Mizen Parish

Father's Day Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of fathers and father figures who guide, protect, support, and love their families. On this Father's Day, bless all fathers with wisdom, strength, patience, and joy.
Help them to lead with kindness, serve with humility and love with generosity.
Encourage those who are unwell, comfort those who are struggling, and grant peace to those who carry heavy responsibilities.
We also remember fathers who are no longer with us,giving thanks for their lives and the memories they have left behind. May their legacy of love continue to inspire us.
Bless every family today with unity, gratitude and love,May Your grace be upon all fathers and may they feel appreciated and cherished.
In Your holy name we pray.
Amen

Blessing of St. Anthony's Lillies: Saturday, 13th June is the feast day of St. Anthony. We invite everyone to bring Lillies to be blessed at the 10am Mass in Bantry Hospital Chapel on that day

Heavenly father,Be with all students sitting their exams
Give them strength when they are tired, peace when they are anxious, and wisdom in their decisions. May they know that their worth is not measured by grades alone, but by the gifts and talents You have given them. Bless their teachers, families, and all who support them Guide them through this time and lead them toward a future filled with hope and purpose
AMEN

PRAYER FOR SUCCESS DURING EXAMS

Father, I pray that you would help me pass this exam.

Thank you for your guidance in leading me to this study and for sustaining me as I have worked for this qualification. I ask now that your spirit would lead me.

Come sharpen my thinking and help me to excel in this test of my learning and understanding. May I be able to recall everything I need from my studies and answer each question well.

Amen.

Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's church Schull June 1st at 12noon ,all are welcome

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONS IN OUR FAMILY OF PARISHES

In St Finbarr's Church, Bantry the Procession will take place after the 6.15pm vigil mass on Saturday 6th June. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St Finbarr's church will take place after the 12noon Mass until benediction at 6.00pm on Sunday 7th June

The Bantry Procession will follow the same route as last year. Procession will exit the church and turn left towards the grotto, then around the church, passing the graveyard where we will remember our loved ones, then exiting on to the road where we will turn left proceed down the footpath and turn left again ascending the steps where benediction will be imparted ON THAT EVENING, ONLY THE DESIGNATED CAR SPACES WILL BE USED FOR .NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED ELSEWHERE ON THE GROUNDS AS THE SPACE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR PEOPLE TO WALK THE ROUTE. The blessed sacrament will lead the procession and the congregation will follow. By following Jesus along the route.it is a time of personal reflection as we ponder on the real presence and walk in his footsteps.

The Procession will take place in Coomhola after the 10.30am Mass on the 7th of June

The Procession in Caheragh will also take place on Sunday June 7th after the 11.15 am mass

On the following Sunday, the 14th June, the Procession will take place in keakil after the 10.30am mass

Rosary during the Month of May

Rosary at the Grotto, St.Brigid's Church, Ballydehob will take place every Monday evening at 8pm during May.

Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto in Bantry Church Grounds will take place each day in May at 8pm. All welcome

CONFIRMATION: Congratulations to the pupils of Schull N.S. and Goleen N.S who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Monday, 27th April. Bishop Fintan Gavin administered the Sacrament to the young people. They were blessed with beautiful weather on the day. Many thanks to all who helped prepare for the day.

Bank holiday Monday the 4th, mass will be celebrated at 12 noon in st.marys church Schull

Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Cork and Ross

Loving God, at Baptism you have gifted each of us with a call to serve you and all people in everything we do. Give us the strength to share your message of love, justice, hope and peace in every part of our Diocese of Cork and Ross.

We ask you, Lord, for the gift of new vocations to priesthood in our Diocese. In our fatherly care, accompany those who are seeking to know your will for them. Inspire those you invite to serve as priests and fill them with the courage to answer that call. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen