Entrance Hymn: Lord of all hopefulness

Priests on Retreat this week.

No Mass Monday to Thursday inclusive. Masses as usual in the religious order churches.

October: Mission Month

The Month of Mission is a Catholic observance held annually in October to promote missionary efforts and support the work of missionaries worldwide. Celebrated throughout the month, it culminates in World Mission Sunday, which falls this year on 19^th October. 

Altar Servers

The parish is now inviting new altar servers to join our team. It is so helpful for a child at the beginning of the road of Christian faith to have an involvement in the liturgy. They are no longer just spectators, somewhat lost in the seats. Now they are central to the celebration of Mass. I encourage all parents and grandparents to consider offering the possibility of becoming an altar server to your child/grandchild. Application forms are available in the sacristy.

Funeral Ministry Team Formation

The Office for Mission and Ministry will be offering three formation sessions for new teams and for new members of existing teams in the Parish Centre of Sacred Heart, Western Road, Cork on Tuesdays, October 14th and 21st and 28th from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. To register please visit https://tinyurl.com/mission-ministry or by contacting the Office directly at 021-7355517.

CONNECT 7 – an invitation to young adults (18 to 35 years)

Connect 7 will take place on Saturday 18^th October in the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne, Cork City. The day begins at 2pm and includes keynote talks from Fr. Conor McGrath (Vocations Director, Diocese of Down and Connor) and Lorraine Buckley (Faith Development Coordinator, Diocese of Cork and Ross). This year’s theme is: ‘Finding purpose – God’s plan for my life’. As well as the talk, we will have Mass, adoration, pizza, a panel discussion, confessions and much more! Registration is €10 on Eventbrite.ie – search CONNECT 7.

Coffee Morning

Tuesday, 14^th October, after the 10.00 Mass. All welcome. Note postponement from the first Tuesday of the month because of the priests’ retreat.

Parish Assembly meets on Monday week, 13^th October

Faith-filled Witness from the heart of a grieving widow:

‘The answer to hate is not hate, the answer we know from the gospel is love, and always love – love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.’

–       Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, assassinated in the US recently.

Recent Death:

Mick Kelly, Fr Matthew Road. May he rest in peace. Our sympathies are with his wife Jean, son Robert and the wider family.

Recessional Hymn: Bind us together, Lord