Dave Gunning in Concert at Tobar Mhuire: Sunday 5th May

WE are delighted to anounce the forthcoming concert with Dave Gunning. Make plans to join us on Sunday 5th May at 7.30pm. You can check him out on youtube. What are they saying about this artist........

“Dave Gunning is the next big thing in the True North of Song, an artist as compelling, as assured and attentive to every nuance of the writing process as Lightfoot, Cockburn and Stan Rogers before him.”  — Greg Quill, The Toronto Star 

“It’s a star-studded affair, but at the centre of it all is Gunning with his sparse folk sound and crystal clear lyrics that have made him a popular name along the east coast and into the U.S. and Europe over the last few years”.
eastcoastnoise.com

“Dave Gunning is a rising star in Canadian acoustic music. He’s the full package”.
thespec.com

Happy Easter!

Christ is Risen! He is Truly Risen! On behalf of the Tobar Mhuire Retreat Team and Community, we would like to extend our sincerely thanks to all of you who have helped to make our celebration of the Easter Triduum so powerful! As we move into the Easter Season, let was remember with great joy that our God is truly risen and is present to us each and every day! We encourage to take a few minutes and listen to this beautiful song written by Matt Maher, which was played at the Easter Vigil by Tobar Mhuire Youth and Young Adult Music Ministry Group!

News

Holy Week at Tobar Mhuire!

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday-Wednesday: 4-6pm, 7-9pm
Thursday-Saturday: 10-12am, 4-6pm

Worship
Monday-Thursday: 9am Eucharist
Holy Thursday: 8pm Eucharist
Good Friday: 3pm Liturgy of Good Friday 
& 7pm Biblical Way of the Cross
Holy Saturday: 9.30pm Solemn Easter Vigil

Retreats & Reflection
Tuesday, 7.30-9pm
Stories of Faith
Very exciting speaker TBA! 

Wednesday-Sunday
Holy Week Retreat 
Join Fr. Tom for prayer, discussion & fellowship during the most significant week of the Christian calendar. Visit daily or stay overnight in one of our suites. Call Reception today to register & receive more details. 

Private Retreat
Holy Week is a great opportunity to take time out from your regular routine. If what you seek is quiet space for reflection, we invite you to join us during this Holy Week. Call to reserve a guest room for private retreat. 

We welcome with great hope and expectation Pope Francis I

There is great Hope and expectation that this Pope will help create a compassionate church that will not only welcome diversity but learn, once again, to celebrate it. We look for inspirational teaching that will draw the good out of us all and hope that the vision of Love will be at the centre of all we as a Church say and do. This is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be GLAD.
Fr. John

Stories of Faith Speakers in March:

Tuesdays in Lent:  STORIES OF FAITH

Tuesday 19th February ~ 7.30-9pm

To celebrate the ‘Year of Faith’ we invite you to join us for a
series of evenings during the Lenten season, in which people share their own faith stories, and how it has given hope to their lives.

The evenings will hopefully inspire us to a renewed faith and
give encouragement in what many experience as dark days for our church. The series will begin with Fr Aidan Troy C.P. Parish priest of St Joseph’s, Paris.

A full list of speakers will be published soon.
Voluntary donation

Thanks to Sr. Perpetua & all who contributed to this fabulous night:

The Once return to Tobar Mhuire February 2013

We are delighted to welcome back that great trio from Newfoundland The Once. They attracted a full house last time made lots of new fans. Be sure to join us  Saturday 2nd February 2013 Doors open 7.30pm  Donation £15

Happy New Year

New Year Greetings to you from the Passionist Community at Tobar Mhuire. As we let go the old year we strive to embrace the new one with optimism, faith and the promise of New Beginings.  May 2013 be a year of openness to diversity and a rich celebration of what unites us. May we put aside narrow small thoughts that put heavy burdens on self and others, embracing instead something of the expansive thoughts of the Sacred One....pressed down and flowing over.
Fr. John cp

NEW PROGRAMME AVAILABLE   JAN - SEPT 2013

Be sure to check out our new 2013 programme its full of DAY.....EVENING and WEEKEND events. You can request a paper copy from secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com or telephone 028 44830242. Alternatively it can be downloaded by going to the programme tab, from where you will be able to download a copy.

Christmas raffle winners announced!

Christmas Confessions Tobar Mhuire

Tuesday    18th December   7pm-9pm    Frs Ephrem & Mel

Wednesday 19th December     7pm-9pm   Frs. Ephrem & Mel

Thursday  20th December     4pm-6pm   Frs. Ephrem & Mel  / 7pm-8.45pm   Frs.Tom & John

Friday 21st December    3pm-6pm  Frs. Frs. Pat & Tom /  7pm-8.45pm   Frs. Ephrem & Mel

Saturday 22nd December   3pm-6pm    Frs. Tom & Ephrem / 7pm-8.45pm   Frs. John& Mel

Monday   24th December  10am-1pm    Frs. Pat & Mel/  3pm-6pm  Frs. Tom & Ephrem

 Christmas
    Vigil Mass:  
9pm

Christmas Fair enjoyed by all

Just a quick note to let you know we all had a great day on Sunday 25th November. Over 180 children visited Santa and the place was packed with families from all over the county and beyond.  The community were on hand to meet and greet and the day went very well due to the efforts of our many volunteers. As this was our first effort at such an event we were on tenderhooks as to how it would go!  As soon as we opened the door we were assured that we were going to have a great day.  More photos to follow........

Christmas Craft Fair Tobar Mhuire Sunday 25th Nov. 1pm-5pm

Make plans to join us!

We hope you and the family will join us for a fun day at Tobar Mhuire. For those who have not yet visited the refurbished Retreat this will be a good time to see the place.  We will have a variety of Christmas crafts, Home made Christmas tray-bakes and desserts coffee non-alcoholic mulled wine, and for the children face painting and of course a visit to Santa. We have recieved a large number of gifts which you could win at the rickedy wheel. You can go for a stroll and visit the Retreat Chapel. Our religious shop will be displaying a large range of Christmas items for you to look at.  So why not make plans to join us on Sunday 25th November  between 1pm - 5pm
 

Election of new Superior General and Curia

The 46th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ has elected Father Joachim Rego CP as Superior General,

The 46th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ has
elected the following religious as General Consultors: Father Denis
Travers CP of the Province of the Holy Spirit, Australia;
Father Antonio Maria Munduate Larrea CP of the Province of the
Holy Faith, Colombia; Father Michael Ogweno CP of the Vicariate
of Our Lady, Mother of Africa, Botswana South Africa, and Zambia; Father
Augusto Canali CP of the Province of Calvary, Brazil and Mozambique;
Father Giuseppe Adobati CP of the Province of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Italy (North); Father Sabinus Lohin CP of the Province of Our Lady, Queen of
Peace, Indonesia. Father Augusto Canali was subsequently elected as First
General Consultor.

Autumn Programme now available

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We are pleased to publish our autumn and winter programme. If you would like a copy contact us at: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com or telephone 028 44830242

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
IMPORTANT CHANGES

BEGINNING MONDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

Community Morning Prayer:   7.45am
    Community Eucharist:   8am

Please Note
Due to increased Residential Retreats there will be no public Eucharist on Saturday's.

Confessions:  Thursday's  3pm-6pm  7pm-8.45pm
   Friday's      3am- 6pm
Saturday's    3pm-6pm

Please note
Due to increased Residential Retreats there will be no confessions on Friday and Saturday evenings

 
 Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday's  7pm-8.45pm                               

Photos from the recent Conference on The Passion of Christ & Reconciliation

Prof. Don Senior CP President of the Catholic Theological Union Chicago.

Some of the participants at the conference

Mr. Brian Mc Kee Assist. Retreat Director Tobar Mhuire

The conference was a great event for those who attended. Many of the participants have requested a copy of the talks, which were professionally recorded by Frank Trias CP. For more information go to the tab: Don Senior Conference where you can obtain more information and how to order  etc.

No Confessions due to Conference July 27th-28th July 2012

We are hosting a major conference this coming weekend as a result confessions are suspended for the weekend...also there will be no 11am Mass on Saturday 

The Passionist Community at Tobar Mhuire are delighted to welcome Fr. Donald Senior CP a well known Scripture Scholar from the United States. He will be presenting his talks over three days and the event is open to anyone who is interested.The community will be joined by Passionists from other houses as well as others interested in the theme of: The Passion of Jesus Christ and Reconcilliation.
It is still not too late to register to join us contact The Secretary at Tobar Mhuire tel:028 44830242 See below poster for details.

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Scripture Scholar to Speak at Tobar Mhuire Conference: Don Senior, CP

World leader of Passionists on recent visit to Tobar Mhuire

We were delighted to welcome the leader of the world -wide congregation of Passionists.  Very Rev. Ottaviano D'Egidio CP.  V. Rev Dennis Travers CP the assistant General accompanied him and both were very pleased with the developments they saw at Tobar Mhuire.

In this photo they are joined with Brian Mc Kee (Assistant Retreat Director) and Cheryl Rice and Paige Cargioli our full time volunteers.

The General was in Ireland for the recent Provincial Chapter during which Fr. Pat Duffy CP was re-elected for a second term as Provincial of St. Patrick's Province. As you know Pat is a member of our community here in Tobar Mhuire.

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Emily Smith live in Tobar Mhuire June 10th

Emily has toured worldwide performing on the main stage of many of the world's most prestigious festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, Denmark's Tonder Folk Festival, Canada's 'Celtic Colours' and the National Folk Festival in Australia. She has also taken her music to audiences in Japan, Russia, New Zealand and North America.

Alongside her solo career Emily has worked with an array of artists from the folk scene and beyond including Richard Thompson, Eddi Reader, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Karine Polwart, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham. In 2005 she was one of eight UK songwriters commissioned to be part of collaborative project 'Burnsong' and in 2009 she was a writer in 'The Darwin Song Project' which produced a live album and DVD of newly written songs inspired by the life and work of Charles Darwin.

TV appearances include the award winning Transatlantic Sessions 4, BBC Songs of Praise, Scotland's 'Hogmanay Live', BBC Northern Ireland's Ulster-Scots series 'Santer' and an exclusive performance for Sky Arts Channel filmed at Cambridge Folk Festival in 2011. She has performed live sessions for Bob Harris and Aled Jones on their BBC Radio 2 shows as well as receiving regular airplay on BBC Radio Scotland and further afield.

"As far as I'm concerned she can walk on water"
MIKE HARDING, BBC RADIO 2

"One of the leading artists of the contemporary folk scene"
MAVERICK

"Surely the most impressive young instrumentalist
and songwriter singing in English"
THE GUARDIAN ****
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Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart live in Tobar Mhuire Sun. 29th April

US country duo Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart make a return visit to the region when they play in Tobar Mhuire on Sunday 29th April.

Earle is an adopted Texan (she was actually born in Lake Charles, Louisiana) while Stuart was originally from Kentucky before basing themselves in Nashville.

They have been musical partners (and husband and wife) for 20 years now and have travelled far and wide with their laid-back country-folk act.

Their US Chevy van has around half a million miles on the clock from their routes across North America. They come to Tobar Mhuire with a new album, Dedication (Gearle Records), featuring more of the pair’s down-home tales.

Please do make plans to join us for a great evening. Tickets are at the reduced rate of £15 and are available at tobar mhuire reception.

Holy Week is upon us and on behalf of the Tobar Mhuire Community I want to invite you to join in the Liturgical Celebrations which will take place throughout the week. This year Fr Tom will be conducting a Holy Week Retreat if any of you would like to join him for any of the talks feel free to do so. What follows is an outline of the events linked to the retreat.

Join in the Holy Week Retreat at Tobar Mhuire
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Tuesday Evening:      7.30pm Woman at the Cross
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Wednesday       7.45am Morning Prayer
8.00am  Mass
10.30am Retreat Talk
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Holy Thursday             9.45am Morning Prayer
10am    Retreat Talk
5pm     Seder Meal (Passover)
8pm    Mass of the Lord’s Supper
10pm  One hour Adoration
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Good Friday:                    9.45am  Morning Prayer
10am    Retreat Talk
3pm     Liturgy of Good Friday
7pm     Biblical Way of the Cross.
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Holy Saturday:                  9.45am Morning Prayer
10.00am  Retreat Talk
3pm    Retreat Talk
9.30pm  Easter Vigil

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Lorica of Saint Patrick I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation.

I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.

I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In obedience of angels,
In service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In preachings of the apostles,
In faiths of confessors,
In innocence of virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.

I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
From snares of the devil,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who desires me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a mulitude.

Dana Cooper in Concert at Tobar Mhuire Sunday 4th March

Sunday 4th March sees the begining of our 2012 Concert Series. We kick off with American singer songwriter Dana Cooper. We hope you can join us for a great musical evening. As well as having a good time you have the added satisfaction of doing a good thing.....proceeds go to the work of the Passionists at Tobar Mhuire.
Cooper’s talent has been obvious from the beginning. Signed with Elektra Records in 1973, that talent has taken him around the world, performing regularly to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and nearly every state in the Union. Always a critic’s favorite, he’s never rested on his laurels, as The Conjurer makes clear.

Often accorded the accolade of a ‘songwriter’s songwriter,’ his songs have been covered by numerous recording artists, many acclaimed songwriters themselves, including Maura O’Connell, Claire Lynch, Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner. He has been a featured performer on many prestigious TV and radio programs, including Austin City Limits and Mountain Stage, and he is a much-anticipated annual regular on the main stage at the esteemed Kerrville Music Festival. His worldwide audience includes hotbeds of Americana music in Europe, where Cooper has performed at the Belfast Songwriters Festival and tours regularly in Sweden and Denmark, often with support from the well-regarded Danish band The Sentimentals.

Dana Cooper Live at Tobar Mhuire Sun 4th March

Ash Wednesday:  Day of Atonement for the abuse shame within Church & Society

On 22nd February Ash Wednesday, we invite you to join us in a Day of Atonement for the abuse shame within church and society. We will begin the day with a short service  at 10am which will include an opportunity to receive the Ashes. Following this we will have Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day with a  Psalm of lament being sung  on the hour.  
We invite you to come throughout the day and we will conclude with a Service of Atonement at 7.30pm. We will be joined by the Harpist and Singer Deidre Seaver who will provide the music during the evening service.. If you wish to volunteer for one of the hours please contact Regina or Brigid at secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com

The Formal Relaunch of Tobar Mhuire 11th January 2012

Cheryl Rice, Anne Hanna, Paige Cargioli, Fr. Ephrem CP and John Carson

The day of the launch finally arrived. Almost 200 were packed into our Retreat Chapel to take part in the simple ceremony marking the relaunch of our Retreat Centre. Among the many guests were  Bishop Donal McKeown representing the Diocese of Down & Connor, Fr. Eustace CP who represented the St. Mungo's community Frs.. Gary CP and Kieran CP from Holy Cross, and Canon Sean Rogan PP Downpatrick. They were joined by representitives from the various political parties and civic groups.
Many of our benefactors joined us from all over Down and neighbouring counties. The day began with singing from the wonderful  Voices of Lecale led by Laura Plummer. At 2pm the choir led us in Pete Seegers version of Ode to Joy. Following this Fr. John outlined the journey that led to todays relaunch. He introduced the main speaker of the day V. Rev Fr. Pat Duffy CP Provincial of St Patrick's Province. Fr. Pat gave an inspirational talk where he outlined the many challenges that lie  ahead.

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Canon Sean Rogan PP Fr. John CP Bishop Donal McKeown Fr. Pat CP

Christmas Greetings from the Passionist Community

On behalf of the Tobar Mhuire Community I want to wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

This year we had a full church as we celebrated the great Feast of the Nativity. Present were lots of our established friends of tobar mhuire, as well as many new faces. Fr. Pat CP our Provincial was the main celebrant and preacher.

Joining us these days is Fr. Terence CP he is on leave from our mission in Zambia. He is also celebrating 50 years as a Passionist Priest.

Finally thank you for your on-going support to the life and mission of the Passionists here in Tobar Mhuire, we greatly appreciate it and remember all our benefactors each day in the community prayers.      Fr. John CP

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New Calendar for 2012

We are pleased to publish our calendar for the coming year. It is a celebration of the work that has been accomplished over the past three years. There are lots of wonderful photographs of the people and scenery that make up Tobar Mhuire.

It would make a fine gift for Christmas, particularly if you have friends who now live away from home, and who used to visit Tobar Mhuire. If you would like to have a calendar contact our secretary at 02844 830242 she will be pleased to send you one. The suggested donation for the calendar is £3.50

Proceeds go towards our Building Fund.

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New Passionist Sacred Music - Christmas CD

Every Knee Shall Bend.  The pieces in this collection of Advent and Christmas music range from Gregorian chant and newly arranged traditional carols to contemporary works adapted from various cultures.

We are very grateful to the Passionists of St. Paul of the Cross Province USA and particularly Fr. David  Cinquegrani CP who is the Director and Producer of this fine CD

If you can't make it to our shop and would like a CD call Brigid / Regina at 028 44830242  The donation is £10 and goes towards our building fund.

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New Retreats and Classes going well

I'm pleased to report the Tobar Mhuire has never been so busy.  We find ourselves hosting two and three groups at a time, such is the growing popularity of the place. We see old faces and lots of new ones. The team and staff are working hard to ensure that it is truly a place of welcome in the heart of County Down
Among the events we have hosted have been:

• Retreat Day for Clergy (Catholic & Protestant)
  
• Survivors of Trauma  Respite weekends
  
• Cancerlife Line Respite weekends
  
• Lurgan Youth event.
  
• Self Care for Professional Youth Workers

2012 will see even more Retreats and  Cultural events taking place at Tobar Mhuire. Next Years Programme will very soon be published. If you are aged between 14 - 25 yrs and are interested in music please get in touch to hear about our plans for our youth and young adult choir.

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Lynn Miles in Concert at Tobar Mhuire

The autumn season of musical events kicks off on Sunday 16th October with Lynn Miles.
Lynn is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer/songwriters with five albums to her credit including the stark Unravel, winning Miles a 2003 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional solo album of the year and Love Sweet Love earning her multiple Canadian Folk Music awards (best English songwriter, best contemporary singer).

Her album Slightly Haunted, was a Billboard magazine Top 10 pick for the year, while Unravel was praised by All Music Guide as "sounding as if it's been produced by Daniel Lanois in an Appalichian town" and "a diamond in the rough".

Miles recently decided to record a double album of songs, entitled Black Flowers Vol.& 2, both new and old songs, in a simple fashion, accompanying her voice with either solo acoustic guitar or piano. This sparse presentation crystallizes the quality of Lynn’s songwriting – highlighting the melody and lyrics in a way that only great songs can be presented. Lynn is finishing up her new album ‘Fall for Beauty’ and is gearing up for the release this fall. The album will be released in Canada first, available in stores and online, October 12, 2010.


MORE QUOTES:
“Canadian songbird Lynn Miles sings lusciously on her fifth country-tinged, folk-pop album (Love Sweet Love). Smart lyrics abound as she expounds on love lost and gained, sketched with dark hues and rising tempos.” - Billboard Magazine

“Lynn Miles is one of the most acclaimed songwriters to cross the border since Joni Mitchell.” - Dallas Morning News

“Lynn’s music often draws on her love of literature and poetry, but her magic as a songwriter is also in her ability to take life experiences and interpret them in a way that people relate to.” - The Tennessean

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Lynn Miles on Youtube:

New Retreats and Courses at Tobar Mhuire

Please take time to check out our Retreat Programme it contains the list of some new retreats and courses begining this autumn at Tobar Mhuire. January will see a co-operation with the Kinharvie Institute from Scotland they will be running a professional training course in Facilitation. This should be of particular interest to Church and community groups looking to improve their skills in facilitating various types of groups.

Young People needed for our Youth Choir

We are currently looking to recruit young people interested in joining our Youth and Young Adult Choir. Interested? phone 028 44830242 or email: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com  We will recruit 14 - 25 year olds at the moment we are planning to practice in Tobar Mhuire on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 pm and 9pm. The musical directors are both local Teachers. Come along and check it out!

The Once in Concert at Tobar Mhuire Monday September 5th

We kick off our Autumn Season of Concerts with the Group The Once. They will be playing in Tobar Mhuire on Monday 5th September at 8pm. As always proceeds are for our building fund.

The Once is a recently formed trio based out of St. John's, Newfoundland. The trio is comprised of Geraldine Hollett from Burin, Phil Churchill from Corner Brook and Andrew Dale from Coley's Point.

The trio first met in the summer of 2005 while working with the Rising Tide Theatre Company in Trinity. There they discovered a mutual appreciation for folk/traditional music, particularly for the music of their native Newfoundland and the British Isles .. Superb musicianship, clever arrangements and stunning harmonies make The Once a fresh and exciting new group whose rise will be worth watching. .. "The Once...are gifted with strong voices that tremble with richness and vitality...Their arrangements of Newfoundland and British Isles folk music are imaginative and newly minted with particularly fine a capella trio versions." --Stephen Pederson, The Chronicle Herald, Halifax .. Booking/Management:
Garrison Hill Entertainment Ltd.

L'Angelus back for a Summer Concert in Tobar Mhuire

Wednesday 20th July 2011
In Aid of Building Fund: Donation £20
Doors Open 7pm/ Concert Begins 7.30pm

L’Angelus is an American band of four siblings,

Katie Rees: Guitar, vocals
Paige Rees: Bass, vocals 
Johnny Rees: Drums, vocals
Stephen Rees: Fiddle, vocals, Saxophone, Pennywhistle and Harmonica

They play a variety of different genres, ranging from religious to bluegrass as well as some well known western songs and songsfrom their own Cajun
(French Canadian) background from Louisiana. 
Faith and Spirituality has a clear influence on L’Angelus’ music, which is made clear from their name which is the French for the Angelus prayer to the Virgin Mary. With every performance they play with enormous energy and passion and succeed at giving audiences the experience of upbeat and joyful songs as well as songs that speak to the audiences’ spirituality and are heart-felt and performed beautifully.
They are a truly talented act with lots to offer in the ways of both quality musicianship and vocal harmonies that are simply enchanting. They are not to be missed.

Summer  2011 Services

Because of our small number and the demands for community members to attend personal Retreats and holidays as well as other Pastoral commiments we will embark on a modified schedule of services this summer.

Begining July 4th - August 29th  there will be no community Mass in the public Chapel during the week. 
The 11am Mass on Saturdays will continue throughout the summer as well as the usual days/times for Confession. 

Holy Week Services at Tobar Mhuire 2011

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday  4pm-6pm  &   7pm-9pm    Frs. Mel & Tom
Tuesday  4pm-6pm  &   7pm-9pm    Frs. Mel & Ephrem
Wednesday  4pm-6pm  &   7pm-9pm   Frs. Mel & Ephrem
Holy Thursday  10am-12pm Frs. Pat & Ephrem / 4pm-6pm Frs Mel & Tom 
Good Friday 10am-12pm Frs. Mel & Ephrem /  4pm-6pm  Frs. Myles & Tom
Holy Saturday 10am-12pm  Frs. John & Ephrem / 4pm-6pm Frs. Tom & Pat

Sacred Triduum

Holy Thursday   Morning Prayer of the Church  9.45am Fr. Tom CP  
                        Mass of the Lord's Supper  8pm   Fr. Ephrem CP
                               Adoration at Altar of Repose:  10pm-11pm  Fr. Tom CP Gareth CP Frank CP Barry CP

Good Friday  Morning Prayer of the Church  9.45am  Fr. Tom CP
Solemn Commemoration of the Passion  3pm  Fr. Pat CP
Biblical Way of the Cross  7pm (open air) Gareth CP  Frank CP  Barry CP

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer of the Church  9.45am  Fr. Tom CP
 The Easter Vigil  9.30pm  Frs. Mel CP & John CP
                                     
                                                                         Easter Sunday  Day Mass 11am  Fr. Tom CP 
                             
                                                                 
                                                                                   
                                                    
                      

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L'Angelus in Concert  Easter Tuesday 26th April 2011

As we say goodbye to Krista Detor with the hope that we see her again next year, we are already gearing up for the next musical event which is L'Angelus.

Who are L'Angelus ?

Expert musicians, incredible singers and topnotch live entertainers, L’Angelus combines the best of Louisiana’s music traditions: cajun fiddle tunes for the dance crowd, saxophone driven swamp-pop, and New Orleans influenced R&B.   The result is a live show that rolls along with what Michael Doucet of Beausoleil calls “the instrumental energy of a freight train that knows no boundaries.”     And the band is all from one Louisiana family. Linda Rees got the group going in the mid 90’s with her four oldest children when her husband, John Sr., took a job in North Dakota training Taiwanese flight students how to fly jet aircraft.

Katie picked up the guitar, Paige the bass, Johnny the drums and Steve the fiddle, swamp pop saxophone and harmonica. By 2002, playing as Linda Lou and The Lucky 4, the group had performed at hundreds of county fairs, rodeos, demolition derbys and coffeehouses throughout the midwest and eastern United States. “We played mostly old country songs and 50’s and 60’s rock and roll songs. Crowd pleasers.” Katie says. “But Dad kept telling us that we’d eventually get back to our Cajun roots, because in Louisiana, music is still used to bring people together.”

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord.

 I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three. I bind this day to me for ever.
By power of faith, Christ's incarnation;
His baptism in the Jordan river;
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb;
His riding up the heavenly way;
His coming at the day of doom;*
I bind unto myself today.


The Community would like to wish all the friends of Tobar Mhuire from home and abroad  a very Happy St. Patrick's Day

We send greetings to young people who because of economic circumstances have left their country and who this year celebrate the National Saint far from their native land. We assure them that they are not forgotten and wish them well in their  quest for happiness.

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Krista Detor in Concert at Tobar Mhuire

Krista Detor will be performing in Tobar Mhuire on Sunday 3rd April at 7pm the concert is in aid of our Building Fund. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this singer/songwriter here are some of the comments she is attracting:

"..An artist of rare ability with a deep poetic gift..a CD so good that it deserves to make her famous.." 

Sample some of her music using the following link:
- AllMusic Guide

"Brilliant.. 5 stars!"
- NUVO Arts Magazine-
Krista Detor belongs in a box all by herself ...(but) is capable of making music quite as beautiful as any of Joni Mitchell's finer moments.
- No Depression / FlyinShoes
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"A wild ride for those ready to go through the looking glass without a safety rope..what Joanna Newsome wanted to be.."
-Midwest Record
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"Krista Detor is ever-so-amazing... It's not often that an album of this artistic heft felt so remarkably light and accessible; there's simply not a wasted word or misplaced note.."
- Direct Current .

Krista Detor's 2010 release "CHOCOLATE PAPER SUITES" – her 4th solo album – began with a whirlwind tour throughout Northern Europe and the United Kingdom. The new album's release in the U.S. was kicked off in Bloomington, Indiana on September 11, 2010. The new album consists of a series of five seamless 3-song suites, each connected by theme and/or imagery, and inspired by the works of Lorca, Dylan Thomas, and Darwin, among other thinkers, artists and experiences. You can find her at her many websites via: www.kristadetor.com.

Touring the U.S. and Europe consistently, Detor has shared stages with Joan Armatrading, Aaron Neville, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright, Sam Phillips, Richard Shindell, Jeff Daniels, Colin Linden, Chris Wood, Slaid Cleaves, Peter Mulvey, Jakob Dylan, Carrie Newcomer, Lucy Kaplansky, and John Gorka, among others, and travels with her partner and producer, David Weber.

I hope these comments are stimulating your appetite to join us for a great evening of entertainment. For tickets and more information contact: 028 44 830242   or email:  secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com

Passionist Assembly & Blessing of Retreat Chapel

Wednesday 26th January was the day selected for a Passionist Assembly, which this year was held in Tobar Mhuire. Passionists gathered from all over St. Patrick's Province (Ireland, Scotland & Paris). The day centred on  future planning and looked at such issues as: the best use of personnel and resources. There was a huge effort on the part of everyone concerned with the building to prepare for the day. The effort was worth it, the visiting Passionists were very impressed with what they saw...particularly the Chapel. Their many comments reflected a positive attitude towards the new begining that is envisaged for Tobar Mhuire. The day began  with a simple blessing of the chapel and new Icon Crucifix. During the ceremony Fr. Pat Duffy CP spoke of the challenges facing us as we work for the healing and renewal of the Church today. As the gathered Passionists sang their closing hymn the Icon was raised into position. The day continued in one of the newly renovated conference rooms. The event was reported on by the Irish News which featured the above photograph.

WELCOME BACK........

I'm delighted to be able to inform you that the following services are starting from the 3rd February 2011:

First Friday Confessions:  Thursday 3rd February                4 - 6pm & 7 - 9pm
   Weekend  Confessions:  Friday/Saturday 4th-5th Feb.     4 - 6pm & 7 - 9pm

Begining Friday 4th February 2011:
The Passionist Community:    Morning Prayer 7.45am
   ( Mon - Fri  )                         Eucharist          8.00am
        ( Sat)                               Eucharist          11am
The morning prayer and Eucharist will be in the Retreat Chapel all welcome.


WELCOME BACK.....

Not long now!

We will very soon be announcing the re-opening of Tobar Mhuire. The Community and staff are looking forward to welcoming you to our freshly renovated Retreat Centre. We have already published the interim Schedule of Retreats for 2011 soon we will add further events - as well as the times for Confession and our Community Mass and Prayer.

We hope to add to the services that were previously available in Tobar Mhuire, for example, we will soon be launching DANEO SERVICES at Tobar Mhuire. Daneo Services is a Pastoral Counselling service who work to integrate psychotherapy and spirituality. You can read more about them at:   www.daneo.org

In April we will see the begining of our CULTURAL EVENTS.
We kick off with the Singer/Songwriter from Indiana USA - KRISTA DETOR who will be performing in Concert at Tobar Mhuire. More details to follow. In the meantime please keep this Religious Life project in your prayers.

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Passionist Music CD now available

We now have the CD  Love Casts out Fear available, a fine collection of Sacred Music by the Passionists. This initiative is in aid of our Building Fund. We suggest a donation of £10 + £1.50 postage and packaging. To request CD please contact Eilish at 028 44830242 or Email: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com 

Happy Christmas 2010

On behalf of the community here in Tobar Mhuire I wish all our friends and benefactors a very happy Christmas.
Fr. John C.P.

Sacred Music from the Passionists

In January we relaunch Tobar Mhuire Retreat & Conference Centre. We are also happy to announce the release of an album of Sacred Music the proceeds of which will go towards the Tobar Mhuire Building Fund. The music was originally produced by The Passionists at West Hartford Connecticut USA The Director and Producer is Fr. David Cinquegrani CP We are delighted to be able to release his music this side of the pond. The music collection is excellent and professionally produced. The CD is available for a suggested donation of £10 and can be ordered from our secretary at:secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com  

Love Casts Out Fear :     Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty * Lord By Your Cross and Resurrection * Psalm 85 * Adoro Te Devote-The Crucified of Today * This Is My Commandment * Love Casts Out Fear * O Sacred Head, Surrounded * Jesu Dulcis Memoria-May the Passion of Jesus Christ * Salve Sancte Pater * Hail Mary * Glory To God * This is the Day: Psalm 118 * Lamb of God Litany * O Filii et Filiae-O Sons and Daughters * Christ Yesterday Today, and Forever * God Be In My Head * Salve Regina * Lord By Your Cross and Resurrection

Tobar Mhuire - A winter delight!

Sadly we had to close...just for the next few weeks of course!  We had planned to stay open throughout the entire renovation but "health and safety" issues forced us to change our plans. We are sorry that we were unable to give groups more notice, but it all happened so quickly in the end. To them we say thanks for your patience and understanding. The work seems to be all coming together... we can see the light at the end of tunnel. It's been a fairly long haul but it now feels worth it.  Phase 2 (Retreat accomodation and Meeting rooms) will be handed back on the 23rd December. The final phase 2a (Chapel, Square and outdoor Stations of the Cross) will complete on the 25th January 2011 just in time for a Passionist Province Day to be held this year in Tobar Mhuire.
We are very fortunate in the staff here at Tobar Mhuire, they are entirely committed to welcoming visitors to this special place. We look forward to opening soon and hope you will make plans to visit us.

Chapel Renovation Tobar Mhuire

This is an artists impression of the new interior of the Chapel. This part of the project we expect to be complete in time for an important Passionist Assembly on the 26th of January 2011

BREAKING NEWS - BREAKING NEWS -

Recent meetings with our advisors has indicated that due to increased building activity it is no longer safe to allow public access to Tobar Mhuire.  Therefore we need to inform you that all services - and access to meeting rooms - will cease from Monday 29th November 2010 until early January 2011 - date to be announced. Whilst we regret having to make this decision, we believe it is prudent under the circumstances. We also believe that this action will help speed up the completion of the building project. Eilish, our secretary, will temporarily locate to a room at the front of the house and will still be available to help with Mass Cards and individual enquiries. Through this website we will keep you posted about dates and details of our re-launch in January.

BREAKING NEWS - BREAKING NEWS

Passionist Alumni : Meeting to be held in Tobar Mhuire 16th October 2010

On Saturday 16th October we will welcome a group of men who have  deep associations with the Passionists. They were all once members of our Congregation. They intend to gather for conversation, reflection, storytelling, song and celebration. Some of the group will have spent time in Tobar Mhuire as students or novices, I'm sure they will be keen to see the changes and hear of our plans for the future. We look forward to welcoming this group. Perhaps following the event we can post a photo and report on their gathering.

Building news

Work on phase two has begun. Visitors will notice the erection of the new  conservatory at the right side of the main house, and the new lounge and toilets are  begining to emerge at the back of the retreat wing. We are hopeful that the scheduled  handover of the building will take place on the 17th December 2010.

Already we have groups making bookings for various retreat weekends in the new year. We are greatly encouraged by the expressions of interest expressed by clergy from the diocese, as well as clergy from other denominations.         




           

New Stained Glass window located in the Community Choir (Chapel)

Fr. Pat Duffy CP (Provincial) Fr. Tom Scanlon CP (Novice Master) with Barry CP Frank CP and Gareth CP

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First Profession of Barry, Gareth & Frank 
September 19th 2010 Tobar Mhuire

Finally the great day of First Profession has arrived. The little Chapel was filled with family and friends of the three novices, as well as Passionists from Ireland and Scotland. Fr. Frank Keevins CP (1st Consulter) gave the homily. V. Rev. Canon Sean Rogan PP (Downpatrick) and V. Rev. Maurice Henry PP (Crossgar) joined in the celebration. Following the liturgy, the guests joined the community for a celebration meal in our newly refurbished dinning room. It was a day of great encouragement and hope for the newly professed, as well as for the Passionists of St. Patrick's Province. We wish Barry CP, Gareth CP and Frank CP a long life of happiness within the Passionist Congregation, and best wishes as they settle into their new home in London. More photos to follow.

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Novitiate Class with John Friel C.P. Superior and Tom Scanlon C.P. Novice Master
From left: John, Barry, Frank, Gareth and Tom

The good news is that this year 2009/2010 we have three novices living in community with us. Following a ten day directed retreat they recieved the Passionist habit and formally began their year-long novitiate.