Pray for Peace
While we enjoy these beautiful summer days and a time of rest for many families, we see images of war and famine every day. Worst of all, we see images of starving and distressed children. The temptation is to give in to despair and to forget the most powerful Christian weapon which…
Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
During the school holidays, many grandparents also have some time ‘off-duty’. This weekend we celebrate our grandparents and the central role that they have in their families with their grandchildren and especially the opportunity to share their faith and wisdom.
How beautiful are these words of yours,…
Hurler’s Prayer
It’s great that we can all enjoy this All-Ireland weekend. Many will travel to Dublin for the match and many of us will stay at home to ‘mind the house’ and pray fervently for a Cork win. We send our best wishes to Alan Connolly, Robbie Cotter and Wayne Sherlock flying the flag…
Corcaighabú
There is great expectation about as we all look forward to the All Ireland Final next Sunday. Additionally, we have been blessed with great summer weather and sunshine during the past week. Furthermore, there are a good few weddings being celebrated in churches and parishes. The children are on school holidays and…
May They Rest in Peace
During the past week, two extraordinary religious returned to the House of the Father. Br. Kevin Crowley OFM. Cap and Fr. Oscar O’Leary OFM dedicated their lives to serve those in need and on the margins. Their deep faith in God and people propelled them to work quietly and effectively…
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
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 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…
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…
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