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First Reading Ref: Isaiah 50:4-7
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
The Lord Yahweh has given me a disciples tongue.
So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me
with speech.
Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The
Lord Yahweh has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance,
neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck
me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my
face against insult and spittle. The Lord Yahweh comes to my help,
so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face
like flint; I know I shall not be shamed.
This is the word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
All who see me deride me. They curl their lips, they toss their
heads. "He trusted in the Lord, let him save him", let
him release him if this is his friend. (R)
Many dogs have surrounded me,
a band of the wicked beset me.
They tear holes in my hands and my feet. I can count every one
of my bones. (R)
They divide my clothing among them. They cast lots for my robe.
O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength, make haste to help
me! (R)
I will tell of your name to my brethren and praise you where
they are assembled. "You who fear the Lord give him praise",
all sons of Jacob, give him glory. Revere him, Israel's sons.
(R)
Second Reading Ref: 2:6-11
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians
His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with
God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave, and
became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet,
even to accepting death, death on a cross.
But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all
other names so that all beings in the heavens, on the earth and
in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and
that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the
glory of the Father.
This is the word of the Lord.
Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross.
But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all
names.
Alleluia!
Gospel Ref: Mk 14:1-15:47 The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Mark
From the Pastor's Desk:
It's a Very Special Week.
The week to come is Holy Week. For many it will have a very special
significance; for many others it will be no different. For those
with Faith we believe that it is a commemoration of a week that
changed history. Take the events of this week out of history and
we are people who are going nowhere. This is the week in which
God's Son died for us so that we could have his hand as we journey
through life and look forward when we die to being with God in
happiness for eternity.
This past week we have seen on our Television screens scenes of
indescribable horror - very easy to look on dispassionately and
go on with our ordinary lives. It's a week that seems to have
brought hope to very many who had suffered long under a brutal
regime - but at what a cost! So many have lost their lives; others
are horribly maimed, many wounded with nowhere to seek care or
healing. And for those who survived, the future looks so uncertain.
Did Christ die in vain for so many? One thing is certain; many
of those who believe in Him could do much more to make the peace
He came to bring to the earth a reality for many who long for
it. We must, of course, do all we can to bring help to those who
are victims. The tragedy is a wake-up call for those content to
expect to benefit from the sacrifice of Christ without taking
too seriously his call to 'take up our cross and follow Him'.
This week we are challenged to accompany Him from the Supper Room
all the way to Calvary, by attending the Holy Week ceremonies
and if we are parents to lead by example. We cannot let the Lord
on his own on Calvary and expect to reap the reward of the Resurrection
on Easter Sunday morning.
If our faith life is lukewarm at best only Chris has the Power
to Change it. But you and I have to give him the key to our hearts.
This is a good time to give it serious thought!
The Parish Penitential Service
in Cloughduv on Wed. at 8 p.m. would be a good time to make a
new beginning.
Collection for the Holy Places: In each church on Good Friday.
Collection for Support of the Priests: The only collection in
each church on Holy Sat night and on Easter Sunday will be for
the support of the priests of the parish.
Blood Transfusion Service: Donor Clinic at Bishop McEgan College,
Macroom on Tues. Apr, 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Wed. 16th.
from 3 to 5 p.m & from 7 to 9 p.m.
Anniversaries
Sean Coughlan, Coolmakee
Michael & Molly Twomey, Clearagh
Hannah O'Mahony, Lissarda
Tadhg Twomey, Dunmarklum
Vincent Bradfield, Bandon & Crookstown
John O'Mahony, Galvin's Tce. Kilmurry
Sunday Masses
Canovee Cloughduv Kilmurry
Vigil 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Sun 9:00 am 11:00 noon 10:00 am
Holy Week in the Parish
Cloughduv:
Mon., Tues. & Wed. Morning Mass at 8.55 a.m.
Wed. @ 8 pm Parish Penitential Service
Holy Thurs. @ 7.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by
Procession to the Altar of Repose. Holy Hour from 9.30 to 10.30
p.m.
Good Friday @ 12 noon Stations of the Cross.
Good Fri, @ 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion. Confessions
after each.
Holy Sat. Confessions from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Holy Sat. @ 7.30 p.m. Easter Vigil Ceremonies
Canovee:
Holy Thurs. @ 6.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Fri. @ 12 noon Celebration of the Lord's Passion - including
Stations of the Cross.
Holy Sat. @ 6.30 p.m. Easter Vigil. Church open for Adoration
until 9 p.m.
Kilmurry:
Mon, Tues & Wed @ 10.00 a.m.
Holy Thurs. @ 8.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper. Church open
for Adoration until 10.30 pm.
Good Fri. @ 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion - including
Stations of the Cross.
Holy Sat. @ 8.30 p.m. Easter Vigil. Confessions 12 noon - 1 pm.
Kilmurry GAA
Lotto: €1600 Nos. 16,23,25. No winner. Prizes for Sheila
Delaney, Clyona Shorten, Damien Kelleher, Sally Galvin, Bernie,
& Liam O'Callaghan. Next week at Castlemore Arms.
Fixtures: Paddy Cooney Cup (Junior A) Kilmurry V Kanturk in Kilmurry
Mon April 14 at 7.15 pm.
Junior B Kilmurry V Gleann na Laoi in Our Lady's Hospital Sat
April 19 at 4.00 pm.
U/21 Football Championship Semi-Final Ballincollig V Kilnamartyra
in Kilmurry Sun April 20 at 12.00 noon.
Roinn Na nÓg Cil Mhuire
Fixture: U/12 Championship Kilmurry V Canovee in Carrigadrohid
Mon April 14 at 7 pm.
Barna Wind Energy
Barna Wind Energy will host an information briefing, re: their
proposed wind park development, in Barrett's meeting room, Coppeen,
on Wed 16th April from 3 - 7 p.m. Fehily Timoney & Co. Environmental
Consultants will attend. All are welcome.
Kilmurry Museum
Reopening Easter Sunday April 20.
Cloughduv Hurling Club
Meeting in the Club rooms Mon April 14 at 8.30 pm.
Fixture: Junior League
Cloughduv V Donoughmore in Donoughmore Tues April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Canovee GAA
Lotto: No's 9:12:17 No Winner
Next weeks Spin the Wheel: Nellie Murray Aherla. Next week €1600
at Hickeys Aherla.
Fixture: U/21 A Semi Final Canovee V Grenagh in Blarney Sun 13
at 3 p.m.
St. Vals Ladies Football Club
Fixtures: Junior League
Kilmurry V Glanmire
Sun April 13 in Kilmurry at 6.00 pm.
U/12 A Mid Cork League / Ch/ship
St. Val's V Donoughmore Tues April 15 in Donoughmore 7.00 pm.
Canovee Choir
Singers urgently needed for Easter
Practice Wed next 16th at 7 p.m.
Family Swim Night
Brookfield Sat nights at 9 p.m. Details contact 021 7334506.
Social & Scientific Tuition available for 5th &
6th Year students, including writing up of Coursework Journals
& preparation for Leaving Cert. Call: 087/6742887 or 0217336065.
Credit Union School Quiz
Congratulations to Kilmurry N.S. junior team - Brian Murphy, Kevin
O'Connell, Linda O'Sullivan and Barry Clifford who came 3rd in
the All Ireland in Dublin last weekend.
Lectio Divina
Monday evening @ 8 p.m. at Fr. Martin's house in Lissarda. All
welcome.
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