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…

Remembering Our Loved Ones

When I was student for the priesthood, I clearly recall returning home from Maynooth at this time of the year.  In those days, we would have returned to Maynooth in late August and the first visit home was at the end of October.  I couldn’t but notice the change…

Families

Over one hundred children from five schools enrolled for the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion last weekend.  There was a great attendance at the Vigil Mass for this and we look forward to the other Do This in Memory Masses both before and after Christmas in preparation for the Sacraments.  The…

Do This in Memory

This weekend, we have the Enrolment Mass for the First Holy Communion children and their families.  This parish-based programme went very well last year and we look forward to the same this year.  Children and families have a very good experience of welcome and participation.  The presence of the children brings…

Joy of Ministry

For a few days during the past week from Tuesday – Thursday, I had the opportunity to join the annual Diocesan Priests Retreat in East Cork.  This year, 57 priests who serve in parish and chaplaincy appointments attended.  Over the last five years that priests have gathered, we have had beautiful October…