Entrance Hymn: Hail, Queen of Heaven

First Communion

Thirty six children from Bunscoil Chriost Ri received their First Holy Communion yesterday. We pray that this will mark a significant milestone in their life’s journey, one that they will cherish throughout their lives. First Communion Day is not a once off. Its success depends on the follow up which is the responsibility of parents.

         Sincere thanks to the three teachers who have been preparing the children for this sacrament: Ms Kelly Fitzgerald, Ms Eimear O’Callaghan, and Mr Donal O’Keeffe. Their commitment and engagement with the children has been most impressive. May they be richly rewarded.

Leaving Cert. Mass

Mass was celebrated in Christ King Girls Secondary School on Tuesday last. It was an experience to be treasured by the girls and their teachers. They were so well prepared and the occasion was most dignified and uplifting. Special thanks to the Principal, Ms Long and to the Leaving Cert. Year Tutor, Ms Kelleher. Their faith witness was most powerful.

Rosminian Mission Appeal

We welcome to our parish today, Fr Wilhad Shayo from the Rosminians.

Pray for Life Novena

The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Friday 23^rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Saturday 31^st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. The prayers will also be posted on facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena @PrayforLife_ie on X and @prayforlifenovena on Instagram. This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. 

FW: Catechism/Youcat Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 31st May 2025

Knowing and Living our Catholic Faith

Catechism/YouCat pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock on Sat 31 May, 2025. Guest speaker: Rev. Fr. John Harris O.P. Prior Provincial, Irish Dominican Province. See Church Notice Board for details of Pilgrimage. Further enquiries: Máirín 087 7950325. 

Thinking about the Diocesan Priesthood?

There is a Come and See afternoon for men aged between 18 and 40 who may be thinking about Priesthood for the Diocese of Cork and Ross. It will take place from 2-5pm on Sunday May 25 th in Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP). The afternoon will include time for prayer, reflection, discussion and a social dimension.

For more information email vocations@corkandross.org

Our Lady of Knock Novena: SMA Church, Blackrock Rd. 16-24 May at 10 am Mass.

Recessional Hymn: Bring Flowers of the Fairest