Confessions
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, Holy Week begins. We will have an opportunity to receive God's forgiveness.
Penitential Celebrations (Confessions) will take place after all the Masses next weekend 4th & 5th April. A number of priests will be available for confessions. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to Confession and encourage members of the family to avail of the opportunity of Confession for Easter. As St. Paul says: 'Now is the favourable time, this is the day of salvation.'
Palm Sunday
Palm will be blessed at all Masses next weekend. Please bring your palm branch to Mass.
The Easter Triduum Cards are available in the Parish Office this weekend. Mass Cards and Cards for the Friday Shared Mass are available in the Sacristy after Mass. The Shared Mass every Friday at 10 am is offered for the sick, for your special intentions and those who have died.
Weekday Masses during Lent 10am & 6pm
Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet in the Presentation Convent, Evergreen Rd on Mon.30th March 7.30pm.
Offertory Collection last week 2,448. Many thanks for your generosity.
Ministers of the Word. can collect their rotas and readings for Holy Week in the Sacristy after Mass.
First Friday.
Next Friday is First Friday and Fr Kerry & Fr Charlie will visit the sick and housebound of the parish at their usual times on this coming Thursday & Friday.
Confirmation.
We congratulate the young people of our local schools who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Buckley last Wednesday. We were blessed with a lovely fine day and the participation by so many in the ceremony made it truly a memorable occasion, a sacred moment. The Bishop thanked and acknowledge the great work of parents, teachers and schools in preparing the young people for this special day in their lives. The young people congratulated the Bishop on his 25 years as Bishop in the Diocese. His first confirmation ceremony as bishop was in our Parish.
Thank You
Fr Joe McDonnell of the Columban Fathers has written to thank you all for the welcome he received when he was with us recently. If you would like to receive a copy of the Far East Magazine please return your envelope to the Sacristy.
Over 60's Talent Competition
The competition will be held on this Tuesday 31st March. in the Girls Primary School Hall, Evergreen Rd. at 7.30pm. If you would like to take part, please contact 087-6973206
Cork & Ross Adult Religious Ed. Office & Holy Cross Parish, Mahon Present
"Here is your King" An afternoon's exploration of John's Passion by Barbara Bowe R.S.C.J. Professor of Biblical Studies Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, USA. Palm Sunday April 5th from 3.00 to 6pm in Mahon Community Centre, Mahon Cost 10. All Welcome. Contact Fr. Sean O'Sullivan 4357765
South Parish Historical Society Monthly Meeting Wed. 1st April at 8 p.m. in St Johns College Sawmill Street. Guest Speakers Gerry White & Brendan OShea they will speak on The Burning of Cork. All Welcome Non-members 2.
First Friday / First Saturday Vigil of Reparation & Adoration. South Presentation Convent Chapel, Douglas Street. Rosary 10pm. First Fri Mass 10.30pm. First Sat Mass 6am. All Welcome.
Pope John Paul II
The 4th Anniversary of his death is on Thurs. 2nd April
Our Parish Newsletter is now available on www.mylocalnews.ie
All community groups can promote their message on this FREE service.
LOCAL HISTORY TALK.
TITLE: Lifelong learning, the Royal Cork Institute & St Josephs Cemetery given by Historian: Kieran McCarthy at Turners Cross Community Centre Curragh Rd at 7.30 on Thursday April 2nd all welcome, further details from ALAN KENNEDY on 087-6973206.
Trócaire
The violence, deprivation and suffering in Darfur continues unabated. Conflict in the region has meant around 300,000 people may have died, forced nearly 2.7 million people from their homes, and left over 4 million people dependent on humanitarian food aid. Over the last three years, Trócaire has spent over 1.6 million meeting the needs of people forced from their homes by the conflict. Trócaire is also providing support to communities hosting those who have lost their homes. Working in a joint programme with other international faith-based agencies, Trócaire provides life-saving support to over 40,000 families. Please support Trócaires Lenten Campaign.
The Lenten Trócaire boxes will be collected in the Schools on Thursday and Friday next and in the Church on Holy Thursday at the 6pm Mass.
SUMMER-TIME
Dont forget CLOCKS go forward one hour tonight (28th March)