January

The old phrase that ‘January is a long month’ is so true this year. The children are back at school for two weeks already and there are two more weeks remaining in the month.  However, this long wait, will make February all the more welcome as we look forward to brighter and warmer days ahead.  Like so many things in life, it’s hard to imagine this happening yet it is already quietly unfolding.

I often use this image at funeral Masses in the church as families place the name of their loved one on our Remembrance Tree.  The tree looks bare yet as the names are added, it’s as if it comes back into life and into summertime.  For all of us, the sun does rise again though it can be hard to visualise that at the time of bereavement and loss.

May the Lord guide us through these hard days of January into the brightness and gentle warmth of Springtime. May the Lord console and comfort those bereaved and for whom this month can be so long.  May the Lord bless our children and young people preparing for the celebration of the Sacraments this year and who will be involved in Masses here in the church in coming weekends.  – Fr. Michael

Christmas Dues Envelopes – remain available in the church.  Contributions can also be given to the ‘Priests Collection’ via the Donate button on the parish website.

Do This in Memory Mass for First Holy Communion children and their families on this Saturday 17^th January @ 6pm.

Confirmation 2026 – Ceremony of Light – Saturday 31^st January @ 6pm Mass – in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Mon. 2^nd March.

Fr. Michael

085 8735905

frmichael@corkandross.org