St. Michael's Parish 
Christ is Risen – We are now well into the season of Easter. We look forward to warmer days ahead in late April and early May, particularly as children, families and schools are preparing for the celebration of First Holy Communion. Easter shines a bright light into a dark world. Easter scatters the clouds of darkness so that we can see the bright light of hope. This year, more than ever, we need to see the light of hope in a world surrounded by the clouds of uncertainty and war. More than ever, we need hope, life and joy. May these Easter days lift our hearts and spirits. May the sun shine warmly on the children and families of our parish and Family of Parishes. May hope always prevail. Christ is risen. Fr. Michael
Celebration of Baptism during Easter – Congratulations to Baby Noah Peter Hickey, his parents Aoife and James, his godparents, Mary and Tom for a beautiful celebration at 11am Mass last Sunday. Many people present remarked that it was a special celebration and very helpful to understand the Sacrament of Baptism in a very practical way.
Cork Light Orchestra Concert – well done to all involved in this on last Sunday afternoon. SMA Parish are very grateful to all who attended and especially to our own church for accommodating the event.
Trocáire Boxes – please return these to the church so that we can forward them to Trocáire very soon.
Annual Cemetery Mass on Wednesday 24th June @ 7.30pm in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Welcome to Gaudete, the church choir from St. Patrick’s Church in Rochestown who will sing at 11am Mass this Sunday. Thanks to their musical director, Pat Sheehan Corbett. Best wishes to our own church choir who will sing in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross as part of the Church Choir Interchange.
Next Sunday, we will welcome the Kammerchor der Hochschule fur Musik und Theater from Hamburg as part of the Sacred Trail of Cork Choral Festival 2026.
Children’s Adoration – Friday 1st May from 3 – 3.30pm in St Michael’s Church, Blackrock. Join us for guided meditation, songs and time with Jesus. Children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. For more information contact: Katie (087 7798175)
Fr. Michael
085 8735905