need to survive.
As we return clockwise to the first image of the Eucharist, we recognise the image of the Holy Spirit, depicted as a dove flying free from the cross. Through the Holy Spirit, we can pray that the people of Latin America, especially the children, will have the freedom to stay at school, to overcome poverty and to live their lives with dignity.
We have worked our way around the Lenten Cloth like hands moving around a clock. Nowadays, when we all have so little time, the Lenten Cloth reminds us that it is through our understanding and celebration of the Eucharist that the daily work of human hands can become our spiritual nourishment.
The Latin American artists who made this cloth wrote along the bottom in Spanish, " hoy arroz, sangue e vida, Cristo quita hambre y sed", which translates, "Today Rice, Blood and Life, Christ takes away Hunger and Thirst."
Why not pause on the way out of the church to study the Trocaire Lenten Cloth which is just inside the main door. Donations can be placed in the collection box beside it.


A reading from the Book of Exodus

The purposes behind the choice of readings for the Sundays in Lent is to encourage repentance and renewal of our faith. This reading provides a rare opportunity to recall the ten commandments in their original context in which 'God spoke all these words'.
Going back to these basic rules of behaviour that have been with us for so can provide a fertile context for our repentance during Lent.


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

This reading states the challenges being faced at the time Paul was preaching. The Jews were looking for miracles, the Greeks were seeking to possess wisdom. Paul was preaching about Christ, one who suffered the death penalty, quite a difference isn't it?


Caring for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March

Starting on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask (and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.


Rescheduled - Public Lecture - Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ

Speaker: Canon Don Bolen Roman Catholic Co-Secretary of The Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission in St. Finbarre's Cathedral on Wednesday 29th March at 8pm. Canon Don Bolen is a Canadian priest who works with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican.


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Interesting thoughts

Miracle drugs are nothing new - Moses had two tablets that could cure the world's ills.

The foolish person seeks happiness in tomorrow, the wise person finds it today.

A gossiper burns the scandal at both ends.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


The words we use

Bite off more than you can chew

This is an expression we use to indicate someone who has taken on more than they can manage, perhaps greedily.
This can be traced back to the 1800's in America and the popular habit of chewing tobacco. This tobacco was produced in lengths and it was common practice to offer others a 'bite'. A greedy person would take as big a bite as possible and then be unable to chew it. They sometimes tried to separate a piece to keep for afterwards and hide it from the person who had offered them the free bite.


Trocaire Lenten Cloth 2006

We included an article last week on the Trocaire Lenten Cloth 2006 (see above) and invited people to take some time to study it. The Cloth is now located on the special Lenten display stand inside the altar rails.


Ministers of the Word

We thank Marion McCarthy, Kate McCarthy and Roisin Walsh for their many years of service to the people of St,. Patrick's Parish as Ministers of the Word.
We invite people now to take their place for another period of service to the parish. If you would like to help out please give your name to any of the priests or to the sacristan.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Lonicera' (Honeysuckle)



Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent

Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.

Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April

Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.

Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


Church envelopes

A reminder to people who have not yet changed over to the new envelope collection system.
You need not be a taxpayer to use this system which is confidential and will not be disclosed under any circumstances.
For taxpayers the money you give to the Church is after paying tax and the Church can, as it is classed as a charity, reclaim that tax back from the Revenue to be used for church matters.
The church will look after any paperwork involved -- you will have minimal input - just to sign a form which the church will supply.
** The parish uses a computerised system to record all donations received confidentially.
** At the end of the year, all parishioners receive a receipt from the parish priest by post.
** Tax payers who meet the requirements of the scheme also receive detailed information about the tax relief or tax refund.
All you need to do is pick up a box of envelopes at the sacristy. This will have an assigned number for your household and can also be used at Holy Family church. At the beginning of next year the parish priest will issue a receipt to you.
Special collections throughout the year are also covered in this system as are any dues paid -- just mark dues on one of the envelopes and it will be recorded under a numbered arrangement.
Many thanks for your help in changing to the new system.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Car Boot Sale for Charity

There will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 


Fourth Sunday of Lent.......................... . 26th. March 2006 - No. 1008

The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (3:14 - 21)

Jesus said to Nicodemus:
'The Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.
Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.
For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved.
No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God's only Son.
On these grounds is sentence pronounced:
that though the light has come into the world men have shown they prefer darkness to the light because their deeds were evil.
And indeed, everybody who does wrong hates the light and avoids it, for fear his actions should be exposed; but the man who lives by the truth comes out into the light, so that it may be plainly seen that what he does is done in God.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the book of Chronicles

All the heads of the priesthood, and the people too, added infidelity to infidelity, copying all the shameful practices of the nations and defiling the Temple that the Lord had consecrated for himself in Jerusalem.
The Lord, the God of their ancestors, tirelessly sent them messenger after messenger, since he wished to spare his people and his house. But they ridiculed the messengers of God, they despised his words, they laughed at his prophets, until at last the wrath of the Lord rose so high against his people that there was no further remedy.
Their enemies burned down the Temple of God, demolished the walls of Jerusalem, set fire to all the palaces, and destroyed everything of value in it. The survivors were deported by Nebuchadnezzar to Babylon; they were to serve him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. This is how the word of the Lord was fulfilled that he spoke through Jeremiah, 'Until this land has enjoyed its Sabbath rest, until seventy years have gone by, it will keep Sabbath throughout the days of its desolation.'
And in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfil the word of the Lord that was spoken through Jeremiah, the Lord roused the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to issue a proclamation and to have it publicly displayed throughout his kingdom: "Thus speaks Cyrus king of Persia: The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; he has ordered me to build him a Temple in Jerusalem, in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all his people, may his God be with him! Let him go up." '
This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) O let my tongue cleave to my mouth if I remember you not!
By the rivers of Babylon
there we sat and wept,
remembering Zion;
on the poplars that grew there
we hung up our harps. (R)
For it was there that they asked us,
our captors, for songs,
our oppressors for joy.
'Sing to us,' they said,
'one of Zion's songs.' (R)
O how could we sing
the song of the Lord
on alien soil?
If I forget you, Jerusalem,
let my right hand wither! (R)
O let my tongue
cleave to my mouth
if I remember you not,
if I prize not Jerusalem
above all my joys. (R)


A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians

God loved us with so much love that he was generous with his mercy: when we were dead through our sins, he brought us to life with Christ - it is through grace that you have been saved - and raised us up with him and gave us a place with him in heaven, in Christ Jesus.
This was to show for all ages to come, through his goodness to us in Christ Jesus, how infinitely rich he is in grace. Because it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith; not by anything of your own, but by a gift from God; not by anything that you have done, so that nobody can claim the credit. We are God's work of art, created in Christ Jesus to live the good life as from the beginning he had meant us to live it.

This is the word of the Lord


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading from the second book of Chronicles

This text provides a religious interpretation of the disaster that saw the people exiled for seventy years in Babylon. This passage ends with the Persian king releasing the Jews: they may return to Jerusalem, where a new temple is being built.
Lent is also a time when we are invited to 'return to the Lord our God', to rededicate ourselves, like new temples, to the service of the Lord, in the Church.


Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians

This reading opens with a focus on 'so much love' with which God was generous and merciful and goes on to detail the salvation won for us by Christ. 'We are God's work of art' and this should encourage us


Reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians

This reading states the challenges being faced at the time Paul was preaching. The Jews were looking for miracles, the Greeks were seeking to possess wisdom. Paul was preaching about Christ, one who suffered the death penalty, quite a difference isn't it?


Caring for the Carer within Four Wednesdays during March

Starting on Wednesday March 8th. 10.30am - 1pm
This is an opportunity to care for myself and to take time to ask (and answer) the question 'How am I' and many more. This is an opportunity to listen to my body, to reflect and to heal from within, to share with others and to be led towards inner healing.
Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,
Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost €30 for all sessions.


Rescheduled - Public Lecture - Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ

Speaker: Canon Don Bolen Roman Catholic Co-Secretary of The Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission in St. Finbarre's Cathedral on Wednesday 29th March at 8pm. Canon Don Bolen is a Canadian priest who works with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican.


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm - 9.45pmThis is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture. Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Concert in St. Patrick's

On Saturday 1st April at 8.15 p.m., there will be a concert in St. Patrick's Church. Our great restored organ - one of the finest in the country - will be heard to its best in Rheinberger's organ concerto played by Bernadette Kiely, an up and coming musician.
This wonderful music will be matched by Faure's requiem and La Vierne's Messe Solennelle - Solemn Mass. This will be sung by the East Cork Choral Society accompanied by the orchestra with Phillipa Lees as leader and with Padraig Wallace on the organ. The conductor will be Colin Nicholls.
Anyone who has heard these pieces knows how splendid they are, and the audience is assured of a great evening's music.
Don't miss it!
Tickets €15 at the door on the night fro choir members and from Pro Musica Lower Oliver Plunkett Street and St. Patrick's Sacristy.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Interesting thoughts

It is much easier to keep the fire burning than to rekindle it after it has gone out.
Learning the golden rule is of no value until you practice it.


Please Pray for the Souls of

Maeve Farrell
Walter McGrath
Joe Murphy
Matty O'Connell


Food for Thought

'The best possession one may have is a true friend.'


Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available after all masses next Weekend


Rite of Initiation of Christian Adults

Period of Purification and Enlightenment (Celebrated at 12.00 Mass Today)
The sponsors and others testify to the worthiness of the candidate.
Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. Certain rites are celebrated to help bring about this purification and enlightenment.
These rites are called scrutinies and they are celebrated on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent. The scrutinies are not an examination of the candidate's worthiness. They celebrate:
God's power to free the candidate from all that keeps them from a free and full faith response.
Liberation of the candidate from all that keeps them enslaved.
Strengthening in the candidate the desire for purification and redemption in Christ.
Through them the community prays for the candidate to be delivered from the power of sin, to be protected against temptation and to be given strength in Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
It is a time of renewal for the whole community and the faithful are helped to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Paschal Mysteries during Holy Week and Easter.


Confirmation and Mass Change

The children from schools in the Parish will be confirmed at 10.30am Mass on Thursday 30th March. This will replace the usual 10am Mass.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

. Plant of the week.......................'Pyacantha' (Saphir Orange)

Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent

Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina. Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


Easter Eggs

Not everybody will get an Easter Egg this Easter. If you would like to donate an Easter Egg for children who may not otherwise get one please hand them in next weekend.


Newsletter and Website Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.orgWhy not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Car Boot Sale for Charity

There will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.


Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 


Fifth Sunday of Lent..........................

....................................... 2nd. April 2006 - No. 1009


The good news this week is from the holy Gospel according to John (12:20 - 30)

Among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. These approached Philip, who came from Bethsaida in Galilee, and put this request to him, 'We should like to see Jesus.' Philip went to tell Andrew, and Andrew and Philip together went to tell Jesus.
Jesus replied to them:
'Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you, most solemnly, unless a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal life.
If a man serves me, he must follow me, wherever I am, my servant will be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him. Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say: Father save me from this hour? But it was for this very reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name!'

A voice came from heaven,
'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.'
People standing by, who heard this, said it was a clap of thunder; others said , 'It was an angel speaking to him.' Jesus answered,
'It was not for my sake that this voice came but for yours.
Now sentence is being passed on this world; now the prince of this world is to be overthrown. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all men to myself.'

By these words he indicated the kind of death by which he would die.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.


A Reading from the prophet Jeremiah

See the days are coming - it is the Lord who speaks - when I will make a new covenant with the House of Israel and the House of Judah, but not a covenant like the one I made with their ancestors on the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. They broke that covenant of mine, so I had to show them who was master. It is the Lord who speaks.
No, this is the covenant I will make with the House of Israel when those days arrive - it is the Lord who speaks. Deep within them I will plant my Law, writing it on their hearts. Then I will be their God and they shall be my people. There will be no further need for neighbour to try to teach neighbour, or brother to say to brother, 'Learn to know the Lord!' No, they will all know me, the least no less than the greatest - it is the Lord who speaks - since I will forgive their iniquity and never call their sin to mind.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm

(R) A pure heart create for me, O God.
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin. (R)
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your holy spirit. (R)
Give me again the joy of your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me,
that I may teach transgressors your ways
and sinners may return to you. (R)


A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

During his life on earth, Christ offered up prayer and entreaty aloud and in silent tears, to the one who had the power to save him out of death, and he submitted so humbly that his prayer was heard.
Although he was Son, he learnt to obey through suffering; but having been made perfect, he became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the prophet Jeremiah

This beautiful prophecy brings strength of spirit and consolation to a people in exile. They are downhearted, and the prophet does not offer glib reassurance: it is clearly stated that the People must accept responsibility for the wrongdoing which undermined the first covenant.
But the story does not end there. In the sentence 'No, this is a covenant....' there is a change of tone and of teaching. A new covenant is announced; a covenant deep in people's hearts and with this covenant comes a new solidarity and a message of hope.


Reading from the letter to the Hebrews

There is teaching here both about the life of our Lord and about the gifts he has gained for us. There is no short cut to being made perfect - 'he learnt to obey through suffering.'


Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available after all masses this Weekend


Easter at St. Patrick's

Holy Thursdayday
Chrism Mass in the Cathedral at 10am
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.30pm.

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 12 noon
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Holy Communion at 3pm

Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 9pm.

Easter Sunday
Masses 10am, 12 noon and 6pm

Collections at all Easter Masses for the Priests of the Parish


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to Illness, Injury or Disability?

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Cork Marriage Counselling Centre

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
For marriage and individual counselling call 4275678, office hours Mon-Thurs 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
For Pre Marriage Courses call 4272277, office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am to 4pm and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least a year before to secure a suitable date.
A good relationship is worth taking care of.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Thinking of becoming a priest?

Talking, listening, discussing, praying and reflecting will help you explore whether you want to fan the flame..... It is still your decision.
There will be an information day about becoming a priest in Cork and Ross on Saturday 8th April in Ennismore Retreat Centre. The information day starts at 11am and will continue until 5pm. Lunch will be provided.
Should you attend? What if you can't go that day? Want to find out more? In confidence, call Fr. Aidan O'Driscoll 4303015 or Fr. Bertie O'Mahony 43983815 or send an email to priesthood@corkandross.org.


UCC Open Evening

The Centre for Adult Continuing Education is holding an open evening on 5th April in Devere Hall from 6pm to 9pm.
The centre has a wide range of short-term Certificate and Diploma courses available. Why not call in and see?


Special Concert

The Mayfield Brass Band is holding an annual recital in aid of new instruments at Brian Dillon Hall on Sunday 2nd April from 6 to 8pm. All are welcome and tickets will be available at the door.


Monthly Coffee Morning

Ballinlough Pastoral Centre after 10am Mass
Wednesday 5th April

Topic: 'The Gift of the Eucharist'

Guest Speakers: The Redemptorists Mission Team

All Welcome


Rite of Initiation of Christian Adults

Period of Purification and Enlightenment (Celebrated at 12.00 Mass Today)
The sponsors and others testify to the worthiness of the candidate.
Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. Certain rites are celebrated to help bring about this purification and enlightenment.
These rites are called scrutinies and they are celebrated on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent. The scrutinies are not an examination of the candidate's worthiness. They celebrate:
God's power to free the candidate from all that keeps them from a free and full faith response.
Liberation of the candidate from all that keeps them enslaved.
Strengthening in the candidate the desire for purification and redemption in Christ.
Through them the community prays for the candidate to be delivered from the power of sin, to be protected against temptation and to be given strength in Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
It is a time of renewal for the whole community and the faithful are helped to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Paschal Mysteries during Holy Week and Easter.


Easter Readings

Ministers of the Word can collect the Easter reading schedule in the Sacristy. There will be a meeting in the church at 7pm on Tuesday the 4th April.
Shedding the Scales of our Woundedness
Presented by Martina Lehane - Sheehan
On Saturday 8th April from 10.30am to 4.30pm in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre Ennismore, Montenotte
An opportunity to take space to help us journey into Holy Week. Using the aid of meditation, input and guided prayer we will reflect on that which needs healing in our lives, so that we can be 'wounded healers'.
Martina Lehane - Sheehan H.dip. Psyc. IBCAI, Martina is trained in Counselling Psychoteraphy and Spiritual Direction, with many years experience of conducting Retreats and Workshops. Suggested cost €20 or €35 (including lunch) or appropriate donation. Please book in advance at 4502520


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Clematis' (Dusky Star)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499


Lectio Divina in Lent

Joe Ralph OP. You are invited to join us in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, during the Saturdays of Lent to meditate on the Sunday readings, using the method of Lectio Divina.

Dates: 4th-11th-18th-25th of March and 1st-8th of April

Booking: Phone 4502520, cost €8 per morning.

Lectio Divina is a Latin expression meaning Sacred Reading and can be loosely translated as Bible Meditation. Through Reading, Meditation and Prayer we are invited to recognise through our own life experience that the Jesus we have just read about in the Gospel is doing the same thing again in our day, in a new way.


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Car Boot Sale for Charity

There will be a car boot sale in aid of Marymount Hospice on Sunday 2nd April at Penrose Wharf Car Park at 9am.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,126th. March 2006o Coll



See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 

 


Passion (Palm) Sunday Year B..........................

....................................... 9th. April 2006 - No. 1010


Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna in the Highest


Reading from the prophet Isaiah

This Suffering Servant song was written originally for the Jewish People in exile from their homeland, and may have referred to the people themselves.
For Christians, it points unmistakably to Jesus, the Suffering Son of God. The echoes of our Lord's Passion are particularly clear in the central part of the text.
The tone throughout is calm and confident, full of trust in God's care for the suffering.


Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Phillippians

This beautiful hymn is in two parts.
The first part tells of Christ emptying himself.
The second tells of his being exalted in glory with God.
The movement described is exactly what we celebrate these three days.


Easter at St. Patrick's

Holy Thursdayday
Chrism Mass in the Cathedral at 10am
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.30pm.

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 12 noon
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Holy Communion at 3pm

Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 9pm.

Easter Sunday
Masses 10am, 12 noon and 6pm

Collections at all Easter Masses for the Priests of the Parish


Holy Family Church

Holy Week Ceremonies
Penance Service (with confessions) Monday 10th at 7.30

Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7.00 pm
Church open till 11 pm (Guided prayer 10.30-11pm)
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm followed by transferring the Blessed Scarament in procession to the Altar of Repose.

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross 12 noon
Liturgy of the Passion 3 pm
Taize Prayer around the Cross 9 pm

Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil Saturday 9 pm (No 7 pm Mass)

Easter Sunday
Mass with baptismal celebration 11.30 am

The collections at all Easter Masses will be for the Priests of the Parish.
A booklet with all the Holy Week ceremonies will be available in the Churches on Holy Thursday.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


The words we use - 'Spill the Beans'

This is an expression we use for giving away a secret.
A tradition that began in ancient Greece for electing a new member to a private club was to give each existing member a white and a brown bean with which to cast their vote.
The white bean was a yes vote and the brown meant an objection. The beans were then secretly placed in a jar and the prospective member would never know how many people voted for or against him.
Unless, that is, the jar was knocked over and the beans were spilled. Then the club member's secret would be out.


Finding and Experiencing God in My Everyday Life

Five Monday evenings during March starting on Monday March 6th 7.30pm - 9.45pm

This is an opportunity for lay people to relax, reflect, pray, listen, with a conference, guided meditation and sharing the gift of sacred scripture.

Presenter: Frank Downes OP in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte,

Booking: Phone 4502520
Places are limited to 25 participants.
Cost €40 for five evenings.


Cork Marriage Counselling Centre

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
For marriage and individual counselling call 4275678, office hours Mon-Thurs 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
For Pre Marriage Courses call 4272277, office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am to 4pm and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least a year before to secure a suitable date.
A good relationship is worth taking care of.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006

Lourdes, Fatima, Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations. See notice at back of church.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


Thoughts on Happiness

Since you cannot have all that you want, make your life happy by wanting what you have.

It takes 73 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile. No wonder grouchy people are always tired.

A smile will go a long way, but you must start it on its journey.

Laughing is 'internal jogging''

Happiness multiplies as we divide it with others.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Rite of Initiation of Christian Adults

Period of Purification and Enlightenment (Celebrated at 12.00 Mass Today)
The sponsors and others testify to the worthiness of the candidate.
Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. Certain rites are celebrated to help bring about this purification and enlightenment.
These rites are called scrutinies and they are celebrated on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent. The scrutinies are not an examination of the candidate's worthiness. They celebrate:
God's power to free the candidate from all that keeps them from a free and full faith response.
Liberation of the candidate from all that keeps them enslaved.
Strengthening in the candidate the desire for purification and redemption in Christ.
Through them the community prays for the candidate to be delivered from the power of sin, to be protected against temptation and to be given strength in Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
It is a time of renewal for the whole community and the faithful are helped to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Paschal Mysteries during Holy Week and Easter.


Easter Readings

Ministers of the Word can collect the Easter reading schedule in the Sacristy. There will be a meeting in the church at 7pm on Tuesday the 4th April.
Shedding the Scales of our Woundedness
Presented by Martina Lehane - Sheehan
On Saturday 8th April from 10.30am to 4.30pm in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre Ennismore, Montenotte
An opportunity to take space to help us journey into Holy Week. Using the aid of meditation, input and guided prayer we will reflect on that which needs healing in our lives, so that we can be 'wounded healers'.
Martina Lehane - Sheehan H.dip. Psyc. IBCAI, Martina is trained in Counselling Psychoteraphy and Spiritual Direction, with many years experience of conducting Retreats and Workshops. Suggested cost €20 or €35 (including lunch) or appropriate donation. Please book in advance at 4502520


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Food for Thought

'True holiness is doing God's will with a smile''


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Newsletter and Website

Got Something to Say?

Photos, Articles, Archives. Check it out!

See your words here or Online. Just call to the sacristy or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's Support meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday April 10th at 8.00pm
All are welcome.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 


Easter Sunday Year B..........................

....................................................... 14th. April 2006 - No. 1011


Easter Sunday

Easter Blessings

On behalf of Fr. John, Canon Liam and Fr. Bernard we wish all parish members both home and abroad and all who attend in Saint Patrick's and the Holy Family the joy and peace of Christ Risen

Thank you for being there for us


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Today we hear the first recorded account of how the resurrection was proclaimed to non-Jewish people. Peter gives an account of our Lord's teaching and healing ministry, and summarises all the events we have celebrated these past three days.
Peter's proclamation is possible because he is a witness to the events of which he speaks. Our experience in celebrating these events calls us also to be witnesses to them and their meaning for the world.


Reading from St. Paul

Baptism, as a sharing in Christ's death and resurrection, brings about a deep intrinsic change in the baptised. This entry into a new form of life calls on the believer to refocus not just on one's behaviour but also one's whole way of thinking.
This is a source of joy, because it involves a sharing in the glory which Christ shares with God.


Easter at St. Patrick's

Holy Thursdayday
Chrism Mass in the Cathedral at 10am
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.30pm.

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 12 noon
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Holy Communion at 3pm

Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 9pm.

Easter Sunday
Masses 10am, 12 noon and 6pm

Collections at all Easter Masses for the Priests of the Parish


Holy Family Church

Holy Week Ceremonies
Penance Service (with confessions) Monday 10th at 7.30

Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7.00 pm
Church open till 11 pm (Guided prayer 10.30-11pm)
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm followed by transferring the Blessed Scarament in procession to the Altar of Repose.

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross 12 noon
Liturgy of the Passion 3 pm
Taize Prayer around the Cross 9 pm

Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil Saturday 9 pm (No 7 pm Mass)

Easter Sunday
Mass with baptismal celebration 11.30 am

The collections at all Easter Masses will be for the Priests of the Parish.
A booklet with all the Holy Week ceremonies will be available in the Churches on Holy Thursday.


Easter Collection

The collection on this weekend is for the Priests of the parish.


Easter Equation

Empty Cross + empty tomb = full salvation


Marriage Improvement Seminar

A professionally presented seminar for individuals and couples who would like to learn what psychological research suggests is good for the emotional and spiritual well-being of marriage.
Saturday May 6th from 9am to 1pm.
Professional staff at Cork Marriage Counselling Centre
CMCC, 34 Paul Street, Cork.
Contact 4275678 to register and for further details.


CURA, 34 Paul Street, Cork

Confidential, Private and Free Support Service
Services include: Pregnancy Test, Counselling and Post Abortion counselling for available to anyone affected by an unplanned pregnancy, irrespective of marital status or religious affiliation - women, partners / boyfriends, parents, grandparents, families.
If you need someone to talk to phone 021-4277544 or 1850622626


Polski ksiadz

We have published a notice about services in the Polish language recently. A Polish language version of this notice has been placed on the notice board at the back of the church.


Website - News

The photographs of the Confirmations that took place on the 30th March are now on display on our website www.stpatrickscork.com


Cork Marriage Counselling Centre

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
For marriage and individual counselling call 4275678, office hours Mon-Thurs 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
For Pre Marriage Courses call 4272277, office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am to 4pm and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least a year before to secure a suitable date.
A good relationship is worth taking care of.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Trocaire

Please return Trocaire Boxes to the Sacristy. A Trocaire Donation Box is also available at the Main Door.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


N.A.O.M.I

Pre-Marriage Courses, Natural Family Planning, Achieving a Pregnancy,
Menopause Counselling.
For Further Information contact
N.A.O.M.I.
119 Patrick Street
(Entrance off Drawbridge Street)
Tel 4272213 Tue. to Fri. (office hours)


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Peace and Joy

On behalf of all who work for our Parish community we would like to wish you all the peace and joy of Easter. Thank you for your great support and generosity.


Easter Readings

Ministers of the Word can collect the Easter reading schedule in the Sacristy. There will be a meeting in the church at 7pm on Tuesday the 4th April.
Shedding the Scales of our Woundedness
Presented by Martina Lehane - Sheehan
On Saturday 8th April from 10.30am to 4.30pm in St. Dominic's Retreat Centre Ennismore, Montenotte
An opportunity to take space to help us journey into Holy Week. Using the aid of meditation, input and guided prayer we will reflect on that which needs healing in our lives, so that we can be 'wounded healers'.
Martina Lehane - Sheehan H.dip. Psyc. IBCAI, Martina is trained in Counselling Psychoteraphy and Spiritual Direction, with many years experience of conducting Retreats and Workshops. Suggested cost €20 or €35 (including lunch) or appropriate donation. Please book in advance at 4502520


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Clematis' (Morning Yellow)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Easter

Our history is dotted with achievement, accomplishment and advancement. While these are all steppingstones in our evolution the only person who endures the centuries is Jesus Christ. Today we connect our story to his story; we connect our joy and struggle to His victory over death.
We are an Easter People.
Look around you; if you are brave enough look within you, don't we need to renew ourselves and the way we do things in this world? People need hope, food and shelter. People need to feel they are important and loved. Who is going to tell the story of Easter?


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Thank You

To all who contributed in any way to the Celebration of Holy Week and Easter in our Church.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Words we Use

Pull the wool over your eyes
If I pull the wool over your eyes I have tricked or deceived you. Centuries ago a man's status was confirmed by the size of his wig and people with big wigs were considered well worth robbing. Some rogues developed the trick of approaching a victim from behind and pulling the wig down over a victim's eyes to disorientate him and make it easier to steal his possessions before running away.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,19914th. April 2006o Coll



See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 

 


Second Sunday of Easter, Year B..........................

....................................................... 23rd. April 2006 - No. 1012


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to John (20:19-31)

In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, 'Peace be with you' and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.' After saying this he breathed on them and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.'
Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. When the disciples said, 'We have seen the Lord,' he answered, 'Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe.'
Eight days later the disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood among them. 'Peace be with you,' he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.' Thomas replied, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him: 'You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.'
There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life through his name.

This is the Gospel of the Lord


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) Give thanks to the Lord for he is good
for his love has no end.
Let the sons of Israel say:
'His love has no end.'
Let the sons of Aaron say:
'His love has no end.'
Let those who fear the Lord say:
'His love has no end.' (R)
The Lord's right hand has triumphed;
his right hand raised me up.
I shall not die, I shall live
and recount his deeds.
I was punished, I was punished by the Lord,
but not doomed to die. (R)
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad. (R)


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as everything they owned was held in common.
The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great respect.
None of their members were ever in want, as all those who owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then distributed to any member who might need it.

This is the word of the Lord.


Reading from the first letter of St. John

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that begot him loves the child whom he begets.
We can be sure that we love God's children if we love God himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what loving God is - keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult, because anyone who has been begotten by God has already overcome the world; this is the victory over the world- our faith.
Who can overcome the world?
Only the man who believes that Jesus is the Son of God; Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not with waster only, but with water and blood; with the Spirit as another witness - since the Spirit is the truth.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Today we hear a description of the community life of those who first believed in the resurrection. It is a list of qualities and events and gives a clear picture of the idealism which was found among the early Christians.


Reading from St. John

This letter is combating those who bring to the community lines of teaching which would render the suffering and death of Jesus useless, as they saw people as being sinless.
In resisting such teaching, John links together the command to love with the teaching that Jesus is the Son of God. That is exactly what we find happening in this text. Overcoming the powers of the world is not something that just happens: it requires active belief in Jesus and in the witness of those who testify to the reality of his suffering.


Finding New Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit Seminars start on Monday 8th May at 8pm and Tuesday 9th May at 11am
If you are interested contact Sister Bridget Monday to Friday between 12.30 and 5pm in The Prayer Centre 9 North Main Street, Cork (Above Benedictus Bookshop)
Phone 4270632 or Ted at the counter in Benedictus Bookshop

Booking in advance would be helpful


Grief at Work

Supporting employees who are bereaved.
A half day workshop run by the Irish Hospice Foundation for managers, human resource personnel and team leaders on how to provide effective support for employees who are grieving.
Monday May 22nd in the Ambassador Hotel from 9.30am to 1pm

Cost €100 (light lunch included)

To book phone Iris at 01-6931888 or email iris@hospice-foundation.ie


Special Collection

Irish Bishop's Commissions
A special collection will take place at all Masses this weekend. The proceeds of the collection help to fund the work of the Irish Bishops Conference and its agencies and commissions.
Please support this worthy cause.


Marriage Improvement Seminar

A professionally presented seminar for individuals and couples who would like to learn what psychological research suggests is good for the emotional and spiritual well-being of marriage.
Saturday May 6th from 9am to 1pm.
Professional staff at Cork Marriage Counselling Centre
CMCC, 34 Paul Street, Cork.
Contact 4275678 to register and for further details.


CURA, 34 Paul Street, Cork

Confidential, Private and Free Support Service
Services include: Pregnancy Test, Counselling and Post Abortion counselling for available to anyone affected by an unplanned pregnancy, irrespective of marital status or religious affiliation - women, partners / boyfriends, parents, grandparents, families.
If you need someone to talk to phone 021-4277544 or 1850622626


Polski ksiadz

We have published a notice about services in the Polish language recently. A Polish language version of this notice has been placed on the notice board at the back of the church.


Website - News

The photographs of the Confirmations that took place on the 30th March are now on display on our website www.stpatrickscork.com


Trocaire

Please return Trocaire Boxes to the Sacristy. A Trocaire Donation Box is also available at the Main Door.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Thoughts on Listening

You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth.

Lend a man your ears and you will immediately open a pathway to his heart.

When people seek counselling they don't really want advice as much as for you to listen.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


N.A.O.M.I

Pre-Marriage Courses, Natural Family Planning, Achieving a Pregnancy,
Menopause Counselling.
For Further Information contact
N.A.O.M.I.
119 Patrick Street
(Entrance off Drawbridge Street)
Tel 4272213 Tue. to Fri. (office hours)


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Peace and Joy

On behalf of all who work for our Parish community we would like to wish you all the peace and joy of Easter. Thank you for your great support and generosity.


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Cotinus' (Royal Purple)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Easter

Our history is dotted with achievement, accomplishment and advancement. While these are all steppingstones in our evolution the only person who endures the centuries is Jesus Christ. Today we connect our story to his story; we connect our joy and struggle to His victory over death.
We are an Easter People.
Look around you; if you are brave enough look within you, don't we need to renew ourselves and the way we do things in this world? People need hope, food and shelter. People need to feel they are important and loved. Who is going to tell the story of Easter?


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Thank You

To all who contributed in any way to the Celebration of Holy Week and Easter in our Church.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Words we Use

At the Eleventh Hour
This phrase indicates something has occurred at the very last moment. First used in the Bible (Matthew 20:9), the phrase can be traced to the parable of the labourers and the practice of a 12-hour working day.
In the vineyards the very last of the day's labourers would be taken on during the 11th hour (around 5pm) in an effort to finish the day's scheduled work on time.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,19914th. April 2006o Coll



See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 


Third Sunday of Easter, Year B..........................

....................................................... 30th. April 2006 - No. 1013


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to John (24:35-48)

The disciples told their story of what happened on the road and how they had recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread. They were still talking about this when Jesus himself stood among them and said the them, 'Peace be with you!' In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost.
But he said to them, 'Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts rising in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves; a ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have.' And as he said this he showed them his hands and feet. Their joy was so great that they could not believe it, and they stood dumbfounded; so he said to them, 'Have you anything here to eat?' And they offered him a piece of grilled fish, which he took and ate before their eyes.
Then he told them, 'This is what I meant when I said, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, has to be fulfilled.'
He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, 'So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord.
When I call, answer me, O God of justice;
from anguish you released me,
have mercy and hear me! (R)
It is the Lord who grants favours
to those whom he loves;
the Lord hears me whenever I call. (R)
'What can bring us happiness?' many say.
Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord. (R)
I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once,
for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (R)


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Peter said to the people: 'You are Israelites, and it is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, who has glorified his servant Jesus, the same Jesus you handed over and then disowned in the presence of Pilate, after Pilate had decided to release him. It was you who accused the Holy One, the Just One, you who demanded the release of a murderer while you killed the prince of life. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are the witnesses.
'Now I know, brothers, that neither you nor your leaders had any idea what you were really doing; this was the way God carried out what he had foretold, when he said through all his prophets that his Christ would suffer.
Now you must repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.'

This is the word of the Lord.


A Reading from the first letter of St. John

I am writing this my children,
to stop you sinning;
but if anyone should sin,
we have our advocate with the Father,
Jesus Christ, who is just;
he is the sacrifice that takes our sins away,
and not only ours, but the whole world's.
We can be sure that we know God
only by keeping his commandments.
Anyone who says, 'I know him',
and does not keep his commandments is a liar,
refusing to admit the truth.
But when anyone does obey what he has said,
God's love comes to perfection in him.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

In much of our day-to-day thinking it is easy to overlook the fact that Christianity grew out of Jewish roots. Listening today to what Peter has to say - it is impossible to be unaware of the Jewish background. We know that Peter emphasised Christian continuity with the faith of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob because he was addressing a Jewish audience. But the reminder is timely for today as well.
You will notice the titles Peter applies to our Lord: 'the Holy One', 'the Just One'.


Reading from St. John

Knowledge of God is not given to us as something simply private and inward. True knowledge of God prompts us to a reformed way of life. Such a life makes God's love visible on earth.


Finding New Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit Seminars start on Monday 8th May at 8pm and Tuesday 9th May at 11am
If you are interested contact Sister Bridget Monday to Friday between 12.30 and 5pm in The Prayer Centre 9 North Main Street, Cork (Above Benedictus Bookshop)
Phone 4270632 or Ted at the counter in Benedictus Bookshop

Booking in advance would be helpful


Evening of Prayer on the Eve of Vocations Sunday

Saturday 6th May from 7pm to 8.30pm
Join us in prayer, music, song, sacred movement and ritual to pray for the future of Religious Life while drawing inspiration from the past
at Gougane Barra
Contact Vocations Ireland on email info@vocationsireland.com
or phone 01-6689954


Heavenly Sayings

You will enjoy heaven more if you have a bit if it in your heart while on earth.
-
If you are on your way to heaven, you will be busy finding others to take along.
-
It is not your will keeps you out of heaven - it is your won't.
-
Heaven will mean the most to those who have put most into it.


Marriage Improvement Seminar

A professionally presented seminar for individuals and couples who would like to learn what psychological research suggests is good for the emotional and spiritual well-being of marriage.
Saturday May 6th from 9am to 1pm.
Professional staff at Cork Marriage Counselling Centre
CMCC, 34 Paul Street, Cork.
Contact 4275678 to register and for further details.


CURA, 34 Paul Street, Cork

Confidential, Private and Free Support Service
Services include: Pregnancy Test, Counselling and Post Abortion counselling for available to anyone affected by an unplanned pregnancy, irrespective of marital status or religious affiliation - women, partners / boyfriends, parents, grandparents, families.
If you need someone to talk to phone 021-4277544 or 1850622626


Polski ksiadz

We have published a notice about services in the Polish language recently. A Polish language version of this notice has been placed on the notice board at the back of the church.


Website - News

The photographs of the Confirmations that took place on the 30th March are now on display on our website www.stpatrickscork.com


Trocaire

Please return Trocaire Boxes to the Sacristy. A Trocaire Donation Box is also available at the Main Door.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Why not do an Alpha Course?

The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore Christian faith. It is relaxed, non-threatening, low-key, friendly and fun. You can listen and learn, discuss and discover, and ask questions. The Alpha consists of a series of talks on such topics as:
Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And Why and how do I pray?
Alpha is for:
those who are searching.
everybody wanting to know more about their faith.
those who want to brush up on the basics.
those who find prayer boring.
The Alpha course takes place on a Wednesday night beginning on 3rd May starting at 8pm with a simple meal and finishing at 10pm
If you are interested and want to know more or would like to register on the next Alpha course please ring the Prayer Centre at 4270632 between 12.30 and 4pm or leave a message and we will get back to you.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


N.A.O.M.I

Pre-Marriage Courses, Natural Family Planning, Achieving a Pregnancy,
Menopause Counselling.
For Further Information contact
N.A.O.M.I.
119 Patrick Street
(Entrance off Drawbridge Street)
Tel 4272213 Tue. to Fri. (office hours)


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


PUrsuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Cotinus' (Royal Purple)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Easter

Our history is dotted with achievement, accomplishment and advancement. While these are all steppingstones in our evolution the only person who endures the centuries is Jesus Christ. Today we connect our story to his story; we connect our joy and struggle to His victory over death.
We are an Easter People.
Look around you; if you are brave enough look within you, don't we need to renew ourselves and the way we do things in this world? People need hope, food and shelter. People need to feel they are important and loved. Who is going to tell the story of Easter?


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Words we Use

Throw Your Hat into The Ring
To throw your hat into the ring means you are signalling an intention to join an event or enterprise, or taking up a challenge. The phrase can be traced back to the days of prize-fighters who would tour the country with travelling fairs giving local people the chance to win money by trying to beat them in the ring.
The way any local would enter the competition was to throw his hat into the ring, which would then be placed in a pile with the others and later shown to the crowd as an invitation for the owner to step forward.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,19930th. April 2006o Coll



See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 


Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B..........................

....................................................... 7th. April 2006 - No. 1014


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to John (10:11-18)

Jesus said:
'I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep.
The hired man, since he is not the shepherd
and the sheep do not belong to him, abandons the sheep and runs away
as soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because he is only a hired man and has no concern for the sheep.
I am the good shepherd;
I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep.
And there are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well. They too will listen to my voice, and there will be only one flock and one shepherd.
The Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again.
No one takes it from me;
I lay it down of my own free will,
and as it is in my power to lay it down,
so it is in my power to take it up again;
and this is the command I have been given by my Father.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: 'Rulers of the people, and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and would indeed be glad to tell the whole people of Israel, that it was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the one you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this name and by no other that this man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence today. This is the stone rejected by you the builders, but which has proved to be the keystone. For of all the names in the world given to men, this is the only one by which we can be saved.'

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,
for his love has no end.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in men:
it is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes. (R)
I will thank you for you have given answer
and you are my saviour.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord
a marvel in our eyes. (R)
Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord;
I will thank you for you have given answer
and you are my saviour.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
for his love has no end. (R)


A Reading from the first letter of St. John

Think of the love that the father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God's children; and that is what we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us.
My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

To understand fully what this passage is saying, it would help if you went to the Bible and read the full account of the healing of the lame man, in the name of Jesus. This exercise of the healing ministry entrusted by Jesus to his church had caused a crowd to collect.
Having an audience gave Peter an opportunity to preach the Good News of the resurrection, and this led to his being arrested. Now he is addressing the Sanhedrin, the same court which had condemned his Master.
It is worth keeping in mind how, only a few weeks earlier, Peter had denied Jesus. Now, he speaks out in the power of the Spirit, it is impossible not to be impressed by his courage.


Reading from St. John

This passage is, quite often, chosen to be read at funerals. But we should not let that fact lead us to feel that its message of consolation is directed to our hope in life after death. Every person is a mystery, and the deepest part of that mystery is found in our being, even now, children of God.
The notion of love being ' lavished' on us will be a prompt both to joy and to amazement.


Finding New Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit Seminars start on Monday 8th May at 8pm and Tuesday 9th May at 11am
If you are interested contact Sister Bridget Monday to Friday between 12.30 and 5pm in The Prayer Centre 9 North Main Street, Cork (Above Benedictus Bookshop)
Phone 4270632 or Ted at the counter in Benedictus Bookshop

Booking in advance would be helpful


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Heavenly Sayings

You will enjoy heaven more if you have a bit if it in your heart while on earth.
-
If you are on your way to heaven, you will be busy finding others to take along.
-
It is not your will keeps you out of heaven - it is your won't.
-
Heaven will mean the most to those who have put most into it.


A Challenge :

Think of what others ought to be like; then start being like that yourself.


CURA, 34 Paul Street, Cork

Confidential, Private and Free Support Service
Services include: Pregnancy Test, Counselling and Post Abortion counselling for available to anyone affected by an unplanned pregnancy, irrespective of marital status or religious affiliation - women, partners / boyfriends, parents, grandparents, families.
If you need someone to talk to phone 021-4277544 or 1850622626


Polski ksiadz

We have published a notice about services in the Polish language recently. A Polish language version of this notice has been placed on the notice board at the back of the church.


Website - News

The photographs of the Confirmations that took place on the 30th March are now on display on our website www.stpatrickscork.com


Trocaire

Please return Trocaire Boxes to the Sacristy. A Trocaire Donation Box is also available at the Main Door.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Why not do an Alpha Course?

The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore Christian faith. It is relaxed, non-threatening, low-key, friendly and fun. You can listen and learn, discuss and discover, and ask questions. The Alpha consists of a series of talks on such topics as:
Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And Why and how do I pray?
Alpha is for:
those who are searching.
everybody wanting to know more about their faith.
those who want to brush up on the basics.
those who find prayer boring.
The Alpha course takes place on a Wednesday night beginning on 3rd May starting at 8pm with a simple meal and finishing at 10pm
If you are interested and want to know more or would like to register on the next Alpha course please ring the Prayer Centre at 4270632 between 12.30 and 4pm or leave a message and we will get back to you.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


N.A.O.M.I

Pre-Marriage Courses, Natural Family Planning, Achieving a Pregnancy,
Menopause Counselling.
For Further Information contact
N.A.O.M.I.
119 Patrick Street
(Entrance off Drawbridge Street)
Tel 4272213 Tue. to Fri. (office hours)


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Cotinus' (Royal Purple)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


The Alzeimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's support meeting
in the SMA centre, Wilton, on Monday May 8th at 8.00pm.

Everyone is welcome.


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Words we Use

Not Worth His Salt
If a person is not worth his salt they are regarded as not very good at their job and not worth the wages. During the days of the Roman Empire salt was an expensive commodity and soldiers were actually paid partly in salt, which they carried in leather pouches.
This payment was known as 'salarium', from the Latin word 'sal', meaning salt.
The modern word for wages, 'salary' also originates from this source.


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1997th. May 2006o Coll



See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...why not have a look)

 

 


Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B..........................

....................................................... 14th. May 2006 - No. 1015


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to John (15:1-8)

Jesus said to his disciples:
'I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more.
You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you. Make your home in me as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away - he withers; these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt.
If you remain in me and my words remain you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples'.

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

When Saul got to Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him: they could not believe he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, took charge of him, introduced him to the apostles, and explained how the Lord had appeared to Saul and spoken to him on his journey, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Saul now started to go round with them in Jerusalem, preaching fearlessly in the name of the Lord. But after he had spoken to the Hellenists, and argued with them, they became determined to kill him. When the brothers knew, they took him to Caesarea, and sent him from there to Tarsus.
The churches throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up, living in the fear of the Lord, and filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) You, Lord, are my praise in the great assembly.
My vows I will repay before those who fear him.
The poor shall eat and shall have their fill.
They shall praise the Lord, those who seek him.
May their hearts live for ever and ever! (R)
All the earth shall remember and return to the Lord.,
all families of the nations worship before him.
They shall worship him, all the mighty of the earth;
before him shall bow all who go down to the dust. (R)
And my soul shall live for him, my children serve him.
They shall tell of the Lord to generations yet to come,
declare his faithfulness to peoples yet unborn:
'These things the Lord has done.' (R)


A Reading from the first letter of St. John

My children, our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active; only by this can we be certain that we are children of the truth and be able to quieten our conscience in his presence, whatever accusations it may raise against us, because God is greater than our conscience and he knows everything.
My dear people, if we cannot be condemned by our own conscience, we need not be afraid in God's presence, and whatever we ask him, we shall receive, because we keep his commandments and live the kind of life he wants. His commandments are these: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another as he told us to. Whoever keeps his commandments lives in God and God lives in him. We know that he lives in us by the Spirit that he has given us.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

The conversion of Saul / Paul, the persecutor of the Christian movement, was a major event. It is not surprising that his presenting himself as a changed man, believing that the crucified Christ was the risen Messiah, and preaching that doctrine would have confused the community he was now joining, and even leaving many deeply suspicious. The intervention by Barnabas was, therefore, an act of great courage and generosity.
We see Paul now devoting to his proclamation of Christ the same energy and sense of dedication he had displayed as a prosecutor. Having this preacher of grace, with such a fearless and committed spirit, among the apostles was a blessing unforeseeable and most welcome.


Reading from St. John

Saint John has a remarkable talent for distilling the tasks of the Christian and the meaning of the Christian life into a simple and clear pattern - that we believe and that we love. With these are the core activities, the task of keeping the commandments finds its proper place.
There is an assurance here that God is greater than our conscience, and that love which is 'real and active' can give us the certainty that we are 'children of the truth' and can quieten our conscience. This assurance may come as a surprise and as a relief to many of us.


Faith That Does Justice

Cork Theology Forum is a broad-based gathering of people exploring Christian theology and how it applies today. The group is holding a conference on Saturday 27th May in the Silver Springs Hotel from 9.45am to 3pm. The two main speakers are Fr. Sean Healy S.M.A. and Fr. Peter McVerry S.J.
Fr. Sean Healy is director of the CORI Justice Commission which is now recognised as a social partner. He writes on public policy and on spirituality for social engagement. He will address the question of 'what sort of society do we want to be?'
Fr. Peter McVerry runs hostels for homeless people, a detox centre and drug-free aftercare houses. He is a critic of public policy on homelessness and criminal justice. He will talk about the reality of poverty in contemporary Ireland and the response demanded by the Gospel.
Places must be booked and paid for in advance. The conference fee of €20 includes coffee/tea, biscuits and sandwiches. For further information contact:
Derek Johnston 453 3865 or kjston@eircom.net
Anne Francis 087-228 2134 or abfrancis@eircom.net
John Scanlan 431 6812 or justjohn@eircom.net


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Heavenly Sayings

You will enjoy heaven more if you have a bit if it in your heart while on earth.
-
If you are on your way to heaven, you will be busy finding others to take along.
-
It is not your will keeps you out of heaven - it is your won't.
-
Heaven will mean the most to those who have put most into it.


Cork Marriage Counselling Centre

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
For marriage and individual counselling call 4275678, office hours Mon-Thurs 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
For Pre Marriage Courses call 4272277, office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am to 4pm and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least a year before to secure a suitable date.
A good relationship is worth taking care of.


CURA, 34 Paul Street, Cork

Confidential, Private and Free Support Service
Services include: Pregnancy Test, Counselling and Post Abortion counselling for available to anyone affected by an unplanned pregnancy, irrespective of marital status or religious affiliation - women, partners / boyfriends, parents, grandparents, families.
If you need someone to talk to phone 021-4277544 or 1850622626


Polski ksiadz

We have published a notice about services in the Polish language recently. A Polish language version of this notice has been placed on the notice board at the back of the church.


Grief at Work

Supporting employees who are bereaved.
A half day workshop run by the Irish Hospice Foundation for managers, human resource personnel and team leaders on how to provide effective support for employees who are grieving.
on Monday May 22nd in the Ambassador Hotel from 9.30am to 1pm
Cost €100 (light lunch included)
To book phone Iris at 01-6931888 or email iris@hospice-foundation.ie


Robert (Robbie) Burns

"As fair art thou, my bonnie lass
So deep in love am I
And I will love thee, still my dear
Till a' the seas run dry"
Everyone, or at least everybody from Scotland has his own image of Burn's work and life. He was born on 25th Jan 1759 into miserable poverty and he acquired a good knowledge of English literature by the age of 18.
His ballads include 'Auld Lang Syne' and the beautiful 'My love is like a Red Red Rose'.
He died from rheumatic fever at the age of 37 on 21st July 1796.

Angela Mulvihill.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Why not do an Alpha Course?

The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore Christian faith. It is relaxed, non-threatening, low-key, friendly and fun. You can listen and learn, discuss and discover, and ask questions. The Alpha consists of a series of talks on such topics as:
Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And Why and how do I pray?
Alpha is for:
those who are searching.
everybody wanting to know more about their faith.
those who want to brush up on the basics.
those who find prayer boring.
The Alpha course takes place on a Wednesday night beginning on 3rd May starting at 8pm with a simple meal and finishing at 10pm
If you are interested and want to know more or would like to register on the next Alpha course please ring the Prayer Centre at 4270632 between 12.30 and 4pm or leave a message and we will get back to you.


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


N.A.O.M.I

Pre-Marriage Courses, Natural Family Planning, Achieving a Pregnancy,
Menopause Counselling.
For Further Information contact
N.A.O.M.I.
119 Patrick Street
(Entrance off Drawbridge Street)
Tel 4272213 Tue. to Fri. (office hours)


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Hedera Helix' (Goldchild).


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Monastic Experience Event

The Cistercian sisters at Glencairn, Co. Waterford, invite single women, aged 22-40, to spend five days with them, June 3rd to 7th, to join in their prayer, worship and work, and to explore the possibility of monastic vocation.
For details, visit www.glencairnabbey.org
www.glencairnabbey.org>,
e-mail info@glencairnabbey.org,
or contact Sr. Eleanor, St Mary's Abbey,
Glencairn, Co. Waterford, phone 058-56197.


Guide for Readers

Ministers of the Word can collect the Guide for Readers for April to June in the Sacristy.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


The Words we Use

Not Worth His Salt
If a person is not worth his salt they are regarded as not very good at their job and not worth the wages. During the days of the Roman Empire salt was an expensive commodity and soldiers were actually paid partly in salt, which they carried in leather pouches.
This payment was known as 'salarium', from the Latin word 'sal', meaning salt.
The modern word for wages, 'salary' also originates from this source.


 

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...sorry, we are having a small problem with Holy Family News at this time, hope to be back again shortly)

 

 


Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B..........................

....................................................... 21st. May 2006 - No. 1016


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to John (15:9-17)

Jesus said to his disciples:
'As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you.
A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.
You are my friends if you do what I command you. I shall not call you servants any more, because a servant does not know his master's business; I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father.
You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last; and then the Father will give you anything you ask him in my name.
What I command you is to love one another.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

As Peter reached the house Cornelius went out to meet him, knelt at his feet and prostrated himself. But Peter helped him up. 'Stand up,' he said 'I am only a man after all!'
Then Peter addressed them: 'The truth I have now come to realise' he said 'is that God does not have favourites, but that anybody of any nationality who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to him.'
While Peter was still speaking the Holy Spirit came down on all the listeners. Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter were all astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit should be poured out on the pagans too, since they could hear them speaking strange languages and proclaiming the greatness of God.
Peter himself then said, 'Could anyone refuse the water of baptism to these people, now they have received the Holy Spirit as much as we have?' He then gave orders for them to be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterwards they begged him to stay on for some days.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations.
Sing a new song to the Lord
for he has worked wonders.
His right hand and his holy arm
have brought salvation. (R)
The Lord has made known his salvation;
has shown his justice to the nations.
He has remembered his truth and love
for the house of Israel. (R)
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.
Shout to the Lord all the earth,
ring out your joy. (R)


A Reading from the first letter of St. John

My dear people, let us love one another since love comes from God and everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
Anyone who fails to love can never have known God, because God is love.
God's love for us was revealed when God sent into the world his only Son so that we could have life through him; this is the love I mean: not our love for God, but God's love for us when he sent his Son to be the sacrifice that takes our sins away.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Today we hear of the Good News of the resurrection spreading to, and being accepted by non-Jewish people. The coming of the Spirit on the family of Cornelius confirms the message given to Peter in a vision that salvation is for all and not just for a privileged group. This incident was a major and joyous turning-point in the development of the Christian movement.


Reading from St. John

'God is love' - this is a description of the nature of God that brings joy to the heart of everyone who hears it. We are also encouraged by the teaching that 'everyone who loves is begotten by God'.
This is not a sentimental message, the kind of love Saint John has in mind is that shown by Jesus, a love that is sacrificial, even self-sacrificial and that runs so deep as to take away sin.


Faith That Does Justice

Cork Theology Forum is a broad-based gathering of people exploring Christian theology and how it applies today. The group is holding a conference on Saturday 27th May in the Silver Springs Hotel from 9.45am to 3pm. The two main speakers are Fr. Sean Healy S.M.A. and Fr. Peter McVerry S.J.
Fr. Sean Healy is director of the CORI Justice Commission which is now recognised as a social partner. He writes on public policy and on spirituality for social engagement. He will address the question of 'what sort of society do we want to be?'
Fr. Peter McVerry runs hostels for homeless people, a detox centre and drug-free aftercare houses. He is a critic of public policy on homelessness and criminal justice. He will talk about the reality of poverty in contemporary Ireland and the response demanded by the Gospel.
Places must be booked and paid for in advance. The conference fee of €20 includes coffee/tea, biscuits and sandwiches. For further information contact:
Derek Johnston 453 3865 or kjston@eircom.net
Anne Francis 087-228 2134 or abfrancis@eircom.net
John Scanlan 431 6812 or justjohn@eircom.net


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Novena in honour of St. Anthony

Sunday 4th to Tuesday 13th June
Mornings 10.30am, Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday 6.30pm in St. Francis Church, Liberty Street
Preached by Fr.Caoimhin O'Laoide O.F.M. See notice board for details.


Cork Marriage Counselling Centre

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
For marriage and individual counselling call 4275678, office hours Mon-Thurs 9.30am to 5pm and Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
For Pre Marriage Courses call 4272277, office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am to 4pm and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Courses should ideally be booked at least a year before to secure a suitable date.
A good relationship is worth taking care of.


Gentle Reminder

If there are any Trocaire boxes that have not been returned they can still be handed in to the Sacristy in St. Patrick's.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


Grief at Work

Supporting employees who are bereaved.
A half day workshop run by the Irish Hospice Foundation for managers, human resource personnel and team leaders on how to provide effective support for employees who are grieving.
on Monday May 22nd in the Ambassador Hotel from 9.30am to 1pm
Cost €100 (light lunch included)
To book phone Iris at 01-6931888 or email iris@hospice-foundation.ie


Quotation from Indira Gandhi

'My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit.
He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.'


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Some tips for students families as exam time approaches

Don't fuss
Wish them well
Keep things as normal as possible


Free !!!!!!!

Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks by Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people who work to spread the good news of the Catholic Faith throughout the island of Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the church referred to and welcomed by Pope John Paul II.
Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 16 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
One of Youth 2000's latest initiatives is a selection of high quality laminated Lectio Divina bookmarks. There are six different designs to choose from - one to suit everybody's taste! Each has a list of the Sunday Gospels for 2006 as well as a synopsis of the Lectio Divina way of praying Sacred Scripture, plus some special dates in the Church's calendar.
These bookmarks are free at the back of the church. You can get more information or make donations via. www.youth2000.ie or by contacting Claire at 01-6753690.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Weigela florida' (Alexandra).


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Monastic Experience Event

The Cistercian sisters at Glencairn, Co. Waterford, invite single women, aged 22-40, to spend five days with them, June 3rd to 7th, to join in their prayer, worship and work, and to explore the possibility of monastic vocation.
For details, visit www.glencairnabbey.org
www.glencairnabbey.org>,
e-mail info@glencairnabbey.org,
or contact Sr. Eleanor, St Mary's Abbey,
Glencairn, Co. Waterford, phone 058-56197.


Last days of School

The South Presentation Primary School is closing down on July 31st .
There will be open days on May 26th from 7-9pm, May 27th from 2-5pm and May 28th from 2-5pm.
Why not come along and see the exhibitions and photographs and join in the chat on the good old days.
Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Office Volunteers Required by Simon Community

Cork Simon Community is seeking volunteers to help out for a few hours a week in our administration offices in Cove Street, Cork. Office and computer experience is desirable. If interested, please contact Georgia or Carol by phone at 4321051 or by email info@corksimoncommunity.ie


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...sorry, we are having a small problem with Holy Family News at this time, hope to be back again shortly)

 

 


Ascension of the Lord......................................................................

 

....................................................... 28th. May 2006 - No. 1017


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (1615-20)

Jesus showed himself to the eleven and said to them,
'Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: in my name they will cast out devils; they will have the gift of tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and be unharmed should they drink deadly poison; they will lay their hands on the sick, who will recover.'
And so the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: there at the right hand of God he took his place, while they, going out, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that accompanied it.

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations: for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God. When he had been at table with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for what the Father had promised. 'It is' he had said, 'what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.'
Now having met together, they asked him, 'Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?' He replied, 'It is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judea and Samaria, and indeed to the ends of the earth.'
As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said, 'Why are you men from Galilee standing there looking into the sky? Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, this same Jesus, will come back in the same way as you have seen him go there.'

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.
All peoples clap your hands
cry to God with shouts of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear, great king over all the earth. (R)
God goes up with shouts of joy;
the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.
Sing praise for God, sing praise,
sing praise to our king, sing praise. (R)
God is king of all the earth.
Sing praise with all your skill.
God is king over the nations;
God reigns on his holy throne. (R)


A Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians

I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of all, over all, through all and within all.
Each of us, however, has been given his own share of grace, given as Christ allotted it; to some, his gift was that they should be apostles; to some, prophets; to some, evangelists; to some, pastors and teachers; so that the saints together make a unity in the work of service, building up the body of Christ. In this way we all come to unity in our faith and in our knowledge of the Son of God, until we become the perfect Man, fully mature with the fullness of Christ himself.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

The Ascension marks the moment of transition for the followers of the risen Lord, when they would have to relate to him in a new way, no longer face to face. Throughout the generations to come, this new relationship would be shaped by the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The climax of the passage is in the account of the Ascension (the cloud symbolises the presence of God). The promise that Jesus will return is made, not just to those on the Mount of Olives, but also to those listening to this reading today.


Reading from St. Paul

Paul sees Christ as having presented himself to all levels of the world, as then understood: at his death he entered the underworld: in his ascension he was granted a place in the heavens, with God. Being with God enabled him to give divine gifts to his followers to strengthen to continue his presence in the world.
For Paul, Ascension does not mean Christ going away: rather, it means his empowering those who accept his name, to build up his body on earth.


Faith That Does Justice

Cork Theology Forum is a broad-based gathering of people exploring Christian theology and how it applies today. The group is holding a conference on Saturday 27th May in the Silver Springs Hotel from 9.45am to 3pm. The two main speakers are Fr. Sean Healy S.M.A. and Fr. Peter McVerry S.J.
Fr. Sean Healy is director of the CORI Justice Commission which is now recognised as a social partner. He writes on public policy and on spirituality for social engagement. He will address the question of 'what sort of society do we want to be?'
Fr. Peter McVerry runs hostels for homeless people, a detox centre and drug-free aftercare houses. He is a critic of public policy on homelessness and criminal justice. He will talk about the reality of poverty in contemporary Ireland and the response demanded by the Gospel.
Places must be booked and paid for in advance. The conference fee of €20 includes coffee/tea, biscuits and sandwiches. For further information contact:
Derek Johnston 453 3865 or kjston@eircom.net
Anne Francis 087-228 2134 or abfrancis@eircom.net
John Scanlan 431 6812 or justjohn@eircom.net


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Novena in honour of St. Anthony

Sunday 4th to Tuesday 13th June
Mornings 10.30am, Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday 6.30pm in St. Francis Church, Liberty Street
Preached by Fr.Caoimhin O'Laoide O.F.M. See notice board for details.


Solemn Vespers

A Celebration of Evening Prayer in word and music for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Sunday 28th May, 6pm in the North Cathedral.
With Musica Sacra Chorale, Limerick. Musical Director: Paddy McCormack. Guest Organist: Michael O'Brien. All are welcome.


Gentle Reminder

If there are any Trocaire boxes that have not been returned they can still be handed in to the Sacristy in St. Patrick's.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


Come Holy Spirit

Failte, Wilkommen, Dzien Dobry, Mabuhay,
Come to celebrate Pentecost, and the richness of many nations making one Christian community in Cork city, at a special joyful and welcoming Eucharist on Saturday 3rd June at 6pm in the Cathedral. Celebrant: Bishop John Buckley.
Welcome, Karibu, Kabo, Bienvenue, Marhaban


Financing Your Church

The normal collection at Masses (including the new envelope system) is lodged to the parish bank account and is used for:
Altar supplies (special altar breads, wine, candles etc.)
Altar linens and vestments
Church heating
Cleaning materials
Electricity
Insurance
Post, Telephone, stationery
Purchase and repair of equipment
Repairs and maintenance of church buildings and presbyteries. (The major building works of the last few years have placed significant demands on the parish and it is good to be able to report that all these works have been paid for in full.)
Service charges
Wages for sacristan, secretary, organist, cleaner etc.
Diocesan Benevolent fund (6% of total to provide for retired and infirm priests in the diocese)
Diocesan Fund (8% of total to provide for central administration and agencies in the diocese).
So what do our priests live on?
The collections on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday are the only two church collections which go to the priests of the parish. They rely on the Spring and Autumn dues and the November offerings for the rest.
They have the same range of personal costs as we all have and if we don't support them enough they need to look for support from the diocese.
Please be generous with your dues contribution and help make our parish self sufficient.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Parish Finance Committee

The Parish Finance Committee met on Tuesday 18th May and these are the main points discussed.
It was decided to include an article on the finances of the Parish in the Parish Newsletter to explain how funds are collected and used.
The weekly envelope collection system is making progress with over 100 boxes issued. A half yearly report will be sent to participants in July.
There are a number of building maintenance projects in St. Patrick's church. These include improving security and ongoing maintenance jobs needed to keep the building in good condition. Many of us saw the flood that happened during the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday and thankfully this has been repaired.
The Holy Family Church roof has been repaired and the lights at the front have been enhanced. There is some concern about security and this is being addressed.


Prayer

A person who takes time for prayer will find time for all the other things needing his attention.
God is easier to talk to than most people.
Prayer is not a way of getting what we want, but the way to become what God wants us to be.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Are you Unemployed due to illness, Injury or Disability

The National Learning Network specialises in providing high quality work oriented training programmes leading to recognised qualifications for people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities and for early school leavers who may have had learning difficulties at school.
If you feel that our service may be of benefit to you or anyone you know please contact:
Noel Shannon at 300144 (Hollyhill) or Eoin Kelly at 4341028 (Model Farm Road)


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Arbutus' (Strawberry Tree).

Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Monastic Experience Event

The Cistercian sisters at Glencairn, Co. Waterford, invite single women, aged 22-40, to spend five days with them, June 3rd to 7th, to join in their prayer, worship and work, and to explore the possibility of monastic vocation.
For details, visit www.glencairnabbey.org
www.glencairnabbey.org>,
e-mail info@glencairnabbey.org,
or contact Sr. Eleanor, St Mary's Abbey,
Glencairn, Co. Waterford, phone 058-56197.


Last days of School

The South Presentation Primary School is closing down on July 31st .
There will be open days on May 26th from 7-9pm, May 27th from 2-5pm and May 28th from 2-5pm.
Why not come along and see the exhibitions and photographs and join in the chat on the good old days.
Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.


Newsletter

Your Newsletter
We will be delighted to include articles on societies, notices of meetings and events in the Parish
or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Office Volunteers Required by Simon Community

Cork Simon Community is seeking volunteers to help out for a few hours a week in our administration offices in Cove Street, Cork. Office and computer experience is desirable. If interested, please contact Georgia or Carol by phone at 4321051 or by email info@corksimoncommunity.ie


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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Most Holy Trinity Sunday......................................................................

....................................................... 11th. June 2006 - No. 1018


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mathew (28:16-20)

The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said,
'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you,. And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.'

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the book of Deuteronomy

Moses said to the people: 'Put this question to the ages that are past, that went before you, from the time God created man on earth: Was there ever a word so majestic, from one end of heaven to the other? Was anything ever heard? Did ever a people hear the voice of the living God speaking from the heart of the fire, as you heard it, and remain alive? Has any god ventured to take to himself one nation from the midst of another by ordeals, signs, wonders, wars with mighty hand and outstretched arm, by fearsome terrors - all this that the Lord your God did for you before your eyes in Egypt?
'Understand this today, therefore, and take it to heart: The Lord is God indeed, in heaven above as on earth beneath, he and no other. Keep his laws and commandments as I give them to you today so that you and your children may prosper and live long in the land that the Lord your God gives you forever.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) Happy the people the Lord has chosen as his own.
The word of the Lord is faithful
and all his works to be trusted.
The Lord loves justice and right
and fills the earth with his love. (R)
By his word the heavens were made,
by the breath of his mouth all the stars.
He spoke: and they came to be.
He commanded: they sprang into being. (R)
The Lord looks on those who revere him,
on those who hope in his love,
to rescue their souls from death,
to keep them alive in famine. (R)
Our soul is waiting for the Lord.
The Lord is our help and our shield.
May your love be upon us, O Lord,
as we place all our hope in you.
(R)


Reflecting on the Word

For most of us the TRINITY that is THREE PERSONS in ONE GOD is simply incomprehensible. Yet it is the core to Christian prayer and faith.
If it takes a lifetime of intimacy to truly know the mystery of one's spouse, parent or child, then it will take an eternity to get to know the mysterious God who Christians call the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Maybe the secret is found in love, 'not our love for God but God's love for us'. God, in Jesus has shared human experience so that we could share in His divine love. While we cannot fully understand this mystery what helps is knowing that God loves each one of us.
A God worth getting to know!


A Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans

Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God. The Spirit you received is not the spirit of slaves bringing fear into your lives again; it is the spirit of sons, and it makes us cry out, 'Abba, Father!' the Spirit himself and our spirit bear united witness that we are children of God.
And if we are children we are heirs as well: heirs of God and coheirs with Christ, sharing his sufferings so as to share his glory.
This is the word of the Lord

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy

The God revealed to the Jews was not a remote, distant figure. The God whom Moses worshipped was close to the People, and the God whose works were visible in the People's history was not to be taken for granted.
The set of questions which Moses put to the people of his day as truly questions to be faced by people today as well.
What are our answers?


Reading from St. Paul to the Romans

Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God. The Spirit you received is not the spirit of slaves bringing fear into your lives again; it is the spirit of sons, and it makes us cry out, 'Abba, Father!' the Spirit himself and our spirit bear united witness that we are children of God.
And if we are children we are heirs as well: heirs of God and coheirs with Christ, sharing his sufferings so as to share his glory.
This is the word of the Lord


Reading from St. Paul

Paul lists out ways in which each of the three Persons of the Trinity has an influence in our lives:-
The Spirit moves us;
we can address God intimately with the title 'Abba, Father';
and in doing so, we are brothers and sisters with God the Son.
Paul's meaning is clearer to us if we substitute the world 'child' for 'son'.
Paul's clear teaching and intention is to show that being able to address God as 'Abba, Father' is a gift given to women as well as to men.


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Novena in honour of St. Anthony

Sunday 4th to Tuesday 13th June
Mornings 10.30am, Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday 6.30pm in St. Francis Church, Liberty Street
Preached by Fr.Caoimhin O'Laoide O.F.M. See notice board for details.


Novena to the Sacret Heart 15th to 23rd June

We are all invited to make this Novena in our own homes, with friends and family or in the Parish.
See notice board for details.


Pilgrim Steps

One year since launch of Pilgrim Steps.
"Pilgrim Steps" - the pastoral plan of our diocese, was launched on June 10th, 2005. Since then, there is a special effort being made across the diocese to reflect on and plan for the needs of the local Church in a way that involves as many people as possible.
Please keep this important work in your thoughts and prayers. We also ask God's blessing on our people who have engaged in this work in a special way.
You can also keep up-to-date with the work on the internet at www.corkandross.org.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


Financing Your Church

The normal collection at Masses (including the new envelope system) is lodged to the parish bank account and is used for:
Altar supplies (special altar breads, wine, candles etc.)
Altar linens and vestments
Church heating
Cleaning materials
Electricity
Insurance
Post, Telephone, stationery
Purchase and repair of equipment
Repairs and maintenance of church buildings and presbyteries. (The major building works of the last few years have placed significant demands on the parish and it is good to be able to report that all these works have been paid for in full.)
Service charges
Wages for sacristan, secretary, organist, cleaner etc.
Diocesan Benevolent fund (6% of total to provide for retired and infirm priests in the diocese)
Diocesan Fund (8% of total to provide for central administration and agencies in the diocese).
So what do our priests live on?
The collections on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday are the only two church collections which go to the priests of the parish. They rely on the Spring and Autumn dues and the November offerings for the rest.
They have the same range of personal costs as we all have and if we don't support them enough they need to look for support from the diocese.
Please be generous with your dues contribution and help make our parish self sufficient.


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Parish Finance Committee

The Parish Finance Committee met on Tuesday 18th May and these are the main points discussed.
It was decided to include an article on the finances of the Parish in the Parish Newsletter to explain how funds are collected and used.
The weekly envelope collection system is making progress with over 100 boxes issued. A half yearly report will be sent to participants in July.
There are a number of building maintenance projects in St. Patrick's church. These include improving security and ongoing maintenance jobs needed to keep the building in good condition. Many of us saw the flood that happened during the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday and thankfully this has been repaired.
The Holy Family Church roof has been repaired and the lights at the front have been enhanced. There is some concern about security and this is being addressed.


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's Support Meeting
in the SMA Wilton, on Monday June 12th at 8.00pm.

All are welcome.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Some tips for students/families during exam time

Don't fuss
Wish them well
Keep things as normal as possible


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre

Colour and Beauty

Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Primrose Gem ' (Santolina).'


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Monastic Experience Event

The Cistercian sisters at Glencairn, Co. Waterford, invite single women, aged 22-40, to spend five days with them, June 3rd to 7th, to join in their prayer, worship and work, and to explore the possibility of monastic vocation.
For details, visit www.glencairnabbey.org
www.glencairnabbey.org>,
e-mail info@glencairnabbey.org,
or contact Sr. Eleanor, St Mary's Abbey,
Glencairn, Co. Waterford, phone 058-56197.


Last days of School

The South Presentation Primary School is closing down on July 31st .
There will be open days on May 26th from 7-9pm, May 27th from 2-5pm and May 28th from 2-5pm.
Why not come along and see the exhibitions and photographs and join in the chat on the good old days.
Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.


Please Pray for the Souls of


Kathleen Buckley
Mike Howard
Kevin Muckley

and remember in your prayers:

Lilly Cronin
Mary Lehane
Michael Davitt
Anne Dineen

On their first anniversary at this time.


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Christenings

Welcome into the Christian Community

Niamh O'Gorman
Sean Vincent O'Brien


Service
Want the best? - give your best.

Thought
No one can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.

 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...sorry, we are having a small problem with Holy Family News at this time, hope to be back again shortly)

 

 


The Body and Blood of Christ......................................................................

....................................................... 18th. June 2006 - No. 1019


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (14:12-16. 22-26)

On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to Jesus, 'Where do you want us to go and make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?' So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,
'Go into the city and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him, and say to the owner of the house which he enters "The Master says: Where is my dining room in which I can eat the Passover with my disciples?" He will show you a large upper room furnished with couches, all prepared. Make the preparations for us there.'
The disciples set out and went to the city and found everything as he had told them, and prepared the Passover.
And as they were eating he took some bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to them.
'Take it' he said 'this is my body.'
Then he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said to them,
'This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many. I tell you solemnly, I shall not drink any more wine until the day I drink the new wine in the kingdom of God.'
After psalms had been sung they left for the Mount of Olives.


This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the book of Exodus

Moses went and told the people all the commands of the Lord and all the ordinances. In answer, all the people said with one voice, 'We will observe all the commands that the Lord has decreed.' Moses put all the commands of the Lord into writing, and early next morning he built an altar at the foot of the mountain, with twelve standing-stones for the twelve tribes of Israel.
Then he directed certain young Israelites to offer holocausts and to immolate bullocks to the Lord as communion sacrifices. Half of the blood Moses took up and put into basins, the other half he cast on the altar. And taking the Book of the covenant he read it to the listening people, and they said, 'We will observe all that the Lord has decreed; we will obey.'
Then Moses took the blood and cast it towards the people. 'This' he said 'is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you, containing all these rules.'
This is the word of the Lord.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R)The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord's name.
How can I repay the Lord
for his goodness to me?
The cup of salvation I will raise
I will call on the Lord's name. (R)
O precious in the eyes of the Lord
is the death of his faithful.
Your servant, Lord, your servant am I;
you have loosened my bonds. (R)
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make:
I will call on the Lord's name.
My vows to the Lord I will fulfil
before all his people. (R)


Reading from the Book of Exodus

On this festival when we celebrate the gift of Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist, it is made clear that communion sacrifices were part of the worship of the Jewish people centuries before the time of our Lord.
To show that the covenant, the promise which God had made to the people, was unbreakable, the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the altar and on the people.
The phase 'the blood of the Covenant' is repeated in today's Gospel.


A Reading from the letter to the Hebrews

Now Christ has come, as the high priest of all the blessings which were to come. He has passed through the greater, the more perfect tent, which is better than one made by men's hands because it is not of this created order; and he has entered the sanctuary once and for all, taking with him not the blood of goats and bull calves, but his own blood, having won an eternal redemption for us.
The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer are sprinkled on those who have incurred defilement and they restore the holiness of their outward lives; how much more effectively the blood of Christ, who offered himself as the perfect victim to God through the eternal Spirit, can purify our inner self from dead actions so that we do our service to the living God.
He brings a new covenant, as mediator, only so that the people who were called to an eternal inheritance may actually receive what was promised: his death took place to cancel the sins that infringed the earlier covenant.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Book of Exodus

On this festival when we celebrate the gift of Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist, it is made clear that communion sacrifices were part of the worship of the Jewish people centuries before the time of our Lord.
To show that the covenant, the promise which God had made to the people, was unbreakable, the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the altar and on the people.
The phase 'the blood of the Covenant' is repeated in today's Gospel.


Reading from the letter to the Hebrews

Like the reading from Exodus, this passage is a reflection on the meaning of the sacrificial rituals of the Jewish people, but from the point of view of seeing them as giving way to the gifts gained for us by Christ.
The sacrifices of old had to be repeated time and again because they were of value only for the people attending. His sacrifice occurs once, and is of value for all people and for all time.
The tone of this passage is of a teacher explaining a doctrine which people may find surprising. There is also a note of rejoicing at receiving 'all the blessings that were to come.' Christ brings a new covenant as a mediator by offering himself as a perfect sacrifice.


The 'Spakes' of Michael

Michael O'Muircheartaigh provides lots of very entertaining match commentary remarks. He paints a great picture with:
"He grabs the sliotar, he's on the 50 .... He's on the 40 ..... He's on the 30 ..... He's on the ground!"


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Elder Abuse - Do You Care?

Elder abuse is an issue in Irish society. It can occur anywhere, in the home, in the community, hospital or in a nursing home. The important challenge is to recognise elder abuse and do something about it.
What are the important issues?
Everyone has a responsibility and obligation to do something about elder abuse. If you are passive and silent, you are failing the older person.
There is absolutely no excuse for any sort of mistreatment of older people in any form or for any reason.
If you are concerned about a situation, consider if the situation occurred in another age group, would you be proactive? If the answer is yes, then you should do something.
It can be difficult to take action as it takes courage to speak out. However, the alternative of saying nothing is not right.
Abusers will attempt to cover up the abuse and / or justify these activities.
In many cases abuse represents a legal trespass and the gardai should be informed, for example in the case of an older person's pension being taken from her/him.
Always listen to the older person and respect their wishes. Remember a safe environment is essential for any discussion.
What to do?
If you are concerned talk to someone.
Report to the Gardai and/or Health Service Executive
Report to the management, if in long term care/hospital/respite/day care.
Support the older person.


Novena to the Sacret Heart 15th to 23rd June

We are all invited to make this Novena in our own homes, with friends and family or in the Parish.
See notice board for details.


Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession

This Sunday June 18th
The procession will gather at Saint Patrick's church at 3.15pm.
We are a Eucharistic people. This is not some private ritual at a weekend liturgy, the receiving of Communion means we see others as brothers and sisters.
To be Christian means we give witness to Christ. One way of doing this is to take part in the procession.
All are welcome.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


STEP AHEAD Summer Scheme

With STEP AHEAD your child will build Confidence, Independence and master the skills they need to reach their full potential.
Unique programme for all children especially those who do not qualify for resource in school.
Learning support scheme for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia,
and other learning difficulties.
For information call 486-1480
Spelling~ Reading~
Phonetics~ Handwriting


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


A cent of humour!

When I look at this congregation,
The minister told his flock,
I ask myself, 'where are the poor?'
But when I look at the collection
I ask myself, 'where are the rich?'


The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Cork City Branch of the Alzheimer Society will hold a Carer's Support Meeting
in the SMA Wilton, on Monday June 12th at 8.00pm.

All are welcome.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Special Collection Peter's Pence

A special collection will take place at all Masses next weekend. The proceeds of the collection is sent to Rome. It is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church.
Please support this worthy cause.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Medjugorge - 18th to 25th June

Flight departing Dublin Airport, transport to airport will be arranged, €584 all inclusive
Further information - Paul at 086-0536612
CLM Pilgrimage Program 2006
Lourdes Fatima Garabandal
Lots of choices on dates and locations.
See notice at back of church.


Beech Hill Garden Centre Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Monastic Experience Event

The Cistercian sisters at Glencairn, Co. Waterford, invite single women, aged 22-40, to spend five days with them, June 3rd to 7th, to join in their prayer, worship and work, and to explore the possibility of monastic vocation.
For details, visit www.glencairnabbey.org
www.glencairnabbey.org>,
e-mail info@glencairnabbey.org,
or contact Sr. Eleanor, St Mary's Abbey,
Glencairn, Co. Waterford, phone 058-56197.


Please Pray for the Souls of


Kathleen Buckley
Mike Howard
Kevin Muckley

and remember in your prayers:

Lilly Cronin
Mary Lehane
Michael Davitt
Anne Dineen

On their first anniversary at this time.


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Christenings

Welcome into the Christian Community

Niamh O'Gorman
Sean Vincent O'Brien


Service
Want the best? - give your best.

Thought
No one can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.

 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...sorry, we are having a small problem with Holy Family News at this time, hope to be back again shortly)

 

 


12th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.........................................................................

...................................................... 25th. June 2006 - No. 1020


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (4:35-41)

With the coming of evening, Jesus said to his disciples, 'Let us cross over to the other side.' And leaving the crowd behind they took him, just as he was, in the boat; and there were other boats with him.
Then it began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it was almost swamped. But he was in the stern, his head on the cushion, asleep. They woke him and said to him, 'Master, do you not care? We are going down!' And he woke up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, 'Quiet now! Be calm!' And the wind dropped, and all was calm again. Then he said to them, 'Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?'
They were filled with awe and said to one another, 'Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him.'


This is the Gospel of the Lord


A Reading from the book of Job

From the heart of tempest the Lord gave Job his answer. He said:
Who pent up the sea behind closed doors
when it leapt tumultuous out of the womb,
when I wrapped it in a robe of mist
and made black clouds its swaddling bands;
when I marked the bounds it was not to cross
and made it fast with a bolted gate?
Come thus far, I said, and no farther:
here your proud waves shall break.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) O give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures for ever.
Some sailed to the sea in ships
to trade on the mighty waters.
These men have seen the Lord's deeds,
the wonders he does in the deep. (R)
For he spoke, he summoned the gale,
tossing the waves of the sea
up to heaven and back into the deep;
their soul melted away in their distress. (R)
Then they cried to the Lord in their need
and he rescued them from their distress.
He stilled the storm to a whisper:
all the waves of the sea were hushed. (R)
They rejoiced because of the calm
and he led them to the haven they desired.
Let them thank the Lord for his love,
the wonders he does for men. (R)

A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

The love of Christ overwhelms us when we reflect that if one man has died for all, then all men should be dead; and the reason he died for all was so that living men should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised to life for them.
From now onwards, therefore, we do not judge anyone by the standards of the flesh. Even if we did once know Christ in the flesh, that is not how we know him now. And for anyone who is in Christ, there is a new creation; the old creation has gone, and now the new one is here

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Book of Job

Today's Gospel tells of our Lord being asleep in the boat when a great storm arose, of his being awakened by the frightened disciples and of his quieting the storm.
To prepare to hear that Gospel, we listen to the majestic poetry of the author of the Book of Job. These lines come from that part of the poem where God gives an answer to the questions posed by Job. This part of the poem proclaims God's mastery over all natural forces even over storms and tempests, however fierce.


Reading from the letter to the Corinthians

This reading displays Paul's intense commitment and dedication. He urges that the standards we use are those given to us by Jesus.


Study Theology at Home

The Priory Institute, Tallaght, offers a study programme in theology by distance learning using the method made famous by the Open University.
The programme comes in fifteen-week modules and is based on specially designed textbooks to be studied at home. Participants from all over Ireland are supported by a network of study-centres and by internet support if accessible.
The Programme can be done either for academic credit or simply for its own sake, without the pressure of written assignments.
The deadline for applications for the Autumn is September 20th.
For further information contact: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.
(01)404 8127 / 404 9124
Email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com website www.prioryinstitute.com.


Collection

The monthly collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul takes place at the gates of this church next weekend. Please give generously.


Mayfield Brass Band

Open Day on Saturday June 24th from 3.00pm - 5.00pm
In the Band Room (beside Mayfield Library)
If you are interested in joining the band please come along. Teachers and band members will be on hand to answer questions. A full range of drums and brass instruments will be on display which you can try and play on the day. Recitals and demonstrations will be given by various new members of the band. No musical experience is necessary to join the band.
Music is for life, come along and see if you can pick up a new skill.


The 'Spakes' of Michael

Michael O'Muircheartaigh provides lots of very entertaining match commentary remarks. He paints a great picture with:
"Pat Fox has it on his hurl and is motoring well now .... but here comes Joe Rabitte hot on his tail .... I've seen it all now, a Rabbitte chasing a Fox around Croke Park!'


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Elder Abuse - Do You Care?

Elder abuse is an issue in Irish society. It can occur anywhere, in the home, in the community, hospital or in a nursing home. The important challenge is to recognise elder abuse and do something about it.
What are the important issues?
Everyone has a responsibility and obligation to do something about elder abuse. If you are passive and silent, you are failing the older person.
There is absolutely no excuse for any sort of mistreatment of older people in any form or for any reason.
If you are concerned about a situation, consider if the situation occurred in another age group, would you be proactive? If the answer is yes, then you should do something.
It can be difficult to take action as it takes courage to speak out. However, the alternative of saying nothing is not right.
Abusers will attempt to cover up the abuse and / or justify these activities.
In many cases abuse represents a legal trespass and the gardai should be informed, for example in the case of an older person's pension being taken from her/him.
Always listen to the older person and respect their wishes. Remember a safe environment is essential for any discussion.
What to do?
If you are concerned talk to someone.
Report to the Gardai and/or Health Service Executive
Report to the management, if in long term care/hospital/respite/day care.
Support the older person.


Cycling for Fun

Every Thursday Night at Cork Opera House at 6.50pm.
All you need is a bike, a puncture repair kit, some rainwear and a sense of fun.
There is more than one route each night to suit the levels of fitness of the cyclists.
If you are 16, or over, come along and bring a friend.
An Oige Cork - Kerry Regional Group.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


STEP AHEAD Summer Scheme

With STEP AHEAD your child will build Confidence, Independence and master the skills they need to reach their full potential.
Unique programme for all children especially those who do not qualify for resource in school.
Learning support scheme for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia,
and other learning difficulties.
For information call 486-1480
Spelling~ Reading~
Phonetics~ Handwriting


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


A cent of humour!

When I look at this congregation,
The minister told his flock,
I ask myself, 'where are the poor?'
But when I look at the collection
I ask myself, 'where are the rich?'


This Week

Monday 26th - Weekday

Tuesday 27th - St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. He presided over the Council of Ephesus is 431, which proclaimed Mary to be Mother of God.

Wednesday 28th - St Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr, who grew up in Smyrna (Turkey) and preached in southern France. He became Bishop of Lyons.

Thursday 29th - Saints Peter and Paul Apostles. Tradition tells us that both died as martyrs in Rome.

Friday 30th - First Martyrs of Rome, those who died during the persecution of Nero in the year 64.

Saturday July 1st - St Oliver Plunkett, Bishop and Martyr. He became archbishop of Armagh in 1669 and died a martyr's death at Tyburn. He was canonised in 1975.
Intercom June 2006


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Ursuline Service and Spirituality Programme

How about giving a week to exploring the Ursuline Way of Life through service, working with young people and spirituality?
Want to know more? For further information contact: Sr. Jean Browne, Ursuline Convent, Blackrock - 087-9391669 or email irishursulines@eircom.net. Accommodation will be provided.
Take the risk.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT


Special Collection Peter's Pence

A special collection will take place at all Masses this weekend. The proceeds of the collection is sent to Rome. It is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church.
Please support this worthy cause.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Beech Hill Garden Centre Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


Thought

If you put off until tomorrow what can be done today, someone may invent a machine to do it.

 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

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See Holy Family News (Fr. Bernard is now restored to good health and his very informative Holy Family News is back in publication...sorry, we are having a small problem with Holy Family News at this time, hope to be back again shortly)

 

 


13th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 2nd. July 2006 - No. 1021


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (5:21- 43)

When Jesus had crossed in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered round him and he stayed by the lakeside. Then one of the synagogue officials came up, Jairus by name, and seeing him, fell at his feet and pleaded with him earnestly, saying, 'My little daughter is desperately sick. Do come and lay your hands on her to make her better and save her life.' Jesus went with him and a large crowd followed him; they were pressing all round him.
Now there was a woman who had suffered from a haemorrhage for twelve years; after long and painful treatment under various doctors, she had spent all she had without being any the better for it, in fact she was getting worse. She had heard about Jesus, and she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his cloak. 'If I can touch even his clothes,' she had told herself 'I shall be well again.' And the source of the bleeding dried up instantly, and she felt in herself that she was cured of her complaint.
Immediately aware that power had gone out from him Jesus turned round in the crowd and said, 'Who touched my clothes?' His disciples said to him, 'You see the crowd is pressing round you and yet you say 'Who touched me?' But he continued to look all round to see who had done it. Then the woman came forward, frightened and trembling because she knew what had happened to her, and she fell at his feet and told him the whole truth. 'My daughter' he said 'your faith has restored you to health; go in peace and be free from your complaint.'
While he was still speaking some people arrived from the house of the synagogue official to say, 'Your daughter is dead: why put the Master to any further trouble?' But Jesus had overheard this remark of theirs and he said to the official, 'Do not be afraid; only have faith.' And he allowed no one to go with him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. So they came to the official's house and Jesus noticed all the commotion, with people weeping and wailing unrestrainedly. He went in and said to them, 'Why all this commotion and crying? The child is not dead, but asleep.' But they laughed at him. So he turned them all out and, taking with him he child's father and mother and his own companions, he went into the place where the child lay. And taking the child by the hand he said to her, 'Talitha, kum!' which means, 'Little girl, I tell you to get up.' The little girl got up at once and began to walk about, for she was twelve years old. At this they were overcome with astonishment, and he ordered them strictly not to let anyone know about it, and told them to give her something to eat.


This is the Gospel of the Lord


A reading from the book of Wisdom

Death was not God's doing,
he takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living.
To be - for this he created all;
the world's created things have health in them,
in them no fatal poison can be found,
and Hades holds no power on earth;
for virtue is undying.
Yet God did make man imperishable,
he made him in the image of his own nature;
it was the devil's envy that brought death into the world,
as those who are his partners will discover.

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me.
I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me
and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O Lord, you have raised my soul from the dead,
restored me to life from those who sink into the grave. (R)
Sing psalms to the Lord, you who love him,
give thanks to his holy name.
His anger lasts but a moment; his favour through life.
At night there are tears but joy comes with dawn. (R)
The Lord listened and had pity.
the Lord came to my help.
For me you have changed my mourning into dancing,
O Lord my God, I will thank you for ever. (R)


A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

You always have the most of everything - of faith, of eloquence, of understanding, of keenness for any cause, and the biggest share of our affection - so we expect you to put the most into this work of mercy too. Remember how generous the Lord Jesus was: he was rich, but he became poor for your sake, to make you rich out of his poverty.
This does not mean that to give relief to others you ought to make things difficult for yourselves: it is a question of balancing what happens to be your surplus now against their present need, and one day they may have something to spare that will supply your own need. That is how we strike a balance: as scripture says: The man who gathered much had none too much, the man who gathered little did not go short.

This is the word of the Lord


Reading from the Book of Wisdom

Some of the popular 'gurus' of our age tell us that we need to believe in ourselves: 'have faith in your own self', they say, 'and you will be fine'. Against that, the message of the Gospel passage today is that it is belief in Jesus and adherence to the life-giving message he bears, that brings not just well-being but life itself.
In this text from the Book of Wisdom God is shown to have made the human being imperishable: the death and destruction of you and me is not God's doing and can be overcome. This book recounts how life was a little while before the time of Jesus. It is notable that it shows the extent to which a way of thinking that separates God from death had been developed:- 'God takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living'.


Reading from the letter to the Corinthians

The generosity of those who have a surplus of wealth or goods and come to the aid of those currently struggling, has its origin in the kindness Paul speaks of when dealing with the early disciples in Corinth.
This is the impetus that lies behind many Christian based charities and good causes that have developed over the centuries. St. Paul's text notes that the origin of our kindness lies in the generosity of the One who was rich and became poor for our sakes.


One of the Greatest Stories Ever Told - 'Bernadette De Lourdes'

I have a very long wish list, which included a return to Lourdes and this year this wish came true. Pilgrims arrive everyday between February to October on a journey of Prayer, believing and keeping the past alive. Some of our most powerful leaders pay private visits as well. There is a place there for anyone who wants to go.
When I arrived at the grotto my face broke into a tremendous smile in greeting 'The Lady'. The melody of the church bells ringing touches your soul making it a sacred moment. Our most inner feelings are on display and pilgrims trapped in a sick body are never too proud to accept a little help. I took part in most of the ceremonies and as my time was nearing a close I turned to look at 'The Lady' and said 'au revoir' but not goodbye.
Bernadette Soubirous was born on the 7th January 1844. In 1858 in the month of her 14th birthday she was collecting wood for the fire. She felt a gust of wind and looking up she saw 'The Lady' who greeted her with a beautiful smile. She dug a hole with her hands from which water began to flow and this is the site where the chapel is built.
Bernadette died on the 16th April 1879. - Angela Mulvihill


Franciscan Brothers' Mission Appeal

The Franciscan Brothers' representative, Br. Brian Johnson will speak at all masses this weekend. Br. Brian lives in Kenya where the brothers live and work with the rural poor.


Mayfield Brass Band

Open Day on Saturday June 24th from 3.00pm - 5.00pm
In the Band Room (beside Mayfield Library)
If you are interested in joining the band please come along. Teachers and band members will be on hand to answer questions. A full range of drums and brass instruments will be on display which you can try and play on the day. Recitals and demonstrations will be given by various new members of the band. No musical experience is necessary to join the band.
Music is for life, come along and see if you can pick up a new skill.


Ministers of the Word

Please collect the guide for readers notes for July to September in the sacristy.


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Elder Abuse - Do You Care?

Elder abuse is an issue in Irish society. It can occur anywhere, in the home, in the community, hospital or in a nursing home. The important challenge is to recognise elder abuse and do something about it.
What are the important issues?
Everyone has a responsibility and obligation to do something about elder abuse. If you are passive and silent, you are failing the older person.
There is absolutely no excuse for any sort of mistreatment of older people in any form or for any reason.
If you are concerned about a situation, consider if the situation occurred in another age group, would you be proactive? If the answer is yes, then you should do something.
It can be difficult to take action as it takes courage to speak out. However, the alternative of saying nothing is not right.
Abusers will attempt to cover up the abuse and / or justify these activities.
In many cases abuse represents a legal trespass and the gardai should be informed, for example in the case of an older person's pension being taken from her/him.
Always listen to the older person and respect their wishes. Remember a safe environment is essential for any discussion.
What to do?
If you are concerned talk to someone.
Report to the Gardai and/or Health Service Executive
Report to the management, if in long term care/hospital/respite/day care.
Support the older person.


Collection

The monthly collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul takes place at the gates of this church next weekend. Please give generously.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


Thanksgiving Novena To The Sacred Heart

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one. (Mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour not mine, Amen.
Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail (C.M.L.)


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Please Pray for the Soul of

Aidan Ahern

who died recently.


Congratulations

Grainne O'Keffe (Ballyclough) and Mathew Kearns (Victoria Australia) who were married in St. Patrick's recently.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Women of Faith

Gabriel Communications Limited are producing a new magazine which is a unique and inspiring pictorial record of Catholic women whose lives and deeds have been truly remarkable and whose example has enriched our church and our personal faith.
From Our Lady to Mother Theresa, from St. Catherine of Sienna to Dorothy Day, this 64 page full colour includes more than 50 full page photographs and detailed biographies and information on each of the women featured.
Details on how to order are available from 0044 161 236 8856 or the sacristy.


Saint Oliver Plunkett - 1st July

Oliver Plunkett came from an Irish noble family which supported King Charles 1. He studied for the priesthood and was ordained in Rome in 1654. From then until 1669, when he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh, he was Professor of theology.
Soon after his appointment to the See of Armagh, he was suspected of treason because of secretly practising as priest. He was tried in Dundalk in 1679, and moved to Newgate prison in London, where he was convicted and found guilty of treason against the state by 'promoting the Catholic faith'. He was condemned to a most cruel and public execution at Tyburn. He was the last Catholic to die for the faith at Tyburn and the first of the Irish martyrs to be beatified.


Lourdes

Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2006

11-16 June - 5 nights. Full board Accommodation
Booking Forms available from the Pilgrim Section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Phone 4277959 / 4277120
Enquiries for Special Invalid Section to The Pilgrimage Director Monsignor Kevin O'Callaghan, Parochial House, Bandon. Phone 023-43794


Beech Hill Garden Centre Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1992nd. July 2006o Coll



As you can see from our Home Page, Fr. Bernard is alive and well surrounded by his teams of the Holy Family News. Hopefully, come September, the very informativeHoly Family News will be back on the Site.

 


14th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 9th. July 2006 - No. 1022


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (6:1- 6)

Jesus went to his home town and his disciples accompanied him. With the coming of the sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue and most of them were astonished when they heard him.
They said, 'Where did the man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been granted him, and these miracles that are worked through him? This is the carpenter, surely, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joset and Jude and Simon? His sisters, too, are they not here with us? And they would not accept him.
And Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is only despised in his own country among his own relations and in his own house;' and he could work no miracle there, though he cured a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A reading from the prophet Ezekiel

The spirit came into me and made me stand up, and I heard the Lord speaking to me.
He said, 'Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to the rebels who have turned against me. Till now they and their ancestors have been in revolt against me. The sons are defiant and obstinate; I am sending you to them, to say, "The Lord says this." Whether they listen or not, this set of rebels shall know there is a prophet among them.'

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) Our eyes are on the Lord till he show us his mercy.
To you have I lifted up my eyes,
you who dwell in the heavens:
my eyes, like the eyes of slaves
on the hand of their lords. (R)
Like the eyes of a servant
on the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes are on the Lord our God
till he show us his mercy. (R)
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.
We are filled with contempt.
Indeed all too full is our soul
with the proud man's disdain. (R)


A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

In view of the extraordinary nature of these revelations, to stop me from getting too proud I was given a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan to beat me and stop me from getting too proud!
About this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times for it to leave me, but he said, 'My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness.'
So I shall be very happy to make my weaknesses my special boast so that the power of Christ may stay over me, and that is why I am quite content with my weaknesses, and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and the agonies I go through for Christ's sake.
For it is when I am weak that I am strong.

This is the word of the Lord


Another Angle - by Fr. Tom Cox, St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford

Take a closer look. There is that moment in things, where an occasion either goes right or it turns horribly wrong. In the case of a hometown return for Jesus, for a moment or two it would appear that a warm celebration of 'hometown boy makes good' is about to erupt. But not so. What is about to happen is rejection, the same kind of rejection that would dog his trail all the way to Good Friday. 'He could work no miracle there.' It always seems that miracles do not evoke faith so much as faith evokes miracles.
His fellow Nazarenes couldn't accept his humanity. Neither could some early Christians who gave birth to the first great heresy (Docetism) in the church. It denied the full humanity of Jesus. Enter the Nicene Creed with it's' 'and was made man' to counter it. We still say it every Sunday as we still struggle with divine humanity. We want a two-fisted God who comes up like thunder, and we are offended by one who puts himself/herself at our mercy and who now and then looks a lot like our Uncle John. We can be blinded by familiarity and worse - paralyse others and reduce them to impotence, by withdrawing our confidence. How much energy have we suppressed or discouraged? How much joy stifled? All because 'we knew them' or 'it was tried before and didn't work.'

(Fr Tom's email is tomascox@eircom.net) Intercom July/August 2006


Relics of St. Claude La Colombiere

North Cathedral from 2pm Thursday July 13th to 12 noon Friday July 14th
Saint Claude was a close friend and spiritual director of Saint Margaret Mary, recipient of the great revelations of the Sacred Heart.


Visiting Choir

The Sacred Heart Church Choir from Monkstown will sing at the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 16th July.


Collection

The monthly collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul takes place at the gates of this church this weekend. Please give generously.


Thank You

The Irish Cancer Society wishes to sincerely thank all who contributed to their recent collection.
The amount raised (€663.05) will help in the fight against cancer.


The 'Spakes' of Michael

Michael O'Muircheartaigh provides lots of very entertaining match commentary remarks.
"In the first half they played with the wind. In the second half they played with the ball".


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Elder Abuse - Do You Care?

Elder abuse is an issue in Irish society. It can occur anywhere, in the home, in the community, hospital or in a nursing home. The important challenge is to recognise elder abuse and do something about it.
What are the important issues?
Everyone has a responsibility and obligation to do something about elder abuse. If you are passive and silent, you are failing the older person.
There is absolutely no excuse for any sort of mistreatment of older people in any form or for any reason.
If you are concerned about a situation, consider if the situation occurred in another age group, would you be proactive? If the answer is yes, then you should do something.
It can be difficult to take action as it takes courage to speak out. However, the alternative of saying nothing is not right.
Abusers will attempt to cover up the abuse and / or justify these activities.
In many cases abuse represents a legal trespass and the gardai should be informed, for example in the case of an older person's pension being taken from her/him.
Always listen to the older person and respect their wishes. Remember a safe environment is essential for any discussion.
What to do?
If you are concerned talk to someone.
Report to the Gardai and/or Health Service Executive
Report to the management, if in long term care/hospital/respite/day care.
Support the older person.


Collection

The monthly collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul takes place at the gates of this church next weekend. Please give generously.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


Questions people ask

Q. Today's gospel mentions the brothers and sisters of Mary. Were they children of Mary? I always believed she was ever virgin.
A. While this gospel passage refers to Jesus as the son of Mary, these 'brothers and sisters' were not called the children of Mary, either here or in any part of scripture. The most likely explanation is that they were close cousins. The local language of Jesus' time reflected a tribal situation which considered cousins as part of the family. There are examples in the bible where cousins are called brother or sister. Tobias called his cousin, Sarah, his sister. Lot was called the brother of Abraham, although he was his nephew. These 'brothers and sisters' were cousins of Jesus.
Fr Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
(email silvesteroflynn@oceanfree.net)
Intercom July/August 2006


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Website of the Week

www.killeigh.com

Website of Parish of Killeigh, Co Offaly


A Thought

Most of us will never do great things, but we can do small things in a great way.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Summer Holidays

The St. Patrick's Newsletter will take a break after next Sunday 16th July and will be available again from September.
Mass leaflets with the Sunday readings will be available during the Summer.


SThis Week's Calandar

Monday 10th - Weekday (fourteenth week of Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 11th - St Benedict, Abbot, patron of Europe. He lived as hermit before founding a monastery at Monte Cassino. He is responsible for writing the Rule which has guided Benedictine and Cistercian communities since then. His influence on Europe has been significant. In 1964 he was proclaimed Patron of Europe.

Wednesday 12th - Weekday.

Thursday 13th - Weekday. Also St Henry, Duke of Bavaria.

Friday 14th - Weekday. St Camillus de Lellis. Born in Naples, he began life as a soldier and set about caring for those wounded in battle. He is patron saint of hospitals, of the medical professions and of the sick and dying.

Saturday 15th - St Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. A Franciscan saint and theologian of the thirteenth century.
Intercom July/August 2006


Beech Hill Garden Centre Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1999th. July 2006o Coll



As you can see from our Home Page, Fr. Bernard is alive and well surrounded by his teams of the Holy Family News. Hopefully, come September, the very informativeHoly Family News will be back on the Site.

 

 


15th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 16th. July 2006 - No. 1023


The good news this week is from holy Gospel according to Mark (6:7- 13)

Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs giving them authority over the unclean spirits.
And he instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff - no bread, no haversack, no coppers for their purses. They were to wear sandals but, he added, 'Do not take a spare tunic.' And he said to them, 'If you enter a house anywhere, stay there until you leave the district. And if any place does not welcome you and people refuse to listen to you, as you walk away shake off the dust from under your feet as a sign to them.'
So they set off to preach repentance; and they cast out many devils, and anointed many sick people with oil and cured them.

This is the Gospel of the Lord


A reading from the prophet Amos

Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, said to Amos, 'Go away, seer; get back to the land of Judah; earn your bread there, do your prophesying there. We want no more prophesying in Bethel; this is the royal sanctuary, the national temple.'
'I was no prophet, neither did I belong to any of the brotherhoods of prophets,' Amos replied to Amaziah. 'I was a shepherd, and looking after sycamores: but it was the Lord who took me from herding the flock, and the Lord who said, "Go, prophesy to my people Israel."

This is the word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm.

(R) Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help.
I will hear what the Lord God has to say,
a voice that speaks of peace,
peace for his people.
His help is near for those who fear him
and his glory will dwell in our land. (R)
Mercy and faithfulness have met;
justice and peace have embraced.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from heaven. (R)
The Lord will make us prosper
and our earth shall yield its fruit.
Justice shall march before him
and peace shall follow his steps. (R)


A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all the spiritual blessings of heaven in Christ.
Before the world was made, he chose us, chose us in Christ, to be holy and spotless, and to live through love in his presence, determining that we should become his adopted sons, through Jesus Christ for his own kind purposes, to make us praise the glory of his grace, his free gift to us in the Beloved in whom, through his blood, we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.
Such is the richness of the grace which he has showered on us in all wisdom and insight. He has let us know the mystery of his purpose, the hidden plan he so kindly made in Christ from the beginning to act upon when the times had run their course to the end: that he would bring everything together under Christ, as head,
everything in the heavens and everything on earth.

This is the word of the Lord


Another Angle - by Fr. Tom Cox, St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford

Keeping it simple - Who travels lightest, travels furthest is a truism. What seemed essential at the journey's beginning is discarded as soon as the shoulder straps on our rucksack begin to chafe. The general rule for packing is to lay out everything you need and take away half of it. Think light and adaptable! It's a truth that experienced walkers will verify. Among them the growing number of pilgrims walking the ancient Camino or pilgrimage way to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostella in Spain. They find that a long hard look at what you're packing pays off. The joy of knowing you packed blister plasters and loo roll is indescribable when needed.
Maybe as you pack for a family holiday, we need to take a good look at what we are bringing with us along the road of life. We have all seen the images of people uprooted by disaster, having to evacuate. What to bring after ourselves, food and clothing? We should hold our possessions lightly. So, in our lives, what needs to be scrutinised and discarded? What has stood us in good stead when the chips are down? De-cluttering is not just about household possessions, but also attitudes and values that are unworthy of the name Christian.

(Fr Tom's email is tomascox@eircom.net) Intercom July/August 2006


Unclaimed British Pensions

If you are in receipt of an Irish Retirement or Contributory Pension and worked for one year or more in Britain, you would be entitled to a Pro-rata British Pension from or back-dated to the age of 60 (woman), 65 (man).
Dial (0044) 191 2182828 (Newcastle)
Open 8am - 8pm Mon-Fri.
Book a Teleclaim appointment.
Mention to the operator person at the other end that you have social insurance contributions in both Ireland and Britain. Have ready your date of birth, British National Insurance Number (if any), telephone number, address.
If any difficulty, contact your nearest resource congress centre or phone (074) 912801.


Visiting Choir

The Sacred Heart Church Choir from Monkstown will sing at the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 16th July.


Questions people ask

Q. What is meant by scripture and tradition? Are they different?
A. In theology, tradition means what has been handed down from Christ and the apostles in written word, spoken word, custom and practice. Scripture is part of overall tradition.
Just as the Jewish people produced what is known as the Old Testament, the Christian Church was responsible for the writing of the New Testament, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 'Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture form the one sacred deposit of the word of God, which is committed to the Church' (Second Vatican Council). The Church existed before the book was written.
Fr Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap (email silvesteroflynn@oceanfree.net)

Intercom July/August 2006


Thank You

The Irish Cancer Society wishes to sincerely thank all who contributed to their recent collection.
The amount raised (€663.05) will help in the fight against cancer.


The 'Spakes' of Michael

Michael O'Muircheartaigh provides lots of very entertaining match commentary remarks.
"Anthony Lynch the Cork corner back will be the last person to let you down - his people are undertakers".


Saint Patrick's Newsletter - call for articles / ideas

Do you have an event you wish to publicise?
Are you in a club that is looking for new members?
Do you have an article you would like to publish?This is your newsletter and we would welcome your ideas.
We have been running with the present format for almost four years
and it is a time for change.
Drop a note into the Sacristy with a contact telephone number
and we will get back to you promptly.
Articles for publication will be included if they are handed
into the sacristy a week in advance (previous Sunday).


Elder Abuse - Do You Care?

Elder abuse is an issue in Irish society. It can occur anywhere, in the home, in the community, hospital or in a nursing home. The important challenge is to recognise elder abuse and do something about it.
What are the important issues?
Everyone has a responsibility and obligation to do something about elder abuse. If you are passive and silent, you are failing the older person.
There is absolutely no excuse for any sort of mistreatment of older people in any form or for any reason.
If you are concerned about a situation, consider if the situation occurred in another age group, would you be proactive? If the answer is yes, then you should do something.
It can be difficult to take action as it takes courage to speak out. However, the alternative of saying nothing is not right.
Abusers will attempt to cover up the abuse and / or justify these activities.
In many cases abuse represents a legal trespass and the gardai should be informed, for example in the case of an older person's pension being taken from her/him.
Always listen to the older person and respect their wishes. Remember a safe environment is essential for any discussion.
What to do?
If you are concerned talk to someone.
Report to the Gardai and/or Health Service Executive
Report to the management, if in long term care/hospital/respite/day care.
Support the older person.


Collection

The monthly collection in aid of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul takes place at the gates of this church next weekend. Please give generously.


Parish Pilgrimage 2007 to the Shrine of France

Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour and Lourdes.
August 30th to 6th September
Deposits will be taken on Friday 2nd June from 11am - 12 noon
in St. Patrick's Credit Union.
For further information
contact Mary Lane 4503287.


'Clery/OCleary/Cleary'

A lady in New Zealand has sought information through our website regarding relatives in St. Patrick's Parish. She wants some help in locating relatives that may help her with her CLERY/OCLERY/CLEARY family history.
Eily Nelligan OCLERY died at 5 Tivoli Gardens Cork on the 18th April 1952. She had two sisters Minnie QUINN and Louisa GAFFNEY and a brother John CLERY who lived with her. Minnie died 1947, John 1945 and Louisa 1932.
Although her family name was CLERY/CLEARY Eily called herself OCLERY. She was a retired nursing sister.
She wonders if Eily has any relatives who attend our church.
If you have any information, please advise at mail@stpatrickscork.com or through the parish office, phone 021.4518191.


Questions people ask

Q. Today's gospel mentions the brothers and sisters of Mary. Were they children of Mary? I always believed she was ever virgin.
A. While this gospel passage refers to Jesus as the son of Mary, these 'brothers and sisters' were not called the children of Mary, either here or in any part of scripture. The most likely explanation is that they were close cousins. The local language of Jesus' time reflected a tribal situation which considered cousins as part of the family. There are examples in the bible where cousins are called brother or sister. Tobias called his cousin, Sarah, his sister. Lot was called the brother of Abraham, although he was his nephew. These 'brothers and sisters' were cousins of Jesus.
Fr Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap
(email silvesteroflynn@oceanfree.net)
Intercom July/August 2006


Services in the Polish language

Fr. Poitr Galus is from the Diocese of Tarnow in Poland and:
- will celebrate Mass in the Polish language every Sunday in St. Augustine's (Washington Street) at 9am from Sunday 5th March
- is available to celebrate Baptisms and Marriages in the parish church where the couple reside
- will assist in completing Pre-Nuptial enquiry forms and any other documents
- is running a pre-marriage course in St. Augustine's, starting on Sunday 5th at 4pm.
Lourdes


Website of the Week

www.catholiccommunications.ie

Website of the Catholic Communications Office


A Thought

Most of us will never do great things, but we can do small things in a great way.


Pilgrimages to Knock

The main pilgrimage season in Knock runs from 30th April to 8th October. Details of services are available on the notice board at the back of the church.


International Walks for Charity

Rehab Foundation are organising the following walks:

1. New Zealand Nov 15th - Dec 1st 2006

2. Argentina Spring 2007

If you wish to participate in either of these fundraising walks or would like any additional information please contact Thos O'Leary at 4857820 or 087 9825639 or email at thosoleary@rehab.ie.


Summer Holidays

The St. Patrick's Newsletter will take a break for a few weeks and will be available again from September.

Mass leaflets with the Sunday readings will be available during the Summer.


This Week's Calandar

Monday 17th - Weekday (fifteenth week of Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 18th - Weekday

Wednesday 19th - Weekday.

Thursday 20th - Weekday. St Appolinaris, a second-century Italian saint and martyr.

Friday 14th - Weekday. St Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin friar renowned for his preaching during the Counter-Reformation.

Saturday 15th - St Mary Magdalene. She was one of the disciples of Jesus, who stood beneath the Cross and was the first to announce the Resurrection.


Intercom July/August 2006


Beech Hill Garden Centre Look at the beauty that surrounds us. How would you like to add to the wonderful colours we see in gardens and window boxes? Interested? Call and see the wonderful selection available at:

Beech Hill, Garden Centre,
COPE Foundation,
Bonnington, Montennotte

COPE Foundation, Bonnington, Montenotte.

Plant of the week.......................'Ceanothus' (Blue Mound)


Why not visit the coffee shop and enjoy home baking !


St. Patrick's Newsletter

The newsletter will be returning in the autumn with a new layout.
Thank you to all who have contributed suggestions and articles for publication over the last number of years. Keep the ideas and articles coming.
We owe a special thanks to the staff and students in COPE who have been central to the printing of the newsletter each week.


Having a special event

Why not use our website to record your Parish wedding/baptism or special event? We can accommodate photographs and short articles.

Contact the Sacristy at 086.3107499 or email mail@stpatrickscork.com


Parish Contact Numbers

Fr. John Cotter, P.P.........................001.353.21.4504848

Canon Liam Leader .........................001.353.21.4500282

Fr. Bernard Cotter........................... 001.353.21.4502696

Emergency (Priest on Duty)..............001.363.87.8252284

Sacristy (except Thursday) ..............001.353.86.3107499

Parish office.....................................001.353.21. 4518191


Diosesan Website

The Cork and Ross dioceses has its own website at www.corkandross.org

Why not visit and have a look.'The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab


 

Holy Family News SSummerhill to Collins Barracks, 96 FM to the Honan Home, (part of St. Patrick's Parish)

t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,19916th. July 2006o Coll



As you can see from our Home Page, Fr. Bernard is alive and well surrounded by his teams of the Holy Family News. Hopefully, come September, the very informativeHoly Family News will be back on the Site.

 

After more than 4 years of continuous production, the St. Patrick's Parish Newsletter has taken a well deserved brief holiday.

Every thanks and graditude must be given to Aonghus for his dedication as the sole Editor of the Newsletter, and also to the Staff and Clients of the COPE Foundation for the production.

Aonghus, our recently appointed Secretary to the Parish, is promising a new look Newsletter when it resumes sometime in September.

In the meantime, we are publishing the Sunday Mass leaflet as below.

We urge our viewers to keep faith with us in this interim period


16th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 23rd. July 2006 - No. 1024


After more than 4 years of continuous production, the St. Patrick's Parish Newsletter has taken a well deserved brief holiday.

Every thanks and graditude must be given to Aonghus for his dedication as the sole Editor of the Newsletter, and also to the Staff and Clients of the COPE Foundation for the production.

Aonghus, our recently appointed Secretary to the Parish, is promising a new look Newsletter when it resumes sometime in September.

In the meantime, we are publishing the Sunday Mass leaflet as below.

We urge our viewers to keep faith with us in this interim period


17th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 30th. July 2006 - No. 1025


 


18th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 6th. August 2006 - No. 1026



19th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 13th. August 2006 - No. 1027



20th. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 20th. August 2006 - No. 1028


 


21st. Sunday Ordinary Time - Year B.............................................

.............................................. 27th. August 2006 - No. 1029