Remembrance Weekend.  Those who died during the past year are remembered in a special way at all our Masses this weekend.  Remembrance Weekend is an opportunity to give thanks for the wonderful gift of family, kind neighbours and friendship.   All of us are shaped and influenced by what has happened in the past.   Today and during November we pray for those who have died and acknowledge their influence in our own lives.
May they all be at peace with God

REFLECTION   (You answer “We remember them”)

In the rising of the sun and its going down. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

In the blowing of the wind and the chill of the winter . . . . . .
We remember them

In the opening of the buds and the warmth of summer . . . .
We remember them

In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn. . .
We remember them

In the beginning of the year and when it ends . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

When we are weary and in need of strength . . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

When we are lost and sick of heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

When we have joy and yearn to share  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

So long as we live, they too shall live
for they are part of us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We remember them

When we grow old and forgetful we still know  . . . . . . . . . . .
God remembers them

Novena of Masses for the Holy Souls continues to Friday, 10th November, Masses each day at 10.00 am and also at 6.00 pm except on Sunday. Novena envelopes available at the exit doors can be placed in the box at the altar rails.

PRAYERS & BLESSING OF GRAVES                                                                                   5th Nov. St. Joseph’s Tory Top Rd. 2.30pm
St James Chetwynd       3.00 pm
Rathcooney                    3.00 pm
Douglas                          3.00pm

11th Nov. St. Mary & St John Ballincollig Mass at 12. noon

12th Nov.   St. Finbarr’s, Glasheen Rd     2.30pm
St. Michael’s, Blackrock.       3.00pm
St Catherine’s, Kilcully          3.00 pm

Don’t forget a pray at the Graves of deceased Parish Priests at the back of our Church

Parish Assembly: meeting this Thursday 9th November in Parish Centre at 8pm.

A Plenary Indulgence for the souls of the departed may be gained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the dead once per day from Nov 1st to 8th by all who confess their sins during the weeks before and after All Souls’ Day, receive Holy Communion between the 1st and 8th November and pray for the Pope’s intentions.

Ministries: We are appealing for volunteers for Ministries in the Parish, as Ministers of the Word (readers), Ministers of the Eucharist, members of the Funeral Ministry Team, members of the Baptismal Team, Church Carers Team or of the Church Choir. You can nominate a person or volunteer your own service. Collect a form in Sacristy or have a word with one of the priests.