RECENT BAPTISMS David Bartosi, 50 Radharc an Bhaile, Barry Christian O’Sullivan, 10
Connolly St, Ronan Donough O’Mahony-Coughlan, Dunmanway Road, Eoin Jeremiah Canty,
Ballybane, Galway, Xavier Alex Hurley, 44 Deerpark, Mia Josephone Lyons, 13 Canon’s Wood.
STATION MASS for Kilbrogan on Friday 26th February at Spm at Jimmy and Maria
O’Leary’s.
TROCAIRE BOXES Lenten Trocaire Boxes are available throughout the Church this weekend.
The Annual Trocaire Collection will take place on Sun 21st March.
OLD CHAPEL ROAD TROTTING RACES Sunday 21st February, first race at 2.00pm
BANDON P.T.A.A. SOCIAL on Fri 5th March in Gaggin Hall, Teas served. All are welcome.
Music Lee Sound.
BANDON TOASTMASTERS we are now meeting in Scoil Eoin, Church Hill, Innishannon.
If you are interested in what Toastmasters is all about, please come to our next meeting which is
on Wednesday 24th February at S.l5pm. At toastmasters we like to talk. All welcome, admission
is free.
JOURNEYING WITH LUKE Are you interested in the Bible? Would you like an opportunity
to learn with a small group in your own parish? lf so, join us for a workshop in Myross Wood
on Saturday 6th March 2010. Full details on noticeboard or from Fr Sean O’Sullivan. Tel: O21
7336053. Email: are@corkandross.org. All are welcome.
BANDON OPINION March issue is out on Thursday next, February 25th.
LENT: A JOURNEY INTO FAITH A series of four nights exploring what faith means using
the Sunday gospels of Lent, presented by Anne Francis. Myross Wood Retreat House on the
Thursday nights of March 2010 from 8-9.30pm each night. All are welcome. Cost €20. Details
from Fr. Sean O’Sul1ivan: Tel: 021 7336053. Email: are@corkandross.org.
GAGGIN DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents ‘Sive’ by John B. Keane next weekend, Friday
26th-Sun 28th February and also the following week Thur 4th March, Sat 6th and Sunday 7th
March. Curtain at 8.30pm. All welcome. Great night of entertainment assured.
10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO HOLYLAND from Cork to Tel Aviv. Sept 25th to Oct 4th, half
board. €1200. Also 7 day pilgrimage to Medjugorje May 14th-2 1 st. Special offer on Medjugorje
book before Feb 15th. For all infomation to Gerald Madden 086 3666514.
ST PETER’S CHURCH, BANDON Saturday February 27th, Spm. Concert in aid of Haiti.
Glasslin Ladies’ Choir, Billy Beare (Bass), Sandra Giles & Joan Barry (Sopranos).
BANDON LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB
A meeting will take place in Bandon On 27th February, 7pm in the Bandon G.A.A. Pavilion
everybody welcome. Players interested, please register your name with John Desmond 086
344 1477. Paudie Crowley 086-8466194. Registration Fees U10 €30. U12 €35. U14 €40, U 16
& U18 €40. Adult Player €55. Non Player €55. Non Player not covered by injury fund €30.
Under age player need a parent or guardian to register.

William Shakespeare tells us in T/ze Merchant of Venice that the devil can cite
scripture for his own purpose. The Gospel passages that refer to Jesus’ time in the
wilderness and his encounter with the devil gave rise to this utterance.
Catholics aren’t renowned for their ability to quote Scripture chapter and verse but
the hope remains that we are well versed in the story of Scripture and its place in
our lives. Certainly we have become more familiar with the Bible. Rightly so, for
it is important that we know God’s word and reflect on it. It was this rellection that
gave Jesus the strength in the wiidernessmincc it was twinned with deep convictionf
He knew what he was about. He knew where the road would lead. He knew the
Father’s love and constant presence. He was, in a word, rooted.
Today, there’s a call to rootedness in our Faith. Do we really know what it means
to call ourselves Catholic or Roman Catholic? Can we become blinded, unsettled
when others speak to us of their Faith? ls there any need to do that? No! We seek to
respect where others are coming from, as long as it’s a genuine starting place. We
acknowledge their words, give thanks for their conviction while, at the same time,
holding to our own baptism, drawing strength from our sacraments and remaining
aware of our absolute need for God’s presence and direction in all we do.
Lent is an ideal time to spend some time with these thoughts.