News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes

Advent Talks

Prepare well for the coming of Jesus this Christmas with Advent Talks on Tuesdays at 7pm in Saints Peter and Paul's Church. Fr Marius O'Reilly will speak on Tuesday December 5th, Fr Sean Crowley on December 12th, and Fr Shinu Angadiyil. on December 19th. Each talk will be followed by 30 mins of silent adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar. All are most welcome

Thursday 7th December - Vigil Mass at 6:30pm

Friday 8th December - Mass at 9:30am 

 

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Please join us for the monthly prayer group in St. Columbas in Douglas at 7:30pm on Friday the 8th December 2023

 

The 6th December 1907 was the day Little Nellie of Holy God received her First Holy Communion. It was one of the most special days in her short life of 4 years. It was a day she longed for and needed to satisfy her hunger for Holy God. She deserved it with the devotion she had at such a young age.

This the the hymn that was sang for her on her Communion Day.

 
O Mary dearest Mother
In God's sweet scented bowers
Will you gather for a little child
A wreath of fragrant flowers
I wish my Little heart to be
A cradle fair and gay
Where my Blessed Jesus may repose
On my First Communion Day
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Would you like to be involved in running Alpha in your Family of Parishes?


The Diocese is hosting an Alpha information afternoon for those who may be interested in running Alpha in their Parish/Family of Parishes on Saturday, November 25th from 1.30pm to 4.00pm in Ovens Parish Centre. Alpha helps people not just to know about Jesus, but to come to know him personally.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting your Moderator/Co-Parish Priest, or the Office for Mission and Ministry at 021-7355517 (or through our Contact Form on the Diocesan website. We invite you to keep an eye on the Diocesan website which has full details of the training and formation offered by the Office for Mission and Ministry.

Alpha

A Study of St Mark’s Gospel
Webinar by Dr. Francis Cousins
Tuesday 5th December (7.00pm - 8.30pm)

This webinar will examine the Gospel of St Mark which is the focus
of the Sunday Gospel Readings in the Liturgical Calendar 2023-2024.
To register, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 1st Dec.

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Pioneer Pledge for the month of the Holy Souls
A short-term pledge gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a shadow of addiction.

Further information from the Pioneers on 01 80-5 4226 or via www.pioneers.ie/pray

Pioneer pledge

Devotions for the Holy Souls will take place on Thursday 16th November 2023

from 3pm to 9pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Rochestown Road, Cork.
Mass will be celebrated at 3.15pm & again at 8.30pm.
There will be Adoration, confession, rosaries, & prayers for the Holy Souls.
Tea & coffee break at 6.00pm.
All very welcome.

 

Fr Donagh OShea, O.P.


Talks and meditation in Sacred Heart Missionaries Church Hall, Sat. Nov 18th. Registration 9.30.Start 10.am. Donation 10€.Sacred Heart Missionaries

 

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The Christmas Oratoio

TOTUS TUUS SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE 2023 IS LIVE ON RADIO MARIA IRELAND ON SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER FROM 2PM


Speakers include FR. JOHN RYAN (CLOYNE DIOCESE), FR. LUKE DEMASI (HOME OF THE MOTHER), FR. JOHN MCENEANEY (WATERFORD & LISMORE DIOCESE), FRANCES HOGAN (SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR). Radio Maria Ireland can be listened to by downloading the Radio Maria Ireland APP, Saorview Channel 210 or listen live at (01)4373277

Totus Tuus Scripture Conference

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