St. Michael's Parish 
Celebrating Together – our church and parish centre has been very busy in recent times as we continue through Advent and approach Christmas. We had a wonderful concert in the church last Sunday evening which was very well attended. We were delighted to facilitate and welcome the Polish Community to the Parish Centre last weekend as they celebrated a milestone for their community. The Parish Centre was beautifully decorated and a true Polish celebration followed.
We welcomed the Confirmation candidates and their families to the Vigil Mass last Saturday. The church was full with families and young people for the enrolment ceremony and we are grateful to all those who arranged and supported the gathering. This weekend, we again welcome the First Holy Communion children and their families to the third Mass as part of their Do This in Memory programme. This year there will be nine such Masses.
And now for the Christmas period as we prepare in the church and the parish to gather to celebrate the Birth of Jesus. The local schools will be coming to the church to celebrate their carol concerts and Nativity plays. These are special days in a great community with a very strong sense of parish. May the Lord bless us all as we prepare for Christmas and the new year. Fr. Michael
Praying Together – we continue to become familiar with some of the small changes as to when we stand and kneel during Mass. Hopefully these will become routine for us soon.
Thank You – for your tremendous generosity to the parish in the weekly offertory collection and scheduled church maintenance collections as well as direct debit and online contributions via the ‘Donate’ button on the parish website. May the Lord bless you for your loyalty and generosity.
Do This in Memory Mass – on this Saturday 6th December @ 6pm.
Christmas Dues Envelopes – are being delivered to homes these days and are also available in the church.
Christmas Masses on Wednesday Christmas Eve @ 3pm (co-ordinated by SMA Parish), 6pm & 8pm. Thursday, Christmas Day @ 9am & 11am.
Christmas Confessions after Masses on weekend of 20th/21st December
Monday 8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Mass @ 9.30am.
First Confessions 2026
Mon. 2nd March Scoil na Croise Naofa (in Holy Cross)
Tue. 3rd March Beaumont GNS
Wed. 4th March Beaumont BNS
Thurs. 5th March Scoil Ursula & St. Michael’s NS
Mon. 9th March Gaelscoil Mhachan
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Fr. Michael
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