Glanmire Catholic Parish

1 week ago

Happiness in Puppy’s Tail

Said a puppy to his old uncle dog, “From my short experience in life I have learned that the best thing for a dog is happiness and that happiness is in my tail. That is why I am chasing my tail, and when I catch it, I shall have perfect happiness.” The old dog replied, “From my research and long experience, I too, have judged that happiness is a fine thing for a dog and that happiness is in his tail. But I’ve noticed that whenever I chase it, it keeps running away from me, but when I go about my business, it comes after me.” Where do we go in search of happiness? In the Sermon on the Mount, as recorded in Matthew, and in the Sermon on the Plain in Luke from which we read today, Jesus gives us a picture of a happy life. Jesus tells us that we can find true and lasting happiness in ways we may never have considered. Try looking after the poor, the hungry, the hopeless, the damaged, the vulnerable and we might just catch that tail afterall.

Coffee morning in Upper Glanmire Community Centre today after 10 am Mass. All welcome.

Adoration Group meeting in the Pastoral Room on Tues 19th Feb at 7.30 pm.

The Irish Catholic is on sale in the church, cost €2. Please put the money in the offering box. Thank you.

Spring Stations will commence the first week of March. If you would like to host a station mass for your area please contact the office.

Do This in Memory Sat. 23rd 6 pm Vigil in St Joseph’s Church for New Inn School, and Sunday 24th 10 am in St Michael’s for St Michael’s school.

Glanmire & Glounthaune Pilgrimage to Knock. Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th April. Bus leaves from Glanmire Library, Crestfield Shopping Centre at 9 am on Monday 22nd April and will arrive back at 6 pm on Wednesday 24th April. 2 nights B&B in Knock House Hotel. 2 evening meals. Total cost €195.
Deposit €50 will secure your seat. For information or to book contact Michael on 087 4109384 or Joe on 087 3290153 or any priest in either parish.

LOURDES 2019: YOUNG ADULT HELPERS
The Diocese of Cork and Ross invites young adults 18-25 to join the pilgrimage to Lourdes as helpers from 10th to 15th June. As helpers you will assist with the sick and be involved in the full pilgrimage programme – time for prayer, sharing in the story of Lourdes and making new friends. Limited number of places – for further Details contact Fr Charlie Kiely on 021 4537474

Cork Regional Pioneer Council meeting SMA Hall Wilton 8pm Wed 20th Feb.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage May 28th - June 4th ex Cork. 15 places remaining. €725.00 half board. €200.00 deposit secures place. Staying in locally owned Hotel Leone, 3 mins from St. James church. Spiritual director Fr. Seán Corkery. Contact Seán O’Shaughnessy on 0862959380 ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

3 weeks ago

The prophetic call and the fear of rejection

Moses tried to convince God that he didn’t speak well enough, and Jeremiah complained to God that he was too young. The prophets trembled at the trials ahead of them – and with good reason. Israel had a long history of rejecting prophets. Jeremiah was threatened with death several times, thrown into an empty, muddy cistern, imprisoned, dragged off to exile in Egypt, and, perhaps, most painful of all, was forced to watch the destruction of Jerusalem because its inhabitants would not listen to his message. At least twice in his lifetime, the prophet Elijah spoke the truth of God to King Ahab of Israel concerning the King’s promotion of idolatry. As a result, Elijah was forced to flee into the wilderness where he suffered great privation. Today’s Gospel story is another example of why the prophets did not jump for joy at their career prospects. In the space of five verses, we see the people of Nazareth turn from amazement to such fury at Jesus’ words they seized him and dragged him off to the cliff to murder him. Speaking God’s truth by word or by deed is a risky business even today. But that is precisely what Christians are called to do. Stay strong.

Do This in Memory Mass 10.30 am Sunday 10th Feb for St Joseph’s School, First Communion Class.

School Retreat for Confirmation Class/St Joseph’s School at Scala, Blackrock on 6th & 7th February

Second Collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend 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.

LOURDES:
Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2019
10 – 15 June – 5 nights – Full Board Accommodation Booking forms available for the Pilgrim section from Joe Walsh Tours, 117 Patrick Street, Cork. Tel: (021) 4277959
Enquiries for Special Sick/Assisted Section to:
The Pilgrimage Director
V. Rev Canon Jim O’Donovan, Parochial House, Ballinlough, Cork.
Tel: (021 )4292296

Anam Cara is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday at 7.20 pm in the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs,Tivoli. Please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie or call 085 2888888.

Faith Encounters in the Gospels – three sessions – Tuesday’s 12th, 19th & 26th February 10.30 am to 12.15 pm at the Pastoral Development Office, Ballyphehane facilitated by Sr Karen. Reserve your place on (021) 4537601.

Vacancy for Receptionist/Secretary Cork & Ross Pastoral Development Office, Ballyphehane. Must be eligible for CE scheme – 19.5 hours per week. Contact Nellie Crowley (021) 4345583 or Fr Charlie (021) 4537474. Please send cv and cover letter to southsidetdl@eircom.net ... See MoreSee Less