Parish Newsletter

RECENTLY DECEASED: In your prayers please remember Maureen McSweeney, late of Shamrock Park. We extend our sincere sympathy to her loved ones, relatives, neighbours and friends; may she rest in peace.
CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE: From the start of July 2022 there will no longer be a Saturday morning Mass at 10am.
ANNUAL MASS IN ST JOHN’S CEMETERY, BALLINREA will take place on Wednesday, 3rd August, at 7.30pm; all welcome (please bring your own folding chair).
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Every Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in our church on the main altar from 10.30am until 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and spend some time in private prayer.
THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTION – For families: We pray for Christian families around the world that may they embody and experience unconditional love, and advance in holiness in their daily lives. Intercom
MASS IN REMEMBRANCE will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock this coming Wednesday 29th June at 7.30pm. Family members, friends and neighbours of all those buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery are invited to attend. Extra Parking in St. Michael’s GAA grounds. In the event of bad weather Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Mahon.
MASK WEARING: It is recommended to wear your mask in our church even though it’s not mandatory. Also please be mindful and sanitise your hands on entering and exiting our church.
MASS BOOKINGS: Masses for June, July, August & September may be booked in the Parish Office, opening days/hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Exam Mass Intention cards are available in the office.
ACTIVE RETIRED PROGRAMME: Grange/Frankfield Group – Mondays 2pm – 3pm: Gentle Exercises Relaxation Cuppa and chat. 3pm – 4pm: Line Dancing. Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm – Art Group. Wednesdays: Cuppa and chat after 10.30 Mass; all events will be held in the parish centre.
PILATES: Chair Pilates is back in the parish centre on Tuesdays from 10.45am – 11.45am. To book, go to www.bookwhen.com/pilatespeoplecork or contact Jaconel on 085 1613 505; looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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