Notices

Summertime & Parish News ~ 29th June 2025

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…


SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ~ 22nd June 2025

School Holidays

Our parish primary schools will close for the summer holidays during the coming week.  We are very appreciative as a parish for what our schools do for our children and their families.  Please God, everyone will have a nice holiday and well-deserved rest.

We wish the Sixth Classes every blessing as they move…


Trinity Sunday ~ 15th June 2025

Trinity Sunday Communion is at the heart of the celebration of Trinity Sunday. We recognise and value a sense of community in our parish and our area. Communion is something which runs even more deeply. Often times, it can be something quiet or even silent. When we gather in the church for Mass, we may…


Parish News ~ 15th June 2025

Lourdes Pilgrimage from Ballinlough Parish and our Family of Parishes as part of the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage 19th – 24th September 2025. Direct flights from Cork. Staying in the Saint Sauveur Hotel. Cost is €995 per person. For general enquiries 085-2525040

Holy Cross Webcam is available at https://www.churchmedia.tv/ HCMahon St. Michael’s Cemetery Mass…


Pentecost ~ 8th June 2025

This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the his weekend we celebrate Pentecost, members of the early church and on each of us as we live our faith in God each day.  The Spirit gives courage.  We need that same courage in our own personal, family and parish life as…


Parish News ~ 8th June 2025

Lourdes Pilgrimage from Ballinlough Parish and our Family of
Parishes as part of the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage 19th –
24th September 2025. Direct flights from Cork. Staying in the Saint
Sauveur Hotel. Cost 995 euro per person. For general enquiries
085-2525040
St. Michael’s Cemetery Annual Remembrance Mass on


Holy Communions 2025

Holy Communions 2025

Our concluding Do This in Memory Mass for all the First Holy Communion children and their families was a great success last Sunday.  There was a great attendance and a lovely atmosphere in the church and afterwards.  We are grateful to all those who have helped to arrange these Masses…


Parish Notices ~ 1st June 2025

Lourdes Pilgrimage from Ballinlough Parish and our Family of Parishes as part of the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage 19th – 24th September 2025. Direct flights from Cork.  Staying in the Saint Sauveur Hotel.  Cost 995 euro per person.  For general enquiries 085-2525040

St. Michael’s Cemetery Annual Remembrance Mass on Wednesday 25th June @ 7.30pm.



Month of May ~ 18th May 2025

Month of May

We have been blessed with magnificent weather for a few weeks now and gratefully look forward to another good week ahead.  May truly has been beautiful.  It is the month of Mary and the month for all the First Holy Communion ceremonies in the church.  The sunshine has added to the joy…