Stand Ready:
The language in todays Gospel is unusal and is not intended to be read literally. Rather, it is trying to offer a vision of the final establishment of Gods Kingdom on earth. In doing so, it uses highly symbolical and mythical language. Jesus is Risen Lord and sits at the right hand of God. As Risen Lord he is bringing to fulfilment all that he began in his ministry in Galilee.
Even if we have to pay a heavy cost for being disciples today and even if evil seems to be powerfully seductive in our world, this text declares that Jesus is victorious and one day his victory will be complete throughout the universe. Forever.
YOUCAT: is the new Youth Catechism. Pope Benedict said Many people say to me: The youth are not intrerested in this. I disagree, and I am certain that I am right. The youth of today are not as superficial as some think. They want to know what life is all about…. This book YOUCAT is exciting because it speaks of our own destiny and so deeply engages every one of us. It would be an ideal gift for secondary school students and young adults indeed any of us for Christmas. The Parish Assembly can order copies from Veritas (10 reduced rate) Give you name to the Sacristy. An excellent book that will last you a lifetime.
Marriage Support
The Diocesan Collection in support of the Cork Marriage Counseling Centre Paul St. takes place next weekend Nov. 24th / 25th. Last year the counselors worked with 1271 couples preparing for marriage and with 1047 clients for counseling. We encourage parishioners to help and support the marriage preparation and marriage counseling centre in the diocese by giving to this special collection.
Do this in Memory meeting with the parent class representatives in Fr. Kerrys house on this Mon. 19th Nov. at 7.30pm
Altar Servers
There will be a short meeting of Altar Servers and those who have applied to be Altar Servers with their Parents in the Church on Tue. 20th Nov. at 2.40pm.
Christ King Girls Secondary School: Remembrance Mass in School on Tues. 29th Nov. at 7pm
Coffee Morning: There will be a coffee morning in the Parish Centre after 10a.m. Mass next Thur. 22nd Nov. A cuppa and a chat. Why not bring a friend?
Bunscoil Chriost Ri Girls Football Team came out on top against Scoil Barra, Ballincollig in the Scitah na Scoil Final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Our congratulations to the girls on a great win.
Whats happening? An information pack is being compiled outlining the groups and societies active in the parish, and what they do. This will facilitate parishioners who might wish to contact these groups for any reason. We therefore ask groups/societies that wish to be included to submit a contact number and a brief account of what they offer as a group. Please hand in to Sacristy before Christmas.
Biblical Reflection on the Eucharist
Will continue in the Parish Centre at 8 pm on Wed. next 21st Nov. Biblical foundations of the Eucharist and reflect on the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Christian life. All are welcome.
Christmas Tea Party: in aid of Sr. Mary Moloneys missionary work in Chile in South Presentation Centre Evergreen Rd. Sun. 25th Nov. 3pm-5pm. No charge but voluntary contributions appreciated, raffle will be held.
November Blessing of Graves & Prayers Sunday 18th Nov. St. Finbarrs Glasheen Rd. 2.30pm Rathcooney 3pm
Liam Lawton in Concert in Christ the King Church on Thurs. 6th Dec. at 8pm with Ballinora Church Choir. Special guests Christ The King Church Choir and Bunscoil Chriost Ri Choir . Tickets 20 available from Parish Office after Masses this weekend and from Busscoil Chriost Ri.
Deaths: We remember in our prayers Sr. Therese Condon, Presentation Convent, Lily OMahony Greenhills Court and Dominic McNamara who died recently and extend our sympathy to their families and community.
The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa: (Our Lady Queen of Poland) is coming to Ireland having travelled across 20 Countries. The Icon of the Mother of God is inviting us to pray for the Defence of Life and the Family. The Icon will be in St. Augustines Church on Sat. 24th of Nov. between 9 am 12 noon Copy of Icon with program of visit at back of Churh
Reflecting on the Advent Readings
An opportunity to reflect on the Word of God in Advent. This event is especially suitable for Ministers of the Word, but open to everyone.
Tues. 20th Nov. 8pm Douglas Parish Centre. All Welcome. Please let us know you are coming. Anne Francis 087-228-213
Deaths: We remember in our prayers Sr. Therese Condon, Presentation Convent, Lily OMahony Greenhills Court and Dominic McNamara who died recently and extend our sympathy to their families and community.
The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa: (Our Lady Queen of Poland) is coming to Ireland having travelled across 20 Countries. The Icon of the Mother of God is inviting us to pray for the Defence of Life and the Family. The Icon will be in St. Augustines Church on Sat. 24th of Nov. between 9 am 12 noon Copy of Icon with program of visit at back of Churh
Reflecting on the Advent Readings
An opportunity to reflect on the Word of God in Advent. This event is especially suitable for Ministers of the Word, but open to everyone.
Tues. 20th Nov. 8pm Douglas Parish Centre. All Welcome. Please let us know you are coming. Anne Francis 087-228-213
TeenSpirit Comes to Cork – A music project for young people aged 14-17. Volunteers needed to help make it happen! For those interested in getting involved, there will be a meeting in Turner's Cross Parish Centre, Sat 1st Dec. 10.30am to 12 noon. It will be a short term commitment – together let's mark the Year of Faith with our young people! Noel 0'Sullivan from Killarney who was the inspiration behind TeenSpirit starting in KerryDiocese will be the speaker.
For more information contact: Sr Karen 0879161792
NB: this meeting is not intended for the young people who will participate in the project.
Catholic Grandparents Association – An invitation to Grandparents St. Francis Church, Liberty Street, Thur, 6th Dec. 2.30pm – 5.00pm The family needs you. The Church needs you. Society needs you. We need you. To help grandparents pass on the faith and to keep prayer at the heart of family life.