CHURCH HOLY DAY
Wednesday 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass times as follows:
Parish Church: 11.00am & 7.30pm
Friary Church: 10.00am
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION MASSES
The Masses for the young people preparing for Confirmation will take place this weekend (4th/5stDecember):
Dunderrow N.S.:
Saturday 4th December at 6.30pm
Scoil Naomh Eltin:
Sunday 5th December at 10.00am
Summercove N.S:
Sunday 5th December at 12 Noon
CHILDREN’S ROSARY
There will be Rosary for children in the parish church on Saturday 11th December at 2.30pm. Children and parents very welcome.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES
Extra Ministers of the Eucharist, Stewards and Collectors are needed for the Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you can help please contact the parish office 021 4773821. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR LIST
If you wish to have a loved one prayed for at Masses on Christmas Day, please hand their name(s) into the Sacristy or the parish office 021 4773821. Please note that only the names of people who have died in the past year will be called out at Masses on Christmas Day, but all the names handed in will be prayed for.
KINSALE PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Kinsale Parish Finance Committee met on Friday 12th November. The following items were discussed:
• Parish Finance Report
• Church maintenance: roof, ceiling and heating
• Grounds maintenance
• Collector’s rota
PARISH RADIO
The parish radio was not working for quite some time recently. The equipment in the church has been repaired and the parish radio is now working again. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
One of the impacts of Covid was a rise in the amount of “screen time”, finding ourselves spending more time ‘looking down than looking up’. This is especially worrying for our children. Please check out these useful websites with resources for keeping our children safe online:
Office for internet Safety; Webwise; That’s not cool; Think you know; Net lingo; Translate it; Laya Healthcare Online Safety; Screen Time app; Connect Safely; Google Family Safety Centre; PEGI Rating System; Kid Rex (safe search); YouTube Policy & safety; ICIA’S Parents Guide to Mobile Phones Irish Mobile Phone Operators Code of Practice. (Courtesy of Dr Maureen Griffin)
SACRED SPACE PRAYER BOOK
Sacred Space prayer and reflection book for 2022 costs €10. Available from the parish office.
STEWARDS REQUIRED FOR JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
We would appeal to anyone who would be willing to help with stewarding at weekend Masses to contact the Parish Office 0214773821 or parishoffice@kinsale-parish.org This help would be greatly appreciated.
PARISH ASSEMBLY UPDATE
The Parish Assembly met via Zoom on Tues. 5th Oct. Topics discussed:
• Season of Creation update
• COP 26
• Easing of Covid restrictions
• First Holy Communion and Confirmation updates
• Pew cards for Church Volunteer roles
• Synod of the Church
PARISH ALTAR SOCIETY
We are very grateful to the Parish Altar Society who enhance the beauty of our church with wonderful flower arrangements.
If you would like to volunteer to help please contact Eileen O’Brien 0214773256.
FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Parish Finance Committee met on Monday 6th September. The following matters were discussed:
• Parish Finance Report
• Church maintenance
• Grounds maintenance
• Collectors rota
• Stewards for Masses
• Summercove school
• Autumn Station Masses
The Parish Finance Committee members are very grateful to all who send in contributions for the upkeep and running of the parish through the offertory, envelope and online donate systems. We really want our parish community to know to that the Finance Committee deeply appreciates the ongoing support that allows us to maintain God’s House to the best of our ability. There is a reflection at the start of every Finance Committee meeting and we always remember our parish community in our prayer. This committee sees its role as acting on your behalf to maintain the Lord’s house as a place of welcome for all and your generous support helps us to achieve this.
MASS ATTENDANCE IN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
Since Monday 10th May we have had the joy of welcoming people back to Mass. Sincere thanks to the volunteers who steward at weekend Masses to ensure the safety and welfare of the congregation, and who sanitise the church after each Mass.
In recent weeks, the 12 Noon Sunday Mass has been busier than the 6.30pm Vigil Mass and the 10.00am Sunday Mass. It would be ideal if attendance was spread more equally across the three weekend Masses to ensure the safety and comfort of all. Thank you.
TRÓCAIRE
Thank you to everyone who returned their donations to the parish for Trócaire’s Lent Campaign. €5,033 was donated to Trócaire on behalf of Kinsale parish.
JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING MASS
The church is open for Mass with restrictions in place.
- Safety for everyone is the top priority. We need to be patient, tolerant and respectful of each other.
- Face masks must be worn inside the church.
- Be guided by signage and stewards. Enter through the centre aisle. Exit by the side aisles.
- Families can sit together. Children remain with parents at all times.
- Sanitise hands on entry and exit.
- Maintain social distance of 2 metres.
- Observe cough and sneeze etiquette.
- Receive Communion in the hand only.
- Take Mass leaflet home with you after Mass, as people are not encouraged to use leaflets that have already been used.
- No gathering of people outside the church before or after Mass.
MASS BOOKS
‘My Mass Book’ is on sale at the back of the church and in the Parish Office for €3. The book contains:
• The Order of Mass
• Morning, Night & Occasional Prayers
• Prayers for Confession and Communion
• Novenas & Devotion to the Saints
BIBLE STUDY ONLINE
There are currently two groups in the parish who meet online to study the Bible every week. These groups are ecumenical and meet for about an hour. One group meets on Wednesday mornings and the other group meets on Sunday evenings. Call David 0861727747 or Ger 0876775126 for more information.
BIBLES
Bibles are on sale in the parish office. Cost €25
BEACON NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ON PARISH WEBSITE
The Beacon newsletter is available on www.kinsaleparish.org (go to the ‘News and Notices Page’ tab at the top of the homepage). If you would like to receive a copy of the newsletter by email, please contact the parish office parishoffice@kinsale-parish.org
‘YOU CAT FOR KIDS’
Catholic Catechism handook for 8 – 13 year olds and their parents
This beautifully illustrated book is written in a language suitable for children.
The material is structured in question and answer format.
The book is available from the parish office at a cost of €15.
SAFEGUARDING
All Clerics and Religious are Mandated persons. The Children First Act 2015 places a legal obligation on them to report child protection concerns to Tusla – Child and Family Agency. These mandated persons must also assist Tusla, on request, in its assessment of child protection concerns about children who have been the subject of a mandated report.
The Diocese recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of vulnerable adults and is committed to safeguarding all our members. Therefore, the Diocese has introduced Guidelines for Clergy, Staff and Volunteers for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults which can be found at www.corkandross.org and click the safeguarding tab.
The Diocese continues to ensure and maintain compliance with the Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2016. For more information on the policy please visit www.corkandross.org and click the safeguarding tab.
REMEMBERING OUR PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE DIED
The parish has started a special book of remembrance for parishioners who have died recently, so that they remain in a tangible way a part of our parish and its memories. If you would like a family member to be included please contact the parish office, with a photograph of your loved one and the date of death.
AL-ANON MEETINGS
The Al-Anon group will meet every Monday evening @ 7.30 pm in the Carmelite Friary, Kinsale (this will include bank holidays.) Everyone is welcome and the only requirement is that ones life is affected by another persons drinking.
CCTV IN OPERATION
CCTV is in operation in the church and church grounds. Unacceptable behaviour is captured on camera and will be brought to the attention of the Gardai
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Kinsale Parish. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbour.
You can use the Donate button on this website to make a donation securely to the parish. We have upgraded the system so now you can make a donation without creating an account. Click on “Proceed as Guest”. Then you don’t need to create an account. This is great for once-off donations or offerings. Thanks.
PRAYER WHEN LIGHTING 2nd ADVENT CANDLE
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP – RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO EXPLORE THE GOSPEL WITH CHILDREN