Notices

Holy Week, The Great Week ~ 13th April 2025

We look forward to Holy Week, The Great Week, an tSeacthain Mhór especially this year when the world is so troubled and traumatised. There is something special about these days as we begin on this Palm Sunday. There is a drama about the liturgies of Holy Week. There is also a unique peace and calm…


Easter Events ~ 6th April 2025

Sacrament of Confession in preparation for Holy Week will be celebrated after Masses next weekend, Saturday 12th/Sunday 13th April.  The Sacrament of Confession remains an important part of our faith lives as we turn to God seeking mercy and forgiveness.  It continues to be part of our preparation for Holy Week to help us follow…


Fourth Sunday of Lent ~ 30th March 2025

Lent is moving ahead very quickly as we look forward to Holy Week and Easter. Hopefully, we will also have more springlike and warmer days ahead as well. This Sunday is also Mother’s Day and best wishes to all the mothers, nanas and grannies who have given us everything in life especially the gift of…


Third Sunday of Lent ~ 23rd March 2025

The season of Lent is moving on and we have reached the Third Sunday already.  It is so easy to forget that we are in a sacred time of the year in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.  This is very so much so this year as Holy Week and Easter come so late in…


Parish News & Events ~ 23rd March 2025

Thank you for your generosity to the parish in the weekly offertory collections and scheduled collections for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of St. Michael’s Church as well as those who support the church via standing order or by donating online via the donate facility on the parish website.  Your loyal support ensures that we…


St Patrick’s Day ~ 17th March 2025

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has changed over the years.  Not only has the spiritual aspect changed but the family and social side has also changed.  In such a context, it’s important for us focus on the central aspect as a celebration of the gift of our own faith in God.  That gift has shaped our…


Parish News & Events ~ 16th March 2025

Trocáire Boxes – available in the church.

Family of Parishes – Christian Meditation Group meets each Friday morning at 11am in Blackrock Parish Centre – Contact 087 6477841 for information

Monday 17th March – St. Patrick’s Day – Masses @ 9am & 11am

Stations of the Cross during Lent – Each Friday morning after 9.30am…


Lent 2025 ~ 9th March 2025

Lent 2025

There was a very great attendance at Mass in the church on Ash Wednesday.  It’s an expression of our wish to turn our hearts to God during the Lent in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.  This is a special time of the year and may we never forget the importance of embarking…


Parish News & Events ~ 9th March 2025

Trocáire Boxes – available in the church.

Sacrament of Confirmation – Coneartú – Congratulation to Rang a Shé from Gaelscoil Mhachan who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in Holy Cross Church last Tuesday.

First Confessions – every blessing on Second Class children from Scoil Barra Naofa Cailliní, Scoil Barra Naofa Buachaillí and Gaelscoil Mhachan who…


Further Parish News ~ 2nd March 2025

Sacrament of Confirmation – Coneartú – Congratulation to the Sixth Class boys from St. Anthony’s BNS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Tuesday in our church.  Best wishes and every blessing to Rang a Shé from Gaelscoil Mhachan who will receive their Confirmation in Holy Cross Church on next Tuesday.  Fr. Tom Hayes, Vicar…