Glanmire Catholic Parish

7 days ago

The Baptism of the Lord

The baptism of Jesus reminds us of our identity. It reminds us of who we are and whose we are. By baptism we become sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters of Jesus, members of his church, heirs of heaven and temples of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ baptism reminds us also of our mission:

a) to experience the presence of God within us, to acknowledge our own dignity as God’s children, and to appreciate the divine presence in others by honoring them, loving them and serving them in all humility;

b) to live as the children of God in thought, word and action;

c) to lead holy and transparent Christian lives and not to desecrate our bodies (the temples of the Holy Spirit and members of Jesus’ Body), by impurity, injustice, intolerance, jealousy or hatred;

d) to accept both the good and the bad experiences of life as the gifts of a loving Father for our growth in holiness; and

e) to grow daily in intimacy with God by personal and family prayers, by meditative reading of the Word of God, by participating in the Mass, and by frequenting the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This Sunday is a day to thank God for the graces we have received in baptism, to renew our baptismal promises and to “preach” Christ’s “Good News” by our transparent Christian lives of love, mercy, service and forgiveness.

Do This in Memory Mass for New Inn School Saturday Vigil 6 pm in St Joseph’s Church and Sunday 10am in St Michael’s for St Michael’s School.

Adoration Group would like to invite you for a cup of tea and a chat in the Parish Centre Wednesday 30th January at 7.30 pm.

Feasts and Seasons – Music for the Liturgical Year will be presented here in our diocese on Monday 28th January from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Parish Centre, Blackrock (located behind the parish church) by Dr John O’Keeffe, Director of Sacred Music in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. This is the second collection of music produced by the College in book and cd format for use in parishes. The cost to attend the session is €5 per person and the book and cd will be available to purchase at the reduced price of €15 (normally €20) for those who wish to do so at the end of the session – no obligation to do so! To reserve a place, contact the Pastoral Development Office 021 4537474.

Conversations in Ennismore.
14th Jan. Benedict Hegarty O.P. Humanism: The Ministry of the Christian.
7.30 pm – 9.15 pm. Cost €10/Donation.
Email: info@ennismore.ie. Phone (021) 4502520.

2019 Offertory Envelopes can be collected from the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

2nd Collection next weekend is the first quarterly for Diocesan Needs. This collection assists the Diocese in meeting the cost of levies imposed and services it provides throughout the year. Thank you for your support.

Concert in St Mary’s & All Saints, Church Hill on Friday 18th January 8 pm in aid of Simon Community and development fund for St Mary’s & All Saints. All welcome. ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

2 weeks ago

Artaban the fourth Wise Man

In 1895, Henry van Dyke wrote the story, “The Other Wise Man,” telling of a fourth wise man called Artaban. Our hero is not mentioned in the gospel because he missed the caravan. He got to Bethlehem too late to see the baby Jesus. But Artaban did make it in time, using one of his gifts for the newborn king to save one of the Holy Innocents by bribing a soldier. For 33 years Artaban searched for Jesus. He did not find Jesus, but all the while the fourth wise man used the precious gifts he had brought for the king to feed the hungry and help the poor. Then one day in Jerusalem Artaban saw the “King of the Jews” being crucified. He started to offer his last gift for the king, a great pearl, to the soldiers as ransom for him. But then he saw a girl being sold into slavery to pay family debts. Artaban gave his pearl to buy freedom for the girl. Suddenly the earth quaked as Jesus died on the cross and a stone struck Artaban. Dying, he heard a voice saying: “When you helped the least of my children, you helped me. Meet me in heaven!” Artaban, the fourth wise man, had been making God present in his community for years by helping others. God asks each of us on the feast of the Epiphany to be a fourth “wise man” by becoming God’s epiphanies, making his love present in the world around us by our acts of love and kindness.

Adoration Committee meeting in the Pastoral Room Tuesday 8th Jan. at 7.30 pm.

Death: Sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Donal Murphy, Coneybeg who died recently.

CMCC Marriage Preparation Courses

If you are engaged and planning your wedding, why not book your pre-marriage course at CMCC? Our courses book in advance so early booking is essential. “A very worthwhile experience” – over 90% of couples. Counseling is also available. Contact us on 021 4272277.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage May 28th - June 4th ex Cork. Staying in Hotel Leone. €725.00 half board. Spiritual Director: Fr Seán Corkery. Contact Seán O’Shaughnessy 0862959380. Pilgrimage organised through Joe Walsh Tours. ... See MoreSee Less