24th June 2018 – Feast “The Nativity of John the Baptist

Cemetery Mass: in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock on Wednesday 27th June at 7.00 pm

Golden Jubilee Mass: Our 6.00 pm Mass next Saturday 30th June will be the Golden Jubilee Mass for Fr Nicholas Motherway, a native of Turner’s Cross. Fr Nick is a Priest of St Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegans) and worked as a missionary in Africa for almost forty years, as well as working on other Kiltegan assignments. We look forward to the celebration of his Jubilee Mass in our Church of Christ the King, where he celebrated his first Mass some fifty years ago.

Graduation Mass: The 10am Mass on this Monday 25th June will be the Graduation Mass for Bunscoil Chríost Rí Sixth Classes as they prepare to leave primary school. The Mass will be offered for the children, their parents and families. Our prayers and good wishes go with them.

Bishop Elect Tom Deenihan: The Holy Father has announced the appointment of Canon Tom Deenihan, Diocesan Secretary of Cork and Ross, as Bishop of Meath. We join Bishop Buckley in wishing Canon Tom every blessing as he undertakes this new ministry in the Church. His Episcopal Ordination is likely to be on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018, in Mullingar.

The Peter’s Pence Collection this weekend 23rd /24th June unites us in solidarity with Pope Francis and his works of charity toward those who are suffering around the world.

Just 4 Fun Kids Camp in Coláiste Chríost Rí the 9th – 13th July 2018 with fun activities for boys and girls from 5-12 years. Book by Brochure or online at www.just4funkidscamp. Telephone 087 182 1594 or 029 70640.

Cork Alzheimers Café on last Friday of each month 1.30–3.30 pm in St Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, next meeting on Friday 29th June. For people with Alzheimers and other dementias, carers, family and friends, and social and health professionals. Light refreshments, All welcome.

Tramore Athletic under 12 Team recently won their division in the Cork Schoolboys’ League. New players are welcome for next season. Contact the coach, Terence Delaney, at 087 204 9161.

Papal Mass in Phoenix Park on August 26th.
More detailed information will be available for a special meeting in the Church planned provisionally for Friday 6th July at 7.30 pm.
(Note the change of date.)