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"Even the winds and seas obey Him"Bishop of Cork and Ross invites people to respond to Church changes with a time of prayer, listening and discernment
On a weekend when heavy rain and winds had blown across his diocese, it seems more than coincidence that a new pastoral message from the Bishop of Cork and Ross should begin with a scripture quote: “Even the wind and the seas obey Him”.
Bishop Fintan Gavin read his message on Sunday to pilgrims attending the annual Mass at St. Finbarr’s Oratory, Gougane Barra.
Bishop Fintan’s message is a call to the people of the diocese to commit to a year-long time of prayer, listening and discernment about the future of the Catholic Church in the parishes and chaplaincies of the diocese.
In a time of unprecedented change in society and the Catholic Church in Ireland, people are understandably concerned about their parish’s future, he said.
First Holy Communion 2025 in the Family of Parishes
The following are the dates of Masses in the family of parishes at which children from the local schools will receive their First Holy Communion.
Courtmacsherry Grotto celebrates 70 years since its opening
One of two grottoes in Barryroe parish, it was dedicated on on 8th September 1954 with a rosary on the feast of Our Lady's nativity organised by Ms Edel Jones.
After a big effort to clean up the grotto by parishioners earlier in the year, led by Ms Teresa Egger, the rosary was prayed in front of Our Lady's image with the decades elaborated by verses of Marian hymns led by Courtmacsherry church choir.
A group of more than seventy attended the public prayer which was followed by a very interesting talk by Ms Margaret O'Dwyer on how the grotto came to be built and opened.
A number of those who had been present in 1954 also attended the recent celebration, including some of the altar boys and a member of the choir.
Some of the attendees who celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Grotto at CourtmacsherryWe invite you to explore Alpha on Wednesday evenings
Alpha - 18 Sep 2024 - Clonakilty
All are welcome regardless of age, so do come along for the first evening and see what you think!
Numbers are limited so please reserve your place..
Starting Date:
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Mass for the Feast of the Assumption today August 15th at Ardfield was due to be celebrated at Our Lady’s Well
However, due to inclement weather, the Mass will now be held at St James' Church, Ardfield at 3:00pm.
All welcome.
Location Map for Ardfield Church
St James' Church - Ardfield
Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?
You are invited to join the Sisters for a:
Vocations Afternoon
Saturday 21 September 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Vocations Afternoon - Sat 21 Sep 2024Search
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