St. Michael's Parish 
Welcome – Witamy – Fáilte – The Polish Mass on last Sunday afternoon in Holy Cross Church was very well attended as was the Mass there on Friday evening at 7.30pm. The Polish Community have indicated that they are delighted to have the opportunity to gather in Holy Cross Church and in our Family of Parishes. People are more than welcome to attend any of these Masses and may find the times suitable to their needs. Furthermore, it is wonderful to witness the particpation and singing at these Masses.
It is hoped that the Polish Community will become an integral part of our Family of Parishes and we appreciate the many blessings that they are already bringing to our parishes.
Fr. Michael
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Family of Parishes – Christian Meditation Group meets each Friday morning at 11am in Blackrock Parish Centre – Contact 087 6477841 for information
Do This in Memory Mass on this Saturday 15th February @ 6pm for all the First Holy Communion children and their families. The Sacrament of First Confession will be celebrated in the coming weeks in the church. Welcome to all and be assured that we are all praying for the children and their families.
Sacrament of Confirmation celebrations have commenced this year. We congratulate the children from Scoil na Croise Naofa who received their Confirmation in Holy Cross Church last Thursday 13th February. Rang a Shé from Gaelscoil Mhachan will receive their Confirmation on Tuesday 4th March in Holy Cross. Sixth Class from Scoil Ursula, Scoil Barra Naofa Cailliní and Scoil Barra Naofa Buachaillí will receive their Confirmation in the church on Friday 28th March and they are working hard in preparation. This year the Confirmation for St. Anthony’s Boys School in Ballinlough Parish will take place here in St. Michael’s Church on Tuesday 25th February. (please note that weekday Mass will be at 9am on that morning to facilitate the Confirmation)
Family of Parish Meetings – as part of the Diocesan Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment, representatives from Blackrock Parish joined in the first of a series of three meetings as a Family of Parishes and facilitated by the Office of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese. Participants reflected on the Sacrament of Baptism at this initial meeting. Further meetings will take place on Tuesday 18th February reflecting on the Eucharist and on 25th February to review the Family of Parishes model established in recent years. Sincere thanks to those who are representing Blackrock Parish at these meetings for their time and dedication. Fr. Michael