PALM SUNDAY: 29^th March

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday 29^th March and is also known as Passion Sunday.  We remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and that five days later he will leave it to go to Calvary.

Palms will be blessed during the Mass on Palm Sunday.

TRÓCAIRE:

Please return your envelope during Holy Week.

(Convert coins to notes from Trócaire box if possible)

EVENING OF FORGIVENESS: 30^th March

Monday 30^th March

 Sacred Heart Church, Templemore

7.00-8.30pm

HOLY THURSDAY: 2^nd April

On Holy Thursday the Church remembers what Jesus said and did at the Last Supper.  He gifted his Church with the Eucharist and the Priesthood. The washing of the feet will take place, parishioners representing different ministries of service in the parish will have their feet washed.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated:

Sacred Heart Church, Templemore at 8.00pm.

The Collection at Mass will be for The Holy Father (Peter’s Pence envelope).

All Eucharistic Ministers and Readers of the Word will renew their commitment during Mass. Ministers to occupy front seats.

Spend Time with Jesus in the Garden:

Spend some time at the Altar of Repose. 

Sacred Heart Church, Templemore. 9.00-10.00pm.

GOOD FRIDAY: 3^rd April

– Day of Fast and Abstinence.

Good Friday Trócaire Walk:   Trócaire Walk and Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, 3^rd April at 11am in Town Park.

The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:

Sacred Heart Church Templemore at 3.00pm

Stations of the Cross

St. Anne’s Church, Clonmore @ 7.30pm

St. James Church, Killea @ 8pm

Reflection on the Way of the Cross & Veneration of the Cross

In Candlelight you are invited to spend time at the cross to pray, to listen, to join in the Taize Chants as we take in the wonder of God’s love for all of us.

Sacred Heart Church, Templemore at 9pm

A Collection for Holy Places (envelope) will be taken up at all ceremonies today.

HOLY SATURDAY – EASTER VIGIL: 4^th April

At the Easter Vigil the church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus by the Lighting of the Paschal Fire; Listening to his Word; Blessing of Easter Water and Renewal of Baptismal Promises; Celebration of the Eucharist.

Sacred Heart Church, Templemore at 7.00pm

Invited to gather at the Easter Fire in front of the Church at 6.45pm.

EASTER WATER:

Blessed at the Easter Vigil, it reminds us of the water of Baptism. You are welcome to take some home and sprinkle it within the home. Please bring bottle for Holy Water.

EASTER SUNDAY: 5^th April – He is Risen, Alleluia

Dawn Mass: Town Park at 6.45am

Sacred Heart Church, Templemore 10.30am

St. Anne’s Church Clonmore at 9am; St. James Church Killea at 12noon. At Masses in Clonmore & Killea the Easter Candle will be lit & Blessing of Easter Water.