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Fr. Robert writes…
MISSION SUNDAY – 18th OCTOBER 2020
Mission Sunday is one Sunday in the year when the entire global Church comes together in support of Mission. On Mission Sunday we pray for and remember all our sisters and brothers around the world who gather this weekend to celebrate Mass, often in very difficult circumstances, sometimes facing oppression or persecution. This year is more difficult still with the world-wide Corona virus pandemic. This Sunday is a time to reflect on the essence of the Gospel preached by Jesus which continues to change and liberate our world. By our Baptism we are called to be disciples of Jesus who proclaim the message of love and compassion.
This weekend thousands of people in Ireland will contribute to the Missions by our prayers, our thoughts and our financial support. Through the generosity of people, struggling communities are helped. Many people are given new hope where there is turmoil, poverty and uncertainty.
If you would like to give an offering for the Missions, please place it in the collection box on the table near the Altar of St. John the Baptist church this Sunday.
You can also donate online on the World Missions Ireland website www.wmi.ie/wms
Thank you for your generosity and kindness.

CHURCH GUIDELINES FOR CURRENT COVID RELATED RESTRICTIONS
Following the government announcement on 5th October that the entire country be raised to Level 3 in terms of the national plan for Resilience and Recovery of Living with Covid-19, the following changes are now being introduced in our parish:
Public Worship
Our church will remain open at the usual times for private prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, but not for Mass with a congregation (i.e. with no public presence). Exceptions are weddings and funerals.
Mass will continue to be celebrated at the usual times without a congregation. All our Masses are streamed on the parish webcam (log on to www.kinsaleparish.org and click on Live Church Streaming) and parish radio.
Funerals and Weddings
Up to 25 people are allowed to attend a funeral or a wedding with social distancing, face covering and hand hygiene guidelines.
Parish Meetings
No organised indoor meetings can take place, where possible meetings will take place online (e.g. using Zoom)
First Communion
Sadly we have to postpone First Communion for Summercove N.S. and Scoil Naomh Eltin until restrictions are restored to Level 2.
First Friday Calls
There will be no First Friday calls at this time. Emergency sick calls, when requested by family, will be responded to with all the necessary precautions.
Autumn Stations
Autumn Stations will go ahead as scheduled on the parish webcam. It is important that we pray for one another at this time. If you don’t have access to the internet, please pray the Rosary in your home around your sacred space.
It is a difficult time for everyone. Trusting in the Lord and praying every day will get us through it.

ONLINE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT COURSE
Thursdays 22nd October to 3rd December, 8.00pm to 9.30pm
There is a very innovative Alpha marriage course that is being organised here in Kinsale. The aim is to support couples so that their marriage will be greatly enriched. To watch a trailer for The Marriage Course click here For further information or to book your place email parishoffice@kinsale-parish.org or phone Donal 086 2605205 or Joey 086 2144044

A CORONAVIRUS PRAYER
Loving God, Your desire is for our wholeness and well-being. We hold in tenderness and prayer the collective suffering of our world at this time. We grieve precious lives lost and vulnerable lives threatened. We ache for ourselves and our neighbours, standing before an uncertain future. We pray: may love, not fear, go viral. Inspire our leaders to discern and choose wisely, aligned with the common good. Help us to practice social distancing and reveal to us new and creative ways to come together in spirit and in solidarity. Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence, You, the God who does not abandon.
[Sister Christine Koelhoffer, IHMVia JesuitSource.org]