St Fachtna’s Newsletter Sunday28th August2016

Called tobe humble.

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22nd Sunday 28st August
Date / Time / Mass and Prayer Schedules
Sunday 28th / 10.15am / Private Intention
Mon 29th / 7.10pm
7:30pm / Rosary
Mary Pender.
Tues 30th / 7.30pm / Private Intention
Thurs1ndSeptth / 7.30pm / Private Intention
Friday2rd / 9:30am
7.00pm
7.30pm / Adoration
Adoration
Sean Nicholson. Months Mind
Sunday 4th / 10.15 / John & Elizabeth O’Sullivan Brown, & son Patrick

NOTE Change of evening mass times from 7pm to 7.30pm

SpecialCollection on Sunday Sept 4 for Diocesan Needs.

Sunday 11th of September: special collection for the SVD (Society of the Word of God) Order. They will be visiting Beara and saying Mass in Adrigole.

Gospel.Jesus shows the Pharasee who invited him into his home for a meal that to be truly fulfilled as a person in Gods eyes, service to the poor and being able to associate with the needs of the poor and sinners is Gods will. It is not simply good enough to keep to the minimum level.

Priest on duty this weekend :Fr Con Buckley 087 2998191

Collectors for September: Jerry O’Shea + Pat O’Neill

If you have a hearing aid make sure that you switch it to “T” in the church as your hearing aid switches to the loop system during services.

Please Support the CAHA Centre bus as it is a great service but needs more support.

Congratulations to Barry and Jane who got married here on Saturday. May God bless you in your life together.

On Saturday 3rd of September there will be Mass on Mass Mount at 11.00 if it is not too wet. Our thanks to Mr John Blake for his kind permission and parking facilities. John has kindly allowed us to use his field opposite the old Church for Parking. Be careful it is rough walking around there.

Cork Education and Training Boardis delighted to announce that they will be opening an office once again in Castletownbere.The office will be at Bank Place beside the Post office (was Beara Preserves). They are currently fitting out and commissioning, and will open as soon as possible.

Going to UCC this year? Pop into the chaplaincy on College Road for a cuppa. You’ll find a home away from home.The chaplaincy is a vibrant and warm community, where you can meet new friends, unwind in between classes, and just be yourself.In the chaplaincy you will also have many opportunities for reflection, growth, prayer, and to learn more about your catholic faith.Our full-time chaplains are always available to listen, and to provide you with whatever guidance and help you need on your university journey.At the Honan Chapel we welcome you to daily and Sunday Mass, prayer services, or for some quiet time on your own.”

Caha Centre News:

Bingo is held every Tuesday night at 8.30pm. We would welcome new players.

Beara Bereavement Awareness Information Day at the Library, Castletownbere on Thursday 1st September from 10.30 to 4pm. All most welcome to drop in. Tea/Coffee will be served. Further information call Rita at the Caha Centre 027-60909

Pilgrimage to Fatima led by Bishop Ray Browne: 10th – 17th May 2017. Bookings now being taken. Early booking is essential. Pope Francis is expected to be there. Fully escorted pilgrimage. Enquiries to Premier Travel, 2 Grand parade, Daunts Square, Cork. Phone; 021-4277700 or Maureen Harty 066-7131328

BantryPoor Clare Sisters Vocations Afternoon on the Sat. 17 Sept., 2:00pm - 4.30pm,at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Rd. Cork.

Bantry Credit Union Third-Level Education Scholarship Scheme: Each year Bantry Credit Union awards one Third-Level Education Scholarship, which is worth up to €6,000 over four years. The closing date for receipt of application forms for the 2016 award is Tuesday, 30 August. Further details and application forms are available from the credit union office.

Lough Derg, offers One Day Retreats on 4th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th & 24th September. Take time out in the nurturing peace of the Island and cross the threshold of the Holy Door in St Patrick’s Basilica. Places are still available on two alternative Special Retreat Days – ‘A Day of Friendship & Prayer’ on Wednesday 14th September. This ecumenical day is an opportunity to gather as a Christian pilgrim family. Guest Speaker: Most Reverend Patricia Storey, Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath & Kildare. ‘Living With Suicide’ on Wednesday 21st September. This day offers those who have been affected by suicide in any way an opportunity for deeper understanding and support to ‘make sense of it all’. Guest Speakers: Conor Mc Cafferty, ZEST - Healing the Hurt - & Geraldine Kennedy, a personal experience. Advance booking is essential for all Retreats.For further information contact Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9861518. Email:

REFLECTION

“As Christians, we have an additional reason to serve the poor; for in them we see the face and the flesh of Christ, who made himself poor so that he could enrich us with his poverty,” - Pope Francis