St. Michael's Parish 
Parish Life – We are blessed with great volunteers and participation in our parish. At this time of the year different groups recommence after the summer break. We welcome back our choirs and music groups who make our celebrations joyful and prayerful. We are continually grateful to all our Ministers of the Word and Eucharist, church collectors, volunteer sacristans, volunteer parents for our altar servers, those who look after the church and grounds and so many others who give their time and expertise. Parishes need volunteers. At this time of the year, people are often looking around for some community involvement. Why not join one of our choirs, music groups or other parish groups. When people become involved, it not only keeps us close to others but can also feel a closeness to God. So please think about becoming involved in the parish and we continue to give thanks to God for our current volunteers. – Fr. Michael
Annual Remembrance Mass – for all those who have died from our parish over the last year will be celebrated on Monday 2nd November @ 7pm. They have gone no further than to God and God is very near.
Christian Meditation Group – A group of people from our Family of Parishes continue to meet on each Friday morning at 10.15am in the Parish Centre. After a short introduction there is 20 minutes of silent prayer/meditation concluding with the Our Father. We welcome you to join us. Contact 087 6477841 for details.
Mass for the New School Year
All those connected with our Catholic Primary Schools are invited to join Bishop
Fintan Gavin in celebrating a Mass to pray for God’s blessings for the new school
year at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork on Tuesday 15th September at 7:30pm, followed by refreshments at the Cathedral Visitor Centre.
Gougane Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday 27th September this year.
A Mass animated by young adults takes place on the second Sunday of each month, with the next celebration on Sunday 13th September at 7pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church. Hosted by the City Centre Family of Parishes, this Mass offers a welcoming space for young adults to gather, pray and grow in faith together. There will refreshments available after in the parish centre. All are welcome.
Holy Cross Church – Fortieth Anniversary – preparations continue in Mahon Parish to celebrate this landmark very soon. The Redemptorist Fathers will lead a Triduum of Prayer from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd September. The themes will be Hope, Healing & Community. Remembrance of those who have been involved and supported the construction and development of the church will also be honoured. There will be a special Mass on Sunday 20th September @ 12.15pm and all are welcome. – Fr. Michael
Fr. Michael
085 8735905