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08/11/2026
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If you would like to include an item in the Parish Newsl etter, please email details to news@kilmichael.org or hand in writing to Parochial House.
Deadline is 9.00 pm on Wednesday The November Novena is continuing this week, full details on front page.
Death We commend to the Lord’s care Gary Thompson, Kilnadur and Blackpool who died this week.
May he rest in peace. Eucharistic Adoration t akes place in Toames church on Thursday’s from 5.45 pm to 6.45 pm. Feel free to come along.
Johnstown Choir practice Wednesday next November 4th at 8.30pm for upcoming event.
We look forward to seeing all choir members and welcoming new choir members.
Kilmichael GAA Lotto results 26th October: Numbers 2-22-35-36. No Jackpot winner.
Bonus prize winners €50 Ann McSweeney (online) €25 each to Mary Cotter (online); Foley grandchildren, c/o Sheila; Padraig O’Callaghan, Coppeen.
Jackpot next week €8,500 Tickets on sale at local retail outlets and online at: https://smartlotto.ie/kilmichael-gaa3lottotickets €5. Line Dancing classes in Shanacashel Hall every Monday night in November at 7.30pm. Admission €10 All welcome help.
Terelton Macra Quiz Fundraiser on Friday, 6th November at 8.30 pm at the 5 Roads Pub in Terelton P12D588 for Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.
All welcome. Tarelton Garda Station Clinic every TUESDAY from 1 pm to 3 pm. GRMA at Tarelton Garda Station Macroom Senior Citizens: Annual Christmas Market The Shopeen Voluntary Staff’s Annual Christmas Market takes place in Fr Ryan Hall on
Saturday 14th November, from 11am to 2pm . Raffle, Christmas decorations and fantastic bargains await you!
All proceeds go to Macroom Senior Citizens.
The Christmas Shop is now open. Fr. Pat O’Donovan . Co - PP 086 6798781 - Parish Office 086 1937537 - Fr. Anthony Buckley, Co-PP Uibh Laoire 026 49838
EIRCODE P12H662 EIRCODE P12HY23 EIRCODE P12A593 Kilmichael Parish Newsletter Family of Parishes Drimoleague - Dunmanway - Kilmichael - Uibh Laoire www.kilmichael.org
Kilmichael Parish During the month of November, we remember all those wh o have died.
We remember the lessons we have learnt From them and the talents we have inherited from them.
We remember how we loved them and how they loved us and made us what we are today.
We remember their good deeds and determine to be more like them, and finally we pray for those who have died alone with no one to rememb er or pray for them.
We encourage everyone to make a special effort to come to
during the Novena for the Dead and maybe even keep up the effort for the mont h of November. “Be more than a Sunday acquaintance become a weekday friend 1st November 2026. All Saints November Novena 2026 Saturday, 31st October Cooldorrihy 8 pm Sunday, 1st November Toames 10am Monday, 2nd November Cooldorrihy 8 pm Tuesday, 3rd November Cooldorrihy 8 pm Wednesday, 4th November Toames 9 am Cooldorrihy 8 pm Saturday, 7th November JOHNSTOWN 8 pm Sunday, 8th November Toames 10am Kilmichael http://kilmichael.org/
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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. Kilmurry https://theparishioner.ie/kilmurry
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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.
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Sunday 01-November-2026 THE PARISHIONER Ovens & Farran Parish
Details Parish Phone No’s. Fr. John McC arthy C o-PP 021 4871180
Mobile No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 021 4289768
ovensfarranparish@gmail.com www.ovensfarranparish.com Ring for bookings : Baptisms & Marriages etc.
Farran contact is Ann Brennan after Saturday / Sunday Masses.
Parish Centre o ffice Hours: Tues, 5-7pm, Weds/Thurs 10am-12pm Mass Times Ballinora Parish Fr. John Collins PE Ovens & Farran Bulletin Board
Ovens: 11.00 am Farran: 9.30am
Ovens: 9.30 am Wednesday and Friday Farran: 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursdays Vigil Masses for Nov 2026 Vigil Mass is held in Ovens every 1st 3rd and 5th Saturday and every 2nd and 4th Saturday in Farran Change of Mass Times from next weekend As From the 1st of November 2026, Mass at St. John the Baptist Church Ovens will be changed from 11.30 to 11.am. Holy Hour Change of Time Please note there is a change of time for the Holy Hour.
It now commences Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Rosary: Recited every Friday Morning at 9.10am before 9.30am Mass Eucharistic Adoration Friday Morning after Mass between 10.am and 11.am. Weekend Anniversaries 31st Oct/ 1st Nov Ovens:6pm Eamonn CoƩer, Classis Ovens: 11.am Eileen Desmond, Grange Remembrance Mass 6th November at 7pm Tom Gri ffin, Currabeg Caite O Connell, chapel Road Nora Glavin, Beverly Frank Metcalfe Ovens/Ballincollig Paddy McC arthy, Aglish Aidan Ring, Ballincollig/Kilcro hane Kathleen McC arthy, Abbey Rd.
Donal Garvey, Kilumney John O’Mahony, Kilcrea Abina Conway, Shanagarry Abina McC arthy, Garryhesta Austin BarreƩ, Farnanes Jerry O’Leary, Aglish Cross Mathew O’Driscoll, Ovens /Fairhill Mary Lynch, Currabeg Sheila Gri ffin.
Currabeg Martin O’Carroll, Farran Gussie Sheehan, Lower Farran Mary Buckley, Balllineadig Ina Murphy, Barnagore Patricia Casey, Beverly, Marie Mangan, Lisheens Kay Donovan, Farran Muriel O’Riordan, Farran Anne Finnegan, Aglish Ita Lehane, Lackenareague Con Corkery, Dripsey Anthony Dwyer, Ballinhassig Cornie McS weeney, Kealkill Sheila Mangan, Ardnacrush a Anne Aldworth, Ballygroman Joan Cashman, Glanmire Donie Scanlon, Ballingarry, C o.
Limerick Breda McPhilips, Aglish Maria Lynch, Muskerry Est, Ballincollig Ovens/Farran Active Circle meeting this Monday, 2nd November at 2.30pm, in the Parish Centre.
New members welcome. Crann C o Morning: A huge thank you to all who aƩended the recent coffee morning for the Crann Centre, which was held to raise awareness of the Charity and its services.
The sum raised was €1205, money which wil l be put to in providing much needed services.
S o again a huge thank you. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 10am No Mass 10am 7.30pm 10am Mass Times are Subject to Change Mass Intentions 1st November Maura Cronin 14th November Aidan Goggin 15th November Richard Dineen 21st November Carol Mulcahy 28th November Peter Mulcahy November Novena The best gift that we can give anyone is “The Mass” This is a beautiful gift for the living and also for those who have passed on.
The November Novena starts on
Monday 2nd , Feast of The Holy Souls, with our annual Remembrance Mass and will continue for 9 Masses.
November Blessings of Graves Blessings of the Church Cemetery, Inniskenny Cemetery and Corbally Cemetery will take after Mass on
Monday 9th November Ballinora Waterfall Community Association AGM will be held in the men’s shed on Wednesday the 28th of October at 7.00pm. This is an open meeting and everyone is invited Second Collection Diocesan Youth Ministry 15th November NewsleƩer Contact Details The NewsleƩer will be issued every second weekend.
Please submit any pieces to the below address and we will publish this.
It could be a local event, a charity fundraiser you are holding or just some news on your club/group you would like to share.
Ballinora.news@gmail.com Remembrance Mass on
Friday 6th of November We remember all those who died during the year in o ur parish and also family members from outside the parish.
The names will be placed on the Remembrance Tree on the 1st of Nov . The names will be called out on the night of the Mass a nd family members will be invited to place a lighted candle o n the altar.
The candle can be taken home after Mass.
If you would like to have a loved one prayed for from outside the Parish on the night, please give name, address and date of death into parish office, or either Ovens or Farran Sacristy not later th an 28th of October.
The lights and the names for the Tree of Remembrance must Be prepared beforehand.
Novena for the Dead: 2nd to 10th November: Farran: Mon-to
Friday 9.30 Ovens: Monday-Friday 7pm Cemetery Prayers and Blessing of Graves on
Sunday 8th of November after: 9.30am Mass: Aglish. 11.00am Mass: Ovens 12.15am approx. in Athnowen 3.00pm in Kilcrea Mass Bookings for 2027 Mass Bookings in Ovens are currently being taken for January and February of 2027 only.
A first Anniversary Mass in may be booked at any time.
November Envelopes: The November Envelopes are now available in porches of both Ovens and Farran Churches . Ministers of the Eucharist New Rota for the Ministers of the Eucharist, Ovens 11.am Mass, now available in sacristy.7th Nov Ovens14th Nov Farran21st Nov Ovens28th Nov Ovens
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THE Sunday RE ADINGS First Reading: Apoc. 7:2-4, 9-14 In commemorating all the saints in heaven, we give thanks to God for the inspiration which their witness continues to give us.
Though not known to us by name, these are the women and menwho showed perseverance and trust in their pilgrim jour ney of faith.
Far from fleeing in the face of challenge, they faced di fficulty with con fidence and hope and now rejoice in God's presence forever.
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 John reminds us of our identity as children of a God who is lavish with his gifts.
We are asked to hold fast to the hope contained in God’s promise to us.
As we journey together towards our h eavenly home, we are strengthened in the knowledge that he is with guiding us, perfecting us, preparing us for a destiny which is beyond our wildest imaginings.
Gospel: MaƩhew 5:1-12 The first three words in today's Gospel passage provide with the key to understanding why Jesus climbed the hill and beg an to teach: seeing the crowds .' In the Scriptures, the image of sight is often used to describe not just the physical act of looking at and recognizing someone or something but also — and at a more profo und level — 'seeing' describes spiritual insight.
When Jesus looks at us, he sees as God sees.
He recognizes our need. He speaks words o f life to us.
He enlivens our hearts with hope and he helps us to se that the poor, humble, liƩle ones of the earth are those who will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Sunday 01-November-2026 THE PARISHIONER Kilmurry Parish Fr. Kieron O’Driscoll C o-PP Mobile 085-8356888
Mary’s Church Kilmurry - Parish Church
Sunday: 10:00am
Monday 10am, and Monsignor O’Callaghan celebrates Mass on Friday at 10am Confession by appointment Sacristy: Anne O’Callaghan Please note Mass Times may vary.
St. Joseph’s Church Cloughduv
Sunday: 11:30am
Wednesday 10am Confession by appointment Sacristy: Tessie Buckley Please note Mass Times may vary.
St. John the Baptist Church Canovee
Saturday 6:30pm Vigil
Tuesday 10am Please note Mass Times may vary.
Confession by appointment Sacristy: Nuala Crowley Notice to Parishioners To have items included in the next newsleƩer, send before lunchtime on the previous Wednesday to Peter at kilmurry.pari sh1@gmail.com Legion of Mary Weekly Meeting:
Tuesday 7.15pm in Cloughduv Church Sacristy.
New members welcome Autumn Dues Envelopes are available at Church doors in Kilmurry , Cloughduv and Canovee for the support of our priests.
These along with Christmas and Easter o fferings are the means by which our priests are suppo rted.
This envelope can be handed in over the next few weeks.
Thanking you for your financial and personal support always.
Schedule of Masses for the Faithful Departed for Novena: Monday, November 2nd Mary's church Kilmurry 1 0am. Tuesday, November 3rd St. John the Baptist church Canovee 10am. Wednesday.
November 4th St. Joseph's church Cloughd uv 10am. Thursday, November 5th Mary's church Kilmurry 10am. Friday, November 6th St. John the Baptist Canovee church 10am. Saturday, November 7th Mary's church Cloughduv 10 am. Monday, November 9th Mary's church Kilmurry 1 0am. Tuesday, November 10th St. John the Baptist church Canovee 10am. Wednesday, November 11th St. Joseph's church Clough duv 10am. Thought for Today The Beatitudes show us that God knows about all the suffering and pain in the world.
They also show us how God wants us to respond to it: with mercy, with peacemaking, with a hunger and thirst for holiness (right living and justice).
The Beatitudes give us a hint of what we pray for when we pray "Your kingdom come.
The Beatitudes are not just for the saints of They are for us today.
Muskerry Local History Society Ballincollig & Carrigrohane Castles Who built these castles?
What was it like to live i n them? What were Ballincollig and Carrigrohane like in medieval times?
These and other questions will be answered by Paul MacCoƩer in his illustrated lecture on Ballincollig and Carrigrohane Castles, organised by Muskerry Local History Society.
The lecture will be held in Ballincollig Rugby Club P31 DA38 on Mon, 2nd Nov.at 7.00 pm. Ireland's 3rd National First Saturdays Conference . This year's conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th.
The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.
Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O'Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki King sley, Fr Marius O'Reil- ly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O'Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kem-my, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service.
More information and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie . At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved.
Bus from Togher Church, to book contact John Joe on 087 1302 763 .