Kilbrittain Parish Bulletin

May    2011

The Easter Season.

The origins of the word “Easter” is not certain but probably drives from Estre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of Spring. Most other languages follow the Greek term used by the early Christians: pascha, from the Hebrew pesach (Passover). The western churches celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. The Easter season last 50 day, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. It is the season of Joy, when we celebrate the fact that Jesus has risen. Easter should be the most openly joyful time of celebration of the church year. This season truly becomes a living expression of the hope that God has brought into the world through the death and resurrection of Jesus and we are called to bear witness to it.





Pastoral Area News.

As you may know there has been ongoing discussions about the reduction of priests that will be available for parish ministry in our pastoral area. The pastoral area coordinating group has been asked to present proposals for the reduction of the number of weekend masses. It has generally been accepted that each parish will be asked to reduce by one mass at the weekend. Our Parish Assembly are now interested in gathering the view of as many people as possible. So you are being ask to make your suggestions! Giving, that we here in Kilbrittain, will be asked to reduce from three masses (1 vigil mass and 2 on Sunday morning) to two altogether, how best can this be done? Which mass should stay or which should go? Do we have a vigil mass on Sat. and one mass on Sunday? At what times should the two masses be scheduled? Please put your suggestions in the box provided in the church by next Sunday 8th May

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St. Patricks Church

www.parish.kilbrittain.net

Fr. John Heinhold Adm.
Phone 023 8843794     Mobile 087 1689292


e-mail jheinhold@gmail.com

Tuesday Day off

E-mail: parish@kilbrittain.net

Sunday Mass Times

Vigil: (Sat) 8.00pm    Morning 9.00am and 11.30
Weekday Mass Mon to Fri. excl. Tues. at 9.00am
Tuesday Morning Prayer 9.00am
Saturday Mass 10.00am
Confessions after Mass Sat. morning or by arrangement.

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Baptisms:

Baptisms are celebrated on Sunday 12.15pm or by arrangement.

We would like to welcome:
Olivia Petriona O’Shea, Sophie Jane O’Mahoney, David Liam O’Sullivan, 
Maireann Kenneely and Joseph Christopher Fanning into our Faith Community 
since the beginning of this year 2011

For in the one Spirit we are all baptised into the one body. (1 Cor. 12:13)

Deaths:

                  May They Rest In Peace
We would like to extend our sympathy to the families of 
Eileen Hickey (the village) and May Donovan (Lehane) (Maryboro) 
on their passing from this life into eternal rest with the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. 

God's grace and mercy are with those he has chosen. (Wisdom 4:15)

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Station Masses


There is a still a large number of areas who have no booking for station Mass. If anyone is willing to have a station mass in these areas please contact Fr. John this week. The final date for bookings will be Sunday 8th May.


Kilbrittain Folk Group

The Folk Group practices every Tuesday at 8.00pm in the Church . New members welcome.


Adult Choir


The choir practices practice every Wednesday at 8.00pm in the Church. in the Church . New members welcome.


St. Josephs Young Priests Society


St. Josephs Young Priests Society meeting in the Sacristy on Tues 17th May at 8.30pm. Thanks to all who travelled to Myross Wood Easter Retreat. Bus to Knock on Sat. June 25th Day pilgrimage. Names to any member of St. Josephs Maureen 021 4778218 Gretta 8849738. Collectors will call to houses for annual donations.


Cemetery Masses


Masses will be celebrated in the four cemeteries of the parish during the summer. The first of these Masses will be held on Wed. May 18th at 8.00pm at Clashavanna.


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Mass will be celebrated for Junior and Leaving Cert. students on Fri.May 27th at 800pm.
Please visit kilbrittain young people on face book.


Legion of Mary


The Legion of Mary will hold Rosary and Hymns at the Grotto at 9pm every Monday night during May.


Trinity Well


Trinity Well is in the town land of Rathclaren and is the only parish Holy Well that we know of and is well maintained.
The Rosary is said there on Trinity Sunday which is June 19th.


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Do This In Memory Mass Sunday 8th May.


First Holy Communion.


First Holy Communion Mass will be held on Sat. May 14th. at 11.00am.


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Kilbrittain Ladies Social Group


will leave the hall at 7.20pm to meet at 7.30pm on Mon. May 9th at "The West Cork Secret" (Finbarr O’Mahony’s Garden Centre) for demonstrations/talk and light refreshments. All welcome.


Argideen Threshing Committee


Argideen Threshing Committee are holding a flower show in Harringtons Inn on Wed. 11th May.


Kilbrittain Young at Heart


meet every Thursday in the hall 2.30pm-4.30pm.


Alzheimers Tea Day


Thursday, 5th May in aid of Alzheimers. Please Support.


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Rural Transport Bus


Rural Bus goes to Bandon every Friday. leaving village at 10.00am. Contact Eileen Hayes 8849878.


Kilbrittain Macra


Are you interested in re-establishing Kilbrittain Macra? If so please come to the hall on Thurs. May 5th at 9.00pm.


Kilbrittain Young at Heart


Kilbrittain Young at Heart are holding an afternoon Tea Dance on Sun. May 15 in the hall. Proceeds to The Guide Dogs for the Blind.


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Daffodil Day


Daffodil Day Coffee Morning on March 26th raised Î1433.00.
Thanks to all who contributed and helped on the day.


Trocaire


Daffodil Day Coffee Morning on March 26th raised Î1433.00.
Trocaire Lenten Appeal has so far raised Î1290.00
Thanks to all who contributed.


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Camogie Club

Kilbrittain/Timoleague Camogie Club travelled to Ballinspittle for Feile on Sunday April 17th They won three matches but lost to Courceys in the final.
The U16s won a league game against Tracton at Harbour View on April 18th. The Cork U14s recently travelled to Rathkeale for Limerick Camogie Blitz. Well done to all the above.
Best of Luck to Aine Crowley Sarah Burke Eileen O’Neill and Ailbhe Dowling who travel to Clare Camogie Blitz on Monday May 2nd in Ennis.


Kilbrittain Scouts


102nd Kilbrittain Scout Troup are holding a fundraising Kayak Challenge from Innishannon to Kinsale on Sat. June 11. Entry fee Î25.00 per person. Entrants must be 16 or older. Contact Christine Barry 087 2467057.


The Courcey Chronicle


The Courcey Chronicle quarterly magazine is for sale in local shops with photos and articles of interest to Kilbrittain people.


Garrettstown Wood


Two way marked trails were opened to the public on Mon April 25th in Garrettstown wood . For details garrettstownwood@gmail.com Entries for June Bulletin to be submitted on or before Sun. May 29th Denis 086 3580444 or email killeenskilbrittain@yahoo.ie .


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First Friday Adoration

The Blessed Sacrament is on the Altar, in Kilbrittain Church each Friday 8 to 9pm

From Friday the 6th May Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on the First Friday of every month for the Summer months. A review will take place in the month of September. Special prayers and Benediction will be held on Friday the 6th of May. All are welcome to attend.


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Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
New members welcome also Pioneer Magazine available Contact Joan 8849644 or Kathleen 8849748




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