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Blessing of The Graves 2022

Blessing of The Graves 2022

Fr. Paddy

We were delighted to be able to hold all three of the Blessings of the Graves in beautiful summer sunshine. Thanks so much to everyone who prepared for and participated in the liturgies, and all who came from near and far to attend the blessings. Thanks especially to Joe Finnegan who recorded them – they are linked here, and on our parish Facebook Page. Please share with family and friends who weren’t able to attend or who live abroad, and please God, we’ll see you all again in Summer 2023.

Mullery was on Sunday 24th July @ 12noon;  

The Blessing of Mullery on 24th July 2022

Ballymakenny was Sunday 31st July @ 12 noon 

The Blessing of Ballymakenny on 31st July 2022

Monasterboice was Sunday 7th August @ 12noon (NB Change of Time)

Cemetery Blessings 2021

Cemetery Blessings 2021

Fr. Paddy

All the cemeteries in the parish have now been blessed.

Thanks to Joe Finnegan for recording them; Tomasina McGinnity for her singing; those from the PPC, and Cemetery committees who read and attended the Masses to represent those who could not be present due to Covid-19. 

The links to the videos are below – please share them with family & friends, especially those who are living away from home. 

The dates for the Blessing of the Graves next year will be;

Sunday 24th July, 2022 at 12noon in Mullary;
Sunday 31st July at 12noon in Ballymakenny and
Sunday 7th August at 2pm in Monasterboice – please note the new time!

We thank and acknowledge all those responsible for the upkeep of the cemeteries, always a credit to the local community.

Blessing of the Graves in Mullary, 2021
Blessing of the Graves in Monasterboice 2021
Blessing of the Graves in Ballymakenny 2021