Holy Week and Easter Timetable 2016

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral  Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – 20 th March with Blessing of Palm

 

10.00am Mass - St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir  

11.00am Mass - Blessing of Palm and Procession Principal Celebrant - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D.

Pueri Hebraeorum – Victoria, Mass XVII - Gregorian Chant, Improperium - Palestrina, Christus Factus Est - Bruckner.

The Palestrina Choir. Director - Ms Blánaid Murphy. Organ Voluntary - ‘Valet will ich dir geben’, BWV 736 - J.S. Bach. Organist - Professor Gerard Gillen. Organ Scholar - Mr Robbie Carroll.

  

12.45pm Mass with Blessing of Palm - Cantor and Organ.    

6.30pm Mass with Blessing of Palm - Pro Nuova Music Group. 

  

Monday and Tuesday 21 st & 22 nd March 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am 12.45pm and 5.45pm - Mass

Wednesday in Holy Week - 23 rd March 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.45pm - Mass

1.15pm Penitential Service at Church closes at 2.00pm in order to facilitate the preparations for Holy Thursday.

*** There will be no 5.45pm Mass today.

Holy Thursday – 24 th March

10.00am The Chrism Mass

Priests and representatives from every parish gather with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D. for Mass during which Holy Oils are blessed for the coming year and Renewal of Priestly Service. The Palestrina Choir. Director - Ms Blánaid Murphy. Organ Voluntary - Concerto in A Minor (1st Movement), BWV 593 -Vivaldi/J.S. Bach. Organist - Professor Gerard Gillen. Organ Scholar - Mr Robbie Carroll.

6.00pm Mass of the Lord’s SupperPrincipal Celebrant - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D.The Palestrina Choir. Director - Ms Blánaid Murphy. Missa Brevis, Palestrina, Missa VIII (Sanctus), Ubi Caritas, Gjeilo, Bí Íosa im Chroíse, arr. Mooney.

7.30pm Liturgy of the Hours - Night Prayer Lamentations of Jeremiah - Tallis. Gentlemen of The Palestrina Choir.

Good Friday 25 th March - Day of Fast and Abstinence

11.00am Morning Prayer

12.00 noon Stations of the Cross with St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Principal Celebrant - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D.The Passion according to St John - Victoria, Improperia - Victoria, Miserere Mei - Allegri, Crux Fidelis-King John IV of Portugal, Christus Factus est, Anerio, O Vos Omnes - Casals. The Palestrina Choir. Director - Ms Blánaid Murphy.

7.15pm Good Friday Procession with the Cross

Christchurch Cathedral to St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral - starting in Christchurch Cathedral with a short Service of Prayer at 7.15 pm followed by procession through the City streets with the Cross carried by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Archbishop Michael Jackson. Concluding with Prayer Around the Cross in the Pro-Cathedral - with the meditative chants of the Táize Ecumenical Monastic Community.

Holy Saturday - 26 th March

11.00am Morning Prayer Church closes at 3.30 pm and re-opens at 7.45pm

EASTER - The Resurrection of the Lord 8.30pm The Easter Vigil

Principal Celebrant - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D. Missa In Honorem Sancti Josephi -Flor Peeters, Sicut Cervus - Palestrina, Dic Nobis Maria - Bassano. Hallelujah Chorus - G.F.Handel. Sung by the Palestrina Choir. Director—Ms Blánaid Murphy. Organ Voluntary - Symphony No. 1 (Finale) - Louis Vierne.Organist - Professor Gerard Gillen. Organ Scholar - Mr Robbie Carroll.

Easter Sunday - 27 th March 9.30am Mass - St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

11.00am Mass - Principal Celebrant - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, D.D.Coronation Mass – Mozart, Regina Caeli - Victoria, Surrexit Pastor Bonus - Victoria. Sung by the Palestrina Choir. Director - Ms Blánaid Murphy. Organ Voluntary - Symphony No. 1 (Finale) - Louis Vierne.Organist - Professor Gerard Gillen. Organ Scholar - Mr Robbie Carroll.

6.30pm Mass - Pro Nuova Music Group

Easter Monday - 28 th March 11.00am Mass

Tuesday 29 th March to Friday 1 st April 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.45pm Mass Times

*No confessions. Church opens at 8 .00am and closes at 5.00pm.

Saturday 2 nd April 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.45pm, 6.00pm (Vigil) Mass

No confessions.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Wednesday 23 rd March 1.15pm Penitential Service

Individual Confessions

Monday to Wednesday in Holy Week - 21 st to 23 rd March After Mass - 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.45pm

Holy Thursday - 24 th March 2.00-4.00pm

Good Friday - 25 th March 10.00-11.00am 1.00-2.00pm 4.30-5.30pm

Holy Saturday - 26 th March 11.30am to 3..00pm

Very Reverend Damian F. Canon O’Reilly, Adm.,Fr Brendan Staunton, S.J., P.C., Monsignor Francis Walsh, P.C.

Sr Patricia Somers, R.S.C. (Parish Sister) and Staff   

Wish you every blessing and joy this Easter

Parish of St. Andrew, Westland Row

Spy Wednesday - 23 rd March

8.05am & 10.00am Mass

12.45pm Sacrament of Reconciliation

Holy Thursday - 24 th March

7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper

8.30- 9.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday - 25 th March (Day of Fast and Abstinence)

12.00 noon Stations of the Cross

3.00pm Solemn Ceremony of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus

6.00pm Prayer around the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 th March

9.00pm Solemn Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday 27 th March

10.00am and 11.30am Mass

Easter Monday 28 th March (Bank Holiday)

10.00 am 28th March – 1st April Mass only

Confessions: Holy Thursday: 10.00amGood Friday: 10.00am and 4.00pm Holy Saturday:10.00am

The Priests of the Parish wish you peace and joy this Easter and invite you to share in the Parish Ceremonies

Parish of our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip

Palm Sunday 20 th March

Blessing of the Plam will take place outside main door of church before all Masses.

*Sunday Mass Schedule as usual

Monday 21 st March

7.25am, 9.30am & 7.30pm Mass8.00pm Penitential Service, Leixlip

Tuesday 22 nd March 8.00pm Penitential Service, Confey

Wednesday 23 rd March

7.25am, 9.30am & 7.30pm Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March

10.00am Morning Prayer of the Church6.00pm Children's Mass of the Last Supper8.00pm Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper10.00— 11.00pm Watch and Pray —at Altar of Repose

Good Friday 25 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer of the Church11.30am Children's Stations of the Cross3.00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion (Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion)8.00pm Traditional Stations of the Cross10.00am Prayer around the Cross led by the Taize Music Group

Holy Saturday 26 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer of the Church8.00pm Easter Vigil with Mass (First Mass of Easter Sunday)

Easter Sunday 27th March8.30am, 9.45am, 11.00am, 12.15pm & 7.30pm Mass

Easter Monday 28th March (Bank Holiday)10.00am Mass

Easter Week 29th — 31st March 10.00am Morning Mass

Friday 1st April

First Friday of the month: Masses at 10.00am & 7.30pm will be offered for all those on the parochial altar list of the dead.

Saturday 2nd April10.00am & 6.00pm (First Mass of Sunday)

Sunday 3 rd April Normal Mass times & 3.00 -5.00pm Divine Mercy Devotions (Adoration, Mass & Benediction)

Confessions

Tuesday 22nd March (No Confessions after 7.30pm Mass) Wednesday 23rd March Confessions after all Masses.Holy Thursday: After 6.00pm & 8.00pm Masses.Good Friday: After 3.00pm & 8.00pm ceremonies.Holy Saturday: 10.30-11.30am & 3.00-4.00pm

We invite you to be with us as we celebrate Holy Week in our parish. We hope this Easter and throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy that you will experience the mercy, compassion and inner peace that the Risen Lord promises. Beannachtai na Cásca dibh go leir.From: The Parish Team: Frs. John McNamara, Adm, Karl Fortune, C.C. Eladius Mutunzi P.C. & Mrs Ell.

Parish of Ballymore Eustace - Church of the Immaculate Conception

Saturday 19 March ( Blessing of Palms at each Mass) 7.00pm Vigil Mass

20 March - Palm Sunday (Blessing of Palms at each Mass) 10.00am Mass

Monday 21 March 10.00am Mass - (Confessions after Mass)8.00pm Penitential Service

Tuesday 22 March 10.00am Mass - (Confessions after Mass)

Wednesday 23 March 10.00am Mass – (Confessions after Mass)

Holy Thursday 24 March 8.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper Confessions after Mass.10.30pm Adoration at Altar of Repose (until 10.30 )

No morning Mass

Good Friday 25 March 3.00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion & Holy Communion.8.00pm Stations of the Cross

Confessions after Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 March 12.00 noon to 1.00pm Confessions9.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 27 March 10.00am Mass of the Resurrection

Beechwood Parish -Ranelagh

Holy Thursday 24 th March 7.30pm Mass of The Lord Supper with Ranelagh singers.

Good Friday- 25 th March 10.00am Ecumenical way of Cross through Ranelagh- Beginning at Beechwood Church with

Scripture- concluding at Sandford.

Good Friday 25 th March

3.00pm Celebration of Lords Passion with Holy Communion.

8.00pm Traditional Stations of the Cross.

9.30pm Silent guided meditation and Night Prayer of the church.

Holy Saturday 26 th March 10.00am-12.00pm Confession

9.00pm Easter Vigil - Music by Scola Nomine Jesus.

Easter Sunday 27 th March 10.00am Irish Mass - with trading Irish Music.11.30am Mass with Family Choir.

Willington Parish - St. Jude the Apostle

Palm Sunday 20 th March Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses Monday 21 st 9.30am Mass8.00pm Penitential Service

Tuesday 22 nd 9.30am Mass

Wednesday 23 rd March 9.30am Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March *No Morning Mass

5.00pm Special Mass for Children 8.00pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11.00 – 12.00pm Midnight Holy Hour “Watch & Pray”

Good Friday 25 th March *No Morning Mass12.00pm Children’s Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Holy

Communion 8.00pm Stations of the Cross with music by the Taize Group Holy Saturday 26 th March *No Morning Mass 9.00pm Vigil & Mass of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday 27 th March 10.00am and 11.30am Mass CONFESSIONSGood Friday - 11.00am to 12.00pm Holy Saturday - 11.00am to 12.00pm During Easter Week from Monday 28th March -Saturday 2nd April there will be only one Morning Mass at 10.00am. Weekend of 2nd/3rd April - Mass times as usual.

Parish of St. Laurence O’Toole Roundwood & Moneystown

Palm Sunday: 20 th March Palms blessed at the 6.30pm Vigil, 10.00am (Moneystown) and 11.30am Masses

Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week:Masses at 10.00am

Holy Thursday: 24 th March 5.00pm - Mass in Moneystown8.00pm - Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament concluding with Prayer of the Church at 9.15pm

Good Friday: 25 th March A day of Fast and Abstinence 12.00 noon - Stations of the Cross (Moneystown)3.00pm - Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion (Roundwood)8.00pm - Stations of the Cross (Roundwood)

Holy Saturday: 26 th March 11.00am (Roundwood) Parish Penitential Service -9.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: 27 th March Masses at 10.00am (Moneystown) and 11.30am (Roundwood)

Balcurris Parish - St Joseph’s

Saturday 19 th March 7.00pm Vigil Mass

Palm Sunday 20 th March 10.00am, 12.00pm MassPalms blessed at all the masses.

Monday March 21 st 7.30pm Reconciliation Service

Holy Thursday March 24 th 7.00pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by

Adoration at the altar of repose.

Good Friday March 25 th ( A day of fast and abstinence)

11.00am Outdoor stations of the cross beginning at St Joseph’s3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.

Holy Saturday March 26 th 5.00 – 6.00pm Confessions8.00pm Solemn Celebration of the Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday March 27 th 10.00am and 12.00pm Mass

Parish of Knocklyon - St. Colmcille

Monday 21 s March Service of Hope and Healing: 8.00pm

Holy Thursday 24 th March Morning Prayer: 10.00amChildren's Eucharist: 3.30pmCelebration of the Lord's Supper: 7.30pmReposing of the Blessed Sacrament: 8.30pmNight Prayer: 9.45pm

Good Friday 25 th March Morning Prayer: 10.00amStations of the Cross for Children: 11.00amStations of the Cross for Adults: 12.00 noonCelebration of the Lord's Passion: 3.00pmMusical Presentation of the Lord's Passion: 8.00pm

Holy Saturday 26 th March Morning Prayer: 10.00amConfessions: 10.30am - 11.30amConfessions: 4.00 – 5.00pm Easter Vigil: 9.00pm

Easter Sunday 27 th March Dawn Mass: 7.00 am [Iona Pastoral Centre Garden]Masses: 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00, 12.30pm [No Evening Mass]

*Easter Week Monday to Friday of Easter Week - Mass at 10.00am only

St. Anne’s Parish – Shankill

Sunday 20 th March - PALM SUNDAY 8.00am, 9.00am (Hospital), 10.30am, 12.00 Noon, 6.00 Mass

Wednesday 23 rd March – Spy Wednesday 10.00am & 7.30pm Mass 8.00pm Penitential Service

Thursday 24 th March - Holy Thursday 12.00 Noon – 12.30pm Confessions8.00pm Mass of the Lords Supper 9.00 – 10.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

(Resource Centre)

Friday 25 th March – Good Friday 12.00 Noon The Way of The Cross3.00pm Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion & Holy

Communion3.45pm Confession7.30 pm Prayer around the Cross

Saturday 26 th March – Holy Saturday 12.00 Noon – 12.30pm Confessions8.00 – 8.30pm Confessions9.00pm Easter Vigil

Sunday 27 th March – EASTER SUNDAY 8.00am, 9.00am (Hospital), 10.30am, 12.00 Noon, 6.00pm Mass

*Monday 28 th March – 1 st April (First Friday) 10.00am Mass

Navan Road Parish – Our Lady Help of Christians

19 th March - Saturday

6.30pm Vigil Mass With blessing of Palms

20 th March - Palm Sunday ( with blessing of Palms at all Masses) 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00 Noon, 6.30pm Mass

Reconciliation Services

Monday 21 st March 7.30pm Our Lady Help of Christians

Tuesday 22 nd March 7.30pm Church of the Most Precious Blood

Wednesday 23 rd March 7.30pm Church of Christ the King

Holy Thursday 24 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer7.30pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Supper8.30pm Approx Watch and Pray (Ending with Night Prayer at 9.30pm)

Good Friday 25 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer12.00 noon Children's Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion7.30pm Stations of the Cross - with Folk Group

Holy Saturday 26 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer9.00pm Easter Vigil Confessions After Morning Prayer until 11.30am & from 2.30-4.30pm Easter Sunday 27 th March 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00 noon, 6.30pm Mass

*Easter Monday 28 th March—Saturday 2nd April inclusive 10.00am Mass6.30pm Saturday Vigil

Haddington Road – St. Mary’s Church

Monday 21 st March - Wednesday 23 rd March 8.00am, 10.00am and 12.40pm Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer10.30am to 11.30am Confessions6.00pm Concelebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Parish Choir8.00 to 9.00pm Watch and Pray

Prayerful Reflection in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday 25 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer12.45pm Stations of the Cross3.00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Parish Choir8.00pm At the Foot of the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer10.30am to 11.30am and 3.00 to 4.00pm Confessions9.00pm Easter Vigil Concelebrated Mass with Parish Choir

Easter Sunday 27 th March 9.30am Music by Crux Vocal Ensemble11.00am Music by Parish Choir and CantorThere is no Evening Mass

Easter Monday 28 th March – Friday 1 st April There will be ONLY one Mass at 10.00am

Walkinstown Parish

Monday 21 st March - Wednesday 23 rd March

10:00am Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March 10:00am Morning Prayer: followed by Confession Rite One7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday 25 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer: followed by Confession Rite One12.00 noon Stations of the Cross3.00pm Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion 7.30pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 th March 10.00am Morning Prayer: followed by Confession Rite One7:30pm Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday 27 th March 9.30am and 11.30am Mass

City Quay – Immaculate Heart of Mary

20 th March - Palm Sunday ( with blessing of Palms at all Masses) 11.00-11.30am, 4.00pm 6.30pm Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March 6.00pm Mass

Good Friday 25 th March 12.00 noon & 6.00pm Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Solemn Celebration of Our Lord Passion and Holy Communion

Holy Saturday 26 th March 6.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 27 th March 11.30am and 4.00pm Mass

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (March 20 th )                                                 Palms blessed in courtyard and carried in procession to Altar.10.00am   Mass(Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Holy Thursday 24 th March                    5.00pm Family Mass                                           8.00pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper                                             8.45-9.45pm Holy Hour

Good Friday 25 th March                         12.00noon    Stations of the Cross for Children                                              3.00pm Celebration of the Passion of the Lord                                             8.00pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday   26 th March                  9.00pm Easter Vigil MassSacrament of Reconciliation: Confession (Rite I): Holy Saturday 10.00am-12.00noon & 2.00-4.00pm

Easter Sunday 27 th March                      10.00am, 11.00am, and 12.15pm Mass(No Evening Mass on Easter Sunday)

“Walk of Witness” between St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Our Lady Mother of the Church and St. Brigid’s Church will take place on Good Friday.  We will start from our parish (St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge) at 10.00am with a short Prayer Service.  We will then proceed carrying the Cross to Our Lady Mother of the Church (Castleknock) where we will have a further Prayer Service and from there we will make our way to St. Brigid’s C. of I. (Castleknock) where we will have our final Prayer.  All welcome.

Parish of our Lady of Dolours - Glasnevin Grouping

Tuesday 15 th March 7.30pm in Corpus Christi Church, DrumcondraService of Reconciliation for the parishes in the Glasnevin Grouping

Palm Sunday 20 th March Mass and Blessing of Palms at 6.30pm (Vigil) And at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am and 6.30pm

Monday 21 st March 7.30pm in Iona Road Church Service of Reconciliation for the parishes in the Glasnevin Grouping

Holy Thursday 24 th March No morning MassMass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm followed by Watch and Pray Vigil at the Altar of Repose 9.00-10.00pm

Good Friday 25 th March Outdoor Way of the Cross at 12.00 noonCelebration of Our Lord’s Passion at 3.00pmStations of the Cross at 7.30pm

Holy Saturday 26 th March Celebration of Easter Vigil at 8.00pm

Easter Sunday 27 th March Mass at 9.00am (as Gaelige), 10.00am, 11.30amNo evening Mass on Easter Sunday

Confessions

Good Friday - After the celebration of the Passion at 3.00pm and again after the Stations at 7.30pm.Holy Saturday - 11.00am-11.30am

We invite you to join us for the Holy Week ceremonies,so that our faith as a community may be renewed and we may share the joy and hope of Easter with others.The priests of the Glasnevin Grouping of Parishes and the Parish Pastoral Council wish you every Easter blessing!www.glasnevinparish.ie

Church of St. Thomas the Apostle – (Jobstown grouping Springfield/Brookfield)

Holy Thursday   24 th March 7.30pm – Jobstown/Springfield/Brookfield Mass          Good Friday     25 th March 3.00pm Springfield   Passion                  3.00pm Jobstown Passion3.00pm Brookfield   Passion7.30pm Springfield   Stations7.30pm Brookfield Stations

Holy Saturday 26 th March 8.00pm – Springfield/Brookfield/Jobstown Vigil Mass                        

St. Mochta’s Parish, Porterstown / Clonsilla, Dublin 15

Palm SundayPalms blessed at the 6.00pm Vigil Mass8.30am 10.30am and 12.00 noon Mass

Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week 10.00am Mass

Wednesday of Holy Week 10.00am Service of Word & Communion

Holy Thursday 24 th March No Morning Mass7.30pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.00pm to 10.00pm Watch & Pray Hour

Good Friday 25 th March - A Day of Fast and Abstinence 12.00 noon Children’s Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion8.00pm Prayer around the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 th March 9.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 27 th March 8.30am 10.30am and 12.00 noon Masses

Easter Week 10.00am MassMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Wednesday Service of Word & Communion

CONFESSIONSMonday & Tuesday of Holy Week - After 10.00am Mass and 6.00-7.00pmThere will be no Confessions during the Easter Triduum(Holy Thursday – Easter Sunday)

Sacred Heart Church, Sruleen

Friday 18 th Sat 19 th March Confessions after Morning Mass

Palm Sunday 20 th March 10.30 am & 12.00 Noon Mass

Mon-Wed 21 st -23 rd March 9.15am Mass

Holy Thursday 24 th March *No morning Mass(Chrism Mass - Pro-Cathedral 10.00 am)7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Followed by Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose until 10.30pm

Good Friday 25th March10.30-11.00am Confessions3.00pm Solemn Liturgy of the Passion & Veneration of

the Cross 7.30pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 26 th March *No morning Mass.10.30-11.00am Confessions 11.00am Swieconka (Sobota): Blessing of food.8.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 27 th March 11.00am Mass (Replaces 10.30am & 12.00pm Masses)

Easter Monday 28 th March 10.00am Mass Tuesday 29th – Friday 1 st April 9.15am Mass Representatives from all the parishes in the Archdiocese including our own will be in attendance at this Chrism Mass. The Holy Oils for the Sacraments will be blessed by the Archbishop and brought back to each parish. Our representatives will bring these oils to the altar during our Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30 pm

Church of the Sacred Heart – Donnybrook Parish

Saturday 19th M a r c h 11.30am Penitential Service in preparation for Easter with Individual Confessions

Passion (Palm) Sunday 20th M a r c h Blessing of Palms at all Masses (including Vigil Mass on Saturday evening)

Spy Wednesday 23 r d M a r c h 7.30pm

Penitential Service in preparation for Easter with opportunity for individual Confession

Holy Thursday 24th M a r c h *No morning Masses7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper9.00pm ‘Watch & Pray’ at the Altar of Repose

Good Friday 25th M a r c h *No morning Masses12.00 noon Children’s Way of the Cross3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion7.30pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 26th M a r c h *No morning Mass & No 6.00pm Vigil Mass9.00pm Easter Vigil & Mass of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday 27th M a r c h 9.00am, 10.30am (Family Mass), Mass12noon (Choir) and 5.30pm

Easter Monday 28th M a r c h One morning Mass only at 11.00am

Holy Week Confessions & Services of ReconciliationSaturday 19th March: 11.30am Spy Wednesday 23rd March: 7.30pmHoly Thursday 24th March: 8.30pm to 9.00pm Good Friday 25th March: 4.00pm to 5.00pm Holy Saturday 26th March: 10.00am to 12.00 noon

St. Peter’s Parish, Little Bray

P a l m Sund a y 20 th March

10.00am Blessing of palms

11.30am (Do this in memory Mass - Short Gospel)

Ho l y T h u r s d a y 24 th March

11.00am Morning Prayer

7.30pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 9.00pm in the Parish Hall

Go o d F r i d a y 25 th March

11.00am Morning Prayer

12.00noon Stations of the Cross

3.00pm Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion

7.30pm Prayer around the Cross

Ho l y S a t ur d a y 26 th March

10.00am Morning prayer

9.00 pm Easter Vigil

Easter Su n d a y 27 th March

10.00am & 11.30am

M ond ay 21 s t 7.30pm Penitential Service

St. Agnes Church, Crumlin

Holy Thursday 24 th March

9.45am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Mass of the Last Supper with Procession to Altar of Repose 9.00pm Night Prayer

Good Friday 25 th March Today is a Day of Fast and Abstinence

9.45am Morning Prayer12.00noon Family Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Passion Liturgy, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion 8.00pm Stations and Prayer around the Cross

Holy Saturday 25 th March 9.45am Morning Prayer 9.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 27 th March Masses at 9.30am; 11am; 12.30pm and 7.00pm

Easter Week(no Evening Mass)

Easter Monday: Mass at 10.00am onlyTuesday to Friday: Masses at 9.00am and 10.00am Saturday: Masses at 9.00am; 10.00am and 7.00pm Divine Mercy Sunday: Usual Mases

Devotions and Confessions 3.00pm Mass 4.30pm

Confessions

Holy Thursday 10.00am – 12.00noonGood Friday 10.00am – 12.00noon Holy Saturday 10.00am – 12.00noon

4.00pm - 6.00pm

St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown

PALM SUNDAY 20 MARCHPalms blessed and procession before 6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass.Sunday Masses at 10.30 a.m. [School Hall], 12.00 noon. Palms will be blessed at the beginning of each Mass and available after each Mass.

MONDAY 21 MARCH

Mass at 10.00am

TUESDAY 22 MARCH

Prayer Service at 10.00am

WEDNESDAY 23 March

Mass at 10.00 am

Lenten Reconciliation Service with individual Confession at 7.30 p.m. This is the principal time for Confession prior to Easter.

HOLY THURSDAY 24 March

Morning Prayer of the Church at 10.00 am

Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30 p.m. followed by Solemn Procession to the Altar of Repose.

Watch & Pray at the Altar of Repose 9.00 p.m. to 10.00 pm

GOOD FRIDAY 25 March

Morning Prayer of the Church at 10.00 am

Stations of the Cross for children and their families at 12.00 noon.

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion at 3.00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross at 7.30 p.m.

Taizé Prayer around the Cross [Taizé Song, Prayer and Quiet Reflection] 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY 26 March

Morning Prayer of the Church at 10.00 am

Confessions 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.

No 6.00 p.m. Mass on Holy Saturday

Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection at 9.00 p.m. [including the celebration of Baptism]

THIS IS THE PRINCIPAL CELEBRATION OF THE CHURCH YEAR AND FULFILLS THE OBLIGATION FOR EASTER SUNDAY MASS.

EASTER SUNDAY 27 MarchEcumenical Sunrise Service at the Hermitage Golf Course, Lucan at 6.45 a.m.Masses at. 10.30 a.m. [School Hall] and 12.00 noon.

EASTER WEEK 28 March – 2 April Mass at 10.00 a.m. each day except Tuesday. Prayer Service at 10.00am on Tuesday 29 March.

Parish of St Maccullin, Lusk

Palm Sunday 20 th March Blessing of Palms 7.30pm 10.00am 11.30am

Penance ServiceRush- Monday March 21st - 7.30pmLusk- Tuesday March 22nd - 7.30pmSkerries- Wednesday March 23rd - 7.30pm

Holy Thursday 24 th March No morning massMass of the Lords Supper - 8.00pmWatch and Pray until 10.00pm

Good Friday 25 th March A day of Fast and AbstinenceChildrens Stations of the Cross 12.00 middaySolemn Passion Liturgy 3.00pmStations of the Cross 8.00pm

Holy Saturday 26 th March No morning MassEaster Vigil 8.00pm

Easter Sunday 27 th March Masses 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am.

Easter Monday March 28 th Mass at 10.00am No Devotions

The Priests of the parish and the Parish Pastoral Council wish all parishioners A Very Happy Easter in the hope and peace Of the resurrected Christ.

St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus

Sunday 20th March: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s PassionFolk Mass: Saturday at 6.15pm (Vigil) including Solemn Blessing of PalmsSunday Masses: 8.00am, 11.00am & 4.00pmBlessing & Procession with Palms at 11.00am Family MassChildren’s Passion Play at 11.00am Family Mass

Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd MarchWeekdays of Holy Week: Masses at 7.00am, 10.00am & 6.15pm

Wednesday 23rd MarchConfessions 10.30-11.30am; 4-4.30pm Office of Tenebrae: Upper Room: 7.30 – 8.15pm

THE SACRED TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday – 25th March10am: Morning Prayer in ChurchConfessions 10.30am -12noon; 4.00-5.00pm7.30pm: Mass of the Last Supper10pm: Holy Hour at Altar of Repose

Good Friday – 25th March10.00am: Morning Prayer in Church2.15pm: Stations around the Parish3pm: Good Friday Service7.30pm: Seven Last Words – (7 Passionist Preachers with Garda Choir)Confessions 10.30am – 1.00pm; after 3.00pm Service & after 7 Last Words for as long as needed

Holy Saturday – 26th March10am: Morning Prayer in Church9.00pm: Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday – 27th MarchMasses at 8.00am, 11.00am (Family Mass) & 4.00pm

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