St. Michael's Parish

Our Parish – Thanks to those who got in touch after last weekend to let us know that they would like to be involved in some parish ministry.  This is much appreciated.  Our parish needs new volunteers to be involved so hopefully you can give this some consideration and let us know if you want…

Parish Life – Emerging from the diocesan meeting in Rochestown Park Hotel last Sunday afternoon where representatives from parishes, faith communities, chaplaincies and religious communities gathered to chart the way ahead more generally, the need to nurture parish ministries was clear.  This was always the case and is more immediate and urgent than ever before. …

Parish Life – Parish groups, choir and music groups are all returning after the summer break. We look forward to the Do This in Memory parish-based programme for the First Holy Communion children and their families and this year, we will have a number of Masses for the Confirmation candidates and their families as well.  …

Peace to This House

First Friday Visits to the Sick and Housebound – A number of people have been in touch to let us know of a family member who would welcome a visit to receive the Blessed Sacrament in their homes. This is so important for people who came to the church throughout their…

Looking Ahead

At the start of September several new initiatives are prepared to commence in our Family of Parishes and in the Diocese.  It’s very easy for a narrative to develop that somehow our parishes are diminishing.  New things show that this is far from the truth.  These initiatives will compliment the vital work and…