Listen in as Mike and Rachel recall some of the early challenges and lore of church planting in Cork and reflect on lessons learned over the past two decades!

In Matthew 26:17–30, Jesus transforms the Passover into a new covenant meal, revealing Himself as the true Lamb of God. Communion is more than remembrance — it’s a return to the source, a reorientation of our hearts toward the One who gives us life.

Join us as we reflect on how the Lord’s Table invites us to confession, forgiveness, and hope, reminding us that Jesus remains the centre of our worship and the source of our renewal.

By God’s grace, Calvary Cork will be a healthy church home that creates life-giving environmentsfor spiritual growth and meaningful connections.By God’s grace, Calvary Cork’s Women’s Ministry will seek to support this vision by encouragingand equipping the women of Calvary Cork to flourish in their faith, identity, and purpose asdaughters of the King.Our goal is to serve the women of Calvary Cork by creating opportunities for spiritual growthand meaningful connection that are intentionally created to minister to the unique needs ofwomen.Here are a few ways we’re doing that:*Saturday Morning Brunch and Bible StudyEvery third Saturday of the month, we meet here at the church for pancakes and our Bible study.We arrive, we hang out and eat, and then we sit down in table groups for our study. Then wediscuss the lesson together and then end with prayer. So we have good food, biblical teaching,prayer, and a chance to get to know each other in a much deeper way than is often possible on aSunday morning.This year, we’ve started a new video series called Now and Not Yet, which focuses on thefaithfulness of God no matter what our current circumstances are. We’re being encouraged tosee that God is profoundly present, how He wastes nothing, how He’s active and using this exactmoment in our lives for His good purposes.So ladies, whether you come every month, or whether you’ve never been before, we encourageyou to come along next Saturday at 10 am and be encouraged and built up as women in thebody of Calvary Cork.Katie: For those of you who want to continue deeper in the themes of this study, we have astudy book available.The cost is 15 euro, we have one left. Otherwise have a look on Amazon UK as they arerestocking them one at a time.*Mums and Toddlers GroupOur team recognises the benefit of walking with one another through similar seasons, and soKari and Erin, who are both mums of young children, are starting up a mums and toddlers groupwhich will meet every few months for a time of fellowship, connection, and play.Kari: First meet up is on November 8th, Conclusion:Speaking of WhatsApp groups, we have one for general events too, like Christmas parties andmore, so please sign up! We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our events. Being aChristian woman in this world is hard, so let’s be women who walk together and support oneanother and encourage each other to be women of God.

What others called waste, Jesus called beautiful. In Matthew 26:1-16 we watch treachery gather at the edges while a woman pours out costly love at the centre. This episode explores how true worship shines in a broken world and how even betrayal is woven into God’s redeeming plan.

Big idea: When others scheme or sell Him out, pour yourself out in devotion to the One who poured Himself out for you.

Text outline

• Treachery – v. 1-5

• Treasuring – v. 6-13

• Traitorous – v. 14-16

Marks of true worship

• Costly – Mark 14:5

• Humble – John 12:3

• Perceptive – Matthew 26:12

• Timely – Matthew 26:11

• Fruitful – John 12:3

Listen in to be encouraged toward heartfelt, grace-fuelled devotion to Jesus.

If you want alternates for the title, here are two more in the same vein:

• Between Plots and Perfume – Worship and Betrayal in Matthew 26:1-16

• A Beautiful Thing Before the Cross – Matthew 26:1-16

In this message from CEF Teen Camp, Mike Neglia continues exploring Jesus’ upside-down Kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount. Moving from “Blessed are those who mourn” to “Blessed are the meek”, Mike shows how true strength comes through surrender and how deep comfort is found in godly sorrow.

What kind of mourning does Jesus bless? Not self-pity or despair, but the grief that leads to repentance, renewal, and intimacy with God. And what is meekness? Far from weakness, it’s power under control — a steady, humble trust in the King who brings justice in His time.

Drawing from Scripture, culture, and real-life stories, this episode invites listeners to embrace a Kingdom posture of dependence and gentleness. In a world obsessed with self-expression and power, Jesus calls us to mourn what’s wrong and to trust God with gentle strength.

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In this message from CEF Teen Camp, Mike Neglia unpacks the opening words of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Discover how the Beatitudes reveal the King’s manifesto – not a checklist of virtues, but a portrait of those transformed by His grace.

Mike explains why humility is the gateway to blessing, why God fills only empty hands, and what it means to live as citizens of an upside-down kingdom. Featuring insights from Spurgeon, F.B. Meyer, and Emmanuel Asante, this episode challenges us to move from self-sufficiency to full dependence on Christ.

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In this short episode Peter Daunt, Elder and Trustee at Calvary Cork, challenges the modern obsession with self-fulfilment and invites believers to develop spiritual resilience rooted in maturity and dependence on God. Drawing on insights from Matthew’s gospel and Ephesians 4, Peter explores how to move from fitting God into a busy life to reorienting everything around Him. A timely call to grow up in Christ and align our lives with His purposes rather than our own.

Jesus paints a stark portrait of final judgment: the One crucified will one day reign as Judge, and our treatment of “the least” reveals where we stand. In this message, Pastor Mike Neglia unpacks the parable of the sheep and goats, reminding us that in Christ we are saved by grace, and our lives bear witness to that truth.

In this engaging conversation, Mike and Victor dive deep into their current teaching series "The End of the World According to Jesus", exploring Biblical perspectives on Christ's return and the critical concept of spiritual resilience. They discuss eschatological expectations, the importance of maintaining faith during both challenging and comfortable seasons of life, and practical ways Christians can prepare their hearts for Jesus' return.Key Topics Discussed:

• Misunderstandings about the Rapture

• Biblical signs of Jesus' return

• The danger of "zeal without knowledge"

• Spiritual resilience: What it means and how to develop it

• Maintaining faith in good times and bad

• Different theological perspectives on end-times events

Memorable Quotes:

• "The time to prepare isn't when it's happening. The time to prepare is beforehand."

• "We're on the welcoming committee, not the party planning committee."

Parable of the Talents explained – Matthew 25:14–30 sermon. What are you doing with the life God has entrusted to you? In this passage, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents – a story about servants, responsibility, reward, and the danger of wasting what the Master has given.

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Neglia unpacks the meaning of the parable and applies it to our lives today. You’ll hear why saving faith is also serving faith, how God entrusts different gifts and opportunities to each of us, and why comparison and sloth are deadly traps. Most importantly, you’ll see the hope of the gospel – that we don’t serve a harsh taskmaster, but a gracious Saviour who gave Himself for us and who delights to commend His people with the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Whether you are new to faith, curious about Christianity, or a mature believer longing to hear Christ’s commendation, this message will encourage you to use what God has given – not out of fear, but out of love, gratitude, and joy.