View to the Back of St Joseph’s Church before Renovation
November 9, 2010This was the view from the top of the Church to the back, before renovation began. This photo was taken on May 30th, 2010. Share post Follow us
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Interior of St Michael’s Church
November 9, 2010This is the interior of St Michael’s Church in Upper Glanmire. Share post Follow us
ArchiveGlanmire Grotto Committee
November 5, 2010Since 1949 the first Sunday in May is the occasion of a procession from St Joseph’s Church to the Lourdes Grotto in Glanmire. The procession is still an impressive expression of faith and devotion to Our Lady. Its success is due in large part to a hard working committee whose current members are: Denis Hurley […]
InformationThe Station Mass
November 2, 2010The Station Mass is a unique and special Mass that is celebrated in the home of a parishioner. It is a rich tradition that has its origins in penal times, when cermonies involving Catholic Clergy were banned. The Holy Mass at that time was celebrated in a clandestine fashion typically either outdoors at Mass Rocks […]
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Commemorative Plaque in St Michael’s Church
November 1, 2010This commemorative plaque is in the porch of St Michael’s Church, Upper Glanmire, and records the rededication of that church following extensive renovations in advance of the 175th anniversary of its foundation. It was rededicated by the late Bishop Michael Murphy on 22 June 1983. The work was carried out by local builder, Mr Jim […]
St. Michael’s Church with Bicentenary Tree in Foreground
October 31, 2010St Michael’s Church dates from 1808 and is built on the site of a penal Mass house. The bicentenary was celebrated in 2008 with a number of functions to mark the historic occasion: Mass celebrated by Bishop John Buckley, the preacher being Archdeacon Kerry Murphy-O’Connor; two broadcast radio Masses; the redecoration of the church; a […]
Stained Glass Window in St Michael’s Church
October 29, 2010This is one of two stained glass windows donated to St Michael’s, Upper Glanmire, by the late Mary Buckley, Ballinvriskig. It carries the inscription: ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in Thee’. Mrs Buckley requested that one window be dedicated to the Sacred Heart and the other to St Michael the Archangel, patron […]
Baptism Teams
October 29, 2010Three Baptism teams in the parish deliver courses in preparation for Baptism: Team 1 Margaret Fahey, Mary Kelliher, Mairead Foley, Mathilda O’Flynn Team 2 Rose Holland, Frances McCann, Marie McSweeney, Rosaleen Murphy Share post Follow us
InformationConfessions in the Parish
October 28, 2010Confessions are heard after Vigil Masses in both Churches. (After 6PM Mass in St Josephs and after 7:30PM in St Michaels. Services of Reconciliation are held during Advent and Lent each year. Christmas 2010 Mass and Confession times Share post Follow us
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October 28, 2010Getting Married In Glanmire Parish Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding We are delighted for you and want to make your wedding in our parish as special as possible We have two churches: St Joseph’s, Springhill St Michael’s, Upper Glanmire Fr Noel O’Sullivan, P.P. 021 4866307 Fr Ted Sheehan, C.C. 087 2033756 Parish Office 021 4820654 […]
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