Easter Ceremonies in Templemore

Wednesday 27th March Chrism Mass at Thurles Cathedral at 7.30pm. The Holy Oils (Baptism, Chrism & the Sick) will be blessed. All are welcome to attend.

Lenten Evening Prayer:

The Lenten Evening Prayer concludes in the Sacred Heart Church this Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

HOLY THURSDAY 28th March

On Holy Thursday the Church remembers what Jesus said and did at the Lord’s Supper. He gifted his Church with the Eucharist and the Priesthood.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Templemore at 7.00pm; Clonmore and Killea at 8.00pm;

All Eucharistic Ministers will renew their commitment during Mass at the Church they serve. Ministers to occupy front seats.

The Basket Collection at all Masses will be for The Holy Father

(Peter’s Pence)

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Spend some time at the Altar of Repose. Templemore Church open ‘till 10.00pm; Clonmore ‘till 10.00pm; Killea ‘till 9.30pm

GOOD FRIDAY: 29th March (Day of Fast and Abstinence).

The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:

Sacred Heart Church Templemore at 3.00pm

Stations of the Cross and Solemn Veneration of the Cross in

St. Anne’s Church, Clonmore & St. James’ Church, Killea @ 8.00pm

Prayer Around the Cross:

Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore at 9.00pm

Collection for The Holy Places will be taken up at all ceremonies today.

HOLY SATURDAY: 30th March, Easter Vigil

Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore at 7.00pm

St. Anne’s Church Clonmore & St. James’ Church, Killea at 8.00pm

Easter Sunday: 31st March

Dawn Mass will be celebrated 6.45am in the Town Park beside the Lake. All are welcome to celebrate and rejoice in the Resurrection.

Usual Sunday Mass Times in our 3 parish churches.

CONFESSIONS:

There will be no Penitential service during Holy Week this year. It will take place during the Parish Mission 21st -26th April.

The Sacrament of Confession will be celebrated in the parish as follows:

Templemore: Holy Saturday 30th March 2.00-3.00pm. Also after the Ceremonies on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Clonmore & Killea: after the Ceremonies on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Easter Clergy Collection: for the priests of the Archdiocese will be taken up at all Masses on Easter Sunday. Our Parish Target for 2013 is €74,224. Thanks for your generosity to these collections in these difficult financial times.