Aughadown

08/11/2026

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SAINT OF THE WEEK One of the interesting things that happens in life is making friends with people from different cultures.

We learn from other people, especially those different from us.

Malachy did that. This native of Armagh travelled through Europe, and became friends with St Bernard in Clairvaux.

When travelling to Rome and back, he always stopped off in Bernard’s monastery, and what a chat these two reforming saints must have had.

It was in Clairvaux that Malachy fell ill and died, and there with Bernard he was buried.

St Malachy, patron of Armagh, and of friendship, pray for us (feast, Tuesday, 3 November) (From ‘Scandalous Saints and Spirited Sinners’, Veritas Publications 2005, by Bernard Cotter) FAMILY OF PARISHES OFFICE TO BOOK MASSES, ARRANGE WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC.

CONTACT THE FAMILY OF PARISHES’ OFFICE, 1 NORTH ST, SKIBBEREEN. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 am-1 pm Phone 028-22828

EMAIL stciaranas FOP@gmail.com On our website you can find up to date information, request bookings, access newsletters, reflections, livestreams and more! https://westcorkparishes.ie/FinanceCorner25/10/2026 Aughadown: €825 Castlehaven & Myross: €860 Kilmacabea: €875 Skibbereen: €1,520 Rath & the Islands: €666 Thank you for your generosity St Ciarán & All Saints FAMILY OF PARISHES Newsletter (for the parishes of Aughadown, Castlehaven & Myross, Kilmacabea, Rath & The Islands, and Skibbereen) 1st November 2026 All Saints Vol. 5:9 CLERGY Fr. Kevin O’Regan Co-PP (Moderator) 028-22878

Fr Bernard Cotter Co-PP Ph: 028 60003

Fr Evin O’Brien CC, PH. 028 22877

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Alcoholics Anonymous in West Cork: 087 611 4946 . Pieta House Helpline 1800 247247; or text HELP to 51444. St Vincent de Paul, Skibbereen : 087 918 2698

Samaritans: 116 123 free. Women against Violence Helpline 1800 203 136

Does Purgatory exist? Facebook occasionally presents me with an album of photos, tracing my years as a subscriber.

It’s a limited look back, but always interesting.

When I die, I expect to see a similar review of my life, from God’s perspective — an album of memories.

Some things I may have conveniently forgotten, and some of the good I did also.

When I’ve made a review with God’s loving eyes on me, I can see myself saying I’m not ready to enter heaven — because in that moment of judgement, there can be no lies, only Supreme Truth.

I’ll need time to get my head around divine forgiveness, as I remember times I failed to mirror that.

I hope my friends will pray for me, to keep my hope alive until I am ready to pass through to eternal Beauty — a destiny promised to all who are faithful.

The Church calls this a time of purification, which is what I’ve described above.

As the Catechism puts it:“All who die in God’s grace …. are assured of their eternal salvation, but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.” What do you think?

Fr Bernard

Email

frbernard1984@gmail.com Point to Ponder : Faith requires tangible loving actions rather than just passive thoughts . Aughadown https://westcorkparishes.ie/aughadown

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Feast of All Saints Today we remember all the saints who share the happ iness of heaven.

We are called to be saints by becoming chil dren of God, by becoming more like our Father.

This is our greatest possible fulfilment.

It begins already, if we ourselves be moulded by the Beatitudes.

The Parishioner Feast of All Saints

Sunday 01-November-2026 Such Are The Ones Who Seek Your Face, O Lord.

Visit Our Website: theparishioner.ie or Facebook www.facebook.com/ Ballincollig Parish Number for Priest on Duty is: 0 87 4021357 For Parish o ffice Telephone is 089 4008181

Mon - Wed. 9.00am - 12. 30pm We celebrate today the Feast of All Saints, not jus t the canonized, but all those people who have been faithful witnesses to the love of God by living out the message of the Gospel during their life.

We trust that our loved ones, relations and friends are among those who are now enjoying the glory and happiness of being face to face with God.

The saints we celeb rate were men and women like us.

Perhaps we may sometimes think of our departed loved ones as being dead and gone.

But our faith helps us to believe that they are alive now more than ever, bec ause they are now fully alive in God.

The life they now enjoy can no longer be touched by sickness, su ffering, sin, or death.

We thank God for all those whom he has already welcomed to heaven.

During November we pray especially for those who are still being purified in Purgatory knowing that our prayers can help them.

The Second Reading from the First LeƩer of St John, reminds us of the great love of God who already has chosen to call us His children. “What we are to be in the future has not yet been r evealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed, we will be like him, because we will see him as he is.

The Beatitudes in today’s Gospel, propose to us a way of life, inviting us to be poor in spirit, that is relying on God to help us through life, to identify with the meek, those who mourn, and those who hunger and thirst after justice.

They challenge us to be compassionate people, to be men and women who are in heart, and to become peacemakers in our deal ings with one another, in our families and in society at large, even when this entails ridicule and persecution.

We pray for faith and courage to walk this journey.

The saints encourage us in ourd ay-to-day struggles because like us they also endur ed struggles.

Our Faith assures us that all who respond to the Lord’s invitation to live the life of the Beatitudes will one day hear those welcoming and consoling words, "Well done, good and faithful serv ant, enter into the joy of your Family of Parishes of: Ballincollig | Ballinora | Kilmurry | Ovens and Farran Scan for Website DISCOVERYA faith study as part of the Cork and Ross Diocese faith development Through Discovery you can deepen your daily life with God and learn a new awareness of just who you ar and how you can live.

As the Evangelist John says in 10;10 'have life and have it all in its fullness'. 1 hour per week for 6 weeks. 2 small groups of 6 participants each.

Wednesday (Men) Thursdays (Women) Initial Contact: Fr Alan O’Leary PP or any priest in the family of parishes of Ballinora, Ballincollig, Ovens/Farran & Kilmurry or Derval 083 184 74 79

Michael 087 218 52 82

The Beatitudes in today’s Gospel are the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches us that if we live ac- cording to the Beatitudes, we will live a happy Christian life.

The Beatitudes fulfil God’s promises made to Abraham and his descendants and describe the rewards that will be o urs as loyal followers of Christ. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the k ingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown me rcy.

Blessed are the clean in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven . Prayer for Vocations Loving God, at baptism you have gifted each of us with a call to serve you and all people in everything we do.

Give us the strength to share your message of love, justice, hope and peace in every part of our Diocese of Cork and Ross.

We ask you Lord, for the gift of new vocations to priesthood in our Diocese.

In your fatherly care, accompany those who are seeking to know your will for them.

Inspire those you invite to serve as priests and fill them with the courage to answer that call.

Throu gh Christ Our Lord, Amen. Ballincollig https://theparishioner.ie/ballincollig

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RE ADINGS FOR THE WEE K Thirty First Week In Ordinary Time 01 Sunday Apoc. 7:2-4, 9-14. Ps. 23. 1 In. 3:1-3. 5:1-12. Lect I: 999 or Lect ll: 1244 02 Monday Readings are chosen from Masses for the Dead.

Lect lll: 849- 890 (or Lect l: 1002) 03 Tuesday Phil 2:5-11. Ps 21. Lk 14:15-24. Lect ll: 852 04 Wednesday Phil. 2:12-18. Ps. 26. Lk. 14:25-33. Lectll: 854 05 Thursday Phil. 3:3-8. Ps. 104. Lk. 15: 1-10. Lectll: 856 06 Friday Eccles (Sir). 44:1-15. Ps. 14. Lk. 6:17-2 3. Lect ll: 1367 07 Saturday Phil 4:10-19. Ps 111. Lk 16:9-15. Lect ll: 860S unday 01-November-2026 THE PARISHIONER Next Sunday’s Readings 08-November-2026 Wis. 6:12-16. Ps. 62. 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Mt. 25:1 13 . Lect 722† IN YMPATHY PLE AS PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIE NDS OF THE RECE AS : Bridie Shanahan, Ennis, Co. Clare.

May Delaney-Madigan, Model Farm Road. Anne O’Donnell, Donegal.

Roger Duggan, Killarney/Ballincollig. Michael Magee, Pouladu ff.

PLE AS PRAY FOR THE OF THE S OULS OF THE FOLLOWING ANNIVE RSARYOCCURS : Stephen Hogan, Classes Lake.

Ann O’Connell, Westcli ff. Eileen Nolan, Borris, Co Carlow.

Tim Lyons, Inniscarra. Liam McNamara, Carrigrohane/Ballincollig.

Noel Hegarty, Maple Lawn. Mary Desmond, Westcourt.

Patsy Johanna Finn, Glincool. Neil O’Donoghue (S Inniscarra View.

Maureen Roche, Inniscarra View. Liz O' Brien, Ballincollig.

Mary & St. John Christ Our Light 8:30am, 10 am

Sunday 11 am, 12:30pm 9:30am & 7:30pm Monday No Morning Mass 9:30am & 7:30pm Tuesday No Morning Mass 9:30am & 7:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am 9:30am & 7:30pm

Thursday 8:30am 9:30am & 7:30pm

Friday 8:30am 6:00pm (Vigil)

Saturday 7:30pm Mass Times Ballincollig Bulletin Board Coeliac Hosts Low gluten hosts are available and suitable for Coe liac’s Please inform the priest prior to Mass if possible if you require it.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Mary & St. John’s Church every Friday.

Meditation continues in the Ballincollig Community Hall on Tuesday morning after 9.30am Mass.

New members welcome. Cemetery Masses and The Blessing of The Graves Mass in Oliver’s Cemetery Sat.

November 7th at 2pm. Mass in Mary & St. John’s Cemetery Sat. 31st at 12 noon.

The November Novena for the Holy Souls See above table for Mass timings this week for Ballincollig.

Special Remembrance Mass There will be a Special Mass to remember all our loved ones who died during the past year on Friday November 6th at 7.30pm in Mary & John.

All those whose funerals took place in the Parish will be remembered at this Mass.

Families whose relatives’ funerals didn’t take place in Ballincollig parish and wish to have deceased family members (who died during the past 12 months) included in this Mass are invited to hand in their names to the Sacristy or Parish Office during the week.

Please include a contact name and address.

Families and individuals are invited to partake in the Mass.

The Irish Cancer Society The society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our pool of drivers.

As a volunteer driver you would be bringing patients undergoing chemotherapy to the hospital and back ho me for their treatment.

Gifting your time means that cancer patients will have comfortable (one on one) transport to aƩend appointments for their lifesaving treatment.

If you can spare 2 days per m onth, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a signi ficant di fference.

The Irish Cancer Society will provide you with training before you start as a driver for us. your generosity not only eases the journey for many during a challenging time but also offers comfort and support when it's needed most. For more information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact Monica or Emily at volunteer@irishcancer.ie Formation in Faith for Young Adults The Diocese of Cork and Ross, in collaboration with UCC Chaplaincy and the Presentation Brothers LEAF Project, is delighted to offer a Formation in Faith programme for young adults (18 –35 years).

The programme began on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, and will run for 9 weeks, from 5.45–8.00pm in Mardyke House, Cork(T 12 W8RP).

Participants can choose between two concurrent pathways: a) Sycamore Formation Series: A video-based programme with guided group discussion on Catholic formation. b) Foundations in Theology: A lecture-based introduction to Catholic theology. session begins with food and refreshments, a nd provide participants with an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion.

To sign- up or for more information, email Sheila at youthministry@corkandross.org'A Healing Afternoon Retreat' Ruah Retreats presents'A Healing Afternoon Retreat' - Remembering our loved ones, healing our losses, rel easing stress and finding hope.

Guest musicians, healing ministry & can dlelit ceremony, taking place on Sunday, November 22, 2026 , from 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork.

Fur ther information & bookings Via www.ruahrest.com Reflection I pray Lord, for the needy of our world: come among us as one who will help, and call us all to help the hungry and sick, the uneducated and home- less, those who are victims of violence and war, the lonely and depressed.

May your coming this Christmas be for them a time of peace and love; may we bring to them, in what way we can the joy of your coming.