Over the coming weeks we gather once again to remember and pray for our loved ones at our Annual Cemetery Blessings.
Please note the biggest change this year: there will not be a Mass celebrated in any of our cemeteries. Instead, the Cemetery Mass will be celebrated beforehand in the parish churches, followed by the Blessing of Graves in the cemetery.
As usual, we have contracted Joe Finnegan Media to record the blessings so they can be shared and viewed by loved ones who are not able to come home. Each video will be uploaded here after each ceremony.
📍 Sunday 19th July
⛪ Mass: Tenure – 11.30am
🕊️ Blessing of Graves: Mullary Cemetery – 12.30pm
Here is the video of Mullary
📍 Sunday 26th July
⛪ Mass: Fieldstown – 9.45am
🕊️ Blessing of Graves: Ballymakenny Cemetery – 12.30pm
📍 Sunday 2nd August
⛪ Mass: Tenure – 11.30am
🕊️ Blessing of Graves: Monasterboice Cemetery – 12.30pm
The Blessing of Graves will consist of prayers, Scripture, and the blessing of the graves. We warmly encourage everyone, where possible, to attend the Mass beforehand as we gather to remember all those who rest in our parish cemeteries.
These annual gatherings are a beautiful expression of faith, hope and remembrance. We look forward to welcoming you as we pray for those who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith.
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.” 🙏🤍
Monasterboice Parish 