BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The  Third Sunday of lent

                                         Sunday  23^rd  March                                                            

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 24^th  March:  3^rd   week of Lent:

Bantry:      10am             Steve O’Donoghue – Market Street

Tues. 25^th March: The Annunciation of the Lord

Bantry:    10am               Rita & Kevin Crotty –  Stradbally,                            

                                        Co. Waterford

Bantry:   7.30pm            Cissie & Sean Dennehy – Scart Road

Wed. 26^th March:  3^rd  week of Lent:

No 10am Mass in Bantry Church due to Confirmations

Hospital:  5.30pm                Dan Joe O’Driscoll

Thurs. 27^th March: 3^rd week of Lent:

Bantry:     10am             Maeve O’Donoghue – Dromleigh Bantry:    7.30pm        Betty Hunt

                                                                               

Friday  28^th March: 3^rd week of Lent:

Bantry     10am     Joseph & Catherine Lynch – Marian Terrace

Kealkil;    7.30pm    Nigel Kingston – Lisheens – 1^st Anniversary

               

Sat.  29^th March:  3^rd week of Lent:

Hospital: 10am               Patrick McSweeney - Shanavalla  

Bantry:    6.15pm            Tommie Holland – Slip Park                     

                                       

Sun.  30^th March: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Bantry:         9am       Rita O’Shea – Reenrour East

Coomhola:  10am     Tim & Catherine Keohane - Farranfadda

Kealkil:       11am      Mary & Danny McCarthy- Cappabue

Bantry:        12noon        People of the Parish

MASS INTENTIONS / SHARED MASSES

Every Mass we celebrate is offered for ‘the Pope, the Bishop, the whole order of bishops, all the clergy & the entire people’. Therefore, as is said in the Eucharisitic Prayer everyone is included in the intentions of every Mass.

Canon Law states that it is in order for a priest to accept a donation to apply the Mass for a special intention. The request for Masses far exceeds the number of Masses being celebrated in the parish. This was discussed at a recent Parish Assembly meeting & the suggestion of ‘Shared Massed’ was offered.

A ‘shared Mass’ means that the Mass offered would have multiple intentions remembered. A ‘Shared Mass’ can be booked, as normal, through the Parish Office and the intention written into a book specially for the intentions of ‘Shared Masses’. This book will then be placed on the altar during the ‘shared Mass’ keeping the names & intentions present during the Mass. (We are familiar with this during the November Novena).

From the 6^th of June (First Friday) of this year the First Friday Masses celebrated in Bantry & Kealkil each month will be ‘Shared Masses’. Booking can be made as usual through the Parish Office. The option of including an individual intention remains at all other Masses celebrated in the parish.

Bishop Buckley will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the children of the country Schools at 10.30am on Wednesday 26^th   March next.

Please note that there will be no morning Mass at 10am and there will be limited parking only in the Church Grounds on the day.

Stations of the Cross - Sundays of Lent – 5pm    St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry

To help us to ‘undertake a more fruitful Lenten Journey’ the Stations of the Cross will be led by members of the Parish Assembly and others on each of the six Sundays of Lent. We will gather at 5.00pm each Sunday in St. Finbarr’s Church and invite 

you to journey with Jesus on his way to Calvary

Beginnings Experience

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a specially designed Support Programme for people who have suffered the loss of a spouse by death , separation or divorce to work through the grief process, and to discover for themselves that merely "existing" in life can be transformed into "living" a new life, though a different one.

The next weekend is being held in the Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork from Friday April  4th to Sunday April  6th, 2014.

For Application Forms and further details please contact 087 9886480 or email  beginningexpeirence@gmail.com

Spring Stations 2014

Wednesday 26^th March @ 8pm – Tony & Martina Connolly – Cahernacrin, Drombroe, Derrincaolig

Saturday 29^th March @ 11am – Ann & John Kingston – Lisheens, Traenamaddree.

Friday 4^th April @ 8pm– Liz & Martin O’Mahony - Donemark, Lahaden, Carribui, Dromafinchin, Dromachapaill, Dromaduneen.

Friday 11^th April @ 8pm – Eugene Buckley – Skahana, Dromsullivan, Inchaclough

Tuesday 15^th April @ 11am – Ted & Margaret Cronin – Leachareigh, Derryfadda, Cappabui North, Lacavane, Maugha

Saturday 26^th April @ 11am–Deirdre Kingston- Newtown.

 If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

VOCATIONS INFORMATION DAY

 The Annual Cork and Ross Vocations Information Day will be held at St. Dominic’s Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, Cork, on Saturday, April 5^th (10.30am- 4pm)

 

Many contemplating the possibility of a vocation to priesthood are nervous about taking the first step. This day allows prospective students to explore the possibility of a vocation and make enquiries in an informal setting. Seminarians for the Diocese will also attend.

 Further information from:

Fr. Tom Deenihan                   021 4301717

Canon Bertie O’Mahony        021 4371684 

Pope Francis has announced an important lenten initiative in relation to the Sacrament of Confession. 

The Holy Father has  asked that  a church in each Diocese  throughout the world would be designated for Continuous Confessions from Friday evening , March 28th to Saturday evening, March 29th, the eve of Laetare Sunday. Pope Francis has continually emphasised the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of New Evangelisation and in the context for the need for the Priest to be merciful to those who come. He has also stressed the need for frequent confession.  In that regard, Pope Francis himself will hear Confessions in St. Peter's in Rome.

Confession is an important part of the Lenten observance and is a Sacrament of welcome and mercy for the penitent.  

In the Diocese of Cork and Ross,  St. Francis Church in Liberty Street has been designated for this purpose and priests from many religious orders and the Diocese will be available throughout the day and night to hear confessions there.  It is a church in the city associated with confession and I appreciate the assistance of the Franciscan Community in this regard. 

Bishop Buckley said that confession of ones sins and a return to the Gospel has always been an important part of the Church's lenten observance.  He commends this initiative wholeheartedly and will hear confessions himself in St. Francis' at that time.  

Bantry and District Cardiac Support Group -

monthly meeting will be held on Tues 25^th March at The Family Resourse Centre Main Street at 8pm. Guest Speaker Catherine Cahalane Cardiovascular HSE Public Health Nurse, will speak on developing / preventing heart disease. Catherine Cahalane (cardiovascular PHN)0867871552

John (group member)0864048821

The Glengarriff Youth Drama Group will be performing "Sixties - The Musical" on Sunday March 30 at 3pm and Monday March 31 at 8pm at the Glengarriff Parochial Hall. Admittance €7 for adults and €5 for children. Come out & enjoy music & dance."

WCDP in conjunction with Irish Rural Link are offering an Introduction to Computers and the Internet.  The course will run for 4 Mondays from 10am – 12pm in the WCDP offices (former Gaelscoil) on Main Street and is suitable for complete beginners (no age restrictions).  The course is free of charge and will start on Monday 24^th March.  Call Kathryn today on 087-9876390 to book your place.

St Colums Gaa club scooped 'Best club overall' at the recent Cork County Scór finals held in Ovens. The club was well represented with figure dancers, solo singer, novelty act and set dancers. Congratulations on a fantastic performance that all put in and thanks to all who travelled to support the clubs members

Cage Crew sessions have recommence for the 2014 season every Saturday morning from 10-11am. All girls and boys born in 2008-2009 are invited to join Naomh Colm for lots of fun and games. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Arthritis Ireland lecture by Prof. Gerry Wilson, UCD;  “Working on a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis” : Rochestown Park Hotel on  Wed 26^th March 7.30pm. Admission free. Booking essential:- Book online: arthritisireland.ie  or Call 1890 252 846.

Bingo  at The  Mealagh Valley  Hall, Ards  on Thursday  March 27th.  at  8.30P.M.    Jackpot  & Raffle  on the night.  £7  Per  Person to Play.  Usual Bus service  from  Durrus  &   Bantry.

 Local  Band  The Brewmasters  will Play  at Mealagh Valley  Community  Hall,  Ards  on Saturday  March  29th.  Starting at  9.00P.M..    Entry  Fee  is  £5   Person Person.   Your Support  would be greatly  Appreciated.

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The  Second Sunday of lent

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 17^th  March:  2^nd  week of Lent:

Bantry:      9am               Denis Cronin – Coomanore & Dublin

Coomhola:10am            Pat HarringtonKealanine, Coomhola

Kealkil:   11am               People of the Parish

Bantry:   12noon            People of the Parish 

Tues. 18^th March:2^nd   week of Lent: St. Aengus

Bantry:    10am               Annie Downey - Dromduve

Bantry:   7.30pm            Gerald O’Sullivan – Marino Street

Wed. 19^th March:  2^nd  week of Lent:

Bantry:    10am                   Seanie Kearns - Lahadane

Hospital:  5.30pm                Joan & Pat Daly - Slip

Thurs. 20^th March: 2^nd week of Lent:

Bantry:     10am                 Robert Lynch – Ballinlough, Cork

Bantry:    7.30pm       Marcus O’Leary – Mallow & Bantry

                                                                               

Friday  21^st March: 2^nd week of Lent:

Note: No 10am morning Mass due to Confirmations

Kealkil;    7.30pm            Jack & Kit O’Sullivan - Gearagh

               

Sat.  22^nd March:  2^nd week of Lent:

Hospital: 10am               Francis Dineen – St. Canneras Place  

Bantry:    6.15pm            James (1^st Anniversary) & Mary                                             

                                        Burke – Droumaduneen, Donemark

Bantry:   7.00pm            Mass in Polish

Sun.  23^rd March: Third Sunday of Lent

Bantry:         9am             Pat McCarthy – Seskin

Coomhola:  10am             Bridie O’Brien – Coomhola Bridge

Kealkil:       11am            John & Bridie Cronin - Cahermuckee

Bantry:        12noon        People of the Parish

MASS INTENTIONS / SHARED MASSES

Every Mass we celebrate is offered for ‘the Pope, the Bishop, the whole order of bishops, all the clergy & the entire people’. Therefore, as is said in the Eucharisitic Prayer everyone is included in the intentions of every Mass.

Canon Law states that it is in order for a priest to accept a donation to apply the Mass for a special intention. The request for Masses far exceeds the number of Masses being celebrated in the parish. This was discussed at a recent Parish Assembly meeting & the suggestion of ‘Shared Massed’ was offered.

A ‘shared Mass’ means that the Mass offered would have multiple intentions remembered. A ‘Shared Mass’ can be booked, as normal, through the Parish Office and the intention written into a book specially for the intentions of ‘Shared Masses’. This book will then be placed on the altar during the ‘shared Mass’ keeping the names & intentions present during the Mass. (We are familiar with this during the November Novena).

From the 6^th of June (First Friday) of this year the First Friday Masses celebrated in Bantry & Kealkil each month will be ‘Shared Masses’. Booking can be made as usual through the Parish Office. The option of including an individual intention remains at all other Masses celebrated in the parish.

Confirmation Day

Bishop Buckley will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the children of St. Finbarr’s B.N.S., Our Lady of Mercy N.S. & St. Brendan’s School at 10.30am on Friday 21^st  March next.

Please note that there will be no morning Mass at 10am and there will be limited parking only in the Church Grounds on the day.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Beatha Teanga

 í labhairt

Tír gan Teanga

Tír gan Anam

Beannachtaí na Feile Pádraigh

Pope Francis has announced an important lenten initiative in relation to the Sacrament of Confession. 

The Holy Father has  asked that  a church in each Diocese  throughout the world would be designated for Continuous Confessions from Friday evening , March 28th to Saturday evening, March 29th, the eve of Laetare Sunday. Pope Francis has continually emphasised the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of New Evangelisation and in the context for the need for the Priest to be merciful to those who come. He has also stressed the need for frequent confession.  In that regard, Pope Francis himself will hear Confessions in St. Peter's in Rome.

Confession is an important part of the Lenten observance and is a Sacrament of welcome and mercy for the penitent.  

In the Diocese of Cork and Ross,  St. Francis Church in Liberty Street has been designated for this purpose and priests from many religious orders and the Diocese will be available throughout the day and night to hear confessions there.  It is a church in the city associated with confession and I appreciate the assistance of the Franciscan Community in this regard. 

Bishop Buckley said that confession of ones sins and a

return to the Gospel has always been an important

part of the Church's lenten observance.  He commend

this initiative wholeheartedly and will hear confessions

himself in St. Francis' at that time.  

Please take a Trocaire Box this Lent.

Available at Church Porches.

St Colums lotto Jackpot has reached the huge amount of €2,500. The next draw is on Saturday the 22nd of March in the Brown Pub Kealkil. Make sure to get your tickets to be in with a chance of winning that massive €2,500 jackpot. Yearly tickets are also available at a special rate of 3 for €100 so you are sure you will never miss out on a draw. 

Cork Cancer Research Appeal:

In former Timberland shop, William St. from

Monday March 31^st –Tues. April 8^th (9.30am-5.30pm).

Donated items will be collected at the shop (10am-4pm) on Fri, Sat & Sun March 28^th-30^th. Further details: Nora Cremin (027-51276). Please help us to support this great cause. Together we can make a difference.

Arthritis Ireland lecture by Prof. Gerry Wilson, UCD;  “Working on a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis” : Rochestown Park Hotel on  Wed 26^th March 7.30pm. Admission free. Booking essential:- Book online: arthritisireland.ie  or Call 1890 252 846.

Died Recently:

We extend our prayers & sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of ;

Esther (Nora) Lyons (nee Cronin)

(Cork & late of Loughadeveen, Bantry)

Margaret (Mags) Dineen

(Milleeney, Baurgorm)

Daniel J. (Danny Joe) O’Sullivan

(Maulraha, Kealkil),

Jerry Murphy

(Dublin & late of Breenymore)

                                                May they Rest in Peace 

Stations of the Cross

Sundays 16^th March – 5pm

St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry

To help us to ‘undertake a more fruitful Lenten Journey’ the Stations of the Cross will be led by the students of Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai.  We will gather at 5.pm each Sunday in Bantry Church and invite you to journey with Jesus on His road to Calvary

Spring Stations 2014

Wednesday 26^th March @ 8pm – Tony & Martina Connolly – Cahernacrin, Drombroe, Derrincaolig

Saturday 29^th March @ 11am – Ann & John Kingston – Lisheens, Traenamaddree.

Friday 4^th April @ 8pm– Liz & Martin O’Mahony - Donemark, Lahaden, Carribui, Dromafinchin, Dromachapaill, Dromaduneen.

Friday 11^th April @ 8pm – Eugene Buckley – Skahana, Dromsullivan, Inchaclough

Tuesday 15^th April @ 11am – Ted & Margaret Cronin – Leachareigh, Derryfadda, Cappabui North, Lacavane, Maugha

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2014 during the months of March & April. If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

Offertory Collection: Bantry Church

weekend of

8^th / 9^th March: €2134

          Special collection  Irish Bishops Commissions last weekend: €2065 

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The  second Sunday in ordinary time

    Sunday  19^th January 2014        

                                                      

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 20^th January: 2^nd week in Ordinary Time: St. Fabian, had been Pope for 14 years when martyred under Decius in te year 250.

                     Bantry:                  10am           Timothy & Kathleen O’Sullivan – Knockgorm, Caheragh

                    

Tues. 21^st  January: 2^nd week in Ordinary Time: St. Agnes wealthy & beautiful was martyred for her virginity

in the last persecutions in Rome in the early 4^th century. Patron of bethrothed couples, gardeners and young girls.

                     Bantry:                  10am           James Coppinger – Blackrock Road

Wed. 22^nd  January:  2^nd  week in Ordinary Time: St. Vincent, deacon of the church of Saragossa, Spain, martyred in 304 in Valencia after prolonged torture.

Bantry:                  10am           Patrick & Mary Ellen McCarthy - Scartbawn

                     Hospital:               5.30pm       David Warner & Pauline Fossett-O’Connor

Thurs. 23^rd January: 2^nd  week in Ordinary Time:.

Bantry:    10am          Daniel & Mary Lynch

Friday 24^th January: 2^nd  week in Ordinary Time: St. Francis de Sales,

1567-1622, Bishop of Geneva, founder of the Visitation Sisters. He worked with

Gentleness & love to rebuild the Catholic faith after the Reformation. Patron Saint

of writers, editors and journalists.

                     Bantry:                  10am           Mary & Jerome Griffin – Reenrour East  

                     Kealkil;                  7.30pm       Sonny & Mary O’Mahony - Carriganass

Sat.  25^th  January:  The Conversion of ST. Paul, Apostle:

                     Hospital:               10am           Breda O’Sullivan - Goureemore       

                     Bantry:                  6.15pm       Nancy O’Sullivan – Newtown East – 1^st anniv.

Sun. 26^th January: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:            9am       Tommy Barry - Derryvahalla

Coomhola:  10am     People of the Parish

Kealkil:          11am      Bernie O’Sullivan  

Bantry:           12noon              People of the Parish

THE DEEP END • LOOK AT THE LAMB

 In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist is inviting us to look at Jesus, look closely. He calls Jesus the ‘lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world’. We say these words often at Mass and today we are invited to meditate on them more closely. What does it mean? The lamb is one who is sacrificed… the sins of the world are many, broken relationships with one another at every turn. Today we are asked to think especially of Refugees and Migrants and the sins committed against them. The treatment of these groups who are marginalised, exiled from their homes due to war, famine, drought, unemployment is often unjust and is part of what Pope Francis refers to as a culture of ‘slave labour’. These outcast groups are frequently treated with disrespect, racism, condemnation and resentment. How can we reconcile these situations?

 Pope Francis’ message for today may guide us closer to understanding the message of John the Baptist in the Gospel: ‘Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity… A change of attitude towards migrants and refugees is needed on the part of everyone, moving away from attitudes of defensiveness and fear, indifference and marginalisation – all typical of a throwaway culture – towards attitudes based on a culture of encounter, the only culture capable of building a better, more just and fraternal world’. In the marginalised can we see Jesus coming towards us and say: ‘Look, there is the lamb of God’?  Jane Mellett. Email janemellett@yahoo.com

Station Masses 2014

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2014 during the months of February, March & April.

If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE

An Ecumenical Service with Canon Paul Willoughby, will take place next Tuesday evening, 21^st January at Bantry Hospital Chapel at 7.30pm. All welcome. 

Dates for the Diary:

The Presentation of the Lord: Sunday Feb. 2^nd: Blessing of Candles at all Masses

Feast of St. Blaise—Monday February 3rd

The Blessing of Throats (using the candles from the previous day’s Feast) will take place at the morning 10.00am Mass in Bantry.

There will also be a Prayer Service with Blessing of Throats in Bantry Church at 7.30pm on Monday evening Feb 3^rd.

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Tuesday 11^th February. World Day of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) will be administered after the 10.00am Mass in St. Finbarr’s Church. All who might be in need of the Sacrament are invited to receive it.

Ash Wednesday: 5^th March:

Day of Fast & Abstinence: Start of Lent

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Sophie Leah O’Leary

(Reenrour East, Bantry)

We welcome her into our Christian Community

Died Recently

We extend our prayers & sympathy to the families, relatives & friends of

Frances Sparks

(Swindon, Wiltshire & Bantry),

Michael Downey

(Reendonegan, Bantry)

May they rest in peace

Offertory Collection: Bantry Church weekend of 4^th/5^th  January: €1960.

Special collection for Diocesan needs takes place this weekend - January 18^th / 19^th

CALLING ALL JUNIOR & SENIOR INFANTS! Your local school and St. Colum's invite you to St. Colum's hall for FUN FUN FUN! We will be running, jumping and skipping, hopping, throwing and laughing! Every Saturday morning, for four weeks, 10-11am, from Saturday January 11th to Saturday February 1st. Everyone welcome, tea & coffee for adults, children must be accompanied at all times.

Bantry Job Seekers Resource Centre
now open every Thursday morning, 10am - 1pm.  Call in and see us. The centre is run by volunteers
Services available include;
 Information on career decision making
Courses available, Job seeking tools and resources
CV and interview preparation, Information on support services available, Networking opportunities
Jobseekers Resource Centre, c/o West Cork Development Partnership. Old Gaelscoil Main Street, Bantry Open every Thurs. 10am - 1pm. jrcbantry@mail.com. Facebook: Jrc Bantry

McGee's Christmas lights: The amount raised amounted to seven hundred euro(€700.00) and we wish to thank everyone for their generous support. Proceeds go to Bantry Hospice.

Men Wanted - The Glengarriff Theatre Group is looking for men who wish to perform in amateur productions of plays. The group is limited in the type and number of plays it can put on due to a lack of male actors. If you are interested in  joining the group there will be a meeting at  8pm in the Glengarriff  Parochial Hall on Thursday, January 23. Come along and meet an interesting group of people. We are hoping  to be able to put on a production in the April/May timeframe

 Bingo  will be  held at  Mealagh  Valley  Community  Centre  on Thursday  January  23rd.   at 8.30P.M..    There  will be a Jackpot  on  the night.  Usual  Bus  Service  from  Durrus  at  7.45P.M.  &  Bantry  at  8.05P.M..  Your  Support  would be greatly  appreciated.

Archaeology  in Bantry this Tuesday night !

Come to the Maritime Hotel this Tuesday night 21st Jan at 8.00pm.  Bantry Historical Society is hosting a talk by William O Brien, Professor of Archaeology UCC.  Title:-  Children of the Sun;  Bronze Age Religion and Megalithic Monuments in Bantry Area   

Backstage Academy of Performing Arts for 7-18 year olds begins at Our Lady of Mercy National School on Sunday, 2nd Feb. from 2pm-4.30pm.Info.from backstageireland@eircom.net.

ST FINBARR’S BOYS’ NATIONAL SCHOOL PRE-ENROLMENT: Registration and pre-enrolment for pupils for September 2014 will take place at St Finbarr’s Boys’ National school on Monday next, 20^th of January, from 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.  Details at 0873657821

It is time again for the very popular Bantry Lifeboat Dinner Dance to be held at the Maritime Hotel, Bantry on Saturday 25^th January. Tickets are still only €25 each and include a dinner, live music with the very talented Katsquire, followed by Live Horse Racing in the Hotel Ball Room. Tickets are available from all members of Bantry Lifeboat or from fast.net, Bridge Street, Bantry. For further details please contact Toby on 027 51624.