November 7th 2004 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Holy Souls — A Time to Remember
November’s cold and dark evenings are upon us and for some loneliness is even greater, as people recall memories of an absent loved one.
This time of the year especially can be more difficult for those who have lost a loved one. We remember them and all our loved ones who have died in our Novena and, this weekend, we will take time  to visit our cemeteries and pray at the graves of those who are special to us.
Maybe this November as well as praying for the faithful departed we could take time too to visit and spend time with those who have had a bereavement. It will be time well spent. As well as our prayers, we could gift them with our time, allow them to share their memories and help all who suffer the pain of loss to know that as a faith community we care, especially at this time.

Plenary Indulgence for the Holy Souls
You can gain an indulgence for the Holy souls from the 1st to the 8th November by visiting a cemetery and saying the Our Father, Hail Mary and a prayer for the Pope’s intentions.

Novena of Masses
The Novena of Masses for the Holy souls continues until this Wednesday 10th Nov. Masses each day at 8am, 10am and 6pm.

AUTUMN DUES
We would appreciate if the Area Collectors would collect the envelopes for the Autumn Dues in the Sacristy next weekend 13/14 November.

Parish Visitation
Fr. Kerry will continue visiting Derrynane Road.

Parish Christmas Card
Parish Christmas Cards and Triduum Cards are available in the Parish Office during the week.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Sunday 14th November
As a community we will have an opportunity to come together on Sunday next 14th November at 10.30 am to remember all our loved ones, especially those who have died in the past year, and to support one another in our loss. Family members are invited to light a light in memory of their loved ones and place it on the altar rail before Mass. Lights will be available at the back of the Church ‚ 20c.
At the other Masses next weekend we will be remembering our dead and, as at the 10.30 Mass, you can light a light and place it on the altar rail.

Prayers & Blessing of Graves
will take place this Sunday 7th November in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Tory Top Road, at 2.30 pm. Bring a small container to take some of the water blessed at the ceremony to bless your family grave.
Prayers in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock, and Douglas Cemetery at 3 pm.

Deaths
We remember in our prayers:
Kevin Lenihan, Doyle Rd., Denis Murray, Douglas Rd., and Miah Murphy, who died during the week, and we extend our sympathy to their families.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting will be held in the Parish Centre on this Tuesday 9th Nov. at 8 pm.

Christ King Girls Secondary School, Turners Cross
Annual Mass for deceased students and staff will be celebrated in Christ the King Church on Monday 15th Nov. at 7.30 pm. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.

Christ King Girls Secondary School Open Evening
Thursday 11th Nov. 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Parents of all prospective students from 4th to 6th classes of local primary schools are cordially invited to attend.
Principal’s Address will take place in the Assembly Hall at 7.30 pm.
Tel. 4961448. Fax. 4314563.
E-mail admin@christkingschool.com.
Website www.christkingschool.com.

CIT Parents Evening
Tues. Nov. 9th 7 –  9.30 pm. Information Technology Centre, CIT. The evening will include:
— Information Session on issues relevant to Parents of Senior Cycle Students including CAO Application.
— An Exhibition of CIT full-time courses.
Further information from Mary Pat O’Connor 4326804.
E-mail: mpoconnor@cit.ie.

Come on Nemo
The best of luck to the Nemo Team who play Carbery Rangers in the Intermediate County Football Final this Sunday 7Nov. at 3.30 pm in Páirc Uí Rinn.

LOTTO DRAW Nov. 1st.
Numbers drawn:  4,  13,  26,  27.
NO WINNER
€35 CASH
N. Cotter,  T. Collins,  E. Glennon,  D. & B. Carey
THIS WEEK’S JACKPOT :    €1,650
Last week’s net “take”       €2,623
Last week’s second Collection       €1,489
Anonymous Donations:    €20,  €20   
The Old Money is still welcome for the Restoration Fund. Box at back of the Church.