To arrive at the church at 7pm, but on Saturdays, Sundays and the eve of holydays must be no later than 4:30pm, due to evening Masses etc. No eulogy at Funeral Masses.
Urgent Sick calls & Funeral Masses
When Fr. Cotter is not available, please look for a priest that is available from the surrounding parishes – only for these essential services.
- Fr. Barry, St. Coleman’s : 086 8157952
- Glanmire: 086 8168668;
At least 4 months notice is needed to the church, and seperatly to the local Civil Register.
Each party completes Marriage documents at least 3 months before marriage in Ireland, and at least 4 months before marriage abroad.
A premarriage course is obligatory for all couples. Please arrange well in advance of the big day.
Cork & Ross Pre Marriage Courses and Marriage Connselling Centre: 021-4275658
The Civil Requirememts are that all couples need to contact The Registrars Office at Adelaide Street, Cork, Tel. 021-4275126 for the information that applies to you. It is entirely the couple's responsibility to know the regulations and see that they, and all involved with their wedding comply with them
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The Priest officiating at the marriage must be on the Registrars List of Solemnisers (priests). Priests not working in the Diocese must apply to the Bishop to be added to the list - temporarily.
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A new Marriage Registration Form will be drawn up for the couple when they go to the Registrars Office to give notice of their intended marriage more than 3 months before the date of marriage. This will have a lot more information and will replace the Civil Form filled out by the priest up to now
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After being greeted by the priest at the altar both must make a public verbal declaration of no civil impediment, according to an approved formula. This must be signed and witnessed after the Mass/cermony, as well as the couples Marriage Registration Form. The couple must register the marriage within a month.
Note: there are no changes to the church's requirements for marriage.
During the Easter Vigil and on the 2nd and 4th complete weekend of every month. 2 weeks notice required.
Glenville: Saturday at 6 pm only
Watergrasshill: Sunday at 12.15 pm only.
Saturdays: Before evening masses.
Eve of Holy Day: Before evening mass.
First Friday: Before evening mass.
Penitential Services: The week before Christmas and Easter as announced.