Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Grotto Mass 

Last September I opened my door to welcome Harry. Harry is a rescue dog. He had known some rough days but realised quickly that he was safe and had found home. He loves our walks, dragging me out every day. He is happy out sitting at my feet whether I am praying, reading, or watching the telly. He loves drives in the car. He is almost the perfect dog. ALMOST! Why? Well because when he is alone things go wrong. Whether it is last Saturdays Irish Examiner, or next Sunday’s homily notes, nothing is safe. He can turn them into confetti in seconds. It is probably true for all of us, when we try to go it alone things go wrong. Here as we contemplate the Annunciation, we remember that the Word who yearned to be born into our world is the same one who tells us, “I am with you always.”.
A couple of weeks ago Harry tried a different approach to deal with his separation anxiety, he found a collection of poetry, and he devoured it. Thankfully leaving the poem I will now share with you intact. It is called,

Annunciation by Malcolm Guite

Fermoy, Kilworth and Araglin Corpus Christi Procession 

Sunday June 7th following 12pm Mass

Processing from St. Patrick's Church to Fermoy Town Park

All are welcome!

Please feel free to leave flower petals to be strewn in the procession in Patrick's Church on Wednesday - Saturday before the Sunday

Shalom Charleville Parish Retreat Centre Co. Cork P56 YP79

Wednesday 17th June 2026, 11:30am - 3:30pm

Booking is Essential 

For bookings please email bookings@shalomcentre.ie or call 083-440 5359