Young People & Families – over the last two years we have worked towards building up the participation and involvement of young people and families at weekend Masses and in the life of the parish.  We have worked closely with our parish schools nurturing the long-standing relationships of family, school and parish.  These things just don’t happen so we have worked together to involve families through the First Communion and Confirmation preparation programmes, childrens’ adoration on the First Friday of each month and expanding the altar server team.  The attendance at the Confirmation Ceremony of Light on last Saturday evening was excellent and was evidence of the willingness of families to be involved giving a sense of a true parish community.

We will soon commence training for new Ministers of the Word and Eucharist which is a further opportunity for young people to be involved alongside our parishioners.  If you would like to suggest someone for these ministries, please let me know.    Fr. Michael

New Ministers of the Word & Eucharist – training for new ministers in Mahon parish and our Family of Parishes will take place in Blackrock Parish Centre on 10^th & 19^th March provided by the Office of Mission & Ministry in the Diocese.

Ash Wednesday – 18^th February – Mass and Blessing of Ashes @ 9.30am.

Trócaire Lenten Appeal 2026 – Trócaire Boxes available in the church.

Do This in Memory Mass – next Saturday 14^th February @ 6pm.

34^th World Day of the Sick 2026 – On next Tuesday 10^th February we will celebrate the Sacrament of Healing and Anointing at 9.30am Mass in the church.

World Day of the Sick – Celebration of the blessing and anointing of the sick will take place on Sunday 15^th February @ 12.15pm Mass in Holy Cross Church.

Fr. Michael

085 8735905

frmichael@corkandross.org