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From October 2024, Baptisms will continue to be celebrated on Sundays at 12.30pm though no longer on the first Sunday of each month.

For more on the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish, please visit 

https://www.dunleerparish.ie/sacraments/baptism/

The Rosary at the outside grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at St. Brigid’s Church will continue to be prayed each Monday, now at the new time of 6.30pm.

UPDATE:

Due to a funeral on Saturday at 12 noon, Confessions will not be available after 10am Mass. They will be available after 7.30pm Mass (and anytime by appointment). Anointing of the Sick will be available after both Masses.

Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend Experience 8-10 November 2024

For married couples who want something more in their marriage – more fun, spontaneity, excitement, communication, understanding, romance, intimacy, passion, and joy..

Next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is 8 – 10 November 2024

Venue Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare

Online booking only: www.marriageencounter.ie

Programme is suitable for those already involved in the ministry of church music in the Christian tradition, whether as organists, singers, or choir directors.

https://sppu.ie/news-events/2024/diploma-in-church-music-final-year-students

Anam Cara are holding an online Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 3rd of September at 7pm. Our guest speaker for this month’s talk is Bryan Nolan. Bryan has an M.A .Healthcare Chaplaincy DCU , Certified Healthcare Chaplain, End of Life and Grief and loss specialist, Training, and facilitation expert. The link to join is below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-6gqT4vGtf09D7YFGe9vJbbfNz82QEA

Unfortunately, this year’s parish pilgrimage to Lourdes is cancelled. Marian Pilgrimages will contact those who had paid a deposit to arrange a refund or a place on an alternative pilgrimage. 

 This day is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics. A Vigil Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church on Wednesday August 14th at 7.30pm. Mass of the Solemnity will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church on Thursday August 15th at 10am.

From simplycatholic.com:

From Aug. 6 through Aug. 14, this prayer can be recited daily in preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to seek her intercession in our lives:

O Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the