St. Michael's Parish

In Memory – This weekend we remember the late Fr. Kieran O’Mahony OSA who died peacefully in Dublin recently. Fr. Kieran has been a great friend to Blackrock Parish for many years. He has been a regular visitor and has frequently celebrated Mass in the church. This parish newsletter has been…

Shaping Memories – As a child I remember attending Mass at Our Lady’s Well in Timoleague on the Feast of the Assumption on 15^th August.  This was an annual event on that day.  Those were the days when the feastday was a Holy Day of Obligation and no work would take place in the fields…

August – We have reached the August Bank Holiday weekend and continue to be blessed with beautiful weather.  While this is a quieter time in the church as many people are on holidays and schools are closed, Masses, baptisms, weddings and funerals continue.  The full spectrum of life from the joy of baptisms and weddings…

The Marina – The Marina is beautiful during these summer days.  So many people come to enjoy the walks there and surrounding areas.  This year in particular, we are blessed with magnificent mornings and beautiful evening times.  These are special times.  So many people drop in to the church for a quiet prayer or to…

The Joy of Sport – We continue to be blessed with beautiful summer days.  However, in truth, there is also a quietness these days following Cork’s defeat in the All-Ireland semi-final last weekend.  While we are all disappointed now, please God, there will be better days ahead.  The essence of sport is the hope that…