Mission and Ministry
Developing the vision for the Family of Parishes in the Diocese; identifying and responding to the needs of parishes and faith communities as they develop new ways of ministry and new structures to serve the mission
The final lenten reflection is now published for Holy Week and Easter Triduum and explores “Easter is like Christmas; it’s just for children.”
Here is a direct link
Lent 7 - Is Easter just for children?
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. (audio only)
Access the complete series at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
The sixth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Why should I hope in the Church in 2024?
Here is a direct link
Lent 6 - Why should I hope in the Church?
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Access the complete series as it evolves at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
Downloads
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The fifth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Is it wrong to be joyful?
Here is a direct link
Lent 5 - Is it wrong to be joyful?
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Access the complete series as it evolves at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
Downloads
If you plan to use any of these resources where there is no internet connection you can download the files
The fourth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Should we hope in each other?
Here is a direct link
Lent 4 - Should we hope in each other?
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Access the complete series as it evolves at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
Downloads
If you plan to use any of these resources where there is no internet connection you can download the files
The third of seven reflections is now published and asks - If Jesus saved us, why do we still experience pain, suffering, illness and death?
Here is a direct link
Lent 3 - Why do we experience suffering?
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Access the complete series as it evolves at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
Downloads
If you plan to use any of these resources where there is no internet connection you can download the files
The second of seven reflections is now published and asks - What does Baptism mean to me?
Here is a direct link
Lent 2 - What does Baptism mean to me?
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Access the complete series as it evolves at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
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Finding Hope in a Hopeless World is a seven session resource which can be used by groups and individuals as we prepare for Easter
The Christian message is one of hope, yet living in a world that is often touched by war, violence, and brokenness can make hope seem more fragile.
Pope Francis said, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” He calls Christians to be ‘pilgrims of hope,’ who carry the light of Christ into every situation.
Each week during Lent, a reflection will be added to a new part of the diocesan website at:
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024
There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required
Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.
Here is a direct link to the first session
Downloads
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There was an engaging Alpha Information afternoon last Saturday, November 25th, at Ovens Parish Centre. It was a great opportunity for over 40 people from all over the Diocese to gather, learn more about Alpha and share their experiences.
Theresa Cronin gave an engaging and informative presentation on Alpha, what it is, why run it, and how it can be run in a Parish. John McCarthy (Clonakilty) and Gearóid Wycherley (Kinsale) spoke about Alpha from their own personal perspectives of attending and running Alphas in their Parishes. Mary Harrington (Douglas & Rochestown) shared her experience of attending Alpha and how she has now become involved as a facilitator in her Parish.
If Jesus asked you the question, “Who do you say I am?” How would you answer it?
Alpha helps people not just know about the person, Jesus, but to come to know him, to come into an encounter with him, and into a relationship with him. Alpha also brings new life and energy back into the parish community because people form friendships, experience Christian community, and experience God in a new and life-giving way through Alpha.
We are hosting a Diocesan Alpha Information Day on:
Saturday 25 November
Ovens Parish Centre
1:30pm to 4:00pm
We will begin with welcome and hospitality from 1.30pm to 2.00pm, followed by an exploration of what Alpha is, why run Alpha and who Alpha is for.
Alpha is currently run in a number of our Parishes with great success, and some Parishioners will share both their personal experience of attending Alpha and the experience of running Alpha in a Parish setting. We are hoping that other Parishes or Families of Parishes would consider introducing Alpha.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this information day to find out more about running Alpha in your Parish or Family of Parishes
October has been a busy month for the Office for Mission and Ministry!
Eilís and Lorraine have met with gatherings of priests. We have also been meeting Parish Councils/Assemblies.
We have met with priests and lay people from Douglas & Rochestown, Ballyphehane, The Lough, Togher and Innishannon. We have also been in contact with other Parishes and Families of Parishes who will be availing of reflection, formation, and spiritual nourishment for existing Ministers of the Word and for Ministers of the Eucharist.
Eilís and Lorraine began Parish Pastoral Council training with Clonakilty and Ovens & Farran this week, with more Parishes and Families of Parishes booked in for November and December.