Parish Newsletter
RECENTLY DECEASED: We remember in our prayers Dan O’Sullivan, late of Grange. We extend our sincere sympathy to his loved ones, relatives, neighbours and friends; may he rest in peace.
BAPTISMAL TEAM: The parish would like to re-establish the baptismal team to host the monthly baptismal meetings with parents in preparation for their children’s baptismal ceremony. If you are interested please contact Fr Ray 087-6732541.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Every Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in our church from 10.30am until 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and spend some time in private prayer.
Anam Cara Cork, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 4th October at 7:15pm in the Maryborough Hotel, Maryborough Hill, Douglas, T12 XR12. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online service. For more info call 01 4045378.
FRANKFIELD/GRANGE ADORATION COMMITTEE would like to thank everyone who helped them last weekend with their renewal.
APPEAL FOR ALTAR SERVERS: The parish is looking for altar servers, from 3rd class up to 5th class, to serve at the weekend Masses. If your son or daughter would like to serve on the altar, please contact the Sacristy after the weekend Masses.
PARISH CONTACT NUMBERS: Please note the new contact number for Parish Priest and Parish Emergencies is 087-6732541
The Pope’s Monthly Intention – For people living on the margins: We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions, may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. Intercom
PARISH CHURCH CHOIRS: We welcome back the Parish and Gospel choirs, our organist and signer after their summer break. We thank them for the enrichment they bring to our weekend Masses.
CORK CATENIAN CIRCLE meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11.30am in the SMA Parish Centre,Wilton. Meetings are usually followed by lunch. Contact Brian Crumplin 087 2471478 or corkcatenians@gmail.com for further information.
ACTIVE RETIRED PROGRAMME: MONDAY 2pm – 3pm: Gentle Exercises Relaxation, cuppa and chat. 3pm – 4pm: Line Dancing. TUESDAY 2pm Art Group WEDNESDAY – Cuppa and chat after 10.30 Mass. All events in the parish centre.
MASS BOOKINGS for October, November and December may now be booked in the parish office; opening days/hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
FRANKFIELD / GRANGE SCOUT GROUP: The group meet in the Community Hall, Grange. New members are welcome and there are spaces available in all sections. Beavers: ages 6-9, meeting from 7pm to 8.30pm on Friday evenings, Cubs: ages 9-12, meeting from 7pm to 8.30pm on Friday evenings. Scouts: ages 12-15 meeting from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday evenings. Find us on Facebook and message with any queries https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id =100064764244059
ALPHA 3: A new Alpha course, organised by the Douglas Parish Assembly, starts on Thursday, 12th October, from 7.30pm to 9pm and continues each Thursday night in the parish rooms, St Columba’s; it runs for 10 weeks. Alpha is an opportunity to explore your faith in an informal and friendly environment. If you’re asking: Who is Jesus? Why did he die? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?, then Alpha is for you. To register, contact the parish office parishofdouglas@gmail.com / Tel 021- 489 4128 or Brian O’Kane alphateam2023@hotmail.com /086 244 1633.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION for last weekend amounted to €1085, 2nd collection for the Church Refurbishment Fund came to €680. Second collection this weekend (26/27th September) is for Priesthood Education; thank you for your continued generosity.
CORK SCRIPTURE GROUP would like to invite anyone who is interested in Scripture to join us for the following course. Cork Scripture Group Title: “When you pray… (Matthew 6:5): Exploring Prayer in the Bible. Presenters: Pauline Byrne, Marian Mortell, Fr John Newman and Phil Mortell. Mondays 25th September, 2nd, 9th and 16th October from 7.30 – 9.30pm. in Scala Centre, Blackrock. Saturday Workshop: Praying the Psalms with facilitator Ciaran O’Callaghan CSsR Saturday 7th October from 10am to 1pm in The Sacred Heart Hall, Western Road. Cost: €50 – for the 4 nights and Saturday workshop. For those who wish only to attend the workshop, the cost will be €10. To book a place or find out more please email corkscripturegroup@gmail.com
Dr. Valerie Mannix Boyle
Thu 30th Dec 2021 at 10:56 pm
I attended mass at 4pm on Christmas Eve and I just wanted to thank everyone, who was involved. The singing, the flowers in the church, the crib and the entire mass was absolutely beautiful. Thank you, it was magnificent. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful New Year.
My best wishes, Valerie