Notices

CHURCH TOWER

We have also put extra lights inside the tower of the Church, which lights up the tower from the inside at night. 

Why not see if you can see the light from some vantage point in Blackrock.


Blessing of Pets

Last Sunday we had Blessing of the Pets after the 12.00 noon Mass. Fr. Peter  said a blessing from  the top of the steps and blessed each animal with Holy Water.

A St. Francis prayer leaflet and Holy medal was available for all who brought their pets.


Blessing of School Bags

Blessing of school bags will take place next weekend 11th/12th September at all our Masses.

Please encourage your children to bring their school bags to Mass.


Feast of St. John the Baptist.

Last Thursday 24th June was the Feast of St. John the Baptist. It was an important day…


Prayer for Unity among Christians

Gracious Lord, we pray for all the members of your holy Church,

that all may abide in you and you in them, that they may be one in your

love and bear much fruit. We also pray for the world, that all may come

to believe in your love for them by the fruit of…


November Altar List of the Dead

The month of November gives us the opportunity to remember our dear departed when we enter their names on the Altar List of the Dead, so that they may be prayed for at…


Message from Fr. Peter O’Connor.

Dear Parishioner,

May I, first of all, say how delighted I am to have been appointed to minister in Blackrock Parish.

Since I set foot in the Parish I have received – a…


Carysfort National School Admissions

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Application forms for Junior Infant admission in September 2021 will be available from Thursday 1st October 2020.  Application forms can be requested by emailing office@carysfortns.ie or downloaded from the school website.

Please inform family members, friends and neighbours to make application during the months of October and November.  Closing date for receipt of…


Benemerenti Award – Photographs

Mr Gerry Merry Awarded Pontifical Honour


BENEMERENTI MEDAL

We congratulate Mr. Gerry Merry on the occasion of receiving the Benemerenti Medal from the Holy Father, in recognition of his long service and dedication to our parish over 30 years.

This award will be presented to Gerry in the Church this Sunday 27th September, 2020 at 3.00 p.m.  Due to COVID LEVEL 3 Lockdown…