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Sunday 21st January 2001 THE PARISHIONER BAPTISMS READINGS FOR THE WEEK WE WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY ALL THOSE Second Week in Ordinary Time WHO WERE BAPTISED RECENTLY : 21 Sunday Neh. 8:2-6. 8-10. Ps. 18. 1 Cor. 12:12-30. Lk. 1:1-4:4:14-21. Lect I:841 The teaching of the Church on the Liturgy of the Word is expressed in Saoirse Zhi-Jie Brennan, Iniscuan, these texts. Jesus states that the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled in Glincool Rise himself: so the Scripture word is actualized for us each time it is proclaimed in church. Christ is really present in his Word. That Word Aíne Maria de Búrea, 5, The Grove, challenges us to a renewal of life, as the people rediscovered their Coolroe Meadows identity when Ezra read the law to them. Those who serve as ministers of the Word will find the joy of the Lord to be their strength. Jodie Ally Scott, Westgrove 22 Monday Heb. 9:15. 24-28. Ps. 97. Mk. 3:22-30 Lect II:27 Sean James Cunningham, 27, Daffodil Fields We now live in the new covenant times when Jesus has conquered sin. But we await the final consummation when he returns in glory to claim us for himself. 23 Tuesday Heb. 10:1-10. Ps. 39. Mk. 3:31-35. Lect II:29 MARRIAGES In the story of God’s relationship with his people there is an often repeated warning about sacrifices which are purely external. In Christ CONGRATULATIONS TO: we have the supreme expression of conformity to God’s will in a Francis Cashman, 1, Coolroe Heights, Ballincollig & sacrificial life. Sinead McCarthy, Beech Park, Ballincollig 24 Wednesday Heb. 10:11-18. Ps. 109. Mk. 4:1-20. Lect II:31 The parable of sowing and harvest tells us that God’s glorious kingdom is still to come. God’s kingdom will surely come despite the various difficulties experienced by those who work for it. We are to prepare by an upright life. IN SYMPATHY 25 Thursday Acts. 22:3-16. or Acts 9:1-22. Ps. 116. Mk. 16:15-18. Lect II:928 St. Paul preached the power of God at work in the lives of each one of PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: us. His own conversion shows that power in his life. Out of a Sr. Mary Bernadette O’Connell, persecutor God made a preacher and teacher of the peoples. Paul never ceased to express thanks and wonder for this grace. But he still prayed Presentation Convent, for perseverence. 26 Friday 2 Tim. 1:1-8 or Tit. 1:1-5. Lk. 10:1-9.Lect II:931 27 Saturday Heb. 11:1-2. 8-19. Ps. Lk. 1:69-75. Mk. 4:35-41. Lect II:37 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE It was for faith that our ancestors were commended and that faith is REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF praised in Abraham. Jesus expects faith in his disciples. John Murray, Church Road Martin Murphy, SAINTS THIS WEEK Aherne Family, Fr. Sexton Park Monday 22nd - St. Vincent, died 304, deacon of the church of Saragossa, Spain. Martyred in Valencia after prolonged Nora Carroll, torture. Ger and Mary Buttimer, Kilmichael Wednesday 24th - St. Francis de Sales, 1567-1622, bishop of Geneva, Tony Allen, Inniscarra View Estate founder of the Visitation Sisters. He worked with gentleness and love to Han O’Rourke rebuild the Catholic faith after the Reformation. Patron saint of writers, editors and journalists. Jim Isaac Friday 26th - Sts. Timothy and Titus, were close to St. Paul as The deceased members of Dan & Peggy McCarthy’s followers and later in their work with him. Tradition makes Timothy family, The Crescent the first bishop of Ephesus. And from Paul’s advice to him to take some Eugene O’Sullivan, Ballingeary wine for his stomach’s sake, he has been invoked as a patron in cases of stomach complaint. Joseph Sheehan, Saturday 27th - St. Angela Merici, 1474-1540, founder of the Patrick Murphy, Garravagh, Inniscarra Ursulines, devoted herself to Christian education based on love, Florence & Elizabeth McCarthy, Est. kindness with firmness, and concern for the individual. John O’Connell Abina O’Connell, Kilumney Recipe for Living Donal Harrington, Jack Kelly, Model Farm Road Life may not be a piece of cake Joe Linehan When we haven’t the Michael Carroll, Coolroe Heights dough to rise! Mary & Edmund Kelly, Whitehall Charles & Maria Ross, Dublin But it will never be John & Mary Shepherd as flat as a pancake, Joe O’Leary If we remember to add Mary Coyne, London A spoonful of sugar Jack Kelly John Desmond, Garryhesta to sweeten our desserts. Billy Denieffe, Curraheen Sunday 21st January 2001 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER

Fancy a different night out with your friends?? Looking for something different and special?? Why Don’t You try some good live entertainment by a visit to the theatre... Poor Mouth Theatre Company Proudly presents A new play by Oonagh Kearney ‘URBAN ANGELS’ If there is one thing more intimate than love its death Seven people one junction,one moment changes all their lives forever what do they do with something more precious? @ Granary Theatre, Cork 23rd - 27th January 2001 8.00pm Nightly Booking at Venue Box Office Tickets £6 / £4 021 - 4904275 Go on Treat Yourself !

COMPUTER COURSES MINISTERS OF THE WORD 27TH/28TH JAN at Scoil Eoin Ballincollig ST. MARY & ST. JOHN CHRIST OUR LIGHT Starting Monday Night 22nd January 6.00p.m.(Vigil) - 8.00p.m.(Vigil) - Anne O’Sullivan Christine Fitzsimons 7.30 - 9.30 8.30a.m. - 11.00a.m. - Elaine Murphy Clare Collins Basic and Advanced Course - 10.00a.m. - 12.30p.m. - Microsoft Office, E-mail, Internet Johanna Carroll Pat McGeough 12 Noon - 5.30p.m. - Tel: 4871321 Tony Hegarty Margaret Murphy Tel:7331290

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST 27th/28th January 2001 ST. MARY’S & ST. JOHN’S CHURCH SATURDAY 2ND SUNDAY 3RD 6p.m. 8.30a.m. 10a.m. 12.00 Noon Helen Kelly Mary Buckley Miriam Maunsell Louie O’Leary April Ryan Josie Halligan Mary McLean Mary Buckley Eileen Murphy Breda Ring Will Casey Ted Nelligan Jerry O’Connor Rose Doyle Angela Murphy Anne O’Sullivan Ann O’Connell Ellen O’Sullivan CHRIST OUR LIGHT CHURCH SATURDAY 2ND SUNDAY 3RD 8p.m. 11a.m. 12.30p.m. 5.30p.m. Charlie Vaughan Anne O’Regan Con O’Connell Marie O’Brien Joan Stephenson Neil Jeffries Rose Cotter Patsy Galvin Maura O’Driscoll Eileen Byrne Denis O’Mahony Bridie O’Donnell Mary Coleman Christine O’Mahony Dan Coleman Tom Murray Sunday 21st January 2001 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER

ST. MARY & ST. JOHN EACH SUNDAY CHRIST OUR LIGHT Masses ROSARY RECITED Masses Sunday: 8.30, 10.00, 12.00 AT BOTH CHURCHES Sunday: 11.00, 12.30, 5.30pm EACH SUNDAY Mon-Fri: 9.30am Mon-Fri: 8.30am 3.00P.M. Saturday: 10.00, 6pm, Everyone most welcome Saturday: 10.00am, 8.00pm (Vigil) (Vigil) SACRISTY SERVICES Confessions Before and after all Masses Confessions Sundays & Weekdays Saturday: after 10am Mass CHURCH OF ST. MARY Saturday: after 10am Mass before 6pm Mass & ST. JOHN - Mass Card Signing - Requests for Baptisms Baptisms Baptism/Marriage Certs etc. Saturday: 5.00pm CHRIST OUR LIGHT Saturday: 7.15pm Sunday: 12.45pm - Mass Card Signing - PARISH CLERGY CHURCH NO. 087-2479140 Fr. L.O’Brien P.P 021-4871206 Fr. E. Crowley C.C. 021-4870434 Fr. P. O’Donovan C.C. 021-4872808 Fax: 021-4872808 Fr. Paul O’Donoghue 021-4876055

BIBLE ALIVE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS will be presented at the Park Hotel Bible Alive magazine is a new bible on January 27th 2001 by Minister Micheál Martin, reading aid with daily reflections on T.D. Minister for Health and Children. the mass reading of the day and short essays on a variety of faith issues. Categories for awards are Community; Sport; These are written by priests, religious Arts/Culture; Business; Employee of the Year. and lay people, usually resident in Forms are available in the library and the U.K and Ireland. from Angela Corcoran at West End Shoes. Bible Alive may be purchased in VERITAS bookshop, or ordered from Bible Alive, P.O Box 10, Navan, Co. Meath. Credit Card Hotline 041-982-5005. It’s well worth a read SUTTONS OIL and is thought provoking, EMOH informative and encouraging. HEATI N ADVERTISERS G Why not e-mail your contribution to us? OIL [email protected] Commercial . Agricultural Sunday 21st January 2001 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER Dioceses of Cork & Ross Pilgrimage to LOURDES 11th - 16th June 2001 Under the Patronage of The Bishop of Cork & Ross Most Rev. John Buckley D.D. Led by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Kevin O’Callaghan P.P.V.G. FULL DETAILS FROM Joe Walsh Tours 117 Patrick Street, Cork Tel: 021-4277959 The Pilgrimage Specialists LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Cork Group invites you to THE ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION (including Mass of the Day) St. Dominic’s Retreat House, Ennismore SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH 2001 10a.m. to 5.30p.m. GUEST SPEAKERS Sr. Anne O’Leary PBVM & Fr. Tom Clancy P.P. COST: £11 (includes lunch: tea/coffee available all day) BOOKING: Phone 021-4502520 or Write to: The Secretary, St. Dominic’s Retreat House, Ennismore, Cork. EARLY BOOKING ADVISABLE EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday 21st January 2001 THE BALLINCOLLIG PARISHIONER

BALLINCOLLIG BASKETBALL CLUB NOTES AND FIXTURES DOMINICAN CENTRE, LADIES RESULTS: Popes’s Quay, Cork Our Jun I Ladies kept their unbeaten record when on Thursday Tel: 021-4502067/021-4502267 Fax: 021-4502307 11th they beat Blackpool Credit Union in what was an easy win E-mail: [email protected] for this strong Ballincollig side. They are top of their league and their coach, Greg Twomey, is very pleased with the hard work PROGRAMME: JANUARY-JULY 2001 and commitment they put in and by their performance and 1. Let go and let God progress. Exploring the spirituality of the Twelve Steps There were four home games on Saturday night in B.C.S. the Six Wednesday evenings: 8-10 first of which was the Un-14 Girls against . While beginning 24th January they did not win, it was a much better performance by the girls Course Leaders: Gus Byrnes, Margaret Kiely, and they played more confidently losing by only 10pts. Our Un-16 Ladies also faced Crosshaven in their match. It was a Mick Devine, Imelda O’Shaughnessy very close and exciting game with the lead constantly changing Cost of course: £30(waged), £15 (unwaged) sides. By full time it was level and heading for extra time. Both 2. Journeying with Paul: the theology of teams fought hard but Crosshaven just managed to get that vital Paul for our time basket and won the game by a one point lead, the Ballincollig girls were slightly disappointed and felt they did not play up to Eight Thursday evenings: 8-10 their normal standard. beginning 25th January The Un-18 Ladies also lost their game against B due Course Leader: Victor Tabone to small team turn out. Ballincollig were outplayed from the Cost of course: £40(waged), £20 (unwaged) start and without fresh players were unable to make any great 3. Tuesdays for Story: ‘Lectio Divina’ impact on their opponents. Our Inter Ladies suffered the same fate in their game against Every Tuesday morning, 11.30-12.30 Mallow on Saturday 13th. Due to other commitments the team An hour of quiet meditative sharing and prayer were short vital players and Mallow side took full advantage of based on the Sunday Gospel. a very tired Ballincollig side. Open to all - just arrive MENS RESULTS: The Men’s Div. 2 Meeting with the Blue Demons was a good, fast-paced game in Parochial on Friday last. Ballincollig showed A NIGHT PRAYER their strength from the start and left the Demons in no doubt as When I call on your name, O Lord, to who was in charge. This win keeps them in their well- You give ear to the sound of my voice. deserved running for the league title. Now let your face shine upon me. Our Un-17 Tea, showed their superiority over their Limerick opponents on Friday 12th when they played in Dooradoyle. The In the troubles of the past, Ballincollig lads played very confidently and took the victory You took note of my affliction. easily. Swiftly you brought me relief A word of congratulations to the Un-15 Boys who got to the Have pity on me now, hear my prayer. Semi-Finals of the John Coughlan Tournament, which took place on Saturday 13th in the Parochial Hall. They faced some Whatever of worth lies within, tough opposition in getting to the semi-finals and in the end Has come from your bounteous hands, were very unlucky to be beaten by a very small margin by Blue Do not allow what you bestowed to perish! Demons. Well Done for the hard work lads. First off on Saturday were the Un-11 Boys who travelled to Remind me constantly, . After a slow start, Ballincollig began to get warmed That I truly belong to the Lord; up and by the end of the first half had gone into the lead. The That he feels for me when I suffer. second half saw Ballincollig really come into their own and after O foolish heart of mine, calm down, some great scoring by Adrian O’Sullivan, Emmet Murphy and Renew you reliance on God. Daniel O’Sullivan, we had pulled away to a convincing 23 to 16 lead, mentions also for Neil O’Sullivan and Jonathon Knowles. You are the only good. Our Un-13 Team were not so lucky in their game against Skibb Our hearts are destined due to the strength of their opponents. Ballincollig were unable To rest in you alone to make any impact on Skibb, who are always very strong in this Driving out fear, group. Restoring our peace. UPCOMING FIXTURES - LADIES Reveal to us the sunshine of your favour. Thursday 25th January - Parochial Hall 6.15pm Brunell 2 v Ballincollig Un-12 A sigh is heard, 7.15pm Glanmire v Ballincollig Un-15 From a people who yearn for the light of better days. They cry out: “Who will show us good things?” Saturday 27th January - Ballincollig Comm. School 5.00pm Ballincollig v Brunell Un-14 And yet, I have come across more joy 6.00pm Ballincollig v Un-16 In my companionship with you, 7.00pm Ballincollig v Glanmire Un-18 Than in rich possessions. UPCOMING FIXTURES - MEN Even as I lie down, sleep comes gently, And, with sleep, tranquillity. Saturday 20th January - Ballincollig Comm. School With the Lord on my side, 5.00pm Ballincollig v Blue Demons Un-13 I am never alone. 6.00pm Ballincollig v Blue Demons Un-15 7.00pm Ballincollig v Blue Demons Un-17 ‘As soon as I lie down, I fall asleep in peace, 8.00pm Ballincollig v Shamrocks Div 2 for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.’ Psalm 4:9 Friday 26th January - Comm. School 7.30pm Carrigaline v Ballincollig Un-15 Reflection from Psalm 4