Bishop calls for funds to help victims of Peru earthquake
Bishop John Buckley is asking the people of the diocese to respond generously to a special collection he is taking up in the churches of the diocese for the victims of the earthquake in Peru on Aug 15th.
The collection be taken up at all Masses in the diocese on Saturday/Sunday, September 1st / 2nd
Biblical Scholar to talk in Turner's Cross Church on Sept 10th
Fr. Jerome Murphy-O'Connor OP, a renowned authority on the New Testament (especially St. Paul) and the Holy Land, will talk in Christ the King Church, Turner's Cross on Monday 10th Sept. at 8pm.
His topic will be: The Story of Paul of Tharsus
The letters of St. Paul have exercised a decisive influence on the life of the Church.
Pope Benedict XVI has declared this 'The Year of Paul to mark the 2000th anniversary of his birth. All are welcome.
Baptisms
We welcome into the Christian Commuity Cameron Tony Meehan and Reece Raymond Meehan and Eden Antonia Burke, who were baptised recently.
Deaths
We offer sincere and prayerful sympathy to the Families of Fr. Joe Murphy PP. Ballinhassig. Paul O'Byrne, St. Anne's Park and Breeda Dullea, Lios na Gréine. Lord grant them eternal peace and joy, and to their families & friends strength and comfort.
Christ the King Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sat. 11th June Thurs. 16th June 2008.
We plan to have a Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes next June, The 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions. Early booking is essential as very large number of Pilgrims are anticipated. To assist the Hotel bookings, intending pilgrims please give your name(s) in the Sacristy. Further details in later Bulletins.
Accomodation: Hotel Solitude (short walk from Grotto)
Turners Cross Active Retired Group
are re-opening on the 4th September next. New members are most welcome at the Social Services Centre, Capwell Road, at 7.30 pm.
For information on
* Pre-Marriage Courses
* Natural Family Planning
* Achieving Pregnancy
* Menopause Counselling
Contact N.A.O.M.I. 119 Patrick St (entrance on Drawbridge St.) Tel. 021 4272213 Monday to Friday, Office Hours.
Badminton Club.
Are you interested in joining a FRIENDLY NON-COMPETITIVE
Badminton Club? If so why not join us. Mon. and Wed. nights in Christ King Girls Secondary School Sports Hall. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Come to the sports hall at 9pm on Mon. or Wed. at 9pm information contact John Dunleavy 4895337, Marian Leong 4362139. starting 3rd Sept.
Catholic Papers:
On sale at the back of The Church.
The Universe, Irish Catholic, Catholic Times.
Please support Catholic Publications.
EWTN Catholic Television & Radio.
EWTN Television is now available at Channel 815 for those who have Chorus.
EWTN Television is on SKY EPG 769 while AM/FM Radio is on SKY EPG 0147.
We welcome back
Secondary School Teachers & Students of the Parish and wish them blessing and success in the year ahead.