Priests Retreat 2026 – Over the last few days, I joined many other priests from different parishes and chaplaincy appointments for our annual retreat. As in previous years, we were blessed with lovely weather and a special time to meet, to pray and to encourage one another. While priests in parish appointments are now stretched across several parishes and with many commitments, we shared a joyful sense of service and gratitude to be able to serve people in our ministry. Invariably, priests mention their gratitude to people in parishes for their kindness and personal support. I always say that people ‘lift us up’ and keep us going in our ministry and in life. So we prayed for people in parishes in gratitude. I was delighted to be able to do this and am always grateful for your prayers, kindness and generosity. Our retreat this year was guided by Br. Richard Hendrick OFM. Cap. His words were inspirational. Br. Richard is well known as an author and retreat giver.
St. Michael, pray for us. – Fr. Michael

First Friday Visits – please let us know if a family member or neighbour is unable to attend Mass and would appreciate a visit to receive Holy Communion in their home.

November Novena for the Dead: Monday 2nd – Tuesday 10th November. There will be Mass each weekday @ 9.30am during the Novena.

Blessing of the Graves – in St. Michael’s Cemetery on Sunday 8th November @ 3pm.

November Novena Envelopes – available from the church from this weekend.

Family of Parishes Meeting – Wednesday 28th October @ 7pm in Blackrock Parish Centre. Representatives from the four parishes in our Family of Parishes will meet to further deepen the strong working relationship between the parishes.

Diocesan Needs Quarterly Collection this weekend. This collection allows for vital supports to your parish in many areas, including Education, Religious Faith Formation in schools, Mission and Ministry, Youth Ministry, Safeguarding, and Stewardship and Governance as well as guidance in practical matters such as Data Protection, Finance and Property.

Fr. Michael
085 8735905
frmichael@corkandross.org