Easter Sunday 9 April 2023

Easter Ceremonies in our Parish

Cathedral Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 9pm

Easter Sunday Mass 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am

St. Brigid’s Church, Killygarry

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 9pm

Easter Sunday Mass 9.30am

St. Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 9pm

Easter Sunday Mass 10.30am

Masses this week in our Parish

Cathedral Monday – Friday 10am

Saturday 10am & 7.30pm (vigil)

Sunday 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am

St. Clare’s Chapel Sunday 10.45am

St Brigid’s Killygarry Sunday 9.30am

St Aidan’s Butlersbridge Sunday 10.30am

CONFESSIONS FOR EASTER

Saturday 8 April 2023 in Cathedral from 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Change of Mass Time on Saturday 22 April 2023 (for 1 night only) from 7.30pm to 9pm. Having been informed that the Ulster Championship game between Cavan and Armagh/Antrim will be taking place at 6.30pm that evening with an expected crowd of 20,000 the Pastoral Council along with the Parish Team decided it would be appropriate to switch the time of Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

St Clare’s Chapel ADORATION

Arrangements for Holy Week

Eucharistic Adoration will resume at 11am on Easter Sunday to 7pm daily. In order to facilitate social distancing, it will be held in the main part of the church until further notice. New members to undertake 1 hour of pray per week in the presence of the Blessed of the Sacrament are especially welcome. Contact Liam at 087 2358440 to arrange your hour.

BENEDICTION in St Clare’s Chapel on first Sunday of the month at 7pm at 7pm.

Next Sunday’s Readings

1st Reading: Acts 2:42-47

2nd Reading: Pt 1:3-9

Psalm 117

Gospel: John 20:19-31

Baptisms in our Parish Booking essential at 049 4331404. Please give 4 -6 weeks notice.

Recent Baptisms

We welcome into the Christian Community Páidí Kelly, Ellie McCaffrey, Cian Dimaano

& all who were baptised recently

“Ave Maria Bible study group meet on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm till 9pm on Zoom. It is a friendly Christian fellowship sharing God’s word together. Contact Tom 086 3478539 “

Christian Meditation every Thursday evening at 7pm in the Conference Room at the back of the Cathedral. Everyone welcome.

Feast of Divine Mercy - Sunday 16th April in the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim, Cavan. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions 2pm – 3pm, Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm, Benediction, Mass at 3.20pm

Change of Mass Time on Saturday 22 April from 7.30pm to 9pm. Having been informed that the Ulster Championship game between Cavan and Armagh/Antrim will be taking place at 6.30pm that evening with an expected crowd of 20,000 the Pastoral Council along with the Parish Team decided it would be appropriate to switch the time of mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mass for Organ Donors and their Families at Knock Shrine - Knock Basilica: Sunday 16th April, 12 noon A special Mass for all whose lives have been touched by this subject. The Mass for organ donors has become a special annual gathering for all organ recipients and their families, those waiting for transplants, their medical teams and carers, as well as for bereaved families who generously donated the organs of their deceased loved ones. Together we will support, encourage, remember and pray with one another. All are welcome.

The Legion of Mary will have a Rosary stand in the Cathedral until Easter Monday. Rosary Beads, Books, Medals will be available. Donations will be gratefully received.

Year of Vocations: A year of prayer for vocations to the diocesan priesthood commences on 30 April. As part of the preparation the diocese invites you to share a memory of a priest who inspired you or supported you during a significant moment in your life. These memories will be shared in an edited version on the diocesan website as a way of encouraging young people to see the value in the role of a diocesan priest. Personal details will be kept anonymous on request. Please submit your memory in 300 words or less to bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie or by post to the diocesan vocations director: Fr Ultan McGoohan, Parochial House, Chapel Rd, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. A82 PY57. Deadline for submissions is Vocations Sunday, 30 April.

2023 Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Martin Hayes 2nd June for five nights. Direct Flights from Knock to Lourdes. For all enquiries and bookings please contact: Cavan Travel, 15 Main Street Cavan Tel:049 4361222 Email: Info@cavan travel.com. This year we are delighted to bring Assisted Pilgrims. Applications to Fr. Tom Mannion PP, Pilgrimage Director, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim. Telephone 087 9170879. Limited number of places available.

We remember in our prayers

MARGARET MURPHY, Ratoath & Swords mother of Fergus, Butlersbridge

SEAN DOWD, Luton & formerly Farnham St., brother of the late Fr Eugene Dowd, Drumnavanagh & all who died recently.

Blessing of Graves 2023 Sunday 25 June 1pm – Cullies Sunday 2 July - Killygarry Mass at 9.30am followed by Blessing of Graves Saturday 5 August – Urney 7.30pm Sunday 6 August – Butlersbridge Mass at 10.30am followed by Blessing of Graves

Are you one of those people affected by someone else’s drinking?. We can help – Al Anon meeting every Friday morning at 10.30am in Conaty Centre (Pastoral Centre), St Patrick’s College, Cavan

Christian Meditation every Thursday evening at 7pm in the Conference Room at the back of the Cathedral. Everyone welcome.

Killygarry Apostolic Society Cake Sale and Easter Wreaths sale on Easter Sunday, after 9.30am Mass at Killygarry Church. All proceeds to the Missions. All support much appreciated

ACCORD CAVAN We are now recruiting volunteer facilitators. Are you a good communicator with an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the sacrament of marriage and future family life? Formal training will be provided in presenting and facilitating our marriage preparation programmes. Gain ongoing support and continuous professional development by being part of the Accord Marriage preparation team. Our programmes are engaging and interactive and cover topics such as good communication skills, how to deal with conflict and the responsibility and significance of the sacrament of marriage. If you are interested you can contact: Email mp@accord.ie or Eileen (Pastoral Centre, Cavan) 049 4375004; Aisling (Accord Central Office) 01 5053112

Are you out of work due to illness, disability or a personal setback? ICT Skills programme is designed to support people who have faced a long-term barrier to employment to re-train and re-enter the workforce. Benefits include work placement, training plan, personalised support and QQI certification. Phone 049 4377038 or 0872274787 for more info.

Are you one of those people affected by someone else’s drinking?. We can help – Al Anon meeting every Friday morning at St Patrick’s College, cavan 10.30am in Conaty Centre (PASTORAL CENTRE)

Kilmore Apostolic Society Draw – March Results 1st - E. Smyth, Cavan 2nd – A. Coyle, Cavan 3rd – F & F Rudden, Belturbet, Co Cavan 4th – A. Martin, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh

Church Gate Collection in aid of Holy Family Special School Cootehill will take place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April. All support greatly appreciated.

Feast of Divine Mercy - Sunday 16th April in the Cathedral of SS Patrick & Felim, Cavan. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions 2pm – 3pm, Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm, Benediction, Mass at 3.20pm

Positive Age – Selection of Dances and light exercises from 12noon – 2pm every Monday and Arts & Crafts every Friday 2-4pm in the Positive Age Hall, Castlemanor. All welcome.

Refreshments served. Bring a friend.

Pro Life Trust gratefully acknowledges €950 donated 25th & 26th March, the Trust’s annual Pro Life collection.

ROSARY RALLY, KNOCK Saturday 3rd June. Main Celebrant : Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Rosary Talk : Bishop Oliver Doeme, Nigeria, at 1pm in Basilica. Please book bus early as a bigger crowd is anticipated this year. Donoghues Coaches 087 265 4787

Monica Tuite 087 828 1727

The Alzheimer Support group will not take place this April but will resume next month in May. For any information on either of these notices please contact Carole 0852669542, or Claire 0852562482.

Cavan Town CCÉ presents 70 years of Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance on Friday 14th April in Town Hall Theatre at 8pm.

PARKING AROUND CATHEDRAL

We are asking people NOT TO PARK their cars on the avenues around the Cathedral while attending Mass or other Church ceremonies.

The emergency services need to have access to the Cathedral at all times. One never knows when the services of an Ambulance or Fire Brigade are required and access routes should not be blocked at any time.

Consideration for others is all we ask and leaving the avenues and all yellow boxes free at all times is essential.

Numbers you may find useful to have

ALONE (Support for Elderly): 0818 222024

AWARE (Support for anxious/depressed): 1800 80 48 48

BODYWHYS (support for those affected by eating disorders) 01 2107906

CHILDLINE (Support for Children) 1800 666 666

MABS (money advice & budgeting service) 0818 07 2000

MEN’S AID (Domestic Abuse/Violence) 01 5543811

PIETA HOUSE (Mental Health) 1800 247 247

SAMARITANS (Someone to Talk to) 116 123

SOSAD phone line 24 hours a day – 049 4326339

TERMANN (Domestic Abuse): 085 8102433

WOMEN’S AID (Domestic Abuse/Violence) 1800 341 900

Mass Intentions for this week

CATHEDRAL

Saturday 8th April Easter Vigil 9pm

People of the Parish

Sunday 9th 8.30am

People of the Parish

Sunday 9th 10am

People of the Parish

Sunday 9th 11.30am

People of the Parish Monday 10th 10am Paddy McAdam, Carrickfern Tuesday 11th 10am Mary & Nancy Brady & Colm Brown Wednesday 12th 10am Jacinta O’Reilly, Kilsallagh, Ballinagh Thursday 13th 10am Elizabeth Donohoe, Drumelis Friday 14th 10am Mary Elizabeth & Michael Sheridan, Moynehall Saturday 15th 10am Special Intention Saturday 15th 7.30pm Austin & Kathleen McCabe, Creighan Drive Rosemary Malone (nee Sweeney) & the Cassells family Deceased members of Cavan Bridge Club Dr John Sullivan, Rock Cross Sunday 16th 8.30am Available for Intentions Sunday 16th 10am Bridget & Billy McCabe, St Aidan’s & daughter Sarah Tom Caslin, Latt [Month’s Mind] Mary Jose Sunday 16th 11.30am Mattie McDonagh, Drumalee Bridie Kane, Lakeview & London Paddy Donohoe, Glenside Rd. John & Teresa O’Connor & son Ray

ST. Clare’s Chapel

Sunday 9th 10.45am

People of the Parish

Saturday 15th 12noon

Martin McDonagh

Sunday 16th 10.45am

Brian Lynch & baby Odhran Winkler

John Doyle, Carraig Beag

Killygarry

Saturday 8th April Easter Vigil 9pm

People of the Parish

Sunday 9th 9.30am

People of the Parish

Sunday 16th 9.30am

People of the Parish

BUTLERSBRIDGE

Saturday 8th April Easter Vigil 9pm

People of the Parish

Sunday 9th 10.30am

People of the Parish

Sunday 16th 10.30am

Annie, Eugene & Sean Leddy, Stroane, Butlersbridge

Mai Sheridan & Vera O’ Reilly, Stroane

Hugh Pa & Kathleen O’Reilly, Keeney

Peter & Pauline Hayden, Cullies