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Scripture Reflection
The church through out the world on Monday celebrates the great feast of Epiphany which is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, son of God, Saviour of the world. In the Epiphany story we are told the three wise men Gaspar, Melchior, Balthasar, the (Magi) presented to Jesus gifts that represent his life.
Gold - That he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (The prophesies of the prophet Isaiah)
Frankincense - That he was the greatest priest of all - (You are a priest forever a priest like Melchizedek of old) from Eucharistic prayer one.
Myrrh - That he would have to die in order that our salvation could be achieved. (Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes weighing about a hundred pounds. Jesus wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths and laid his body in the tomb.) (From the Good Friday celebration of the Lord's passion.) Like the Magi may we in the coming year present to the Lord our gifts.
1. Ourselves - That with his help we may be loyal subjects, for the building up of his Kingdom here on earth, through our Baptismal calling as faithful Christians.
2. Faith - That with his help we may participate in the Sacraments that he the Universal Priest gave us in order to live good and holy lives.
3. A belief in the life here after - That with his help we may enjoy the Kingdom of heaven that he won for each of us upon the Cross and when on the day he calls us home, may we utter the words of the Repentant thief.
Jesus remember me when you come into your Kingdom. Let us pray that we may hear his reply. I promise you today you will be with me in paradise.

The Epiphany
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (Magi) from the East together with his Baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee. In the Magi, representatives of the neighbouring religions, the Gospel sees the first fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.

Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord - Monday Jan 6th

First Reading Ref: Isaiah 60:1-6

A reading from the prophet Isaiah

Arise, shine out, Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples. Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The nations come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness. Lift up your eyes and look round: all are assembling and coming towards you, your sons from far away and your daughters being tenderly carried. At this sight you will grow radiant, your heart throbbing and full; since the riches of the sea will flow to you, the wealth of the nations come to you; camels in throngs will cover you, and dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; everyone in Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing the praise of the Lord.
This is the word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.

O God, give your judgement to the king, to a king's son your justice, that
he may judge your people in justice
and your poor in right judgement. (R)

In his days justice shall flourish
and peace till the moon fails.
He shall rule from sea to sea, from
the Great River to earth's bounds. (R)

The kings of Tarshish and the sea
coasts shall pay him tribute. The kings of
Sheba and Seba shall bring him gifts.
Before him all kings shall fall prostrate,
all nations shall serve him. (R)

For he shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless.
He will have pity on the weak
and save the lives of the poor. (R)

Second Reading Ref: Ephesians 3:2-3.5-6
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians
You have probably heard how I have been entrusted by God with the grace he meant for you, and that it was by a revelation that I was given the knowledge of the mystery. This mystery that has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets was unknown to any men in past generations; it means that pagans now share the same inheritance, that they are parts of the same body, and that the same promise has been made to them, in Christ Jesus, through the gospel. This is the word of the Lord.

Gospel Ref: Matthew 2:1-12
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew

After Jesus had been born at Bethlehem in Judaea during the reign of King Herod, some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. 'Where is the infant king of the Jews?' they asked. 'We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.' When King Herod heard this he was perturbed, and so was the whole of Jerusalem. He called together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, and enquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
'At Bethlehem in Judaea,' they told him, 'for this is what the prophet wrote: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the leaders of Judah, for out of you will come a leader who will shepherd my people Israel.'
Then Herod summoned the wise men to see him privately. He asked them the exact date on which the star had appeared, and sent them on to Bethlehem.
'Go and find out all about the child,' he said 'and when you have found him, let me know, so that I too may go and do him homage.' Having listened to what the king had to say, they set out. And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and returned to their own country by a different way.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Anniversaries
Owen O'Riordan, Lower Bellmount
Sean Lucey, Nettleville
Helena O'Donoghue, Kilcondy
Babe Twohig, Kilmurry
Patrick Sheehan, Coolduve

Sunday Masses
Canovee Cloughduv Kilmurry
Vigil 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Sun 10:00 am 12:00 noon 11:00 am

Saturday Evening
Canovee: 6:30 pm
Cloughduv: 7:30 pm
Kilmurry: 8:30 pm

Monday Jan 6th Feast of the Epiphany
Canovee: 10:00 am
Kilmurry: 11:00 am
Cloughduv: 12:00 noon

Weekday Masses ... from Tue Jan 7th
Kilmurry: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 10:00 am. Sat at 11:00 am.
Cloughduv: Mon - Fri at 9:00 am.
Sat at 12:00 noon.
Canovee: Thursday at 10:00 am.

Lectio Divina
No Lectio Divina until Mon 13th Jan.

Thanks
Fr. O'Sullivan & Fr. O'Driscoll would like to thank all who attended the Vigil and Day Masses for Christmas Day and all other masses during the Christmas break.

Parish Council
Meeting in Parochial House Cloughduv on Thurs 9th Jan at 8:00 pm.

Kilmurry GAA
Lotto: Winning nos. 18-24-28 - No winner. Next week's jackpot €2,600 at Seano's on Tues 7th Jan
Congratulations to the Novelty Act Group who will represent Cork in the Munster Semi-Final after winning County Scor na nOg, this takes place on Sat 4th Jan at 7:00 pm in Watergrasshill. Congratulations also to the Set Dancers who were 2nd and to the Quiz team which also qualified for the County Final.
Annual Dinner Dance on Fri 24th Jan in Victoria Hotel, Macroom. Contact Pat O'Leary 7336256 or any club member for tickets.
Committee meeting Thurs Jan 9th at 8:30pm in the dressing rooms.

Roinn Na nÓg Cil Mhuire
U13 Presentation of medals in Clifford's on Fri 10th Jan at 8:00 pm. Tickets €10. All welcome.

Canovee GAA
Lotto: Winning nos.18-24-25 - No winner. Next week's jackpot €1,300 in the Castlemore Arms, Farnanes.
AGM Canovee Hall on Sun 5th Jan at 2:30 pm. Everyone welcome.

Canovee ICA Social in Castle Hotel Macroom on 5th Sun Jan at 8:00 pm

St. Vals Ladies Football Club
Monthly committee meeting in Canovee GAA rooms on Wed 8th Jan at 9:00 pm.

St. Mary's Secondary School Macroom
Reopens Tuesday 7th Jan.

De La Salle College Macroom
Reopens Tuesday 7th Jan.

Macroom Ploughing Annual Ploughing Match on the lands of Martin Healy, Carrigathow, Coachford - this Sun Jan 5th.