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News from the Parishes of Carraig na bhFear ✠ Glanmire ✠ Glounthaune ✠ Watergrasshill & Glenville

23 January 2026

Sunday of the Word of God

"The word of Christ dwells among you."

(Col. 3:16)

Pope Francis inaugurated the Sunday of the Word of God in 2019, asking that it be celebrated throughout the world on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time each year. Next Sunday 25th January will be the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In his homily on the inaugural Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis encouraged all of us to make the Word of God a central part of our daily life.

The biblical expression chosen for the celebration of the seventh edition of the Sunday of the Word of God is taken from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (3:16)

18 January 2026

Sunday 25th January

Ardfallen Methodist Church

The Annual Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place on Sunday next 25th January, at 4pm in Ardfallen Methodist Church. Bishop Fintan will preach the homily. He will be joined by the members of the Cork Ecumenical Standing Committee; Canon Alan Marley, Church of Ireland, Rev. Andrew Robinson, Methodist Church and Fr. Christy Fitzgerald, Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV in his Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei says “The profession of faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and God is the center of the Nicene Constantinopolitan Creed. This is the heart of our Christian life,” he says. “For this reason, we commit to follow Jesus as our master, companion, brother and friend.” ALL WELCOME.

This theme of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling”

(Ephesians 4:4)

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

01 January 2026

“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace”

(Num 6:24-26)

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass of 2026 on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. He began his homily by reflecting on the above blessing from the book of Numbers. The blessing was addressed to the people of Israel, who had just been freed from slavery and granted ‘an open road towards the future’.

“Thus, at the dawn of the new year, the Liturgy reminds us that for each of us, every day can be the beginning of a new life, thanks to God’s generous love, his mercy and the response of our freedom. It is beautiful to view the coming year in this way: as an open journey to be discovered… Therefore, as we set out toward the new and unique days that await us, let us ask the Lord to help us experience at every moment, around us and upon us, the warmth of his fatherly embrace and the light of his benevolent gaze.”

Read the full text of Pope Leo IVX's homily

Happy New Year

25 November 2025

At Mass we come together as individuals but it is as a community that we worship. In other words our celebration and participation at our weekend Mass is never a private thing. “It is the place for a vital encounter with the Risen Lord, the one who gives our lives ultimate, meaning and purpose. Our Eucharist particularly on a Saturday or Sunday continues to be a source of hope, life and profound meaning. In this sacred celebration, we have the opportunity to be transformed, to receive God’s grace, and to become the best versions of ourselves.” Those words from the Bishops statement this year on Why Sunday Matters, provide an opportunity for us to reflect as a Family of Parishes and we continue to work together in transforming and restructuring how we minister to one another.

New Mass Schedule

Glounthaune Parish on the Cork and Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes

September 2025

Fr. Damian O'Mahony and a group of pilgrims from Glounthaune travelled to Lourdes as part of the annual Cork and Ross pilgrimage in September. Here are some photos of their trip.

Glounthaune Parish in Lourdes

Congratulations, Fr Damian, on your 30th Jubilee

On Sunday June 8th Glounthaune parish celebrated the wonderful occasion of Fr. Damian’s Jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving followed by a BBQ, music and chat in the church centre with parishioners, family and friends.