First Holy Communions – Congratulations and every blessing to the Second-Class girls from Scoil Barra Naofa Cailíní who celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this weekend.  Second Class children from Scoil Ursula & St. Michael’s NS will have their First Communion on next Saturday 24^th May.

The SMA Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock continues St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Blackrock Road until Saturday 24^th May.  Mass is celebrated each morning @ 10am.

Lourdes Pilgrimage from Ballinlough Parish and our Family of Parishes as part of the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage 19^th – 24th September 2025. Direct flights from Cork.  Staying in the Saint Sauveur Hotel.  Cost 995 euro per person.  For general enquiries 085-2525040

St. Michael’s Cemetery Annual Remembrance Mass on Wednesday 25^th June @ 7.30pm.

Thinking about the Diocesan Priesthood?

There is a ‘Come and See’ afternoon for men aged between 18 and 40 who may be

thinking about Priesthood for the Diocese of Cork and Ross. It will take place from

2-5pm on Sunday May 25^th in Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP). The

afternoon will include time for prayer, reflection, discussion and a social dimension.

For more information email vocations@corkandross.org