Throughout Holy Week and Easter
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: From Monday in Holy Week this virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection will begin at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, then along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. The pilgrimage will start in Kilmocomogue Union, located on the border of Gougane Barra, and then will pass through Modiddy Union and Carrigrohane Union before arriving at the Cathedral. We invite you to join us this year virtually in the hope that next year we will walk together. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Stations of the Cross online HERE
Unmuted: What they said about Jesus A drama online in five episodes for Holy Week and Easter by the young people of the Cork Diocesan Youth Council. The first episode aired on Palm Sunday at 6 p.m. HERE
The other episodes are:
Palm Sunday, 28th March
Where’s the donkey? Click HERE
Wednesday, 31st March
Who’s in charge here? Click HERE
Maundy Thursday, 1st April
When he said, it he meant it Click HERE
Good Friday, 2nd April
Why is this one different? Click HERE
Easter Day, 4th April
What now? Click HERE
For Children and Families
The following resources have been assembled by the Children’s Ministry Group in the Diocese:
- Children’s Lenten Journey
- Holy Week and Easter
- Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Newsletter
- Easter Activity Pack for Families
- Muddy Church Easter
General Information
The Services listed below are those Services which are available to you online. Click the links to reach them. Links which link to the Diocesan YouTube Channel will be updated as a connection to the specific Service is available.
For information about Holy Week and Easter in parishes and chaplaincies not listed below you may
- contact the local clergy using the list HERE or
- find out who to contact by place/locale within the Diocese HERE
General information about Services is available on the Diocesan Website HERE
Some parishes make other provision for worship for their parishioners including by email, by post, or by hand delivery.
28th March 2021 ~ Palm Sunday
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton online HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College online HERE
Live Services
09.15 a.m. Chapel of Christ the Healer Cork University Hospital: on radio CUH 102FM
10.00 a.m. Clonakilty: Morning Prayer Online
10.30 a.m. Midleton: Palm Sunday Service of the Word with Passion Gospel on Facebook and YouTube (from 2 p.m.)
10.30 a.m. Rosscarbery: ‘Kaleidoscope’ Family Time by ZOOM
10.30 a.m. Rosscarbery: Morning Prayer Online
11.00 a.m. Ballincollig: Palm Sunday United Celebration with Blessing of Palms Online
11.00 a.m. Carrigaline: Palm Sunday Service Online
11.00 a.m. Dunmanway and Ballineen: Palm Sunday Service of the Word Online
11.00 a.m. Mallow: ‘Entering Jerusalem with Jesus’ Online and by ZOOM
11.00 a.m. Youghal: Palm Sunday Eucharist with Blessing of Palms and Passion Gospel Online
11.15 a.m. Cork (Cathedral) – Choral Eucharist of Palm Sunday Online
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
Recorded Services
Bandon (from 7.00 a.m.): Eucharist with Blessing of Palms and Passion Gospel Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 11.30 a.m.): Service of the Word with Blessing of Palms Online
Douglas Union with Frankfield (from early morning): Palm Sunday Eucharist with blessing of the Palms and Reading of the Passion Gospel Online
Skibbereen (from 10 a.m.): Palm Sunday Eucharist with Blessing of Palms & Passion Gospel Online
Moviddy Union (from 9.00 a.m.): Morning Prayer and Passion Gospel Online
Printed Services available Online
Kinsale Union: Holy Week Reflection HERE
29th March 2021 – Monday in Holy Week
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Live Services
10.30 a.m. Carrigaline: Morning Prayer by ZOOM
11.00 a.m. Douglas Union with Frankfield: Holy Week Reflection via ZOOM
8.00 p.m. Mallow: Service of Reflection (with words, art and music) Online and by ZOOM
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
Recorded Services
Carrigrohane (from 11.00 a.m.) Service of the Word HERE
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Service of the Word Online
Moviddy Union (from 8.00 p.m.: Holy Week Service Online
Rosscarbery: Daily Prayer Online
30th March 2021 – Tuesday in Holy Week
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Live Services
10.30 a.m. Carrigaline: Morning Prayer by ZOOM
11.00 a.m. Douglas Union with Frankfield: Holy Week Reflection via ZOOM
8.00 p.m. Mallow: Service of Reflection (with words, art and music) Online and by ZOOM
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
Recorded Services
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Evening Prayer Online
Iniscarra (from 11.00 a.m.) Service of the Word Online
Moviddy Union (from 8.00 p.m.: Holy Week Service Online
Rosscarbery: Daily Prayer Online
31st March 2021 – Wednesday in Holy Week
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Live Services
10.30 a.m. Carrigaline: Morning Prayer by ZOOM
11.00 a.m. Douglas Union with Frankfield: Holy Week Reflection via ZOOM
6.30 p.m. Mallow: Jesus, Holy Week and Easter – Youth Event – Meet the Rector Online and by ZOOM
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
8.00 p.m. Youghal: Evening Prayer Online
Recorded Services
Blarney (from 11.00 a.m.) Service of the Word Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Late Evening Office Online
Durrus (from 6.00 a.m.): Holy Communion Online
Moviddy Union (from 8.00 p.m.: Holy Week Service Online
Rosscarbery: Daily Prayer Online
1st April 2021 – Maundy Thursday
Diocesan Service
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Annual Diocesan Chrism Service of Maundy Thursday
12 noon Diocesan Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Ordination Vows (from Noon) HERE
The Order of Service for the Chrism Eucharist may be accessed or downloaded HERE
From 9.00 p.m. Diocesan Service of Tenebrae (recorded by the parishioners of Kilmocomogue Union – Bantry and Durrus) HERE
Live Services
6.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Tenebrae on Facebook and YouTube (from 2 p.m.)
6.30 p.m. Carrigrohane Union: Agape from homes in the parish. Register Online
8.00 p.m. Cork (Cathedral) – Choral Eucharist of Maundy Thursday and Stripping of the Altars Online
8.00 p.m. Mallow: Watching in the Garden with Jesus Online and by ZOOM
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
8.00 p.m. Rosscarbery: Service for Maundy Thursday on ZOOM
8.00 p.m. Youghal: Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper and Stripping of the Altar Online
Recorded Services
Bandon (from 7.00 p.m.): Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper and Stripping of Altar Online
Blarney (from 11.00 a.m.) Service of the Word Online
Caheragh (from 8 p.m.): The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Spiritual Communion Online
Douglas Union with Frankfield (from 6 p.m.): The Eucharist of Maundy Thursday to commemorate the Institution of the Lord’s Supper and the Vigil of Good Friday Online
Moviddy Union (from 8.00 p.m.: Holy Week Service Online
Rosscarbery: Daily Prayer Online
Printed Services available Online
Kinsale Union: Holy Week Reflection HERE
2nd April 2021 – Good Friday
Things to do and view online
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College HERE
Stations of the Cross online HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at the source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Live Services
12 Noon Carrigaline: Children’s Service Online and by ZOOM
12 Noon Cork (Cathedral) – Proclamation of the Cross Online
12 Noon Kinsale – Ecumenical Reflection on the Cross Online
12 noon Mallow: Jesus, Holy Week and Easter – Youth Event – Meet the Rector Online and by ZOOM
3.00 p.m. Mallow: Words from the Cross Online and by ZOOM
8.00 p.m. Dunmanway and Ballineen: Reflective Service for Good Friday Online
8.00 p.m.. Midleton: Compline on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
8.00 p.m. Rosscarbery: Service for Good Friday on ZOOM
8.00 p.m. Youghal: Evening Prayer Online
8.30 p.m. Clonakilty: Evening Prayer and Reflections on the Cross Online
Recorded Services
Bandon (from 8.00 a.m.): The Liturgy of Good Friday Online
Carrigrohane (from 11.00 a.m.) Service of the Word Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Service of the Word Online
Douglas Union with Frankfield (from Noon): ‘An Hour by the Cross’ – Readings, Music and Meditations for Good Friday (available from Noon) Online
Moviddy Union (from 8.00 p.m.: Holy Week Service Online
Skibbereen (from 12 noon): Reflection at the Foot of the Cross Online
Printed Services available Online
Kinsale Union: Holy Week Reflection HERE
3rd April 2021 – Easter Eve
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
The Passion Gospel read by School Chaplains and Sixth years from Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School and Midleton College online HERE
Stations of the Cross online HERE
The Way of the Cross with Saint Fin Barre: Gougane Barra to Cork: A virtual journey of prayer, readings, music and reflection starting at he source of the River Lee, at Gougane Barra, journeying along the Lee Valley to Cork, to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (marking the 150th anniversary of its consecration. This will be available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel HERE (check back in for update link and to set a reminder)
Live Services
8.00 p.m. Mallow: Waiting for the light of Christ – Preparing for the Easter Dawn Online and by ZOOM
9.00 p.m. Carrigaline: Easter Vigil Online
9.00 p.m.. Midleton: Easter Vigil and First Communion of Easter on Facebook and YouTube (shortly afterwards)
Recorded Services
Cork (Cathedral from 6.00 p.m.) Vigil of Easter Eve Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 8 p.m..): Easter Vigil Online
Skibbereen (from 8 p.m.: Easter Vigil Online
4th April 2021 – Easter Day
Diocesan Services and Online Events
A Message for Holy Week and Easter from Bishop Paul Colton HERE
Live Services
6.30 a.m. Sun-Up Easter Dawn Service organised by CDYC on ZOOM
09.15 a.m. Chapel of Christ the Healer Cork University Hospital: on radio CUH 102FM
10.00 a.m. Clonakilty: Easter Service of Holy Communion Online
10.00 a.m. Rosscarbery: Easter Celebration Online and by ZOOM
10.30 a.m. Midleton: Easter Eucharist Facebook and YouTube (from 2 p.m.)
11.00 a.m. Ballincollig: A Celebration of Easter Day with Holy Communion Online
11.00 a.m. Carrigaline: Easter Eucharist Online
11.00 a.m. Dunmanway and Ballineen: The Easter Story Online
11.00 a.m. Mallow: Easter Celebration Online and by ZOOM
11.00 a.m. Youghal: Easter Eucharist Online
Recorded Services
Bandon (from 7.00 a.m.): Service of Holy Communion for Easter Online
Crosshaven and Nohoval (from 11.30 a.m.): Service of Holy and Spiritual Communion Online
Douglas Union with Frankfield (from early morning): The Eucharist of Easter Day Online
Durrus (from 6.00 a.m): Holy Communion Online
Moviddy Union (from 9.00 a.m.) Holy Communion Online
Skibbereen (from 10.00 a.m.): Easter Day Eucharist Online
Printed Services available Online
Kinsale Union: Easter Reflection HERE
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