St. John The Baptist, Blackrock Crosscare Collection This Weekend
The Annual Crosscare collection will be taken up this weekend September 19th/20th.
As you will appreciate Crosscare need our support now more than ever before to help those most in need in our communities at this time of crisis.
Homeless Services
Daily Mass
As from Monday, 14th September, 2020.
The daily Parish Mass from Monday to Friday will be celebrated at 1.05 p.m.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The children of Scoil Lorcáin will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Saturday 12th September, at 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.
The celebrant is Canon John Delany.
There will be no 11. a.m. Mass on that morning
On-Line Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Those who lost their lives since the Pandemic began, the bereaved, those who are ill and frontline workers will be among those remembered in the first ever “Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes” which will begin next week.
Next Tuesday (September 8th) Archbishop Martin will begin the first ever “Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage” with an Opening Mass in…
New Appointment
Fr. John will be leaving us for his new appointment in Sandyford Parish in a few weeks’ time.
The Archbishop has appointed Fr. Peter O’Connor from Ballyroan Parish to succeed him.
We wish them both every blessing in their Ministry and ask you to remember them in your prayers.
Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
Saturday 15th August, 2020 is the Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 14th August at 6.30 p.m.
Masses on Saturday 15th August at 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Church re opening
The Priests of the Parish and the Parish Pastoral Council are delighted to announce the re-opening of St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock on Monday 29th June, 2020.
Mass will be at 10.00 a.m. Monday to Friday.
We look forward to welcoming you back.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the maximum number of people…
First Holy Communion
Under normal circumstances the children from Scoil Lorcáin, would be making their First Holy Communion next Saturday 16th May, 2020.
Fr. Delany will be offering Mass for the children, their families and the teachers at 11.00 a.m. for their intentions.
Fr. Philip O’Driscoll R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fr. Philip O’Driscoll.
He has served faithfully in our parish for twenty four years.
He has endeared himself to all of us through his priestly ministry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his class mates, and many friends at this sad time.
Due…
Easter Dues
The Priests of the Parish thank you for your support at this time.
Dues Envelopes may be posted or left in the letterbox in the side door of the church opposite the Parish Center, or you can donate online by clicking here
Please feel assured that you are all remembered in their…