Notices

Sincere Thanks ~ 27th April 2025

Sincere Thanks

Much has happened during Holy Week and Easter this year and so much to be grateful for as well.  We were blessed with prayerful and well attended ceremonies this year. There was a lovely atmosphere in the church during those days.

We are grateful to so many people who quietly give their time…


Parish & Local News ~ 25th April 2025

Easter Collection – thank you so much for your generosity and support in this collection last weekend.

Children’s Adoration – Friday 2nd May from 3 – 3.30pm in St Michael’s Church, Blackrock. Join us for guided meditation, songs and time with Jesus. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more information contact: Katie (087…


Bishop Fintan invites people to remember Pope Francis with gratitude and in prayer

Following the announcement by the Holy See that Pope Francis has ‘returned to the House of the Lord’, Bishop Fintan Gavin invites the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross to unite in prayer to God at this time. “I invite the parishioners, priests, deacons and religious of our diocese to join as one…


Happy Easter ~ 20th April 2025

Happy Easter

Despite the not-so-nice weather in recent days after such a beautiful spell in recent weeks, we have celebrated a wonderful Holy Week. We have journeyed from the Upper Room and Garden of Gethsemane on Holy Thursday, faithfully followed the route of the Passion and death of Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem and…


Holy Week, The Great Week ~ 13th April 2025

We look forward to Holy Week, The Great Week, an tSeacthain Mhór especially this year when the world is so troubled and traumatised. There is something special about these days as we begin on this Palm Sunday. There is a drama about the liturgies of Holy Week. There is also a unique peace and calm…


Easter Events ~ 6th April 2025

Sacrament of Confession in preparation for Holy Week will be celebrated after Masses next weekend, Saturday 12th/Sunday 13th April.  The Sacrament of Confession remains an important part of our faith lives as we turn to God seeking mercy and forgiveness.  It continues to be part of our preparation for Holy Week to help us follow…


Fourth Sunday of Lent ~ 30th March 2025

Lent is moving ahead very quickly as we look forward to Holy Week and Easter. Hopefully, we will also have more springlike and warmer days ahead as well. This Sunday is also Mother’s Day and best wishes to all the mothers, nanas and grannies who have given us everything in life especially the gift of…


Third Sunday of Lent ~ 23rd March 2025

The season of Lent is moving on and we have reached the Third Sunday already.  It is so easy to forget that we are in a sacred time of the year in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.  This is very so much so this year as Holy Week and Easter come so late in…


Parish News & Events ~ 23rd March 2025

Thank you for your generosity to the parish in the weekly offertory collections and scheduled collections for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of St. Michael’s Church as well as those who support the church via standing order or by donating online via the donate facility on the parish website.  Your loyal support ensures that we…


St Patrick’s Day ~ 17th March 2025

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has changed over the years.  Not only has the spiritual aspect changed but the family and social side has also changed.  In such a context, it’s important for us focus on the central aspect as a celebration of the gift of our own faith in God.  That gift has shaped our…