Glanmire Catholic Parish

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Preparation

When the President is scheduled to make a public appearance, his staff prepares weeks and even months in advance to make certain that the proper protocol will be observed, and his security will be assured. Similarly, detailed preparations precede the appearance of religious leaders like the Pope. Programs are scheduled, choral presentations are practiced, gifts are bought, and special persons are chosen to present them in the most gracious manner possible, so that the honored one is duly recognized and appreciated. Careful planning also accompanies the appearances of other political figures, celebrity entertainers and rock singers. When rock stars like Eric Clapton, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen made a tour, elaborate preparations were made for their coming. If they came to the 3Arena, for example, their entourage would arrive ahead of time to get things ready for their concert. Stages would be set; lighting would be adjusted, sound checks made; every care would be taken so that the needs and whims of each guest would be fully accommodated. In fact, one wonders if today’s Gospel about John the Baptist proclaiming the coming of Jesus applies more to modern rock stars than it does to the true Messiah. Advent is our commitment to prepare well to meet Christ at Christmas.

Volunteers required for new cleaning team once a month in St Joseph’s Church. Contact Peter 087 9082242.


Deaths: Sincere sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of Michael J O’Callaghan and Declan O’Donoghue whose funerals took place last week.


New Inn N.S. Carol Concert in St Joseph’s Church on Tuesday evening at 7 pm.


Ecumenical Carol Service on Sunday 16th December in St Joseph’s Church, Springhill at 7.30 pm.


Penitential Services.

Monday 17th December St Joseph’s Church, Springhill 7.30 pm.

Tues 18th Dec Church of The Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill 7.30 pm.

Wednesday 19th December Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune 7.30 pm.

Advent Retreat Sat 15th December with Fr Mossie Kelleher SMA in the Sisters of Bon Secours Convent College Road. 10am to 5pm with light lunch. Booking essential. Email eavopost@gmail.com or call 0872209994.

The 2019 Offertory Collection envelopes can be collected from the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10 am and 1 pm.

OLA Sisters Mission yesterday and today exhibition – an exhibition of artefacts collected over 140 years service in Africa by the OLA sisters will take place at their convent in Ardfoyle, Ballintemple on December 8th and 9th from noon to 7pm each day.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage May 28th - June 4th ex Cork. Staying in Hotel Leone. €625.00 half board if fully paid before December 10th. €725.00 after this date. Spiritual Director: Fr Seán Corkery. Contact Seán O’Shaughnessy 0862959380. Pilgrimage organised through Joe Walsh Tours.

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Glanmire Catholic Parish

1 week ago

Season of Advent

Time flies along and here we are again at the beginning of Advent, the season that is a preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. But it is much more than preparing for Christmas. It picks up our experience of waiting in hope. We wait for answers from God, for greater closeness in prayer, for an end to injustice and war, for recovery from illness, for the bright vision of God to replace the darkness of faith. Christmas will celebrate Jesus being born among us. Advent relates to Jesus still in the womb. While we wait, we celebrate a season of hope.

The First Sunday of Advent

Priest: Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Hope.

Reader: Our hope is in God and in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the one appointed by God to be judge of all things. He is the one through whom God has promised to save and redeem his people.

Priest: We light the first candle today to remind us that Jesus is our hope and the hope of the world.

The first candle of the Advent Wreath is lit.

All: Let us pray – O God of Hope, Emmanuel, God with us, we pray that you may send your light into our hearts at this time. Help us to be ready for the day and the hour of Christ’s final appearing. By the power of the Holy Spirit, transform us, so that our worship, our celebration, our time of preparation may be pleasing to you both now and forever more. Amen.

Rosary at the Grotto on Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm.

Ministers of the Eucharist Rota available in the sacristy.

Volunteers required for the cleaning of St Michael’s Church after 11am Mass on Saturday. Volunteers also required for new cleaning team once a month in St Joseph’s Church. Contact Peter 087 9082242.

The 27th Annual Toy Mass will take place on Sun Dec 9th in St Joseph’s Church, Springhill at 12 noon. Please bring a toy wrapped and marked for either ‘boy or girl’. All toys received at toy mass help Santa to distribute toys within our community. If you are finding life difficult with regard to above please contact Fr Newman in the strictest confidence. We would also advise you to come early as the church fills very quickly. We will have stewards in the car park to assist you. We hope you will come and join us and hear some favourite Christmas songs and prayers. Thank you. Toy Mass Group.

East Cork Choral Society will perform Handel’s Messiah at Ascension Church, Gurranabraher this evening at 8 pm. Adm. €20. All proceeds will be donated to Gurranabraher Church Roof Appeal.

The 2019 Offertory Collection envelopes can be collected from the quiet room after all masses today.

Sr Mary Gallagher would like to thank you for your generous response to her mission appeal last weekend. The total amount donated was €3,170.

2nd Collection today will be taken up for The World Meeting of Families.

The Christmas St. Vincent de Paul collection is next weekend 8th/9th Dec. Thank you for your wonderful generosity throughout the year. ... See MoreSee Less