Glanmire Parish, County Cork, Ireland - part of the Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross.
Child Safeguarding
The parish of Glanmire recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of children and is committed to ensuring their safety and well-being. We recognise each child as a gift from God and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities in the parish that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. In fact, all Church personnel (clergy, religious, staff, volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare and developing a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
At next weekend masses (February 22-23), members of the parish child safeguarding team will give a short talk outlining the up-to-date protocols and legal requirements that are in place. An open meeting in the Parish Center to further clarify issues and answer questions will take place on Monday 24 February at 8pm. Those who are expected to attend include leaders of children’s choirs, altar-servers co-ordinators, Ministers of the Eucharist, sacristans, Pastoral Assembly members, clergy, and anyone who deals with children in any way in the parish.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church each Wednesday of Lent at 7.30pm, beginning on Ash Wednesday, 26th February - ashes will be distributed that evening. This is a time honoured devotion and will help us identify with Christ Jesus on his suffering way and redemptive passion. Lay volunteers will lead the Stations which should take about forty minutes. It is hoped to “walk the Stations” outdoors on some Wednesdays, weather depending.
Young Adults 18-15 are invited to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes as helpers to the sick and disabled. The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Fintan Gavin and will travel from Cork from 12th to 17th June 2020. As a young adult helper you will be assisting with the sick in the hospital in the wards, kitchen or dining room, pushing wheelchairs to and from liturgies and Mass, participating yourself in all the Masses and ceremonies of the pilgrimage, accompanying the sick and disabled in social time. If you are interested please contact Fr Charlie Kiely on 021 4537474 for more details and booking form.
Glanmire & Glounthaune annual pilgrimage to Knock.
Easter Monday, 13th April to 15th April. Staying in Knock House Hotel 2 B&B and 2 evening meals €195 per person sharing. €50 deposit please. Contact Michael 087 4109384 or Joe 087 3290153.
Introduction to Eco-Congregation: the Parish Assembly in Mahon invite you to an introductory talk by Rev. Elaine Murray, Church of Ireland, Carrigaline and Monkstown about her experience of being part of Eco-Congregation Ireland and to consider how we ourselves in our homes and parishes care for “the earth: our common home” in this time of many environmental challenges for God’s creation – Mon 17th February 7:30pm in the meeting room of Holy Cross Church, Mahon.
Concert in aid of Aware at St Mary & All Saints Glanmire Fri 28th Feb at 8 pm.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and Sacrament of Anointing
On 11th February 1858, Our Lady first appeared to the fourteen-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. Later Bernadette was to learn that the mysterious lady was the Blessed Virgin and to hear from her lips, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. In 1992 Pope Saint John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to be held on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Here in Glanmire, on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes we pray for healing and strength especially for the sick and vulnerable. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church at the 10am Mass. Remember, you don’t have to be “on your last legs” to receive the sacrament of God’s healing. Anyone who desires to be strengthened and consoled by God’s gracious healing should simply go to the priest and invite God’s healing action to work in your life.
The sacrament is carried out with anointing oil and prayer. The oil is first rubbed onto the forehead with the words: “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.” Amen. Then, the priest rubs the oil onto the palms of the hands, saying: “May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.” Amen.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be held in St Joseph Church each Wednesday of Lent at 7.30pm, beginning on Ash Wednesday, 26th February. Ashes will be distributed after the Stations. This is a time honoured devotion and will help us identify with Christ Jesus on his suffering way and redemptive passion. There is a very fine set of Stations in the church to help focus our prayer.
Confirmation Ceremonies
The Confirmation Ceremonies for Glanmire Parish are scheduled as follows:
Thursday, 5th March: St Michael’s NS in St Michael’s Church.
Friday, 13th March: Scoil na nÓg in St Joseph’s Church.
Monday, 30th March: St Joseph’s NS in Our Lady Crowned.
Wednesday, 29th April: Gaelscoil Uí Dhrisceoil in Our Lady Crowned.
Second Collection will be taken up at all masses today for The Lourdes Invalid Fund. Annually we bring 100 sick who are cared for in the Accueil Notre Dame Hospital in Lourdes with the required number of personnel – Doctors, Nurses, Helpers and Brancardiers. I am grateful to all who travel each year for their commitment, kindness and generosity to the sick on the Pilgrimage.
Thank you for your support. Canon Jim O’Donovan P.P. Pilgrimage Director.
St Joseph’s Church Adoration Mon night 8.30 pm – 9.30 pm. Fri 10 am – 10 pm.
St Michael’s Church Thursday 10 am – Noon
Young Adults 18-15 are invited to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes as helpers to the sick and disabled. The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Fintan Gavin and will travel from Cork from 12th to 17th June 2020. As a young adult helper you will be assisting with the sick in the hospital in the wards, kitchen or dining room, pushing wheelchairs to and from liturgies and Mass, participating yourself in all the Masses and ceremonies of the pilgrimage, accompanying the sick and disabled in social time. If you are interested please contact Fr Charlie Kiely on 021 4537474 for more details and booking form.
Glanmire & Glounthaune annual pilgrimage to Knock.
Easter Monday, 13th April to 15th April. Staying in Knock House Hotel 2 B&B and 2 evening meals €195 per person sharing. €50 deposit please. Contact Michael 087 4109384 or Joe 087 3290153.
Holy Hour to pray for vocations to religious life and priesthood: Wednesday 19th February from 2.30pm to 3.30pm hosted by the Daughters of Charity at their convent on Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny (next to Church) – all are welcome to join in prayer followed by tea/coffee.
Glanmire Parish,
Springhill,
Glanmire,
Co. Cork,
Ireland.
T45 TW72
Email office@glanmireparish.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4820654
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