St. Michael's Parish

Praying for Peace

Our world has changed in front of our eyes over the last few years.  We are told that we now live in a world of ‘big power’ where military and economic dominance has become the norm.  International political leadership depends less on diplomatic skills and more on force.  In contrast to ‘big…

Supporting the Bereaved

There have been an exceptional number of bereavements in both Blackrock and Mahon Parishes since the start of the year.  We have gathered on many occasions to celebrate a Requiem Mass and travel to the cemetery or the Crematorium.  Bereaved families deeply appreciate the prayerful support of a parish…

Celebrating our Faith

Many people have remarked on the large attendances at Masses on Ash Wednesday morning in both St. Michael’s and Holy Cross.  It’s interesting that many also remarked on excellent Mass attendances in both churches over Christmas and the New Year.  In St. Michael’s, we have also been blessed with a great…

Lent

Ash Wednesday will be celebrated this week and is the beginning of the Lenten Season.   Of course, the world is changing rapidly and while Lent was once a significant period in peoples lives now it is often reduced in the public consciousness to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.  However, that is…

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…