St. Michael's Parish 
Remembering
The early days of November have been very fulfilling as we have gathered to remember our loved ones who have died. There has been a great response and participation in the November Novena with so many names now placed on the altar to be remembered in Novena Masses. Our Remembrance Mass on last Monday evening was truly special. The gathering of so many people who have been bereaved during the past year, while deeply poignant, was also a consoling gathering of friends. The attendance was excellent and the Mass itself was very special.
The attendance at the blessing of graves in St. Michael’s Cemetery on last Sunday afternoon was enormous. People and families from our local parishes as well as from throughout Cork city and beyond gathered. The weather was dry and reasonably pleasant which helps so much. People and families stood near to their family graves and patiently waited for the blessing. May the Lord bless all those who have died and may they now rest in their easy in the Home of the Father. Fr. Michael
Do This in Memory Mass – this will take place next Saturday 15th November @ 6pm for all the First Holy Communion children and their families.
Confirmation Enrolment Mass – will take place on Saturday 29th November @ 6pm.
November Novena for the Dead – concludes on Monday 10th November @ 9.30am Mass. Envelopes and Lists remain available in the church.
Second Collection for Youth Ministry – will be taken up after Communion at Masses this weekend. This is to support a wide range of youth ministry initiatives now being rolled out in the Diocese and to support parishes.
Altar Servers – well done to our new altar servers. New members have been added to the team and we would love to welcome more boys and girls as servers. Many people have remarked that it is great to see altar servers in the church.
Well done – to the girls from Scoil Barra Naofa Cailliní who won their Sciath na Scoil Final during the week in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Mission Appeal – the Rosminians will make a mission appeal at Masses on next Sunday 16th November to support their parishes in East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda).
Fr. Michael
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