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These pages will be updated regularly as additional information from dioceses becomes available. ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN HOLY THURSDAY - 20th March 2008 Gardiner Street Church, 8.45 pm – “Prayer in the Garden”. For about an hour, some mediation, reflection, music, procession on the events of the first Holy Thursday evening. Entrance through the church. Donnycarney Parish Church, 8.30pm - 9.30pm “Watch and Pray” St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Family Mass at 6.00pm. Solemn Mass of the Last Supper at 8.00pm. Holy hour 8.45pm - 9.45pm. St. Michaels Church Dun Laoire, Concelebrated Mass of the Lord's supper at 6.00pm. Adoration after mass concluding with a guided Holy Hour from 8.00pm to 9.00 pm Sandyford Parish Church, The Mass of the Lord's Supper at 8.00pm. Watch & Pray from 10.00pm to 11.00pm GOOD FRIDAY - 21st March 2008 St Peters Church, Phibsboro, The International Micah Community of Young Adults have a special “Prayer around the Cross” on Good Friday at 8.00pm. St.Peter's Parish, Little Bray, are having “Prayer around the Cross” on Good Friday at 8 .00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, reflective music, prayers and readings. Parish of the Assumption Booterstown, “Ecumenical Prayer around the Cross” will take place on Good Friday 21st March at 7.30 pm. The service will be followed by a cup of tea in the parish centre. A warm welcome is extended to all parishioners and friends of the parish. Gardiner Street Church, 7.30 pm: “Prayer around the Cross” Meath Street Church, "Gathering round the cross" at 7.00 p.m. This is a reflective drama where in costume, Mary the mother of Jesus, Veronica, and a Roman Centurion describe their experience at Calvary. Balally Church, “Stations of the Cross with children” at 12.00 noon. “Taizé prayer around the Cross” at 8.00pm St Mary's Sandyford, Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3.00pm. Stations of the Cross at 8.00pm (inside) Our Lady of Wayside, Kilternan, Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3.00pm St Patricks, Glencullen, Stations of the Cross 12.00noon (outside in the field behind old graveyard). Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3.00pm. St. Michaels Dun Laoire, 11.00-12.00 noon Confessions. 12.00noon Stations of the Cross. 3.00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion. 8.00pm Prayer around the Cross. St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Stations of the Cross with Cana Music Group at 12.00 noon. The man from Nazareth with the Cecilian Theatre Arts Group. HOLY SATURDAY - 22nd March 2008 Gardiner Street Church -10.00 a.m. Special Morning Prayer. Donnycarney Parish Church- Descent of the Lord to the Dead is a liturgy for Holy Saturday and will take place in the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Donnycarney, at 10.00am - 10.45am Balally Parish -The descent of Christ to the dead at 10.00am (Reflective prayer and music) St. Mary's Sandyford, The Easter Vigil 9.00pm St Michaels Dun Laoire, Confessions from 11.00am concluding with the Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance at 3.00pm Sharp. 6.00pm Easter vigil and First Mass of Easter. St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, 9.00pm Vigil Mass. (Baptism during vigil) EASTER SUNDAY - 23rd March 2008 An Ecumenical Sonrise Celebration will take place on Easter Sunday morning, 23rd March. Gathering at 6.00am at the Papal Cross, Phoenix Park. Entrance via main Park Gate Entrance only. An Ecumenical Sonrise Celebration will take place at 6.00am on Easter Sunday morning on Sandymount Strand (in front of the old swimming baths). The parishes of Sandymount, Donnybrook and Ringsend are joining together with other Christian churches of the area for this Ecumenical Easter Service. There is a gathering for light breakfast afterwards in the Star of the Sea School Hall St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Easter Sunday Mass at 10.00am, 11.00am & 12.15pm St Michaels Dun Laoire, Usual Sunday Masses: 8.30am, 10.00am 11.30am, 1.00pm & 4.00pm St. Mary's Sandyford, Mass at 9.00am, 11.00am, & 6.00pm Our Lady of Wayside, Kilternan, mass at 12.00 noon St Patricks Glencullen, Mass at 10.00am DIOCESE OF FERNS The Easter Ceremonies this year will be broadcast from St. Aidan’s Cathedral Enniscorthy by RTE television. Below is the schedule for the various ceremonies and the list of those participating. People can view on the Web, www.rte.ie and follow the live link. Holy Thursday - 20th March 2008 Mass of the Lord’s Supper Time at 7.30pm in St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Main Celebrant: Fr Brian Broaders - Senan’s Concelebrants: Fr Denis Kelly Adm. St Aidan’s & Rev. Harold Kumann Kilmyshall (Deacon). Good Friday - 21st March 2008 Main Celebrant: Fr Denis Kelly Adm Holy Saturday - 22nd March 2008 Easter Vigil at 11pm in St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Main Celebrant: Bishop Denis Brennan Concelebrants: Fr Denis Kelly Adm & Fr Paddy Browne St Senan’s Easter Sunday - 23rd March 2008 Mass at 11.30am in St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Main Celebrant: Fr Joe McGrath, New Ross Concelebrants: Fr Denis Kelly Adm & Fr. Jim Doyle Bunclody People can view on the Web - www.rte.ie and follow the live link. DIOCESE OF GALWAY A celebration of the entire diocese will mark the beginning of the most significant days in the Catholic Church's calendar when Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway will preside at the Holy Week Ceremonies in the Cathedral. MASS OF CHRISM - Holy Thursday 20th March 2008 A particular liturgical highlight is the celebration of the Holy Thursday Mass of Chrism at 11am in the Cathedral which the Bishop, with the priests of the whole diocese concelebrating Mass, performs the Ceremony of the blessing of the Oils which will be used in the administration of the Sacraments throughout the year. Every parish sends representatives to this liturgy and the special theme of the priesthood is further emphasised by the presence in a privileged position of the parents of priests whom the Bishop has personally invited to the Ceremony. Other ceremonies in the Cathedral: Good Friday - The Lord's Passion 3pm Stations of the Cross - Tableau Presentation 9pm Saturday 22nd March - Easter Vigil 9pm Easter Sunday 23rd March 2008 - Masses: 8.30am, 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm & 6pm DIOCESE OF KILLALA Bishop John Fleming's schedule for Holy Week and Easter: Palm Sunday Mass of Palm Sunday in St Patrick's Church, Ballina, Co.Mayo. Tuesday 18th March 2008 Mass of Chrism in St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina, at 18.30 Good Friday - 21st March 2008 Sacrament of Penance in St Muredach's Cathedral at noon. Celebration of the Passion of the Lord in St Patrick's Church at 3pm Holy Saturday - 22nd March 2008 Sacrament of Penance in St Muredach's Cathedral on Holy Saturday. Celebration of the Easter Vigil at St Muredach's Cathedral at 9pm. Easter Sunday - 23rd March 2008 Mass for Easter Morning in St Muredach's Cathedral at 11.00am. Homilies will be available on the diocesan website: www.killaladiocese.org DIOCESE OF KILMORE Thursday - 20th March 2008 The Chrism Mass will take place in the Cathedral of Sts Patrick and Felim, Cavan, beginning at 11:30am. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Leo O'Reilly and the priests and religious of the diocese along with some of the Confirmation Candidates and their parents and teachers. Mass of the Lord's Supper will take place in the Cathedral of Sts Patrick and Felim at 8pm. This Mass will be broadcasted live on RTE Radio 1. Details of other Masses on Holy Thursday in the Diocese are as follows: Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan St Aidan's Church at 8pm Killygarry, Co. Cavan. St Bridget's Church at 9pm St Mary's Church, Ballyhaise 7:30pm Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim - St Bridget's Church at 8pm. Drumahaire Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 8pm. Bailieboro, Co. Cavan. St Anne's Church at 8pm Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan. St Mary's Church at 8pm. Baillinamore, Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 8pm Virginia, Co. Cavan. Church of Mary Immaculate at 7:30pm Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 8pm. Cootehill, Co. Cavan. St Michael's Church at 7:30pm. Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. St Clare's Church at 8pm. Good Friday - 21st March 2008 Cathedral of Sts Patrick and Felim at 3pm. St Mary's Church, Ballyhaise 3pm. This will be broadcast live on RTE Radio 1. Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan St Aidan's Church at 5pm Killygarry, Co. Cavan. St Bridget's Church at 5pm Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim. St Bridget's Church at 3pm. Drumahaire Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 3pm. Bailieboro, Co. Cavan. St Anne's Church at 3pm Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan. St Mary's Church at 3pm. Baillinamore, Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 3pm Virginia, Co. Cavan. Church of Mary Immaculate at 3pm Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 3pm. Cootehill, Co. Cavan. St Michael's Church at 7:30pm. Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. St Clare's Church at 3pm Easter Vigil - Saturday 22nd March 2008 Cathedral of Sts Patrick and Felim at 9pm. This Mass will be broadcast live on RTE Radio 1 from the Cathedral. Celebrant will be Bishop Leo O'Reilly, Bishop of Kilmore Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan St Aidan's Church at 9pm Killygarry, Co. Cavan. St Bridget's Church at 9:30pm Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim. St Bridget's Church at 9pm. Drumahaire Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at in outline Church of Parish. Bailieboro, Co. Cavan. St Anne's Church at 8:30pm Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan. St Mary's Church at 9pm. Baillinamore, Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 8pm Virginia, Co. Cavan. Church of Mary Immatulate at 7:30pm Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9pm. Cootehill, Co. Cavan. St Michael's Church at 9pm. Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. St Clare's Church at 9pm. Easter Sunday Morning - 23rd March 2008 Cathedral of Sts Patrick and Felim at 9pm. This Mass will be broadcast live on RTE 1 from the Cathedral. Celebrant will be Bishop Leo O'Reilly, Bishop of Kilmore St Mary's Church, Ballyhaise 3pm Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan St Aidan's Church at 9pm Killygarry, Co. Cavan. St Bridget's Church at 9:30pm Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim. St Bridget's Church at 9pm. Drumahaire Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church in outline Church of Parish Bailieboro, Co. Cavan. St Anne's Church at 9am and 11:30am Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan. St Mary's Church at 11am Baillinamore, Co. Leitrim. St Patrick's Church at 11:30am Virginia, Co. Cavan. Church of Mary Immaculate at 11:30am Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9am and 11am Cootehill, Co. Cavan. St Michael's Church at 8:30am and 11:30am Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. St Clare's Church at 11:30am updated: 20 March 2008 |