Changes in the Diocese of Cork & Ross
Bishop John Buckley has served the Diocese of Cork & Ross faithfully for 21 years.
Having a very strong pastoral touch – visiting hospitals, turning up to console families at a time of bereavement – he showed his care for people by being with them on many other social gatherings. He was
The latest Parish Notices can be viewed in the weekly Newsletter which is uploaded to our website each week. The Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from every website page under the Parish Publications section & click the Weekly Mass Leaflet tab. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your device to view and this is a
Dan O’Connor, late Sacristan, St Michael’s Church, Blackrock
The recent death of Dan, as a result of a tragic accident, caused great shock and sorrow in our Parish. Dan acted as Assistant Sacristan for some years before becoming full-time Sacristan on a voluntary basis. He was greatly loved in the Parish and faith, family and friends were most important to
St Michael’s Church Choir welcomes new singers to join our group. Everyone sings the melody so it’s easy to learn the songs. We practise on Thursday nights at 8pm in the Parish Centre. If you are interested, please drop in and find out if it’s something you would enjoy or come up to me after mass any Sunday. Jane
The Irish Cancer Society operates a free transport service for patients attending hospital for chemotherapy treatment. Volunteer Drivers pick the patient up at the door of their home, drop them at the hospital door, then when finished treatment, will pick them up and drop them home. Volunteer expenses are paid. Patients wishing to avail of this free service should contact
ST VINCENT DE PAUL BLACKROCK
Monthly Collection 6th & 7th January 2018. Thanks to the Parish Clergy, no second church collections will be taken up on these dates.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR ST MICHAEL’S SVP
Will take place on 9th & 10th December 2017 at St Michael’s Church Blackrock, before and after each Mass.
Beaumont Boys School is currently taking applications for enrolment for 2018/19. Please contact the office on info@beaumontboys.ie or 0214293387 for an enrolment form. The closing date for applications for 2018/19 is Friday, 24th November 2017. Fiona Meehan, Scoil Barra Naofa Buachaillí, Roll No.19231A.