Recording of the Mass from Barryroe Church (Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea) on Sunday 13 October 2024
First Holy Communion Date
Sat 10 May 2025 - 10:30am
Barryroe Church
"Even the winds and seas obey Him"Bishop of Cork and Ross invites people to respond to Church changes with a time of prayer, listening and discernment
On a weekend when heavy rain and winds had blown across his diocese, it seems more than coincidence that a new pastoral message from the Bishop of Cork and Ross should begin with a scripture quote: “Even the wind and the seas obey Him”.
Bishop Fintan Gavin read his message on Sunday to pilgrims attending the annual Mass at St. Finbarr’s Oratory, Gougane Barra.
Bishop Fintan’s message is a call to the people of the diocese to commit to a year-long time of prayer, listening and discernment about the future of the Catholic Church in the parishes and chaplaincies of the diocese.
In a time of unprecedented change in society and the Catholic Church in Ireland, people are understandably concerned about their parish’s future, he said.
Initial formation evening for new readers, and existing readers, who read in both our churches
Offered by the diocese, this will take place on
Wednesday 23 October
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Courtmacsherry Community Centre
including a break for refreshments
This will be followed by a second practical session for all readers, one in each church for greater convenience, readers to attend on a night of their choice but ideally in the church they usually attend:
- Wednesday 20 November in Sacred Heart Church, Courtmacsherry (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
- Wednesday 27 November in Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barryroe (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
A third session will be arranged in early December.
All readers are warmly encouraged to attend. Please let your church rota coordinator know of your intention to attend the first session on 23 October so we can cater for everyone with refreshments.
Formation evening for readers - 23 Oct 2024
