The ability to foster vocations is a hallmark of a local Church,
While some shake their head at seemingly lower number of vocations, the Holy Father says that the Lord still calls people today, and at every stage of life to share in his mission and to serve the Church in the ordained ministry and in the consecrated life.
The Lord is calling but we must respond! And there must be a support system to help men and women to respond to the call: and thats the thrust of Pope Benedict XVIs message for the 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
The day takes place on May 15th, but the message was released on last Saturday 12th February. The theme the Holy Father has chosen is Proposing Vocations in the Local Church. The Holy Father says fostering vocations in parishes and communities is of the utmost importance, especially today: Particularly in these times, when the voice of the Lord seems to be drowned out by other voices and his invitation to follow him by the gift of ones own life may seem too difficult, every Christian community, every member of the Church, needs consciously to feel responsibility for promoting vocations. It is important to encourage and support those who show clear signs of a call to priestly life and religious consecration, and to enable them to feel the warmth of the whole community as they respond yes to God and the Church.
Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest! (Mt 9:36-38).
If anyone feels they have a vocation or calling to the priesthood or religious life and would like to talk about it feel free to contact Fr Kerry or Fr Charlie.
The New Turners Cross Parish Assembly.
The New Parish Assembly had their final day of formation in the Rochestown Park Hotel on last Saturday and first meeting on last Monday under the guidance of Sr Karen Kent from the Cork & Ross Pastoral Development Office. It was over these two days that the members of the assembly decided on the following working groups for the next three year period. The working groups are as follows: Liturgy: Faith Enrichment; Community & Communication and Young People & Children. Bernadette Hegarty was nominated as the Chairperson of the Assembly with Marie Long being nominated as the secretary. Next weekend the new members of the assembly will be commissioned at the 6pm, 10.30am and 12 noon Masses. We congratulate and thank the New Assembly as a team for their commitment and dedication to our parish here in Turners Cross.
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Ennismore Retreat Centre
Weekend 4th-6th March Spirituality Transforming our Addictions
An addiction is an inordinate attachment to some person, place or thing – we are less aware of some other powerful addictions in the areas of possessions, prestige, pleasure and power. What, if any, is the relationship between addiction and spirituality? Bishop Brendan Comiskey SSCC
Invitation to Grow in Faith
Introducting the Gospel of Matthew, an evening to open up the Gspel of Matthew for everyone, 2 opportunities: The Crypt Dennehys Cross on Thurs March 3rd and Ovens Parish Centre on Thurs March 10th 8pm-9.30pm with Fr seán Osullivan all welcome. Cost 5. Information and booking: Anne Francis 087-2282134 or abfrancis@eircom,net.
Living Eucharist Today
A series of 4 evenings exploring the Mass and our lives today. Blackrock Parish Centre on March 21st& 28th April 4th & 11th . With Fr Christy Fitzgerald and Dr Anne Francis. All welcome Cost 20 for the four nights. Information and booking: Anne Francis 087-2282134 or abfrancis@eircom,net.
Book Club: Anyone interested in joining new book club in the Turners Cross area please contact Clare at 086-3192238 all book lovers welcome
Tory Top Library Ballyphehane- Tues. 22nd Feb. at 3p.m.
Gramophone Recital presented by John OGorman. All welcome.
"The Relationship between the Irish Church and the Media over the last ten years" Michael Kelly, Deputy Editor of "Irish Catholic". Wed., Feb. 23rd 6pm in Boole 1 Lecture Theatre at the UCC Campus (Boole 1 is the Underground Lecture Theatre situated right beside the Boole Library).
The talk is free of charge, and it will last for about 30-40 mins, after which there will be about 20 mins for Q & A. All are welcome
Turners Cross Gramaphone Recital will be held in the Parish Centre on this Tues. 22nd Feb. at 7.30pm. Presenter: Billy Collins
Death: We remember in our prayers Patricia (Pattie) Eady, St. Annes Park who died recently. We extend our sympathy to her family.
South parish / Turners Cross Summer Scheme
AGM Monday Feb 21st @8.15pm at Community Centre, Sawmill Stree.
Turners Cross Talent Factor (Under 21s)
Free registration at Turners Cross Community Centre on Sat February 26th (10.30am to 12 noon)
CURA: If you are concerned about an unplanned pregnancy and would like to talk to someone in confidence contact CURA. Lo- Call 1850 622626. See http://www.cura.ie for local Centre details. All Cura services are FREE and completely CONFIDENTIAL. Support service is available to women, men and all family members