WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018:

Pope Francis has chosen Ireland to host the next

World Meeting of Families in August 2018. This

is a graced moment for all families and for the

Church in Ireland enhanced by the proposed

visit by Pope Francis to coincide with this

event. The Diocese will be offering a pro-

gramme of preparation for all ages over the

coming months leading up to this event. To

begin your parish will be distributing prayer

cards over the Christmas period to encourage

families to pray together the special prayer

which will also feature in your parish crib on

the Manger prayer card.

St. Joseph’s Church Wilton

Telephone: 021- 4341362 Website: www.smawilton.ie email: smapcc@eircom.net

St. Joseph’s S.M.A. Parish, Wilton, Cork

Christmas Arrangements 2016

Saturday 24th December - Christmas Eve

10 am and Mass of Christmas Night at 10 pm

(No Vigil Masses at 6 pm and 7.30 pm)

Sunday 25th December—Christmas Day

Masses at 9 am, 10.30 am and 12 noon

Monday 26th December - St. Stephen’s Day

Mass at 12 noon only

Tuesday 27th December to Friday 30th December

Mass at 10 am Only

Saturday 31st December 2016 - New Year’s Eve

Morning Mass at 10 am

Vigil Masses at 6 pm and 7.30 pm

Sunday 1st January 2017 - New Year’s Day

Masses at 9 am, 10.30 am and 12 noon

Monday 2nd January 2017 (Public Holiday)

Mass at 10 am only

MASS FOR INDIAN COMMUNITY 24TH DECEMBER AT 5 PM

Confessions on Saturday 17th December at 10.30 am & 5 pm

Saturday 24th December at 10.30 am & 5 pm

December charities – Autism and Pieta House

Thanks to all the participants, and those who supported, our parish Carol

service during the week. From the proceeds of our Carol Service and our Poor Box collections we have raised €2700 to date. This will be divided

equally between both charities at the end of the month.

CHRISTMAS I.Q. QUIZ - Part 2 1. How many wise men does the Bible say came to see Jesus? __ 2. Where did the "magi" find Jesus? (Matthew 2:11) A. In a manger B. In a stable C. In Nazareth D. In Egypt E. In a house F. None of the above 3. The "star in the east" that the wise men followed... (Matthew 2:9) A. Stayed in the same place their entire journey B. Disappeared and reappeared C. Moved ahead of them and stopped over the place where Jesus was D. Stayed above the manger the night Jesus was born E. None of the above 4. The "magi" stopped in Jerusalem... (Matthew 2:2) A. To inform Herod about Jesus B. To find out where the king was C. To ask about the star D. None of the above 5. Where do we find the Christmas story? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John E. All of the above F. Only A and B G. Only A and C H. Only A, B, and C 6. When Joseph found Mary was pregnant, what happened? A. They had a huge wedding B. Joseph wanted to break the engagement C. Mary left town for three months D. B and C Answers 1 NO number. 2E. 3 C 4 B 5G 6 D

The Parish Centre will

close at 1 pm on

Saturday 24th

December and re-open

on Tuesday 3rd

January.

However, Bingo will

take place on Monday

2nd January.

There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on

Monday 26th December 2016.

May you and your loved ones be

blessed with the hope and joy

that this Christmas season brings

and may the coming year be a

time of new life for all.

Beannachtaí na Nollag agus

Síocháin san Ath Bhlian

Fr. Michael , Fr. Colum, Sr. Nora

Living Faith.

The new edition of the Living Faith (Jan to March) is available at €1 a copy. It will

make an excellent Christmas present for people who might be searching for some

spiritual support for their lives.