St. Michael's Parish

Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

During the school holidays, many grandparents also have some time ‘off-duty’.  This weekend we celebrate our grandparents and the central role that they have in their families with their grandchildren and especially the opportunity to share their faith and wisdom.

How beautiful are these words of yours,…

Hurler’s Prayer

It’s great that we can all enjoy this All-Ireland weekend.  Many will travel to Dublin for the match and many of us will stay at home to ‘mind the house’ and pray fervently for a Cork win.  We send our best wishes to Alan Connolly, Robbie Cotter and Wayne Sherlock flying the flag…

Corcaighabú

There is great expectation about as we all look forward to the All Ireland Final next Sunday.  Additionally, we have been blessed with great summer weather and sunshine during the past week.  Furthermore, there are a good few weddings being celebrated in churches and parishes.  The children are on school holidays and…

May They Rest in Peace

During the past week, two extraordinary religious returned to the House of the Father.  Br. Kevin Crowley OFM. Cap and Fr. Oscar O’Leary OFM dedicated their lives to serve those in need and on the margins.  Their deep faith in God and people propelled them to work quietly and effectively…

Summertime

As we look into the month of July, we are grateful for many good things that have taken place in our parish and Family of Parishes in recent weeks.

Cork Eucharistic Procession – there was a fine representation from Blackrock Parish at the Eucharistic Procession last Sunday.  It was a very prayerful…