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During his general audience last Wednesday, Pope Francis called for a World Day of Prayer for Peace on Friday 27 October, inviting all Christians and people of other faiths to join him in prayer

The Holy Father also invited people of no faith, but with a heart for peace, to join him as they see fit.

Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe, he said, "War does not solve any problems, it only sows death and destruction. It increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future."

Inviting local parishes, dioceses and groups to join him by organising a similar hour of prayer on 27 October, the Holy Father's words at the end of his audience were as follows:

"Today too, dear brothers and sisters, our thoughts turn to Palestine and Israel. The number of victims is rising and the situation in Gaza is desperate. Please, let everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian disaster.

The possible widening of the conflict is disturbing, while so many war fronts are already open in the world. May weapons fall silent! Let us heed the cry for peace of populations, of the people, of the children! Brothers and sisters, war does not solve any problem: it sows only death and destruction, foments hate and proliferates revenge. War cancels out the future. I urge believers to take just one side in this conflict: that of peace. But not with words — with prayer, with total dedication.

Pope Francis calls for a World Day of Prayer for Peace on Friday 27 OctoberPope Francis calls for a World Day of Prayer for Peace on Friday 27 October

 

With this in mind, I have decided to call for a day of fasting and prayer, of penance, on Friday 27 October, to which I invite sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit. That evening, at 6 p.m., at Saint Peter’s, we will spend an hour of prayer, in a spirit of penance, to implore peace in our time, peace in this world. I ask all the particular Churches to participate by arranging similar activities involving the People of God."

October is Safeguarding Month to promote awareness of the very important area of safeguarding in Parish, at home, in schools in all areas where there’s interaction of adults with young people and vulnerable adults

Parish Safeguarding Audits

During this month the yearly Parish Self Audits are undertaken

Garda Vetting

Over the next few months, each family of Parishes will receive a list of the current vetting in place and a spread sheet that may help in keeping a record of those vetted and training attended in the parish.

October is Safeguarding MonthOctober is Safeguarding Month

Safeguarding Representatives

Each parish have safeguarding representatives and their role is to promote safeguarding such as:

  • Raising awareness of what safeguarding is within the Parish/Diocese
  • Ensuring Church activities are provided in a way that ensures the safety and wellbeing of the children involved
  • Ensuring that the contact details of the DLP, Gardai and Tusla are widely publicised

The latest Safeguarding publications are always updated and available on the website here:

onefaith.ie/safeguarding

Clonakilty Parish Pastoral Centre

Saturday 11 November 2023

10:00am to 12:30pm

This workshop will focus on:

  • Celebrating the Sunday of the Word of God in your parish on 21st January 2024
  • The dignity and significance of the Ministry of the Word within our celebration of Mass
  • The structure of the Liturgy of the Word and how the bible readings are chosen and connected
  • An Introduction to the Gospel of Mark in preparation for the Year of Mark (Year B) starting on the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Free of charge to participants

All are welcome

Register your interest

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)

In recent months, work has been ongoing to convert the old shed at the rear of the Clonakilty Parish centre to accommodate a new Family of Parishes office

The office opens this week. Opening times are:

Monday to Friday
9:30am to 1:30pm

The office has been functioning behind closed doors for a time and serves the six parishes of our Family of Parishes.

The secretary is Carmel Cullinane and she will respond to people’s enquiries in-person, on the phone (023 883 5654) and by email

Activities and services at the new office includes:

  • Signing of Mass Cards
  • Publication of the Clonakilty Parish newsletter (deadline Thursdays 12 Noon)
  • Cards printed by the Sisters at Glencairn Abbey and Divine Word Missionaries are also on sale
  • Purchase of religious objects, rosaries, etc (a project of the Legion of Mary)
  • Requests for Weddings and Baptisms at any of the six parishes
    (this can also be done online here...)

Baptism Requests

Marriage Requests

The new Family of Parishes OfficeThe new Family of Parishes Office

 

Carmel Cullinane - SecretaryCarmel Cullinane - Secretary

Bishop Fintan Gavin has announced the appointment of a Faith Development Coordinator to serve the parishes of the diocese

Lorraine Buckley will work alongside Eilís Casey, Parish Life Coordinator, and will be based at the Mission and Ministry Office located in the Cathedral Presbytery. Both will support the teams of priests and lay leaders across parishes in the Families of Parishes. Lorraine’s particular focus will be on faith development and formation for lay ministry.

Lorraine has worked both at parish and diocesan level in various areas of faith development and has been involved in parish councils and pastoral areas. She holds qualifications in business, theology (particularly in the areas of applied theology and catechetics), and counselling plus psychotherapy.

Lorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Eilís Casey, Parish Life CoordinatorLorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Eilís Casey, Parish Life Coordinator

The summer timetable of Masses comes to a close at the end of August

As from Saturday 2 September Masses throughout the six parishes will revert to the previous times.

You can check weekend Mass Times using the following link

(Navigate to September to see the reverted schedule of weekend Masses)

Mass Calendar

Mass CalendarMass Calendar

Tip: Use the Select Parish links to display Masses from just one Parish

(select All Categories to show all again)

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