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Bulletin 19 April, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

19th April, 2026

Third Sunday of Easter

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

 

Entrance Hymn: All people that on Earth do dwell

 

1. All people that on Earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear, his praise forthtell;
Come ye before him and rejoice.

2. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
Without our aid he did us make;
We are his folk, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.

 3. O enter then his gates with praise,
Approach with joy his courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless his name always,
For it is seemly so to do.

4. For why? The Lord our God is good;
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
 

 

 

 

Pope Leo XIV is nearly a year in office. He is currently in Africa visiting four countries: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. His message of unity and peace has echoed clearly around the world, especially his call for dialogue to end the Middle East war. We pray that it will bear fruit in peace and unity in the world. On Tuesday last he visited Hippo, the area in Northern Africa where St Augustine (354-430) was bishop. He planted an olive tree in Hippo, a sign of peace. And of course Pope Leo was a member of the Augustinian Order.

 

 

 

Mass Intentions

The tradition of having Mass for a loved one on the occasion of an anniversary or month’s mind is a cherished part of our ways of coping with grief and keeping in touch with our departed loved ones. I’m sure most people are aware of how difficult it is to reserve a Mass on the day of our choice. This is becoming more acute with one Mass on Sundays. Following discussions with the Parish Assembly and Finance Committee we suggest taking on the custom which is widespread in many other parishes. This is the practice of allowing more than one intention for a particular Mass. What we see in other parishes is that there can be a few intentions for each Mass. It is our intention to introduce this adjustment to booking a Mass for days that have not yet been booked. The sacristans will advise accordingly.

 

Who’s Who? Parishioners sometimes ask who are the members of the different groups in the parish. We begin today by naming those who make up the Parish Finance Committee (in alphabetical order): Margaret Bermingham, John Collins, Ephie Fitzgerald, Ger Manning, Revd Frank McKevitt, Fr Noel O’Sullivan and Ian Wolfe. We thank the members of this committee for their wisdom, commitment and generous response to the financial running of the parish. 

       

Boiler Fund The amount received to date is €28,500. Thanks to all who took responsibility for this challenging financial burden. Three months after taking on the challenge of raising €29,300 to pay for the new boiler we are nearly there.

 

Recent Deaths The death has occurred of Charlie McCarthy, Doyle Rd; Anna Crowley, Connolly Rd. May they rest in peace. We offer our sympathies to their families and friends.

 

Recessional Hymn: Hail Redeemer, King divine!

Hail Redeemer, King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine;
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.

Refrain:
Angels, saints and nations sing :
“Praised be Jesus Christ our King;
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea,
King of love on Calvary!”

 King, whose name creation thrills,
Rule our hearts, our minds, our wills;
Till in peace, each nation rings
With Thy praises, King of kings.

Refrain
 

 

 

 

 

Bulletin 12 April, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

12th April, 2026

Second Sunday of Easter

 

Divine Mercy Sunday

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

 

Entrance Hymn: Holy God, we praise thy name

Holy God, we praise thy name;

Lord of all, we bow before thee.

All on earth thy sceptre own,

all in heav’n above adore thee.

Infinite thy vast domain,

everlasting is thy reign.

 

 Hark, the loud celestial hymn,

Angel choirs above are raising;

Cherubim and seraphim,

In unceasing chorus praising,

Fill the heav’ns with sweet accord,

Holy, holy, holy Lord.
 

 

 

 

 

11.00 am Mass on Sundays

This is the first of the new Mass time on Sundays. We hope that bringing the 10 and 12 Mass congregations together we will have a better liturgy, enhanced by the choir (which happens to be off this weekend following a very full Holy Week). A small scattering of people in such a large church does not create the sense of community that the Mass should be. We hope too that a longer Sunday afternoon will be of benefit, especially for those who have to cook lunch for the family.

 

Eastertide

Today we move into the second week of the seven week period called Eastertide. This is meant to give us an opportunity to absorb the significance of Easter. The readings chosen by the Church for the weekend and daily Masses at this time draw out the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Eastertide includes the celebration of the Ascension of Christ and concludes with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

          I expect all who took part in the Holy Week and Easter ceremonies were uplifted by participation in these liturgies. I found Good Friday particularly life-giving. My wish is that these ceremonies will continue to influence us: deepen our faith; enhance our sense of hope; inspire a life of commitment to people.

       

Easter Collection and Spring Dues

The response to both the Easter Collection and the request for the Spring Dues has been most positive. It is heartening to know that people care and are willing to contribute to the priests’ income without fuss. As I explained in the letter with the Dues request, these are the only means of acquiring income: we are not paid by the diocese which is understandable. May you be greatly blessed for your generous response.

 

New Rotas for Ministers of the Word and Eucharist have been circulated. Hard copies are available on the altar rails. May all involved in these ministries be greatly blessed. Thanks to Maeve Kennedy and Christine O’Neill who prepare these rotas for the parish throughout the year.

 

Parish Finance Committee meets tomorrow Monday, at 4.30 pm

 

Parish Assembly meets tomorrow at 8.00 pm

 

Boiler Fund The amount received to date is €28,180. Imagine! Three months after taking on the challenge of raising €29,300 to pay for the new boiler we are nearly there. It’s a great relief to us all to know that the bill is almost paid, but equally important is the attitude of parishioners that enabled this to be possible.

 

Recessional Hymn: Hail Redeemer, King divine!

Hail Redeemer, King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine;
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.

Refrain:
Angels, saints and nations sing :
“Praised be Jesus Christ our King;
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea,
King of love on Calvary!”

 King, whose name creation thrills,
Rule our hearts, our minds, our wills;
Till in peace, each nation rings
With Thy praises, King of kings.

Refrain
 

 

 

 

 

Bulletin Easter Sunday

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

5th April, 2026

Easter Sunday

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

Alleluia, sing to Jesus

Alleluia, sing to Jesus, his the sceptre, his the throne;

Alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone:

Hark, the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood:

Jesus, out of ev’ry nation, hath redeemed us by his blood.

 Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now;

Alleluia, his is near us,

faith believes nor questions how;

Though the cloud from sight received him

when the forty days were o’er,

Shall our hearts forget his promise, ‘I am with you evermore?’

 

Easter Sunday marks the climax of the liturgical year. It brings to completion what began at the first Christmas, when God became man. He entered fully into the human condition and experienced the joys and sorrows of being human. His excruciating sufferings were the consequence of his love for humanity. He gave himself fully, to the extent of giving his life for us. But death was not the end. He rose from the dead on Easter Sunday morning and gave hope to all people of an eventual triumph over suffering and death. This message has a greater immediacy this year given the trauma of the Middle East war. Millions of people are living with fear, grief and injury as the two sides of the war wage revenge on each other.

            Today’s feast should also help lift us out of our own personal negativity and despair. Even if we have serious health issues, either physical or mental, these are not what defines us. We have been baptised into the family of God and will eventually share fully in the resurrection of Christ.

            All our Masses this weekend are offered for the people of the parish. May our participation in this Easter Mass renew our appreciation of being Christian and may we leave here full of the deep-down joy of the resurrection. Gaudium Paschale! Beannachtai na Casca

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule: From next Sunday, 12th April, Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Thanks to all who are facilitating our celebration of Holy Week and Easter. It takes many people to bring each ceremony to fruition. And, of course, it is the Holy Spirit at work in us all which ensures that the ceremonies bear fruit.

 

Special Thanks to Ian Wolfe who has gratuitously painted all the doors of our church. They needed refurbishment and his generosity has saved the parish a considerable amount of money.

 

Easter Collection

The collections at the Masses this weekend form part of the priests’ income. Thanks in advance for your contribution. Thanks too for the dues which are being returned at the moment. The thoughtfulness and generosity of parishioners is most appreciated.

 

Coffee Morning This Tuesday after 10.00 Mass. All welcome.

 

Boiler Fund The amount received to date is €22,720. Thanks to all who have contributed, especially the anonymous donations which form a substantial part of this sum. Overall cost of boiler: €29,300.

 

Recent Deaths The death has occurred of Caitlin Cronin, Friars Road and Cora Allen, Mercier Park. May they rest in peace. We offer our sympathy and prayers to their families and friends.

 

Recessional Hymn: Hail Redeemer, King divine!

 

Hail Redeemer, King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine;
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.

Refrain:
Angels, saints and nations sing :
“Praised be Jesus Christ our King;
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea,
King of love on Calvary!”

 King, whose name creation thrills,
Rule our hearts, our minds, our wills;
Till in peace, each nation rings
With Thy praises, King of kings.

Refrain
 

 

 

 

 

Bulletin 29 March, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

29th  March, 2026

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.		 Praise to the Lord, let us offer our gifts at his altar:
Let not our sins and transgressions now cause us to falter. Christ, the high priest, bids us all join in his feast,
Victims with him on the altar.
 

 

 

 

Holy Week is the most important week in the liturgical year. It commemorates the death and resurrection of Christ. Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday anticipate the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. One way of describing Holy Week is that it is the Mass in slow motion.

 

First Reading                                                                    Isaiah 50:4-7

The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away.

I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint;

I know I shall not be shamed.

 

Responsorial Psalm

R/.     My God, my God, why have you  forsaken me?

All who see me deride me.

They curl their lips, they toss their heads:

He trusted in the Lord, let him save him,

let him release him if this is his friend.                R/.

 

Many dogs have surrounded me,

a band of the wicked beset me.

They tear holes in my hands and my feet

I can count every one of my bones.                       R/.  

 

They divide my clothing among them.

They cast lots for my robe.

O Lord, do not leave me alone,

my strength, make haste to help me!                      R/.

 

I will tell of your name to my brethren

and praise you where they are assembled.

‘You who fear the Lord give him praise;

all sons of Jacob, give him glory.

Revere him, Israel’s sons.                                      R/. 

 

Second Reading                                                             Philippians 2:6-11

His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross.  But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory!

Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, Death on a cross.

But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names.

Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.

 

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen

Sacrament of Penance: Drawing inspiration from the young

Teacher comments on the sacrament of penance received by her students:

On the 9th March Coláiste Chríost Rí students had their Lenten Reconciliation Service in Christ the King Church, Turner’s Cross. Over 80 students were in attendance. It was a very blessed and joyful service. I surveyed the students to find out what their favourite part of the service was. Here is a selection of the students’ responses; “it was very peaceful and I felt better after confessing”, “the feeling of weight being lifted off my shoulders”, “being able to wash away all my sins during Confession”, “I enjoyed spending time in the Church”, “it was peaceful and I released all the sins that I was gathering up in my body”. I asked the students what they would say to encourage a student to go to the Reconciliation Service. Students gave me the following responses; “it’s a great way to connect or reconnect with Jesus”, “I would encourage them to give it a real try and they will enjoy it”, “it is very peaceful and relieving”, “you will feel better after Confession”, “it really helps”, “it is great to get stuff off your chest if you are worried”, “you will feel refreshed”. I also asked the students what it felt like after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These are some the responses students gave me; “a great weight lifted off my shoulders. I felt joyful afterwards”, “very relieving”, “I felt proud of myself for confessing even though I was nervous”, “it felt like having a weight lifted off my chest and I was delighted after it”.

As a doctor tends to the body, Confession tends to the soul. We need to name our sins and offer them with humility to the Divine Physician and He will bring about great healing in our soul. Sin marks our souls. The Lord Jesus wipes the slate clean in Confession. We don’t like when a chip on the road marks our car or when an expensive item of clothing is marked but we should be even more careful with our souls which are eternal. 

We give thanks to God for the ministry of Fr Noel O’Sullivan, Fr Kerry Murphy‑O’Connor and Fr Ray Riordan, whose generosity made the Reconciliation Service possible.

Please God we will have our next Reconciliation service during Advent 2026. Please pray that all young people will come to realise the very special opportunity that we all have to experience the merciful and unconditional love of Jesus in this beautiful and powerful Sacrament. –  Ms Christine O’Hara

Boiler Fund Prior to this weekend the amount received is over €17,320.

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Second Collection this weekend is for diocesan needs.

 

Easter Sunday Mass Collections go towards the priests’ income.

 

Chrism Mass: Bishop Fintan invites all parishioners to the Chrism Mass on Holy

Thursday (April 2nd ) at 10am in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne. This

special celebration of the diocesan family of faith includes the blessing of oils and

renewal of priestly promises. Overflow parking is available at St. Anthony’s Convent,with refreshments afterwards in the Cathedral Visitors’ Centre. All are welcome.

 

Recent Deaths: The deaths have occurred of Bridie McCarthy, Cloyne; Jerome Forde, Josephine McCoy Mews; Finbarr Murphy, formerly of Murphy’s Gardens. May they rest in peace. We offer our sympathy and pray for their families.

 

Holy Week Ceremonies

Holy Thursday:

6.00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday:

12 Noon Stations of the Cross

3.00 pm  Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday:

6.00 pm The Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday:

Masses at 10.00 and 12 Noon

 

 

Recessional Hymn: Lord of all Hopefulness

Lord of all hopefulness,

Lord of all joy

whose trust ever childlike,

no cares could destroy,

be there at our waking,

and give us, we pray,

your bliss in our hearts, Lord,

at the break of the day.

 Lord of all eagerness,

Lord of all faith,

whose strong hands were skilled

at the plane and the lathe,

be there at our labours,

and give us, we pray,

your strength in our hearts, Lord,

at the noon of the day.

 

Bulletin 22 March 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

22nd March, 2026

Fifth Sunday of Lent

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.		 Praise to the Lord, let us offer our gifts at his altar:
Let not our sins and transgressions now cause us to falter. Christ, the high priest, bids us all join in his feast,
Victims with him on the altar.
 

 

 

 

Preparation for our Lenten Confession: Next Weekend, 28-29 March

 

A number of priests will be available for the sacrament after each of the three Masses next weekend, including a Capuchin from Holy Trinity. Please ensure you have a copy of the leaflet on the Sacrament of Penance which is available from the altar rails. If you read this leaflet at your leisure in the meantime it will ensure that you are prepared for the sacrament. The examination of conscience is based on what was on offer in Lourdes some time ago. The sacrament is more about the future than the past but we can’t have a positive future without being healed of the sins of the past.

 

Confession/Sacrament of Penance

What has commonly been referred to as ‘Confession’ is more properly called the ‘Sacrament of Penance,’ though it also bears the title ‘Sacrament of Reconciliation’. Confession, penance, and reconciliation are all aspects of the sacrament: we confess our sins; we undertake a penance to underline our seriousness about changing; we are reconciled with God and the Church. My preference is to name the sacrament the ‘Sacrament of Penance’ because that is what was decided at the Council of Florence in 1439.

 

Confirmation Day Some 50 children from Bunscoil Chriost Ri will receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation next Thursday, at 10.30 am Mass. These children are from several parishes throughout the city and beyond. We appreciate the preparation done by the teachers.

 

Come and See Afternoon – Sunday 29 March (2–5pm) – Mardyke House, Cork

Are you interested in becoming a priest in the Diocese of Cork & Ross? There will be a “Come and See” afternoon for men aged 18–40 who may be thinking about

priesthood in the Diocese of Cork and Ross. It will take place from 2–5pm on Sunday 29 March in Mardyke House (T12W8RP).

Registration is not required — just come along.

For more information email vocations@corkandross.org

 

“Priesthood in Ireland Today” – Book Launch with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan

 (Bishop of Waterford & Lismore) featuring reflections on the role of the priest today. Bishop Cullinan will launch the book in Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP) on Monday 23 March at 6pm, and will speak about some of the themes explored in the book. One of the articles is by Mgr Géaroid Dullea, Ballinlough. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

 

Boiler Fund Prior to this weekend the amount received is over €17,000. It is obvious that parishioners have taken ownership of their church and all that this entails. This was evident when major works were undertaken 25 years ago and it is still true today. All that is very heartening (The full cost of the new boiler is €29,300).

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Second Collection next weekend is for diocesan needs.

 

Recent Death: the death has occurred of Bernie Ryan, Kildare. We pray for her repose and we sympathise with her sister here in the parish, Peggy Collins.

 

Recessional Hymn: Lord of all Hopefulness

Lord of all hopefulness,

Lord of all joy

whose trust ever childlike,

no cares could destroy,

be there at our waking,

and give us, we pray,

your bliss in our hearts, Lord,

at the break of the day.

 Lord of all eagerness,

Lord of all faith,

whose strong hands were skilled

at the plane and the lathe,

be there at our labours,

and give us, we pray,

your strength in our hearts, Lord,

at the noon of the day.

 

Bulletin 17 March, 2026 La le Padraig

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

17th March, 2026

Lá ‘le Pádraig

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

 

Entrance Hymn: Hail, Glorious St Patrick

 

Hail, glorious St Patrick, dear saint of our isle,
On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile;
And now thou art high in thy mansions above,
On Erin’s green valleys look down in thy love.

On Erin’s green valleys, on Erin’s green valleys,
On Erin’s green valleys look down in thy love.

 God bless and defend the sweet land of our birth,
Where the shamrock still blooms as when thou wert on earth,
And our hearts shall yet burn, wherever we roam,
For God and St Patrick, and our native home.

 

On Erin’s green valleys, on Erin’s green valleys,
On Erin’s green valleys look down in thy love.

 

Today’s Mass of St Patrick will largely be in English but some people may like to have some parts of the Mass in Irish. This is how we will begin the Mass:

In ainm an Athar agus an Mhic agus an Spioraid Naoimh. Amen.

Sagart: Grásta ár dTiarna íosa Críost agus grá Dé agus cumann an Spioraid Naoimh libh go léir.
Pobal: Agus le do spriod féin.

 

Offertory Response: Moladh go deo le Dia (Blessed be God forever)

 St Patrick

St Patrick was born very probably in the early years of the fifth century in the Roman colony of Britain. He was taken captive at the age of sixteen and brought to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. He tended herds on Slemish mountain for six years. His captivity had a very positive effect on his spiritual life. He prayed many times each day, his faith growing stronger and his love and reverence for God increasing. He escaped back home at the age of twenty-two. It was obvious to him that God was calling him to return to bring the faith to the Irish. He studied probably in France and returned to Ireland as bishop c. 457 or as early as 432 according to another tradition. His mission as not immediately successful but eventually he would make a tremendous number of converts. Two writings survive: the Letter to Coroticus, a protest to the soldiers of a British prince who had killed some converts and sold others as slaves; his Confessions, written near the end of his life. We do not just celebrate our Irishness today but, primarily, we rejoice in our Christian faith.

 

Collection at Masses today is for the boiler fund.

 

A Mhuire Mháthair

 

A Mhuire Mháthair,
‘Sé seo mo ghuí
Go maire Íosa
Go deo im’ chroí

Chorus: 
Ave Maria, mo ghrá Ave,
Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair Dé.

 A Mhuire Mháthair
‘tá lán de ghrást’
Go raibh tú taobh liom
Ar uair mo bháis.

Chorus: 
Ave Maria, mo ghrá Ave,
Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair Dé.
 

 

Recessional Hymn: Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig

 

Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig, aspal mór na hÉireann. Ainm oirdhearc gléigeal, solas mór an tsaoil é. D’fhill le soiscéal grá dúinn, ainneoin blianta ‘ngéibheann, Grá mór Mhac na Páirte d’fuascail cách ón daorbhroid. Sléibhte, gleannta, maighe, ‘s bailte mór na hÉireann, Ghlán sé iad go deo dúinn, míle glóir dár naomh dhil.Iarr’mid ort, a Phádraig, guí orainn na Gaela, Dia linn lá ‘gus oíche, ‘s Pádraig aspal Éireann.

 

 

 

 

Bulletin 15 March, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

15th  March, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Laetare Sunday

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.		 Praise to the Lord, let us offer our gifts at his altar:
Let not our sins and transgressions now cause us to falter. Christ, the high priest, bids us all join in his feast,
Victims with him on the altar.

 

Laetare Sunday

The fourth Sunday of Lent every year is called Laetare Sunday. It literally means ‘Rejoice Sunday’. We are invited to experience the joy of the nearness of Easter. Traditionally, Lent was often seen as a kill-joy kind of season, with emphasis on tough penances. While we are called to penance during this time of preparation for Easter, we are never meant to be deprived of the good news. This is the news that Jesus died for us, to free us from the prison of sinfulness and liberate us for a life of love.

 

Sacrament of Penance / Confession Weekend Every Lent we offer the Sacrament of Penance after each of the weekend Masses. This year we will do so on 28-29 March. Please ensure that you have a copy of the Sacrament of Penance leaflet well in advance. Copies are available on the altar rails.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. We pray for all mothers in Mass today, especially those who have illnesses or family bereavements. We thank all mothers for their generous  participation in the life of the parish.

 

St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday next.

Masses: 10.00 am and 12 Noon

“My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, the most uncultured and least of all the faithful. I am looked down upon by many… I did not really know the true God when I was brought in slavery to Ireland, along with thousands of others. We deserved this, because we had gone away from God, and did not keep his commandments. We would not listen to our priests, who advised us about how we could be saved. The Lord brought his strong anger upon us, and scattered us among many nations even to the ends of the earth. It is here that I now find myself, small as I am, among strangers” (Confessions ch 1).

 

Come to Lourdes as a Young Adult Helper this September

Are you aged 18-30 and interested in serving others while deepening your faith? The Diocese of Cork and Ross invites young adults to consider travelling to Lourdes as aYoung Adult Helper from 18th–23rd September.

An Information Evening will take place in Mardyke House, Cork (T12 W8RP) on Thursday, 19th March at 7.30pm.

For more information email youthministry@corkandross.org. 

 

Boiler Fund Prior to this weekend the amount received is roughly €10,800. The full cost of the new boiler is €29,300. There will be a collection at the Masses on St Patrick’s Day for the boiler fund.

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Epilipsy

In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie. Purple Day (or Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.

 

  

 

Recessional Hymn: Be still, for the presence of the Lord

Be still, for the presence of the Lord,
the holy One, is here;
come bow before him now
with reverence and fear
in him no sin is found
we stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord,
the holy One, is here.		 Be still, for the power of the Lord

is moving in this place;
he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace.
No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him.
Be Still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

 

 

Bulletin 8th March, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

8th March, 2026

 Third Sunday of Lent

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

Entrance Hymn: Lord of all hopefulness

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
Whose trust, ever child-like, no cares can destroy,
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.		 Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
Whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,
Be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
Your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.
 

 

 

 

Pope Francis on Lent

Pope Francis always had a practical way of speaking: he related well to ordinary people. This is part of his official statement on Lent last year, shortly before his death. He focused particularly on Conversion and Synodality: ‘A first call to conversion comes from the realization that all of us are pilgrims in this life; each of us is invited to stop and ask how our lives reflect this fact. Am I really on a journey, or am I standing still, not moving, either immobilized by fear and hopelessness or reluctant to move out of my comfort zone? Am I seeking ways to leave behind the occasions of sin and situations that degrade my dignity? The Church is called to walk together, to be synodal. Christians are called to walk at the side of others, and never as lone travellers. The Holy Spirit impels us not to remain self-absorbed, but to leave ourselves behind and keep walking towards God and our brothers and sisters. Journeying together means consolidating the unity grounded in our common dignity as children of God (cf.Galatians 3:26-28). It means walking side-by-side, without shoving or stepping on others, without envy or hypocrisy, without letting anyone be left behind or excluded. Let us all walk in the same direction, tending towards the same goal, attentive to one another in love and patience.’

 

 

Charity/Love
Traditionally during Lent many of the faithful commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penitence, the money saved from this can be donated to charity, for example, contributing to their Trócaire box. Lent is a time to look carefully at how we treat other people, in family, school and the work place.

Boiler Fund:  Prior to this weekend the amount received is over €10,400. The full cost of the new boiler is €29,300.

 

Second Collection this weekend is for Irish Bishops’ Commissions.

 

Parish Assembly meets Monday, 9th March, at 8.00 pm

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Epilipsy

In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie. Purple Day (or Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.

 

Recent Death The death has occurred of Sr Maura Finn, Presentation Convent, Bandon. She taught for many years at the girls’ secondary school here in Turner’s Cross.  Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aice.

 

Recessional Hymn: Here I am, Lord

 

I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save
I, who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

Chorus

 

 

Bulletin 1st March, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

1st March, 2026

 Second Sunday of Lent

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Sacristy:     Phone 4317263             

Sacristans are available before and after each Mass throughout the week. For times of Masses check website

 

Entrance Hymn: Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed!

 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
  Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
  Than when we first begun.

 

 
 

 

 

 

The Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving

‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ A legitimate question but the reasons for ‘giving up’ need to be the correct ones: to lose weight; to enjoy the Easter egg more; to spare some money? These are some of the responses to the question. But they have little or nothing to do with the real purpose of Lent.  Lent is summed up in the prayer which the priest says as he makes the sign of the cross on the forehead on Ash Wednesday: Turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel. This is what we are called to do over the next six weeks. Then we will be able to enter more fully into the death and resurrection of Christ (the Paschal Mystery).

            Fasting is a term that stands for all the ways in which we curb our self-indulgence. Giving things up is just a small part of it. More important are the ways in which we improve our relationships in family, school, the work place, the sports club, etc. Similarly, Almsgiving involves giving money and sharing resources with those who need them, locally and internationally, through the different agencies, like Trocaire.

           

Fasting, Almsgiving are brought together in an evocative but practical way in this quotation from the prophet Isaiah (58:6-7):

 

Is not this the sort of fast that pleases me – it is the Lord who speaks –

To break unjust fetters and undo the thongs of the yoke,

To let the oppressed go free, and break every yoke,

To share your bread with the hungry, and shelter the homeless poor,

To clothe the person you see to be naked and not turn from your own kin?

 

Boiler Fund Prior to this weekend the amount received is over €8,935. Mile buiochas to all who have responded to this latest parish financial need.

 

Finance Committee Meeting Monday evening at 4.30 pm.

 

Coffee Morning Tuesday, 3rd March, after the 10.00 Mass. All welcome.

 

First Wednesday Prayer service led by Legion of Mary at 10.00 am.

 

Second Collection next weekend for Irish Bishops Commissions.

 

Parish Assembly meets Monday, 9th March, at 8.00 pm

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Recent Death The death has occurred of Dan McCarthy, late of Green Lawn.

May he rest in peace. We offer our sympathy and prayers to his son and daughter, and to his mother and family.

 

Recessional Hymn: Here I am, Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save
I, who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

Chorus

 

 

Bulletin 22 February, 2026

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH, TURNER’S CROSS

 

22nd February, 2023 First Sunday of Lent

 

Fr Noel O’Sullivan   Mobile: 087-2610276 email: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Website: turnerscross.com

 

Entrance Hymn: Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed!

 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
  Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
  Than when we first begun.

 

 
 

 

 

 

Preparing for Lent 2026

The weather begins to change, calendars continue to turn, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations drift further into the rear-view mirror. All are signs that Lent is drawing near. Lent is one of the five seasons of the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time.  It precedes Easter and is a solemn period centred on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. While Lent is often associated with the Catholic faith, many Christians–including Protestant and Orthodox–observe it. There is no better time to reconnect with or deepen one’s faith than Lent. During this time, we can draw closer to God as we prepare for the joyous celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection at Easter.

Lent offers us opportunities to redirect our lives in a fuller Christian way. One very important part of that redirection is attendance at Mass in person. While livestreaming has been beneficial during Covid, and continues to be so for people who are physically unable to come to the church, it is no substitute for being present in person with the community and receiving Holy Communion, which is the climax of the Mass.

Personal Prayer

This is a gift of the Holy Spirit, whereby we can communicate with God. He is always with us; Lent is an opportunity to be more open to his presence. We respond when we recollect ourselves and open ourselves to this presence. Sometimes we use words – prayers we have learned or spontaneous prayer – at other times we are just silent before the Lord. This can be our deepest prayer. Jesus says, ‘When you pray, go to your private room (tameion) and, when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who sees all that is done in that secret place’. The tameion was the room at the centre of a classic Greek house where the valuables were kept. Using this term in reference to prayer suggests that our prayer is at its best when it is in the heart. Going to our ‘private room’ is not a place; it is the centre of our life, our heart. O Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in Thee.

 

Boiler Fund Prior to this weekend the amount received is over €7000. Mile buiochas to all who have responded to this latest parish need.

 

Maranatha Announcement

Maranatha is a full-day faith-based, high energy music event for young people from parishes across the diocese attending post-primary schools. This cumulates in a concert in Cork City Hall on Thursday 26th February with over 500 young people singing together.

Maranatha was created to bring young people together to celebrate their faith

through music and have fun at the same time. Please support our young people by coming to this event. Tickets are €15 (plus booking fee) and are available to book on eventbrite.ie, search Maranatha. Doors open 7pm, with concert beginning at 7.30pm.

 

New Sunday Mass Schedule From 12th April Sunday Mass will be at 11.00 am. Saturday evening Mass continues at 6.00 pm.

 

Recent Death: The death has occurred of Brother Michael McGrath, Presentation Brothers Community, Maiville. May he rest in peace. We assure the Brothers of our prayers on the loss of one of their community

 

Recessional Hymn: Here I am, Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save
I, who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

Chorus