Despite the wet Sunday evening, Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church in Cork City Centre was filled for a special Mass animated by young people.
Hosted by the City Centre Family of Parishes, the young adults took charge of every ministry for the celebration, including welcoming, singing, serving, and reading, while also organizing the hospitality that followed after Mass.
Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celebrant of the first Mass, joined by Fr Marius O’Reilly from the Family of Parishes, and Fr Laurence from Holy Trinity Church.
The Young Adult Mass will now take place on the second Sunday of each month — with the next celebration on Sunday, 14th December.
The Young Adult Mass will now take place on the second Sunday of each month in Ss Peter and Paul's Church at 7pm
In his homily, Bishop Fintan said:
“It’s important to say this is not a Mass just for young people. Everyone is welcome - children, families, older parishioners, people just dropping in. But as a parish and as a diocese, we want to say very clearly to the young adults of our city: You belong in the heart of the Church. There is a place for your voice, your questions, your music, your gifts.”
The idea for the Young Adult Mass came from participants in the Diocesan Jubilee of Youth pilgrimage to Rome, who wished to continue gathering to pray, sing, and share faith together.
