St. Michael's Parish 
Prayerful Support – There was a very large attendance at the Blessing of Graves in St. Michael’s Cemetery on last Sunday afternoon. The weather was kind to us again this year. People and families from our own parish and wider community were joined by people from throughout the city and beyond to stand beside the graves of loved ones and pray the rosary for them. What struck me was the power of memory drawing people together and praying together. Secondly, this week there has been a lot of sadness in our parish with the celebration of eight Funeral Masses here in the church since last weekend. Again, people came in great numbers to each of these Funeral Masses. The sense of people quietly praying together was evident and profoundly appreciated by each bereaved family. While we can now share our condolences in many different ways, there is something very special about joining together to pray. May this tradition continue and endure. This weekend we pray for all those who have died recently and we pray God’s comfort for their families. May those who have died now rest in the peace of the Lord. – Fr. Michael
Baptisms – while the past week involved much sadness in our parish, there was also the joy of seven baptisms celebrated in the church this Saturday. These celebrations bring great joy, happiness and hope. May the Lord bless the newly baptised children, their proud families and our parish. – Fr. Michael
Do This in Memory Mass – for all the First Holy Communion children and their families will take place on this Saturday 14th November @ 6pm
Confirmation Retreat for all the Sixth-Class Confirmation candidates will take place in Blackrock Parish Centre on Tuesday 17th November next.
Alpha for Adults & Youth Alpha – will take place in Blackrock Parish Centre commencing on 6th January 2027. – more details available soon.
Diocesan Youth Ministry Annual Collection – will be taken up as the second collection at Masses this weekend.
Christian Meditation Group – A group of people from our Family of Parishes continue to meet on each Friday morning at 10.15am in Blackrock 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.
Fr. Michael
085 8735905