Other Aspects of Life in our Parishes
There are other aspects to the life of our parishes and some of the following information may be of help to you.
Booking a Mass
In order to book a Mass intention in any of the churches in the Family of Parishes please contact the Parish office 028 22828 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 10am to 1pm or:
Getting a Mass Card Signed
Please call into the Sacristy after any Mass or call to the Parish Office on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 10am to 1pm.
Funding our Parishes
The contribution you give at Mass (Basket Collections) is used for the day to day running of the Parishes.
The collection on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday are two collections in the year that are for the Priests of the Parishes.
If you are interested in helping your parish avail of the Tax Back option for donations, please contact the Parish Office.
Parish Pastoral Council
Each parish in the Family of Parishes has a faith-filled leadership group through which priests and parishioners work together in furthering the mission of Christ for the parish. Members change every three years and can stay for two terms. People are invited to nominate others or themselves when a new Parish Pastoral Council is elected. If you wish to contact the Parish Pastoral Council in your parish, please contact the Parish Office at 028-22828.
Local Prayer Groups
Rosary
There is rosary every Tuesday evening at 8.00 pm at the Grotto, Cork Road, Skibbereen.
Adoration Chapel
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral Exposition Chapel: Open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm.
See the parish newsletters for other churches that may have Adoration.
Cemetery Prayers
Prayers are said at the cemeteries throughout the Family of Parishes in the month of November. Many of the cemeteries also have an annual mass. See newsletters for details.
Other Local Groups
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary meet every Monday evening at 7pm in the St Vincent de Paul rooms, Market Street, Skibbereen.
If you wish to contact a member of the Legion of Mary, please contact the Parish Office 028 22828.
Vocations Society of St. Joseph
This is a lay society who pray for vocations and help finance the educational needs of young priests during their training.
If you wish to contact a member of the Vocations Society of St Joseph, please contact the Parish Office 028 22828.
St Vincent de Paul
Skibbereen Conference
Phone: 087 9182698
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul aims to support those in need. This Conference works on a daily basis to mitigate problems experienced by local people who are short of money for food, clothing, housing, education, etc.
Should you need help and live in the Skibbereen area, please ring the number above.
Should you like to contribute to our funds or help with fundraising please ring the number above.
Should you like to know more about the organisation, please ring the number above.
Confidentiality is assured.
Please note that all money donated locally stays in this area to help their work with local problems.
How would you like to become involved in the Parish?
Your time and abilities can add so much to our Parish Community. Make yourself known through the Parish office or to the Priests. Explore with us how you might wish to become involved, whether it be Minister of the Word, Minister of the Eucharist, joining a choir, flower arranging, joining a prayer group or in some other way. We so welcome anyone who might be new in the area. Becoming actively involved is a great way to get to know people.
