The Joy of Sport – We continue to be blessed with beautiful summer days. However, in truth, there is also a quietness these days following Cork’s defeat in the All-Ireland semi-final last weekend. While we are all disappointed now, please God, there will be better days ahead. The essence of sport is the hope that…
Summer Days – We are all grateful for the nice summer weather over the last few weeks. The bright days and long evenings help us all. A good few families are already on the move since the schools closed last week. Our prayer is that people and families will have a safe and enjoyable holiday. …
Golden Jubilee – This weekend We welcome Fr. Kieran O’Mahony OSA as he celebrates the golden jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood with us at 11am Mass. We welcome his Augustinian confreres and family members to the Mass. Not only is Fr. Kieran a regular visitor to Blackrock Parish but we are…
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…
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