Ad Multos Annos – This weekend we warmly congratulate Canon Tadgh O’Mathúna who celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood during the week. On 17th June 1966, he was ordained as a priest here in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock. That began a long association for him with our church and…
Summertime – Please God, we will have some better days ahead in June and into the summer. We are very grateful to those who joined in the 100th Cork Eucharistic Procession last Sunday in very wet conditions. Despite the dreadful weather, there was a fine attendance, and it was good to see our…
Examinations – We are thinking of our examination students these days. The state exams began last Wednesday. It’s a huge moment for our young people and we pray that they will give of their very best these days. In life, examinations are not everything and we pray that our young people will find happiness and…
First Holy Communion Celebrations – We had a wonderful Mass last Sunday morning with all the First Holy Communion children and their families. Many remarked that there was a lovely atmosphere in the church for the Mass. It also helped to see that we pray as a parish community to support the children, their families…
100th Cork Eucharistic Procession – this will be an historic moment for our Diocese and for Cork City. The first Eucharistic Procession took place to bring people together after the many divisions. A lot of preparations have been undertaken over the last year to ensure that this milestone is honoured and very much looking to…
Graduation – Sixth Years and post primary school communities will be celebrating graduations very soon. Not only has this school year passed quickly but the six years of post primary school has also passed by quickly. Schools are also celebrating annual award ceremonies and it’s truly impressive to see the personal and academic achievements of…
First Holy Communions – our church is a very busy place during these weekday mornings as the First Holy Communion children from our parish schools practice for the Communion ceremonies. There is always a lovely atmosphere as the children are guided, prepared and supported by their schools in this. Not only are the children being…
The Month of May – we have just commenced the special month of May. First off, we welcome Kammerchor der Hoschschule fur Musik und Theater from Hamburg to 11am Sunday Mass this weekend. The Cork Choral Festival concludes this weekend and we always appreciate the presence of international choirs in our parish on the first…
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…
Pope Leo has quietly introduced himself to the world in the course of the last year. In recent times, we have heard him speak clearly and calmly about the mission of the church in the world and the mission of believers to be peacemakers, ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’. His firm and gentle words help and…
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