St. Michael's Parish 
Remembering – As we move into the month of November, we will lovingly remember our loved ones who have died. 107 funeral Masses have been celebrated across St. Michael’s and Holy Cross Churches since this time last year. 70 funeral Masses have been celebrated in St. Michael’s and 37 in Holy Cross Church since the start of November last year. These details give us a sense of the strength of both parishes to prayerfully support one another at the most difficult of times. At each of these Masses, there is a deep sense of the consoling presence of God and trust in the ultimate power of the Risen Jesus who ‘defeats death forever’. This sense runs very deep and is much more than just sharing our sympathies. It’s our prayer to accompany those who have died into the eternal presence of God and back into arms of their own deceased family members and loved ones. So, when we gather during this coming week for the Remembrance Mass, we will be praying, consoling and strengthening the heartbroken. While this is a sad time, it’s also a beautiful time and that is how we approach November, in hope and new life. May all those who have died now rest in the peace of the Lord and may we remember them lovingly. May they rest in peace. – Fr. Michael
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. Please return on/before Monday 2nd November, Feast of All Souls.
Children’s Adoration – Friday 6th November from 3pm – 3.30pm in St. Michael’s, Blackrock.
Alpha for Adults & Youth Alpha – will take place in Blackrock Parish Centre commencing on 6th January 2027. – more details available soon.
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.
Family of Parishes Meeting – Blackrock Parish was well represented at this on last Wednesday 28th October in the Parish Centre. All four parishes in our Family of Parishes were represented. The theme of the meeting was to celebrate various initiatives across the four parishes. The meeting was guided by Lorraine Buckley from the Diocese and Mr. Jim Deeds from Belfast who resources Christian leadership courses throughout Ireland and beyond.
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