Parish Office open from Monday to Friday 9.15am to 1pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 11th May 10.30am to 6pm
Preparing for the Sacraments for 2027: A meeting for those Parents/guardians who wish to register their child for Sacraments for 2027 will be held on Tuesday the 2nd of June at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church. It is important for Parents to register their intent to have their child enrolled for the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion for 2027, as preparation begins with the participation of Sunday Mass.
Sacrament of Confirmation:
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on the 28th of May in St. Colman’s Cathedral for those who have been preparing for this Sacrament. At Sunday Masses of 23rd/ 24th May, Pentecost Sunday, the candidates will present their names to the Parish and take the pledge.
Confirmation Retreat will take place on Saturday 16th May. Accommodation needed for 2 men who are helping to give the retreat for 2 nights. If anyone could assist it would be greatly appreciated.
Corpus Christi Procession – Sunday 7th June after the 12noon Mass.
The Processional route will commence immediately following the 12 noon Mass from the Church to the Parochial House grounds and will conclude with Benediction. The family /community gathering will commence on the grounds, immediately following the closing prayers.
The Parish Pastoral Council are seeking volunteers to assist with the preparations of the annual Corpus Christi Procession, and the Family /Community Gathering.
Volunteer support would be greatly appreciated in the following areas: Traffic Stewards and Processional Stewards, Catering Team /Baking, and Ground Maintenance.
If you would be available to assist in any way, please contact the Parish Office
at Tel: 021 – 4533806; or email: carrigtwohillmasses@gmail.com
Meet and Gather after Wednesday Mass: Tea/Coffee in the Convent after 10am Mass this Wednesday 13th May
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima – 7th – 14th September 2026
Full Board, Cork to Faro return with Bus to and from Fatima included. Limited number of places. €1045, single supplement extra – limited single rooms, insurance also extra. €100 off if paid in full by 23rd December. Make enquires to Fr. Winkle 021 4882439 or Joe Walsh Tours. 01 241 0800 or 021 242 7190
Book direct through parish website:, www.carrigtwohillparish.ie
LOUGH DERG – 4 day Pilgrimage 2026, Leaves Cork Friday 5th June at 9am.
Returning Monday 8th June. Booking & Information Ph. Paddy 021 4502572
41st All Ireland Rosary Rally: Saturday June 6th. www.allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details. Bus from Glounthane/ Glanmire. To book contact Cillian Kelly on 086 8123642
May – the Month of Mary
“The Rosary has a Marian character, but a Christological and Eucharistic heart (cf. Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 1). If the Liturgy of the Hours marks the rhythm of the Church’s praise, the Rosary marks the rhythm of our life, continually bringing it back to Jesus and the Eucharist.
Generations of believers have been shaped and sustained by this prayer, which is simple and popular, yet at the same time capable of reaching mystical heights and serving as a treasure-trove of the most essential Christian theology. For what could be more essential than the mysteries of Christ, than His holy Name, spoken with the tenderness of the Virgin Mary? It is in this Name, and in no other, that we can be saved (cf. Acts 4:12). By repeating it in every Hail Mary, we in some way experience the home of Nazareth, almost hearing once more the voices of Mary and Joseph during the long years when Jesus lived with them. We also experience the Upper Room, where the Apostles, together with Mary, awaited the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.” Pope Leo XIV Pompeii 8th May 2026
Mary, Mother of Jesus, and our Mother of Faith, walk with us on our journey of faith that we like you may constantly say yes to God.
The Rosary will be prayed at Our Lady’s Shrine, Station Road on the following Tuesday’s of May; 12th; 19th and 26th at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 13th May – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – Rosary and Reflection on Fatima Message in the Church at 7.30pm. In 1916 an Angel appeared to three children, Lucia, Jancinta and Francisco, on three occasions and prepared them for the visit of Our Lady to them in 1917, on the 13th of the month from May to October. Their message is relevant to our times which is embroiled in war, as was their time.
We pray with the Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this Sunday 10th May, live on ETWN at 3pm.
Ordination to the Priesthood: On the 24th May, Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Tiernan Burke will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cloyne in St. Colman’s Cathedral. Please keep him in your prayer
Mass for Students preparing for exams on Friday 15th May at 7.30pm, in St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill. All Leaving and Junior Certificate students are invited to come and pray for each other that evening. Student names will be presented at Mass to pray for Exam success, so if you wish to have a name included, please place a card in the baskets provided before Mass, or email carrigtwohillmasses@gmail.com. Prayer cards will be available on the evening.
Welcome
We congratulate and welcome into the Church six young people and children who have received the Sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil.
Easter Greetings
‘Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell the disciples’ Mt 28:5
The women leave the tomb; they set out on a new way, the way of Jesus. On this way, they encounter the Risen Jesus. This encounter transforms them and they are given a task by Jesus, ‘to tell the Good News of his Resurrection to the Disciples’.
We too are called to leave the tomb of despair, darkness, hopelessness and death behind. We are the people of the Way, the people who follow Jesus, he who has defeated death and sin. On this Easter Day, the Church is wrapped in an explosion of joyful song, Alleluia, and of colour, scent and light. Our senses are filled with newness and the perfume of Resurrection. Though the world is in upheaval with war and many are suffering, we take a moment this day to celebrate Life, that all these sufferings will be overcome through Jesus who has broken down the barrier of death and won eternal life for us.
The Lord entrusts the women with a mission, all of us have a role to play in the mission of Christ, each person according to their own gifts and talents contributing to the mission of Christ, showing his way to others by the lives we live.
We thank all who have assisted and celebrated the Ceremonies during Holy Week and in Lent. We are filled with gratitude to all of you for your generosity to the Parish and to us as priests. May you not be afraid to witness to Jesus but rejoice in being alive in him.
Fr. Patrick Winkle PP, Monsignor Denis Reidy P.E.
Look to the Lord of Surprises
“May the Lord open us to the newness that transforms, to the beautiful surprises of God. May he make us men and women capable of remembering all that he has done in our own lives and in the history of our world. May he help us to feel his presence as the one who is alive and at work in our midst. And may he teach us each day, not to look among the dead for the Living One. Amen.” Pope Francis – first Easter Vigil Homily30/3/13
Easter
“The Celebration of Easter is prolonged throughout the Easter Season. The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday are celebrated as on feast day, the ‘great Sunday’. The Sundays of this season are regarded as Sundays of Easter.” Congregation for Divine Worship, Paschale solemnitas, 100-8.
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima – 7th – 14th September 2026
Full Board, Cork to Faro €1045, single supplement extra -. Make enquires to Fr. Winkle 021 4882439 or Joe Walsh Tours. 01 241 0800 or 021 242 7190
Book direct https://joewalshtours.ie/private-tours/carrigtwohill-parish-fatima-pilgrimage/
Diocesan Planning for the Future
At the recent meetings of the Bishop, priests and deacons of the Diocese this past week, the Proposal of ‘Pastoral Areas’, was discussed. As the Diocese moves into a new era the question of how communities/ parishes will continue to celebrate the Sacraments and to have Pastoral Outreach following in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd has to be addressed. It is envisioned that two or three parishes or more will form a ‘Pastoral Area’ which will have a number of priests and deacons to minister to the Area. Now is new time which calls for a new openness on all our parts as we continue to proclaim the Gospel and hand on the faith to every generation. It will call us to take an active interest in our parish community and Pastoral Area when they are formed and to become involved in various ways. It cannot be left to the few.
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Consider getting involved in parish Ministry / Activities
Can You Help in any of the following areas of the Parish
- Visit the Sick/housebound:
- Bring Holy Communion to the Sick and Housebound:
- Reader:
- Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion:
- Choir members:
- Musicians:
- Youth work:
- Collector of Baskets:
- Counters – count the finance collected on Sunday:
- Property – Help with parish deeds and the law:
- Church Cleaning Group.
- Safeguarding:
Altar Servers: Children / young people are invited to consider becoming an Altar Server in the Parish. It is a most important role of service to Christ and the Community. A child from third class upwards who has received Holy Communion is welcome to apply. Altar Serving is not confined to children but can and is undertaken by older young people and adults. Anyone interested please contact Fr. Winkle and or email parish office.
If you are interested in any of these roles or in other roles in the Parish, please contact Parish Office for more information. Other roles, choir members, musicians, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, etc
Parish Box of Envelopes: If you haven’t collected your box, please do so, otherwise they will have to be posted and this adds another cost to the distribution of envelopes.
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Consider getting involved in parish Ministry / Activities
Can You Help in any of the following areas of the Parish
Visit the Sick/housebound: Be part of a group that was established a year ago that visits people who are sick / housebound in the Parish. This is a visit to talk with the person and pray with them if they wish, it is separate from bringing Holy Communion to people.
Bring Holy Communion to the Sick and Housebound: A number of people in the parish would like to receive Holy Communion in their homes, because they are unable to go to Church due to illness or burden of years. Could you help in this ministry? You do not have to be an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion for Masses to undertake this ministry.
Reader: Proclaim the Word of God at Mass and Liturgies in the Church. A person needs to be 16 and Confirmed for this ministry.
Join the Cleaning Group for the Church. Due to the generosity of a number of people’s time given to cleaning the Church on a weekly basis, the Parish has been able to reduce the cost of hiring a cleaning company to do this. It involves 2 hours over five weeks, the more people involved the less time for each person. Due to some people having to step down from this group at present there is need for new people.
Safeguarding: the Parish has a Safeguarding Committee, to ensure that the Parish complies with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. It is a vital and important role in the Parish. There may be people who work in this area and or are interested in this who would step forward to join this Committee.
If you are interested in any of these roles or in other roles in the Parish, please contact Parish Office for more information. Other roles, choir members, musicians, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, etc
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima 7th to 14th September 2026 – Seats limited. Flight Cork to Faro, return, full board at Steyler hotel Fatima, Cost €1,045, single room supplement, limited single rooms, Contact Fr. Winkle if interested. If paid in full by23rd December, €100 off.
Details and booking
https://joewalshtours.ie/private-tours/carrigtwohill-parish-fatima-pilgrimage/
Koinonia Cloyne
Koinonia Cloyne is a two-year in-person course for adults who wish to explore questions of theology, liturgy, spirituality and pastoral ministry. Participants grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith and become more capable participants in their local parish. At present there is one member of the Parish partaking in this course, preparing for the future, more people will be needed to help in parishes. Anyone interested in this Course and wishes to hear more about it or to apply for it contact Fr. Winkle. Read more on https://cloynediocese.ie/mission-and-ministry/koinonia-cloyne
The Priesthood
‘Take the Risk for Christ’, Called to the Priesthood?. Thinking of becoming a priest contact Vocations Director: V. Rev. John McCarthy SP, Tel: 086 8212101 Email: priesthood@cloynediocese.ie
Lord grant discernment and courage to those you have called to be priestss, that they may hear and answer your call. Through Christ our Lord
Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery Carrigtwohill on 25th July 2025
150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God Sisters to the Parish in 1875. On the 21st of June 2025 a reenactment of that first moment the Sisters arrived to the Parish took place. Fr. Winkle P.P. welcomed the actors and the real sisters of today to the Church, it was a ‘Back to the Future’ moment.
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer for discernment
Holy Spirit, you, light of our understanding, gentle breath that guides our decisions,
grant me the grace to listen attentively to your voice and to discern the hidden paths of my heart, so that I may grasp what truly matters to you, and free my heart from its troubles.
I ask you for the grace to learn how to pause, to become aware of the way I act,
of the feelings that dwell within me, and of the thoughts that overwhelm me which, so often, I fail to notice.
I long for my choices to lead me to the joy of the Gospel. Even if I must go through moments of doubt and fatigue, even if I must struggle, reflect, search, and begin again. Because, at the end of the journey, your consolation is the fruit of the right decision.
Grant me a deeper understanding of what moves me, so that I may reject what draws me away from Christ, and love him and serve him more fully. Amen.
Families of Light
Baptised in Christ we share in the light of Christ. Families are particularly endowed with the responsibility to share the Light of Christ within the family and among others. In an ever-changing environment Families of Faith need the support one another. The idea of Families Supporting one another through coming together once a month or so for prayer, food, support is put forward to families in the Parish today. If a family would like to explore this further or express interest in it, please contact Fr. Winkle.
Catholic Schools in the Parish
Primary – Scoil Clochair Mhuire, Scoil Mhuire Naofa
Secondary – St. Aloysius College
Catholic Ethos – Carrigtwohill Community College
Care for housebound and older people: The Parish has formed a group of people who will be available to visit people who are housebound or older and wish for a visit. This group will also be able to Bring Holy Communion to the Sick and housebound. If a person would be interested in this ministry please contact Fr. Winkle or Parish Office. Garda Vetting will be required and Training will be given in Adults at Risk Policy.
Carrigtwohill Catholic Parish Primary Schools
Catholic Schools offer an all-rounded education with Catholic Faith explored and preparation and celebration of the Sacraments celebrated along with the curriculum outlined by the Department of Education. Right throughout the school years, prayer and faith are intertwined within the School community. Schools welcome all pupils and respect the faith of each person while teaching that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Scoil Chlochair Mhuire: Scoil Mhuire Naofa:
Second Level Schools
Catholic Ethos School
Carrigtwohill Community College: Co educational:
Catholic Secondary All Girls School – St. Aloysius:
