Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Ref: Mt21:1-11
An account of Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem which marks the beginning of the events of Holy Week.

When they were near Jerusalem and had come in sight of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village facing you, and will immediately find a tethered donkey and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you are to say, 'The Master needs them and will send them back directly.' "This took place to fulfil the prophecy: Say to the daughter of Zion: Look, your king comes to you; he is humble, he rides on a donkey and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden. So the disciples went out and did as Jesus had told them. They brought the donkey and the colt, then they laid their cloaks on their backs and he sat on them. Great crowds of people spread their cloaks on the road, while others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in his path. The crowds who went in front of him and those who followed were all shouting: "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heavens!" And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil. "Who is this?" people asked, and the crowds answered, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." This is the Gospel of the Lord.

First Reading A reading from the prophet Isaiah Ref: Isaiah 50:4-7
The prophet Isaiah had to endure a great deal of suffering in carrying out his mission but he is confidante that God will vindicate him.

The Lord Yahweh has given me a disciples tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord Yahweh comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I know I shall not be shamed.
This is the word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm The words of this psalm we find on the lips of Jesus in his suffering, expressing the depths of human misery, yet also echoing the same confidence in God expressed by Isaiah.

(R) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

All who see me deride me.
They curl their lips, they toss their heads.
"He trusted in the Lord, let him save him",
let him release him if this is this friend. (R)

Many dogs have surrounded me,
a band of the wicked beset me.
They tear holes in my hands and my feet.
I can count every one of my bones. (R)

They divide my clothing among them.
They cast lots for my robe.
O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength,
make haste to help me! (R)

I will tell of your name to my brethren
and praise you where they are assembled.
"You who fear the Lord give him praise",
all sons of Jacob, give him glory.
Revere him, Israel's sons. (R)

Second Reading A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians
Ref: 2:6-11
Because Jesus took on himself our human condition, accepting suffering and death on a cross, the Father has made him Lord of heaven and earth.

His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave, and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on the earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of the Father. This is the word of the Lord.
Gospel The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
Ref: Luke 22:14-23:56 An account of the Passion of Jesus from Luke's gospel outlining the events we will celebrate during Holy Week.

Holy Week in Kilmurry Parish
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday : Mass in Cloughduv at 10.00 a.m.
HOLY THURSDAY
Canovee: 6.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper with Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 9.00 p.m.
Cloughduv: 8.00 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper with Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10.30 p.m.
Kilmurry: 8.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper with Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10.30 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
Canovee: 12 noon, The celebration of the Lord's Passion , including Stations of the Cross with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Kilmurry: 3.00 p.m. .The celebration of the Lord's Passion , including Stations of the Cross with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Cloughduv: 5.00 p.m. The celebration of the Lord's Passion , including Stations of the Cross with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Collection for the Holy Places (in the Holy Land) in all 3 churches on Good Friday.
The collection taken up on Good Friday is sent to the custodians of the places in the Holy Land where Our Lord's Passion took place and is used to maintain the Holy Places.
HOLY SATURDAY
The Easter Vigil - the central celebration of the whole Christian year takes place on Holy Saturday night. It includes the celebration of light, renewal of Baptismal promises and the Mass of the Resurrection.
Canovee 6.30 p.m. Cloughduv: 8.30 p.m. Kilmurry: 8.30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
Canovee 9.30 a.m. Kilmurry 10.00 a.m. Cloughduv 11.30 a.m.

Trocaire Boxes Please remember to return your Trocaire Lent-Fast Boxes. They can be handed in to any of the sacristies from now on. If you do not have a Trocaire Box and wish to contribute to the Lenten campaign, a donation can be made in an envelope clearly marked "Trocaire".

Lough Derg Pilgrimage Bus leaving Crookstown on Fri 3rd June, returning Sun 5th June. Contact Nora 087 6753689 or Betty 0217336163

Cloughduv NS 021 7336548 Open day. Junior infants class of Sept 2011 & parents invited to visit school on Mon 30th May from 2.15 to 3pm. Anyone wishing to enrol for coming years contact or call to school secretary Kathleen who is present on Mon, Wed & Fri of each week.

Kilmurry Hist & Arch Society Book launch by Michael Galvin on 'Kilmurry 1906 to 1910 People & Politics' in Kilmurry NS Tues 19th April at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Canovee N.S. 5th and 6th class students awarded 1st and 2nd place in Primary Group Section Discover Cork Schools' Heritage Project. Thanks to all parents and others who helped with all projects. Elaine O' Callaghan. Class Teacher.

Website News: This week Photos from the "200th anniversary Celebration" of Faranthomas Church.

First Friday Calls
Instead of the First Friday call for the month of May, Fr. Donovan will visit the sick and housebound on Holy Thursday and Good Friday at the usual times.

The Aherla and District Vintage Club will hold their annual Fun Run on Sunday 1st May. Along with a Country Market and Blarney Brass and Reed Band. Starts at 11 am Sportsman's Bar, Aherla. Cars, Tractors and Motorcycles welcome Finishing Hickeys Bar, Aherla. Refreshments provided. All proceeds go to Aherla Youth Club, Cystic Fibrosis and St. Killians School, Bishopstown

Annivs : John & Hannah O'Mahony Lissarda Jeremiah Buckley Curraclough Tadgh Humpreys Rathfilane Cloughduv, Jim Shorten Pullerick, Maurice Galvin Gurranreigh