Holy Cross Church & Parish News ~ 20th September 2026

Published on September 18, 2026

Holy Cross Church – on this Sunday, the 12.15pm Mass in Holy Cross will be a celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the church.  A Redemptorist led Triduum of Prayer will take place from Monday – Wednesday of this week with 9.30am Mass each morning in Holy Cross Church and a celebration each evening at 7.30pm prepared with different groups in Mahon Parish. These events are a celebration of the people of the parish and our community.  In celebrating this milestone for Holy Cross, we remember all those who worked so hard to support the building of the church especially those now gone to their eternal reward.  While we celebrate the past, we look to the future with trust and hope.  May the eternal light of Heaven shine on those who gave so much.  May God bless us all as we celebrate together and may the strength and resilience of the Holy Cross of Jesus continue to be a blessing in our lives and our parish community. St. Michael, pray for us. –  Fr. Michael

Annual Remembrance Mass – for all those who have died from our parish over the last year will be celebrated on Monday 2nd November @ 7pm. They have gone no further than to God and God is very near.

First Communions 2027

Sat. 24th Apr.             Scoil Ursula & St. Michael’s NS

Sat. 8th May               Gaelscoil Mhachan (in Holy Cross)

Sat. 15th May             Beaumont BNS

Sat. 22nd May             Beaumont GNS

Sat. 29th May             Scoil na Croise Naofa (in Holy Cross)

Do This in Memory parish-based First Communion preparation programme will commence on Sat. 17th October @ 6pm Mass.

Christian Meditation Group – A group of people from our Family of Parishes continue to meet on each Friday morning at 10.15am in the Parish Centre. After a short introduction there is 20 minutes of silent prayer/meditation concluding with the Our Father. We welcome you to join us. Contact 087 6477841 for details.

Gougane Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday 27th September next.

Holy Cross Church – Fortieth Anniversary – preparations continue in Mahon Parish to celebrate this landmark very soon.  The Redemptorist Fathers will lead a Triduum of Prayer from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd September.  The themes will be Hope, Healing & Community.  Remembrance of those who have been involved and supported the construction and development of the church will also be honoured.  There will be a special Mass on Sunday 20th September @ 12.15pm and all are welcome. – Fr. Michael

Fr. Michael

085 8735905

frmichael@corkandross.org