BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The sixth Sunday in ordinary time

sunday  15^th  February 2015   

 Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 16^th  Feb: 6^th week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am –  Bridie Cronin – Georges Row

Tues. 17^th Feb: 6^th week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:   10am – Geraldine Coakley - Snave

                           

Wed. 18^th Feb: Ash Wednesday:

Bantry: 10am  Dermot Hurley - Drimoleague

Kealkil: 11.30am

Hospital: 5.30pm

Coomhola: 7.30pm: Prayer Service

      

Thurs. 19^th Feb: After Ash Wednesday:

Bantry:  10.00 am:  Annie May O’Mahony – Glandore Bantry: 7.30pm Hannie Harrington – Georges Row                                                  (Months Mind)           

Friday 20^th Feb: After Ash Wednesday:

Bantry  10am  Mai O’Mahony – Market Street

Kealkil: 7.30pm: Teresa Keohane (Australia) & Ellen McCarthy (England) – both late of Pearsons Bridge

                                                         

Sat. 21^st Feb: After Ash Wednesday:

Hospital:10am;  Cornelius, Brigid & John Hurley

                            Dromclough

Bantry: 6.15pm   John Casey – Cahernacrin (1^st anniv.)

Sun. 22^nd Feb:  First Sunday of Lent:

Bantry:  9am:  James Andrews- Scart Road

Coomhola: 10am: Sean & Eileen Holland - Kealanine

Kealkil:      11am  John, Betty & Sean McCarthy –    Cappabui North, Kealkil

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish

Ash Wednesday Mass Times

          10.00am     Bantry

          11.30am     Kealkil

          5.30pm       Hospital Chapel

There will be a Prayer Service with distribution of Ashes in St. Joseph’s Church, Coomhola at 7.30pm on Ash Wednesday.

There will be evening Mass at 7.30pm during Lent on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Bantry Church

LENTEN PETITIONS

Every year during Lent we recall that Jesus was beaten, whipped, mocked, crowned with thorns, and nailed to a cross. Our faith teaches us that He endured this agony and suffering, and died for us. By His suffering, Jesus gave meaning to all of our suffering.

Jesus did not come to explain away suffering or remove it; He came to fill it with His presence. This Lent we will unite our own personal suffering with His.

Each one of us has some amount of suffering or hurt in our life, sometimes dating from our past. Petitions symbolise the hurt that is contained in our lives and community.

During Lent we invite anyone with any unresolved grief or pain, or any kind or hurt, to place their petitions in the basket at the side of the Sanctuary. Your petitions represent the pain, grief or hurt in your life. It may be associated with;

v  Grief at death or separation

v  The pain of broken relationships

v  The pain of sickness

v  The pain of being misunderstood

v  The struggle of sexual identity

v  The pain of failure

v  Pain of living with an alcoholic partner, parent or child

v  The hurt of the past

What is unique about this spiritual exercise is that you will be able to recognise your own grief and suffering and understand that so many others share similar worries. Please feel free at any time during the coming weeks to place petitions in the basket.

Ash Wednesday: 18^th  February: Day of Fast & Abstinence: Start of Lent

Each Sunday evening during Lent, members of our community will lead us in praying the Stations of the Cross at 5pm. We invite all to attend. If you wish to lead or be involved in any way, please contact members of Parish Assembly.

Bantry Parish Mission

What is a Parish Mission?

A Parish Mission is a time to come together, to think about our lives in the light of the Gospel, to celebrate our faith and deepen our sense of belonging to our local parish community.

We will have an opportunity to do this during our Parish Mission with St. Patrick’s Community from the 9^th to the 13^th of March 2015.

This Mission is for the whole Parish – all are invited!

Mission Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.

We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish especially those who are experiencing difficulties.

Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.

Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you. Amen

Died Recently:

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

May Cronin (nee O’Leary)  – Lahern, Ballylickey, Bantry.

Anne McDevitt (nee O’Sullivan) – Glengarriff & late of Larkhill Road, Sligo

May they rest in peace.

Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 starting on 17^th January, and continuing through February, March & April.

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

Spring Stations 2015

Friday 20^th February @ 11am – John & Marion Minehane: Donemark, Lahadane, Carrigbui, Dromafinchin, Dromachapaill, Dromaduneen.

Friday 20^th February @ 8pm – John & Kathleen O’Leary - Borlin

Saturday 21^st March @ 11am – Pat & Joan O’Mahony

Carriganass, Ahil, Geragh

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Patrick Keane

(Caherdaniel, Bantry),

We welcome him into our Christian Community

The World Day of Prayer Service for 2015 will take place at 8pm on Friday 6^th March

at Bantry Hospital Chapel.

All women and men are welcome to attend. The Women of the Bahamas who compiled the service based on the theme of Jesus’ Words.  ‘Do you know what I have done to you’ (John 13:1-17).

There will be three preliminary Bible Studies (10.30am-12noon) on Wednesdays 18^th & 25^th February and 4th March at St. Brendan’s Church.

Adult Night Classes in Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí

 Registration now available for the following courses starting Tuesday 24^th and Thursday 26 February

 Beauty and Make Up (Tues 8.00 – 9.30) for 4 Weeks. Cost: €55. Advanced Digital Photography (Thurs 7. – 9.pm) for 6 Weeks. Cost: €85. Further Info. email adulteducationcourses@gmail.com     or telephone 027 56434. 

National Learning Network, West Cork. Are you looking for a job and need to retrain or up-skill? We provide personalised training and support to people who, for a variety of reasons, may find it difficult to gain employment or access to higher education or training. A wide range of FREE practical and certified training opportunities are on offer in West Cork. No qualifications necessary.  Social Welfare entitlements unaffected and training provided throughout the calendar year. For further information and transport details contact: Mary Deane on 027 51027 or westcork@nln.ie

The 4 Valley’s Social Club: Coomhola, Borlin, Kealkil, Mealagh Valley:        Are you 60 or over? Why not join the 4 Valley’s Social Club once a month for a meal and a variety of social events including; outings, music, dancing, singing, craft, cards and bingo. An opportunity to meet people, have fun and be part of a great group. For further information contact Anne Harrington, Co-ordinator - 086 726 1086. Photographic Exhibition of the Group – Bantry Library  from the 3^rd – 21^st Feb. & Mealagh Valley Hall from 2^nd - 14^th March

Offertory Collection:

Bantry Church weekend of  7^th / 8^th : €1844. Special Collection for Lourdes Invalid Fund last weekend: Bantry Parish: €1990

 Pastoral Teams for Funerals: Meeting of the Funeral Team at 8.00pm on Tuesday, February 17^th in St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry.

MINDLINK – Free lecture – Wednesday Feb. 18^th at 7.45pm in the Maritime Hotel. Rod Briggs, Founder, has helped people from all walks of life worldwide to live a better quality,  balanced life. Rod lectures on stress control, personal performance, goals, relationships etc. Details from Mary 085 - 1215984

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The fifth Sunday in ordinary time

sunday  8^th  February 2015   

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 9^th  Feb: 5^th week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am –  Jim Cadogan – Reenrour East

Tues. 10^th Feb: 5^th week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:   10am – William Donegan

                           

Wed. 11^th Feb: 5^th Week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am Nora, Patrick & Mary O’Regan –

                        St. Canneras Place

Hospital Chapel: 5.30pm: Deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family (Cahermore) & John Keohane –    

Slip Lawn and Drinagh

      

Thurs. 12^th Feb: 5^th  week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:  10.00 am:  Jerry & Hannah Murphy - Raheen      

Friday 13^th Feb: 5^th  week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry  10am  James Flynn – London

Kealkil: 7.30pm Mary O’Mahony – Capabue North

                                                         

Sat. 14^th Feb: SS Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop, Patrons of Europe:

Hospital:10am;  Eileen McCarthy & Mary Frances McCarthy (Slip Grove & Maughnaclea)

Bantry: 6.15pm     Kevin Lynch Snr. - Dromleigh

Sun. 15^th Feb:  Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:  9am:  Pat Murnane - Letterlickey

Coomhola: 10am: Mary Harrington - Cooryleary

Kealkil:      11am  Margaret McCarthy - Curraglass

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish 

Bantry Parish Mission

St Patrick’s Community will give a Mission in our Parish from the 9^th to the 13^th of March 2015. They will speak at all Masses the weekend just before the Mission. Each day has a different theme with talks from the group, prayer, music and a lot more.

This Mission is for the whole Parish – all are invited! More information in the coming weeks

Mission Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray that our Parish Mission may be

a time of grace and renewal for all.

We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish especially those who are experiencing difficulties.

Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.

Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you.

Amen

Died Recently:

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

Thomas (Tom) Walsh  – Newtown, Bantry.

Kathleen Corridan (nee Kelly) – Church Road, Bantry & late of Fedamore, Co. Limerick

May they rest in peace.

Congregational Singing: To enhance the celebration of Mass we raise our voices together in song. Hymn leaflets an be found in the church porch.

LENTEN PETITIONS

Every year during Lent we recall that Jesus was beaten, whipped, mocked, crowned with thorns, and nailed to a cross. Our faith teaches us that He endured this agony and suffering, and died for us. By His suffering, Jesus gave meaning to all of our suffering.

Jesus did not come to explain away suffering or remove it; He came to fill it with His presence. This Lent we will unite our own personal suffering with His.

Each one of us has some amount of suffering or hurt in our life, sometimes dating from our past. Petitions symbolise the hurt that is contained in our lives and community.

During Lent we invite anyone with any unresolved grief or pain, or any kind or hurt, to place their petitions in the basket at the side of the Sanctuary. Your petitions represent the pain, grief or hurt in your life. It may be associated with;

v  Grief at death or separation

v  The pain of broken relationships

v  The pain of sickness

v  The pain of being misunderstood

v  The struggle of sexual identity

v  The pain of failure

v  Pain of living with an alcoholic partner, parent or child

v  The hurt of the past

What is unique about this spiritual exercise is that you will be able to recognise your own grief and suffering and understand that so many others share similar worries. Please feel free at any time during the coming weeks to place petitions in the basket.

Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 starting on 17^th January, and continuing through February, March & April.

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

Spring Stations 2015

Saturday 21^st March @ 11am – Pat & Joan O’Mahony

Carriganass, Ahil, Geragh

Lourdes 2015 – Young Adult Helpers:

The Diocese of Cork & Ross invites Young Adult 18-30 year olds to come to Lourdes as helpers from the 11^th to 16^th June. Helpers will assist with the sick who travel with the diocese and be involved in the full pilgrimage programme, there will be free time, time for prayer, for making new friends and sharing in the story of Lourdes. Limited numbers of places. For more details or to book a place contact: Fr. Charlie Kiely 021-4537603 or email: charliekiely@gmail.com

Gaelscoil Bheanntraí will be holding their Open Day on Thursday February 12th between 12 and 1pm.  All new students and parents welcome.  Please bring birth cert and pps number on the day.

The West Lodge Hotel, Bantry Benefit Dance for Bantry Hospice  on Friday 13th February. The Fabulous Louise Morrissey plus Joe Cooke and Southern Beat with Mary Daly and Ger Deasy. Doors open 8.30pm. Dancing from 9.30pm. Tickets €10. Info 087 1010384. TheHospice needs your support

Offertory Collection:

Bantry Church weekend of 1^st Feb: €1614.

Special Collection for Lourdes Invalid Fund takes place this weekend February 7^th & 8^th.

Cork Cancer Research: Annual Fundraiser will be held in the Timberland Shop (next to William Street Book Shop) with the kind permission of the Deasy Family from Saturday 14^th to Monday 23^rd March. Details later from Nora Cremin (51276).

Bingo   with a Jackpot  will be held  at  Mealagh Valley  Community Hall on Thursday   February  12th.  at  8.30 P.M..    The  Usual   Bus Service  will run from  Durrus  and Bantry.       Your    Support  is  greatly  Appreciated.

The organisers of the Coomhola Christmas Evening would like to thank all those who came along to the concert in December, the proceeds collected on the night went to a local deserving cause & also to the local schools for an upcoming event which they can all enjoy.

The 4 Valley’s Social Club: Coomhola, Borlin, Kealkil, Mealagh Valley:        Are you 60 or over? Why not join the 4 Valley’s Social Club once a month for a meal and a variety of social events including; outings, music, dancing, singing, craft, cards and bingo. An opportunity to meet people, have fun and be part of a great group. For further information contact Anne Harrington, Co-ordinator - 086 726 1086. Photographic Exhibition of the Group – Bantry Library  from the 3^rd – 21^st Feb. & Mealagh Valley Hall from 2^nd - 14^th March

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Aoibhinn Nora Farley

(Pearsons Bridge, Ballylickey, Bantry),

We welcome her into our Christian Community

Please take a Trocaire Box this Lent.

Trocaire Boxes can be collected

at the Church Porches.

Adult Night Clases in Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai: Registration now available for the following courses starting Tuesday 24^th and Thursday 26 February: Beauty & Make Up – Tuesday 8-9.30pm (4 weeks-€55) and Advanced Digital Photography – Thursday 7-9pm (6 weeks - €85). For further information: adulteducationcourses@gmail.com or tel. 027 56434

IS Jesus Calling You? Vocation Afternoon 1.30 to 4.30pm, Saturday 14th February.

For women discerning a religious vocation - Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork.
email: vocationspoorclarescork@gmail.com

www.poorclarescork.ie

Ash Wednesday: 18^th  February: Day of Fast & Abstinence: Start of Lent

Each Sunday evening during Lent, members of our community will lead us in praying the Stations of the Cross. We invite all to attend. If you wish to lead or be involved in any way, please contact members of Parish Assembly.

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

The fourth Sunday in ordinary time

sunday  1^st February 2015   

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 2^nd Feb: 3^rd week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am –  Jim O’Leary – Whiddy Island

Tues. 3^rd Feb: 3^rd week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:   10am – Charlie, Mary, & Peggy O’Connor – Glengarriff Road

Bantry: 7.30pm Prayer Service & Blessing of Throats

                           

Wed. 4^th Feb: 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry: 10am Patrick Daly – Raheen & Whiddy Island

Hospital Chapel: 5.30pm:

Malgorzata Komisarczuk – Poland & Cork

      

Thurs. 5^th Feb: 3^rd week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:  10.00 am:  John Cronin - Gortroe

                 

Friday 6^th Feb: 3^rd week in Ordinary Time:

Bantry  10am  Breda O’Sullivan - Goureemore

Kealkil: 7.30pm Shared Mass

Bantry: 7.30pm Shared Mass

                                                         

Sat. 7^th Feb: 3^rd week in Ordinary Time:

Hospital:10am;     Mickey O’Donoghue – Tower Street   

Bantry: 6.15pm     Kathleen Williams - Newtown

Sun. 8^th Feb:  Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Bantry:  9am:  Mary Murphy – Kealkil & Enniskeane

Coomhola: 10am: Geraldine Coakley – Snave

Kealkil:      11am  Mary & Daniel Hurley & their son                      

                              Patrick - Ardnatrush

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish 

Dates for the Diary:

The Presentation of the Lord: Monday Feb. 2^nd:

Blessing of Candles at 10am Mass.

Feast of St. Blaise— Tuesday 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 Tuesday evening Feb 3^rd.

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Wednesday 11^th February.

World Day of the Sick: The Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) will be administered during the 10.00am Mass in St. Finbarr’s Church & during the 5.30pm Mass in the Hospital Chapel. All who might be in need of the Sacrament are invited to receive it.

Ash Wednesday: 18^th  February: Day of Fast & Abstinence:Lent Begins

Bantry Parish Mission

St Patrick’s Community will give a Mission in our Parish from the 9^th to the 13^th of March 2015. They will speak at all Masses the weekend just before the Mission. Each day has a different theme with talks from the group, prayer, music and a lot more.

This Mission is for the whole Parish – all are invited! More information in the coming weeks

Mission Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.

We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish especially those who are experiencing difficulties.

Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.

Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you.

Amen

Died Recently:

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

Stephanie Cotter (nee O’Connor) – Newtown, Bantry. In her 100^th year.

Timothy (Tim) O’Sullivan – Whiddy Island, Bantry & Bristol, UK

May they rest in peace.

Parish Weddings:

We congratulate Marion Harrington (Coomhola) & Michael Moore (Clonakilty) who were married in St. Joseph’s Church, Coomhola on Sat., 17^th January 2015.  

We wish Marion & Michael long & happy lives together

Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 starting on 17^th January, and continuing through February, March & April.

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

Spring Stations 2015

Friday 6^th February @ 11am – Helen O’Leary Crossogue, Dromloughlin, Dromaclarig, Goreemore, Dromdaniel, Gortagaree, Reendonegan, Ballylickey, Lahern

Saturday 21^st March @ 11am – Pat & Joan O’Mahony

Carriganass, Ahil, Geragh

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Seán Anthony Murphy

(Donemark, Bantry),

Bartosz Eryk Rys

(Gorteen, Bantry),

Tadhg Abele

(Seskin, Bantry)

We welcome them into our Christian Community

  

Bantry District Community Games are holding its swimming trials in The Water School, Pearsons Bridge, on Monday February 2^nd.The first race will start promptly at 4pm. Students between the ages of 6 and 16  from the Bantry area or who attend school in the Bantry area are eligible to compete. Entry forms have been sent to the schools and are available at all the local swimming pools. Qualifiers from this event will go forward to represent Bantry at the county finals  at Leisure World in Bishopstown. – the date for this has yet to be confirmed.

National Learning Network, West Cork. Are you looking for a job and need to retrain or up-skill? National Learning Network provides personalised training and support to people who, for a variety of reasons, may find it difficult to gain employment or access to higher education or training. A wide range of FREE practical and certified training opportunities are on offer in West Cork. No formal qualifications necessary.  Social Welfare entitlements unaffected and training provided throughout the calendar year. For further information and transport details contact: Mary Deane on 027 51027 or westcork@nln.ie

Bantry Bay Lions President, Mary O’Regan-Barsum & Club members say a sincere thank you to all who contributed so generously to the recent Church Gate Collections in the Parish.€1,620.32 was collected for the Ebola Relief Fund & local Charities.

The Parents  Association Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai is holding its AGM on Thursday 5th  Feb. at 7.30pm. All parents are invited to attend.

Offertory Collection:

Bantry Church weekend of 17^th/18^th Jan: €1953. Special Collection for Diocesan Needs; Bantry Parish: 17^th/18^th Jan: €1980

Bantry Church weekend 24^th/25^th Jan €1894

Month of Jan;

Kealkil:€1395; Coomhola:€1130

Special Collection for Lourdes Invalid Fund takes place on February 7^th & 8^th.

'Kealkill N.S. Enrolment 2015 for Junior Infants for September 2015 will take place on Thursday, 5th February next from 12 noon to  pm. All welcome to comeview the school facilities, meet with class teacher Ms. Maria Daly. There will be short presentation by Principal Darragh Carey & our school health squad will also be hosting a coffee morning. If possible, please bring a copy of your child’s Birth Cert. & their PPS number with you. Enquiries to (027) 66298'. 

A 45  Progressive  Card Drive  will be held in Mealagh Valley  Community  Hall  on Saturday  February  7th.  at 9.00PM Sharp.  It Costs  €10   Per  Person  to Play.     Your Support  would be Greatly Appreciated.

CoAction Summer Camp:

CoAction would like to hear from adults, 2^nd. & 3^rd. level students interested in volunteering in their Summer Camps in July. Camps are held in Bantry, Beara, Clonakilty, Dunmanway and Skibbereen 3/4days a week throughout the month.  Applicants must be over 16yrs. by Jan. 2015. If you are interested in volunteering contact the volunteer coordinator in the Bantry centre 027- 54027/ 50114 or email winnieosullivan@coaction.ie  Closing date for receipt of completed application, reference and Garda Clearance forms is Friday Feb. 27th.

Basic Introduction to Computers and the Internet Classes will start by day on Mon 16 th Feb (11.30am-1.30pm) & by night on Wed 18 Feb (7-9pm) in WCDP (former Gaelscoil) in Bantry.  Courses are 4 weeks & are free of charge. Call Kathryn on 087-9876390 to book. 

A Brief History of Early Motoring: This inspiring Talk will be given by Mr Dan Joe Crowley on Monday 9th February @ 8.00pm. An event with excellent reviews, this takes place in Christian Fellowship Church Bantry and is hosted by Bantry Historical Society.  All very welcome.